19 June 202616 June 2026 Deep tech startup Reduciner introduces novel technology to turn captured carbon into sustainable fuels Reduciner, a deep tech startup originating from VTT, is commercialising a novel high-temperature technology that enables industrial companies to turn captured carbon dioxide (CO₂) into usable fuel and valuable industrial raw materials
TOMRA launches next-generation AI platform and expands GAINnext ecosystem PolyPerception’s new AI‑agent platform marks an impressive evolution of its Waste Analyzer – an AI‑powered waste analytics solution that improves sorting performance through end‑to‑end material tracking
TOMRA launcht KI-native Plattform der nächsten Generation und erweitert das GAINnext™-Ökosystem mit neuen Deep-Learning-Anwendungen Die neue KI-Agent-Plattform von PolyPerception stellt eine beeindruckende Weiterentwicklung des Waste Analyzer dar – einer KI-gestützten Abfallanalyselösung, die die Sortierleistung durch lückenloses Material-Tracking verbessert
NKWS: Verbände kritisieren fehlende Verbindlichkeit und Marktanreize Die Nationale Kreislaufwirtschaftsstrategie (NKWS) der Bundesregierung soll den Umbau Deutschlands hin zu einer ressourcenschonenden, klimafreundlichen und stärker zirkulär organisierten Wirtschaft vorantreiben
D-CRBN Closes €17.5 Million Series A D-CRBN, a deep-tech company developing electrified plasma technology to recycle CO₂ and hydrocarbons into circular carbon molecules, today announced the successful closing of its €17.5 million Series A investment round
Verpackung – UBA-Zahlen zu 2023 Verpackungsverbrauch runter – Recyclingquote rauf. So lassen sich die von der Gesellschaft für Verpackungsmarktforschung (GVM) im Auftrag des Umweltbundesamtes gesammelten Zahlen für das Jahr 2023 zusammenfassen
18 June 202616 June 2026 Growing a new ‘leaf’ that harnesses sun, water and CO₂ to make liquid fuel A research team led by Yale chemists has taken the ability of science to mimic photosynthesis to a new level, with a standalone device that produces methanol
Finnish bio-based materials project advances 100% cellulose-based film and coating technology as a scalable alternative to fossil-based packaging VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland and LUT University have advanced fully cellulose-based film and coating materials through the F3 – Films for Future bio-based materials project, enabling the packaging industry to reduce and replace plastic while meeting performance and processing requirements
Aisan adopts Celanese POM ECO-C for fuel pump modules supplied to a North American automaker Solution enables lower product carbon footprint without compromising performance
All packaged up but not going anywhere: the new deal on chemical recycling In chemical recycling, the process of breaking down the polymer molecules, and then rebuilding them, is not selective and the recycled content becomes distributed through all products, not just those that will be reprocessed back into new plastics
Ohmium and RenewCO2 Collaborate to Advance CO2-to-Chemicals Technology Ohmium is collaborating with RenewCO₂ to bring electrochemical CO₂ conversion technology to commercial scale. Pairing RenewCO₂'s patented eCUT-FA™ catalyst technology with the Ohmium Lotus PEM electrolyzer platform and manufacturing capabilities will accelerate CO₂-to-chemicals commercialization
Recyclable Packaging: From Tray-to-Tray Recycling to Fibre-Based Composite Solutions and Label Adhesives 3 current approaches from TOMRA, Dow and BASF
17 June 202616 June 2026 Silk made into strong plastic-like materials with 6G potential The new manufacturing method preserves silk’s crystalline structure and could help upcycle short fibers into telecom equipment
Valmet and Linde collaborate to advance electrically driven CO₂ capture solutions for pulp and paper industry The joint offering supports pulp and paper producers in reducing their carbon footprint by enabling efficient CO₂ separation without the need for steam or other thermal energy
RUDOLF Chemicals Indonesia and RUDOLF Polymers Indonesia Achieve Halal Certification for 600 Products With a broad portfolio now certified, customers can confidently integrate RUDOLF products into their supply chains while meeting local regulatory, cultural, and brand requirements
Asahi Kasei, Mitsui Chemicals and Mitsubishi Chemical Agree Equity Ratio for the Joint Operating Entity to Integrate Ethylene Production Facilities in Western Japan Ethylene production facilities are the upstream starting point of the petrochemical industry
Chinese scientists turn CO2 into aviation kerosene A key breakthrough in the study is the use of an iron-based catalyst enhanced with potassium and aluminum additives
Leitfaden zur umweltfreundlichen öffentlichen Beschaffung: Produkte aus Recycling-Kunststoffen Aktualisierung 2026
16 June 202610 June 2026 24 new projects to strengthen the scaleup of Europe’s bioeconomy Together, these projects will play a critical role in advancing the goals of the CBE JU Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda and shaping a competitive, resilient and sustainable bioeconomy in Europe
European Bioplastics: New Board to drive its next Phase European Bioplastics elects new Board to drive its next Phase: Recognition, Commitment, Trust and Scale
Kunststoffrecycling stärkt Resilienz: Kreislaufwirtschaft als Antwort auf volatile Rohstoffmärkte Aus Sicht des bvse-Fachverbandes Kunststoffrecycling zeigt sich in dieser Situation deutlich: Unternehmen, die bereits frühzeitig auf den Einsatz von Rezyklaten gesetzt haben, sind heute deutlich widerstandsfähiger aufgestellt
EU Project shows how digital tools can scale bioeconomy solutions A European initiative has demonstrated how digital marketplaces and regional partnerships can help agricultural side streams reach higher-value markets, offering a practical model for scaling bioeconomy solutions across diverse contexts
Biocatalytic upgrading of natural biopolymers for reassembly as multipurpose materials Most biocatalysts help break down plant materials into simple fuels and chemicals. EU-funded researchers used instead advanced enzyme engineering to tailor intact plant materials for use in high-performance products
Plant for fossil-free plastics planned According to Hogan, the world's first newly built plastics plant powered by renewable electricity and green methanol is expected to cut carbon dioxide emissions by about 1.5 million metric tons a year versus oil-based production, and the figure could double if coal is used as the raw material
15 June 202610 June 2026 Neste, Goldwin, Idemitsu and Toray partner to supply renewable nylon fiber for THE NORTH FACE brand Renewable naphtha, or Neste RE, is made from bio-based raw materials such as used cooking oil and other renewable raw materials
Woosh, Borouge International, and BlueAlp demonstrate circular pathway for diaper plastics Disposable baby diapers are one of the clearest examples of the linear economy: they are typically used once and sent to incineration or landfill with no material recovery, despite containing valuable polyolefin-based nonwovens and films
Avantium publishes updated Life Cycle Assessment confirming up to 88% lower carbon emissions for releaf® The LCA was conducted with nova‑Institut and Tereos, using industrial data representative of future industrial production
Green materials demand can be lifeline for Europe’s chemical industry – report The chemical industry uses large amounts of fossil fuels as raw material for countless products such as plastics, and needs large amounts of energy to do so
Closed-loop material cycle for PP food packaging Jokey and REMONDIS submit recycling process to the European Commission as a „Novel Technology“. The aim is to create a closed material cycle and produce food-grade recyclate
Geschlossener Materialkreislauf für PP-Lebensmittelverpackungen Jokey und REMONDIS reichen Antrag für „Novel Technology“ bei EU-Kommission ein: Start einer gezielten Sammlung als Pilotprojekt im Ruhrgebiet. Ziel ist die Produktion lebensmitteltauglichen Rezyklats
12 June 20263 June 2026 Enzymes as recycling heroes: Leipzig University researches sustainable plastic recycling Using new bioinformatics approaches and interdisciplinary methods, Dr Georg Künze (Faculty of Medicine) and Dr Christian Sonnendecker (Faculty of Chemistry), together with other Leipzig University researchers, have paved the way for a practical, environmentally friendly recycling technology
Enzyme als Recycling-Helden: Universität Leipzig forscht an nachhaltiger Plastikverwertung Mit neuen bioinformatischen Ansätzen und interdisziplinären Methoden ebneten Dr. Georg Künze (Medizinische Fakultät) und Dr. Christian Sonnendecker (Fakultät für Chemie) zusammen mit anderen Forschenden der Universität Leipzig den Weg zu einer praktikablen, umweltfreundlichen Recycling-Technologie
EU rules could make fossil-free aviation fuels unnecessarily expensive and energy-intensive Last year, rules were introduced requiring a minimum blend of 2 percent sustainable aviation fuel at EU airports
EU-Vorschriften könnten fossilfreie Flugtreibstoffe unnötig teuer und energieintensiv machen Biomassevergasung übertrifft Verbrennung für E-Kraftstoffe, wird aber durch EU-Vorschriften verhindert
BASF Agricultural Solutions successfully commissions new fermentation plant for crop protection products in Ludwigshafen BASF Agricultural Solutions has successfully commissioned its BioHub, a new fermentation plant for biological and biotechnology-based crop protection products, at the Ludwigshafen site
BASF Agricultural Solutions nimmt neue Fermentationsanlage für Pflanzenschutzmittel in Ludwigshafen erfolgreich in Betrieb BASF Agricultural Solutions hat ihren BioHub, eine neue Fermentationsanlage für biologische und Biotechnologie-basierte Pflanzenschutzprodukte, am Standort Ludwigshafen erfolgreich in Betrieb genommen
11 June 202610 June 2026 Renewable Materials Conference announces Six Nominees for the Innovation Award, Final Programme and High-Level Expert Panel The leading global event on the renewable carbon economy from 22-24 September 2026 in Siegburg/Cologne (Germany) will showcase the latest advances and future prospects in bioeconomy, CCU and recycling for the defossilisation of chemicals and materials
Die Renewable Materials Conference stellt sechs Nominierte für den Innovation Award, das finale Programm und ein hochrangiges Panel vor Das weltweit führende Event zur erneuerbaren Kohlenstoffwirtschaft präsentiert vom 22. bis 24. September 2026 in Siegburg die neuesten Fortschritte und Zukunftsperspektiven für Bioökonomie, CCU und Recycling für die Defossilisierung von Chemikalien und Materialien
Innovation paves way to make ‘clean’ chemicals, plastics and food using solar energy Integrated solar reactor uses sunlight, water, CO₂ and engineered bacteria to grow biomass in a single beaker
Cyanobacterial carbonic anhydrases drive carbon recycling and prodrug biosynthesis in Escherichia coli Cyanobacterial carbonic anhydrases, integrated with Calvin cycle modules, enable carbon dioxide recycling in Escherichia coli, advancing minimalist organelle engineering
Bangladesh secures support for Asia-Pacific bioeconomy transition The embassy said this was the first Bangladesh-sponsored resolution adopted in the UN system at the initiative of the newly elected government
SZTE Researchers Take Major Step Toward Industrial CO2 Utilization Globally, the electrochemical conversion of carbon dioxide is attracting growing interest from both researchers and industry
Ohmium and InSolare Collaborate to Deliver a Multi-application Green Hydrogen Project for NLC India Limited Ohmium and InSolare Energy have announced their collaboration on a 4 MW capacity landmark green hydrogen project for NLC India Limited in Neyveli, Tamil Nadu. NLC India Limited is a pioneer in renewable energy development and continues to expand its green energy portfolio to support India's carbon neutrality and energy transition goals
Flexloop ausgezeichnet: “Ziel ist ein hochwertigerer Kunststoffkreislauf“ Interview mit Yannick Stanau, Lindner
10 June 20263 June 2026 Lindex and BASF partner to bring textile-to-textile recycled polyamide to lingerie sector Lindex has partnered with BASF’s loopamid® to accelerate textile-to-textile recycling and advance the shift towards more circular material solutions in the fashion industry. Together they introduce loopamid to the lingerie sector
Unterwäsche liebt loopamid®: BASF und Lindex bringen textil-zu-textil recyceltes Polyamid in den Dessous-Sektor Lindex nutzt BASFs loopamid®, um das Recycling von Textil zu Textil zu beschleunigen und den Wandel hin zu zirkulären Materiallösungen in der Modebranche voranzutreiben. Gemeinsam führen Lindex und BASF loopamid in den Unterwäsche-Sektor ein
Stora Enso introduces Bergslagets Skogar as the new name for its Swedish forest asset company Bergslagets Skogar represents Stora Enso’s Swedish forest asset entity, comprising long term, sustainably managed forest land with a history of active ownership extending back to year 1288
EESC: “The EU needs a strong and coherent bioeconomy strategy” EU leadership in the bioeconomy, as EESC highlights in its opinion, hinges on establishing clear and enforceable sustainability safeguards that define which biological resources can be used as inputs
Topsoe’s compact electric reactor could make green methanol as cheap as fossil fuels — using biogas waste A conventional steam methanol reformer stands roughly six stories tall and stretches 30 meters end to end. Topsoe thinks it can shrink that down to a few cubic meters
ÄIO ingredients receive Vegan certification At ÄIO, we believe the future of cosmetic ingredients should combine performance, sustainability, and responsible innovation