21 February 202518 February 2025 Neue EU-Allianz für eine zirkuläre Bioökonomie Um vereint die kreislaufbasierte und nachhaltige Bioökonomie zu fördern, haben sich 14 Cluster aus verschiedenen Ländern Europas, darunter Deutschland, zusammengeschlossen
Inside information: Neste starts a performance improvement program and updates its financial targets and capital allocation, including dividend for the year 2024 The company to slash around 600 positions as excess supply in the renewable fuel market caused a slump in quarterly core profit
Biologisch abbaubare Roboterteile aus Schweinegelatine und Baumwollfaser Die Entsorgung von Roboterkomponenten ist aufwendig. Meist landen sie auf dem Müll. Wie wäre es, wenn sie sich selbst biologisch zersetzen würden?
BASF introduces first superabsorbent polymer with product carbon footprint of zero HySorb® B 6610 ZeroPCF is ISCC PLUS-certified
BASF bringt erstes superabsorbierendes Polymer mit einem CO2-Fußabdruck von Null auf den Markt HySorb® B 6610 ZeroPCF ist ISCC PLUS-zertifiziert
20 February 202519 February 2025 The Project BioReCer enters the Critical Phase – Participation of Stakeholders from the EU Bioeconomy is More Relevant Than Ever The acceptance of products based on biological waste by consumers, and the uptake of recommendations and guidelines by the bio-based industry, certification bodies and policy makers deeply depend on their active participation. The insights of bioeconomy stakeholders will be used to adapt current certification schemes by including new criteria for certifying the sustainability, origin and traceability of biological resources
EU-Forschungsprojekt BioReCer erreicht entscheidende Phase – Beteiligung von Stakeholdern wichtiger denn je Die Akzeptanz von Produkten, die auf biologischen Abfällen basieren, hängt stark von der aktiven Beteiligung und dem Feedback relevanter Interessengruppen ab. Die mit Hilfe von Stakeholdern gewonnenen Erkenntnisse fließen in die Verbesserung bestehender Zertifizierungssysteme ein und stärken dadurch die Aufnahme neuer Kriterien für Nachhaltigkeit, Herkunft und Rückverfolgbarkeit von biologischen Ressourcen
Solvay partners with IUCN to deliver on new biodiversity commitments Solvay has entered a three-year collaboration with the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) to achieve tangible positive impacts for nature thanks to IUCN’s best practices and advanced tools
Honeywell And AM Green Collaborate To Advance Carbon Capture And Sustainable Aviation Fuel In India Collaboration seeks efficient ways to decarbonize aviation and shipping sectors and will help position India as a global leader in alternative fuel production
Innovationspreis Bioökonomie verliehen Fünf Unternehmen aus Baden-Württemberg wurden für Ihre zukunftsweisenden Lösungsansätze mit jeweils 10.000 Euro ausgezeichnet
Repsol will invest more than €800 million in the Tarragona Ecoplant, a pioneering project in Europe to produce renewable methanol The gasification technology, developed by Enerkem, has received funding from the Innovation Fund of the European Union due to its high potential for reducing emissions and the innovative nature of the project
The power of biobased solvents in paint, electronics, and more Here are the areas where these green chemicals are making a mark
19 February 202514 February 2025 Harnessing wood for sustainable food packaging An EU-backed project is creating fresh meat packaging using wood-based materials and smart sensors that does not harm the environment
Holz zur nachhaltigen Lebensmittelverpackung nutzen Im Rahmen eines EU-unterstützten Projekts werden Frischfleischverpackungen unter Einsatz von Holzwerkstoffen und intelligenten Sensoren hergestellt, die keine Belastung für die Umwelt darstellen
SYMBA EU Project: Transforming bio-based industries through industrial symbiosis Unlike traditional waste management approaches, Industrial symbiosis fosters a closed-loop system that maximizes resource efficiency, reduces waste, and minimizes pollution
Nylon Eaters – Microscopic Helpers Recycle Plastic Waste At the Forschungszentrum Jülich they genetically enhanced the versatile soil bacterium Pseudomonas putida to metabolize a mixture of nylon building blocks and convert it into value-added products like biopolyesters
Nylon-Fresser – mikroskopische Helfer beim Recycling von Kunststoffabfällen Am Forschungszentrum Jülich gelang es, das vielseitige, aber harmlose Bodenbakterium Pseudomonas putida genetisch so zu modifizieren, dass es ein Gemisch aus Nylonbausteinen verstoffwechseln und in höherwertige Substanzen, wie Biopolyester, umwandeln kann
Topsoe and Sasol produce syncrude from biogas The FrontFuel SynFuels demonstration project has achieved a major milestone in demonstrating synthetic fuel production from biogenic resources
18 February 202518 February 2025 Digital Solutions for a Bio-Based Future – Empowering Industry and Consumers Free Webinar
Avantium R&D Solutions to provide adsorption testing units to Climeworks for the capture of carbon dioxide from air This strategic step aims to accelerate the large-scale deployment of DAC technology, a critical component in the fight against climate change
Capgemini reveals gen AI-driven breakthrough to accelerate the bioeconomy New methodology reduces the data requirements for protein engineering by 99% so organizations can unlock innovation even in resource-constrained environments
Manatee Biomaterials – a Joint Venture by Nordic SeaFarm and Future Lab and Partners A collaboration to create responsible biomaterials and unlock new opportunities in ocean-based solutions
Innovation network gains 100 new members in less than a year As well as support for startups, IBioIC bridges the gap between industry and Scotland’s academic expertise, with research support, skills development programmes, and access to bioprocess scale-up facility
Der bewährte Biokunststoff Vulkanfiber von Sachsenröder wird gerade neu entdeckt Obwohl es Vulkanfiber schon sehr lange gibt, braucht man sie heute wieder als alternative, biologisch abbaubare Wuchshüllen für die Aufforstung
Syensqo and Bota Bio partner to develop pioneering biomimetic ingredients for hair and scalp care A new partnership that fully aligns with Syensqo’s global innovation strategy to expand into new bio-based technologies to deliver high-performing, sustainable beauty solutions
Bioeconomy Initiative: Eight demands for the economy of the future Position paper: It will take decisive action to make Germany's economy more sustainable, more resilient and more fit for the future
Fahrradhelm der Zukunft: Hier entsteht ein recyclebarer Helm aus Bioplastik Alternative Kunststoffe aus dem Kreis Karlsruhe
17 February 202513 February 2025 From the fibre to the injection molded component Aim of the research project of SKZ Plastics Centre in Würzburg and the PTS Institut für Fasern & Papier in Heidenau, is to ensure that the injection-molded paper product can be easily returned to the paper cycle
Von der Faser zum Spritzgießbauteil Ziel des Forschungsvorhabens vom Kunststoff-Zentrum SKZ in Würzburg und dem PTS Institut für Fasern & Papier in Heidenau soll es sein, dass das Papierspritzguss-Produkt nach seiner Anwendungsphase problemlos in den Papierkreislauf zurückgeführt werden kann
BioBond Announces Revolutionary Biobased Protective Coatings Initial Focus Will Be on the Food Processing and Distribution Industries
ModernSynthesis is making compostable materials that last a lifetime The company's bacteria-based nanocellulose fibers can be manipulated in ways that simple plant fibers cannot - like being spread into a thin, wind-resistant film or textured to mimic high-quality leather
Celtic Renewables’ Welcomes Deputy First Minister at Scotland’s First Biorefinery The company takes by-products and waste from the food, drink and agriculture industries – including by-products from whisky distillation – and turns them into high-value green chemicals, bioacetone and biobutanol
14 February 202514 February 2025 Bio? Synthetic? Well, which is it? We admit, the term “biosynthetic” is somehow contradictory. Let’s dispel some myths about biosynthetics!
10 Years of PaperWise, Hurray! E-Brochure for Download - Milestones and Prizes - Marketleader for Paperproducts made from Agricultural Waste
PaperWise feiert 10 Jahre: nachhaltige Meilensteine und Innovationen in der Papierbranche E-Broschüre zum Download - Meilensteine und Auszeichnungen - Marktführer für Papier aus Agrarabfällen
Avantium and EPC Engineering & Technologies Collaborate to Commercialize Continuous PEF Production Technology The collaboration will combine the expertise of both companies to commercialize continuous polymerization of PEF (“PEF cPol Technology”)
KelpEat introduces Solein®-powered protein snacks KelpEat developed the product crafted with EU–farmed seaweed and Solein® - the microbial protein produced out of thin air
Biobasierte Lösung für das Verpacken von Lebensmitteln mit Schutzatmosphäre entwickelt Material basiert überwiegend auf PLA – Gute Barriereeigenschaften und Verarbeitbarkeit
Carnegie Introduces Siltech Plus, The First Biobased High-Performance Coated Upholstery Siltech Plus features bio-based polyurethane-coated upholsteries made with corn starch - combining sustainability with superior performance and cleanability
Polyvel Europe: Neues Additiv-Masterbatch für die PLA-Verarbeitung – Beispiel Teebeutel-Verpackungen Polyvel Europe stellt erstmals das neu entwickelte CT-L01 Slip-Additiv-Masterbatch vor, das Produktionsprozesse bei der Verarbeitung von PLA vereinfachen und dabei gleichzeitig die Oberflächenqualität verbessern soll
13 February 202512 February 2025 EU Enforces Ambitious Packaging and Recycling Rules as New Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation Takes Effect Today Everything you need to know about the binding targets for reusable packaging, recycled content, and bio-based materials set to reshape the packaging industry by 2028
Sulzer launches PyroConTM to enhance plastic and biomass waste reduction Sulzer is proud to add PyroCon, its new rapid condensing technology for biomass and plastic pyrolysis, to its portfolio of chemical technology solutions
Sulzer: Neue Technologie für Pyrolyse von Kunststoffabfällen Sulzer erweitert sein Portfolio chemischer Technologielösungen um PyroCon als neue Schnellkondensationstechnologie für die Pyrolyse von Biomasse und Kunststoffen
TOUS les JOURS begins US introduction of plant-based straws produced with PHACT™ PHA, a low carbon, biopolymer from CJ Biomaterials In 2024, CJ BMS successfully launched PHACT™ CB0400A, a PHA compound made from CJ BMS’ unique grades of amorphous and semi-crystalline PHA biopolymers
DUS Airport & Greenlyte Carbon Technologies Partner to Build World’s First integrated DAC-to-SAF Facility DUS Airport and Greenlyte Carbon Technologies Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Build The World’s First Integrated DAC-to-SAF Facility
Düsseldorfer Flughafen plant Anlage für nachhaltigen Flugkraftstoff Zusammen mit Greenlyte Carbon Technologies soll die weltweit erste voll integrierte Anlage zur Produktion von nachhaltigem Flugkraftstoff (DAC-to-SAF) errichtet werden
German Federal Statistical Office expects increase in rapeseed hectarage in Germany The UFOP pointed out that, due to increasing demand for biofuels production - particularly as palm oil becomes less available as a feedstock - rapeseed is currently in high demand, and this trend is expected to continue
New additives increase the market potential of biopolymers The aim of the research project was to optimize the processing possibilities and thus significantly improve the usability of PHA for industrial applications
Neue Additive vergrößern Marktpotenzial von Biopolymeren Das Forschungsprojekt hatte zum Ziel, die Verarbeitungsmöglichkeiten zu optimieren und damit die Nutzbarkeit von PHA für eine industrielle Anwendung deutlich zu verbessern
12 February 20257 February 2025 Electrochaea and Baker Hughes Bring Commercial-Scale Biomethanation Technology to Market This BEDP lays the foundations for large industrial-scale biomethanation applications and meets the growing demand for commercial-scale eMethane production