6 June 20252 June 2025 New bio-based polyamide 6 resins under the DOMAMID® brand from DOMO Chemicals DOMO Chemicals now offers an extended range of medium, high and low viscosity DOMAMID® MBB (Mass Balanced Biocircular) solutions with up to 69% bio content without compromising performance
DOMO Chemicals bringt neue biobasierte DOMAMID® PA6-Typen auf den Markt DOMO Chemicals bietet nun ein erweitertes Sortiment an DOMAMID® MBB (Mass Balanced Biocircular) Lösungen mit mittlerer, hoher und niedriger Viskosität und einem Bioanteil von bis zu 69% ohne Leistungseinbuße
Jilin Chemical Fiber Scales Up Production of Select Next Gen MMCF Lines The company will increase production of JIRECELL™ to an annual capacity of 10,000 tonnes, additionally the company is starting to increase the share of recycled content in JIRECELL™ to 50% by 2028
Infinium Announces Construction of Large Scale eFuels Production Facility in Texas Project Roadrunner, a sustainable aviation fuel plant in West Texas, to bring skilled jobs and generate economic growth for the region
The Fiber Year 2025 Raw cotton and polyester prices further eased and the average apparel import price into EU decreased by 7% - while the Shanghai Containerized Freight Index (SCFI) has more than tripled by mid-2024 compared with late 2023
5 June 202530 May 2025 30 new projects driving Europe’s bio-based future These projects will play a critical role in delivering on the goals of the CBE JU Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda (SRIA), building a competitive, resilient and sustainable bioeconomy for Europe
Comparative study highlights benefits of paper sacks over WPP alternatives CEPI Eurokraft commissioned lab tests comparing paper and woven polypropylene (WPP) cement sacks - and the results were clear
European natural fibers emerge in bio-based architectural projects Two lightweight structures have been created using filament-wound flax fibers, demonstrating the material’s strength and design flexibility
Addressing the UK’s Polysemous Bioeconomy New report from BB-REG-NET highlights how differing departmental priorities are creating contradictory policies that stifle innovation and limit economic growth in the sector
4 June 202528 May 2025 Avantium Awarded Grant to Participate in Michelin-Led Consortium for Biobased Chemical HMF Production The consortium, led by Michelin Engineered Polymers, aims to construct and operate an HMF Flagship Plant to demonstrate the wide range of applications for HMF
PulpForm: the new shape of sustainable packaging PulpForm is a cellulose-based airlaid that can be dry-molded to create high-protection, structured packaging without the use of water
Cemvita Surpasses Key Milestones in FermOil™ and FermNPK™ Development, Accelerating Path to FID for the First Commercial Plant in Brazil The combined progress not only further derisks the FermWorks™ project but also signals the viability of a new model for industrial-scale, waste-to-value biomanufacturing
3 June 20252 June 2025 A global first: Michelin announces the construction of an industrial demonstrator in France for the 5-HMF molecule, an essential component of green chemistry It will allow for the creation of approximately 30 direct jobs and should begin its activities during 2026
Monthly news from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), May 2025 This Month: New Project on Sustainable Feedstock & Biodiversity Protection, RCI Internal Brands Meeting, Working Group Updates, Denmark’s First E-Methanol Plant, and Lively RCI Webinars on Biomass Availability & LCA
Standard Textile Advances Commitment to Sustainability with Sustainability Impact Report and SBTi Pledge Over the next 24 months, the company will develop science-based emission reduction goals and submit them for validation, striving to meet global standards for emissions reduction
Flussufer natürlich stabilisieren, bis die Vegetation den Job übernimmt Forscher entwickeln durchwurzelbare, biologisch abbaubare Geotextilien aus Hanf, Flachs und PLA-Fasern
Intec Bioplastics, Inc. Announces the Successful Launch of their Newest Sustainable Packaging The EarthPlus®Hercules Bioflex™ Stretch Wrap can be used for pallet wrap and food wrap, the most economically, feasible, and sustainable stretch wrap in the Global market
USDA Certifies First Black Pigment for Cosmetics as 100% Biobased Nature Coatings’ award-winning, nontoxic, and sustainably sourced BioBlack Beauty pigments for cosmetics are the first to receive the coveted BioPreferred certification from the USDA
2 June 20252 June 2025 World Bio Markets – Driving the Commercialisation of Industrial Biomanufacturing Over 400 industry leaders will exchange their knowledge and network in order to accelerate the transition to a fossil-free economy
Leading Companies Launch American Alliance for Biomanufacturing (AAB) to Bolster U.S. Industrial Leadership New coalition aims to accelerate U.S. capabilities in scalable, secure biomanufacturing
Huntsman to launch bio-based I-BOND® resins for composite wood products Two new bio-based products for woodworking and wood processing technology to reduce the carbon footprint of composite wood products
NNFCC Limited Rebrands to Alder BioInsights, reinforcing its commitment to advancing the bioeconomy The new brand identity represents an important change that prepares the organisation for continued growth and leadership in the bioeconomy sector
Neuseeland: Neues Bioeconomy Science Institute wird gegründet Das Institut will Innovationen in Landwirtschaft, Aquakultur, Forstwirtschaft und Biotechnologie sowie die Herstellung neuer biobasierter Technologien und Produkte vorantreiben
New Zealand: New Bioeconomy Science Institute to be formed Minister Shane Reti, Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology, today announced that new consolidated Crown Research Institutes (CRIs) will be formed from 1 July 2025
Global 2025/26 vegetable oil production set to hit record levels According to research by Agrarmarkt Informations-Gesellschaft (mbH), palm oil is set to remain the world's most important vegetable oil in terms of production and consumption
30 May 202528 May 2025 Borealis introduces renewables-based polymer grade for footwear midsoles Borealis has introduced a renewables-based ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) grade, designed for shoewear midsoles
Borealis stellt eine Polymertype auf Basis erneuerbarer Rohstoffe für Schuhzwischensohlen vor Borealis hat ein Ethylenvinylacetat (EVA) auf Basis erneuerbarer Rohstoffe auf den Markt gebracht, das für Zwischensohlen von Schuhen entwickelt wurde
Avantium Signs Capacity Reservation Agreement with BIOVOX for PEF in Pharmaceutical Applications The multi-year capacity reservation ensures BIOVOX preferred access to PEF volumes produced by Avantium's future licensee network
Tyrosine-derived polybenzoxazine coatings offer eco-friendly marine anti-fouling solution A newly developed bio-based polybenzoxazine coating made from L-tyrosine combines inherent antibacterial activity with low surface energy, offering an environmentally friendly approach to marine antifouling
28 May 202523 May 2025 Milestone for bioeconomy research in Germany: Foundation stone laid for Leibniz Innovation Farm for Sustainable Bioeconomy The complex will house a biorefinery with a plant fiber lab, laboratories, offices and seminar rooms, as well as a hall for high-quality agricultural technology and storage facilities
Meilenstein für die Bioökonomie-Forschung in Deutschland: Grundstein für Leibniz-Innovationshof für nachhaltige Bioökonomie gelegt Hier soll eine Bioraffinerie mit Pflanzenfasertechnikum, Labor-, Büro- und Seminarräume sowie eine Halle für hochwertige Landtechnik und Lagerkapazitäten entstehen
Magnon, Power2X and ErasmoPower2X to explore development of e-methanol at Magnon’s industrial complex in Puertollano Around 380,000 tonnes of biogenic CO₂ will enable the annual production of 200,000 tonnes of synthetic methanol and force the decarbonization of hard-to-electrify sectors such as aviation, shipping and chemicals
Diese Under-Armour-Kollektion ist komplett kompostierbar Unter dem Motto “Protect This Earth” zeigen Under Armour und Unless eine Kollektion, die sich nach 30 Tagen auflöst
27 May 202521 May 2025 Avantium Partners with the Bottle Collective to Launch Innovative Fiber Bottles The Bottle Collective was launched in 2023 by PA Consulting and PulPac, which propriate technology uses renewable pulp and cellulose resources to produce low-cost, high-performance fiber-based packaging
New Dawn Bio: wood production in the lab Together with Ruben van Spaandonk, the dutch biotechnology scientist Tom Clement grows wood in the lab – from real plant cells
Buchveröffentlichung: Die Kreisläufe der Circular Economy und Bioökonomie Die Autoren setzen sich in ihrem Buch mit der Vorstellung natürlicher Kreisläufe auseinander und fragen, inwiefern der Begriff auf technische und wirtschaftliche Prozesse übertragbar ist
ZS2 Technologies Scales First Domestic Production of Magnesium Cement Technology in North America High-performance cement building materials now made with patented low-carbon tech and Canadian-sourced inputs, replacing overseas supply with North American resilience
$1.5M Gift to Help ABPDU Advance U.S. Biomanufacturing The support from philanthropists Eric and Wendy Schmidt will allow ABPDU to further its research on the science of scale-up
26 May 202521 May 2025 Synhelion’s solar fuel powers steamboat in world first With steamboat „Gallia“ Synhelion is showing, that its solarfuels are now ready for large-scale deployment - without requiring modifications to existing infrastructure, engines, or vehicles
Synhelion betankt erstmals Dampfschiff mit Solartreibstoff Mit dem Dampfschiff „Gallia“ zeigt Synhelion, dass seine Solartreibstoffe bereit sind für den Einsatz in der Praxis - ganz ohne Anpassungen an bestehende Motoren oder Infrastrukturen
K&R Solutions Group Drives Widespread Adoption of Bio Knit Fabric with CiCLO® technology in Signage Across Airports, Offices, and Retail Spaces Nationwide CiCLO technology reduces lasting microplastic pollution while keeping signage durable and eye-catching
Verpacken mit Pilzen: Myco bietet biologisch abbaubare Alternative zu Polystyrol Das tschechische Unternehmen Myco hat ein Verpackungsmaterial auf Basis von Pilzgeflecht entwickelt, das nach Gebrauch vollständig abgebaut werden kann
Myco develops mushroom-based biodegradable alternative to polystyrene Czech company Myco has developed a mycelium-based packaging which degrades naturally in the environment
Biodegradable biocomposite pots reinforced with mercerized sugarcane bagasse for sustainable agriculture and plastic waste mitigation Egyptian researchers developed biocomposites for the use of natural pots in greenhouses by integrating natural fillers and pretreatment techniques to develop sustainable alternatives to traditional plastic pots
23 May 202520 May 2025 Nature’s fiber composite: Researchers develop living material from fungi Empa-researchers have developed a bio- and fungal mycelium-based material, which not only is completely biodegradable, it is also tear-resistant and has versatile functional properties
Faserverbundwerkstoff aus der Natur: Forschende entwickeln lebendiges Material aus Pilzen Empa-Forschende haben ein biobasiertes Material entwickelt, das auf einem Pilzmycel basiert, welches nicht nur vollständig biologisch abbaubar, sondern auch reissfest ist und vielseitige funktionale Eigenschaften besitzt
From beer to bioplastics: How LIFE RESTART fuels circular economy and cuts plastic waste in Sicily LIFE RESTART transforms beer waste into bioplastics, replacing fossil fuel plastics use , while creating jobs in a depopulated Sicilian region
Covation Biomaterials kündigt die Einführung von BioPTMEG auf der Chinaplas 2025 an Die bio-basierte Alternative zu Petroleum-basiertem PTMEG, um die Abhängigkeit der Kunden von nicht-erneuerbaren Materialien zu reduzieren und die Haltbarkeit und gleichzeitig die Widerstandskraft von Spandex, Polyurethanen and thermoplastischen Elastomeren zu erhalten
Ethanol industry calls for carbon capture support following economic study E15 could also boost needed demand for corn industry