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6 November 20266 November 2026

Rheom surpasses specs with launch of Benree™ and Shorai®Dura in the sustainable footwear space

100% biobased plastic passes SATRA testing with Bared Footwear and new footwear-grade biobased leather alternative delivers up to 500k Bally Flex cycles and 70k Martindale abrasion revs

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BASF strengthens U.S. production network with APG expansion in Cincinnati

By increasing production close to its North American customers, BASF can combine a reliable regional supply point with its broad APG portfolio and formulation expertise

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Plastiksteuer: Verbändeallianz fordert Stopp des Eilverfahrens

Eine neue Verbrauchsteuer dieser Tragweite darf nicht im Eilverfahren beschlossen werden

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CBE JU at the Global Bioeconomy Summit: showcasing industrial scale-up of bio-based innovation in Europe

In the event foyer, 29 products developed by CBE JU-funded projects showed how bio-based solutions are finding applications across many sectors

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5 November 202630 October 2026

Tomato and olive by-products become feedstock for food ingredients, cosmetics and bio-based materials: POLYMERS-5B brings its cascading biorefinery concept to Ecomondo 2026

The EU-funded project presents an enzyme-based cascading biorefinery designed to recover multiple high-value products from Mediterranean agri-food residues through a single integrated process

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BORN project completes its first year: advancing sustainable materials for the future of food packaging

BORN examines the wider use of biobased and biodegradable polymers in demanding applications

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BIOSPARK launches to strengthen Europe’s skills for the circular bioeconomy

The new Horizon Europe project will establish a network of 27 Bio-Based Education Centres to strengthen education, lifelong learning and collaboration across Europe’s bioeconomy sector

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Taxing virgin plastic: Member States shouldn’t wait for Brussels

The circular leverage: Could a Dutch fossil plastics tax serve as Europe’s circular blueprint?

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4 November 20262 November 2026

Stora Enso and Shanshan Technology partner to accelerate Lignode development and advance sustainable anode materials

As part of the agreement, a demonstration line for hard carbon development will be established at Shanshan Technology’s facility in Ningbo, China

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Stora Enso und Shanshan Technology gehen eine Partnerschaft ein, um die Entwicklung von Lignode zu beschleunigen und nachhaltige Anodenmaterialien voranzutreiben

Im Rahmen der Vereinbarung wird in der Anlage von Shanshan Technology in Ningbo, China, eine Demonstrationsanlage für die Entwicklung von Hartkohle-Anodenmaterialien errichtet

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Monthly News from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), October 2026

October Highlights: Publication of the Carbon Flows Report 2026 Update; Biotech Act II Workshop, 2nd GA of the CCA, RCI General Assembly 2026

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Why a circular economy is increasingly crucial and profitable

The International Resource Panel (IRP), established by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), examines interactions between sustainability and natural resource use

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Panama wird 2028 den ersten Globalen Bioökonomie-Gipfel in Lateinamerika ausrichten und seine einzigartige Biodiversität hervorheben

Zum ersten Mal wird diese Veranstaltung in Lateinamerika und der Karibik stattfinden, welche etwa 50% der weltweiten Biodiversität und 23% der Wälder des Planeten beherbergen

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Panama to host the first Global Bioeconomy Summit in Latin America in 2028, highlighting its unique biodiversity

The first time the event is held in Latin America and the Caribbean, which host about 50% of the world’s biodiversity and 23% of the planet’s forests

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Keeping The Kiln Turning

Commercial reliability for biochar production begins with matching the equipment to the material and to the operating hours expected of it

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3 November 202629 October 2026

DITF are developing bio-based binding fibers for wood fiber insulation materials

In addition to the spinning process and the production of suitable staple fibers, the institute is also investigating how wood and cellulose fibers can be separated and recycled at the end of their useful life

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DITF entwickeln biobasierte Bindefasern für Holzfaserdämmstoffe

Neben dem Spinnprozess und der Herstellung geeigneter Stapelfasern untersucht das Institut auch, wie sich Holz- und Cellulosefasern am Ende der Nutzungsdauer trennen und stofflich verwerten lassen

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Greenwashing Directive: Impact on the Plastics Industry

This article summarises what is changing, the current status of transposition in Spain and which claims companies should review in relation to their products and activities

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UC Davis, Mango Materials Partner to Advance Affordable Bioplastics from Methane

What if the methane from landfills and wastewater treatment plants could become an affordable raw material for sustainable plastics?  

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Phytinsäure ist biobasiert und überraschend vielseitig

Eigentlich suchte ein Forschungsteam vor allem ein biobasiertes Flammschutzmittel – doch es fand weit mehr

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Bioeconomy: Commission launches public consultation on bio-based feedstock in plastic packaging

The feedback process will remain open until 13 January 2027

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Bioökonomie: Kommission leitet öffentliche Konsultation zu biobasierten Rohstoffen in Kunststoffverpackungen ein

Das Feedback-Verfahren bleibt bis zum 13. Januar 2027 offen

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2 November 20262 November 2026

Bio-based Europe Alliance launches to accelerate market uptake of sustainable bio-based solutions

Over 100 stakeholders have already joined the Alliance

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Allianz für ein biobasiertes Europa startet, um die Markteinführung nachhaltiger biobasierter Lösungen zu beschleunigen

Über 100 Interessenvertreter sind der Allianz bereits beigetreten

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Harnessing AI for the Bioeconomy, Part 3: Smarter Biobased Supply Chains

This article looks at current thinking on how artificial intelligence (AI) can transform the sourcing, logistics, processing and traceability of biobased value chains

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Next-generation resins: Michelin ResiCare establishes its first production line for a new bio-based molecule in Nesle

Michelin ResiCare Reaches a new milestone in the industrialization of its innovative bio-based resins with the establishment of a first Industrial production line for Its DragonFly project in Nesle

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Sustainable materials that help slow fire spread and reduce smoke in the event of a fire

AIMPLAS’s various research lines include sustainable flame retardants for paints, varnishes and plastic materials, such as those developed in the PHOSFIRE project

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Understanding the Production Process of Methanol: Routes, Inputs, and the Shift to Green Methanol

Methanol's cost, carbon footprint and supply security all trace back to how it is made, so the production process matters to producers, buyers and policymakers alike

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30 October 202628 October 2026

Join CIRCONOMY workshop “Connecting the Loops across European Circular Economy Projects”: Collaborate with European Projects to Advance the Circular Economy!

How can European projects connect their work to support the transition towards a circular economy?

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A New Approach to Sustainable Plastics

Hereon researchers improve the environmental footprint of polystyrene through innovative material additives

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Neuer Ansatz für nachhaltige Kunststoffe

Hereon-Forschende verbessern Ökobilanz von Polystyrol durch verschiedene Materialzugaben

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Parkdale Mills Acquires CiCLO® Technology

Acquisition expands Parkdale's investment in advanced fiber technology and supports growth into new markets

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Recognition for algae-based black pigment

Algae Black has been used for diverse applications including Stella McCartney runway apparel and Waiakea Volcanic Bottled Water printed labels

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29 October 202627 October 2026

nova’s experts (re)introduced: Dr Matthias Stratmann

Head of the Sustainability Department, helping organisations, strategic workshops, renewable carbon and circular material cycles

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As Europe accelerates electrification, ALCHEMHY advances flexible ammonia and methanol production

New materials, reactor concepts and digital models address a timely industrial challenge: how to use renewable electricity and hydrogen when supply and prices fluctuate

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Forschung für die Circular Economy: »Kreislaufwirtschaft scheitert selten an der Idee – sondern an Daten, Logistik und der Bereitschaft zur Veränderung«

Dr. Markus Hiebel und Jan-Philip Kopka vom Fraunhofer CCPE unterstützen gemeinsam Unternehmen dabei, wissenschaftliche Erkenntnisse in praxistaugliche Lösungen für die Kreislaufwirtschaft zu überführen

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Research for the Circular Economy: “The circular economy rarely fails because of the concept itself – but rather because of data, logistics, and the willingness to change.”

Dr. Markus Hiebel and Jan-Philip Kopka at the Fraunhofer CCPE support companies in translating scientific findings into practical solutions for the circular economy

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The Chinese Tech Giants driving biobased demand

Some of the biggest biomaterials buyers in the world are Chinese consumer manufacturers, collaboration could offer a major break for biomaterials in the world’s top EV production line

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28 October 20263 November 2026

Save the date: Renewable Materials Conference 2027

28–30 September 2027, Maternushaus, Cologne, Germany

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EU and UK Risk Falling Further Behind Global Agricultural Competitors, Weakening Strategic Autonomy

An economic analysis by Oxford Economics, representative polling of more than 8,000 consumers and in-depth farmer interviews across eight European markets

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EU und Vereinigtes Königreich drohen im globalen Agrarwettbewerb weiter zurückzufallen

Ökonomische Analyse von Oxford Economics mit einer repräsentativen Befragung von mehr als 8.000 Verbraucherinnen und Verbrauchern und vertiefenden Interviews mit Landwirtinnen und Landwirten in acht europäischen Märkten

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Futamura cuts cellulose film carbon footprint by 24%

Futamura UK Ltd. is proud to announce significant progress in reducing the carbon footprint of its cellulose films, demonstrating a continued commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility

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Toray Develops Polyester-Nylon Fiber Containing at Least 93% Recycled Material by Mass

The company will verify the technology’s viability for mass production and continue research to increase recycled-material content in composite fibers

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Neste fordert angesichts der Energiekrise eine Lockerung der EU-Regeln für Biokraftstoff-Rohstoffe

Die weltweite Produktion von Biokraftstoffen dürfte bis 2030 gegenüber dem Niveau von 2025 um nahezu 70% steigen, da die wichtigsten Erzeugerländer ihre Beimischungsvorgaben erhöhen

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Neste urges EU to ease rules on biofuel feedstocks amid energy crunch

Neste Calls for EU to Relax Biofuel Feedstock Rules Amid Rising Energy Prices (Corrects oil, corn and sugar price rises in final paragraph)

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27 October 202620 October 2026

The LYCRA Company to Spotlight Renewable LYCRA® Fiber and Textile-to-Textile Circularity at Textile Exchange Conference 2026

A third-party-reviewed life cycle assessment shows the fiber can reduce its carbon footprint by up to 45%* while maintaining equivalent stretch and recovery performance

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Die The LYCRA Company wird auf der Textile Exchange Conference 2026 den Fokus auf erneuerbare LYCRA®-Fasern und die Kreislaufwirtschaft im Textilbereich legen

Eine unabhängig überprüfte Lebenszyklusanalyse zeigt, dass die Faser ihren CO₂-Fußabdruck um bis zu 45%* reduzieren kann, während sie gleichzeitig eine gleichwertige Dehnbarkeit und Rückstellfähigkeit beibehält

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Cellulose fibers for high-performance dry mortars

LARGOCELL cellulose fibers are natural, water-insoluble functional fibers for mineral-based and paste-like systems, which can be flexibly integrated into existing formulations and help manufacturers specifically optimize application quality and process reliability

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Cellulosefasern für leistungsfähige Trockenmörtel

LARGOCELL-Cellulosefasern sind natürliche, wasserunlösliche Funktionsfasern für mineralische und pastöse Systeme, welche sich flexibel in bestehende Rezepturen integrieren lassen und die Hersteller unterstützen

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Startups are extracting more copper using microbes

Copper is a vital metal for the energy transition, required for everything from electric cars to power grids and AI data centers — yet supply is being squeezed as aging mining operations begin to produce less