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
InventWood Announces $15 Million First Close of Series A to Launch Revolutionary SUPERWOOD Material Milestone brings company’s total secured capital to over $50 million as it prepares for commercial shipments in Q3 2025
22 May 202521 May 2025 Renewable Materials Conference 2025: Nominees for the Innovation Award & Final Programme Unveiled Latest update on the world's largest conference on innovative and renewable chemicals and materials, fossil-free plastics and related policies from 22-24 September 2025 in Siegburg/Cologne (Germany)
Renewable Materials Conference 2025: Nominierte für den Innovationspreis und endgültiges Programm bekannt gegeben Neueste Informationen zur weltweit größten Konferenz für innovative und erneuerbare Chemikalien und Materialien, fossilfreie Kunststoffe und politische Rahmenbedingungen vom 22.–24. September 2025 in Siegburg bei Köln
Pilot Chemical Company Announces Exclusive Partnership with Novvi LLC to Bring Biobased Alpha Olefin Sulfonate Surfactant Technology to the North American Market This partnership leverages Novvi’s bio alpha olefin technology and commercial-scale feedstock supply with Pilot’s reputation as a leading alpha olefin sulfonator and anionic surfactant provider
From poultry waste to food packaging: the end of plastic wrap as we know it? The European ViSS project aims to solve the challenges of “mixed” food packaging, will sustainably and scalably produce PHB biopolymers, free from PFAS, using waste from the poultry and sugar industries
Starch-based microplastics could cause health risks in mice, study finds “Long-Term Exposure to Environmentally Realistic Doses of Starch-Based Microplastics Suggests Widespread Health Effects” - Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry
INERATEC Produces First Green Hydrogen-Based E-Fuel at Pioneering Commercial Plant in Frankfurt, Germany This is an important milestone in scaling the power-to-liquid (PtL) technology to a market-ready level
21 May 202520 May 2025 Metsä Group and Amcor partner to develop recyclable food packaging The collaboration aims to leverage both companies' expertise in innovative packaging technologies to create cycle-ready products that meet the growing demand for sustainable alternatives
Metsä und Amcor – Kooperation bei faserbasierten Verpackungen Durch die Kombination des von Metsä Spring entwickelten Holzfaserformprodukts Muoto mit einem fortschrittlichen Hochbarriere-Folien-Liner und der Deckeltechnologie von Amcor soll die Partnerschaft innovative Lebensmittelverpackungen auf Faserbasis liefern, die verderbliche Lebensmittel schützen und die Haltbarkeit verlängern
Lignin Industries Raises €3.9mn To Accelerate Commercialisation and Scaleup Plans Fresh off the back of unveiling technological breakthroughs and signing a partnership with compounder and distributor Hellyar Plastics, Lignin Industries takes in investment to support ongoing commercialisation. As the company continues to scale and progress commercial deals, the investment will enable Lignin Industries to maintain its current positive trajectory and seize market opportunities
20 May 202519 May 2025 nova Session: Policy Update on Circular Economy for the Chemicals and Materials Sector June 25 13:00 - 15:00 CET (online), Hosts: Kaj Seeger and Luciano Proto Cassina (nova-Institute)
Innovative accelerated biodegradation test that cuts evaluation time by two thirds The plastics industry is moving towards a more sustainable model, driven by circular economy principles and innovation in biodegradable and compostable materials
Naphtha no longer competitive feedstock: Braskem Brazil-based petrochemical producer Braskem is pursuing a strategic shift in polymers production by favoring natural gas liquid (NGL) feedstocks and moving away from naphtha
Evaluation of the substitution of polyethylene for polylactic acid in sanitary pads through life cycle assessment While sustainable alternatives to traditional pads exist, they are not widely adopted due to their low level of commoditization
Stabil, leicht, CO2-speichernd: Hölzerne Hohlprofile für die Industrie nehmen Fahrt auf Verschiedene Forschungsansätze, ein Ziel: Mit Vollholz und Holzwerkstoffen neue Anwendungsbereiche erschließen
19 May 202519 May 2025 The development of renewable ethanol biorefineries as a strategic resource to accelerate the transition towards a competitive low-carbon economy The debate was moderated by Sarantis Michalopoulos, Senior Network Editor at Euractiv
16 May 202516 May 2025 Neue Lederalternative: ohne Plastik, vegan und biologisch abbaubar Das Darmstädter Startup Revoltech GmbH hat eine neue Lederalternative entwickelt
Biomaterials are back on the green investment agenda Biomaterials companies received $392 million in funds in the first three months of 2025 alone
Houston Biomanufacturing Accelerator Partners with Pilot Facility to Expand Lab and Production Capacity The facility will offer on-site education and workforce development, including hands-on lab training and potential instruction on relevant equipment and procedures for students and incumbent workers
15 May 202515 May 2025 Circular Economy in Transition: Discovering new Technologies and Markets Free nova Session on Emerging Technologies, Markets, and Strategies for a Renewable Carbon Future
Free Webinar: Solar-driven Pyrolysis of Biomass: Insights, Experiences and Challenges In a free webinar for students and early-career scientists on 26 June 2025 (13:00-15:00 CET), five experts from the PYSOLO project will provide insights into their current work and latest results
Expanded PLA – a new type of molded foams TotalEnergies Corbion and Useon Partner to Accelerate Industrial Adoption of PLA Foam Technology
AFYREN and Südzucker Celebrate 5 Years of Strategic Bioeconomy Partnership Afyren and Südzucker have agreed to extend their long-term partnership to advance a sustainable, biobased and circular chemical production
Afyren und Südzucker setzen strategische Bioökonomie-Partnerschaft fort Afyren und Südzucker haben vereinbart, ihre langjährige Partnerschaft fortzusetzen, um eine nachhaltige, biobasierte und zirkuläre Produktion von Chemikalien entsprechend den Zielen der EU für den ökologischen Wandel voranzutreiben
Celebrating 15 Years of I’m greenTM bio-based with operation rates above nameplate capacity after expansion Braskem has reached 275,000 tons/year of green ethylene, 37% above the production capacity compared to the initial project in 2010
14 May 202513 May 2025 Free Deep Dive Webinar: Is There Enough Biomass to Defossilise the Chemicals and Derived Materials Sector by 2050? Recent RCI/BIC study shows biomass demand of the chemical industry can be met by 2050 – findings to be presented in a webinar on 26 May
Wood Group: Projektierung der Biokunststoffanlage von Vioneo Die Anlage kann 300 Kilotonnen hochwertiges Polyethylen oder Polypropylen pro Jahr aus grünem Methanol produzieren
New GRECO project on greener and safer bioplastics for food packaging 21 partners that have joined forces to develop and implement “Innovative biobased, biodegradable, recyclable, safe, and circular food packaging” under the lead of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Scientists discover a new way to convert corn waste into low-cost sugar for biofuel Researchers collaboration developed a process that pretreats corn stover, which allows enzymes to break down cellulosic polymers into sugar, that can then be fermented into biofuels and bioproducts
‘Misleading’ compostability claims lead to ban of coffee product search ads The Advertising Standards Authority found that Lavazza Coffee and Dualit would imply a home compostable packaging, but the pods pods are only certified as industrially compostable