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
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
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
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
Increase in grain legume area in Germany
According to the German Federal Statistical Office's latest forecast of grain legume cultivation area for the 2026 harvest, the dry pea area in Germany has expanded to approximately 147,400 hectares, representing a 14 per cent rise compared to the previous year
Emerging and promising applications which lead to reducing CO₂ emissions – driven in part by the locations of production plants
Many efforts are underway to help reduce carbon emissions - some of the technologies outlined in this article will have to rely on subsidies in order to make them economically viable
Naturally sustainable – bio-based compounds and films for demanding applications
The market for bio-based plastics is set to nearly double over the next five years. While total production volume stood at 4.5 million metric tons in 2025, projections indicate that it will rise to more than 8.5 million metric tons by 2030
Natürlich gut – Biobasierte Compounds und Folien für anspruchsvolle Anwendungen
Der Markt für biobasierte Kunststoffe wird sich in den kommenden fünf Jahren nahezu verdoppeln. Lag die Produktionsmenge im Jahr 2025 noch bei 4,5 Millionen Tonnen, soll sie sich Hochrechnungen zufolge bis 2030 auf mehr als 8,5 Millionen Tonnen steigern
traceless® opens first industrial production facility for nature-based material innovation
Hamburg-based materials pioneer traceless® has created the world’s first industrial production facilities for a next-generation natural polymer technology. The goal is to combat global plastic pollution, end dependence on fossil raw materials, and build a circular bioeconomy in Europe
traceless® eröffnet erste industrielle Produktionsanlage für naturbasierte Materialinnovation
Der Hamburger Materialpionier traceless® schafft die weltweit ersten industriellen Produktionskapazitäten für eine Naturpolymer-Technologie der neuen Generation. Ziel ist es, die weltweite Plastikverschmutzung zu bekämpfen, die Abhängigkeit von fossilen Rohstoffen zu beenden und eine zirkuläre Bioökonomie in Europa aufzubauen
BitByBit: PHA cutting boards bring circular materials into the kitchen
Founded by Wessel Schönekerl, the company combines material innovation with local production in the Netherlands, aiming to demonstrate that sustainable consumer products can be manufactured closer to the end market while maintaining design quality and functionality
Zurückgewinnung kritischer Materialien aus Batterien: Chinesische Erfinder als Finalisten für den Europäischen Erfinderpreis 2026 benannt
Vor dem Hintergrund einer rasch steigenden globalen Nachfrage nach Elektrofahrzeugen und Energiespeichern ist die Suche nach nachhaltigen Quellen für kritische Batteriematerialien weltweit zu einer Priorität geworden
Hyosung TNC Marks a Major Step in its Integrated Bio-Spandex Platform at Global Fashion Summit 2026
Hyosung TNC’s participation at this year’s Summit included an on-stage panel session at the DR Concert Hall, a private leadership roundtable hosted in collaboration with Global Fashion Agenda, and an Innovation Forum presence designed to bring the bio-based material journey to life for attendees
UPM acquires Ray Technology®intellectual property from Avantium, broadening its bio-based glycols IP portfolio
The acquisition strategically broadens the scope of UPM's IP portfolio safeguarding biomass-to-glycols conversion pathways and adds optionality for future process configurations as UPM continues to scale its bio-based chemicals business
UPM erwirbt die geistigen Eigentumsrechte an Ray Technology® von Avantium und erweitert damit sein IP-Portfolio im Bereich biobasierter Glykole
Die Übernahme erweitert strategisch den Umfang des IP-Portfolios von UPM, das die Umwandlungswege von Biomasse zu Glykolen absichert, und bietet zusätzliche Optionen für künftige Prozesskonfigurationen, während UPM sein Geschäft mit biobasierten Chemikalien weiter ausbaut
Trillium Raises $13M to Launch World’s First Demonstration Plant for Bio-based Acrylonitrile
Following a successful multi-year pilot program validating its glycerol-to-acrylonitrile technology, Trillium selected INEOS Nitriles’ Green Lake facility to host the world’s first demonstration plant (deemed “Project Falcon”) for the manufacture of 100% bio-based acrylonitrile
Einladung zum PerPlacsBio Workshop am 18. Juni 2026 in Bad Sassendorf
Expert:innen der Universität Münster, der Hochschule Rottenburg und des nova-Instituts laden Sie herzlich zum Workshop „Perspektiven für biologisch abbaubare Kunststoffe in Land- und Forstwirtschaft“ am 18. Juni im Haus Düsse in Bad Sassendorf ein
UPM, Michelman and BOBST introduce bio-based paper packaging concept aligned with EU packaging rules
By combining fiber-based materials, bio-based coatings, and coating line expertise, the three companies have built ready-to-implement structures that deliver strong barrier performance and heat sealability
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