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23 July 202525 September 2025

Bioplastics with Fibenol: Wood4plastic project

The company is partnering with the European LIFE-funded Wood4Plastic project, which aims to scale up industrially compostable, biobased plastics for everyday applications

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22 July 202521 July 2025

Producing Desired Epoxides from Pollutants

Doctoral students at Ruhr University Bochum have described a new selective biocatalyst in an interdisciplinary and inter-university collaboration with Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf

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Gewünschte Epoxide aus Schadstoffen gewinnen

Promovierende der Ruhr-Universität Bochum haben in einer fächer- und universitätsübergreifenden Kooperation mit der Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf einen neuen selektiven Biokatalysator beschrieben

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University of Houston Engineer Creates a Possible Replacement for Plastic

Improved Bacterial Cellulose Could Lead to Stronger, Eco-Friendly Materials for Everyday Use

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Avantium Announces Offtake Agreement with PLIXXENT for FDCA in Insulation Foams

As a 100% plant-based and high-performance monomer, FDCA is emerging as a promising building block for sustainable materials

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COM4PHA: new biodegradable bioplastics for cosmetics, food and agricultural packaging

This research project is working on formulations based on the PHBV copolymer, for use in the packaging and agricultural sectors

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COM4PHA: biologisch abbaubare Kunststoffe für Verpackungen

Neuen PHA-Formulierungen sollen für Verpackungen und Beschichtungen die Umweltbelastung verringern und die Produktqualität verbessern

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21 July 202521 July 2025

Mit ChemSelect die Nachhaltigkeit von Chemikalien einfach online bewerten 

Die Nutzer*innen können durch die Auswahl weniger belastender Stoffe ihren ökologischen Fußabdruck deutlich verringern

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Implementation of Japan’s “Positive List” Confirms FDCA Approval for Food-Contact Use

Japan introduced its Positive List (PL) system for synthetic resins in 2020 to ensure that only safe, approved substances are used in food-contact materials

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D-PAK™ cartons have smaller carbon footprint than plastic pouches for laundry detergent

Landmark Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) shows cartons have significantly smaller carbon footprint than plastic pouches for laundry detergent

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18 July 202515 July 2025

$9.8 Million Secured to Develop California Bioeconomy Innovation Campus in North San Joaquin Valley

State and regional funding propels development of key project to secure California leadership in growing bioeconomy sector

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Kiilto pioneers the use of bio-based and recycled-carbon raw material, significantly reducing emissions from wood adhesives production

Changing to a new raw material is not an easy task, especially when one has ambitious targets to significantly reduce impact while not compromising on quality performance

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Rethinking waste by biocementation

This is a radical approach, that transforms construction waste into architectural materials

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Alder BioInsights News Review, Biobased Products 160, July 2025

The European Commission’s recent decision to withdraw the EU Green Claims Directive, citing concerns over complexity and administrative burdens, has created a degree of uncertainty regarding future environmental marketing standards

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17 July 202515 July 2025

Balena’s BioCir® Flex debuts in Stella McCartney’s S-Wave

BioCir® Flex is a next-generation material that combines high-performance qualities with environmental responsibility

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EU Support for Bio-based Pest Control in Food Production

Approximately 40% of the world’s food crops are lost each year due to pests and diseases. The Borregaard-initiated project CROPSAFE has received €4.9 million in funding from the EU’s Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) to develop bio-based solutions for pest control in potatoes, tomatoes and bananas

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AFYREN begins new phase of industrial strategy as first plant AFYREN NEOXY achieves continuous production

AFYREN has successfully manufactured hundreds of tons of products in recent weeks, resulting from continuous production at the plant

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AFYREN leitet mit der kontinuierlichen Produktion in seinem ersten Werk AFYREN NEOXY eine neue Phase seiner Produktionsstrategie ein

AFYREN NEOXY: Kontinuierliche Produktion erreicht und Beschleunigung der Kommerzialisierung

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16 July 202516 July 2025

Call for Abstracts: AI Circular Economy Conference 2026

Unlocking the Potential of Renewable Carbon from Biomass, CCU, and Recycling

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Call for Abstracts: AI Circular Economy Conference 2026

Mit KI das volle Potenzial erneuerbaren Kohlenstoffs aus Biomasse, CCU und Recycling erschließen

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Toyobo signs joint development agreement with DMC Biotechnologies Inc. to develop and commercialize sustainable, key compounds for plastic raw materials

Sustainable key chemical compounds to be used as raw materials for general-purpose plastics by applying synthetic biology technologies to microorganisms

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Abstimmung zur EU-Altfahrzeugverordnung: Plastics Europe drängt auf höhere Recyclingziele

Aus Sicht von Plastics Europe ist die 25%-Quote der Kommission nicht nur machbar, sondern auch unverzichtbar - darum werden gezielte Anreize gebraucht, um nachhaltige, kreislauffähige Kunststoffe und biobasierte in der Breite nutzbar zu machen

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Elopak introduces first-ever cartons incorporating recycled and renewable polymers

New line of D-PAK™ cartons contains for the first time a unique mix of circular (recycled) polyethylene and bio-circular (renewable) polymers

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Cellulose instead of Crude Oil: Team with Participation of TU Graz Develops Sustainable Foams

An international research team has developed certified biodegradable and recyclable multi-purpose foams

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Cellulose statt Erdöl: Team mit Beteiligung der TU Graz entwickelt nachhaltigen Schaumstoff

Ein internationales Forschungsteam hat einen vielseitig anwendbaren Schaumstoff entwickelt, der zertifiziert biologisch abbaubar und rezyklierbar ist

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New Luminy® PLA LCA Results Released

From vision to reality – Luminy® PLA enables low-carbon solutions with pathways to carbon neutrality and beyond

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Nufarm finalises the purchase of substantially all assets of Yield10 Bioscience Inc.

With this acquisition, the company have additional access to technology, rights, and proprietary seeds and germplasm that have been developed over the last decade

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15 July 202514 July 2025

European Bioplastics Relocates to Brussels and Welcomes New Secretary General

Lorenza Romanese will lead the organisation in its next phase of strategic development and further integration within the EU policy landscape

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European Bioplastics: Umzug nach Brüssel – Lorenza Romanese ist neue Generalsekretärin

Lorenza Romanese soll die Organisation in der nächsten Phase ihrer strategischen Entwicklung sowie ihrer weiteren Integration in die politische Landschaft der EU leiten

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Sulzer to provide BioFlux™ technology for SEDC Energy sustainable aviation fuel plant in Malaysia

The facility will convert locally sourced HEFA (Hydroprocessed Esters and Fatty Acids) feedstocks – including algae oil, palm oil mill effluent (POME), animal fats and used cooking oil (UCO) – into SAF

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£15 million investment announcement at Futamura

This project will be the largest investment the Wigton site has undertaken since their Japanese owners purchased the cellulose plant in 2016

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ALTANA Special Prize in Chemistry Awarded to Student Duo from Heilbronn – Honored at the JUGEND GRÜNDET National Finals 2025

The two young innovators succeeded in the nationwide student competition JUGEND GRÜNDET with their business idea “AlgaSprint" - edible algae-based cups

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ALTANA Sonderpreis Chemie für Schüler-Duo aus Heilbronn – Ehrung bei JUGEND GRÜNDET Bundesfinale 2025

Das innovative Duo im bundesweiten Schülerwettbewerb hat erfolgreich die Geschäftsidee „AlgaSprint“, essbare Becher aus Algen, entwickelt

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PPWR umsetzen: Verbände fordern Pflicht für kompostierbare Obst- und Gemüsebeutel

Für weniger Plastik im Bioabfall und mehr Kreislaufwirtschaft

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Corn Next advances sustainable packaging with biodegradable Corn-17 and new U.S. facility

This funding marks a key step toward replacing harmful single-use plastics with Corn Next-17, its proprietary biodegradable material

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14 July 20258 July 2025

Paris Air Show: TotalEnergies Signs a Deal with Quatra to Secure Feedstock for its Biorefineries

This deal contributes to secure the feedstock to produce biodiesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)

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Pegasus Capital Advisors and Partanna Collaborate to Scale Carbon-Negative Cement for Coastal Resilience

This collaboration reflects a shared ambition to deliver nature-positive infrastructure at scale, and to unlock blended finance solutions to accelerate deployment in emerging markets

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AIMPLAS Investigates New Processes to Improve the Properties of Bioplastics for Packaging Applications

The BIOPROCESS project, led by AIMPLAS, aims to enhance the mechanical and barrier properties of bioplastics to produce films for high-performance, flexible packaging in various sectors

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MEPs’ blueprint to strengthen EU biotech and biomanufacturing sectors

New report highlights the critical role biotechnology and biomanufacturing play in driving innovation and economic growth, calling for the possibilities of commercialisation and attractive investments

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SZ Nachhaltigkeitsgipfel: Folie, die man trinken kann

Das Start-up Camm Solutions will mit seinen Plastikersatzstoffen gegen das Mikroplastik in der Umwelt angehen

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Analysing Asia’s latest biochemicals deals

We analyse major Asian biochemicals deals from the past year and what they mean for the countries involved

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New plant in Germany produces e-methanol from wastewater

As part of the project, biogas is produced in the Mannheim sewage treatment plant, which s is further processed in the demonstration system developed by KIT and ICODOS

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11 July 20257 July 2025

A573-Italian Competition Authority: fines totalling over €32 million imposed on Novamont and its parent company Eni for abuse of dominant position

The company abused its dominant position in the national markets for raw materials used in the production of bags (lightweight and ultra-lightweight for fruit and vegetables) by engaging in exclusionary practices targeting competitors

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Über 32 Millionen Euro Geldstrafe für Novamont und Eni wegen Marktmissbrauchs

Grund dafür sind wettbewerbswidrige Praktiken, die zwischen dem 1. Januar 2018 und dem 31. Dezember 2023 auf den nationalen Märkten für Bio-Compounds angewandt wurden

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California bill aims to boost biomass

SB 88 mandates the development of a standardized framework for measuring direct carbon emissions and decomposition associated with fuel reduction activities

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Fiber Global Raises $20 Million Series A to Scale Circular Building Materials Platform

Funding Led by DBL Partners Will Accelerate Fiber Global’s U.S. Manufacturing Expansion to Turn Abundant Global Waste Streams into High-Performance Products

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Mikroben verwandeln Plastikmüll in Paracetamol

Wie traditionelle Chemie mit der Ingenieurbiologie zusammenarbeiten kann, um lebende mikrobielle Fabriken zu schaffen, die nachhaltige Chemikalien herstellen können

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Microbes transform plastic waste into paracetamol

Paracetamol production could be revolutionised by the discovery that a common bacterium can turn everyday plastic waste into the painkiller, a study reveals

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10 July 20257 July 2025

Scanfill and Sulapac push the green transition in packaging

Scanfill presents foil made of biobased and compostable Sulapac material, claiming a key position in the green transition of the European packaging industry. Packaging manufacturers can now replace conventional oil-based plastic in their thermoforming processes with an eco-friendly alternative – while continuing ‘business as usual’

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Scanfill: Biobasierte, kompostierbare Folie für das Thermoformen

Scanfill präsentiert Folie aus biobasiertem und kompostierbarem Sulapac-Material und beansprucht eine Schlüsselstellung im Übergang zur grünen Ökonomie der europäischen Verpackungsindustrie. Verpackungshersteller können jetzt konventionellen ölbasierten Kunststoff in ihrem Thermoform-Prozess durch eine ökologische Alternative ersetzen – während sie ihre üblichen Geschäfte weiter betreiben