12 September 20258 September 2025 How Bio-Renewable Materials are able to Help B2B & B2C Industries Reduce their Environmental Impact This panel of key influencers will discuss the primary challenges to overcome and the solutions that will help both in B2C and B2B to shift to greener solutions
11 September 202510 September 2025 AI Circular Economy Conference 2026: Call for Abstracts Extended Deadline until 26 October 2025 Unlocking the Potential of Renewable Carbon from Biomass, CCU, and Recycling
AI Circular Economy Conference 2026: Deadline für den Call for Abstracts verlängert bis 26 Oktober 2025 Mit KI das volle Potenzial erneuerbaren Kohlenstoffs aus Biomasse, CCU und Recycling erschließen
Global Launch of AEROVENT ZERO: China-Developed Innovation Ushering Tech Textiles into a PFAS-Free Era As global supply chains accelerate their transition to sustainability, the high-performance waterproof-breathable textile sector has reached a decisive moment for innovation — a fabric revolution centered on PFAS-free technologies is now underway
BEAM Circular Awarded $10.4 Million From State of California The investment in BEAM Circular will bring needed capital to the North San Joaquin Valley to accelerate and grow the fast-growing circular bioeconomy
Bakelite Completes Acquisition of Sestec, Expanding Product Portfolio and Further Strengthening Leadership in Sustainable Adhesive Solutions By integrating Sestec's technology, Bakelite expands its portfolio of sustainable adhesive solutions on a global scale
10 September 20254 September 2025 Asahi Kasei, Mitsui Chemicals, and Mitsubishi Chemical establish a limited liability partnership for ethylene manufacturing facilities in western Japan The three companies have advanced discussions on the shift to biomass-based feedstocks and aim to implement measures for carbon neutrality
Sumitomo Chemical Achieves Scale-Up of Its Proprietary Process for Producing Propylene Directly from Ethanol Accelerating the Demonstration Project for Its New Technology Contributing to the Petrochemical Industry’s Effort to Switch to Alternative Feedstocks
Biobased Monomers and Polymers, New Developments and Applications Novamont’s innovative technologies result in the use of 1,4 bio-butanediol (Bio-BDO), produced via fermentation from renewable feedstocks at the world’s first industrial-scale plant
The key to bringing spider silk to market: Genetically modified silkworms Kraig Biocraft Laboratories could produce up to 10 metric tons of spider silk annually at its new facility in Vietnam - thanks to its genetic leap with Darwin’s bark spider DNA
9 September 20255 September 2025 BioReCer Project: Final Multi-Stakeholder Annual Online Meeting 11 September 2025, 14:00-16:00 CEST - Online
CO2 recycling powers a new palm oil alternative for the cosmetics industry Researchers collaboration of the Mibelle Group, LanzaTech and the Fraunhofer-Institute IGB have developed with the help of modern biotechnology a CO2-based ingredient that can replace palm oil in cosmetics and other everyday products
Revolution in der Kosmetikindustrie: Palmölersatz durch CO2-Recycling Forscherkollaboration aus Mibelle Group, Lanzatech und Fraunhofer-Institut IGB gewinnt mithilfe moderner Biotechnologie aus CO2 ein (palmölfreies) Fett für die Anwendung in vielen Produkten des täglichen Lebens
Avantium Successfully Starts Up First Part of its FDCA Flagship Plant This marks a key technical achievement in the phased commissioning and start-up of the world’s first commercial facility dedicated to the production of FDCA
Moa develops groundbreaking category of crop protection; signs partnership deal with Gowan Moa’s discovery also offers an exciting new pathway for biologicals to play more of a role in agricultural weed control in coming years
Redefining Fuels and Chemicals: TCat-8 Begins Delivering Low-Carbon Aromatics We’re thrilled to announce that our TCAT-8® facility has officially entered its first week of commercial production!
8 September 20255 September 2025 3-CO Webinar on Creating Impact: Social Innovation in the European-Bioeconomy – What policymakers can do 9 September 2025; 13:00-14:30 CEST
ABB and Citroniq target a world first with 100% bio-based polypropylene facility The world’s first facility for 100% biogenic full commercial-scale polypropylene will be using corn-based ethanol feedstock to advance low-carbon plastics manufacturing
From Tea Bags to Spacecraft: How Lenzing is high performing with cellulosic Lyocell fibers in a wide range of industrial applications Lenzing fibers have a lower impact on the environment through the fiber production process, the natural biodegradability of the fiber structure, and the sustainable origin of the wood used to make the fibers
Green Science Alliance Made Plant Biomass Based Biodegradable Film Bag One of the goals for Green Science Alliance is to replace all the petroleum based materials with plant biomass alternatives
5 September 20251 September 2025 Eastman and Huafon Chemical to establish local cellulose acetate yarn manufacturing facility in China Eastman deepens its market presence in China by enabling a more agile supply chain in response to meet the market demand
Lummus: PP-Verfahren an Vioneo – Weltweit erste Anlage zur fossilfreien Produktion von Polypropylen Erster Produktionskomplex für biobasierte Polypropylen-Typen verhilft der Lummus-Polymertechnologie "Novolen PP" zum Durchbruch
Netherlands offers subsidies to switch to recycled, bio content To qualify for the subsidy, processors must use a ‘much higher’ proportion of recycled or bio-based content than they currently use
Wheat That Makes Its Own Fertilizer Bacterial Work-Around Aims to Reduce Pollution, Lower Costs for Farmers
Leicht, stabil, nachhaltig: Innovative Holzfaser-Sandwichplatte für Möbel- und Fahrzeugbau entwickelt Lignocellulosebasierte FALSA-Platte überzeugt durch Ressourceneffizienz und vielseitige Einsatzmöglichkeiten
4 September 202529 August 2025 Adsorbi launches pilot plant to validate technology at scale and expedite commercial deployment Since Adsorbi’s launch in 2022, the Swedish cleantech startup has successfully demonstrated its proprietary air purification technology in various applications. Made out of Nordic cellulose, Adsorbi’s material can purify indoor and potentially outdoor air by capturing harmful air pollutants
Green Perspectives: Ceresana Examines the European Market for Bio-Based Paints and Coatings In addition to market data and forecasts on bio-based coatings, the market report also contains background information on the regulatory framework of the paints and coatings industry in Europe as well as the general economic situation and the situation in the construction industry
Grüne Perspektiven: Ceresana untersucht den europäischen Markt für bio-basierte Farben und Lacke Zusätzlich zu den Marktdaten und Prognosen zu Bio-Anstrichmitteln enthält der Ceresana-Report auch Hintergrundinformationen zum regulatorischen Rahmen der Farb- und Lackindustrie in Europa sowie zur allgemeinen Wirtschaftslage und zur Situation der Bauindustrie in den einzelnen Ländern
Burgenland Constructs First CO2-Storing “Green Bike Path” with Biochar-Infused Asphalt A new bike path in Burgenland, Austria, is the first to use a biochar asphalt mix. The project, a collaboration with Porr Bau GmbH, aims to permanently sequester CO2 using biochar made from local agricultural waste, serving as a practical test for sustainable infrastructure development
3 September 20253 September 2025 Renewable Materials Conference 2025: Calling Brands, Start-ups and Chemical Companies to Shape the Future of Chemicals and Materials There are less than three weeks left to register for the world's largest event on innovative and renewable chemicals and materials, fossil-free plastics, and related policies, which will take place from 22–24 September 2025 in Siegburg/Cologne, Germany
Renewable Materials Conference 2025: Marken, Start-ups und Chemieunternehmen gestalten die Zukunft von Chemikalien und Materialien Nur noch knapp drei Wochen, um sich für die weltweit größte Veranstaltung zu innovativen und erneuerbaren Chemikalien und Materialien, fossilfreien Kunststoffen und die damit verbundenen politischen Leitlinien anzumelden, die vom 22. bis 24. September 2025 in Siegburg bei Köln stattfinden wird
Mainstreaming Mass Balance and Attribution (MBA) – Fast-Growing Acceptance, Demand and Production For the first time ever, the new nova report provides detailed data on mass balance attributed intermediates and polymers, including 180 MBA building blocks and 50 MBA polymers produced by 49 companies at 189 locations
„Mass Balance and Attribution (MBA)“ kommt in Massenmärkte: Schnell wachsende Akzeptanz, Nachfrage und Produktion Der neue nova-Report liefert erstmals detaillierte Daten zu Zwischenprodukten und Polymeren auf Basis von Massenbilanzierung und Attribution, darunter 180 MBA-Chemikalien und 50 MBA-Polymere, die von 49 Unternehmen an 189 Standorten hergestellt werden
ShapingBio Offers Recommendations for a Competitive EU Bioeconomy New policy brief urges the European Commission to harmonise coordination, strengthen financing, and improve market conditions to unlock the full potential of bio-based innovation
„Grüner“ Asphalt als Innovationsträger Es ist ein CO2-speichernder Radweg entstanden, den die PORR Gruppe in einem Pilotprojekt gemeinsam mit der Wirtschaftsagentur Burgenland und dem Land Burgenland entwickelt hat
Rise of Bio-based Chemicals: Hype or Game-Changer? Dr. Sangeeta Srivastava, Executive Director, Godavari Biorefineries - The latest BioE3 policy builds the framework for high-performance biomanufacturing to propel the development and production
Innovative system turns human waste into sustainable fertilizer Stanford researchers have developed a prototype that harnesses urine to generate valuable fertilizer, offering solutions for sanitation and energy in resource-limited regions
Flüssiges Gold: Prototyp erntet wertvolle Ressource aus Urin Eine von Stanford geleitete Studie beschreibt ein neues System, das aus Urin einen wertvollen Dünger rückgewinnt und dazu Solarenergie nutzt
Avantium Secures €10 Million Financing from Invest-NL This short-term debt is expected to be repaid through the proceeds from a future planned equity raise
2 September 202529 September 2025 Horizon Europe Project PYSOLO: Mid-term Stakeholder Event on Solar-driven Biomass Pyrolysis Save the date: 6 November 2025, 09-14:00 CET, ICB Instituto de Carboquímica, Zaragoza (Spain) or online
Corbion and BRAIN Biotech team to shape the future of innovation in nature-based ingredient technologies Together, the partners will develop preservation capabilities to food manufacturers that also resonate with consumers looking for food products based on natural ingredients
Corbion und BRAIN Biotech arbeiten gemeinsam an Technologien für naturbasierte Inhaltsstoffe der Zukunft Gemeinsam will man Herstellern von Lebensmitteln Konservierungsmöglichkeiten anbieten, die auch bei jenen Verbrauchern Anklang finden, die Lebensmittel auf Basis natürlicher Inhaltsstoffe suchen
BMW ersetzt CFK mit Naturfasern Leichtbau mit geringerem CO2-Fußabdruck: BMW hat gemeinsam mit dem Partner Bcomp Naturfaser-Verbundwerkstoffe zur Serienreife gebracht
BMW Replaces CFRP with Natural Fibers Lightweight construction with a lower carbon footprint: BMW has teamed up with partner Bcomp to bring natural fiber composites to series production
Forging international research alliances on the bioeconomy With a new round of tenders for the “Bioeconomy International” funding initiative, the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology, and Space (BMFTR) is once again supporting the establishment of international research networks
1 September 202526 August 2025 Sustainable natural rubber: GNF publishes factsheet with recommendations for action Processing companies get some concrete ways to make their natural rubber supply chains more sustainable and resilient
Nachhaltiger Naturkautschuk: GNF veröffentlicht Factsheet mit Handlungsempfehlungen Verarbeitenden Unternehmen werden konkrete Wege aufzeigt, ihre Naturkautschuk-Lieferketten nachhaltiger und widerstandsfähiger zu gestalten
29 August 202525 August 2025 K 2025 trade fair for plastics & rubber: WACKER presents resource-saving liquid silicone rubber for food applications Molded parts made of ELASTOSIL® eco LR 5003 meet food industry guidelines without thermal post-treatment
Internationale Kunststoffmesse K 2025: WACKER präsentiert ressourcenschonenden Flüssigsiliconkautschuk für hochwertige Formteile im Lebensmittelbereich Formteile aus ELASTOSIL® eco LR 5003 erfüllen auch ohne thermische Nachbehandlung Richtlinien der Food-Industrie