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30 April 202524 April 2025

Reduce, reuse and repair – #ForOurPlanet 2025 campaign launches

Our annual initiative is back with a bang, as we go all out on the circular economy in a bid to make the EU economy grow more efficiently and even more sustainably

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29 April 202523 April 2025

Emirates Biotech: Samsung E&A errichtet PLA-Komplex in Abu Dhabi

Samsung E&A wird im Rahmen eines EPC-Auftrags die Projektierung, die Beschaffung und den Bau des PLA-Komplexes übernehmen

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Technip Energies awarded a FEED contract for Jet Zero’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel project in Australia

The FEED covers an extensive package of engineering activities, documentation and planning to refine the cost estimate for the project and develop detailed timelines

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So lässt sich Naturkautschuk aus Reifen zurückgewinnen

Im Way2K 2025 Interview beschreibt Entex-Geschäftsführer Sebastian Rust die neuesten Entwicklungen zum Altreifenrecycling und zur Kreislaufwirtschaft

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Opinion: We are still at the beginning of the circular economy in many areas

VDMA interview on the way to K 2025 with Sebastian Rust, managing director at Entex, about wastetyre recycling and circulareconomy

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Neue Biomüll-Regel gilt ab Mai: 2.500 Euro Bußgeld bei Missachtung

Als "kompostierbar" beworbene Biomüllbeutel aus abbaubarem Plastik können in den meisten Kommunen nicht verarbeitet werden - ein Problem für die Verbraucher

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28 April 202523 April 2025

Modern Meadow and Bellroy Partner on Carry Products Made of Next-Generation Material

Bellroy to debut products made with Modern Meadow’s renewable carbon-based and recyclable material, INNOVERA™

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Planet Smart Launches to Address Global Plastic Crisis of the $194 Billion Disposable Hygiene Market

Introduces first made-to-scale, naturally biodegradable super absorbent polymer (bioSAP) without harmful microplastics

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Eco-Products and DNO Produce Help Bring Environmental Sustainability to K-12 School Cafeterias

The new packaging features molded fiber bases and plant-based lidding film

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Circularise’s digital product passports drive material traceability and circularity in partnership with Teijin

These passports, developed using Circularise’s product traceability platform, enhance data transparency within the materials supply chain

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Living fungus-based building material repairs itself for over a month

The root-like mycelium of a fungus and bacteria cells could eventually offer a sustainable alternative for high-emission building materials like concrete

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25 April 202529 April 2025

Green Lead Markets: Perspectives of the Industry

Until May 31, 2025, the Competence Centre on Climate Change Mitigation in Energy-Intensive Industries (KEI) will identify the opportunities and challenges the German industry faces

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KEI startet Befragung zum Thema „Grüne Leitmärkte: Die Perspektive der Industrie“ 

Bis zum 31. Mai 2025 will das Kompetenzzentrum KEI die branchenspezifischen sowie übergreifenden Einschätzungen der Industrie zu einer effizienten Schaffung grüner Leitmärkte erfassen

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Covation Biomaterials Announces Launch of BioPTMEG at Chinaplas

Bio-based alternative to petroleum-based PTMEG to help customers reduce their reliance on non-renewable materials and maintain the durability and resilience of spandex, polyurethanes and thermoplastic elastomers

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The LYCRA Company Previews Bio-Derived LYCRA®EcoMade Fiber at Kingpins Amsterdam

Hosts Virtual Reality Experience “From Farm to Fiber”

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Federal report spotlights urgent need for U.S. biomanufacturing – iFAB Tech Hub is ready to deliver

Developed with input from over 1,800 stakeholders, the report urges more than $15 billion in near-term funding and the creation of a national network of manufacturing facilities

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Cracking form: eggshell innovations tackle plastic and pollution

Biomaterials made from waste eggshell are circular, meaning they come from waste that has been cycled back into the economy as higher value goods

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Emirates Biotech Selects SAMSUNG E&A as Contractor for its PLA Production Plant

SAMSUNG E&A will ensure the Sulzer technology and proprietary equipment will be integrated flawlessly into the PLA production facility

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How Wrangler created affordable ‘circular’ jeans for Walmart

Although limited in scope, the Kontoor subsidiary's effort offers valuable lessons for sustainability professionals

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24 April 202516 April 2025

Continental bringt nachhaltigen Funkschlüssel aus bio-basiertem Kunststoff auf den Markt

Continental vollzieht derzeit einen kontinuierlichen Wandel hin zu noch umweltbewussteren Lösungen

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Continental launches sustainable key fob made with bio-sourced plastic

Continental is gradually making a shift towards offering solutions that are environmentally conscious

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TECNARO erhält FSC®- und PEFC™-Zertifizierung durch DIN CERTCO

Zertifizierte Nachhaltigkeit für Biokunststoff-Compounds ARBOFORM®, ARBOBLEND® und ARBOFILL® Ilsfeld

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TECNARO receives FSC® and PEFC™ certification from DIN CERTCO

Certified sustainability for bioplastics compounds ARBOFORM®, ARBOBLEND®, and ARBOFILL®

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National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology Urges Swift Action to Protect U.S. National Security

Emerging biotechnology is key for U.S. to remain dominant and secure future economic growth in a new era of global competition

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Transparent paper-based material can hold boiling water and degrade in deep ocean in under a year

A Japanese research team has developed a paper-based, clear, biodegradable material that can stand up to liquids for several hours, even those that have been heated, allowing them to replace plastic cups, straws, and other everyday objects

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Material aus Zellulose könnte Einwegplastik ersetzen

Ein Becher aus "transparentem Karton" ohne Innenbeschichtung konnte brühend heißes Wasser drei Stunden halten, zudem lässt sich das Material einfach komplett wasserdicht machen

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23 April 20255 June 2025

GBA presents Bioeconomy Award for the first time

The founding prize of 100,000 euros and personal prize money of 15,000 euros will be awarded for outstanding projects in the field of the bioeconomy

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Jetzt bewerben: GBA fördert Bioökonomie-Projekte

Die Global Bioeconomy Alliance (GBA) vergibt erstmals einen Preis für biobasierte und nachhaltige Innovationen. Interessierte können sich mit ihren Ideen bis zum 30. April 2025 bewerben

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Buscar Company Acquires 50% Stake in Terramer, Inc. via Stock Swap, Bolstering Sustainable Innovation with Hemp-Based Bioplastics

Terramer, Inc. is the developer of TERBO-1000, a proprietary hemp-based bioplastic that is 100% biodegradable within 180 days and leaves no microplastic residue

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Tree gum supercharges supercapacitor lifespan, research reveals

A waste gum produced by trees found in India could be the key to unlocking a new generation of better-performing, more eco-friendly supercapacitors, researchers say

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Arkema announces bio performance rheology additives production in Europe

These are the first products made with the recently announced bio-sourced ethyl acrylate produced at the Arkema acrylic monomer facility in Carling France

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Unlocking bio-based materials innovation through the INN-PRESSME OITB and its Single-Entry Point

The INN-PRESSME project promotes state-of-the-art pilot facilities dedicated to supporting the growing market demand for scaling up bio-based material innovations

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Vom Reststoff zum Rohstoff: Smarte Tools für nachhaltige Bioökonomie

Wegweiser für landwirtschaftliche Nebenströme: Zwei unter Leitung der Universität Hohenheim entwickelte Werkzeuge helfen, unausgeschöpftes Potenzial aufzuzeigen

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22 April 202514 April 2025

Under Armour and UNLESS debut regenerative sportswear collection at Milan Design Week

Launching an innovative regenerative sportswear collection offers a tactile journey that illustrates the regenerative cycle of plant-powered innovation – from plants to sportswear to compost and back to rebirth

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Bio-based materials innovator Simplifyber raises Series A funding in mission to transform manufacturing of fashion, car interiors, and consumer goods

Simplifyber announces the completion of its US$12 million Series A funding round, led by Suzano Ventures

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Biomasse: Potenziale zur stofflichen Nutzung begrenzt

Die Ergebnisse wurden in Zusammenarbeit von sechs Einrichtungen in einem Kurzbericht vorgelegt

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Pont, Blue Ocean Closures make biobased closures work 

Collaboration is the key

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17 April 202517 April 2025

From Insight to Action – Join the Free nova Session to Navigate Successfully Through the Bio-based Polymer Markets

The nova-Institute invites to a free nova Session on its latest report “Bio-based Building Blocks and Polymers – Global Capacities, Production and Trends 2024–2029” on three different dates

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Free Webinar: LCA for Renewable Carbon Products

The nova-Institute has analysed the most relevant LCA and carbon footprint studies and their implications for renewable carbon-based products, which results will be presented in a free webinar on 7 May

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Circular economy for the future – new funding phase launched

The Open Hybrid LabFactory (OHLF) in Wolfsburg has reached a significant milestone: At the beginning of March, the research campus, funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), entered its third funding period

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Kreislaufwirtschaft für die Zukunft – neue Förderphase gestartet

Die Open Hybrid LabFactory (OHLF) in Wolfsburg hat einen bedeutenden Meilenstein erreicht: Anfang März hat der vom Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung (BMBF) geförderte Forschungscampus die dritte Förderperiode begonnen

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KAIST Develops Eco-Friendly, Nylon-Like Plastic Using Microorganisms

KAIST researchers have successfully developed a new bio-based plastic with fermentation from propriate developed microbial strains through systems metabolic engineering

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Aussie tech helps make bio-oils for greener industrial applications

New Technology PYROCO, developed at RMIT University, uses high temperatures without oxygen to convert treated sewage (biosolids) into a carbon-rich product called biochar, which can act as a catalyst to produce phenol-rich bio-oil

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Finanzierung ebnet Weg für effizientere Bioproduktion

Das Münchner Start-up Differential Bio hat eine Finanzierung in Höhe von 2 Mio. Euro erhalten, um die Bioproduktion mithilfe seiner virtuellen Skalierungsplattform zu optimieren

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lululemon Announces New Collaboration with ZymoChem to Advance and Scale Bio-Based Nylon

Together, lululemon and ZymoChem will sustainably transform a key building block of nylon 6,6 – a foundational material used in many of lululemon’s iconic products

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NEXT-STEP: recyclable products from wood production residues for everyday applications

EU-Project aims to develop a new chemical platform, that will improve the sustainability and recyclability of polyurethane products and unlock new engineering plastic applications for polylactic acid

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16 April 20255 May 2025

How to Defossilise the Chemical Industry: RCI’s new policy proposals for a Renewable Carbon Future

New report presents policy proposals designed to accelerate the transition to renewable carbon in feedstocks and materials

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Marine litter: what biodegradable plastics can do to solve the problem

Scientists at the Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) have studied existing strategies and are proposing additional measures to tackle the marine litter problem

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Plastikmüll im Ozean: Was biologisch abbaubare Kunststoffe zur Lösung des Problems beitragen können

Forschende des Leibniz-Zentrums für Marine Tropenforschung haben bestehende Strategien untersucht und zeigen ergänzende Wege auf, wie das Problem des Plastikmülls im Meer zukünftig besser bewältigt werden könnte

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Förderung von Zirkularitätsforschung: 11,6 Mio. Euro für neue Projekte

Eine umweltschonende Industrie setzt auf geschlossene Rohstoff-Produkt-Kreisläufe: Ausgediente Produkte kommen nicht auf den Müll, sondern dienen als Quelle für neue Produkte. Jetzt hat die VolkswagenStiftung neun Projekte in der Zirkularitätsforschung bewilligt