9 March 20264 March 2026 Siemens und CAPHENIA beschleunigen Scale-up von nachhaltigem Flugkraftstoff Ziel ist die Entwicklung eines standardisierten Automatisierungs- und Digitalisierungs-Templates für CAPHENIAs Plasma-Boudouard-Reaktor, das modular skalierbar ist und an unterschiedliche Standorte angepasst werden kann
6 March 20262 March 2026 DNFI at ICC Bremen 2026 Several international experts are being invited to provide updates on developments from around the globe
Rise of the rice robots – creating active smart materials Rice exhibits rare behaviour - allowing scientists to create new materials designed to behave in ways impossible for natural materials
Beton aus der Asche Ein Forscherteam von der Technischen Hochschule Köln und der RWTH Aachen Universität vergleicht verschiedene Karbonatisierungsverfahren, um herauszufinden, welches das meiste CO2 speichert
German scientists turn trash ash into CO2-binding concrete for sustainable construction The researchers team from TH Cologne and RWTH Aachen University are comparing wet and moist carbonation to see which stores the most CO2
Evolved microbe thrives in methanol to produce key industrial chemicals A UNIST research team secured a highly methanol-tolerant strain through adaptive laboratory evolution, as for biorefinery technology to be economically viable, the microbial strain must proliferate rapidly even in high-concentration methanol environments
5 March 20262 March 2026 Researchers use fungus to create plastic-free food packaging New, water- and oil-proof food packaging material made of mycelium from mushrooms and cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs) from wood that easily decomposes
Forscher nutzen Pilze zur Herstellung plastikfreier Lebensmittelverpackungen Mycelium macht Verpackungen wasser- und ölbeständig wie Plastik
BioTreasure Secures €2.5M from SPRIND to Scale Integrated Bio-Chemical Manufacturing Platform BioTreasure, backed by SPRIND and leveraging Insempra's industrial biotechnology platform, has advanced to Stage III of SPRIND's Circular Biomanufacturing Challenge
Winners of Emirates Biotech HQ design competition announced The winning team, from the United Arab Emirates University had a well-developed architectural concept for natural light and flow with minimal structural refinements, which match with Emirates Biotech’s vision for a sustainable headquarters
Blue Circle Olefins signs an option & service agreement with Chane Circular Methanol to Olefins (MTO) production facility in Rotterdam benefitting from Chane’s professional logistic services and storage facilities for renewable methanol feedstocks
4 March 202627 February 2026 Avantium and Will & Co Launch Collaboration to Advance FDCA in Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants, and Elastomers This partnership leverages Will & Co’s strong position and expertise in the CASE industry and Avantium’s patented YXY® Technology
Printable Enzyme Ink Powers Next-Generation Wearable Biosensors Researchers overcome key challenges in the mass production of enzymatic biofuel cells, paving the way for self-powered wearable sensors
INEOS awarded €300 million grant by French Government to rejuvenate and decarbonise Lavera site and cut CO2 emissions by 331,000 tonnes per annum The programme will also improve the long-term competitiveness of one of France’s most important industrial assets, securing thousands of skilled jobs
Frankreich fördert Dekarbonisierung des Ineos-Standorts Lavéra Ineos erhält vom französischen Staat eine Förderung in Höhe von 300 Mio. EUR für die Modernisierung und Dekarbonisierung des Standorts Lavéra und die Reduzierung der CO2-Emissionen um 331.000 t/a
Mark Your Calendar: National Biobased Products Day is March 8, 2026 Get Ready — The Fourth Annual National Biobased Products Day is Almost Here! Mark your calendars for March 8, 2026, because this year’s celebration is going to be bigger and better than ever!
3 March 20262 March 2026 The nova-Institute Establishes new Renewable Feedstock Department to Lay the Groundwork for Industrial Defossilisation This strategic expansion is designed to address the critical challenges and opportunities involved in sustainably sourcing renewable carbon for the chemical and materials industries
Neue Abteilung „Renewable Feedstock“ am nova-Institut schafft Grundlagen für die industrielle Defossilisierung Diese strategische Erweiterung zielt darauf ab, die entscheidenden Herausforderungen und Chancen im Zusammenhang mit der nachhaltigen Beschaffung erneuerbarer Kohlenstoffquellen für die Chemie- und Materialindustrie anzugehen
Balrampur Chini Mills Signs MoU with Lucknow Cantonment Board; Secures First Institutional Order from Lucknow Cantonment Board As a frontrunner in sustainable governance, the Lucknow Cantonment Board (as a pilot project to provide green and sustainable initiatives) is the first Government institution to place an order with India’s first domestic PLA manufacturer
Waterloo researchers turning plastic waste into vinegar Sunlight-powered process converts plastic waste into a valuable chemical without added emissions
The petrochemicals hidden in your home Petrochemicals dominate the modern home but with sustainable alternatives, we can do without
2 March 20262 March 2026 Pioneer of the First Hour: Michael Carus Steps Down After More Than 30 Years From nova-Institute’s Management After more than three decades at the helm, founder and CEO Michael Carus is set to step down as head of the Renewable Carbon division on 1 March 2026. Lars Börger as the new CEO, will take over this key position of the nova-Institute together with COO Linda Engel, while Carus will remain with the research and consulting company as a senior advisor and shareholder. This change takes place after a one-year transition phase, as planned
Dr. Lars Börger Charts nova-Institute’s Renewable Carbon Future As New CEO Incoming leader envisions pragmatic defossilisation to position Europe as circular economy champion
Plastic Recyclates and Biopolymers as Raw Materials for Fibers and Films Sustainable Design of Geosynthetics and Roof Underlayments Made from Recyclates
Kunststoff-Rezyklate und Biopolymere als Rohstoff für Fasern und Folien Geokunststoffe und Dachbahnen aus Rezyklaten nachhaltig gestalten
Varaha Launches Varaha Industrial Partners Program (VIPP) to Scale Industrial Biochar Carbon Removal in Côte d’Ivoire The VIPP Côte d'Ivoire project will convert cashew shells into high-quality biochar through controlled gasification, supporting long-term carbon storage and improving soil fertility for farmers
Monthly News from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), February 2026 February Highlights: Involvement in Core Groups of CCA WGs, Attendance at Antwerp Declaration Meeting, Policy Outreach in Brussels, Roundtables of Molecule Group (US) and Braskem (NL)
visiPaver: Weltweit erster kultivierter Pflasterstein aus Pilzmyzel Bei der klimafreundlichen Alternative von Visibuilt wird der Zementanteil vollständig durch das pilzbasierte Bindemittel mit dem Namen „visiBinder“ ersetzt
Grolman Group rolls out Seprify’s SilvaLuma across the European cosmetics market Innovative cellulose-based ingredient is now being deployed commercially to support SPF boosting and mattifying performance in skincare and suncare formulations across the continent
Recycling-Polyolefine werden industriefähig Mit Recleo bündeln Borealis und Borouge mechanisch recycelte Polyolefine aus Post-Industrial- und Post-Consumer-Abfällen in einer neuen globalen Marke. Recleo ergänzt das Borcycle-M-Portfolio für anspruchsvolle Anwendungen
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Erwerben Sie die umfassendsten Markt- und Trendreports zu bio-basierten Polymeren, fortschrittlichem Recycling, Mass Balance and Attribution (MBA) und erneuerbarem Naphtha. Wer nicht zufrieden ist, erhält sein Geld zurück! Das nova-Institut ist von der Qualität seiner Reports so überzeugt, dass es eine solche Garantie anbieten kann
Turning waste into power: scientists convert discarded phone batteries and industrial lignin into high-performance sodium battery materials The approach could help lower manufacturing costs for sodium-ion batteries and increase their commercial viability
A biological material that becomes stronger when wet could replace plastics Catalonian researchers developed the first biomaterial that is not only waterproof but actually becomes stronger in contact with water
The Environmental Trade-offs of Biodegradable Plastics Researchers from the Yale School of the Environment found that biodegradable plastics could reduce ecotoxicity up to 34% by 2050, but without proper disposal and infrastructure they also could dramatically increase greenhouse gas emissions
Einheitliches Label-System für Verpackungen in der EU Ein neuer Report des JRC berichtet über die Kennzeichnungen für Verpackungsabfälle in allen Mitgliedstaaten and gibt fachbezogene Empfehlungen für eine harmonisierte Anwendung, die alle Verbraucher verstehen sollen
Electrochemistry and Biobased Furfural: A Scalable Pathway to Sustainable Chemical Production At TNO, scientists are working to accelerate the industrial adoption of innovative technologies, as electrochemistry can unlock new value chains from renewable feedstocks
26 February 202624 February 2026 Defossilisation through innovation: Deadline for Submitting Abstracts for the Renewable Materials Conference is 15 March 2026 Renewable Materials Conference from 22–24 September 2026 in Siegburg/Cologne (Germany): 80 presentations, 20 panel discussions, 16 workshops and an exhibition offer comprehensive networking with 400-500 participants
Defossilisierung durch Innovation: Einreichungsfrist für Abstracts zur Renewable Materials Conference endet am 15. März 2026 Renewable Materials Conference vom 22.–24. September 2026 in Siegburg/Köln: 80 Vorträge, 20 Podiumsdiskussionen, 16 Workshops und eine Fachausstellung bieten umfassende Vernetzungsmöglichkeiten für 400–500 Teilnehmende
Circulose Restarts Commercial-Scale Production at Ortviken Plant in Sundsvall, Sweden Circulose set a renewed strategic direction focused on securing volume commitments from partner brands to bring CIRCULOSE® back to market at scale
Upcycling von Kunststoffen einfach erklärt Was bedeutet Upcycling von Kunststoffen, wie unterscheidet es sich vom Recycling – und welche Chancen bietet es für die kunststoffverarbeitende Industrie?
Bamboo Bio-Refinery Bets Big on Rural Northeast India The Assam Bio Ethanol Pvt Ltd (ABEPL) plant in Numaligarh, the world's only second-generation bioethanol plant using bamboo is nearing full production capacity
Vom Strohhalm zum Kunststoff: Zellstoff-Nebenprodukt wird Basis für Nylon und Perlon Im vom Bundesforschungsministerium geförderten Projekt „LiGNUM“ sollen von einem interdisziplinären Forschungsverbund unter Koordination von Christoph Wittmann an der Universität des Saarlandes Bakterien so manipuliert werden, dass sie in Bausteine für neue Kunststoffe umgewandelt werden können
25 February 202619 February 2026 Safeguarding Agency, Enabling Transformation Strategic Immediate Relief as the Foundation for a Resilient and Competitive Chemical Industry by 2045
Handlungsfähigkeit sichern, Transformation ermöglichen Strategische Sofortentlastung als Basis für eine resiliente und wettbewerbsfähige chemische Industrie im Jahr 2045
Modern Meadow and HELLER-LEDER Launch INNOVERA™ Europe to Advance Sustainable Material Innovation at Scale Joint venture establishes a dedicated European entity focused on developing and manufacturing INNOVERA™ for premium segments
Modern Meadow und HELLER-LEDER starten INNOVERA™ Europe, um nachhaltige Materialinnovationen in großem Maßstab voranzutreiben Joint Venture gründet eine europäische Einheit, die sich auf die Entwicklung und Herstellung von INNOVERA™ für Premiumsegmente konzentriert
Ticker: News zum Chemischen Recycling von Kunststoffen Aktuell informiert: Die wichtigsten News zu neuen Anlagen, Kooperationen und technischen Durchbrüchen im chemischen Recycling von Kunststoffen
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