21 March 202520 March 2025 Cellulose Fibres Conference 2025: Innovation und Dynamische Entwicklung im Markt für Nachhaltige Fasern Die zweitägige Hybrid-Veranstaltung zog rund 200 Teilnehmer aus 22 Ländern an. Globales Interesse an nachhaltigen Textillösungen weiter steigend
ELIX Polymers, in partnership with Repsol and AnQore, has produced 100% recycled products All three companies believe that long-term partnerships across the entire supply chain are necessary to achieve sustainability goals and offer products that are manufactured using more sustainable materials
ELIX Polymers hat in Zusammenarbeit mit Repsol und AnQore 100% recycelte Produkte hergestellt Alle drei Unternehmen sind überzeugt, dass langfristige Partnerschaften in der gesamten Lieferkette notwendig sind, um die Nachhaltigkeitsziele zu erreichen
Unlocking Circular Economy Success: Agro2Circular launches the Best Practice Book A strategic guide to transforming agri-food waste into sustainable opportunities
Exploring pathways for a green transition to a bioeconomy This CEPS publication aims to develop a general framework and practical strategies for fostering innovation, economic development and sustainability in specific locations
20 March 202517 March 2025 A*STAR And MojiaBio To Develop Next-gen Sustainable Biomanufacturing Platform In Singapore By integrating advanced synthetic biology and bioprocessing innovations, the SBTP aims to position Singapore as a global leader in sustainable biomanufacturing, accelerating the transition to a circular bioeconomy
Brazilian soybean harvest set to hit another record high UFOP: Will the EUDR be able to stop the expansion of soybean area?
Spanien: Tecnicas Reunidas und Siemens Energy planen Methanol-Anlage in Leon Siemens Energy wird sich auf die Einheit für erneuerbaren Wasserstoff konzentrieren, Tecnicas Reunidas wird sich auf die Einheiten zur biogenen Kohlenstoffabscheidung und zur E-Methanol-Produktion fokussieren
Técnicas Reunidas will carry out the engineering services to develop one of Europe’s largest green methanol plants In addition to Reolum, the project brings together the services, knowledge and capabilities of four large companies with strong specialization in decarbonization: Siemens Energy, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., Johnson Matthey and Técnicas Reunidas
WasteFuel and ITC Commence Front-End Engineering Design on World-Leading Green Methanol Facility in Ankara, Türkiye The biorefinery, which would adjoin ITC’s existing integrated waste management facility, would utilize biogas to produce green methanol as low-carbon fuel or the maritime shipping market
Using batteries to produce hydrogen peroxide from air for industrial applications A metal-air battery has a metal like zinc as the anode (negative electrode) and ambient air as the cathode (positive electrode)
Einsatz von Batterien zur Herstellung von Wasserstoffperoxid aus der Luft für industrielle Anwendungen "Diese Methode ist sehr nachhaltig, kostengünstig und sehr energieeffizient"
19 March 202518 March 2025 Global Bio-Based Polymer Market to Grow 13% Annually Through 2029, Led by Asia and North America New report reveals: Capacity expansions in Asia and North America drive growth – Europe continues to lag behind
Globaler Markt für bio-basierte Polymere wird bis 2029 jährlich um 13% wachsen, angeführt von Asien und Nordamerika Neuer Report zeigt: Kapazitätserweiterungen in Asien und Nordamerika treiben das Wachstum an - Europa hinkt weiterhin hinterher
Plastics continue on course towards a circular economy and climate protection Joint commitment renewed to a circular economy and climate protection - in the revised paper, the positions on mechanical and chemical recycling have been sharpened
Kunststoffe setzen Kurs Richtung Kreislaufwirtschaft und Klimaschutz fort Gemeinsames Bekenntnis zur Kreislaufwirtschaft und zum Klimaschutz erneuert - überarbeitetes Positionsapier verschärft die Positionen zum mechanischen und chemischen Recycling
ReSource Raises $15M to Develop Safer and More Sustainable Plastics Backed by Khosla Ventures and Fathom Fund, the company’s novel manufacturing technology aims to unlock scalable alternatives to traditional plastics and petrochemicals
Breaking ground for circular economy: SUSTAINEXT biorefinery construction begins The future SUSTAINEXT project is turning an existing production plant into a digitalised circular biorefinery to produce healthy ingredients from local medicinal and aromatic plants and agricultural sidestreams
Enzymes and metal unlock plant feedstock in Solugen’s Bioforge Solugen’s major innovation is a manufacturing tool named Bioforge that blends metal catalysts with enzymes to produce industrial chemicals from plants. We profile the company from its beginnings
From high school science project to $18.3M: AI-accelerated enzymes are coming for fast fashion’s plastic waste The startup Epoch Times will use the new funding to their first production facility this year, which Nathan says will be able to gobble through 150 tons per year of waste
Research reveals potential alternatives to ‘forever chemicals’ Previous research on PFAS replacements has been fragmented because forever chemicals do such a good job at what they’re meant to do
Forschung zeigt potenzielle Alternativen zu “Forever Chemicals” auf Bisherige Forschungen zu PFAS-Ersatzstoffen waren fragmentiert, weil die Chemikalien ihre Aufgabe so gut erfüllen
18 March 202517 March 2025 Smithers-Oasis Launches Plant-Based Floral Foam OASIS® Renewal ™ Floral Foam is certified OK biobased with a 4-star rating from TÜV Austria
Olivebio joins GO!PHA OliveBio, the Los Angeles-based (CA, USA) start-up laser-focused on lowering the barriers for PHA adoption across industries, is joining GO!PHA network
Towards mineralised mycelium biocomposites: optimising fungal growth and ureolytic biomineralisation KU Leuven researchers investigated the optimal conditions for fungal growth and microbial calcium carbonate precipitation (MICP) for mineralising matrices of MBCs, with the aim of enhancing MBC properties
17 March 202511 March 2025 New book urges design to lead the transition to sustainable materials Designers and manufacturers must rethink their approach to material selection as plastics have become the default material in consumer product design due to their lightweight, durability, and affordability
Global Fiber Packaging Business Plants Roots in Renville, Minn. Plant-Based Packaging Firm, CelluComp, Sees Growth Potential with Minnesota Sugar Beets as PFAS and Plastics Alternative
High value, zero waste – ATB researchers conceptualise novel biorefinery Researchers from Leibniz Institute for Agricultural Engineering and Bioeconomy in Potsdam recently published a concept paper in the scientific Biofuel Research Journal, which combines common bioeconomy models into a comprehensive concept
Mehrwert ohne Abfall – ATB-Forscher konzipieren neuartige Bioraffinerie Forschende des Leibniz-Instituts für Agrartechnik und Bioökonomie aus Potsdam veröffentlichten kürzlich ein Konzeptpapier im Biofuel Research Journal, das gängige Modelle der Bioökonomie zu einem umfassenden Konzept vereint
14 March 202510 March 2025 The world’s first biomass-balanced polyethersulfone (PESU) The BASF ISCC zertified PESU is identical to the standard grade in properties, quality, and certification for e.g., food and water contact
Das weltweit erste biomassenbilanzierte Polyethersulfon (PESU) Das BASF-PESU ist identisch mit der Standardtype in Bezug auf Eigenschaften, Qualität und Zertifizierung für den Kontakt z.B. mit Lebensmitteln und Wasser
Parkside hits sustainable sweet spot with compostable pack for Datekin Sukkari date launch The cradle-to-cradle packaging design, which is guaranteed to break down in several weeks, synergises with Lama’s sustainability messaging, complementing the all-natural dates with a pack that breaks down naturally
Pow.Bio Unveils State-of-the-Art Facility in Alameda Expanding Biomanufacturing Capabilities to Support Demand for Continuous Fermentation
CO2 in Brennstoff umwandeln – mit Hilfe von Batterieabfällen Upcycling als Klima-Game-Changer: Aus alten Batterien und Alufolie-Resten wurde an der TU Wien ein Nanokatalysator erzeugt, mit dem sich CO2 aus der Luft in wertvolles Methan umwandeln lässt
Converting CO2 into fuel – with the help of battery waste Upcycling as a climate game-changer: A nanocatalyst has been produced at TU Wien based on spent batteries and aluminium foil residues, converting CO2 into valuable methane
An interview with Dirk Carrez, Executive Director of BIC (Biobased Industries Consortium) Is there Enough Biomass to Defossilise the Chemicals and Derived Materials Sector by 2050?
Was ist Massenbilanzierung? Immer mehr Kunststoffe sind massenbilanziert. Was heißt das genau und welche Vorteile bringt es?
13 March 202513 March 2025 Bio-based raw materials and the role of certification in building and construction – Interview with 3-CO’s advisory board member Martin Behrens In a recent webinar by the EU-funded 3-CO project, Martin Behrens from Fachagentur Nachwachsende Rohstoffe (FNR) gave an overview on bio-based construction materials and their certification, and presented the Quality Seal for Sustainable Buildings (QNG). His insights are now available as webinar recording and in an in-depth interview
Fashion for Good Launches Fibre Fragmentation Project – Behind the Break Testing will be conducted across three laboratories to analyse fibre fragmentation in cotton knit, cotton woven, and polyester knit fabrics
Portugal: EIB finances Galp’s Renewable Hydrogen and Biofuels projects in Sines with €430 million Loan for the construction of two key projects aimed at transforming Galp’s Sines Refinery, making a crucial contribution for the decarbonization of heavy-duty road transport and aviation
Sinclair simplifies compostable produce stickers as global momentum rises The launch of the Sinclair T55 label at Fruit Attraction last year is a culminated effort in high-performance compostable labels suitable for high-speed applications in packinghouses
12 March 202511 March 2025 How Leading LCA Standards Address Renewable Carbon: An RCI Study New study by the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI) analyses key Life Cycle Assessment and Carbon Footprint Standards and their implications for Renewable Carbon-based Products
Synthetic Carbon Assimilation Surpasses Nature New-to-Nature Pathway Outperforms Natural Pathway in Living Bacteria
Künstliche Kohlenstoff-Fixierung überholt die Natur Synthetische Kohlenstofffixierung arbeitet auch in lebenden Bakterien effizienter als natürliche Stoffwechselwege
TotalEnergies Joins Forces with Air Liquide to Decarbonize its Refineries in Northern Europe with Green Hydrogen Agreements to develop two projects in the Netherlands, for the production and delivery of some 45,000 tons a year of green hydrogen
KUNSTSTOFF MAGAZIN: 2. Platz, Kategorie Werkstoffe: Bio-Fed Die Produktlinie unter dem Markennamen M·Biobase besteht teilweise oder vollständig aus biobasierten und/oder biomassebilanzierten Materialien und weist einen verbesserten CO2-Fußabdruck auf
CelluComp proposes sustainable packaging using Minnesota’s sugar beet pulp waste Global fiber packaging manufacturer will open its very first commercial-scale facility in the U.S., in Renville, Minnesota
EIT Climate-KIC becomes Climate KIC As the EIT grant cycle comes to an end, and EIT Climate-KIC transitions from its EIT roots, the organisation begins a new chapter in its history