6 October 20265 October 2026 Wechsel in der Geschäftsführung der INAK: Lara Dammer übernimmt zum 1. Oktober 2026 Mit dem Wechsel übernimmt das nova-Institut künftig auch die Betreuung der INAK-Geschäftsstelle, während die INAK eigenständig ihre Ausrichtung auf biologisch abbaubare und kompostierbare Materialien sowie deren sinnvolle Anwendung in einer funktionierenden Kreislaufwirtschaft fortführt
Monthly news from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), September 2026 September Highlights: Open Letter to DG GROW and the CCA Steering Group; Biotech Act II, PPWR, public procurement, and cascading use, updates on RCI projects, the Renewable Materials Conference, New RCI member Supercritical Solutions, RCI General Assembly 2026
Avantium announces the start-up of its Flagship Plant, with the first batch of FDCA produced Avantium will focus on a disciplined product qualification and operating program, to ensure its product meets customer specifications, progressing from batch toward continuous operations
Avantium: FDCA-Anlage in Delfzijl nimmt Produktion auf Avantium will prüfen, ob das in Delfzijl produzierte FDCA die Spezifikationen der Kunden erfüllt und den Betrieb schrittweise von chargenweiser auf kontinuierliche Produktion umstellen
Kemvera and Låkril win awards at Biomanufacturing Shark Tank Competition in Omaha Held during the Bio Innovations North America 2026 conference, the pitch event featured six startups presenting sustainable chemical solutions
5 October 202629 September 2026 Biotech Open Platform inaugurates its biotechnology platform, opening a new chapter for industrial innovation in Europe The Biotech Open Platform was founded by Michelin together with several industrial partners and is supporting from the laboratory to industrial-scale production
Sprungbrett für biotechnologische Innovationen 2024 wurde von Michelin gemeinsam mit anderen Unternehmen und Marktpartnern die Biotech Open Platform ins Leben gerufen, die vom Labor bis hin zur Produktion im industriellen Maßstab unterstützt
Powering the future of sustainable chemistry: Holiferm & Organica UK join forces While the global economy is at a turning point, the demand for alternatives to fossil-based chemistry has never been higher and innovation happens faster when you work together
Neste and United Airlines extended agreements for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supply in the US and the Netherlands Flights departing Chicago O’Hare International Airport in the United States and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol in the Netherlands will be supplied with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) blended with conventional jet fuel
Godavari secures European Patent for bio-based filler Developing a biofiller that partially replaces carbon black while maintaining comparable performance is a significant materials science achievement
Eni and PETRONAS explore innovative biofuel solutions Signed a Feasibility Agreement to evaluate high-performance, commercially scalable bio-gasoline for potential future applications
2 October 20262 October 2026 Bio-based materials and engineered timber construction The JRC is assessing whether bio-based materials and engineered timber are sustainable alternatives to steel and concrete, to decarbonise the built environment
Vom Wissen in die Anwendung: Neuer Leitfaden erleichtert den Einstieg in die Herstellung von Flachs- und Hanfverbundwerkstoffen Wie lassen sich europäische Flachs- und Hanffasern erfolgreich in industriellen Verbundwerkstoffen einsetzen? Der neue, frei verfügbare „Process Guide: An entry gate to European Flax-Linen & Hemp Composites Manufacturing“ bündelt wissenschaftliche Erkenntnisse und praktische Erfahrungen entlang der gesamten Wertschöpfungskette. Professor Dr.-Ing. Jörg Müssig von der Hochschule Bremen (HSB) war als Mitglied des European Scientific Council der Alliance for European Flax-Linen & Hemp maßgeblich beteiligt
Bower Collective and Kelpi launch the world’s first fossil fuel plastic free, recyclable paper sachet for a liquid product The sachets were manufactured and filled by Guardpack, the UK's longest-established sachet and wet wipe producer, whose production-line expertise was instrumental in bringing this format to market
First batch of products from world’s largest green methanol project undertaken by SWCHEM shipped The project is expected to reach an annual green methanol production capacity of 1.45 million tonnes by the end of 2027
Waschmittel aus Abgas, Trikots aus Holz: So will die Chemie ohne Erdöl auskommen Die Chemie braucht Kohlenstoff, holt ihn aber noch fast nur aus Erdöl und Erdgas. In Siegburg zeigten Firmen Alternativen: ein Tensid mit CO₂ als Baustein, Garn aus Holz, ein schwarzes Pigment aus Lignin. Warum der Sprung aus der Nische trotzdem schwerfällt
Kenya Launches the National Bioeconomy Strategy 2026–2036: What Does This Mean For You? Kenya becomes the 4th African country to adopt a dedicated National Bioeconomy Strategy — joining South Africa, Namibia and Ethiopia
Alder BioInsights News Review – Biobased Products, September 2026 It is crucial that less harmful alternatives to disposable – often single-use – items to be found, for which demand has consistently been on the rise
1 October 202629 September 2026 nova-experts introduced: Brigitte Hellwig Management Assistant & Business Development
INERATEC and Ramboll drive industrial production of e-SAF in Europe INERATEC and Ramboll are expanding their cooperation to further develop industrial e-SAF production
INERATEC und Ramboll treiben industrielle Produktion von e-SAF in Europa voran INERATEC und Ramboll bauen ihre Zusammenarbeit zur Weiterentwicklung der industriellen e-SAF-Produktion aus
Textile ETP launches textile bioeconomy strategy, calling for urgent collective action to anchor biobased and circular value chains in Europe The strategy identifies three converging imperatives that make the biobased transition a necessity rather than an option: sustainability, strategic resilience and competitiveness
German-Estonian Joint Project Tests Biomass Valorisation Platform: Chemicals and energy sectors move away from fossil raw materials The goal is for the Deep-Tech-Start-up New Standard Oil and Fraunhofer researchers in to convert currently unused biowaste streams across Europe into valuable renewable products
Deutsch-estnisches Gemeinschaftsprojekt testet Plattform zur Biomasseverwertung: Chemie- und Energiesektor lösen sich von fossilen Rohstoffen Bioabfälle aus ganz Europa sollen vom estnische Deep-Tech-Start-up New Standard Oil und Fraunhofer Forschern in wertvolle erneuerbare Produkte umgewandelt werden
New opportunities for birch bark materials as BIO-2-PRINT advances How can underused natural fibres become high-value materials for future manufacturing?
30 September 202624 September 2026 Confitex Technology wins INDEX Award and Hygienix Innovation Award for world-first washable nonwoven absorbent hygiene products Confitex Technology has become the first company to win both of the nonwovens industry’s top honors, the INDEX Award and the Hygienix Innovation Award
DuPont Launches Tyvek® with Renewable Attribution for Consumer & Industrial Applications Enabling customers to achieve more sustainable material sourcing without changing how they use Tyvek®
Rouven Zietzs Kolumne “Kreislaufwirtschaft”: Grün nur noch mit Beleg Ein neues Gesetz räumt mit grünen Floskeln auf der Packung auf. Lebensmittelhersteller trifft es härter als andere Branchen
Plasma Technology Could Help Plant-Based Packaging Replace Plastic Researchers used advanced plasma technology to apply layered, protective coatings to the surface of cellulosic nanofibril (CNF) films, with the goal of reducing water absorption and improving moisture resistance
Comment: How do we bring biobased packaging materials to commercial scale? Ward Heij, business development manager at Colesco Circular & Climate Credit Impact Fund (C4IF), discusses the opportunities and challenges for biobased materials
29 September 202623 September 2026 Green Science Alliance Developed Plant Biomass based, TPO & HEMA-free Vegan Gel Nail Polish Green Science Alliance have dedicated themselves to the R&D of leading-edge environmental technologies, driving progress toward decarbonization, carbon neutrality, and the realization of a sustainable society
mycoustics – 3D Druck mit Pilzmyzel Forschungsprojekt zu einer Verfahrensprozesskette für die formwerkzeuglose Produktion mit Pilzmyzel erfolgreich abgeschlossen
Alder BioInsights News Review: Biobased products, August 2026 Green chemistry to deliver high-performance, commercially viable biobased ingredients that lower environmental impact without compromising quality
Cosmo Oil to Begin Utilizing Naphtha Co-Produced During SAF Production Bionaphtha produced from biomass-based feedstocks offers significant environmental benefits compared with conventional fossil fuel-derived naphtha and is expected to serve as a sustainable resource
Geschlossenes Kreislaufkonzept: Vom Kaffeesatz zum Kaffeebecher Aus Kaffeesatz neue Kaffeebecher herstellen: Das dänische Start-up Grounded Cups hat diese Idee zur Serienreife gebracht. Ein spritzgießfähiges Compound, automatisierte Prozesse und ein geschlossenes Kreislaufkonzept bilden die Grundlage für die Produktion in Millionenstückzahlen
Closed-Loop Concept: From Coffee Grounds to a Coffee Mug Making new coffee cups from coffee grounds: The Danish startup Grounded Cups has brought this idea to mass production. An injection-moldable compound, automated processes, and a closed-loop concept form the basis for producing millions of units
Skyrenu delivers its first batch of CO2 captured directly from the air as part of a technological showcase for carbon valorization This first delivery marks a significant milestone in demonstrating the potential of linking direct air capture to technologies that convert carbon into low-carbon fuels
28 September 202622 September 2026 I’m green™ bio-based Helps Deterra® Win Multiple Industry Awards for Pharmaceutical Packaging Developed with bio-based polymer, it reduces the carbon footprint of the packaging material compared to equivalent fossil-based polyethylene, all whilst maintaining the technical performance required for pharmaceutical disposal applications
„I’m green™ bio-based” verhilft Deterra® zu mehreren Branchenauszeichnungen für pharmazeutische Verpackungen Der CO₂-Fußabdruck des Verpackungsmaterials wurde im Vergleich zu gleichwertigem, fossilem Polyethylen reduziert, wobei die für die Entsorgung von Arzneimitteln erforderliche technische Leistungsfähigkeit erhalten bleibt
World’s Largest Green Methanol Project Achieves ISCC EU Certification Buyers, shipping lines, and regulators increasingly require certification under ISCC EU to demonstrate compliance with sustainability and GHG emissions-saving criteria
Bundesumweltministerium startet Innovationsplattform “Circular AI Hub” – Künstliche Intelligenz soll Unternehmen der Kreislaufwirtschaft helfen Innovationsplattform startet mit Ideenwettbewerb "AIDEAS #1 – Ideen für zirkuläre Geschäftsmodelle"
25 September 202621 September 2026 Biobasierte Flüssigfarben – Rowasol GreenLine für nachhaltige Kunststoffanwendungen Speziell für den Einsatz in Kunststoffen umfasst das Portfolio Farbstoffe auf Basis verschiedener pflanzlicher Rohstoffquellen wie Indigo, Curcumin und Rettich-Extrakten, auch ein natürliches Schwarz auf Basis pflanzlich gewonnenen Kohlenstoffs sowie ein natürliches Weiß auf mineralischer Basis wurde entwickelt
New Bio-Based Liquid Colors for Plastics Applications Developed specifically for plastics applications, the current colorant portfolio includes materials derived from indigo, curcumin and radish extracts, it also features a black colorant based on plant-derived carbon as well as a white colorant of mineral origin
Kunststoffbranche zeigt Zukunftspotenzial auf Konferenz in Berlin Material-Innovationen für die Hightech-Agenda Deutschland - Bessere Rahmenbedingungen zur Vermarktung von Innovationen nötig
Europe’s Circular Plastics Ambitions Need an Innovation-Friendly Framework Plastics Europe Deutschland brought together industry leaders, researchers, and policymakers in Berlin on 11 September 2026 for its Innovation Press Conference, "Innovative Plastics for Germany as a High-Tech Location
30 strategies, three visions: What kind of bioeconomy is the world building? Scientific capabilities, innovation, scale-up infrastructure and manufacturing capacity can be as important as access to biomass
24 September 202618 September 2026 Investment in Europe’s alternative protein companies grows – but sector can no longer rely on venture capital alone The latest figures reveal that new forms of investment are beginning to strengthen Europe’s alternative protein landscape and build the capacity needed to scale
Investitionen für alternative Proteine steigen – doch die Branche kann sich nicht allein auf Risikokapital verlassen Eine Analyse von GFI zeigt, dass im ersten Halbjahr 2026 vor allem Unternehmen im Bereich der Fermentation mehr Kapital einwerben konnten. Die Zahl an Deals hat sich jedoch halbiert – private Investitionen konzentrieren sich auf weniger Unternehmen. Gemischte Finanzierungsmodelle, bei denen privates Kapital und öffentliche Investitionen zusammenwirken, werden daher immer wichtiger
Chairman Cho Hyun-Joon Targets European Bio-Based Textile Market with regen™ Bio Spandex Consecutive Participation in Global Exhibition in Denmark, Belgium, and the U.S., Leading the European Bio-Based Textile Market with an Integrated Bio-Spandex Platform
Avantium and Klöckner Pentaplast advance next-generation food packaging with PEF capacity reservation agreement The companies' to explore Avantium's PEF (polyethylene furanoate), branded as releaf®, in thermoformed food packaging applications, including food trays and other packaging