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8 May 20265 May 2026

Industry appeal: ‘Transformation boosters’ for the circular economy

An alliance of the chemical, plastics and recycling industries is urging the German government to take swift political action in an open letter

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7 May 20265 May 2026

An interview with Philippe Mengal, executive director of BIC. “The bioeconomy is not just about replacing fossil carbon. It is about redefining Europe’s place in the global economy

The next five years will determine whether Europe leads the bioeconomy, or imports it

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Research project investigates continued biodegradation of compostable plastics in soil

The German Austrian joint project seeks to gain scientifically sound insights into how fast fragments from compostable plastic films biodegrade in the environmen

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Forschungsprojekt untersucht fortgesetzten biologischen Abbau kompostierbarer Kunststoffe im Boden

Das deutsch-österreichische Partnerprojekt will wissenschaftlich fundierte Erkenntnisse darüber gewinnen, wie schnell sich Fragmente aus zertifiziert kompostierbaren Kunststofffolien im Boden biologisch abbauen

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PHAs are natural and fit within the Commission’s vision of a Circular Economy

PHA (Polyhydroxyalkanoates) are a class of Natural Polymers that have not been chemically modified

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6 May 20265 May 2026

Renewable Materials Conference: Final Program Released

The Global Networking Point of the Renewable Carbon Economy will take place in Siegburg/Cologne, Germany, from 22–24 September 2026

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Renewable Materials Conference: Finales Programm veröffentlicht

Siegburg wird vom 22. bis 24. September 2026 zum globalen Treffpunkt der erneuerbaren Kohlenstoffwirtschaft

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Bio-based foam replaces petroleum-based materials – without changing production processes

Together with several Fraunhofer institutes the Fraunhofer Cluster CCPE has successfully developed a “PBS Extrusion Foam (xPBS)”

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Biobasierter Schaumstoff ersetzt erdölbasierte Materialien – ohne Umbau der Produktion

Mit mehreren Fraunhofer Instituten konnte im Fraunhofer Cluster CCPE ein biobasierter PBS-Schaumstoff erzeugt werden, der nicht nur im Labor, sondern auch unter realitätsnahen Produktionsbedingungen funktioniert

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Covation Biomaterials’ First Commercial Plant for bioTHF and bioPTMEG Reaches Mechanical Completion; Xatryx®, Brand Unveiled for New Non-Food bioPTMEG

With a total investment of RMB 10 billion, the plant is planned in three phases, targeting a future total capacity of 500,000 tons per year of bio-based materials

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Erste kommerzielle Anlage von Covation Biomaterials für bioTHF und bioPTMEG erreicht mechanische Fertigstellung, Xatryx® Brand für neues Non-Food bioPTMEG vorgestellt

Die Anlage mit einer Gesamtinvestition von 10 Milliarden RMB ist in drei Phasen geplant und soll künftig eine Gesamtkapazität von 500.000 Tonnen biobasierter Materialien pro Jahr erreichen

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Why Naphtha Remains Crucial Despite Promising Greener Alternatives

While various technologies are underway, analysts say they have not yet reached a commercial scale sufficient to replace naphtha in terms of cost-effectiveness and productivity

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5 May 20265 May 2026

nova-Institute Provides Scientific Basis for EU Policy on Bio-based Plastic Packaging under PPWR

New analysis for the European Commission confirms no technical barriers to bio-based packaging, highlights average GHG emission savings, and recommends binding targets to drive defossilisation

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Natupla: Natural Plastic

Single-use plastic alternative from starch

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Sustainable Chemistry Changemakers: Der Weg in eine nachhaltigere Zukunft

Natupla: Vom ISC3 Start-up des Monats zum Vorreiter für stärkebasierte, biologisch abbaubare Kunststoffe

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Reifenabrieb macht ein Drittel des Meeresplastiks aus: Forscher und Start-up entwickeln Lösungen gegen Mikroplastik

Blasentechnologie in Regenklärbecken und ein Manta-inspirierter Waschmaschinenfilter sollen Mikroplastik früh abfangen

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Kandla Port Advances Methanol Bunkering, Marks Key Step Toward Green Maritime Transition

“India Moves Closer to Net-Zero Maritime Future as Kandla Pioneers Methanol Bunkering:” Sarbananda Sonowal

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4 May 202630 April 2026

Bridging the gap to commercial scale in bio-based industries

Bio Innovations Europe 2026, 10–11 June in The Hague

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Sustainability meets product protection: Why conventional blister packaging is no longer enough for nutraceuticals

The innovative pp-based NutriGuard® blister solution by SÜDPACK Medica already meets the PPWR requirements for recyclability

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Nachhaltigkeit trifft Produktschutz: Warum herkömmliche Blister bei Nutraceuticals nicht mehr reichen werden

Die PP-basierte Blisterlösung NutriGuard® von SÜDPACK Medica entspricht nach heutigen Berechnungsstandards bereits jetzt den PPWR-Vorgaben in puncto Recyclingfähigkeit

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Clean Food Group announces launch of CLEANOil™ ahead of in-cosmetics Global debut

Biotechnology-derived ingredient platform reaches commercial readiness following cross-industry collaboration

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Innovation as the answer: Techtextil and Texprocess honour solutions to global challenges with the 2026 Innovation Awards

The textile industry and many of its application sectors face unprecedented challenges – the winners of the Techtextil and Texprocess Innovation Awards 2026 provide solutions

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Innovation als Antwort: Techtextil und Texprocess küren mit Innovation Awards 2026 Lösungen für globale Herausforderungen

Die Textilindustrie und viele ihrer Anwenderbranchen stehen vor beispiellosen Herausforderungen – die Preisträger der Techtextil und Texprocess Innovation Awards 2026 liefern Lösungen

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RAB Lighting chooses PLEXIGLAS® proTerra molding compound for resource-efficient luminaire design

This type of Röhm’s brand polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) contains a proportion of attributed bio-circular raw materials, thereby lowering its CO₂e footprint

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RAB Lighting verwendet PLEXIGLAS® proTerra Formmasse für ressourcenschonendes Leuchtendesign

Diese Variante des Marken-Polymethylmethacrylats (PMMA) von Röhm enthält einen zugeordneten Anteil an biozirkulären Rohstoffen und weist daher einen reduzierten CO2-Fußabdruck auf

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30 April 202624 April 2026

New Sustainable Polymer Class Discovered

Researchers at the University of Bayreuth haver discovered a new polymer class which are characterised by biodegradable and recyclable properties and can also be processed in a more sustainable way

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Neue nachhaltige Polymer-Klasse entdeckt

Bayreuther Forscher haben eine neue Klasse von Polymeren entdeckt, die sich durch bioabbaubare sowie recyclingfähige Eigenschaften auszeichnen und sich zudem nachhaltig verarbeiten lassen

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Planetary secures $28M to expand sustainable protein fermentation

The company converts agricultural byproducts into high-value proteins, fibers, and enzymes to promote a circular bioeconomy

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Avantium’s Releaf and Hoogvliet Jongerius debut “From Plants to Plastic” at Milan Design Week 2026

releaf® allows designers and brands to explore new material expressions while reducing dependence on fossil‑based plastics

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Dritte Generation übernimmt Verantwortung: Carlo Remmele leitet künftig bei SÜDPACK die Business Unit Food

Carlo Remmele kennt die Lebensmittel- und Verpackungsbranche sehr gut und so wird er die Weiterentwicklung des Geschäftsbereichs vorantreiben und die Marktposition von SÜDPACK international weiter stärken

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Third generation steps into leadership: Carlo Remmele to head SÜDPACK’s Business Unit Food

Carlo Remmele knows the food and packaging industry very well and he will help shape the unit’s next phase of growth and further strengthen SÜDPACK’s presence in international markets

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29 April 202628 April 2026

Are you ready for a bio-based quota?

The nova-Institute’s new 'Renewable Feedstock' department offers a concise and timely expert workshop to help you prepare for the political challenges ahead

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Standing Ovation raises $34.2 million to scale up its breakthrough technology for producing dairy proteins through precision fermentation

Offering a sovereign and sustainable response to the surge in global demand for protein

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Eine neue Studie zeigt Wege aus der Stagnation und benennt zehn Schritte für eine Industriepolitik

Studie "Deutschland 2045" - Mehr Mut für das Morgen nötig

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28 April 202622 April 2026

Olfactory biocontrol pioneer Agriodor raises €15 million Series A to accelerate global deployment of its technology in international crop protection markets

France has a new perfume export - but this one’s for your crops

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NatureWorks Advocates Tariffs to Rebuild PLA Sector

NatureWorks urges the US government to impose tariffs on imported PLA resin and products, citing unfair trade practices by China, India, and Thailand that harm domestic manufacturing and suppress investment

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27 April 202622 April 2026

Free Webinar: Navigating Green Claims under the EU Empowering Consumers Directive (EmpCo)

What Businesses Need to Know Now! 20 May, 13-14 (CET), online and free of charge

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WACKER and biomanufacturing pioneer Amyris join forces in the personal-care sector

Both companies bring long-term expertise in the fields of biomanufacturing and silicone chemistry

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WACKER und Biotechnologie-Pionier Amyris bündeln Kräfte im Personal Care-Sektor

Unternehmen bringen langjährige Expertise in den Bereichen Biomanufacturing und Siliconchemie in die Partnerschaft ein 

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From overlooked woody biomass to the heart of next-generation batteries: Fibenol and UP Catalyst expand collaboration on lignin-based carbon materials

Using Fibenol's innovative Sunburst® technology, wood residues are transformed into advanced biomaterials

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Sweet-LOHC: Die nächste Generation chemischer Wasserstoffspeicher

Forschende des Forschungszentrums Jülich untersuchen in einem neuen Schwerpunkt  Speichermoleküle, die aus Bioabfällen hergestellt werden und zusätzliche Vorteile bieten

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Sweet-LOHC: The Next Generation of Chemical Hydrogen Storage

Researchers at Forschungszentrum Jülich are investigating storage molecules made from biogenic waste that offer additional advantages

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UIC researchers develop bioplastic as alternative to traditional bags

Made from natural plant materials like cellulose and lignin, the bioplastic aims to match the strength and performance of existing plastic bags

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24 April 202628 April 2026

nova experts (re)introduced: Dr. Anke Schwarzenberger

Renewable Feedstock Department – RCI Office – Communication – Renewable Materials Conference

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CRE.ACTIVE Design by ROMIRA – New disruptive solutions for aesthetic parts: Mold In Color Bio sourced compounds

Bio-PEB matrixes will allow companies and brands to have endless solid, metallic and speckle Mold In Color options with a reduced carbon footprint

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CRE.ACTIVE Design by ROMIRA – Neue disruptive Lösungen für ästhetische Teile: Bio-basierte Mold In Color Compounds

Bio-PEB-Matrizen gewähren den Unternehmen und Marken unzählige Optionen für einfarbige, metallische und gesprenkelte Mold In Color-Farben bei reduziertem CO2-Fußabdruck

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EIB and Eni sign €500 million in financing for new biorefinery in Sannazzaro de’ Burgondi

From 2028, the Sannazzaro plant will start producing HVO diesel biofuels and the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) biojet, with a production capacity of around 550,000 tonnes per year

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Charta-Kennzahlenbericht 2024/2025 zeigt Handlungsbedarf im Cluster Forst & Holz

Neue Daten zu Klimaschutz, Wertschöpfung, Ressourceneffizienz und Fachkräften

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Testori Textiles Creates Plant-Based Fiber Textile System for Aviation Industry

By replacing fossil-based materials without compromising aviation standards, Testori shows that sustainability and performance can work together to create modern aircraft interiors

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Acies Bio Progress on Fermentation Capacity Expansion

Strengthening Regional Supply Resilience and Scale-Up Capabilities of Biomanufacturing