8 April 20261 April 2026 Syensqo unveils AI-designed, bio-sourced innovation to advance scalp care This new active responds to rising demand for solutions that hydrate and soothe the scalp, supporting the skinification of hair care
Cocoon Secures $15M Series A to Fix A Critical Supply-Demand Gap in the Concrete Industry Cocoon unlocks a new source of SCMs by converting an underutilized and robust supply of steel slag, a byproduct of electric arc furnaces (EAFs), into a low-cost, high-performance cement replacement
RES acquires PLA production facility PLA is derived from a range of natural feedstocks and is used in a wide variety of applications, from injection moulding to extrusion, from blow moulding to thermoforming, through to 3D printing
RES: Übernahme einer PLA-Produktionsanlage in Termoli – Betriebsstart Ende 2027 in Planung Als Rohstoffbasis nennt das Unternehmen verschiedene natürliche Quellen, darunter agrarische Ausgangsstoffe, lignozellulosische Reststoffe, Algen sowie organische urbane und industrielle Biomassen
nova-Institute Renews Partnership with Bio Innovations Europe 2026 as Headline Partner nova-Institute brings unparalleled expertise in biomass, carbon capture and utilisation (CCU), and recycling as the three pillars of renewable carbon
Waiākea Hawaiian Volcanic Beverages Pioneers First Commercial Use of Sustainable Algae Black™ on Beverage Packaging The brand is the first in the world to implement and commercialize labels printed with an ink made using carbon-negative, algae-derived pigment
7 April 20267 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
UK innovation turns distillery waste into supercapacitors University of Kentucky researchers collaborated with local distilleries across the region and partnered with researchers at Friedrich Schiller University Jena in Germany to develop the prototype
Vom Destillationsrückstand zum Energiespeicher: Forscher verwandeln Bourbon-Nebenprodukte in Superkondensatoren Brennereiabfälle versorgen Superkondensatoren mit 25-facher Energie im Vergleich zu herkömmlichen Geräten
Changhua Begins Commercial Production of CO2 Polyols Based on Econic’s Technology Carnol polyols are designed for use in polyurethane foams, coatings, elastomers, and other applications in which they offer both environmental benefits and improved performance
UPM and Paramelt introduce bio-based food packaging concept UPM’s advanced barrier base papers combined with Paramelt’s innovative bio-based heat-seal and barrier technology deliver a recyclable paper-based solution
Nationale Chemieagenda vorgelegt – Für eine starke und wettbewerbsfähige Chemieindustrie Das nun vorgelegte Maßnahmenpapier ist das Ergebnis eines breiten Dialogs, der zahlreiche Experten zusammen brachte und deren Umsetzung in einem strukturierten Follow-up-Prozess weiter begleitet wird
Groundbreaking carbon-storing concrete sets pathway to net-zero in industry first Holcim UK has partnered with Canary Wharf Group (CWG) and a host of top civil engineering consultancies and universities in a leading industry collaboration to produce a net zero concrete
Advanced Biotech For Sustainability (AB4S) Coalition Unveils “The Molecule Manifesto,” Pinpointing Four Key Pathways to a $1.1 Trillion Biotech Economy New roadmap identifies the specific molecular "winners" ready for immediate commercial scale-up to meet global climate and supply chain goals
2 April 20261 April 2026 New Interview and Workshop Announcement: PYSOLO at EUBCE 2026 The EU-funded project PYSOLO is advancing innovative solutions for industrial defossilisation and now offers fresh insights into its progress
INERATEC and TERTU establish Joint Venture T.H2 to build a synthetic fuel plant in Normandy The plant will process approximately 60,000 tonnes of wood residues per year, sourced from the regional forest and industries
INERATEC und TERTU gründen das Joint Venture T.H2 zum Bau einer Anlage für synthetische Kraftstoffe in der Normandie Die Anlage wird jährlich etwa 60.000 Tonnen Holzreststoffe verarbeiten, die aus den regionalen Wäldern und der Industrie stammen
NEXTCHEM awarded a licensing and Process Design Package in China based on its proprietary NX CONSER™ MAN and NX CONSER™ Duetto technologies The agreement covers the integrated BDO and DMS production, enabling downstream applications such as PolyButylene Succinate (PBS), supporting the transition toward bio-based and circular materials
Uganda and Nigeria push for bio-based growth Agtech and bioenergy are seeing surging policy interest as the countries turn to local biomass for industrialisation and supply stability
1 April 202626 March 2026 Avid Organics to Launch the World’s First Commercial-Scale Bio-Based Glycolic Acid, AviGa™ Bio HP70, at in-cosmetics® Paris India’s largest manufacturer of glycolic acid developed its first bio-based glycolic acid to reach commercial scale globally
Citroniq and Premier Product Marketing, a Vinmar company, Announce 15-Year Binding Offtake Agreement for Carbon-Negative Polypropylene Under the agreement, Premier Product Marketing will support the global marketing and distribution of OrganiqPP®, leveraging its extensive international network and expertise
Lenzing Group positions bio‑based materials as a strategic asset for Europe’s economic security Roundtable in Brussels to discuss how bio‑based materials can strengthen Europe’s economic security and support the shift toward a fossil‑free future
Lenzing Gruppe positioniert biobasierte Materialien als strategischen Faktor für die wirtschaftliche Sicherheit Europas Über ein Roundtable‑Gespräch in Brüssel, das erörterte, wie biobasierte Materialien Europas wirtschaftliche Sicherheit stärken und den Übergang in eine fossilfreie Zukunft beschleunigen können
IFF Expands Latin American Footprint With New Enzyme Hub, Brazil Application Lab IFF will now produce enzymes locally from the initial biological stage increasing processing efficiency and enabling faster adjustments as customer needs evolve across a lot of applications
Waste cooking oils emerge as sustainable feedstock for alkyd resin production A review highlights the potential of waste cooking oil as a renewable raw material for alkyd resin synthesis, offering eco-friendly solutions for high-performance coatings while addressing waste disposal concerns
31 March 202626 March 2026 Horizon Europe Project PYSOLO: New Factsheet Highlights the Potential of Concentrated Solar Thermal (CST) for Industry By providing renewable high-temperature heat, the technology can play a crucial role in both decarbonisation and defossilisation efforts
Risks and opportunities for a circular plastics economy – Position paper “AI in the plastic value chain by 2030” Artificial intelligence as the key to a circular plastics economy by 2030
Chancen und Risiken für eine zirkuläre Kunststoffwirtschaft – Positionspapier »Künstliche Intelligenz in der Kunststoffwertschöpfungskette bis 2030« Künstliche Intelligenz als Schlüssel zur Circular Plastics Economy bis 2030
Turning crops into carbon sinks: Biochar offers a low-cost path to carbon removal in China Biochar, a stable carbon-rich material produced by heating biomass under low-oxygen conditions, can lock carbon in soils for decades or even centuries while improving soil health
Avantium announces its full year 2025 results Avantium is well positioned for a transformative year and will remain committed to creating value for their shareholders by leading the transition to a fossil-free chemical industry
Brugnoli develops fabric with 89% bio-based content The polyamide component is EVO by Fulgar, derived entirely from renewable sources, the elastomer is LYCRA EcoMade renewable fiber
30 March 202624 March 2026 Turning sawdust into fire-resistant materials What is usually burned to generate energy today could protect houses tomorrow. Researchers at ETH Zurich and Empa have found a way to press sawdust with a mineral binder to create a robust, flame-retardant material. It’s even recyclable
Aus Sägemehl wird ein Brandschutzmaterial Was heute meist im Ofen landet, könnte morgen Häuser schützen. Forschende der ETH Zürich und der Empa haben einen Weg gefunden, Sägemehl mit einem Mineralbinder zu einem schwer entflammbaren, robusten Material zu pressen. Dieses ist sogar kreislauffähig
Bioökonomie: Rat unterstützt Übergang biobasierter Innovationen vom Labor zur Produktion Bioökonomierat unterstützt die Nutzung biobasierter und kreislauforientierter Lösungen in allen einschlägigen Sektoren – als nicht-fossile Alternativen
Bioeconomy: Council backs moving bio-based innovations from lab to production Council promote the use of bio-based and circular solutions across all relevant sectors – as fossil-free alternatives
Mehrheit der Deutschen will mehr Tempo bei GreenTech forsa: Die Befragten durften aus einer Liste bis zu drei Branchen auswählen, für die sie sich am meisten Innovationen wünschten
Outlast: Cooling Technology for Cotton and Viscose The latest development allows fresh2SKIN® to be applied while maintaining an exceptionally natural and soft handfeel
Outlast: Cooling für Naturfasern Die kühlende Technologie fresh2SKIN® kann jetzt erstmals erfolgreich auf zellulosebasierte Fasern übertragen werden, ohne den ursprünglichen, natürlichen Griff der Materialien zu verändern
27 March 202626 March 2026 nova experts (re)introduced: Dr Nadja Wulff Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) • Carbon Accounting • Scope 1–3 • ESG & Due Diligence
47% of EU’s electricity came from renewables in 2025 Compared with 2024, solar power was the fastest-growing source, with a 24.6% increase in 2025. In contrast, electricity generation from hydro power decreased by 11.8%
Fraunhofer IAP ebnet Weg für »grüne« Carbonfasern Biobasierte Carbonfasern geraten zunehmend in den Fokus, denn sie schonen Ressourcen, haben eine bessere CO2-Bilanz und machen die Wertschöpfungskette resilienter
Fraunhofer IAP Paves the Way for “Green” Carbon Fibers Bio-based carbon fibers are gaining increasing attention as they have a better CO2 balance, and make the value chain more resilient
Vegea scales up biomaterial made from grape waste GrapeSkin from Vegea is made from wine industry waste, mimics leather in appearance, feel and durability but is entirely plant-based
26 March 202623 March 2026 Grüne für Stärkung der Chemieindustrie „Chemieagenda 2045“ in Zusammenarbeit mit Industrie, Sozialpartnern, Umweltverbänden und Bundesländern gefordert
VTT spinout Elea & Lili raises EUR 2.5 million to commercialise microplastic-free superabsorbent material for hygiene and agriculture Backed by over a decade of biomaterials research at VTT, Elea & Lili is commercialising a cellulose-based alternative designed to replace common materials at an industrial scale
Entwicklung biobasierter Polyethylen-Fasern für textile Anwendungen Das bioPEtex Forschungsprojekt will Textilien aus 100% biobasiertem Polyethylen entwickeln, die sowohl umweltfreundlich als auch wirtschaftlich tragfähig sein sollen
Development of bio-based polyethylene fibers for textile applications The bioPETex project aims to develop textiles made from 100% bio-based polyethylene that are both environmentally friendly and economically viable
25 March 202620 March 2026 Level Nine Raises €4M to Unlock Locally Abundant Feedstocks for Europe’s Chemical Industry The company develops AI-designed catalysts that convert biomass into high-performance chemical intermediates
Energy storage breakthrough solves the fast-charging problem Custom electrodes made from organic material prevent chemical breakdown at high voltages