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18 February 202512 February 2025

Bioeconomy Initiative: Eight demands for the economy of the future

Position paper: It will take decisive action to make Germany's economy more sustainable, more resilient and more fit for the future

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Fahrradhelm der Zukunft: Hier entsteht ein recyclebarer Helm aus Bioplastik

Alternative Kunststoffe aus dem Kreis Karlsruhe

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17 February 202513 February 2025

From the fibre to the injection molded component

Aim of the research project of SKZ Plastics Centre in Würzburg and the PTS Institut für Fasern & Papier in Heidenau, is to ensure that the injection-molded paper product can be easily returned to the paper cycle

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Von der Faser zum Spritzgießbauteil

Ziel des Forschungsvorhabens vom Kunststoff-Zentrum SKZ in Würzburg und dem PTS Institut für Fasern & Papier in Heidenau soll es sein, dass das Papierspritzguss-Produkt nach seiner Anwendungsphase problemlos in den Papierkreislauf zurückgeführt werden kann

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BioBond Announces Revolutionary Biobased Protective Coatings

Initial Focus Will Be on the Food Processing and Distribution Industries

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ModernSynthesis is making compostable materials that last a lifetime

The company's bacteria-based nanocellulose fibers can be manipulated in ways that simple plant fibers cannot - like being spread into a thin, wind-resistant film or textured to mimic high-quality leather

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Celtic Renewables’ Welcomes Deputy First Minister at Scotland’s First Biorefinery

The company takes by-products and waste from the food, drink and agriculture industries – including by-products from whisky distillation – and turns them into high-value green chemicals, bioacetone and biobutanol

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14 February 202514 February 2025

Bio? Synthetic? Well, which is it?

We admit, the term “biosynthetic” is somehow contradictory. Let’s dispel some myths about biosynthetics!

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10 Years of PaperWise, Hurray!

E-Brochure for Download - Milestones and Prizes - Marketleader for Paperproducts made from Agricultural Waste

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PaperWise feiert 10 Jahre: nachhaltige Meilensteine und Innovationen in der Papierbranche

E-Broschüre zum Download - Meilensteine und Auszeichnungen - Marktführer für Papier aus Agrarabfällen

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Avantium and EPC Engineering & Technologies Collaborate to Commercialize Continuous PEF Production Technology

The collaboration will combine the expertise of both companies to commercialize continuous polymerization of PEF (“PEF cPol Technology”)

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KelpEat introduces Solein®-powered protein snacks

KelpEat developed the product crafted with EU–farmed seaweed and Solein® - the microbial protein produced out of thin air

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Biobasierte Lösung für das Verpacken von Lebensmitteln mit Schutzatmosphäre entwickelt

Material basiert überwiegend auf PLA – Gute Barriereeigenschaften und Verarbeitbarkeit

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Carnegie Introduces Siltech Plus, The First Biobased High-Performance Coated Upholstery

Siltech Plus features bio-based polyurethane-coated upholsteries made with corn starch - combining sustainability with superior performance and cleanability

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Polyvel Europe: Neues Additiv-Masterbatch für die PLA-Verarbeitung – Beispiel Teebeutel-Verpackungen

Polyvel Europe stellt erstmals das neu entwickelte CT-L01 Slip-Additiv-Masterbatch vor, das Produktions­pro­zesse bei der Verarbeitung von PLA vereinfachen und dabei gleichzeitig die Oberflächenqualität verbessern soll

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13 February 202512 February 2025

EU Enforces Ambitious Packaging and Recycling Rules as New Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation Takes Effect Today

Everything you need to know about the binding targets for reusable packaging, recycled content, and bio-based materials set to reshape the packaging industry by 2028

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Sulzer launches PyroConTM to enhance plastic and biomass waste reduction

Sulzer is proud to add PyroCon, its new rapid condensing technology for biomass and plastic pyrolysis, to its portfolio of chemical technology solutions

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Sulzer: Neue Technologie für Pyrolyse von Kunststoffabfällen

Sulzer erweitert sein Portfolio chemischer Technologielösungen um PyroCon als neue Schnellkondensationstechnologie für die Pyrolyse von Biomasse und Kunststoffen

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TOUS les JOURS begins US introduction of plant-based straws produced with PHACT™ PHA, a low carbon, biopolymer from CJ Biomaterials

In 2024, CJ BMS successfully launched PHACT™ CB0400A, a PHA compound made from CJ BMS’ unique grades of amorphous and semi-crystalline PHA biopolymers

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DUS Airport & Greenlyte Carbon Technologies Partner to Build World’s First integrated DAC-to-SAF Facility

DUS Airport and Greenlyte Carbon Technologies Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Build The World’s First Integrated DAC-to-SAF Facility

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Düsseldorfer Flughafen plant Anlage für nachhaltigen Flugkraftstoff

Zusammen mit Greenlyte Carbon Technologies soll die weltweit erste voll integrierte Anlage zur Produktion von nachhaltigem Flugkraftstoff (DAC-to-SAF) errichtet werden

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German Federal Statistical Office expects increase in rapeseed hectarage in Germany

The UFOP pointed out that, due to increasing demand for biofuels production - particularly as palm oil becomes less available as a feedstock - rapeseed is currently in high demand, and this trend is expected to continue

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New additives increase the market potential of biopolymers

The aim of the research project was to optimize the processing possibilities and thus significantly improve the usability of PHA for industrial applications

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Neue Additive vergrößern Marktpotenzial von Biopolymeren

Das Forschungsprojekt hatte zum Ziel, die Verarbeitungsmöglichkeiten zu optimieren und damit die Nutzbarkeit von PHA für eine industrielle Anwendung deutlich zu verbessern

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12 February 20257 February 2025

Electrochaea and Baker Hughes Bring Commercial-Scale Biomethanation Technology to Market

This BEDP lays the foundations for large industrial-scale biomethanation applications and meets the growing demand for commercial-scale eMethane production

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Electrochaea und Baker Hughes bringen weltweit einzigartige Biomethanisierungs-Technologie auf den Markt

Das BioCat-Methanisierungssystem ist für industrielle Anwendungen ausgelegt und zielt damit auf die wachsende Nachfrage nach eMethan-Produktion im kommerziellen Maßstab

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Tidal Vision completes $140M Series B to Scale Chitosan Technologies Globally

Funding Fuels Global Expansion with New Facilities that Strengthen Supply of Chitosan Chemistries

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For the cultivation of greenhouse fruit and vegetables: plant clips made of certified industrial compostable biopolymer

For the sustainable cultivation of greenhouse fruit and vegetables, BASF has developed a certified industrial compostable biopolymer that can be used to manufacture black and white plant clips

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Für den Anbau von Obst und Gemüse im Gewächshaus: Pflanzenklips aus zertifiziert industriell kompostierbarem Biopolymer

Für den nachhaltigen Anbau von Obst und Gemüse in Gewächshäusern hat BASF ein industriell kompostierbares Biopolymer entwickelt, das zu schwarzen oder weißen Pflanzenklips verarbeitet werden kann

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The Danish bio-producer that made it in China

We look at how Novonesis broke into the Chinese market

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Innovative plant to turn wood into biochemicals – UPM Biochemicals selects Bilfinger as maintenance partner for sustainable biorefinery

First of its kind plant lays groundwork for production of consumer goods with reduced CO2 footprint

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Innovatives Verfahren verwandelt Holz in Biochemikalien – Bilfinger ist Instandhaltungspartner für nachhaltige Bioraffinerie von UPM Biochemicals

Weltweit erste Anlage ihrer Art ebnet Weg für Herstellung von Produkten mit einem reduzierten CO2-Fußabdruck

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11 February 20256 February 2025

AI-powered self-healing asphalt: A step toward sustainable net-zero roads

Self-healing asphalt roads, made from biomass waste and designed with the help of artificial intelligence (AI), could offer a promising solution to the UK's pothole problem, which is estimated to cost £143.5 million a year

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Asphalt aus Biomasseabfällen repariert Straßenrisse selbstständig 

Die Reparatur von Rissen in Straßen kostet viel Geld. Britische Wissenschaftler haben nun selbstheilenden Asphalt auf Biobasis entwickelt

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Seoul National University of Science and Technology Researchers Develop Bioink for Personalized Tissue Repair Using Kombucha SCOBY Nanocellulose

The bioink can be precisely applied directly onto damaged tissue with a digital biopen, offering a convenient solution for healing wounds

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APP Group Showcases Biodegradable Products at EcoPro 2024: Advancing Sustainable Packaging and Forest Restoration in Japan

The event serves as a platform to highlight APP Group's commitment to environmental management and innovative solutions

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Chemical looping turns environmental waste into fuel

Study finds low-carbon system boosts chemical efficiency

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Chemischer Kreislauf verwandelt Abfälle in Kraftstoff

Studie zeigt, dass ein kohlenstoffarmes System die chemische Effizienz steigert

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10 February 20255 February 2025

Plant-based substitute for fossil fuels developed for plastic foams

A Washington State University-led research team used an environmentally-friendly preparation of lignin as a substitute for 20% of the fossil fuel-based chemicals in polyurethane foam

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Biokunststoffe für den breiteren Einsatz fit gemacht

PHBV und sein chemischer „Verwandter“, Polyhydroxybutyrat (PHB), gelten als besonders interessante Biokunststoffe - diese und weitere aktuelle Themen aus dem Bereich der praxisrelevanten Kunststofftechnik stehen im Mittelpunkt des 29. Stuttgarter Kunststoffkolloquiums

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Signature of a term sheet to combine two technologies and bring SAF production to the next level

Global Bioenergies has signed a term sheet with a large international industrialist (undisclosed) to co-develop a process leading to Sustainable Aviation Fuels (“SAF”) at a reduced cost

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New project designs biobased plastics value chain

The ANIPH project will replace single-use fossil-based plastics with biobased and biodegradable PHA materials in disaster and conflict zones

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Enduro Genetics raises €12 million to unlock the future of scalable bioproduction

Enduro Genetics – the synthetic biology startup is transforming biomanufacturing by “addicting” cells to high production and the funding will be used to expand their platform and scale commercialization

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Das in Kopenhagen ansässige Unternehmen Enduro Genetics sammelt 12 Millionen Euro ein, um die Effizienz der Bioproduktion zu steigern: So geht’s

Das dänische Start-up gab bekannt, dass es den Fonds nutzen möchte, um seine Plattform zu erweitern und die Kommerzialisierung voranzutreiben

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7 February 20255 February 2025

Commission launches new Biotech and Biomanufacturing Hub to support innovative companies

The Hub will also help companies identify the support available to them at EU level and how to access this support to help them to expand and grow

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Kommission startet neue Plattform für Biotechnologie und Bioproduktion für innovative Unternehmen

Sie wird Unternehmen auch helfen herauszufinden, wie sie Zugang zu der auf EU-Ebene verfügbaren Unterstützung erhalten, um zu expandieren und wachsen zu können

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DePoly and PTI collaborate to create closed loop recycled PET bottle

DePoly’s technology has broken down PET and polyester back to its raw monomers to become blown into recycled PET bottles using PTI’s 40 years of expertise and technology

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Svante Selected for US DOE Funding to Advance Carbon Capture in the Pulp & Paper Industry

Additional value from sustainable biomass to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere

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Zukunft der Kreislaufwirtschaft von recyclebaren Verpackungen unter der Lupe

Die enge Zusammenarbeit entlang der gesamten Wertschöpfungskette ist erforderlich, um praxisnahe Lösungen für geschlossene Verpackungskreisläufe zu finden, für die es bisher noch keine zirkulären Stoffströme gibt

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Oxyle raises $16M to lead the fight against “forever chemicals” contaminating our water

Today, Swiss startup Oxyle announced a $16M seed round to scale its breakthrough solution to destroy, not just relocate, PFAS from wastewater