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5 November 202530 October 2025

Novoloop® and Shanghai Huide Science & Technology Announce Strategic Partnership to Scale Lifecycled™ TPU Production

Together, Novoloop and Huide have successfully produced multiple batches of Lifecycled™ 67A TPU on commercial reactive extrusion lines using Novoloop’s Lifecycled™ polyol and formulations

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4 November 202530 October 2025

A computer mouse made of wood: Green electronics thanks to biodegradable circuit boards

Empa researchers have developed a biodegradable version - their biomaterial is based entirely on wood and can be processed into functional circuit boards for electronic devices

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Computermaus aus Holz: Grüne Elektronik dank biologisch abbaubaren Leiterplatten

Empa-Forschende haben eine biologisch abbaubare Variante entwickelt - ihr Biomaterial basiert vollständig auf Holz und lässt sich zu funktionierenden Platinen für elektronische Geräte verarbeiten

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AIMPLAS continues to expand the scope of its accredited biodegradation and compostability testing with new recognitions from DIN CERTCO and BPI

Thanks to these certifications or eco-labels, companies can highlight that their products are environmentally sustainable in major global markets

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New biochar-enhanced cement could lock away more carbon dioxide

Researchers develop alkali-modified biochar to boost carbon capture and cement strength

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Why bad land makes for good feedstock

Crops grown on marginal land can make industry more sustainable

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3 November 202528 October 2025

Lignin valorization

There is still much work to be done before lignin-based products are commercialized, like ensuring consistent lignin supplies, achieving consistent quality and compatibility of end products with end-use applications

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Die Neue Materialien Bayreuth GmbH unterstützt das ZIM-Innovationsnetzwerk RE-FIBER für kreislauffähige Faserverbundlösungen

Ziel des frisch gestarteten Netzwerks ist es, die Umweltbilanz von Bauteilen aus Faser-Kunststoff-Verbunden (FKV) signifikant zu verbessern. Die NMB bringt hierfür ihre langjährige Kompetenz bei der Entwicklung von Verarbeitungstechnologien ein – und eine ganze Halle voll mit industrietauglicher, digitalisierter Anlagentechnik entlang der gesamten Prozesskette

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Salt water fuel signals shift to clean shipping

Britain’s first all-in-one hydrogen maritime demonstrator splits hydrogen directly from seawater, then stores it safely at room temperature and pressure, without pressurised tanks or super-cold systems needed normally

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Breakthrough – Fiber screw caps on a trajectory towards equal or lower in cost than fossil plastic

The latest generation of fiber screw caps can match or outperform fossil plastic in material cost, while delivering significantly lower energy consumption during production

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Cannabinoids Produced From Yeast

Researchers have been able to get a form of yeast to produce cannabinoids, but much more work needs to be done to generate commercially viable quantities

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31 October 20253 November 2025

AI Circular Economy Conference 2026: How AI Powers Progress from Chemical and Material Innovations to Data Security – Preliminary Program now Published

Leading experts highlight the diverse role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across circular chemistry, materials, and industrial innovation

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AI Circular Economy Conference 2026: Wie Künstliche Intelligenz Innovationen in der Chemie, Materialentwicklung und Datensicherheit vorantreibt – Vorläufiges Programm jetzt veröffentlicht

Führende Expertinnen und Experten demonstrieren die vielfältige Rolle von Künstlicher Intelligenz (KI) in den Bereichen Kreislaufchemie, Werkstoffe und industrielle Innovation

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BASF and IFF announce strategic collaboration to drive next-generation enzyme and polymer innovation

The aim of the partners is, to accelerate the development of IFF’s Designed Enzymatic Biomaterials™ technology platform and create next-generation enzyme technologies

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BASF und IFF starten strategische Partnerschaft für Enzym- und Polymerinnovationen der nächsten Generation

Ziel der Zusammenarbeit ist es, die Designed Enzymatic Biomaterials™-Technologieplattform von IFF zu beschleunigen und Enzymtechnologien der nächsten Generation zu entwickeln

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Artificial Ocean Carbon Recycling System Converts Seawater CO2 into Valuable Chemicals

A Chinese researchers collaboration has developed an artificial ocean carbon recycling system that captures CO2 from seawater and directly converts it into succinic acid

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P2 Science Launches CitroComplex® Nourish for high performance skin care

Innovative and globally compliant green chemistry blend delivers natural performance for skin care and personal care applications 

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Wie mechanische Recycler ihre Rezyklate aufwerten

Lindner und Procter & Gamble (P&G) stellen mit Flexloop eine Lösung für verunreinigte Verpackungsabfälle vor. Wie der lösemittelbasierte Prozess hochwertige Rezyklate für sensible Anwendungen ermöglicht

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Scientists Must Leverage, Not Compete with, AI Systems

From lab robots to models for results-based protocols, automation can transform discovery only if tools become more intuitive and accessible to scientists

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30 October 202527 October 2025

Microalgae convert CO2 into useful basic chemicals

Researchers from Chemnitz University of Technology, Leipzig University, and Fraunhofer FEP are using microalgae to produce the important basic chemical glycolate from carbon dioxide and sunlight

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Mikroalgen wandeln CO2 in nützliche Basischemikalie um

Forscher der TU Chemnitz, der Universität Leipzig und des Fraunhofer FEP nutzen Mikroalgen, um aus Kohlendioxid und Sonnenlicht die wichtige Grundchemikalie Glykolat zu produzieren

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GFBiochemicals Accelerates Growth with Strategic Leadership Hires and Sustainable Market Expansion

As part of this development, GFBiochemicals partnered with Listgrove, the specialist international recruitment consultancy for the plastics, packaging and chemicals industries

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A prototype glucose battery inspired by the body’s metabolism

Inspired by how human bodies break down glucose for energy using enzymes, the team incorporated riboflavin into a prototype flow cell battery

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Glucose-Flow-Batterie nach menschlichem Stoffwechsel: Vitamin B2 erzielt Leistungswerte von Vanadium

Wissenschaftler der Pacific Northwest National Laboratory haben einen Prototyp einer Flow-Cell-Batterie entwickelt, die anstelle teurer und toxischer Metalle die Kombination von Glukose und Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) zur Energiespeicherung nutzt

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Studie: Die Wahrheit über die Ökobilanz von Verpackungen

Kunststoff, Glas oder Karton? Eine umfassende Ökobilanz-Studie von Polyvia vergleicht 130 Verpackungen und kommt zu differenzierten Ergebnissen

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29 October 202524 October 2025

EREMA Group investiert in australischen Technologie-Pionier BlockTexx®

Der australische Pionier hat ein Verfahren entwickelt, das Polyester und Cellulose aus Mischgeweben trennt

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The LYCRA Company Previews New Denim Technologies at Kingpins Amsterdam

Samples of LYCRA® VintageFX Fiber and Renewable LYCRA® EcoMade Fiber Showcased

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Canopy’s 10th Hot Button Report Marks Breakthrough in MMCF Supply Chain

Major Producers Deliver on Transparency and Next Gen Innovation

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Algenesis Labs Partners with Safic-Alcan to Bring Soleic® Sustainable Materials to Europe

The collaboration will bring Algenesis's Soleic® technology to Europe, giving brands and processors access to high-performance, circular materials for footwear, consumer products, and more

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Large-format additive manufacturing with sustainable materials and higher quality, more resistant parts

The Plastics Technology Centre (AIMPLAS) is leading the MAT3D-XL project, an initiative that is developing sustainable composite materials and integrating auxiliary technologies

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28 October 202522 October 2025

Eni launches authorisation process in Priolo for new biorefinery and chemical recycling plant for plastics

The Italian Ministry of the Environment and Energy Security approved the application to proceed with the construction on Versalis’ proprietary Hoop® technology

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OLIWA Project Kicks Off to Revolutionize Olive Waste Repurposing in the Mediterranean

The project’s main objective is to support the sustainable repurposing of olive waste into co-products for use in animal feeds, functional ingredients, packaging, and biogas

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Deutsche Papiersackindustrie: Bürokratieaufwand steigt weiter

Es wird zwar weiterhin hohen Wettbewerbs- und Regulierungsdruck geben, aber erste positive Signale bei einzelnen Herstellern deuten auf eine allmähliche Markterholung hin

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Palsgaard introduces Einar® 987 anti-fouling additive for the PE and PP polymerisation process as a safer alternative to ethoxylated amines

Made completely from renewable raw materials, the food-grade additive Einar® 987 has been developed to address concerns about the ethoxylated amine (EA) chemistry

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Palsgaard: Anti-Fouling auf pflanzlicher Basis

Eine Polyglycerinester-Mischung (PGE) aus Fettsäuren von Pflanzenölen wird als Alternative zu den oft eingesetzten ethoxylierten Aminen (EA) eingesetzt

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27 October 202521 October 2025

European plastics industry at cliff edge as competitiveness collapses

New data shows dwindling market share, falling turnover and stalling circular transition

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Europas Kunststoffindustrie verliert an Boden – Wettbewerbsfähigkeit sinkt spürbar

Neue Daten zeigen schrumpfende Marktanteile, sinkende Umsätze und eine stockende Transformation zur Kreislaufwirtschaft

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BIOS MATER Project Launches to Drive Safe, Circular, and Low-Carbon Construction

A central focus of the project is the development of four innovative bio-based construction products: sandwich panels for flooring, interior panelling, and furniture

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Research shows potential of biodegradable circuit boards for wireless comms tech

UofG engineers are teaming up with industry to develop environmentally-friendly, biodegradable circuit boards for use in wireless communication technologies

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Helping farmers, boosting biofuels: New WSU-led paper shows promising cover crop benefits

New research has found cover crops that are viable in Washington’s normal “off season” don’t hurt the soil and can be sold as a biofuel source

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Seaweed solutions for the hardest plastics to recycle

Biobased versions of thin film plastics are safer for health and the planet

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24 October 202520 October 2025

Verbio publishes business results for 2024/25 and and expects significant recovery in FY 2025/26

Biofuel production reaches more than 1.2 million tonnes of biodiesel and bioethanol and 1,190 GWh of biomethane | Verbio confirms preliminary result with EBITDA of EUR 14.2 million | Focus project: bio-based chemicals of strategic importance | Outlook: significant EBITDA recovery expected in FY 2025/26

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Verbio zieht Bilanz für GJ 2024/25 und erwartet deutliche Erholung im GJ 2025/26

Biokraftstoffproduktion erreicht mehr als 1,2 Millionen Tonnen Biodiesel und Bioethanol sowie 1.190 GWh Biomethan | Verbio bestätigt mit 14,2 Millionen Euro EBITDA das vorläufige Ergebnis | Fokusprojekt biobasierte Chemikalien von strategischer Bedeutung - Ausblick: Deutliche EBITDA-Erholung in GJ 2025/26 erwartet

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Kunststoffe für die Transformation

In einem eigenen Gebäude im Freigelände präsentiert die Dow Chemical Company zur K 2025 auf großzügigen Ausstellungsflächen seine neusten Materialentwicklungen und Anwendungen in den Bereichen Verpackung, Konsumgüter, Infrastruktur und Mobilität

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Dutch living coffin makes it into TIME’s best inventions list

Loop's biodegradable, moss-lined coffin made from mushrooms and hemp fibers has been recognized as one of TIME's Best Inventions of 2025

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Safe as houses: bio-insulation in EU energy security

Biobased insulation shows how EU energy security and climate policy can go hand in hand

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23 October 202522 October 2025

Upcoming RCI-webinar about underestimated methane emissions and their impact on carbon footprints of fossil and renewable feedstocks

The Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI) invites industry and policy stakeholders to a free public webinar on their latest report ‘Increased Methane Emissions in Crude Oil & Natural Gas Supply’

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Sasol International Chemicals Commercializes First Insect Oil-Based, Nonionic Surfactant for Care Chemicals Markets

LIVINEX IO 7 provides a drop-in replacement for traditional oleochemicals

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Braskem Unveils Bio-based Product Innovations at K 2025

Braskem's collaboration with Dutch innovators Bottle Up and Eurobottle brings bio-based materials into practical, reusable designs

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Braskem: Neue biobasierte Produkte

Braskem und der deutsche Kunstrasen-Spezialist Polytan präsentieren biobasierte Innovationen für Sportbeläge in Olympia-Qualität