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2 June 20252 June 2025

World Bio Markets – Driving the Commercialisation of Industrial Biomanufacturing

Over 400 industry leaders will exchange their knowledge and network in order to accelerate the transition to a fossil-free economy

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Leading Companies Launch American Alliance for Biomanufacturing (AAB) to Bolster U.S. Industrial Leadership

New coalition aims to accelerate U.S. capabilities in scalable, secure biomanufacturing

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Huntsman to launch bio-based I-BOND® resins for composite wood products

Two new bio-based products for woodworking and wood processing technology to reduce the carbon footprint of composite wood products

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NNFCC Limited Rebrands to Alder BioInsights, reinforcing its commitment to advancing the bioeconomy

The new brand identity represents an important change that prepares the organisation for continued growth and leadership in the bioeconomy sector

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Neuseeland: ​Neues Bioeconomy Science Institute wird gegründet

Das Institut will Innovationen in Landwirtschaft, Aquakultur, Forstwirtschaft und Biotechnologie sowie die Herstellung neuer biobasierter Technologien und Produkte vorantreiben

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New Zealand: New Bioeconomy Science Institute to be formed

Minister Shane Reti, Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology, today announced that new consolidated Crown Research Institutes (CRIs) will be formed from 1 July 2025

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Global 2025/26 vegetable oil production set to hit record levels

According to research by Agrarmarkt Informations-Gesellschaft (mbH), palm oil is set to remain the world's most important vegetable oil in terms of production and consumption

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30 May 202528 May 2025

Borealis introduces renewables-based polymer grade for footwear midsoles

Borealis has introduced a renewables-based ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) grade, designed for shoewear midsoles

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Borealis stellt eine Polymertype auf Basis erneuerbarer Rohstoffe für Schuhzwischensohlen vor

Borealis hat ein Ethylenvinylacetat (EVA) auf Basis erneuerbarer Rohstoffe auf den Markt gebracht, das für Zwischensohlen von Schuhen entwickelt wurde

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Avantium Signs Capacity Reservation Agreement with BIOVOX for PEF in Pharmaceutical Applications

The multi-year capacity reservation ensures BIOVOX preferred access to PEF volumes produced by Avantium's future licensee network

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Tyrosine-derived polybenzoxazine coatings offer eco-friendly marine anti-fouling solution

A newly developed bio-based polybenzoxazine coating made from L-tyrosine combines inherent antibacterial activity with low surface energy, offering an environmentally friendly approach to marine antifouling

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28 May 202523 May 2025

Milestone for bioeconomy research in Germany: Foundation stone laid for Leibniz Innovation Farm for Sustainable Bioeconomy

The complex will house a biorefinery with a plant fiber lab, laboratories, offices and seminar rooms, as well as a hall for high-quality agricultural technology and storage facilities

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Meilenstein für die Bioökonomie-Forschung in Deutschland: Grundstein für Leibniz-Innovationshof für nachhaltige Bioökonomie gelegt 

Hier soll eine Bioraffinerie mit Pflanzenfasertechnikum, Labor-, Büro- und Seminarräume sowie eine Halle für hochwertige Landtechnik und Lagerkapazitäten entstehen

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Magnon, Power2X and ErasmoPower2X to explore development of e-methanol at Magnon’s industrial complex in Puertollano

Around 380,000 tonnes of biogenic CO₂ will enable the annual production of 200,000 tonnes of synthetic methanol and force the decarbonization of hard-to-electrify sectors such as aviation, shipping and chemicals

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Diese Under-Armour-Kollektion ist komplett kompostierbar

Unter dem Motto “Protect This Earth” zeigen Under Armour und Unless eine Kollektion, die sich nach 30 Tagen auflöst

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Foodres AI Printer Food Waste 3D Printing Wins Platinum at the A’ Social Design Award 2025

Foodres AI Printer by Yiqing Wang and Biru Cao honors the remarkable design quality and innovative approach embodied in the creation

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27 May 202521 May 2025

Avantium Partners with the Bottle Collective to Launch Innovative Fiber Bottles

The Bottle Collective was launched in 2023 by PA Consulting and PulPac, which propriate technology uses renewable pulp and cellulose resources to produce low-cost, high-performance fiber-based packaging

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New Dawn Bio: wood production in the lab

Together with Ruben van Spaandonk, the dutch biotechnology scientist Tom Clement grows wood in the lab – from real plant cells

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Buchveröffentlichung: Die Kreisläufe der Circular Economy und Bioökonomie

Die Autoren setzen sich in ihrem Buch mit der Vorstellung natürlicher Kreisläufe auseinander und fragen, inwiefern der Begriff auf technische und wirtschaftliche Prozesse übertragbar ist

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ZS2 Technologies Scales First Domestic Production of Magnesium Cement Technology in North America

High-performance cement building materials now made with patented low-carbon tech and Canadian-sourced inputs, replacing overseas supply with North American resilience

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$1.5M Gift to Help ABPDU Advance U.S. Biomanufacturing

The support from philanthropists Eric and Wendy Schmidt will allow ABPDU to further its research on the science of scale-up

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26 May 202521 May 2025

Synhelion’s solar fuel powers steamboat in world first

With steamboat „Gallia“ Synhelion is showing, that its solarfuels are now ready for large-scale deployment - without requiring modifications to existing infrastructure, engines, or vehicles

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Synhelion betankt erstmals Dampfschiff mit Solartreibstoff

Mit dem Dampfschiff „Gallia“ zeigt Synhelion, dass seine Solartreibstoffe bereit sind für den Einsatz in der Praxis - ganz ohne Anpassungen an bestehende Motoren oder Infrastrukturen

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K&R Solutions Group Drives Widespread Adoption of Bio Knit Fabric with CiCLO® technology in Signage Across Airports, Offices, and Retail Spaces Nationwide

CiCLO technology reduces lasting microplastic pollution while keeping signage durable and eye-catching

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Verpacken mit Pilzen: Myco bietet biologisch abbaubare Alternative zu Polystyrol

Das tschechische Unternehmen Myco hat ein Verpackungsmaterial auf Basis von Pilzgeflecht entwickelt, das nach Gebrauch vollständig abgebaut werden kann

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Myco develops mushroom-based biodegradable alternative to polystyrene

Czech company Myco has developed a mycelium-based packaging which degrades naturally in the environment

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Biodegradable biocomposite pots reinforced with mercerized sugarcane bagasse for sustainable agriculture and plastic waste mitigation

Egyptian researchers developed biocomposites for the use of natural pots in greenhouses by integrating natural fillers and pretreatment techniques to develop sustainable alternatives to traditional plastic pots

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23 May 202520 May 2025

Nature’s fiber composite: Researchers develop living material from fungi

Empa-researchers have developed a bio- and fungal mycelium-based material, which not only is completely biodegradable, it is also tear-resistant and has versatile functional properties

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Faserverbundwerkstoff aus der Natur: Forschende entwickeln lebendiges Material aus Pilzen

Empa-Forschende haben ein biobasiertes Material entwickelt, das auf einem Pilzmycel basiert, welches nicht nur vollständig biologisch abbaubar, sondern auch reissfest ist und vielseitige funktionale Eigenschaften besitzt

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From beer to bioplastics: How LIFE RESTART fuels circular economy and cuts plastic waste in Sicily

LIFE RESTART transforms beer waste into bioplastics, replacing fossil fuel plastics use , while creating jobs in a depopulated Sicilian region

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Covation Biomaterials kündigt die Einführung von BioPTMEG auf der Chinaplas 2025 an

Die bio-basierte Alternative zu Petroleum-basiertem PTMEG, um die Abhängigkeit der Kunden von nicht-erneuerbaren Materialien zu reduzieren und die Haltbarkeit und gleichzeitig die Widerstandskraft von Spandex, Polyurethanen and thermoplastischen Elastomeren zu erhalten

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Ethanol industry calls for carbon capture support following economic study

E15 could also boost needed demand for corn industry

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InventWood Announces $15 Million First Close of Series A to Launch Revolutionary SUPERWOOD Material

Milestone brings company’s total secured capital to over $50 million as it prepares for commercial shipments in Q3 2025

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22 May 20253 June 2025

Renewable Materials Conference 2025: Nominees for the Innovation Award & Final Programme Unveiled

Latest update on the world's largest conference on innovative and renewable chemicals and materials, fossil-free plastics and related policies from 22-24 September 2025 in Siegburg/Cologne (Germany)

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Renewable Materials Conference 2025: Nominierte für den Innovationspreis und endgültiges Programm bekannt gegeben

Neueste Informationen zur weltweit größten Konferenz für innovative und erneuerbare Chemikalien und Materialien, fossilfreie Kunststoffe und politische Rahmenbedingungen vom 22.–24. September 2025 in Siegburg bei Köln

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Pilot Chemical Company Announces Exclusive Partnership with Novvi LLC to Bring Biobased Alpha Olefin Sulfonate Surfactant Technology to the North American Market

This partnership leverages Novvi’s bio alpha olefin technology and commercial-scale feedstock supply with Pilot’s reputation as a leading alpha olefin sulfonator and anionic surfactant provider

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From poultry waste to food packaging: the end of plastic wrap as we know it?

The European ViSS project aims to solve the challenges of “mixed” food packaging, will sustainably and scalably produce PHB biopolymers, free from PFAS, using waste from the poultry and sugar industries

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Starch-based microplastics could cause health risks in mice, study finds

“Long-Term Exposure to Environmentally Realistic Doses of Starch-Based Microplastics Suggests Widespread Health Effects” - Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry

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INERATEC Produces First Green Hydrogen-Based E-Fuel at Pioneering Commercial Plant in Frankfurt, Germany 

This is an important milestone in scaling the power-to-liquid (PtL) technology to a market-ready level

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21 May 202520 May 2025

Metsä Group and Amcor partner to develop recyclable food packaging

The collaboration aims to leverage both companies' expertise in innovative packaging technologies to create cycle-ready products that meet the growing demand for sustainable alternatives

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Metsä und Amcor – Kooperation bei faserbasierten Verpackungen

Durch die Kombination des von Metsä Spring entwickelten Holzfaserformprodukts Muoto mit einem fortschrittlichen Hochbarriere-Folien-Liner und der Deckeltechnologie von Amcor soll die Partnerschaft innovative Lebensmittelverpackungen auf Faserbasis liefern, die verderbliche Lebensmittel schützen und die Haltbarkeit verlängern

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Lignin Industries Raises €3.9mn To Accelerate Commercialisation and Scaleup Plans

Fresh off the back of unveiling technological breakthroughs and signing a partnership with compounder and distributor Hellyar Plastics, Lignin Industries takes in investment to support ongoing commercialisation. As the company continues to scale and progress commercial deals, the investment will enable Lignin Industries to maintain its current positive trajectory and seize market opportunities

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20 May 202520 June 2025

nova Session: Policy Update on Circular Economy for the Chemicals and Materials Sector

June 25 13:00 - 15:00 CET (online), Hosts: Kaj Seeger and Luciano Proto Cassina (nova-Institute)

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Innovative accelerated biodegradation test that cuts evaluation time by two thirds

The plastics industry is moving towards a more sustainable model, driven by circular economy principles and innovation in biodegradable and compostable materials

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Naphtha no longer competitive feedstock: Braskem

Brazil-based petrochemical producer Braskem is pursuing a strategic shift in polymers production by favoring natural gas liquid (NGL) feedstocks and moving away from naphtha

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Evaluation of the substitution of polyethylene for polylactic acid in sanitary pads through life cycle assessment

While sustainable alternatives to traditional pads exist, they are not widely adopted due to their low level of commoditization

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Stabil, leicht, CO2-speichernd: Hölzerne Hohlprofile für die Industrie nehmen Fahrt auf

Verschiedene Forschungsansätze, ein Ziel: Mit Vollholz und Holzwerkstoffen neue Anwendungsbereiche erschließen

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19 May 202519 May 2025

The development of renewable ethanol biorefineries as a strategic resource to accelerate the transition towards a competitive low-carbon economy

The debate was moderated by Sarantis Michalopoulos, Senior Network Editor at Euractiv

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16 May 202516 May 2025

Neue Lederalternative: ohne Plastik, vegan und biologisch abbaubar 

Das Darmstädter Startup Revoltech GmbH hat eine neue Lederalternative entwickelt

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Biomaterials are back on the green investment agenda

Biomaterials companies received $392 million in funds in the first three months of 2025 alone