13 March 20269 March 2026 How microbe-powered tech cleans and recovers value from wastewater The Schröder's team from the University of Greifswald reviewed microbial electrochemical technologies (METs) in a Frontiers in Science article, where microbes help clean water while producing electricity or fuels and reclaiming valuable nutrients
Have your say on the EU’s post-2030 climate policy framework Respondents are asked for their input on how to review the EU’s future climate rules to make sure they are fair, affordable, and adapted to different national situations while ensuring achievement of our climate targets
12 March 202610 March 2026 thyssenkrupp Uhde selected for biomass-to-methanol technology integration study for Nova Sustainable Fuels in Canada The study aims to provide a solid basis for future investment decisions and represents a significant step toward sustainable fuel production in Canada
thyssenkrupp Uhde ausgewählt für Biomasse-zu-Methanol-Projekt von Nova Sustainable Fuels in Kanada Die Studie soll eine solide Grundlage für zukünftige Investitionsentscheidungen schaffen und stellt einen wichtigen Schritt in Richtung nachhaltiger Kraftstoffproduktion in Kanada dar
£16.23 million investment secured for new biorefinery in Grangemouth Celtic Renewables will use the fresh investment to fund the planning and development of a new £120 million industrial-scale biorefinery at Grangemouth with 10x the production capacity of the company’s current facility
DBU bleibt verlässliches Sprungbrett für grüne Startups Report des Borderstep Instituts – Großes Klimaschutzpotenzial
A new era of winter driving begins: Nokian Tyres launches entirely new type of studded winter tire that automatically adapts to changes in temperature The Nokian Tyres Hakkapeliitta® 01 is the world’s first winter tire with on-demand grip
11 March 20268 April 2026 AI Circular Economy Conference 2026 Fuels Innovation at the Intersection of AI and Circular Economy Industry, research and AI development experts explore how digital intelligence accelerates the transition to renewable carbon and circular materials
AI Circular Economy Conference 2026 beflügelt Innovationen an der Schnittstelle von KI und Kreislaufwirtschaft Experten aus den Bereichen Industrie, Forschung und KI-Entwicklung untersuchen, wie digitale Intelligenz den Übergang zu erneuerbaren Kohlenstoff- und Kreislaufmaterialien beschleunigen kann
Fabulose: Fabricating vegan and circular leather alternatives from bio-tech derived cellulose High-performance, biobased and recyclable leather-like fabrics to be developed by a consortium coordinated by the German Institutes of Textile and Fiber Research (DITF) within an EU-Project
Fabulose: Vegane und kreislauffähige Lederalternativen aus biotechnologisch gewonnener Zellulose Leistungsstarke, biobasierte und recycelbare lederähnliche Stoffe will ein Konsortium unter Koordination des DITF in einem EU-Projekt herstellen
Stargate Hydrogen signs the first partnership in the UK with Seacht Group Agreement with Seacht Group marks the company’s entry into the UK hydrogen market
CityUHK research team develops 3D-printed biomimetic “mechanoelectrical” smart materials inspired by sea urchin spines The naturally occurring porous ceramic structure within sea urchin spines possesses an unexpected capability for mechanoelectrical perception
PureCycle and TOPPAN Establish Partnership to Deliver Sustainable Packaging Solutions with Recycled Content PureCycle and TOPPAN are partnering to address growing brand owner demand for sustainable packaging that includes recycled content
10 March 20269 March 2026 Defossilisation through Innovation: One Week left to Submit Abstracts for the Renewable Materials Conference Renewable Materials Conference from 22–24 September 2026 in Siegburg/Cologne (Germany): 80 presentations, 20 panel discussions, 16 workshops and an exhibition offer comprehensive networking with 400– 500 participants
Defossilisierung durch Innovation: Nur noch eine Woche bis zum Ende der Einreichungsfrist für die Renewable Materials Conference Renewable Materials Conference vom 22.–24. September 2026 in Siegburg/Köln (Deutschland): 80 Vorträge, 20 Podiumsdiskussionen, 16 Workshops und eine Ausstellung bieten umfassende Networking- Möglichkeiten für 400–500 Teilnehmende
“Solar battery” supplies hydrogen from solar energy at the touch of a button – Copolymer enables flexible use of energy over time For the first time, a German researchers team succeded in developin a new material that can store the energy from sunlight for several days and then release it in the form of hydrogen "at the push of a button"
„Solarbatterie“ liefert auf Knopfdruck Wasserstoff aus Sonnenenergie – Copolymer ermöglicht zeitlich flexible Energienutzung Einem deutschen Forscherteam ist es erstmals gelungen, ein Material zu entwickeln, das die Energie des Sonnenlichts über mehrere Tage speichern und schließlich „auf Knopfdruck“ in Form von Wasserstoff abgeben kann
Establishment of the World’s First Global Supply Chain to Introduce the Use of Renewable Plastics in Sony’s High-Performance Products The various plastic materials from renewables manufactured through this supply chain are slated for use in Sony’s products that will be launched worldwide
Breadcrumbs lead to fossil free production of everyday goods The humble breadcrumb could hold the key to cutting out fossil fuels from one of the chemical industry’s most widely used reactions, according to a new study
Orientierung für den nachhaltigen Einkauf: FNR aktualisiert Datenbank „Umweltzeichen Kompakt“ Über 200 Gütezeichen für biobasierte Produkte und Dienstleistungen – mit 12 Warengruppen und zahlreichen Filtern
MULTIPLY: 10 algae-based products for 5 key sectors AIMPLAS is developing in a consortium sustainable solutions and materials from compounds and polymers extracted from microalgae for different packaging applications
9 March 20264 March 2026 Siemens and CAPHENIA accelerate scale-up of Sustainable Aviation Fuel The goal is to develop a standardized automation and digitalization template for CAPHENIA's Plasma Boudouard Reactor (PBR) that is modularly scalable and can be adapted to different locations
Siemens und CAPHENIA beschleunigen Scale-up von nachhaltigem Flugkraftstoff Ziel ist die Entwicklung eines standardisierten Automatisierungs- und Digitalisierungs-Templates für CAPHENIAs Plasma-Boudouard-Reaktor, das modular skalierbar ist und an unterschiedliche Standorte angepasst werden kann
6 March 20262 March 2026 DNFI at ICC Bremen 2026 Several international experts are being invited to provide updates on developments from around the globe
Rise of the rice robots – creating active smart materials Rice exhibits rare behaviour - allowing scientists to create new materials designed to behave in ways impossible for natural materials
Beton aus der Asche Ein Forscherteam von der Technischen Hochschule Köln und der RWTH Aachen Universität vergleicht verschiedene Karbonatisierungsverfahren, um herauszufinden, welches das meiste CO2 speichert
German scientists turn trash ash into CO2-binding concrete for sustainable construction The researchers team from TH Cologne and RWTH Aachen University are comparing wet and moist carbonation to see which stores the most CO2
Evolved microbe thrives in methanol to produce key industrial chemicals A UNIST research team secured a highly methanol-tolerant strain through adaptive laboratory evolution, as for biorefinery technology to be economically viable, the microbial strain must proliferate rapidly even in high-concentration methanol environments
5 March 20262 March 2026 Researchers use fungus to create plastic-free food packaging New, water- and oil-proof food packaging material made of mycelium from mushrooms and cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs) from wood that easily decomposes
Forscher nutzen Pilze zur Herstellung plastikfreier Lebensmittelverpackungen Mycelium macht Verpackungen wasser- und ölbeständig wie Plastik
BioTreasure Secures €2.5M from SPRIND to Scale Integrated Bio-Chemical Manufacturing Platform BioTreasure, backed by SPRIND and leveraging Insempra's industrial biotechnology platform, has advanced to Stage III of SPRIND's Circular Biomanufacturing Challenge
Winners of Emirates Biotech HQ design competition announced The winning team, from the United Arab Emirates University had a well-developed architectural concept for natural light and flow with minimal structural refinements, which match with Emirates Biotech’s vision for a sustainable headquarters
Blue Circle Olefins signs an option & service agreement with Chane Circular Methanol to Olefins (MTO) production facility in Rotterdam benefitting from Chane’s professional logistic services and storage facilities for renewable methanol feedstocks
4 March 202627 February 2026 Avantium and Will & Co Launch Collaboration to Advance FDCA in Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants, and Elastomers This partnership leverages Will & Co’s strong position and expertise in the CASE industry and Avantium’s patented YXY® Technology
Printable Enzyme Ink Powers Next-Generation Wearable Biosensors Researchers overcome key challenges in the mass production of enzymatic biofuel cells, paving the way for self-powered wearable sensors
INEOS awarded €300 million grant by French Government to rejuvenate and decarbonise Lavera site and cut CO2 emissions by 331,000 tonnes per annum The programme will also improve the long-term competitiveness of one of France’s most important industrial assets, securing thousands of skilled jobs
Frankreich fördert Dekarbonisierung des Ineos-Standorts Lavéra Ineos erhält vom französischen Staat eine Förderung in Höhe von 300 Mio. EUR für die Modernisierung und Dekarbonisierung des Standorts Lavéra und die Reduzierung der CO2-Emissionen um 331.000 t/a
Mark Your Calendar: National Biobased Products Day is March 8, 2026 Get Ready — The Fourth Annual National Biobased Products Day is Almost Here! Mark your calendars for March 8, 2026, because this year’s celebration is going to be bigger and better than ever!
3 March 20262 March 2026 The nova-Institute Establishes new Renewable Feedstock Department to Lay the Groundwork for Industrial Defossilisation This strategic expansion is designed to address the critical challenges and opportunities involved in sustainably sourcing renewable carbon for the chemical and materials industries
Neue Abteilung „Renewable Feedstock“ am nova-Institut schafft Grundlagen für die industrielle Defossilisierung Diese strategische Erweiterung zielt darauf ab, die entscheidenden Herausforderungen und Chancen im Zusammenhang mit der nachhaltigen Beschaffung erneuerbarer Kohlenstoffquellen für die Chemie- und Materialindustrie anzugehen
Balrampur Chini Mills Signs MoU with Lucknow Cantonment Board; Secures First Institutional Order from Lucknow Cantonment Board As a frontrunner in sustainable governance, the Lucknow Cantonment Board (as a pilot project to provide green and sustainable initiatives) is the first Government institution to place an order with India’s first domestic PLA manufacturer
Waterloo researchers turning plastic waste into vinegar Sunlight-powered process converts plastic waste into a valuable chemical without added emissions
The petrochemicals hidden in your home Petrochemicals dominate the modern home but with sustainable alternatives, we can do without
2 March 20262 March 2026 Pioneer of the First Hour: Michael Carus Steps Down After More Than 30 Years From nova-Institute’s Management After more than three decades at the helm, founder and CEO Michael Carus is set to step down as head of the Renewable Carbon division on 1 March 2026. Lars Börger as the new CEO, will take over this key position of the nova-Institute together with COO Linda Engel, while Carus will remain with the research and consulting company as a senior advisor and shareholder. This change takes place after a one-year transition phase, as planned
Dr. Lars Börger Charts nova-Institute’s Renewable Carbon Future As New CEO Incoming leader envisions pragmatic defossilisation to position Europe as circular economy champion
Plastic Recyclates and Biopolymers as Raw Materials for Fibers and Films Sustainable Design of Geosynthetics and Roof Underlayments Made from Recyclates
Kunststoff-Rezyklate und Biopolymere als Rohstoff für Fasern und Folien Geokunststoffe und Dachbahnen aus Rezyklaten nachhaltig gestalten
Varaha Launches Varaha Industrial Partners Program (VIPP) to Scale Industrial Biochar Carbon Removal in Côte d’Ivoire The VIPP Côte d'Ivoire project will convert cashew shells into high-quality biochar through controlled gasification, supporting long-term carbon storage and improving soil fertility for farmers