24 February 202618 February 2026 BASF supports European BDO supply security through increased production in Ludwigshafen By gradually increasing production output at its BDO plant in Ludwigshafen, Germany, BASF aims to support customers with stable and reliable supply across Europe
BASF stärkt europäische Versorgungssicherheit für BDO durch höhere Produktion in Ludwigshafen Durch die schrittweise Erhöhung der Produktionsmengen in der BDO-Fabrik am Standort Ludwigshafen unterstützt BASF ihre Kunden in Europa mit einer stabilen und zuverlässigen Belieferung
Metsä Group’s demo plant for a new lignin product starts up in Äänekoski The lignin from the bioproduct mill’s production process as raw material has a nameplate capacity of two tons of a new type of lignin product per day
Neue DIN SPEC bewertet Umweltwirkung von Textilfragmenten im Boden Hohenstein macht Bioabbaubarkeit und Ökotoxizität von Textilfasern erstmals unter realitätsnahen Bedingungen messbar
New DIN SPEC assesses environmental impact of textile fragments in soil Hohenstein introduces first realistic method to measure biodegradability and ecotoxicity of textile fibres in soil
Uzbek scientists create biodegradable film from plant-based polysaccharides Uzbekistan’s Academy of Sciences-researchers created the material by extracting water-soluble polysaccharides from locally available plants
23 February 202617 February 2026 Godavari Biorefineries Limited partners with Synthomer to develop bio-based alternatives to fossil-based monomers Through this partnership, Synthomer is commercialising bio-based butyl acrylate using biobased butanol produced by GBL
Plantsea Raises £350k In Crowdfunding Round To Scale Seaweed-Based Polymer Film The Welsh startup surpasses its crowdfunding target and moves from lab-scale testing to industrial-scale trials, aiming to replace PVOH with sustainable alternatives
20 February 202617 February 2026 Bio-based high-performance compound for the electrical industry In the recently launched two-year joint research project "HighTechPLA," Fraunhofer UMSICHT works with partners* to develop a bio-based high-performance compound based on polylactic acid (PLA)
Biobasierter Hochleistungskunststoff für die Elektroindustrie Im gerade gestarteten zweijährigen Verbundprojekt »HighTechPLA« entwickelt Fraunhofer UMSICHT zusammen mit Partnern* ein biobasiertes Hochleistungscompound auf Basis von Polymilchsäure (PLA)
SkyNRG announces Financial Close and starts construction on its first Sustainable Aviation Fuel plant DSL-01 in Delfzijl the Netherlands The financial close marks the transition from development to construction for this project
From lab to market: Signed by fungi Empa-researchers develop a standardized manufacturing process, for using a melamin-containing fungus as wood refining
Aus dem Labor auf den Markt: Vom Pilz signiert Empa-Forscher entwickeln ein standardisiertes Verfahren, Schlauchpilze zur Veredelung von Hölzern zu verwenden
Single-serve coffee capsules enter separate collection Plastic, aluminum and bioplastics ready to ensure recycling and sustainability as the European packaging regulation comes into effect
Aptar Pharma launches bio-based nasal spray pump The company highlights this development as a significant step toward reducing fossil-based plastics in healthcare packaging
19 February 202617 February 2026 Kraig Biocraft Laboratories Poised for Explosive Spider Silk Production Growth 2026 Production Plan Set for a record 10 Metric Tons of Recombinant Spider Silk Cocoon Per Month
Japanische Chemiekonzerne planen Ethylen aus Bioethanol Asahi Kasei, Mitsui Chemicals und Mitsubishi Chemical konsolidieren ihre Ethylenproduktion in Westjapan und setzen dabei auf biomassebasierte Rohstoffe. In Mizushima entsteht eine Pilotanlage, die mit der Revolefin-Technologie Basischemikalien aus Bioethanol erzeugen soll
Plant-based coatings conquer the seas Biobased coatings are matching petrochemicals in high-performance applications like shipping
Deutschland weltweit führend bei Technologien für die Kreislaufwirtschaft – Ostasien holt schnell auf Eine neue Studie der Bertelsmann-Stiftung zeigt auf, dass Deutschland jetzt einen verlässlichen gesetzlichen und finanziellen Rahmen für neue Innovationsimpulse braucht
18 February 202613 February 2026 Asahi Kasei, Mitsui Chemicals, and Mitsubishi Chemical enter basic agreement to promote decarbonization of ethylene production in western Japan Leveraging METI’s “Fiscal 2025 Support Program for Energy and Manufacturing Process Conversion in Hard-to-Abate Industries”
From litter to power: Turning cigarette butts into high-performance supercapacitors Cigarette butts—mainly composed of cellulose and cellulose acetate - represent an underutilized biomass resource whose polymeric structure makes them promising precursors for advanced porous carbons
Vom Müll zur Energie: Zigarettenkippen werden zu Hochleistungs-Superkondensatoren Umwandlung von Zigarettenstummeln in Kohlenstoffelektroden mit außergewöhnlicher Langzeitstabilität
Eni and Q8 partner for the construction of the Priolo biorefinery The joint project between Eni and Q8 Italy for the construction and subsequent industrial operation of the plant strengthens the thirty year partnership between the two companies
17 February 202612 February 2026 Alder BioInsights News Review: Biobased Products, February 2026 Industry players like Arkema, Cortec®, BioBond, and Braskem continue to prove that biobased polymers have reached industrial maturity, delivering high-performance, low-carbon solutions across the aerospace, defense, healthcare, and infrastructure sectors
Mizuno’s Artificial Turf Made with KANEKA Biodegradable Polymer Green Planet™ Adopted for the First Time at Vantelin Dome Nagoya This product offers a texture similar to that of conventional artificial turf while maintaining high durability. More than 90% of the resin used in the turf blades is derived from biomass, enabling a reduction in CO₂ emissions compared with petroleum-based artificial turf
Altreifenrecycling: Frankreich erkennt Pyrolyseöl als Rohstoff an Seit Januar dieses Jahres darf Pyrolyseöl aus Altreifen in Frankreich als regulärer Industrierohstoff gehandelt werden. Für die chemische Industrie ist das eine gute Nachricht. Und für die Recyclingindustrie auch
DevvStream signs collaboration to support biomass-to-fuels development in Louisiana The partnership aims to support the development of Southern’s biomass-to-fuels and chemicals platform in Louisiana, USA, focusing on de-risking and validating the technology
16 February 202612 February 2026 Live Puri replaces metal closures with fiber-based NutraCap “Choosing the right path in sustainability is complex – this choice was simple” Maaike Godts, Live Puri
Nachhaltige und effiziente Produktion von Ammoniak und Ameisensäure Forschende um Dandan Gao von der JGU haben Dreikomponenten-Katalysator für die gepulste Elektrolyse entwickelt
Sustainable and efficient production of ammonia and formic acid Research team led by Dandan Gao at JGU has developed a three-component catalyst for pulsed electrolysis
China clears path for Leaf Bio’s bio-based plastic in food packaging The company announced that its PEF (polyethylene furanoate) material has completed China’s national food-contact safety evaluation
13 February 202612 February 2026 Global Bio-based Polymer Market to Grow by 11% Annually Until 2030, Led by Europe and North America New market data shows: Capacity expansions in Europe and North America drive growth – Asia remains major region
Der weltweite Markt für bio-basierte Polymere wird bis 2030 jährlich um 11% wachsen, angeführt von Europa und Nordamerika Neue Marktdaten zeigen: Die Kapazitätserweiterungen in Europa und Nordamerika tragen zum Wachstum bei, während Asien weiterhin die wichtigste Rolle spielt
Henkel and Sekab are shaping the future with bio-based raw materials Collaboration drives sustainable raw material sourcing for high-performance industrial adhesives
Henkel und Sekab gestalten die Zukunft mit biobasierten Rohstoffen Förderung der nachhaltigen Rohstoffbeschaffung für leistungsstarke Industrieklebstoffe
Perspektiven für biologisch abbaubare Kunststoffe in Land- und Forstwirtschaft Umfrage zur Ermittlung des aktuellen Wissensstands gestartet
12 February 20269 February 2026 Eco-Products to Launch Environmentally Responsible Packaging Products in the UK Reusable, recyclable, and compostable products will be available through UK-based Vegware, a sister company of Eco-Products
Introducing the Materials Matter Standard, a shared direction for climate, nature, people, and animals Its purpose is to provide a common language and shared direction for the industry
Public procurement: the hidden EU bioeconomy driver Procurement could be a game changer for Europe’s circular and biobased industries
11 February 20266 February 2026 Nouryon launches industry’s first 100% biobased, biodegradable carboxymethylcellulose for laundry detergents FinnFix® PB MAX replaces conventional synthetic ingredients with a fully biobased, biodegradable alternative that delivers comparable or superior performance
Chewing gum containing PHA A test panel will evaluate chewing gum containing PHA (polyhydroxyalkanoates) produced using Bioextrax technology
Lab-grown algae removes microplastics from water Professor Susie Dai has used genetic engineering to create a new kind of algae that grows in wastewater and can turn microplastics into biomass that is easy to collect and remove
Novo Nordisk Foundation grants DKK 5.5 billion to elevate innovation in Denmark and Europe The funding will enable BII to expand its activities into new strategic areas and geographies, and support even more entrepreneurs and start-up-companies
Danish Startup Bags $5.8M to Roll Out Fossil-Free Pigments for Food & Textiles Denmark’s Octarine Bio has raised €5M ($5.8M) in new funding to launch precision-fermented pigments for food, textiles, and personal care this year
Prestigious Composites Award Bcomp and BMW Group are awarded at JEC 2026 for bringing natural fibre composites into BMW series production
10 February 20264 February 2026 Covestro introduces innovative CQ-Configurator for real-time sustainable polyurethane foam design Covestro, a leading supplier of high-tech polymer materials, has launched the CQ-Configurator, a pioneering digital tool that enables polyurethane value chain partners to design more sustainable foam solutions based on Covestro environmental data
Covestro stellt innovativen CQ-Configurator für nachhaltigeres Polyurethanschaum-Design in Echtzeit vor Covestro, ein führender Anbieter von Hightech-Polymerwerkstoffen, hat mit dem CQ-Configurator ein innovatives digitales Tool eingeführt, das Partner entlang der Polyurethan-Wertschöpfungskette dabei unterstützt, nachhaltigere Schaumstofflösungen auf Basis von Covestro-Produktumweltdaten zu entwickeln
Developing Novel Eco-Friendly High-Performance Gas Sensors Researchers used biodegradable polymers to create eco-friendly, high-performance, and stable gas sensors
New processes to manufacture sustainable bioplastics from agricultural waste and pruning residues AIMPLAS is leading the BIOVALSA project, an initiative that seeks to develop alternative routes for recovering value from rice straw biomass, thereby avoiding the use of costly chemical compounds
Lignin Industries launches bio-based elastomer to cut CO2 emissions Renol® TPV achieves a groundbreaking 50% reduction in CO2 emissions compared to traditional fossil-based TPV, helping industries meet decarbonization goals