Finnish bio-based materials project advances 100% cellulose-based film and coating technology as a scalable alternative to fossil-based packaging
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland and LUT University have advanced fully cellulose-based film and coating materials through the F3 – Films for Future bio-based materials project, enabling the packaging industry to reduce and replace plastic while meeting performance and processing requirements
EU Project shows how digital tools can scale bioeconomy solutions
A European initiative has demonstrated how digital marketplaces and regional partnerships can help agricultural side streams reach higher-value markets, offering a practical model for scaling bioeconomy solutions across diverse contexts
Biocatalytic upgrading of natural biopolymers for reassembly as multipurpose materials
Most biocatalysts help break down plant materials into simple fuels and chemicals. EU-funded researchers used instead advanced enzyme engineering to tailor intact plant materials for use in high-performance products
Plant for fossil-free plastics planned
According to Hogan, the world's first newly built plastics plant powered by renewable electricity and green methanol is expected to cut carbon dioxide emissions by about 1.5 million metric tons a year versus oil-based production, and the figure could double if coal is used as the raw material
BASF Agricultural Solutions successfully commissions new fermentation plant for crop protection products in Ludwigshafen
BASF Agricultural Solutions has successfully commissioned its BioHub, a new fermentation plant for biological and biotechnology-based crop protection products, at the Ludwigshafen site
BASF Agricultural Solutions nimmt neue Fermentationsanlage für Pflanzenschutzmittel in Ludwigshafen erfolgreich in Betrieb
BASF Agricultural Solutions hat ihren BioHub, eine neue Fermentationsanlage für biologische und Biotechnologie-basierte Pflanzenschutzprodukte, am Standort Ludwigshafen erfolgreich in Betrieb genommen
Renewable Materials Conference announces Six Nominees for the Innovation Award, Final Programme and High-Level Expert Panel
The leading global event on the renewable carbon economy from 22-24 September 2026 in Siegburg/Cologne (Germany) will showcase the latest advances and future prospects in bioeconomy, CCU and recycling for the defossilisation of chemicals and materials
Die Renewable Materials Conference stellt sechs Nominierte für den Innovation Award, das finale Programm und ein hochrangiges Panel vor
Das weltweit führende Event zur erneuerbaren Kohlenstoffwirtschaft präsentiert vom 22. bis 24. September 2026 in Siegburg die neuesten Fortschritte und Zukunftsperspektiven für Bioökonomie, CCU und Recycling für die Defossilisierung von Chemikalien und Materialien
Ohmium and InSolare Collaborate to Deliver a Multi-application Green Hydrogen Project for NLC India Limited
Ohmium and InSolare Energy have announced their collaboration on a 4 MW capacity landmark green hydrogen project for NLC India Limited in Neyveli, Tamil Nadu. NLC India Limited is a pioneer in renewable energy development and continues to expand its green energy portfolio to support India's carbon neutrality and energy transition goals
Increase in grain legume area in Germany
According to the German Federal Statistical Office's latest forecast of grain legume cultivation area for the 2026 harvest, the dry pea area in Germany has expanded to approximately 147,400 hectares, representing a 14 per cent rise compared to the previous year
Emerging and promising applications which lead to reducing CO₂ emissions – driven in part by the locations of production plants
Many efforts are underway to help reduce carbon emissions - some of the technologies outlined in this article will have to rely on subsidies in order to make them economically viable
Naturally sustainable – bio-based compounds and films for demanding applications
The market for bio-based plastics is set to nearly double over the next five years. While total production volume stood at 4.5 million metric tons in 2025, projections indicate that it will rise to more than 8.5 million metric tons by 2030
Natürlich gut – Biobasierte Compounds und Folien für anspruchsvolle Anwendungen
Der Markt für biobasierte Kunststoffe wird sich in den kommenden fünf Jahren nahezu verdoppeln. Lag die Produktionsmenge im Jahr 2025 noch bei 4,5 Millionen Tonnen, soll sie sich Hochrechnungen zufolge bis 2030 auf mehr als 8,5 Millionen Tonnen steigern
traceless® opens first industrial production facility for nature-based material innovation
Hamburg-based materials pioneer traceless® has created the world’s first industrial production facilities for a next-generation natural polymer technology. The goal is to combat global plastic pollution, end dependence on fossil raw materials, and build a circular bioeconomy in Europe
traceless® eröffnet erste industrielle Produktionsanlage für naturbasierte Materialinnovation
Der Hamburger Materialpionier traceless® schafft die weltweit ersten industriellen Produktionskapazitäten für eine Naturpolymer-Technologie der neuen Generation. Ziel ist es, die weltweite Plastikverschmutzung zu bekämpfen, die Abhängigkeit von fossilen Rohstoffen zu beenden und eine zirkuläre Bioökonomie in Europa aufzubauen
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