2 April 20261 April 2026 New Interview and Workshop Announcement: PYSOLO at EUBCE 2026 The EU-funded project PYSOLO is advancing innovative solutions for industrial defossilisation and now offers fresh insights into its progress
INERATEC and TERTU establish Joint Venture T.H2 to build a synthetic fuel plant in Normandy The plant will process approximately 60,000 tonnes of wood residues per year, sourced from the regional forest and industries
INERATEC und TERTU gründen das Joint Venture T.H2 zum Bau einer Anlage für synthetische Kraftstoffe in der Normandie Die Anlage wird jährlich etwa 60.000 Tonnen Holzreststoffe verarbeiten, die aus den regionalen Wäldern und der Industrie stammen
NEXTCHEM awarded a licensing and Process Design Package in China based on its proprietary NX CONSER™ MAN and NX CONSER™ Duetto technologies The agreement covers the integrated BDO and DMS production, enabling downstream applications such as PolyButylene Succinate (PBS), supporting the transition toward bio-based and circular materials
Uganda and Nigeria push for bio-based growth Agtech and bioenergy are seeing surging policy interest as the countries turn to local biomass for industrialisation and supply stability
1 April 202626 March 2026 Avid Organics to Launch the World’s First Commercial-Scale Bio-Based Glycolic Acid, AviGa™ Bio HP70, at in-cosmetics® Paris India’s largest manufacturer of glycolic acid developed its first bio-based glycolic acid to reach commercial scale globally
Citroniq and Premier Product Marketing, a Vinmar company, Announce 15-Year Binding Offtake Agreement for Carbon-Negative Polypropylene Under the agreement, Premier Product Marketing will support the global marketing and distribution of OrganiqPP®, leveraging its extensive international network and expertise
Lenzing Group positions bio‑based materials as a strategic asset for Europe’s economic security Roundtable in Brussels to discuss how bio‑based materials can strengthen Europe’s economic security and support the shift toward a fossil‑free future
Lenzing Gruppe positioniert biobasierte Materialien als strategischen Faktor für die wirtschaftliche Sicherheit Europas Über ein Roundtable‑Gespräch in Brüssel, das erörterte, wie biobasierte Materialien Europas wirtschaftliche Sicherheit stärken und den Übergang in eine fossilfreie Zukunft beschleunigen können
IFF Expands Latin American Footprint With New Enzyme Hub, Brazil Application Lab IFF will now produce enzymes locally from the initial biological stage increasing processing efficiency and enabling faster adjustments as customer needs evolve across a lot of applications
Waste cooking oils emerge as sustainable feedstock for alkyd resin production A review highlights the potential of waste cooking oil as a renewable raw material for alkyd resin synthesis, offering eco-friendly solutions for high-performance coatings while addressing waste disposal concerns
31 March 202626 March 2026 Horizon Europe Project PYSOLO: New Factsheet Highlights the Potential of Concentrated Solar Thermal (CST) for Industry By providing renewable high-temperature heat, the technology can play a crucial role in both decarbonisation and defossilisation efforts
Risks and opportunities for a circular plastics economy – Position paper “AI in the plastic value chain by 2030” Artificial intelligence as the key to a circular plastics economy by 2030
Chancen und Risiken für eine zirkuläre Kunststoffwirtschaft – Positionspapier »Künstliche Intelligenz in der Kunststoffwertschöpfungskette bis 2030« Künstliche Intelligenz als Schlüssel zur Circular Plastics Economy bis 2030
Turning crops into carbon sinks: Biochar offers a low-cost path to carbon removal in China Biochar, a stable carbon-rich material produced by heating biomass under low-oxygen conditions, can lock carbon in soils for decades or even centuries while improving soil health
Avantium announces its full year 2025 results Avantium is well positioned for a transformative year and will remain committed to creating value for their shareholders by leading the transition to a fossil-free chemical industry
Brugnoli develops fabric with 89% bio-based content The polyamide component is EVO by Fulgar, derived entirely from renewable sources, the elastomer is LYCRA EcoMade renewable fiber
30 March 202624 March 2026 Turning sawdust into fire-resistant materials What is usually burned to generate energy today could protect houses tomorrow. Researchers at ETH Zurich and Empa have found a way to press sawdust with a mineral binder to create a robust, flame-retardant material. It’s even recyclable
Aus Sägemehl wird ein Brandschutzmaterial Was heute meist im Ofen landet, könnte morgen Häuser schützen. Forschende der ETH Zürich und der Empa haben einen Weg gefunden, Sägemehl mit einem Mineralbinder zu einem schwer entflammbaren, robusten Material zu pressen. Dieses ist sogar kreislauffähig
Bioökonomie: Rat unterstützt Übergang biobasierter Innovationen vom Labor zur Produktion Bioökonomierat unterstützt die Nutzung biobasierter und kreislauforientierter Lösungen in allen einschlägigen Sektoren – als nicht-fossile Alternativen
Bioeconomy: Council backs moving bio-based innovations from lab to production Council promote the use of bio-based and circular solutions across all relevant sectors – as fossil-free alternatives
Mehrheit der Deutschen will mehr Tempo bei GreenTech forsa: Die Befragten durften aus einer Liste bis zu drei Branchen auswählen, für die sie sich am meisten Innovationen wünschten
Outlast: Cooling Technology for Cotton and Viscose The latest development allows fresh2SKIN® to be applied while maintaining an exceptionally natural and soft handfeel
Outlast: Cooling für Naturfasern Die kühlende Technologie fresh2SKIN® kann jetzt erstmals erfolgreich auf zellulosebasierte Fasern übertragen werden, ohne den ursprünglichen, natürlichen Griff der Materialien zu verändern
27 March 202626 March 2026 nova experts (re)introduced: Dr Nadja Wulff Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) • Carbon Accounting • Scope 1–3 • ESG & Due Diligence
47% of EU’s electricity came from renewables in 2025 Compared with 2024, solar power was the fastest-growing source, with a 24.6% increase in 2025. In contrast, electricity generation from hydro power decreased by 11.8%
Fraunhofer IAP ebnet Weg für »grüne« Carbonfasern Biobasierte Carbonfasern geraten zunehmend in den Fokus, denn sie schonen Ressourcen, haben eine bessere CO2-Bilanz und machen die Wertschöpfungskette resilienter
Fraunhofer IAP Paves the Way for “Green” Carbon Fibers Bio-based carbon fibers are gaining increasing attention as they have a better CO2 balance, and make the value chain more resilient
Vegea scales up biomaterial made from grape waste GrapeSkin from Vegea is made from wine industry waste, mimics leather in appearance, feel and durability but is entirely plant-based
26 March 202623 March 2026 Grüne für Stärkung der Chemieindustrie „Chemieagenda 2045“ in Zusammenarbeit mit Industrie, Sozialpartnern, Umweltverbänden und Bundesländern gefordert
VTT spinout Elea & Lili raises EUR 2.5 million to commercialise microplastic-free superabsorbent material for hygiene and agriculture Backed by over a decade of biomaterials research at VTT, Elea & Lili is commercialising a cellulose-based alternative designed to replace common materials at an industrial scale
Entwicklung biobasierter Polyethylen-Fasern für textile Anwendungen Das bioPEtex Forschungsprojekt will Textilien aus 100% biobasiertem Polyethylen entwickeln, die sowohl umweltfreundlich als auch wirtschaftlich tragfähig sein sollen
Development of bio-based polyethylene fibers for textile applications The bioPETex project aims to develop textiles made from 100% bio-based polyethylene that are both environmentally friendly and economically viable
25 March 202620 March 2026 Level Nine Raises €4M to Unlock Locally Abundant Feedstocks for Europe’s Chemical Industry The company develops AI-designed catalysts that convert biomass into high-performance chemical intermediates
Energy storage breakthrough solves the fast-charging problem Custom electrodes made from organic material prevent chemical breakdown at high voltages
Durchbruch bei Energiespeichern löst das Schnelllade-Problem Maßgeschneiderte Elektroden aus organischem Material verhindern chemischen Zerfall bei hohen Spannungen
Circular Economy Is Inevitable For Our Chemical Industry Tomorrow’s success will hinge on creating closed loops: designing polymers for recyclability or pioneering chemical recycling to break plastics back to their original molecules
24 March 202618 March 2026 EU demand for palm oil continues to dwindle The Union zur Förderung von Oel- und Proteinpflanzen (UFOP) attributes to the exclusion of palm oil-based biofuels from being credited towards national quota obligations
POST-PURPLE promotes zero-waste urban biorefineries Advanced circular solutions that convert waste streams into resources, helping cities reduce pollution and generating new value chains
23 March 202617 March 2026 BEAM Circular Accelerator Powered by gener8tor Announces Second Cohort of Startups Advancing Circular Bioeconomy Innovation Program selects five companies from 200 applications to receive $100K in funding and strategic support
CURA and Grand Forks Concrete Partner to Decarbonize Cement with First-of-Kind Commercial Plant CURA and GFC will demonstrate how spent lime from agricultural processing can be upgraded into low‑carbon cement and nutrient‑rich agricultural inputs
Advanced Woody Biomass Alliance launches to unite expanding sector Evolving from the U.S. Industrial Pellet Association, the Alliance reflects broader participation across renewable carbon applications
Resilience-by-design in engineering Bacillus cell factories Engineered strains capable of withstanding harsh soils, detoxifying pollutants, or stabilizing microbial communities exemplify the shift from reactive to predictive biodesign
Emirates Biotech Joins European CIRCLE Consortium to Produce PLA from Food Waste The four-year project will demonstrate a first-of-its-kind industrial biorefinery that converts organic food waste into high-value bio-based chemicals, including polylactic acid (PLA)
20 March 202618 March 2026 Stora Enso releases climate resilience plan The climate resilience plan outlines how climate-related considerations are integrated into the Group’s strategy and operational decision-making
Commission proposes Industrial Accelerator Act to strengthen industry and create jobs in Europe This will boost manufacturing, grow businesses, and support the industry's adoption of cleaner, future-ready technologies
Kommission schlägt Rechtsakt zur beschleunigten Dekarbonisierung für eine stärkere Industrie und mehr Arbeitsplätze in Europa vor Auch die Einführung saubererer und zukunftsfähiger Technologien in der Industrie soll damit unterstützt werden
19 March 202613 March 2026 Commission launches call for interest in the European Bioeconomy Investment Deployment Group The aim is to mobilise coordinated public and private investment to scale up bio-based industries and improve financing tools, such as risk-sharing and blended finance
Die Wettbewerbsfähigkeit klimafreundlicher Kraftstoffe hängt vom Standort ab Klimafreundliche Kraftstoffe verursachen deutlich weniger Treibhausgasemissionen als fossile Alternativen, aber standortspezifische Faktoren sind meist entscheidend für den künftigen Erfolg einer Technologie