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18 August 202612 August 2026

Following the Trail of Slime

Snails can adjust the chemical composition of their mucus to make it liquid, solid or sticky as needed


Dem Schneckenschleim auf der Spur

Wie schaffen es Schnecken, mit demselben Schleim zu kriechen, zu haften und sich zu schützen? Forschende zeigen, dass sie dessen chemische Zusammensetzung je nach Aufgabe gezielt anpassen


Coffee grounds can be converted into a raw material for producing biofuels

A URV study has optimised a process to extract oil from spent coffee grounds, enabling the recovery of almost 90% of the yield obtained by other techniques, but with fewer impurities and with the remainder of the biomass able to be repurposed for new uses


Aus Ameisensäure wird Wasserstoff

Ein neuer Katalysator ermöglicht die Umwandlung von Ameisensäure in Wasserstoff und eröffnet damit Wege zu biobasierten Energiekonzepten


UK startup Ponda lands £2.35m to scale wetland-grown insulation

Ponda makes BioPuff, a plant-based insulation derived from typha, commonly known as bulrush - the 30-month project will establish a 30-hectare demonstration site dedicated to growing typha at scale


Biokunststoffe im Wald

Ein Markt für Wuchsschutzhüllen aus nachwachsenden Rohstoffen entsteht


17 August 202611 August 2026

Algenesis Jumps from Silver to Gold in EcoVadis Rating, Landing in the Top 5% Worldwide

The San Diego materials science company scored 82 out of 100 this year, up 10 points from 2025, putting it in the 96th percentile of companies EcoVadis rates


Europäische Verpackungsverordnung (PPWR): GemPSI schafft Klarheit zum Start der ersten Anforderungen

Zahlreiche weitere Anforderungen der Verordnung werden erst in den kommenden Jahren wirksam und hierfür stehen noch europäische Detailregelungen aus


Green Science Alliance Made Quantum Dot from Sargassum and Sargassum Waste

The synthesized quantum dots have potential applications in sensors, bioimaging, catalysts, LEDs, the energy industry, and agriculture


14 August 202610 August 2026

Global report reveals the scale of microfibre emissions from textile manufacturing

Report by Earth Action and supported by The Nature Conservancy, alongside global brands including Patagonia, Under Armour and Decathlon, is a benchmark study to generate greater visibility alongside actionable solutions to the growing challenge of microfibres


Lallemand Biofuels & Distilled Spirits and Braskem Announce Bio-Acetone as a Coproduction Opportunity in Ethanol Facilities

Lallemand Biofuels & Distilled Spirits' innovative yeast with Braskem's bolt-on separation technology and market development enable the production of a renewable, high-value coproduct that has consistent market demand


The side-stream solution: how three Scandinavian biorefineries are helping to reinvent crop protection

CROPSAFE, a Horizon Europe research project, is rooted in the circular bioeconomy: a model that combines two important ideas


Biologisch abbaubare Kunststofffolie für den Wurzelschutz

Unter der Leitung der FKuR Kunststoff GmbH will das Forschungsprojekts BioROOTGUARD eine bio-abbaubare Kunststofffolie entwickeln, die Baumwurzeln in der Anwuchsphase vor Fraßschäden schützen kann


Biodegradable Plastic Film Protects Roots from Cockchafer Grub Damage

Led by FKuR Kunststoff GmbH, the BioROOTGUARD research project aims to develop a biodegradable plastic film that protects tree roots during the establishment phase


Clarity needed for recycled content claims

Waste management experts at Bins.co.uk are calling for tougher regulations around recycled content claims


13 August 20266 August 2026

AMSilk collaboration: Biotech silk protein yarns feature in Balenciaga 55th Couture Collection

The collaboration is emblematic of the luxury fashion industry’s increasing focus on sustainable alternatives to conventional fabrics, including silk, and the simultaneous evolution of AMSilk’s bioengineered yarns


GET H2 Nukleus nimmt Fahrt auf: Erster Wasserstoff aus Lingen erreicht Marl

Deutschlands erstes integriertes Wasserstoffprojekt im industriellen Maßstab läuft


First hydrogen from Lingen reaches customer

A major milestone for the GET H2 Nukleus hydrogen project: the successful production and delivery of initial quantities of green hydrogen from RWE’s electrolysis plant in Lingen


Conductive and magnetic silk biomaterials: functionalization strategies and challenges for sustainable bioelectronics

Researchers collaboration examined silk protein-based biomaterials, principles and future directions for developing sustainable silk-based bioelectronic materials


12 August 20265 August 2026

Prothetik: Neue biobasierte, 3D-druckfähige Werkstoffe und digitale Herstellungsverfahren

Sehr gute Extrusionsfähigkeit und mechanische Kennwerte


CBE JU-funded projects are solving Europe’s packaging challenges

CBE JU has supported 26 projects in the packaging sector, developing nearly 70 innovative packaging solutions


Mechanochemistry as a sustainable route to valorise lignocellulosic biomass

The BIOVALSA project focuses on the valorisation of rice straw generated in the Valencia region - this AIMPLAS-report gives an overview of the current status and future prospects of lignocellulosic biomass valorisation


Spritzbares Mulchmaterial aus Nachwachsenden Rohstoffen zur Beikrautunterdrückung

Wissenschaftler des Technologie- und Förderzentrums (TFZ) in Straubing haben ein spritzbares Mulchmaterial entwickelt, das sich nach seiner Funktionszeit vollständig biologisch abbaut


UK-based Epoch Biodesign acquires Spanish factory, unlocking industrial-scale recycled nylon for apparel and automotive

The acquisition of the long-established production site in Blanes makes Epoch the world's first enzymatic recycler with commercial-scale polymerisation capacity


11 August 20265 August 2026

Biobasierte Wachse als Schlüssel für nachhaltige Verpackungsnetze

Bereits 1,5% biobasiertes Wachsadditiv verändern Fließverhalten sowie Steifigkeit und Festigkeit von PBS messbar


Zeon announces completion of bench-scale facility for highly efficient butadiene production from plant-based ethanol

For both realizing a carbon-neutral society and enhancing business sustainability


TexReKat schafft Transparenz für die textile Kreislaufwirtschaft

TexReKat entwickelt einen öffentlich zugänglichen Katalog für kreislauffähige Textilien. Unternehmen erhalten Orientierung zu Materialien, Recycling und Rezyklatanteilen für eine nachhaltige Textilwirtschaft


Ministry of Industry Delegation Visits NatureWorks’ Second Global Manufacturing Site at Nakhon Sawan Biocomplex

Expanding NatureWorks’ global manufacturing footprint, the Nakhon Sawan Biocomplex strengthens regional supply reliability, and enhances access to Ingeo™ biopolymers for customers across Asia and beyond


The policies the EU bioeconomy needs now

The importance of the bioeconomy to EU policy priorities cannot be understated - biobased supply chains need urgent policy support


10 August 20263 August 2026

Biologisch abbaubar und bunt: Material aus lebendem Pilz repariert sich selbst

Die Faser mit ihren selbstreinigenden und selbstreparierenden Fähigkeiten eröffnet neue Anwendungsfelder bei rezyklierbarer Mode oder biologisch abbaubarer Verpackung


Researchers Develop Programmable Living Textiles from Fungal Mycelium

The fabric can clean and repair itself, opening the door to recyclable fashion and biodegradable packaging


SmartSolve’s bio-based PureNil 0 gains traction in agriculture

PureNil 0 offers a way to package crop protection products, fertilizers and biological inputs in exact doses, works for herbicide and pesticide sachets, water-dispersible granules, and tank-mix additives


7 August 20265 August 2026

BASF’s engineering plastics plants in Shanghai and Zhanjiang certified ISCC PLUS

Close to 70% of BASF’s Performance Materials sites in Asia Pacific have been ISCC PLUS certified, supporting customers’ green transformation goals across a wide range of industries


BASF: ISCC Plus-Zertifizierung von zwei Produktionsstandorten für technische Kunststoffe in China

Nahezu 70% aller BASF-Performance-Material-Werke im Asia-Pacific-Raum sind bereits ISSC-Plus zertifiziert und unterstützen damit die Ziele der Kunden über viele verschiedene Industrien


Inertia’s cellulose-based Labocell technology debuts in American market

Female scientists from KAIST founded Inertia and built an innovative feminine care product that with all layers touching the skin are made from natural fibers


ALADIN ebnet den Weg für eine zirkuläre und bedarfsgerechte Textilproduktion in Europa

Das Forschungsprojekt ALADIN wurde im Mai 2026 gestartet und soll tragfähige Geschäftsmodelle für eine zirkuläre Textilproduktion schaffen


Bionik macht Verbundwerkstoffe sicherer: Neue HSB-Studie entwickelt energieabsorbierende Leichtbaustrukturen nach dem Vorbild der Natur

Die entwickelten Wabenstrukturen aus regenerierten Cellulosefasern und Epoxidharz eröffneten neue Perspektiven für nachhaltige Bauteile im Mobilitätssektor


CBE JU signs collaboration agreement with regional bioeconomy networks

The agreement reflects a shared vision on the deployment of bioeconomy opportunities across regions to create a more coherent and efficient investment landscape for the circular bioeconomy


6 August 202630 July 2026

Amcor supports beverage brands preparing for reuse growth

The company is encouraging the industry to evaluate closure solutions specifically designed to support the expansion of reusable packaging systems


Metsä Group and Qutwo take the next step in advancing AI in the forest industry

Next-generation AI refers to solutions that can take into account a broader range of variables and simultaneously optimise complex systems


French, Lebanese researchers probe 3D hemp composites for transport, other industries

The collaboration aims to advance the development of 3D-printed materials that perform well in wet conditions for lightweight, durable components that reduce weight, fuel consumption and carbon emission


5 August 202630 July 2026

Bluestar Silicones main site in France becomes the first ISCC PLUS-certified silicone plant in Europe

Bluestar Silicones strengthens its ability to deliver circular solutions at scale while maintaining the performance, quality and regulatory profiles customers expect


Celtic Renewables partners with Evonik for low-carbon sustainable cosmetics

Celtic Renewables' bio-butanol combined with Evonik’s formulation expertise the companies produced a sustainable emollient for cosmetics and personal care products


Periphytic biofilms entrap CO2 from industrial gas mixtures

Periphytic biofilms (PBs), composed of microalgae, bacteria, and abiotic components can overcome the limitations the toxicity of high CO2, SOX, and NOX through enhanced collective tolerance and CO2 fixation efficiency


Rewe scheitert mit Klage gegen Recyclinggebühren für Kunststofftaschen

Die Zentrale Stelle Verpackungsregister teilte mit, allein im Jahr 2023 seien rund 99 Millionen dickwandige Kunststofftaschen in Verkehr gebracht worden - von Supermärkten, Möbelhäusern, Gartencentern und Drogeriemärkten


4 August 202630 July 2026

Wir starten den Bau unserer Strohfaseranlage!

Zusammen mit LEIPA wird der nachwachsende Rohstoff von OutNature (PreZero) als strategische Alternative für Frischholzfasern genutzt


BioBTX announces the start of construction on its first-of-a-kind circular aromatics plant

World’s first dedicated greenfield facility converting plastic waste directly into renewable aromatics


52% nachhaltige Kunststoffe – Lego fordert mehr Regularien

Lego hat die Nachhaltigkeit seiner Bausteine immens gesteigert – nun fordert das Unternehmen globale Regeln


Mass balance without guardrails becomes a risk. With guardrails, it can be a bridge

Less virgin fossil was needed to make LEGO® bricks in 2025 than  in 2022, even as the company revenue grew 29% in the same period


Neue EPDM-Kautschukmischung besteht zu 45 Prozent aus nachwachsendem Rohstoff 

Freudenberg hat einen biobasierten EPDM-Kautschuk aus Zuckerrohr für fluidische Anwendungen entwickelt, der die CO2-Bilanz wesentlich verbessert

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