27 September 202425 September 2024 Gunvor joins VARO to jointly develop large-scale Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) manufacturing facility Focus on maximising flexibility in both feedstock and products (HVO and SAF) utilising proven technology to allow the plant to benefit from shifts in supply and demand
26 September 202420 September 2024 Supporting Shell’s transformation program at its Energy and Chemicals Park Rheinland Worley is partnering with Shell on two projects that will help decarbonize its operations in Germany
Bcomp Obtains B Corp Certification This milestone reaffirms our commitment to decarbonising the world through high-performance bio-based materials
Marino Quaresimin, University of Padova: “Sustainable mobility and sustainable energy production will drive the development of future composite applications” Interview by JEC Composites with the professor of polymeric composites, who would say that “conventional” thermosetting fibre-reinforced composites are still playing a very important role
Verkleidungsbauteile: Hanf kann Glasfasern in vielen Anwendungen ersetzen Wissenschaftler des Fraunhofer-Instituts IWU Zittau haben zusammen mit der Hochschule Zittau/Görlitz biologische Alternativen für Glasfasern in Verbundwerkstoffen erforscht
Hemp can replace glass fibers in composite materials Researchers from Zittau provide proof that hemp fibers can be a real alternative to glass fibers in composite materials
Special offer to celebrate our anniversary! We're celebrating 10 years of Golden Compound GmbH! To mark the occasion, we're offering an exclusive anniversary deal on our home-compostable bioplastics for injection moulding
Sonderangebot zum Jubiläum! Feiern Sie mit uns: 10 Jahre Golden Compound GmbH – Exklusives Jubiläumsangebot für heimkompostierbaren Bio-Kunststoff für den Spritzguss
25 September 202424 September 2024 Concise Labelling and Certification of Bio-based Products: A Key to Sustainable Consumer Choices The Horizon Europe project 3-CO presents a new factsheet on the importance of labels and certifications to counteract greenwashing and support sustainable purchasing decisions
Creating a Circular Water Economy through Sustainable Wastewater Treatment The Horizon Europe project WaterProof presents its new factsheet on wastewater treatment and solutions offered by the project
Braskem America Introduces Bio-Circular Polypropylene (PP): A Sustainable Solution for the Restaurant and Snack Food Industries Derived from used cooking oil, Braskem's new mass-balanced Bio-Circular PP represents a significant step towards a circular economy, helping to displace fossil fuels
Mehr Potenzial für naturfaserverstärkte Kunststoffe in technischen Bauteilen – neues Projekt sucht Partner Forschende am Fraunhofer-Institut für Betriebsfestigkeit und Systemzuverlässigkeit LBF haben das Verbundprojekt »NaFiTech« initiiert und wollen mit weiteren Partnern eine solide Datenbasis erarbeiten
35 million euro for sustainable biotech: International consortium invests into Abolis Biotechnologies This funding will fuel the company’s expansion into global markets and accelerate its research and development efforts to bring innovative biomanufacturing and microbiome solutions to the market
35 Mio. Euro für nachhaltige Biotechnologie: Internationales Konsortium investiert in Abolis Biotechnologies Mit Hilfe dieser Finanzierung will das Unternehmen die Erschließung globaler Märkte vorantreiben und die Forschung und Entwicklung von innovativen Biomanufacturing- und Mikrobiom-Lösungen beschleunigen
Opportunities for Biobased Specialty Chemicals Specialty Chemicals Markets Are Challenged by Increasing Sustainability Requirements
A Green Chemistry Breakthrough: Sustainable Collagen Extraction from Sardine Bones Using Banana Peel Water Extracts This method addresses environmental concerns associated with traditional collagen extraction methods and offers a new approach to valorizing waste materials
24 September 202424 September 2024 Call for Innovation: Cellulose Fibres Conference 2025 – New with Biosynthetics Besides cellulose fibres, bio-based polymer fibres ("biosynthetics") are an excellent option to reduce fossil fibres in textiles
CO2 electrolysis: Fraunhofer UMSICHT is working with the H2 Reallabor Burghausen Scientists are developing in collaboration a novel reactor for the efficient conversion of carbon dioxide to ethylene
CO2-Elektrolyse: Fraunhofer UMSICHT arbeitet mit im H2-Reallabor Burghausen Wissenschaftler entwickeln in Kooperation einen neuartigen Reaktor zur effizienten Umwandlung von Kohlenstoffdioxid zu Ethylen
Blueair and Lanaco Pioneer First Electrostatic Wool Filter in Air Purifiers First natural wool and plant-based fiber filter, derived from nature, is not just a milestone for Blueair, but a transformative moment for the air purifier industry
Preparation and characterization of face masks made of bagasse, starch and chitosan obtained from agricultural and food wastes Researchers developed a biodegradable face mask from biowastes and chitosan and it can be deposed into the environment
Biophilica launches 100% biobased adhesive The adhesive was tested by consumers on a variety of substrates around the world, achieving impressive results with unique properties
Lygos and CJ BIO Partner on Commercial-scale Biorefinery Complex in Fort Dodge, Iowa, to Bring High-Performing, Sustainable Solutions to Market The partnership includes delivery of over 40,000 MT/yr of Lygos’ flagship products, Soltellus™ and Ecoteria™, with the potential for future expansion of additional sustainable innovations
Groundbreaking ceremony marks the start of Dairy Distillery Alliance’s sustainable biofuel project America’s lowest carbon-intensity dairy ethanol plant breaks ground in southwest Michigan, adding to the needed biofuel supply and helping lower the dairy industry’s carbon footprint
23 September 202417 September 2024 Financing a Sustainable Global Bioeconomy The changing world is resetting our appreciation of how an equitable and sustainable bioeconomy can play a pivotal role in sustainable development
EIT InnoEnergy Invests in Bio-based Materials Start-up LignEasy This funding will build on the EIC Accelerator grant previously received by the company, enabling the full development of their pilot plant
PA Consulting and Searo Labs collaborate to produce seaweed-based products for global brands Searo Labs has developed the seaweed-based technology and brings materials formulation know-how and intellectual property (IP) to the collaboration
Building for the climate age: the uses of fungi in construction One of the most promising uses of fungi is as a green construction material, ranging from spongy fungal blocks that are wholly biobased to composites that fuse concrete or other conventional construction materials
Ungewöhnliches Recycling-Verfahren: Kaffeesatz kann Beton stabiler machen Australische Forscher haben einen innovativen Weg gefunden, den Abfall der Kaffeeproduktion zu recyceln, indem sie ihn als nachhaltigen Zusatz zu Betonmischungen benutzt
Maui Hotel Industry Leads with Zero Plastic Foodware Your Green 2 Go, ensures their guests use a completely compostable cup that does not leave contaminants or toxins behind and breaks down without special commercial composting facilities
Leading the Charge: Indian Brands Crafting Eco-Friendly, Biodegradable & Compostable Bags India faces a severe plastic waste crisis, with approximately 3.4 million tonnes of plastic waste generated annually
20 September 202419 September 2024 Interview with the Renewable Carbon Plastics Magazine on PEF, Avantium’s FDCA flagship plant and the PEF World Congress The editors of the Renewable Carbon Plastics Magazine answer questions about Avantium and its FCDA-flagship plant, the PEF World Congress and more
Doctoral candidate Mariette Gibier wins prize for her Green Bioplastics project A student of the Sorbonne University developed in collaboration with the Pierre Fabre Laboratories and the biofoundry at Sorbonne University Alliance an innovation in bioplastics
Antalis offers ‘recyclable and compostable’ barrier board for fresh food packaging The MetsäBoard Prime FBB EB is biodegradable and can be composted industrially and at home
China ist führend bei neuen Vorschriften: Wie China den Markt für Biokunststoffe beeinflusst China setzt neue Maßstäbe im Bereich Biokunststoffe: Mit strikten Vorschriften und der Förderung biologisch abbaubarer Materialien treibt das Land den globalen Wandel voran. Einblick in Markttrends und Entwicklungen
Materials crafting the future of Sustainable Design thanks to biocomposite technology The emergence of natural fiber reinforced composites driven by sustainability concerns has also led to the creation of new patterns and aesthetic trends, broadening their potential field of applications
CHUK launches new Compostable Tableware products for QSRs and caterers CHUK eco-friendly products are crafted to meet the food service industry sustainability needs
19 September 202413 September 2024 BETO Accelerates Innovation to Advance the U.S. Bioeconomy Several BETO-funded projects across its bioenergy industry consortia and DOE national laboratory system are enabling substantial investments that translate scientific discoveries into commercial applications
ProAmpac Celebrates Trio of Honors at 2024 AmeriStar Awards Insulated FiberCool-paper bag won in the Sustainable Packaging category and highlights ProAmpac’s commitment to advancing sustainable packaging solutions
Power Adhesives launches first-to-market biodegradable hot melt for carton and corrugated packaging industry The solution promises strong performance and is made from biobased materials, leaving no harmful byproducts or microplastics
Heimkompostierbare Kaffeekapseln: NESPRESSO bringt Kapsel-Innovation nach Österreich 25 Jahre nach dem Markteintritt ergänzt Nespresso sein Sortiment um heimkompostierbare Kaffeekapseln auf Papierbasis. Sechs neue Kaffeevarietäten für garantierte Nespresso Qualität
Chevron Introduces Clarity Bio EliteSyn AW to Improve Sustainability and Performance of Hydraulic Fluids The new formula represents the next generation of biodegradable hydraulic fluids for marine, construction and other environmentally sensitive applications
Guide the EU Biotech Act to success, says top Belgian research institute Europe has recently challenged the United States’ dominance in scientific research and innovation
G20 reaches consensus and establishes High-Level principles on Bioeconomy The Bioeconomy Initiative was proposed by Brasil’s G20 Presidency, seeking to boost the development of this innovative and productive paradigm based on the combination of knowledge and nature
18 September 202412 September 2024 Exel Composites launches commercial scale use of bio-based resins A purchasing agreement with Ineos enables the supply of 23% bio-based glycol, a springboard for Exel’s phase out of hydrocarbon-derived resins
Pierre Fabre partners with Sorbonne University to develop biodegradable bioplastics Produced by microalgae, the innovative material captures CO2 from the atmosphere and transforms it into a bioplastic
Neue Chance für Bioökonomie Start-ups Von der Idee bis zum Scale-up: Plan B startet mit erweitertem Unterstützungsangebot in neue Runde
S&T Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh formally releases new BioE3 policy, hails India as global torchbearer of next Industrial Revolution thanked PM Sh Narendra Modi for his support PPP model will be an intrinsic part of Bioe3 Policy implementation incentivizing industry to promote employment generation
“Pilots4U powered by COPILOT” launches Open Calls for Co-CREATION of its new DATABASE & PLATFORM COPILOT invites Bioeconomy Innovators and Pilot and Demo Infrastructures to CO-CREATE the next DATABASE & PLATFORM of European Open Access Pilot and Demo Infrastructures for the Bioeconomy
PlaXTM by Bioworks Adopted in Seivson’s 2025 Spring/Summer Collection Five Designs Unveiled at Rakuten Fashion Week TOKYO Runway Show