24 October 202520 October 2025 Safe as houses: bio-insulation in EU energy security Biobased insulation shows how EU energy security and climate policy can go hand in hand
23 October 202522 October 2025 Upcoming RCI-webinar about underestimated methane emissions and their impact on carbon footprints of fossil and renewable feedstocks The Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI) invites industry and policy stakeholders to a free public webinar on their latest report ‘Increased Methane Emissions in Crude Oil & Natural Gas Supply’
Sasol International Chemicals Commercializes First Insect Oil-Based, Nonionic Surfactant for Care Chemicals Markets LIVINEX IO 7 provides a drop-in replacement for traditional oleochemicals
Braskem Unveils Bio-based Product Innovations at K 2025 Braskem's collaboration with Dutch innovators Bottle Up and Eurobottle brings bio-based materials into practical, reusable designs
Braskem: Neue biobasierte Produkte Braskem und der deutsche Kunstrasen-Spezialist Polytan präsentieren biobasierte Innovationen für Sportbeläge in Olympia-Qualität
Pangaia’s biobased circular design collection Each piece is crafted entirely from AeoniQ™, a biodegradable cellulosic filament yarn developed by HeiQ
22 October 202516 October 2025 Sustainable Plastics from Plants TU Graz is coordinating the European B3PO Doctoral Network, which is developing innovative materials from plant by-products. The EU has supplied funding of EUR 4.3 million for the project
Nachhaltige Kunststoffe aus Pflanzenresten Die TU Graz koordiniert europäisches Doktorandennetzwerk B3PO zur Entwicklung innovativer Materialien aus pflanzlichen Reststoffen. Die EU fördert das Projekt mit 4,3 Millionen Euro
EU Commission prepares the new Bioeconomy Strategy and therefor encourages stakeholders to participate in the discussion The public consultation is open until 23 June 2026 and marks a significant step forward in harnessing the opportunities of the bioeconomy
Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) – Bio-based Plastic with a Future New Types of the Bioplastic PBS for Industrial Applications
Polybutylensuccinat (PBS) – Biobasierter Kunststoff mit Zukunft Neue Typen des Biokunststoffs PBS für industrielle Anwendungen
Building a young but ambitious bioeconomy: South Africa and the Netherlands join forces The Netherlands Agricultural Network (LAN) team at the Dutch Embassy in Pretoria sees a growing number of companies interested in innovative projects and pilots
Prometheus Powers AI With Fuel Made From Air Orders now open for fuel for carbon-neutral AI power, delivered off-grid and at scale
21 October 202515 October 2025 Anellotech Demonstrates Scalable Chemical Recycling Solution for Flexible Film Packaging Plas-TCat® catalytic cracking technology offers a breakthrough solution by converting mixed, multilayer, and contaminated plastics directly into the same high-value chemicals used to make new plastics
Researchers turn coffee and plastic waste into climate solution The patent from Sharjah University outlines a novel and highly detailed method with promising potential to reduce environmental pollution, industrial emissions, and anthropogenic CO₂
Plastik im Fokus: Weltleitmesse zur Zukunft der Kreislaufwirtschaft Mit der Sonderschau "Plastics Shape the Future" hat Plastics Europe Deutschland auf der K 2025 gezeigt, dass Kreislaufwirtschaft nur gelingt, wenn Erzeuger, Verarbeiter, Maschinenbauer und Recycler an einem Strang ziehen
20 October 202516 October 2025 Turning residual materials into resources: Bio-based adhesives for wood-based materials In the “LowEPanel” research project, scientists at the Fraunhofer WKI testing formaldehyde-free adhesives made from lignin and hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) for the production of sustainable particle boards using regional wood residues
Von Reststoffen zu Ressourcen: Biobasierte Klebstoffe für Holzwerkstoffe Im Forschungsprojekt »LowEPanel« testen Forscher vom Fraunhofer-Institut WKI formaldehydfreie Klebstoffe aus Lignin und Hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) zur Herstellung nachhaltiger Spanplatten aus regionalen Holzresten
Fashion for Good Launches “Beyond50 Denim” to Address Hemp Integration Barriers In Global Denim Production The project: Combining Cottonised Hemp and Green Chemistry will validate the synergistic integration of two innovations by accelerating the use of hemp as an alternative to conventional cotton in denim
Geno Announces New Partnership with Sojitz to Accelerate Commercialization of World’s First Plant-Based Nylon-6 Collaboration Can Enable Plant-Based Sourcing for Industry
FKuR auf der K 2025: Kunststoffe, die sich im Boden auflösen Neu ist das LDPE-Rezyklat Paluren von Palurec/Hürth, das aus Getränkekartons stammt - daneben finden Besucher:innen Produktbeispiele für Terralene-Compounds aus Bio-PE sowie aus den I’m green biobased PE- und EVA-Typen von Braskem
Bamboo-based plastic can be made to biodegrade quickly, but hold up in tough conditions Material science: Biodegradable bamboo plastic as strong as regular plastic
IFIB 2025, International Forum on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioeconomy The presentations covered a wide range of bioeconomy subjects, as did the discussions - rom keynotes to innovations, from long-term strategies to concrete business cases
IFIB 2025, International Forum on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioeconomy Die Präsentationen deckten von Keynotes bis hin zu Innovationen, von langfristigen Strategien bis hin zu konkreten Geschäftsideen ein breites Spektrum an Themen der Bioökonomie ab, ebenso wie die Diskussionen
17 October 202513 October 2025 Scientists create natural plastics for everyday packaging The study, led by two researchers of the Monash University, provides a framework for designing bioplastics for temperature-sensitive packaging, addressing the global challenge of single-use plastic waste
Holzwerkstoffe aus leichtem Laubholz Projekt MatLeicht entwickelt Konzept zur Nutzung heimischer Laubholzressourcen
Strengthening soy for better bioplastics Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis using surface chemistry to improve the strength of soy and cellulose-based biomaterials
KIKS launches open beta phase – AI platform for the plastics industry From sustainability and raw material availability to digitalization the platform provides companies with AI-supported, data-driven tools that can be used along the entire value chain
KIKS startet offene Beta-Phase – KI-Plattform für die Kunststoffbranche Von Nachhaltigkeit über Rohstoffverfügbarkeit bis hin zur Digitalisierung stellt die Plattform Unternehmen KI-gestützte, datengetriebene Werkzeuge bereit, die entlang der gesamten Wertschöpfungskette eingesetzt werden können
Turning ocean carbon into biodegradable plastic System is first to pull carbon dioxide from the ocean and convert it to valuable product
Scientists grow mini human brains to power computers Biocomputing is something the most of us are linking with some science fiction, but indeed, researchers from the swiss FinalSpark lab took to start stem cells derived from human skin cells, which they had to buy from a clinic in Japan
16 October 202514 October 2025 Driving Innovation in Chemical Recycling for Complex Material-Waste: Interview with Addible Offers Insights Ahead of the Advanced Recycling Conference 2025 The solution of breaking down materials at the molecular level, unlocks high-value resources, that are difficult to recover using traditional methods
Bio-Based Fabric with Integrated Sensors Continuously Monitors Asphalt Road Conditions A new monitoring system from Fraunhofer researchers and partners detects damage early on and continuously monitors the condition of the underlying asphalt layer, comprehensively and without causing any damage
Biobasiertes Gewebe mit integrierter Sensorik überwacht Zustand von Asphaltstraßen kontinuierlich Ein neues Monitoringsystem von Fraunhofer-Forschenden und Partnern erkennt Schäden frühzeitig und überwacht den Zustand der Asphalttragschicht kontinuierlich, flächendeckend und zerstörungsfrei
Navigating standards for biobased and biodegradable materials New report provides an accessible overview of the key standards, certifications, and testing methods that underpin claims of bio-based content, biodegradability, and compostability
Turning rust into fuel: MANA advances green rust catalyst for next-gen hydrogen vehicles Report an inexpensive iron hydroxide catalyst that could support the use of sodium borohydride as a hydrogen storage material
Candiani adopts SURLYN™ PC 2000 REN for a new range of more sustainable premium cream jars In collaboration with DOW G.CANDIANI offers specific solutions-customized caps, jars, and bottles in addition to a wide range of standard cream jars made from SURLYN™
ECOFUNC pioneers eco-friendly, functional and circular building materials for sustainable construction and beyond Funded by the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) under the European Union’s Horizon Europe Framework ECOFUNC will drive market adoption and mainstream new bio-based materials
15 October 202514 October 2025 Invitation to the 3-CO Final Event: Empowering Bio-Based Choices Through Smart Certification By developing smart label design guidelines, digital support tools, and implementing social innovation strategies, 3-CO addresses transparency and trust in bio-based products
Biobasierte und biohybride Materialien Schneller, besser, bio: Neue funktionale Kunststoffalternativen
Battery made from natural materials could replace conventional lithium-ion batteries What if the next battery you buy was made from the same kinds of ingredients found in your body? That’s the idea behind a breakthrough battery material made from natural, biodegradable components. It’s so natural, it could even be consumed as food
Essbare, biologisch abbaubare Batterie könnte Lithium-Ionen-Batterien ersetzen Forscher entwickeln Batteriematerial aus körpereigenen Substanzen
Healthcare has a plastic problem – biomaterials can help Biomaterials can lower healthcare emissions and simplify waste management
14 October 20258 October 2025 SK Chemicals to Exhibit at the World’s Largest Plastics Trade Fair, Showcasing 70+ Commercialized Materials and End Products Under the slogan “On-hand solution for a sustainable tomorrow,” SK Chemicals will showcase its technical readiness and execution capability to deliver immediate solutions for customers
SK chemicals stellt auf der weltweit größten Kunststoffmesse aus und präsentiert über 70 bereits kommerzialisierte Materialien und Endprodukte Unter dem Leitmotiv „On-hand solution for a sustainable tomorrow" präsentiert SK chemicals seine technische Reife und Umsetzungsfähigkeit für sofort verfügbare Lösungen
TotalEnergies and CooperVision Join Forces to Introduce ISCC PLUS-certified Plastic into Contact Lens Packaging Both companies are implementing certified renewable polypropylene through a mass balance approach in certain CooperVision blister packs
Closed Loop Partners’ Composting Consortium, With the Biodegradable Products Institute and US Composting Council, Awards Grants to Composting Facilities & Municipalities Across the U.S. Eight municipal and composter-led projects received funding for organics and compostable packaging recovery from the new, collaborative grant program to expand access, infrastructure and regional capacity. That Are Advancing Recovery of Compostable Packaging
Pipes moulded from its biobased polycarbonate Pipes moulded from its biobased polycarbonate (PC) resin have been adopted for use in the world’s first pipe organ made from bioplastic
13 October 20259 October 2025 EUDR: EU-Kommission plant erneute Verschiebung Die Europäische Kommission hat angekündigt, den Starttermin der EU-Entwaldungsverordnung (EUDR) um ein Jahr auf Ende Dezember 2026 verschieben zu wollen. Grund dafür sind Bedenken hinsichtlich der Leistungsfähigkeit des erforderlichen IT-Systems