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27 October 202521 October 2025

Europas Kunststoffindustrie verliert an Boden – Wettbewerbsfähigkeit sinkt spürbar

Neue Daten zeigen schrumpfende Marktanteile, sinkende Umsätze und eine stockende Transformation zur Kreislaufwirtschaft

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BIOS MATER Project Launches to Drive Safe, Circular, and Low-Carbon Construction

A central focus of the project is the development of four innovative bio-based construction products: sandwich panels for flooring, interior panelling, and furniture

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Research shows potential of biodegradable circuit boards for wireless comms tech

UofG engineers are teaming up with industry to develop environmentally-friendly, biodegradable circuit boards for use in wireless communication technologies

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Seaweed solutions for the hardest plastics to recycle

Biobased versions of thin film plastics are safer for health and the planet

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24 October 202520 October 2025

Verbio publishes business results for 2024/25 and and expects significant recovery in FY 2025/26

Biofuel production reaches more than 1.2 million tonnes of biodiesel and bioethanol and 1,190 GWh of biomethane | Verbio confirms preliminary result with EBITDA of EUR 14.2 million | Focus project: bio-based chemicals of strategic importance | Outlook: significant EBITDA recovery expected in FY 2025/26

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Verbio zieht Bilanz für GJ 2024/25 und erwartet deutliche Erholung im GJ 2025/26

Biokraftstoffproduktion erreicht mehr als 1,2 Millionen Tonnen Biodiesel und Bioethanol sowie 1.190 GWh Biomethan | Verbio bestätigt mit 14,2 Millionen Euro EBITDA das vorläufige Ergebnis | Fokusprojekt biobasierte Chemikalien von strategischer Bedeutung - Ausblick: Deutliche EBITDA-Erholung in GJ 2025/26 erwartet

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Kunststoffe für die Transformation

In einem eigenen Gebäude im Freigelände präsentiert die Dow Chemical Company zur K 2025 auf großzügigen Ausstellungsflächen seine neusten Materialentwicklungen und Anwendungen in den Bereichen Verpackung, Konsumgüter, Infrastruktur und Mobilität

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Dutch living coffin makes it into TIME’s best inventions list

Loop's biodegradable, moss-lined coffin made from mushrooms and hemp fibers has been recognized as one of TIME's Best Inventions of 2025

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Safe as houses: bio-insulation in EU energy security

Biobased insulation shows how EU energy security and climate policy can go hand in hand

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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’

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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

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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

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Braskem: Neue biobasierte Produkte

Braskem und der deutsche Kunstrasen-Spezialist Polytan präsentieren biobasierte Innovationen für Sportbeläge in Olympia-Qualität

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Pangaia’s biobased circular design collection

Each piece is crafted entirely from AeoniQ™, a biodegradable cellulosic filament yarn developed by HeiQ

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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

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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

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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

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Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) – Bio-based Plastic with a Future

New Types of the Bioplastic PBS for Industrial Applications

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Polybutylensuccinat (PBS) – Biobasierter Kunststoff mit Zukunft

Neue Typen des Biokunststoffs PBS für industrielle Anwendungen

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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

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Prometheus Powers AI With Fuel Made From Air

Orders now open for fuel for carbon-neutral AI power, delivered off-grid and at scale

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Holzwerkstoffe aus leichtem Laubholz

Projekt MatLeicht entwickelt Konzept zur Nutzung heimischer Laubholzressourcen

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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

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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

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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

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Turning ocean carbon into biodegradable plastic

System is first to pull carbon dioxide from the ocean and convert it to valuable product

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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™

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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

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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

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Bio-based and biohybrid materials

Better, Faster, Bio-Based: Functional New Plastic Alternatives

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Biobasierte und biohybride Materialien

Schneller, besser, bio: Neue funktionale Kunststoffalternativen

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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