15 April 20259 April 2025 Shipping of the future: biodegradable antifouling coatings for clean seas As part of the "BioSHIP" project funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) under the "Maritime Research Program", industry and science are working together to develop such environmentally friendly coatings
Schifffahrt der Zukunft: Biologisch abbaubare Antifouling-Beschichtungen für saubere Meere Im Rahmen des vom Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz (BMWK) im »Maritimen Forschungsprogramm« geförderten Projekts »BioSHIP« arbeiten Industrie und Wissenschaft gemeinsam an der Entwicklung umweltfreundlicher Beschichtungen
RootLinks set to empower primary producers Revealing the untapped potential of circular bio-based value chains for primary producers
Pilzbasierte Filter für die Gewässerreinigung Im Projekt MycoSorb haben Fraunhofer-Forschende in Straubing Adsorbermaterialien entwickelt, die Medikamentenrückstände aus Abwasser entfernen können
Wood-K-Plus: All-Wood Panels Based on Wood Dust Novel 100% bio-based wood dust board, produced without the addition of water and using conventional manufacturing processes
Reishi™ Enters a New Era of Interior Design with Its First Industrial Collaboration with Ligne Roset The MycoWorks Scalable Biomaterial Proves Its Exceptional Performance and Aesthetic Potential in High-End Furniture
14 April 20258 April 2025 Fiberdom secures €3.5M in funding to drive plastic-free, circular material innovations Fiberdom is advancing applications across multiple high-growth markets, including food contact materials, durable packaging and storage, and furniture
Researchers convert captured biogenic CO2 into raw materials for plastics The Forest CUMP research project with VTT and LUT University sought to find out how different technologies could create renewable plastic raw materials using carbon dioxide and green hydrogen
Russell Wilson’s Good Man Brand Reveals the Halo, Its Most Circular Sneaker Good Man Brand introduces its first circular sneaker with Balena, offered in two colors, black and white
Transforming Cocoa Husks into Sustainable Bioplastics Helvetas Vietnam, in partnership with AirXCarbon, is pioneering a groundbreaking initiative to transform cocoa husks into bioplastic materials, merging sustainability with innovation
11 April 20257 April 2025 First shipment of bio-attributed TPU Elastollan® BMB, produced at the BASF TPU production facility in Taiwan, marks a big step toward sustainable manufacturing
Research project discovers ways to convert forest industry’s carbon dioxide emissions into raw material for plastics – results pave way for new sustainable industry The Forest CUMP research project of VTT and LUT University investigated how biogenic carbon dioxide from forest industry and waste incineration can be captured and converted into high-value-added products
Sekab proves carbon-negativity of their chemicals Using the ISO14067 standard, the company can now quantify the exact CO₂ savings for its customers in industries such as coatings, plastics, pharmaceuticals, and food production
TotalEnergies Corbion and Benvic team up to expand low-carbon Luminy® PLA compounds for automotive and electronics These solutions provide sustainable alternatives to conventional plastics such as ABS, PS and PP compounds
Bio-basierte Netzwerke mit Formgedächtnis und Recyclingfähigkeit Ein chinesisches Forschungsteam hat ein neuartiges bio-basiertes Polymersystem entwickelt, das nicht nur vollständig recycelbar ist, sondern auch über ein einstellbares Formgedächtnis verfügt. Die dithioacetal-basierten Netzwerke lassen sich mehrfach wiederverwenden – ohne Einbußen bei den mechanischen Eigenschaften
Bio-based networks with shape memory and recyclability A Chinese research team has developed a novel bio-based polymer system that is not only fully recyclable but also has an adjustable shape memory. The dithioacetal-based networks can be reused multiple times without sacrificing mechanical properties
In Asia, anti-plastics laws boost biobased demand We round up the progress that six Asian governments have made in regulating plastic waste and building a market for biobased alternatives
10 April 20259 April 2025 The story of EcoBean: Brewing sustainable innovation from coffee grounds Reducing the environmental impact of the coffee industry
Die Geschichte von EcoBean: Nachhaltige Innovationen aus Kaffeesatz Reduzierung der Umweltauswirkungen der Kaffeeindustrie
FLO Group and NatureWorks Present KEYGEA: The Ingeo-Based Compostable Coffee Pod Set to Revolutionize the North American Market KEYGEA is a sustainable innovation for the future of coffee and a true revolution in the pod industry and it is certified industrially compostable by BPI and DIN CERTCO
Circularise joins expert group in leading CIRPASS-2 project to shape future legislation on digital product passports Through 13 lighthouse pilots, the project will showcase the real-world application of DPPs at scale, demonstrating their potential to enhance traceability, sustainability, and compliance in industries
NEW Biodegradable Resin: Leading the Future of Sustainable Plastics Canplex Profiles is one of the first companies to successfully integrate durable PHA biodegradable materials into plastic extrusion
Bridging the green skills gap with the Climate KIC Academy For climate solutions to thrive, people must be able to collaborate across sectors, and any action can be inspired across all levels of society
Introducing Materiom AI chatbot for bio-based material discovery Materiom today announced the launch of Materiom AI - a generative AI chatbot that assists users with discovery of biopolymers, ingredients, and additives for bio-based material development
9 April 20253 April 2025 Europe’s Industry Up Against the Wall: Cefic President Urges EU Leaders to Act on 10-Point Rescue Plan for Chemicals Another industry is in crisis: Europe’s chemical industry - without immediate, targeted action, more production sites will shut down, investments will move elsewhere, and Europe will fall further behind global competitors
New green chemistry extracts valuable compounds from plant waste Innovative catalytic approach could be the key to extracting high-value molecules from waste lignin
Neue grüne Chemie extrahiert wertvolle Verbindungen aus Pflanzenabfällen Innovative katalytische Verarbeitungsmethode könnte der Schlüssel zur Gewinnung hochwertiger Moleküle aus Abfall-Lignin sein
Syensqo celebrates a decade of leadership in sustainable guar sourcing Syensqo marks 10 years of championing sustainable sourcing for the beauty industry with the Sustainable Guar Initiative, empowering smallholder farmers and transforming the guar value chain in India
Biobasierte Polyester für anspruchsvolle Langzeitanwendungen Neues Projekt soll biobasierte Materialien so optimieren, dass sie mit petrochemischen Kunststoffen konkurrieren können
8 April 20252 April 2025 Textile filtration trends in focus The latest developments in the field of textile filter media have been discussed at the 17th TEXTILE FILTER symposium which was hosted by the Saxon Textile Research Institute
Textile Filtrationstrends im Fokus Neueste Entwicklungen im Bereich textiler Filtermedien waren Diskussionsthema beim 17. Symposium TEXTILE FILTER, das vom Sächsischen Textilforschungsinstitut ausgerichtet wurde
40% CO2 savings in concrete and bio-based recyclable 3D laminate The prize in the ‘Building and Civil Engineering’ category was awarded at the JEC World 2025 to the Institute for Textiltechnik (ITA) of RWTH Aachen University for the development of Carbon Fibre Stone (CFS)
40% CO2-Einsparung bei Beton und biobasiertes recyclebares 3D-Laminat Der Preis in der Kategorie „Building und Civil Engineering“ wurde auf der JEC World 2025 an das Institut für Textiltechnik (ITA) der RWTH Aachen für die Entwicklung von Carbon Fiber Stone (CFS) verliehen
ChainCraft and Eternis Fine Chemicals to develop low-carbon aroma chemicals The partners will focus on exploring and commercializing innovative applications for ChainCraft’s SensiCraft® range of fatty acids
7 April 20258 April 2025 TÜV AUSTRIA’s ‘OK renewable’ Certification: a step towards a carbon circular economy The Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), which was launched by nova-Institut in 2020, turned to us to implement the RCS concept through the "OK renewable" certification scheme
IFF and Kemira Form Joint Venture To Produce Sustainable Biobased Materials at Scale Joint venture Alpha Bio will use IFF’s proprietary Designed Enzymatic Biomaterials™ technology to provide high-performance, sustainable alternatives to fossil-based ingredients
Munich-Based AI Biotech Startup Differential Bio Emerges from Stealth with €2M Pre-Seed to Transform Biomanufacturing with Cutting-Edge Virtual Scale-up Platform Virtual Scale-up Platform seamlessly integrates advanced microbiology, lab automation, and artificial intelligence, unlocking unprecedented speed and efficiency to optimize and scale bioprocesses
Die Thomas Concrete Group feiert ihr 70-jähriges Bestehen – und treibt die Entwicklung von kohlenstoffarmem Beton weiter voran Durchschnittlicher Anteil alternativer Bindemittel innerhalb der Gruppe nun bei 30 Prozent mit steigender Tendenz
Thomas Concrete Group celebrates 70 years – continues driving the development of low-carbon concrete The company proudly notes that the average share of alternative binders within the group, is now 30 percent - increasing
Scottish bioeconomy secures £5 million boost for innovation Research and development initiatives designed to accelerate bio-based manufacturing in Scotland have received a £5 million funding boost through Innovate UK’s Launchpad programme
4 April 20251 April 2025 Incorrect judgment on green plastics in lifecycle analyses There is a lack of appreciation of bioplastics’ contribution to sustainability - although they offer opportunities and have sustainable properties
Toray Adopts Mass Balance Approach for TORAYLON™ Acrylic Staple Fiber Production Toray to offer high-value-added TORAYLON™ that is also environmentally-conscious
3 April 202528 March 2025 Braskem Siam, JV of SCGC and Braskem, Partners with Mitr Phol Bio Fuel to Accelerate Agricultural Ethanol Supply for Asia’s First Bio-Ethylene Production Braskem Siam will produce bio-ethylene for SCGC, which will use it as feedstock to produce bio-based Polyethylene (bio-PE) that has a negative carbon footprint and is recyclable
Clariant Climate Campaign winner GNFC cuts 44,000 tons/month CO2e emissions with EnviCat N2O removal catalyst The EnviCat N2O-S, a well-established, drop-in solution effectively removes N2O and other nitrogen oxides, designed as a drop-in solution that can be easily installed without disrupting manufacturing processes
Melhoramentos Boosts Investment in W-Cycle’s Compostable Food Packaging Brazilian green company brings fresh capital and cooperation in production of earth-friendly, plastic-free food containers
Is building with bamboo cheaper than building with concrete? Fibre-pressed bamboo is the biggest innovation in construction, as it seems to surpass all other types of wood in strength properties, makes lighter building constructions possible, and also lower building costs
2 April 202527 March 2025 Fiberdom Partners with S-Group to Expand the Availability of its Home Compostable, 100% Plastic-Free Cutlery Across Finland Fiberdom is proud to announce a new retail partnership with S-Group, one of Finland’s largest retailers
Golden Compound at KUTENO 2025 – Our debut as an exhibitor! We are pleased to announce that we will be exhibiting at KUTENO - Kunststofftechnik Nord for the first time this year! From May 13 to 15, 2025, we will be presenting our sustainable biomaterials in Hall 20, Stand K3
Golden Compound: Biowerkstoffe mit Sonnenblumenkernschalen Als spezialisierter Anbieter von Biokompositen wird Golden Compound in diesem Jahr erstmals als Aussteller auf der Kuteno – Kunststofftechnik Nord vertreten sein