9 January 20266 January 2026 GS Biomats at EBC25: Accelerating FDCA Toward Industrial-Scale Bioeconomy Solutions GS Biomats’ recent invitation to the European Bioplastics Conference 2025 highlights growing industry recognition of its work
Torffrei gärtnern, Klima schützen: BMLEH fördert Alternativen zu torfhaltiger Blumenerde im Hobbygartenbau mit 750.000 Euro Das Projekt, das auf den Erkenntnissen eines erfolgreichen Vorgängerprojekts aufbaut, wird über die Fachagentur Nachwachsende Rohstoffe (FNR) vom 1. Januar 2026 bis zum 30. September 2027 umgesetzt
8 January 202627 December 2025 Innovation center for textile circular economy inaugurated DICE is to become the leading national and international innovation and demonstration center for research and development of environmentally friendly processes for the production of chemical pulp
Innovationszentrum für textile Kreislaufwirtschaft eingeweiht Das DICE will das national und international führende Innovations- und Demonstrationszentrum für die Erforschung und Entwicklung umweltfreundlicher Prozesse zur Herstellung von Chemiezellstoff werden
Solinatra and Paques Biomaterials partner to advance biopolymer compounding for sustainable Single-Use Plastic applications Under the agreement, Paques Biomaterials will supply PHBV biopolymers for use in Solinatra’s material portfolio, following a phased joint development programme from lab validation through industrial pilots
Ultrapolymers: Neue Pipette aus Biokunststoff für Medizin und Pharma – Kooperation mit elm-plastic und Biovox Die Kooperation kombiniert Material-, Verarbeitungs- und Anwendungskompetenz und ermöglicht eine marktreife Lösung
Breakthrough in bio-composite recycling: from post-consumer waste into lactic acid – at scale The closed-loop pilot from TripleW and Sulapac also shows that the transition from single-use to reusable cups can be achieved in a circular manner without relying on fossil-based plastics
Internationale Studie zeigt: Kreislaufwirtschaft steht nicht immer für mehr Nachhaltigkeit Ohne gezielte Planung können Wiederverwendung und Recycling höhere Emissionen in der Lieferkette verursachen als das Neudesign von Produkten: Zu diesem Ergebnis kommt eine von der Freien Universität Bozen koordinierte internationale Studie, in die 1.599 Unternehmen weltweit eingebunden waren
7 January 202620 December 2025 UPM launches UPM Circular Renewable Black- the first bio-based, NIR-detectable, carbon-negative pigment for premium packaging UPM’s new pigment is derived from renewable lignin and certified by third-party standards, has full NIR detectability for efficient recycling and a carbon-negative footprint
Leading fashion brands step up to unlock the next chapter of Circulose Several leading fashion brands are now partnering with Circulose to part from a proven, scalable solution for replacing virgin cellulose fibers such as viscose and lyocell
6 January 202619 December 2025 CO2-Sync outlines biochar and energy plant for Ridge Road In Utah, CO2-Sync uses beetle-killed forests as its biomass, in other areas, different types of biomass are used, including rice husks in Thailand and camel dung in Dubai
An interview with Takashi Matsumoto, Business Director AGC Vinythai. “The bioeconomy can have a real impact on how we make and consume products in Asia” With a total potential of nearly 80 million tons agricultural feedstock per year, the bioeconomy presents a real opportunity for Thailand
5 January 202618 December 2025 Microplastics: European Parliament requests scientific advice from EFSA EFSA found that microplastics can be released through the use of food contact materials, though at much lower levels than some studies suggest
Melt&Marble Secures €7M to Scale Designer Fats in Beauty and Food The new funding will take Melt&Marble from demo to market-ready, with its first ingredients set for commercial launch in personal care applications in 2026
Borealis Sets a New Standard with Global Rollout of AI-Powered Borstar® Digital Twin Program By integrating artificial intelligence (AI), real-time optimization, and powerful data analytics, the Borstar Digital Twin marks a major milestone in Borealis’ digital transformation journey
Borealis setzt mit der weltweiten Einführung des KI-gestützten Borstar® Digital Twin Programms neue Maßstäbe Durch die Integration von künstlicher Intelligenz (KI), Echtzeitoptimierung und leistungsstarker Datenanalyse markiert Borstar Digital Twin einen wichtigen Meilenstein auf dem Weg der digitalen Transformation von Borealis
19 December 202518 December 2025 Green electronics: Smart sensor tag protects sensitive goods Commonly, researchers from Empa, EPFL and CSEM have developed in a four-year project a biodegradable, smart sensor tag from cellulose that measures the temperature and relative humidity
Grüne Elektronik: Smarte Etikette schützt empfindliche Güter Gemeinsam haben Forschende der Empa, der EPFL und des CSEM in einem vierjährigen Projekt eine smarte und biologisch abbaubare Etikette auf Cellulosebasis entwickelt, die Temperatur und die relative Luftfeuchtigkeit misst
And the winner is … The first prize of the European Bioplastics Innovation Award 2025 was awarded to Celanese (in cooperation with Bio4Life). The runner ups were Futamura (UK) and Repaq (Germany) (2nd) and arweco (Germany) (3rd)
18 December 202516 December 2025 €170.7 million for new bio-based innovations The 2026 work programme introduces 13 topics ranging from industrial flagship biorefineries to research actions that strengthen feedstock diversification, circular design, biotech scale-up and market uptake
Andreas Künkel Receives The Meyer-Galow Award For Business Chemistry 2025 Biodegradable polymers play a crucial role in the production of sustainable products and thus in a functioning circular economy
Bioabbaubare Polymere: Andreas Künkel erhält den Meyer-Galow-Preis für Wirtschaftschemie 2025 Biologisch abbaubare Polymere spielen eine wichtige Rolle bei der Herstellung nachhaltiger Produkte und damit für eine funktionierende Kreislaufwirtschaft
Futerro officially submits permit applications for its future biorefinery in Port-Jérôme-sur-Seine With this submission, Futerro initiates the necessary administrative process for the establishment of its integrated biorefinery, the first of its kind in Europe
17 December 202515 December 2025 Understanding the Trade Impacts of Sustainability Certification: Insights from the STAR4BBS White Paper The White Paper is based on a systematic review of 563 publications, of which 21 quantitative studies met the criteria for detailed assessment
Michelin, IFPEN, and Axens Announce Successful Progress in BioButterfly™ R&D Project: the most mature technology to produce biobased butadiene from bioethanol Michelin, IFPEN, and Axens are pleased to announce significant advancements in the BioButterfly™ project, supported by ADEME, Région Nouvelle Aquitaine and Bordeaux Metropole, which aims to produce bio-based butadiene from bioethanol
Lignin wird zu wertvollen Amiden – Forschenden gelingt nachhaltiger Durchbruch Wichtige Bausteine für Arzneimittel, Agrochemikalien und moderne Materialien werden durch diese Rohbiomasse unter Anwendung verschiedener katalytischer Verfahren gewonnen
Hemp-based Leather Alternative Featured in Leica’s latest Watch Strap LOVR comes from European hemp residues combined with plant-based additives
Leica bringt Uhrenarmband aus LOVR™ von revoltech auf den Markt Das vom Darmstädter Material-Start-up entwickelte pflanzenbasierte und recyclebare Material bietet eine nachhaltige Ergänzung für das Premium-Sortiment von Leica
16 December 202515 December 2025 Arena Launches the First Swimwear Collection with Bio-based and Renewable LYCRA® Ecomade Fibre A dive into innovation, performance, and sustainability with the Vitalife collection
arena präsentiert die erste Swimwear-Kollektion mit biobasiertem und nachwachsendem LYCRA® EcoMade-Garn Innovation, Performance und NachSaltigkeit mit der neuen Vitalife Linie
CarbonZero.Eco Unveils First Biochar Production Plant and Announces Major Carbon Credit Deal with Climeworks Founded by 17-year-old Harper Moss, CarbonZero.Eco emerged from stealth last year with multi-million–dollar backing will enable the mitigation of up to 1.5 million tons of CO₂ emissions from agricultural waste
New EU Bioeconomy Strategy. Catia Bastioli talks to Il Bioeconomista: “The contribution of bio-based products should be acknowledged in legislative acts” Compared to the 2012 strategy and the revisions carried out in 2018 and 2022, the focus has shifted toward industrial implementation, market expansion, competitiveness, and resilience
Buchenholz als nachhaltige Werkstoff-Alternative für den Fahrzeugbau Recyclingfähige Leichtbauteile aus Holz senken CO₂-Emissionen
EU centres competitiveness in new bioeconomy strategy The EU wants biobased and circular scaleup to boost regional competitiveness
EU-KunststoffgranulatVO Die Verordnung gilt für Wirtschaftsteilnehmer, die im vorangegangenen Kalenderjahr in der Union Kunststoffgranulat von 5 Tonnen und mehr gehandhabt haben
15 December 202510 December 2025 Commission presents new Bioeconomy Strategy to drive green growth, competitiveness and resilience across Europe The EU will move forward towards a more circular and decarbonised economy and can decrease dependence on fossil imports
An interview with Nicolò Giacomuzzi-Moore, Executive Director at CBE JU. “We have no time to waste if we want to maintain the leadership in the circular bioeconomy” The new Bioeconomy strategy comes in a new context, in which the bioeconomy is at the heart of EU policies for green growth and European competitiveness
Alternative to BPA passes toxicity and sustainability standards set by EU innovation guidelines Polyester and a host of other plastic products could potentially be manufactured with non-toxic and sustainable BPA alternatives identified in a multidisciplinary study published today by researchers at KTH
UPM and Sappi have signed a non-binding letter of intent to form a graphic paper Joint Venture By optimizing capacity utilization, enhancing operational efficiencies and continuing to invest in decarbonization, the Joint Venture could reduce its overall climate impact, helping to advance the EU’s Clean Industrial Deal objectives
UPM und Sappi haben eine nicht-bindende Absichtserklärung zur Gründung eines Joint Ventures im Bereich grafischer Papiere unterzeichnet Durch die Optimierung der Kapazitätsauslastung, die Steigerung der betrieblichen Effizienz und weitere Investitionen in die Dekarbonisierung könnte das Joint Venture seine gesamten Klimaauswirkungen reduzieren und so zur Verwirklichung der Ziele des Deals für eine saubere Industrie der EU beitragen
SENSIL® by NILIT and ROICA™ by Asahi Kasei Collaborate to Reduce Apparel’s Footprint Unveiling the concept of a new fabric featuring SENSIL® ByNature, a Biomass Balanced Nylon 6.6, and Biomass Balanced ROICA™ premium stretch fiber at ISPO Munich Hall B1/308 ISPO BrandNew Area
DevvStream and Southern Energy Renewables Announce Business Combination Targeting Low-Cost Production of Carbon-Negative SAF and Green Methanol The new platform’s anticipated SAF pathway, combined with DevvStream’s environmental‑asset capabilities, is aimed at reducing the cost burden that slows alternative fuel adoption today
Erneuerbare Chemie: Steht in den Startlöchern Für die Treibhausgas-Neutralität braucht es eine Chemiewende: erneuerbarer Kohlenstoff aus Altkunststoffen, Biomasse und der Luft muss schrittweise fossilen Kohlenstoff ersetzen
12 December 202511 December 2025 CO2-based Fuels and Chemicals Conference 2026 – Vorläufiges Programm jetzt verfügbar Führendes Branchenevent zu Carbon Capture und Utilisation (CCU) am 28.–29. April 2026 in Köln und online mit Schwerpunkt auf Strategien für grünen Wasserstoff, wettbewerbsfähige E Kraftstoffe und CO₂ basierte Polymere und Materialien
CO2-based Fuels and Chemicals Conference 2026: Preliminary Program Now Available Leading global event on Carbon Capture and Utilisation to discuss green hydrogen strategies, cost-competitive e-fuels, CO₂-to-polymers and materials in Cologne and online on 28–29 April 2026
SOLRESS Drives Safe and Sustainable Bio-Based Solvents from Second-Generation resources These bio-based solvents will be tested in sectors such as paints and coatings, cosmetics and industrial material processing
Commission adopts rules and launches initiatives to boost carbon removals and carbon farming in the EU The European Commission has adopted rules to implement the EU-wide voluntary certification framework for carbon removals and carbon farming. This will be boosted further by three initiatives announced in the new EU Bioeconomy Strategy
A new certificate for the renewable carbon economy: ‘OK renewable’ from TÜV AUSTRIA This unique new label shows for the first time the share of fossil carbon in manufacturing and/or in products that has been replaced by biomass, CO₂ and recycling, and expresses it as a single, easy-to-understand product property
„OK renewable“ von TÜV AUSTRIA – Ein neues Zertifikat für die Chemie- und Materialbranche Dieses einzigartige neue Label zeigt erstmals, welcher Anteil des fossilen Kohlenstoffs im Herstellungsprozess und/oder im Produkt durch Biomasse, CO₂ und Recycling ersetzt wurde, und weist ihn als eine einzelne, leicht verständliche Produkteigenschaft aus