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11 March 20254 March 2025

International Women’s Day: Women in the History of Plastics

Female polymer pioneers and their influence on industry, science and everyday life

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UPM Timber launches carbon storage calculator

Wood is an excellent building material due to its renewability, durability, and carbon sequestration capacity

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Bio-Schaum-NFK: Nachhaltige Leichtbauteile für urbane Elektromobilität

Innovatives Forschungsprojekt kombiniert biobasierte Kunststoffe und Naturfasern für ressourcenschonende Fahrzeugkomponenten

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10 March 202510 March 2025

Bacterial nanocellulose: A sustainable alternative to forest resource consumption

One of the most promising options is a biopolymer produced by certain bacteria that offers unique properties and a more environmentally friendly manufacturing process

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A Clean Industrial Deal for competitiveness and decarbonisation in the EU 

The Clean Industrial Deal will accelerate decarbonisation, while securing the future of manufacturing in Europe

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KUNSTSTOFF MAGAZIN Produkt des Jahres 2025: 3. Platz, Kategorie Werkstoffe: Borealis

Borcycle GD3600SY wird erstmals in der Serienproduktion von Mittelkonsolenträgern bei Peugeot eingesetzt

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From ocean to table, without plastic attached: Dundrun switches to sustainable Sulapac seafood tags

This marks an important step towards cutting plastic waste in the seafood supply chain

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Starbucks customers react as chain rolls out new cup design in 14 states: ‘No more TikTok drinks’

The switch allows the company to align with local regulations in certain cities that have passed legislation requiring transitions away from single-use plastic

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Clean Industrial Deal risks overlooking criticality of plastics manufacturing to Europe’s industrial base

Plastics Europe calls for greater urgency and tailored action plan

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Kunststoffe als Fundament der europäischen Industrie im Clean Industrial Deal verankern

Es fehlen dringliche Maßnahmen für eine klimaneutrale und wettbewerbsfähige Kreislaufwirtschaft

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7 March 20254 March 2025

Boeing partners with Norsk e-Fuel to advance SAF production

Boeing’s investment will accelerate the production and availability of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in the Nordics and globally

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Innovatives Papier- und Verpackungsmaterial aus Zuckerrüben

BeetKraft® ist ein innovatives Material von Südzucker, das aus Co-Produkten der Zuckerproduktion hergestellt wird und über ein patentiertes Veredelungsverfahren zu einem hochwertigen Ersatz von holzbasiertem Zellstoff aufbereitet wird

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Metsä Group starts pre-engineering of Kuura textile fibre mill

The pre-engineering of the Kuura mill is expected to continue until the summer of 2026

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Vision Life Holdings Launches New Water-based Eco Ink for Textile Printing

Vision Life Holdings, led by CEO Mu-hyun Choi, South Korea, has introduced UTEX Eco Ink after extensive research

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6 March 20252 March 2025

Debut Scores Breakthrough in Carmine Bioproduction and Unveils Plans to Launch the First-ever Molecular Replica of the Vibrant Red Pigment

Debut's biomanufactured carmine offers unparalleled health, safety, animal-free and environmental advantages

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Arsenale Bioyards Raises $10M to Cut Biomanufacturing Costs by 90% with First-of-its-Kind end-to-end Platform

Arsenale’s proprietary and first-of-its-kind end-to-end platform aims at drastically reducing costs and time - by up to 90% - and accelerating the adoption of sustainable bio-based alternatives

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2023: Record-breaking Increase in Renewable Electricity

Electricity from renewables dominates in Austria, Sweden and Denmark while shares above 50% were registered in Portugal, Spain, Croatia, Latvia and Finland

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Pioneering bio-based raw materials in press felts

Valmet is determined to lower the carbon footprint of their paper machine clothing. As a result of intensive work, Valmet has launched the first press felt containing bio-based raw materials

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EU Commission proposals open new horizons for industries able to combine, circularity, bioeconomy and a phase out of fossils

Europe lags behind other global regions in green business growth and loses manufacturing jobs at an accelerated pace

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5 March 202526 February 2025

INCA Renewtech earns grant to complete biocomposites development, conduct consumer line trials

Alberta Innovates funding will drive refinement of INCA’s hemp fiber biocomposite, vertical integration by 2026 and trials with Tier 1 automotive customers

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Mit Bioökonomie in eine kohlefreie Zukunft

Transformationscluster BioökonomieREVIER vernetzt Branchen und Kompetenzen im Rheinischen Revier

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Lactips responds to a need from packaging manufacturers and expands its range on its paper coating platform

The new CareTips® PFP344MAX sealant grade offers high sealability for optimum protection of packaged products

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Why e-methanol is a game changer for decarbonizing shipping and industry

As both a sustainable shipping fuel and a chemical feedstock, e-methanol offers a path for some of the toughest decarbonization challenges

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Wildsmith Launches 100% Home Compostable Packaging

Together with Shellworks, Wildsmith Skin developed 'Vivomer', a biopolymer derived from natural microbes and plant-based sources, offering the durability of plastic without its environmental harm

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LANXESS: Longer-lasting tires through sustainable antioxidant

LANXESS’ new rubber additive Vulkanox HS Scopeblue supports tire manufacturers in producing more sustainable, longer-lasting tires and in achieving their sustainability goals

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LANXESS: Langlebigere Reifen durch nachhaltiges Antioxidationsmittel

LANXESS unterstützt Reifenhersteller mit seinem neuen Kautschukadditiv Vulkanox HS Scopeblue dabei, nachhaltigere, langlebige Reifen zu produzieren und ihre Nachhaltigkeitsziele zu erreichen

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4 March 20254 March 2025

Unlocking CCU Potential Through Electrochemistry 

Free Webinar on 25 March 2025, 13:00-14:30 CET

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Monthly news from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), February 2025

Let's take a look at what happened in February 2025 at RCI

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GOZEN’s radical new biomaterial LUNAFORM™ scales up in first commercial range, making biodesign a reality in fashion and beyond

Biotech startup GOZEN has launched its debut LUNAFORM biomaterial range in conjunction with a new facility in Turkey and a short film

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Umweltfreundlicher Wasserstoff aus Kreislaufwirtschaft: Green Hydrogen Technology und Westfalen-Gruppe starten Kooperation

Die Green Hydrogen Technology GmbH (GHT) aus Augsburg und die Westfalen-Gruppe aus Münster gehen eine strategische Partnerschaft für Wasserstoff aus Reststoffen ein

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KINGFA opens advanced recycling facility in Spain

The company aims to expand its presence in the European market, providing solutions for plastic waste recycling, lifecycle management, and low-carbon materials

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Biozirkuläre Alternative für Frischhaltefolien und Kunststoffe

beeskin Bienenwachstücher sind eine plastikfreie, kompostierbare und wiederverwendbare Alternative zu fossil-basierten Kunststoffen

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Balrampur Chini Mills to set up PLA bio polymer unit in Uttar Pradesh

This is India’s first PLA biopolymer plant

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Metsä Group’s Kuura textile fibre shows competitive greenhouse gas emission level

Metsä Group has completed a new Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of its Kuura textile fibre. The assessment shows that Kuura’s global warming potential score is less than one-third of the next best option, viscose

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The biodegradable microbeads that scrub out plastic pollution

For companies seeking biodegradable replacements, circular and plant-based options abound, waiting to be scaled

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3 March 202527 February 2025

Green Hydrogen Production – A Key Element for Maximizing Carbon Capture & Utilisation (CCU) Benefits

Numerous European cross-sector projects for hydrogen production using large-scale electrolysers and demonstrate the growing momentum behind hydrogen as a key element of Europe's energy future

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Idemitsu Kosan and Mitsubishi Electric Start Collaboration for Use of Biomass Plastics in Home Appliances

It is essential to develop alternative materials to petroleum-derived plastics and technologies and products which leads to reduction of CO2 emissions

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Mittelstand fordert Rohstoffwende

In einem 12-Punkte-Papier hat die Mittelstandsallianz klare Forderungen an die kommende Bundesregierung formuliert

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Global Industry Leaders Join Forces to Launch Groundbreaking Automotive Plastics Circularity Pilot

A Global Impact Coalition initiative set to revolutionize automotive plastics recycling

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Compostable packaging: boosting profitability and simplifying waste management 

Gary Tee, VP Global Converting at TIPA, explores the advantages that compostable packaging offers to brands and waste management facilities, from reduced contamination rates and simplified sorting processes to new revenue streams

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Superglue Made from the Body’s Own Mucus

Scientists from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Freie Universität Berlin combined a mixture of mucilaginous and sticky proteins to produce an adhesive for biomedical applications

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Ein Superkleber aus körpereigenem Schleim

Wissenschaftlerinnen und Wissenschaftler des Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in den USA und der Freien Universität Berlin kombinierten eine Mischung aus schleimigen und klebrigen Proteinen

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28 February 202528 February 2025

Enzyme discovered from Brazilian biodiversity can revolutionize bio-refineries

Unprecedented enzyme class prospected in Brazilian soil can increase biorefinery efficiency and accelerate the sustainable production of energy and chemicals

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Win Win Water Introduces 100% Plant-Based, Biodegradable Bottles

Designed for rapid biodegradation, the bottles decompose within 90 days in commercial composting facilities as they are made from Poly Lactic Acid from sugarcane

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TECNARO und DITF mit dem „Innovationspreis Bioökonomie Baden-Württemberg 2024“ ausgezeichnet

TECNARO CEO Jürgen Pfitzer hält Keynote auf dem Bioökonomietag Baden-Württemberg 2025 und nimmt an der Podiumsdiskussion teil

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Study Reveals How Autohydrolysis is Changing Biomass Conversion

A green technology for biorefineries: A bibliometric analysis

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The LEGO Group supports carbon removal solutions to expand sustainability efforts

The LEGO Group today announced a DKK 19 million commitment towards four carbon removal projects in partnership with Climate Impact Partners and ClimeFi

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TIPA aims for improved functionality with home compostable film

TIPA has launched a home compostable high-barrier film for laminated savoury snack and crisp packaging, aiming to offer enhanced functionality and durability

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27 February 202526 February 2025

Cellulose Fibres Conference 2025 – New with Biosynthetics: Meet the Next Generation of Sustainable Fibres and Technologies

Only two weeks left to register: The upcoming conference on 12-13 March 2025 in Cologne, Germany, will pave pathways to a sustainable textile industry – Find out all Details

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Flint’s Paper Battery Technology Secures US$2 Million in Seed Funding to Revolutionize the Sustainable Energy Storage Space

Flint’s cellulose-based paper batteries are engineered from the ground up to solve critical challenges in modern energy storage