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2 September 202529 September 2025

Horizon Europe Project PYSOLO: Mid-term Stakeholder Event on Solar-driven Biomass Pyrolysis

Save the date: 6 November 2025, 09-14:00 CET, ICB Instituto de Carboquímica, Zaragoza (Spain) or online

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Corbion and BRAIN Biotech team to shape the future of innovation in nature-based ingredient technologies

Together, the partners will develop preservation capabilities to food manufacturers that also resonate with consumers looking for food products based on natural ingredients

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Corbion und BRAIN Biotech arbeiten gemeinsam an Technologien für naturbasierte Inhaltsstoffe der Zukunft

Gemeinsam will man Herstellern von Lebensmitteln Konservierungsmöglichkeiten anbieten, die auch bei jenen Verbrauchern Anklang finden, die Lebensmittel auf Basis natürlicher Inhaltsstoffe suchen

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BMW ersetzt CFK mit Naturfasern

Leichtbau mit geringerem CO2-Fußabdruck: BMW hat gemeinsam mit dem Partner Bcomp Naturfaser-Verbundwerkstoffe zur Serienreife gebracht

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BMW Replaces CFRP with Natural Fibers

Lightweight construction with a lower carbon footprint: BMW has teamed up with partner Bcomp to bring natural fiber composites to series production

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Forging international research alliances on the bioeconomy

With a new round of tenders for the “Bioeconomy International” funding initiative, the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology, and Space (BMFTR) is once again supporting the establishment of international research networks

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1 September 202526 August 2025

Sustainable natural rubber: GNF publishes factsheet with recommendations for action

Processing companies get some concrete ways to make their natural rubber supply chains more sustainable and resilient

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Nachhaltiger Naturkautschuk: GNF veröffentlicht Factsheet mit Handlungsempfehlungen

Verarbeitenden Unternehmen werden konkrete Wege aufzeigt, ihre Naturkautschuk-Lieferketten nachhaltiger und widerstandsfähiger zu gestalten

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29 August 202525 August 2025

K 2025 trade fair for plastics & rubber: WACKER presents resource-saving liquid silicone rubber for food applications

Molded parts made of ELASTOSIL® eco LR 5003 meet food industry guidelines without thermal post-treatment

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Internationale Kunststoffmesse K 2025: WACKER präsentiert ressourcenschonenden Flüssigsiliconkautschuk für hochwertige Formteile im Lebensmittelbereich

Formteile aus ELASTOSIL® eco LR 5003 erfüllen auch ohne thermische Nachbehandlung Richtlinien der Food-Industrie

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Re:shell uses discarded eggshells to create modular, biodegradable building bricks

A sustainable building material solution from eggshells

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Why PLA must have a place in the Global Plastics Treaty

PLA (polylactic acid) offers a proven, practical, and circular alternative to conventional plastic while it is supporting sustainable development

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Internationale Forschungs-Allianzen zur Bioökonomie schmieden

Mit einer neuen Ausschreibungsrunde der Förderinitiative „Bioökonomie International" unterstützt das Bundesministerium für Forschung, Technologie und Raumfahrt (BMFTR) erneut den Aufbau internationaler Forschungsverbünde

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HiQ-CARB project: More sustainable conductive carbon additives for lithium-ion batteries 

The development and commercialization of innovative conductive additives not only improves battery performance, but also lays the foundation for a more environmentally friendly and economically viable battery manufacturing ecosystem in Europ

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Projekt HiQ-CARB: Nachhaltigere leitfähige Kohlenstoffadditive für Lithium-Ionen-Batterien

Die Entwicklung und Kommerzialisierung innovativer leitfähiger Additive verbessert nicht nur die Batterieleistung, sondern legt auch die Grundlage für ein umweltfreundlicheres und wirtschaftlich tragfähiges Batteriefertigungssystem in Europa

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28 August 202526 August 2025

From Materials and Models: How AI is Revolutionising the Circular Economy

Artificial Intelligence creates a direct link between material design and circular economy goals by integrating durability, recyclability and lower carbon intensity as design parameters from the very start

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Mikroplastik vermeiden: Welche Kunststoffprodukte biologisch abbaubar sein sollten

Checkliste und Anwendungsbeispiele für den Einsatz in GaLaBau, Landwirtschaft, Forst und Stadtreinigung

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AIMPLAS to showcase circular, low-carbon and bio-based plastics innovation at the K 2025

In the field of energy and decarbonization, AIMPLAS will display its latest developments in advanced materials applied to CO₂ capture and utilization, hydrogen production and storage, and battery manufacturing

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Investigation of the mechanical properties of pineapple leaf fibre-reinforced biocomposites

The findings provide valuable insights into the potential applications in industries requiring lightweight, sustainable materials with enhanced mechanical properties

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Godavari Biorefineries drives innovation in renewable materials

Looking at the increase in the biochemicals market, GBL is invested in capacity and innovation

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27 August 202521 August 2025

Plastic Crisis Unresolved: UN Negotiations Cannot Deliver Treaty Due to Blocking Stance of Petro-States

Historic opportunity missed: Plastic crisis remains unresolved as ambitious country majority blocked by petrochemical states in UN treaty negotiations. OceanCare calls for reformed negotiation process to break future deadlock

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Plastikkrise ungelöst: UN-Verhandlungen scheitern an Blockadehaltung einzelner Staaten

Nach drei Jahren und sechs Verhandlungsrunden haben sich die Delegationen der UN-Mitgliedstaaten in Genf auf keinen Text für den weltweit ersten globalen Plastikvertrag einigen können

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Vioneo Selects Lummus as its Polypropylene Partner for World’s First Industrial Scale Fossil-Free Plastics from Green-Methanol Facility

First-of-a-kind complex will produce fossil-free-polypropylene grades leveraging Lummus’ proven sustainable polymer technology

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Avantium Provides Update on a Proposed Comprehensive Funding Package

Company secures investments and outlines further funding

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PHA colour masterbatch

The Chroma Color Technology team was able to develop three new colours for our customer using a specifically designed carrier resin for a masterbatch

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26 August 202520 August 2025

Minister Hauk besucht LEKI – Skistöcke aus Hanf zeigen Zukunft der Bioökonomie

Minister Peter Hauk MdL: „Der Einsatz von Hanf in Skistöcken ist ein großartiges Beispiel für die Verbindung von Bioökonomie und Outdoor-Technologie“

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CTK Bio Introduces End-to-End Solutions to Address Canada’s Single-Use Plastics Ban

CTK Bio provides certified materials and finished products through a global supply network to help Canadian businesses comply with the federal plastics ban

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Christoph Glasner and Sebastian Stießel on carbon management

“In Germany, CO2 emitters and potential CO2 users are located close to each other, which is favorable to carbon recycling”

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From food packaging to fashion

How edible and biodegradable materials are shaping the future of clothing

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Enhancing cellulose-rich polylactic acid (PLA)-rice residue-reinforced sustainable biocomposites

Influence of chemical pretreatments on strengthening the thermomechanical properties of biocomposite materials

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25 August 20255 September 2025

BioReCer Project: Final Multi-Stakeholder Annual Online Meeting

11 September 2025, 14:00-16:00 CEST - Online

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Emvolon and Montauk Renewables Announce Launch of Joint Venture to Convert Biogas into High-Value, Low Carbon Fuel

Following the successful completion of a field demonstration, the new joint venture seeks to develop projects to generate up to 50K metric tons of green methanol annually by 2030

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Wie Recycling-Verpackungen den Blick auf Produktqualität beeinflussen

Forschungsticker Uni Bonn: Es könnte sich lohnen, einen höheren Rezyklatanteil aktiv an Verbraucherinnen und Verbraucher zu kommunizieren

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Turning waste and residues into sustainable fuels: LG Chem and Enilive Breaks Ground on Korea’s First HVO/SAF Plant

A joint venture of LG Chem and Enilive to process approximately 400,000 tons of renewable bio-feedstocks by 2027 at Korea’s first HVO/SAF facility

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Sunreef Takes Bcomp’s Sustainable Materials on Board

Sailing innovation brings flax fibre composites to the forefront of sustainable yacht design

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Brazil’s bioeconomy – hope or hype?

As Brazil prepares to host the COP30 conference this November, its adoption of bioeconomics could be a beacon of hope for the world - or another missed opportunity

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22 August 202519 August 2025

Commission launches consultation and call for evidence for upcoming Circular Economy Act 

The feedback period is open until 6 November 2025

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Automotive Packaging Materials Collection and Handling Practices

SP Guidance Document v1.0 July

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Compostable Single-Use Tableware made from beet pulp

Fraunhofer WKI developed compostable single-use tableware based on local agricultural residue from sugar production

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Kompostierbares Einmalgeschirr auf Basis von Rübenschnitzeln

Forschende des Fraunhofer WKI entwickelten kompostierbares Einweggeschirr auf Basis von heimischen, agrarischen Reststoffen aus der Zuckerproduktion

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Alder Bioinsights News Review: Feedstocks Issue 161, August 2025

In this issue you may find the global state of the maize market, highlighting diverse regional challenges and trends

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21 August 202520 August 2025

Biotechnology brings mycelium-based materials to market

With the potential to transform multiple sectors, innovative biofabrication processes produce raw fully bio-based materials made from fungi

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Werkstoffe auf Myzelbasis dank Biotechnologie

Mit innovativen Biofabrikationsverfahren, mit denen mehrere Sektoren verändert werden könnten, werden vollständig biobasierte Rohmaterialien aus Pilzen gewonnen

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PROMOFER: Turning Agri-food and Lignocellulosic Residues into Bioplastics and Sustainable Polyurethane Materials

Coordinated by AIMPLAS, the project aims to unlock the potential of agri-food and lignocellulosic residues by converting them into two high-value bio-based compounds

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Nachhaltige Verpackungen im Fokus

FNR präsentiert biobasierte Innovationen auf der FACHPACK 2025

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DMC Debuts Industry-First Fermented D-Chiro-Inositol

A next-generation nutraceutical ingredient - cleaner, more sustainable, and ready for modern formulation needs

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Biomaterials enter the space age

Biomaterials could support safer and more sustainable space travel

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20 August 202514 August 2025

BioReCer Final Event: Trust, Traceability, and Certification – Valorising Biobased Feedstocks

Ciudad de la Cultura in Santiago de Compostela, Spain – scheduled from 9:00 to 14:45 CET

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Recycling trifft High-Tech: Millionenförderung der EU für grüne Chemie im Rheinischen Revier und Ruhrgebiet 

Ministerin Neubaur: Investitionen in Schlüsseltechnologien sind dreifacher Gewinn für Klima, Jobs und unsere Innovationskraft

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Lunchskins Launches Revolutionary Home Compostable Freezer-Safe Storage Bags

Crafted from certified compostable materials like PLA and cornstarch, these innovative bags naturally break down under home or industrial composting conditions