30 July 202431 July 2024 PEFerence announces the official opening of the world’s first commercial FDCA flagship plant and highlights the PEF World Congress Both the flagship plant and the PEF World Congress are milestones on the road to utilising sustainable renewable feedstocks and to defossilise the chemical and materials industry
26 July 202425 July 2024 The BioReCer project announces the third stakeholders meeting on certification of biological waste and residues Following the first two successful stakeholder events in Greece and Sweden, the Horizon Europe project BioReCer organises the next meeting in Milan, Italy on 2nd October 2024
25 July 202431 July 2024 nova Session: Green Claims Directive and Consumer Communication October 2 2024, 14:00-16:00, CET - Online
22 July 20245 August 2024 Last Opportunity to enjoy a 10% discount on tickets for the Advanced Recycling Conference Uniting industry leaders and stakeholders across all waste value chains
Letzte Gelegenheit zur Einreichung von Beiträgen für die Advanced Recycling Conference 2024 Die ARC 2024 vernetzt Branchenführer und Interessenvertreter sämtlicher Abfallwertschöpfungsketten
17 July 202416 July 2024 New Report: Alternative Naphtha – Technologies and Market, Status and Outlook For the defossilisation of the chemical industry it is crucial to replace fossil-based naphtha by alternative naphtha in refineries and crackers
Neuer Report: Alternatives Naphtha – Technologien und Markt, Status und Ausblick Für die Defossilisierung der chemischen Industrie ist es von entscheidender Bedeutung, in Raffinerien und Crackern fossiles Naphtha durch alternatives Naphtha zu ersetzen
16 July 202412 July 2024 nova Session on Mastering CSRD Compliance: Strategies for Effective Sustainability Reporting September 26, 2024, 13:00-16:00 (CET)
15 July 202416 July 2024 Advanced Recycling Technologies: Facts, Capacities, and Future Growth Advanced recycling reaches way beyond chemical recycling and encompasses a diverse array of processes designed to transform waste into high-quality recycled materials and chemicals
12 July 202411 July 2024 What’s New in the World of Cellulose Fibre and Biosynthetics? Latest developments in the sustainable textile industry will be introduced and discussed at the “Cellulose Fibres Conference 2025 – New with Biosynthetics” in Cologne, Germany and online, on 12-13 March 2025. Abstract submission is now open
Was gibt‘s Neues in der Welt der Cellulosefaser und Biosynthetics? Die „Cellulose Fibres Conference 2025 – New with Biosynthetics” vom 12.-13. März 2025 in Köln präsentiert neueste Entwicklungen und Trends für die nachhaltige Textilindustrie. Abstracts können ab sofort eingereicht werden
10 July 202410 July 2024 Only One Week Left to Save 20% – Book your Advanced Recycling Conference tickets by July 16th! Future-focused attendees of the Advanced Recycling Conference 2024 have just one week left to secure their spot and save 20% with early bird bookings. Don't miss this opportunity to explore the future of advanced recycling!
19 June 202418 June 2024 The Renewable Materials Conference Hits the Mark Again 440 participants discussed the defossilisation of the chemical and materials industry through biomass, CO2 and recycling. The audience voted for the "Renewable Material of the Year 2024": Acetic acid from CO2 by Danish start-up Again wins 1st price
Erneut ein Volltreffer: Die Renewable Materials Conference 440 Teilnehmer diskutierten über die Defossilisierung der Chemie- und Werkstoffindustrie durch Biomasse, CO2 und Recycling. Das Publikum wählte außerdem den Gewinner des Preises "Renewable Material of the Year 2024": Essigsäure aus CO2 des dänischen Start-ups Again
nova-Session: The latest on the EU policy framework for plastics, ecodesign and sustainability June 27, 14:00 - 16:00h, Virtual Event - Hosts: Nicolas Hark, Luciano Proto Cassina (nova-Institute)
11 June 202410 June 2024 nova-Institute launches new website showcasing the expertise of its five main departments New web design enhances rich content of the science-based consultancy and research institute for an optimal user experience
3 June 20243 June 2024 Only one week left: 12 Good reasons to attend the Renewable Materials Conference (RMC) 11-13 June, Siegburg/Cologne (Germany) and online
nova’s experts (re)introduced: Dipl.-Ec. Dušica Banduka Project Manager Dissemination, Communication and Press
31 May 202429 May 2024 New Market Analysis: Bio-based and Biodegradable Plastics Industries in China Policy framework, market trends, technologies and outlook for PLA, PA, PHA and PBAT
Neue Marktanalyse: Bio-basierte und biologisch abbaubare Kunststoffe in China Politische Rahmenbedingungen, Markttrends, Technologien und Aussichten für PLA, PA, PHA und PBAT
29 May 202417 December 2024 Introduction of the new “OK renewable carbon” certificate: Award ceremony for the first products TÜV AUSTRIA, the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI) and the nova-Institute introduce the new certificate at the Renewable Materials Conference in Siegburg
Erste Produkte werden mit dem neuen Zertifikat „OK renewable carbon“ ausgezeichnet TÜV AUSTRIA, die Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI) und das nova-Institut präsentieren das neue Zertifikat auf der Renewable Materials Conference in Siegburg
28 May 202428 May 2024 Join the first PEF World Congress in October 2024 The European project PEFerence is proud to support the Renewable Carbon Plastics Magazine in organising the very first PEF World Congress, which will take place in Düsseldorf (Germany) on 30 and 31 October 2024 (with Online Livestream)
27 May 202424 May 2024 Online survey on consumer perception of cleaning products made from CO₂ by the European project WaterProof The WaterProof project partner „Institute for Future Energy and Material Flow Systems (IZES) gGmbH“ developed a concise online survey to analyse the public perception of cleaning products using carbon emissions from waste and wastewater treatment plants
21 May 202417 May 2024 nova Session on “The latest on the EU Policy Framework for Chemicals and Materials” Overview of the latest developments in the EU policy framework for Renewable Carbon in the chemical and material industries
16 May 20249 July 2024 Exploring the Future of Advanced Recycling: Early Bird Tickets Now Available Smart birds book early – Future focused attendees of the Advanced Recycling Conference 2024 can save 20% with the early bird bookings until July 16th 2024
Wachstumsmarkt Recycling: Ab sofort Frühbucher-Tickets für die Advanced Recycling Conference 2024 verfügbar Bis zum 16. Juli 2024 können schnell entschlossene Teilnehmer der Advanced Recycling Conference 2024 von einem 20% Frühbucher-Discount profitieren
13 May 202410 May 2024 nova-Session: Raising awareness for sustainable bio-based products through labelling and certification The three-hour webinar will present different options for certifying the sustainability of biomass and bio-based products and discuss future requirements in the frame of the Green Claim Directive
7 May 20247 May 2024 The World’s Largest Event for the Defossilisation of Chemicals and Materials The Renewable Materials Conference will take place from 11-13 June 2024 in Siegburg/Cologne (Germany) and online
Die weltgrößte Veranstaltung zur Defossilisierung von Chemikalien und Materialien Die Renewable Materials Conference findet vom 11. bis 13. Juni 2024 in Siegburg bei Köln und online statt
2 May 202430 April 2024 Call for Bio-based Building Blocks and Polymer Market Experts The nova-Institute is looking for market experts to join its Biopolymer Expert Group
25 April 202426 April 2024 Special discount for the Renewable Materials Conference until 6 May 11-13 June 2024 in Siegburg/Cologne (Germany) and online
“Best CO₂ Utilisation 2024” Innovation Award – Three CCU solutions steering society towards a fossil-free future Carbon Capture & Utilisation (CCU) enables the substitution of fossil carbon in sectors where carbon is necessary. Dioxycle, D-CRBN and Twelve showcase winning solutions that pave the path for a renewable carbon society
Innovationspreis “Best CO₂ Utilisation 2024” – Drei CCU-Lösungen führen die Gesellschaft in eine fossil-freie Zukunft Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) ermöglicht die Substitution von fossilem Kohlenstoff in kohlenstoffabhängigen Bereichen. Die Unternehmen Dioxycle, D-CRBN und Twelve ebnen mit ihren Lösungen erfolgreich den Weg zu einer Gesellschaft mit erneuerbarem Kohlenstoff
22 April 202411 May 2024 Six pathways to smart certification of bio-based systems Are you a policy maker, a member of the bio-based industry or a concerned consumer? Participate in the first webinar by the Horizon Europe project 3-CO on June 7th, 2024, 11 am to 12:30 pm (CET)! The webinar will address the vital topic of certification and labelling of biological feedstock, bio-based value chains and products
19 April 202417 April 2024 Next free PEFerence webinar with a market update on bio-based building blocks and polymers Pia Skoczinski from nova-Institute will give a sophisticated insight into the dynamically growing market of bio-based building blocks and polymers on the 6th May (10 to 11 am CET)
11 April 202411 April 2024 10 reasons to attend the “CO₂-based Fuels and Chemicals Conference 2024” Cologne, Germany, 17 – 18 April 2024, and online
10 April 202415 April 2024 Best practices in sustainability communication What brands and label holders need to know
25 March 202422 March 2024 Renewable Materials Conference: Six Innovations Nominated and Final Program Available Three bio-based innovations from Germany and from Sweden, two CCU innovations from Denmark and Hungary and one advanced plastic recycling technology from Canada are nominated for the “Renewable Material of the Year 2024” innovation award
Renewable Materials Conference: Sechs Innovationen nominiert und finales Programm veröffentlicht Drei bio-basierte Innovationen aus Deutschland und aus Schweden, zwei CCU-Innovationen aus Dänemark und Ungarn sowie eine Advanced Recycling Technologie aus Kanada sind für den Innovationspreis „Renewable Material of the Year 2024" nominiert
nova Session on Sustainability Certification – a Solid Basis for Reliable Green Claims 16 May 2024; 13:00-16:00h CET, Virtual Event
22 March 202421 March 2024 Bright Future of Cellulose Fibres in Textiles, Hygiene, Construction and Packaging – Conference Shows Top-Innovations “Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year 2024” award: DITF & VRETENA win with “The straw flexi-dress: design meets sustainability” against strong competition
Glänzende Zukunft für Zellulosefasern in Textil, Hygiene, Bau und Verpackung – Konferenz zeigt Top-Innovationen Award „Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year 2024“: DITF & VRETENA setzen sich mit „The Straw Flexi-Dress: Design meets Sustainability“ gegen starke Konkurrenz durch
19 March 202419 March 2024 BioReCer’s Policy Brief Advocates for Valorisation and Use of Organic Residues to Drive European Bioeconomy BioReCer's recommendations urge policymakers to prioritise the utilisation of sustainable organic residues to reduce reliance on fossil feedstocks and mitigate associated greenhouse gas emissions
14 March 202413 March 2024 From carbon-negative diamonds to CO₂-based fuels for transport – Smart innovations replace fossil-based products The CO2-based Fuels and Chemicals Conference 2024 announces six nominees for the innovation award “Best CO2-Utilisation 2024”
Von Diamanten und Kraftstoffen, die aus CO₂ entstehen – Intelligente Innovationen ersetzen fossile Produkte Die CO2-based Fuels and Chemicals Conference 2024 gibt die Nominierten für den Innovationspreis „Best CO2-Utilisation 2024“ bekannt
11 March 20246 March 2024 Current market study forecasts annual growth of 17% for bio-based polymers between 2023 and 2028. Demand from Asia and the USA in particular is driving growth, Europe is lagging behind New report released on the global bio‑based polymer market 2023 – a deep and comprehensive insight into a dynamically growing market
Aktuelle Marktstudie prognostiziert das jährliche Wachstum bio-basierter Polymere zwischen 2023 und 2028 auf 17%. Besonders die Nachfrage aus Asien und den USA treibt das Wachstum, Europa hinkt hinterher Neuer Bericht zum Weltmarkt für bio-basierte Polymere 2023 bietet einen tiefen und umfassenden Einblick in einen dynamisch wachsenden Markt