19 March 202613 March 2026 Europe’s fuel security takes center stage: INERATEC and Rheinmetall convene European leaders on fuel security The initiative aims to create a distributed network of modular Power-to-Liquid plants across Europe, capable of producing synthetic fuels from renewable electricity, hydrogen and CO₂
Europas Kraftstoffsicherheit im Fokus: INERATEC und Rheinmetall diskutieren resiliente Energieversorgung mit europäischen Entscheidungsträgern Die Lösung soll ein verteiltes Netzwerk modularer Power-to-Liquid-Anlagen in ganz Europa ermöglichen, die synthetische Kraftstoffe aus erneuerbarem Strom, Wasserstoff und CO₂ herstellen
Polymer Comply Europe Joins Industry Call for Circular Plastics Made in Europe The campaign aims to ensure that plastics collected in Europe are recycled and reintegrated into European value chains
Commission launches call for interest in the European Bioeconomy Investment Deployment Group The aim is to mobilise coordinated public and private investment to scale up bio-based industries and improve financing tools, such as risk-sharing and blended finance
Die Wettbewerbsfähigkeit klimafreundlicher Kraftstoffe hängt vom Standort ab Klimafreundliche Kraftstoffe verursachen deutlich weniger Treibhausgasemissionen als fossile Alternativen, aber standortspezifische Faktoren sind meist entscheidend für den künftigen Erfolg einer Technologie
The competitiveness of low-carbon fuels depends on location Low-carbon fuels generate significantly fewer greenhouse gas emissions than fossil alternatives, but location-specific factors will be decisive for the future success of a given technology
18 March 202612 March 2026 Covestro and Fraunhofer UMSICHT sign contract for groundbreaking smart pyrolysis recycling pilot plant Agreement marks decisive step toward commercialization of smart pyrolysis for polyurethane rigid foam recycling
Covestro und Fraunhofer UMSICHT unterzeichnen Vertrag für wegweisendes Hartschaum-Recycling Zusammenarbeit ist entscheidender Schritt zur Kommerzialisierung der von Covestro entwickelten Smart-Pyrolyse Technologie für das Recycling von Polyurethan-Hartschaum
Alder BioInsights News Review: Biobased Products, March 2026 British Standards Institution’s whitepaper setting the foundations for a sustainable beauty and cosmetics industry, while Tokyo-headquartered Toray Industries recently announced a proprietary innovation, Sironix Renewables presenting furan-derived surfactants and Seprify its cellulose-based SilvaLuma™
Seprify rolls out procurement-ready cellulose products enabled by a Series A funding round The shift responds to growing demand for scalable, bio-based alternatives to high-emission incumbent materials such as titanium dioxide
Kommission genehmigt 1,1 Mrd. EUR schwere französische Beihilferegelung zur Förderung von Cleantech-Fertigungskapazitäten als Beitrag zu den Zielen des Deals für eine saubere Industrie Frankreich hat auf der Grundlage des CISAF eine mit 1,1 Mrd. EUR ausgestattete Regelung bei der Kommission angemeldet
Commission approves €1.1 billion French State aid scheme to support cleantech manufacturing capacity, in line with Clean Industrial Deal objectives France notified to the Commission, under the CISAF, a €1.1 billion scheme to support strategic investments that add manufacturing capacity of cleantech, contributing to the objectives of the Clean Industrial Deal
Cool Planet Technologies demonstrates carbon capture efficiency with real-time carbon monitoring Cool Planet Technologies recently organised a live demonstration of its modular carbon capture technology at a pilot plant in Grimsby, UK
17 March 202611 March 2026 WaterProof Webinar on Industrial-Urban Symbiosis: Business, Funding, and Practical Insights Turning Underutilised Resources into Economic & Environmental Value 24 March 2026 from 13:00 to 14:30 CET
Project STOP, Banyuwangi Regency and partners surpass 100,000 metric tons of waste collected in 2025, paving the way for further growth in 2026 The program has also created 276 full-time-equivalent jobs, strengthening local economies and building capacity for lasting change
Project STOP, Banyuwangi und Partner überschreiten 100.000 Tonnen gesammelten Abfall im Jahr 2025 und schaffen die Grundlage für weiteres Wachstum in 2026 Das Programm hat zudem 276 Vollzeitstellen geschaffen, wodurch die lokale Wirtschaft gestärkt und Kapazitäten für einen dauerhaften Wandel aufgebaut wurden
Eni: the investment in the development of biorefining in Sannazzaro de’ Burgondi is confirmed The new biorefinery in Sannazzaro de’ Burgondi will introduce additional biofuel production from renewable raw materials
Australische Forscher entwickeln biologisch abbaubaren Kunststoff mit Milchproteinen, der sich in 13 Wochen zersetzt Milcheiweiß und Bentonit-Nanoclay ergaben einen Film, der sich unter normalen Bodenbedingungen gleichmäßig zersetzt und in etwa 13 Wochen vollständig abgebaut ist
This plastic is made from milk and it vanishes in 13 weeks Milk protein and clay team up to create a plastic-like film that vanishes in soil in just 13 weeks
Environmental performance of bioplastics: degradation pathways, chemical leaching, and life-cycle implications We outline priorities, improving end-of-life infrastructure, recyclable design, and harmonized, global assessments, to transition bioplastics from aspirational substitutes to demonstrably sustainable material
16 March 202611 March 2026 Commission approves €400 million Greek State aid scheme to support cleantech manufacturing capacity, contributing to Clean Industrial Deal objectives The purpose of the scheme is to grant aid for investments that add manufacturing capacity for the production of net-zero technologies, including secondary raw materials
Kommission genehmigt mit 400 Mio. EUR ausgestattete griechische Beihilferegelung zur Förderung von Fertigungskapazitäten für saubere Technologien als Beitrag zu den Zielen des Deals für eine saubere Industrie Beihilfen sollen für Investitionen gewährt werden, die im Rahmen des 'Deals für eine saubere Industrie' zur Erhöhung der Fertigungskapazitäten für saubere Technologien aufgewendet werden
Illinois Soybean Association: 2026 SpringBoard Challenge Promising ideas from the lab to market with the goal of developing new soy-based products, creating tangible benefits for our farmers and securing long‑term demand growth for Illinois soybeans
International Women’s day: our tribute to all women who are making the bioeconomy happen International Women’s Day 2026 comes at a defining moment: Women and girls have never been closer to equality, and never closer to losing it. Legal protection against domestic violence has expanded in many countries. Yet, the rights of women and girls are being rolled back in plain sight, and across the world, women still do not enjoy the same legal rights as men
Deutsche Papiersackindustrie: leichte Erholung gegenüber 2024 Branchenbarometer 2025: Ergebnisse einer Mitgliederumfrage zeigen, dass PPWR, VerpackDG und EUDR in den kommenden Jahren einen hohen Anpassungs- und Vorbereitungsbedarf mit sich bringen werden
European Bioplastics pushes for NIR tech in biodegradable plastic recycling The organization outlines how recycling can serve as an important end-of-life pathway for bioplastics when supported by near-infrared (NIR) sorting technology
There’s no such thing as a free polymer. The tradeoff at the heart of bioplastics A new life-cycle analysis reveals that bio-based plastics are better for the climate but worse for biodiversity. The greenest option is reducing demand
13 March 202610 March 2026 Using individual atoms to achieve fossil-free chemistry Methanol is a key starting material for chemical products. Researchers from ETH Zurich can now produce this precursor from CO2 and hydrogen with high efficiency by using isolated metal atoms as catalysts
Mit einzelnen Atomen zu einer Chemie ohne fossile Rohstoffe Methanol ist ein wichtiger Grundstoff für chemische Produkte. Forschende der ETH Zürich stellen ihn nun sehr effizient aus CO2 und Wasserstoff her. Sie nutzen dazu isolierte Metallatome als Katalysatoren
Bioforcetech, RDD, and Virus Inks Launch Collaboration for Sustainable Textiles At the center of the collaboration is OurCarbon, Bioforcetech’s carbon-negative material derived from sewage sludge, which will be integrated into advanced textiles
Saipem and Capsol partner on industrial-scale CO2 capture solutions Joint development of projects to offer large industrial emitters a reliable, fully integrated, fast and easy to implement solution
Abwasser als Energie- und Rohstoffquelle: Wie Technologie mit Mikroben es möglich macht Ein unter Federführung der Universität Greifswald in Frontiers in Science erschienenes internationales Forschungsreview zeigt das enorme umwelt- und ressourcenschonende Potenzial mikrobieller elektrochemischer Technologien (METs)
How microbe-powered tech cleans and recovers value from wastewater The Schröder's team from the University of Greifswald reviewed microbial electrochemical technologies (METs) in a Frontiers in Science article, where microbes help clean water while producing electricity or fuels and reclaiming valuable nutrients
Have your say on the EU’s post-2030 climate policy framework Respondents are asked for their input on how to review the EU’s future climate rules to make sure they are fair, affordable, and adapted to different national situations while ensuring achievement of our climate targets
12 March 202612 March 2026 CO₂ to E-Methanol, Aviation Fuels and Speciality Chemicals: Six Nominees Announced for the “Best CO₂ Utilisation 2026” Innovation Award Innovative CCU technologies converting CO₂ into fuels, chemical building blocks and industrial materials will compete at the CO₂-based Fuels and Chemicals Conference 2026
CO₂ zu E-Methanol, Flugkraftstoffen und Feinchemikalien: Sechs Nominierte für den Innovationspreis „Best CO₂ Utilisation 2026“ bekanntgegeben Innovative CCU-Technologien demonstrieren auf der CO₂-based Fuels and Chemicals Conference 2026 die Umwandlung von CO₂ in Kraftstoffe, chemische Bausteine und Industriewerkstoffe
thyssenkrupp Uhde selected for biomass-to-methanol technology integration study for Nova Sustainable Fuels in Canada The study aims to provide a solid basis for future investment decisions and represents a significant step toward sustainable fuel production in Canada
thyssenkrupp Uhde ausgewählt für Biomasse-zu-Methanol-Projekt von Nova Sustainable Fuels in Kanada Die Studie soll eine solide Grundlage für zukünftige Investitionsentscheidungen schaffen und stellt einen wichtigen Schritt in Richtung nachhaltiger Kraftstoffproduktion in Kanada dar
Researchers Achieve Efficient Bicarbonate-mediated Integrated Capture and Electrolysis of Carbon Dioxide This emerging reactive carbon capture technology, couples upstream CO2 capture with subsequent electrocatalytic conversion, reducing the energy consumption associated with obtaining high-purity CO2 feedstock
£16.23 million investment secured for new biorefinery in Grangemouth Celtic Renewables will use the fresh investment to fund the planning and development of a new £120 million industrial-scale biorefinery at Grangemouth with 10x the production capacity of the company’s current facility
DBU bleibt verlässliches Sprungbrett für grüne Startups Report des Borderstep Instituts – Großes Klimaschutzpotenzial
Unlocking €3 billion for investment opportunities in the decarbonisation of buildings and road transport The ETS2 Frontloading Facility will also help accelerate the uptake of zero-emission vehicles, e-bikes, and the deployment of recharging and refuelling infrastructure
A new era of winter driving begins: Nokian Tyres launches entirely new type of studded winter tire that automatically adapts to changes in temperature The Nokian Tyres Hakkapeliitta® 01 is the world’s first winter tire with on-demand grip
11 March 202611 March 2026 AI Circular Economy Conference 2026 Fuels Innovation at the Intersection of AI and Circular Economy Industry, research and AI development experts explore how digital intelligence accelerates the transition to renewable carbon and circular materials
AI Circular Economy Conference 2026 beflügelt Innovationen an der Schnittstelle von KI und Kreislaufwirtschaft Experten aus den Bereichen Industrie, Forschung und KI-Entwicklung untersuchen, wie digitale Intelligenz den Übergang zu erneuerbaren Kohlenstoff- und Kreislaufmaterialien beschleunigen kann
Fabulose: Fabricating vegan and circular leather alternatives from bio-tech derived cellulose High-performance, biobased and recyclable leather-like fabrics to be developed by a consortium coordinated by the German Institutes of Textile and Fiber Research (DITF) within an EU-Project
Fabulose: Vegane und kreislauffähige Lederalternativen aus biotechnologisch gewonnener Zellulose Leistungsstarke, biobasierte und recycelbare lederähnliche Stoffe will ein Konsortium unter Koordination des DITF in einem EU-Projekt herstellen
Stargate Hydrogen signs the first partnership in the UK with Seacht Group Agreement with Seacht Group marks the company’s entry into the UK hydrogen market
CityUHK research team develops 3D-printed biomimetic “mechanoelectrical” smart materials inspired by sea urchin spines The naturally occurring porous ceramic structure within sea urchin spines possesses an unexpected capability for mechanoelectrical perception