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8 April 20267 April 2026

New at nova: Due Diligence Support for Start-ups

From sustainability promise to investor-ready credibility – we prepare start-ups for due diligence

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Renewable Materials Conference 2026: Preliminary Programme Published

The Global Networking Point of the Renewable Carbon Economy will take place in Siegburg/Cologne, Germany, from 22–24 September 2026

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Plasma and lemon juice: Milder method retrieves nearly 95% of critical minerals in battery waste

15-minute pretreatment enables recovery of metals and graphite from spent lithium-ion batteries

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Syensqo unveils AI-designed, bio-sourced innovation to advance scalp care

This new active responds to rising demand for solutions that hydrate and soothe the scalp, supporting the skinification of hair care

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Cocoon Secures $15M Series A to Fix A Critical Supply-Demand Gap in the Concrete Industry

Cocoon unlocks a new source of SCMs by converting an underutilized and robust supply of steel slag, a byproduct of electric arc furnaces (EAFs), into a low-cost, high-performance cement replacement

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RES acquires PLA production facility

PLA is derived from a range of natural feedstocks and is used in a wide variety of applications, from injection moulding to extrusion, from blow moulding to thermoforming, through to 3D printing

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RES: Übernahme einer PLA-Produktionsanlage in Termoli – Betriebs­start Ende 2027 in Planung

Als Rohstoffbasis nennt das Unternehmen verschiedene natürliche Quellen, darunter agrarische Ausgangsstoffe, lignozellulosische Reststoffe, Algen sowie organische urbane und industrielle Biomassen

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nova-Institute Renews Partnership with Bio Innovations Europe 2026 as Headline Partner

nova-Institute brings unparalleled expertise in biomass, carbon capture and utilisation (CCU), and recycling as the three pillars of renewable carbon

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Waiākea Hawaiian Volcanic Beverages Pioneers First Commercial Use of Sustainable Algae Black™ on Beverage Packaging

The brand is the first in the world to implement and commercialize labels printed with an ink made using carbon-negative, algae-derived pigment

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7 April 20267 April 2026

Are you ready for a bio-based quota?

The nova-Institute’s new 'Renewable Feedstock' department offers a concise and timely expert workshop to help you prepare for the political challenges ahead

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Monthly News from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), March 2026

March Highlights: Involvement in core groups of CCA WGs, WG Sustainability Meeting with Recycling Focus, Ambassador Activities, Roundtable of Braskem (NL), Member Interview futerro, New RCI Member Viridi (UK)

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UK innovation turns distillery waste into supercapacitors

University of Kentucky researchers collaborated with local distilleries across the region and partnered with researchers at Friedrich Schiller University Jena in Germany to develop the prototype

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Vom Destillationsrückstand zum Energiespeicher: Forscher verwandeln Bourbon-Nebenprodukte in Superkondensatoren

Brennereiabfälle versorgen Superkondensatoren mit 25-facher Energie im Vergleich zu herkömmlichen Geräten

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Changhua Begins Commercial Production of CO2 Polyols Based on Econic’s Technology

Carnol polyols are designed for use in polyurethane foams, coatings, elastomers, and other applications in which they offer both environmental benefits and improved performance

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UPM and Paramelt introduce bio-based food packaging concept

UPM’s advanced barrier base papers combined with Paramelt’s innovative bio-based heat-seal and barrier technology deliver a recyclable paper-based solution

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Nationale Chemieagenda vorgelegt – Für eine starke und wettbewerbsfähige Chemieindustrie

Das nun vorgelegte Maßnahmenpapier ist das Ergebnis eines breiten Dialogs, der zahlreiche Experten zusammen brachte und deren Umsetzung in einem strukturierten Follow-up-Prozess weiter begleitet wird

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Groundbreaking carbon-storing concrete sets pathway to net-zero in industry first

Holcim UK has partnered with Canary Wharf Group (CWG) and a host of top civil engineering consultancies and universities in a leading industry collaboration to produce a net zero concrete

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Advanced Biotech For Sustainability (AB4S) Coalition Unveils “The Molecule Manifesto,” Pinpointing Four Key Pathways to a $1.1 Trillion Biotech Economy

New roadmap identifies the specific molecular "winners" ready for immediate commercial scale-up to meet global climate and supply chain goals

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2 April 20261 April 2026

New Interview and Workshop Announcement: PYSOLO at EUBCE 2026

The EU-funded project PYSOLO is advancing innovative solutions for industrial defossilisation and now offers fresh insights into its progress

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INERATEC and TERTU establish Joint Venture T.H2 to build a synthetic fuel plant in Normandy

The plant will process approximately 60,000 tonnes of wood residues per year, sourced from the regional forest and industries

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INERATEC und TERTU gründen das Joint Venture T.H2 zum Bau einer Anlage für synthetische Kraftstoffe in der Normandie

Die Anlage wird jährlich etwa 60.000 Tonnen Holzreststoffe verarbeiten, die aus den regionalen Wäldern und der Industrie stammen

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Renewable Carbon Initiative: Input needed for running project

"Raising Awareness of Renewable Carbon Discussions Across Regions"

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PureCycle Signs €40 Million Innovation Fund Grant Agreement with European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency

PureCycle announced that it has signed a €40 million grant agreement from the European Innovation Fund with CINEA to help fund the Company's future facility in Belgium

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NEXTCHEM awarded a licensing and Process Design Package in China based on its proprietary NX CONSER™ MAN and NX CONSER™ Duetto technologies

The agreement covers the integrated BDO and DMS production, enabling downstream applications such as PolyButylene Succinate (PBS), supporting the transition toward bio-based and circular materials

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Warum die Textilrecycling-Revolution mehr als nur Technologie braucht

Die zentrale Frage im Textilrecycling lautet nicht, ob sortiert werden kann, sondern wie schnell und mit welcher Reinheit Materialien für das Faser-zu-Faser-Recycling zurückgewonnen werden können

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Why the textile recycling revolution needs more than just tech

The core challenge in textile recycling is not if we can sort, but how fast and how purely we can recover materials for fiber-to-fiber recycling

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Uganda and Nigeria push for bio-based growth

Agtech and bioenergy are seeing surging policy interest as the countries turn to local biomass for industrialisation and supply stability

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1 April 202630 March 2026

The bright future of CCU: CO₂-based Fuels and Chemicals Conference 2026, 28-29 April 2026, Maternushaus, Cologne (Germany)

Don't miss the opportunity to take a deep dive into the not-so-distant future of CCU and be prepared for the CCU revolution

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Avid Organics to Launch the World’s First Commercial-Scale Bio-Based Glycolic Acid, AviGa™ Bio HP70, at in-cosmetics® Paris

India’s largest manufacturer of glycolic acid developed its first bio-based glycolic acid to reach commercial scale globally

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Nokian Tyres Betula

Konzeptreifen mit Birkenrinde-Rohmaterial

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Citroniq and Premier Product Marketing, a Vinmar company, Announce 15-Year Binding Offtake Agreement for Carbon-Negative Polypropylene

Under the agreement, Premier Product Marketing will support the global marketing and distribution of OrganiqPP®, leveraging its extensive international network and expertise

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Lenzing Group positions bio‑based materials as a strategic asset for Europe’s economic security

Roundtable in Brussels to discuss how bio‑based materials can strengthen Europe’s economic security and support the shift toward a fossil‑free future

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Lenzing Gruppe positioniert biobasierte Materialien als strategischen Faktor für die wirtschaftliche Sicherheit Europas

Über ein Roundtable‑Gespräch in Brüssel, das erörterte, wie biobasierte Materialien Europas wirtschaftliche Sicherheit stärken und den Übergang in eine fossilfreie Zukunft beschleunigen können

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IFF Expands Latin American Footprint With New Enzyme Hub, Brazil Application Lab

IFF will now produce enzymes locally from the initial biological stage increasing processing efficiency and enabling faster adjustments as customer needs evolve across a lot of applications

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Waste cooking oils emerge as sustainable feedstock for alkyd resin production 

A review highlights the potential of waste cooking oil as a renewable raw material for alkyd resin synthesis, offering eco-friendly solutions for high-performance coatings while addressing waste disposal concerns

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31 March 202626 March 2026

Horizon Europe Project PYSOLO: New Factsheet Highlights the Potential of Concentrated Solar Thermal (CST) for Industry

By providing renewable high-temperature heat, the technology can play a crucial role in both decarbonisation and defossilisation efforts

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Risks and opportunities for a circular plastics economy – Position paper “AI in the plastic value chain by 2030”

Artificial intelligence as the key to a circular plastics economy by 2030

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Chancen und Risiken für eine zirkuläre Kunststoffwirtschaft – Positionspapier »Künstliche Intelligenz in der Kunststoffwertschöpfungskette bis 2030«

Künstliche Intelligenz als Schlüssel zur Circular Plastics Economy bis 2030

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Turning crops into carbon sinks: Biochar offers a low-cost path to carbon removal in China

Biochar, a stable carbon-rich material produced by heating biomass under low-oxygen conditions, can lock carbon in soils for decades or even centuries while improving soil health

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Avantium announces its full year 2025 results

Avantium is well positioned for a transformative year and will remain committed to creating value for their shareholders by leading the transition to a fossil-free chemical industry

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PPWR: Industrie fordert erweiterte Mehrwegausnahme für Palettenfolien und Umreifungsbänder

Gemeinsame Stellungnahme von mehr als 100 Organisationen der Branche erfolgt

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Industry reaction to the Commission’s Delegated Act under Article 29 PPWR

Call on the Commission to prioritise the swift adoption of a delegated act exempting pallet wrappings and straps

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Brugnoli develops fabric with 89% bio-based content

The polyamide component is EVO by Fulgar, derived entirely from renewable sources, the elastomer is LYCRA EcoMade renewable fiber

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30 March 202624 March 2026

Turning sawdust into fire-resistant materials 

What is usually burned to generate energy today could protect houses tomorrow. Researchers at ETH Zurich and Empa have found a way to press sawdust with a mineral binder to create a robust, flame-retardant material. It’s even recyclable

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Aus Sägemehl wird ein Brandschutzmaterial 

Was heute meist im Ofen landet, könnte morgen Häuser schützen. Forschende der ETH Zürich und der Empa haben einen Weg gefunden, Sägemehl mit einem Mineralbinder zu einem schwer entflammbaren, robusten Material zu pressen. Dieses ist sogar kreislauffähig

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Bioökonomie: Rat unterstützt Übergang biobasierter Innovationen vom Labor zur Produktion

Bioökonomierat unterstützt die Nutzung biobasierter und kreislauforientierter Lösungen in allen einschlägigen Sektoren – als nicht-fossile Alternativen

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Bioeconomy: Council backs moving bio-based innovations from lab to production

Council promote the use of bio-based and circular solutions across all relevant sectors – as fossil-free alternatives

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Mehrheit der Deutschen will mehr Tempo bei GreenTech 

forsa: Die Befragten durften aus einer Liste bis zu drei Branchen auswählen, für die sie sich am meisten Innovationen wünschten

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Outlast: Cooling Technology for Cotton and Viscose

The latest development allows fresh2SKIN® to be applied while maintaining an exceptionally natural and soft handfeel

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Outlast: Cooling für Naturfasern

Die kühlende Technologie fresh2SKIN® kann jetzt erstmals erfolgreich auf zellulosebasierte Fasern übertragen werden, ohne den ursprünglichen, natürlichen Griff der Materialien zu verändern