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3 November 202630 October 2026

ReTraCC: Austria’s Flagship Project Takes on the Circular Carbon Economy

The new FFG-funded project brings together more than 30 partners from research, services and industry to transform Austria’s carbon value network, with nova-Institute contributing its expertise and a pan-European perspective

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New nova Talk Episode: Cellulose Solvent Recovery (FREE Webinar)

10 December 2026, 13:00-14:30 CET, free and online

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DITF are developing bio-based binding fibers for wood fiber insulation materials

In addition to the spinning process and the production of suitable staple fibers, the institute is also investigating how wood and cellulose fibers can be separated and recycled at the end of their useful life

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DITF entwickeln biobasierte Bindefasern für Holzfaserdämmstoffe

Neben dem Spinnprozess und der Herstellung geeigneter Stapelfasern untersucht das Institut auch, wie sich Holz- und Cellulosefasern am Ende der Nutzungsdauer trennen und stofflich verwerten lassen

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Greenwashing Directive: Impact on the Plastics Industry

This article summarises what is changing, the current status of transposition in Spain and which claims companies should review in relation to their products and activities

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UC Davis, Mango Materials Partner to Advance Affordable Bioplastics from Methane

What if the methane from landfills and wastewater treatment plants could become an affordable raw material for sustainable plastics?  

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Phytinsäure ist biobasiert und überraschend vielseitig

Eigentlich suchte ein Forschungsteam vor allem ein biobasiertes Flammschutzmittel – doch es fand weit mehr

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Bioeconomy: Commission launches public consultation on bio-based feedstock in plastic packaging

The feedback process will remain open until 13 January 2027

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Bioökonomie: Kommission leitet öffentliche Konsultation zu biobasierten Rohstoffen in Kunststoffverpackungen ein

Das Feedback-Verfahren bleibt bis zum 13. Januar 2027 offen

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2 November 202628 October 2026

Last Chance to Submit Your Abstract: CO₂-based Fuels and Chemicals Conference 2027

Call for Abstracts closes 16 Nov 2026

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Letzte Chance Beiträge einzureichen: CO₂-based Fuels and Chemicals Conference 2027

Beiträge können bis zum 16. November eingereicht werden

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Bio-based Europe Alliance launches to accelerate market uptake of sustainable bio-based solutions

Over 100 stakeholders have already joined the Alliance

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Allianz für ein biobasiertes Europa startet, um die Markteinführung nachhaltiger biobasierter Lösungen zu beschleunigen

Über 100 Interessenvertreter sind der Allianz bereits beigetreten

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Harnessing AI for the Bioeconomy, Part 3: Smarter Biobased Supply Chains

This article looks at current thinking on how artificial intelligence (AI) can transform the sourcing, logistics, processing and traceability of biobased value chains

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Next-generation resins: Michelin ResiCare establishes its first production line for a new bio-based molecule in Nesle

Michelin ResiCare Reaches a new milestone in the industrialization of its innovative bio-based resins with the establishment of a first Industrial production line for Its DragonFly project in Nesle

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Kunststoffe im Wandel – Transformation unter Druck

Wie die Kunststoffindustrie die grüne Transformation im Krisenmodus steuert

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Sustainable materials that help slow fire spread and reduce smoke in the event of a fire

AIMPLAS’s various research lines include sustainable flame retardants for paints, varnishes and plastic materials, such as those developed in the PHOSFIRE project

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Understanding the Production Process of Methanol: Routes, Inputs, and the Shift to Green Methanol

Methanol's cost, carbon footprint and supply security all trace back to how it is made, so the production process matters to producers, buyers and policymakers alike

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30 October 202628 October 2026

Join CIRCONOMY workshop “Connecting the Loops across European Circular Economy Projects”: Collaborate with European Projects to Advance the Circular Economy!

How can European projects connect their work to support the transition towards a circular economy?

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A New Approach to Sustainable Plastics

Hereon researchers improve the environmental footprint of polystyrene through innovative material additives

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Neuer Ansatz für nachhaltige Kunststoffe

Hereon-Forschende verbessern Ökobilanz von Polystyrol durch verschiedene Materialzugaben

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Evonik, Toyotsu Chemiplas and Sanyo Chemical launch polyurethane recycling initiative in Japan

The partners aim to convert discarded foam into recycled polyols and amines for use in new polyurethane products

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Parkdale Mills Acquires CiCLO® Technology

Acquisition expands Parkdale's investment in advanced fiber technology and supports growth into new markets

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Recognition for algae-based black pigment

Algae Black has been used for diverse applications including Stella McCartney runway apparel and Waiakea Volcanic Bottled Water printed labels

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Copper d-orbital regulation enables direct coupling of CO2 with NO2 for selective urea electrosynthesis

A catalyst that uses isolated copper atoms on titanium carbide to help turn carbon dioxide and nitrate into urea

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29 October 202628 October 2026

Two Weeks to Go: Advanced Recycling Needs Collaboration More Than Ever

Advanced Recycling Conference (ARC) on 17–18 November 2026 in Cologne, Germany and online

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nova’s experts (re)introduced: Dr Matthias Stratmann

Head of the Sustainability Department, helping organisations, strategic workshops, renewable carbon and circular material cycles

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GeZero: Implementation of the CO₂ capture project paused – Geseke site remains important

The CO₂ transport and storage infrastructure solutions are yet not at an acceptable level of economic risk

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GeZero: Umsetzung des CO₂-Abscheideprojekts pausiert – Standort Geseke bleibt von großer Bedeutung

Lösungen für die CO2-Transport- und Speicherinfrastruktur dürften nicht rechtzeitig und mit einem nicht akzeptablen wirtschaftlichen Risiko zur Verfügung stehen

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Triton Group and TenCate Partner to Turn Retired Turf Fields Into Railroad Ties

The Triton Tie is a glass fiber-reinforced composite railroad tie as a one-for-one replacement for wood ties

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As Europe accelerates electrification, ALCHEMHY advances flexible ammonia and methanol production

New materials, reactor concepts and digital models address a timely industrial challenge: how to use renewable electricity and hydrogen when supply and prices fluctuate

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Forschung für die Circular Economy: »Kreislaufwirtschaft scheitert selten an der Idee – sondern an Daten, Logistik und der Bereitschaft zur Veränderung«

Dr. Markus Hiebel und Jan-Philip Kopka vom Fraunhofer CCPE unterstützen gemeinsam Unternehmen dabei, wissenschaftliche Erkenntnisse in praxistaugliche Lösungen für die Kreislaufwirtschaft zu überführen

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Research for the Circular Economy: “The circular economy rarely fails because of the concept itself – but rather because of data, logistics, and the willingness to change.”

Dr. Markus Hiebel and Jan-Philip Kopka at the Fraunhofer CCPE support companies in translating scientific findings into practical solutions for the circular economy

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The Chinese Tech Giants driving biobased demand

Some of the biggest biomaterials buyers in the world are Chinese consumer manufacturers, collaboration could offer a major break for biomaterials in the world’s top EV production line

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28 October 20263 November 2026

Save the date: Renewable Materials Conference 2027

28–30 September 2027, Maternushaus, Cologne, Germany

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EU and UK Risk Falling Further Behind Global Agricultural Competitors, Weakening Strategic Autonomy

An economic analysis by Oxford Economics, representative polling of more than 8,000 consumers and in-depth farmer interviews across eight European markets

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EU und Vereinigtes Königreich drohen im globalen Agrarwettbewerb weiter zurückzufallen

Ökonomische Analyse von Oxford Economics mit einer repräsentativen Befragung von mehr als 8.000 Verbraucherinnen und Verbrauchern und vertiefenden Interviews mit Landwirtinnen und Landwirten in acht europäischen Märkten

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Renewable Carbon Initiative presents the latest update of its comprehensive Carbon Flow Report

The report is a compilation of supply and demand of fossil and renewable carbon for the chemicals and derived materials on a global and European level

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Futamura cuts cellulose film carbon footprint by 24%

Futamura UK Ltd. is proud to announce significant progress in reducing the carbon footprint of its cellulose films, demonstrating a continued commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility

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Toray Develops Polyester-Nylon Fiber Containing at Least 93% Recycled Material by Mass

The company will verify the technology’s viability for mass production and continue research to increase recycled-material content in composite fibers

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Neste fordert angesichts der Energiekrise eine Lockerung der EU-Regeln für Biokraftstoff-Rohstoffe

Die weltweite Produktion von Biokraftstoffen dürfte bis 2030 gegenüber dem Niveau von 2025 um nahezu 70% steigen, da die wichtigsten Erzeugerländer ihre Beimischungsvorgaben erhöhen

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Neste urges EU to ease rules on biofuel feedstocks amid energy crunch

Neste Calls for EU to Relax Biofuel Feedstock Rules Amid Rising Energy Prices (Corrects oil, corn and sugar price rises in final paragraph)

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Magnetic Lignin Catalyst Turns Wood Waste Into a Reusable Green Chemistry Powerhouse

Majidreza Gerami and Mahnaz Farahi describe a hybrid nanocatalyst that fuses magnetite nanoparticles, chemically modified lignin, and a Brønsted-acidic ionic liquid into a single recoverable structure

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27 October 202620 October 2026

The LYCRA Company to Spotlight Renewable LYCRA® Fiber and Textile-to-Textile Circularity at Textile Exchange Conference 2026

A third-party-reviewed life cycle assessment shows the fiber can reduce its carbon footprint by up to 45%* while maintaining equivalent stretch and recovery performance

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Die The LYCRA Company wird auf der Textile Exchange Conference 2026 den Fokus auf erneuerbare LYCRA®-Fasern und die Kreislaufwirtschaft im Textilbereich legen

Eine unabhängig überprüfte Lebenszyklusanalyse zeigt, dass die Faser ihren CO₂-Fußabdruck um bis zu 45%* reduzieren kann, während sie gleichzeitig eine gleichwertige Dehnbarkeit und Rückstellfähigkeit beibehält

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Stargate Hydrogen selected to continue the Legacy of the HySTAT Alkaline Electrolysers

Under the agreement, Stargate Hydrogen becomes the official manufacturer and distributor of replacement stacks and related services for more than 400 installed HySTAT Alkaline Electrolysers across 65 countries

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Cellulose fibers for high-performance dry mortars

LARGOCELL cellulose fibers are natural, water-insoluble functional fibers for mineral-based and paste-like systems, which can be flexibly integrated into existing formulations and help manufacturers specifically optimize application quality and process reliability

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Cellulosefasern für leistungsfähige Trockenmörtel

LARGOCELL-Cellulosefasern sind natürliche, wasserunlösliche Funktionsfasern für mineralische und pastöse Systeme, welche sich flexibel in bestehende Rezepturen integrieren lassen und die Hersteller unterstützen

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Warmer CO2 Electrolyzers Turn Waste Heat Into a Chemical Industry Win

Decarbonizing the heating system is just as important as decarbonizing the electricity supply, a message that most techno-economic analyses of electrochemical processes quietly missed

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Startups are extracting more copper using microbes

Copper is a vital metal for the energy transition, required for everything from electric cars to power grids and AI data centers — yet supply is being squeezed as aging mining operations begin to produce less