11 July 20257 July 2025 A573-Italian Competition Authority: fines totalling over €32 million imposed on Novamont and its parent company Eni for abuse of dominant position The company abused its dominant position in the national markets for raw materials used in the production of bags (lightweight and ultra-lightweight for fruit and vegetables) by engaging in exclusionary practices targeting competitors
Über 32 Millionen Euro Geldstrafe für Novamont und Eni wegen Marktmissbrauchs Grund dafür sind wettbewerbswidrige Praktiken, die zwischen dem 1. Januar 2018 und dem 31. Dezember 2023 auf den nationalen Märkten für Bio-Compounds angewandt wurden
California bill aims to boost biomass SB 88 mandates the development of a standardized framework for measuring direct carbon emissions and decomposition associated with fuel reduction activities
Fiber Global Raises $20 Million Series A to Scale Circular Building Materials Platform Funding Led by DBL Partners Will Accelerate Fiber Global’s U.S. Manufacturing Expansion to Turn Abundant Global Waste Streams into High-Performance Products
Mikroben verwandeln Plastikmüll in Paracetamol Wie traditionelle Chemie mit der Ingenieurbiologie zusammenarbeiten kann, um lebende mikrobielle Fabriken zu schaffen, die nachhaltige Chemikalien herstellen können
Microbes transform plastic waste into paracetamol Paracetamol production could be revolutionised by the discovery that a common bacterium can turn everyday plastic waste into the painkiller, a study reveals
Heidelberg sells out of net-zero cement from Norway plant, CEO says The CO2 capture facility at Heidelberg's factory in Brevik, southern Norway, will capture around 400,000 metric tons of CO2 per year
10 July 20257 July 2025 Scanfill and Sulapac push the green transition in packaging Scanfill presents foil made of biobased and compostable Sulapac material, claiming a key position in the green transition of the European packaging industry. Packaging manufacturers can now replace conventional oil-based plastic in their thermoforming processes with an eco-friendly alternative – while continuing ‘business as usual’
Scanfill: Biobasierte, kompostierbare Folie für das Thermoformen Scanfill präsentiert Folie aus biobasiertem und kompostierbarem Sulapac-Material und beansprucht eine Schlüsselstellung im Übergang zur grünen Ökonomie der europäischen Verpackungsindustrie. Verpackungshersteller können jetzt konventionellen ölbasierten Kunststoff in ihrem Thermoform-Prozess durch eine ökologische Alternative ersetzen – während sie ihre üblichen Geschäfte weiter betreiben
Unveiling Carbon-Storing Harbour Infrastructure with Hakkers The Port of Rotterdam significantly reduces the environmental impact of maritime anchoring in a world's first
RecyClass Validates Avantium’s PET/PEF Bottle as Fully Recyclable in PET Stream Due to its excellent barrier properties and its close resemblance to PET, a PEF layer is an excellent alternative to nylon
Beckers entwickelt mit Anodyne CO₂-reduzierte Beschichtungslösung Mit der Entwicklung von erneuerbarem Hexahydrophthalsäureanhydrid (HHPA) wollen Beckers and Anodyne Chemistries die Grundlage für fortschrittliche Beschichtungslösungen mit einem wichtigen kohlenstoffarmen Rohstoff schaffen
Commission to kill EU anti-greenwashing rules The EU executive will abandon its green claims directive after right-wing lawmakers vowed to block it in the Parliament
Monroe Sequestration Partners (MSP) Signs Agreement with Southern Energy to create path for Permanent CO₂ Sequestration Partnership Signals Breakthrough Collaboration in Carbon Removal and Sustainable Fuel Development for $1 Billion Clean Fuels Facility
9 July 20253 July 2025 Bond, debond, recycle – tesa opens new Debonding on Demand laboratory in Singapore Singapore was chosen for this strategic investment due to tesa's regional headquarters presence and the country's innovation leadership
Kleben, entkleben, recyceln – tesa eröffnet neues Debonding on Demand Labor in Singapur Singapur wurde aufgrund des regionalen Hauptsitzes von tesa und der Innovationsführerschaft des Landes für diese strategische Investition ausgewählt
Solvay and Enagás join forces to develop strategic hydrogen storage hub in Spain Partnering to enable safe hydrogen storage in salt caverns in Cantabria
Performa Nova: Helping brands navigate plastic reduction, cold chain resilience, and sustainability compliance Fresh fiber-based packaging board like Performa NovaTM by Stora Enso delivers value because it offers an alternative based on renewable materials that is fit for recycling
INEOS Olefins & Polymers Europe startet neue Produktion von chemisch-recyceltem Kunststoff am Standort Lavéra in Südfrankreich Der Konzern hat die ersten Lieferungen eines innovativen Rohstoffs aus recycelten Kunststoffabfällen erhalten
Beckers Group announces collaboration with Anodyne Chemistries to develop world-first renewable chemicals By working to develop renewable Hexahydrophthalic Anhydride (HHPA), Beckers and Anodyne Chemistries aim to lay the foundation for advanced coating solutions with an essential low-carbon feedstock
UPM receives triple sustainability certification for the Leuna biorefinery The certifications confirm that all wood-based feedstocks used in the biorefinery are sourced from sustainably managed forests and are fully traceable through credible third-party auditing schemes
8 July 20258 July 2025 Last Chance: Advanced Recycling Conference 2025 – Call for Abstracts and 20% Early Bird Discount Closing the loop by setting the stage for recycling innovation at Europe’s largest event on advanced recycling technologies
SK chemicals Signs Exclusive Partnership Agreement with Austria’s Durmont to Supply Sustainable Materials to Global Automotive Brands The three companies have already successfully developed yarns and finished products such as carpets and mats using SK chemicals' differentiated CR (Chemical Recycled) PET material solution
SK chemicals unterzeichnet exklusive Partnerschaft mit dem österreichischen Unternehmen Durmont zur Belieferung globaler Automobilmarken mit nachhaltigen Materialien Die drei Partner haben bereits Garne sowie fertige Teppiche und Matten entwickelt, die auf SK chemicals' einzigartiger CR (chemisch recyceltem) PET‑Lösung basieren und die Anforderungen automobiler Prüfungen und Qualitätsstandards erfüllen
Axens, IFPEN, and SMS group Launch Carboverseo™: Essential Technology for e-fuels deployment Carboverseo™ is a critical component of Axens' comprehensive e-fuel scheme, which includes carbon capture (DMX™), an amine technology that efficiently captures CO2 from flue gases
Syensqo launches Miracare® Biopacify, a biodegradable natural opacifier for liquid laundry detergents New Miracare® Biopacify complies with upcoming European microplastics regulations while maintaining premium performance levels
Kreislaufwirtschaft: Rat legt Standpunkt zum Altfahrzeug-Recycling fest Mit dem Standpunkt des Rates wird die Verordnung ehrgeiziger, indem auch schwere Nutzfahrzeuge sowie zwei- oder dreirädrige Motorräder und vierrädrige Fahrzeuge in ihren Geltungsbereich fallen
Inside Braskem’s push to scale biopolymer production for packaging and more The Brazilian chemical company’s recently opened $20 million research facility in Massachusetts is part of the company’s network of R&D sites and interest in alternatives to fossil-based plastics
GCMD successfully demonstrates world’s first end-to-end value chain for onboard captured CO2 This cross-sectoral demonstration highlights how captured CO2 from ships can be repurposed for industrial applications, linking maritime decarbonisation efforts with broader land-based carbon ecosystem
7 July 20251 July 2025 Emirates Biotech partners with United Arab Emirates University to Advance PLA Technology Together, the partners plan a collaborative research on novel Polylactic Acid (PLA) applications and end-of-life solutions
Emirates Biotech: Partnerschaft mit der Universität der Vereinigten Arabischen Emirate – PLA-Technologie vorantreiben Gemeinsam will man neue Anwendungen für Polymilchsäure (PLA) und Lösungen für das Ende des Produktlebenszyklus erforschen
Avantium and Hordijk Sign Capacity Reservation Agreement for PEF in Packaging Applications Hordijk has secured volumes of Avantium’s 100% plant-based and recyclable polymer PEF for use in trays and injection-molded packaging
PureFive™ Resin Advances Toward Qualification with Procter & Gamble Brands Initial applications include dose caps and spouts for select products
IMCD: Kokos statt Kohle – Nachhaltigkeit in der Industrie Kokos-Aktivkohle als Treiber nachhaltiger Luft- und Wasserfiltration
Renewable alternatives: Coconuts enabling more sustainable manufacturing processes Hear from our experts on why activated carbon is a more sustainable alternative to coal, how it qualifies as a premium alternative, and how it can be (easily) integrated into any process-driven market
Taking carbon capture to new heights $5 million from the TIER fund is being invested to help launch the world’s first direct air capture centre
4 July 20253 July 2025 Award for Pioneer of Defossilisation: Michael Carus Receives Business Award This accolade recognises his pioneering work in defossilising the chemical and materials industry, as well as promoting of the sustainable use of renewable carbon
Ehrung für Pionier der Defossilisierung: Michael Carus erhält Wirtschaftspreis Die Auszeichnung würdigt seine über Jahrzehnte gewachsene Pionierarbeit für eine Defossilisierung der Chemie- und Kunststoffindustrie und den nachhaltigen Einsatz erneuerbaren Kohlenstoffs
Improving Glue: Ceresana Expects Growing Global Market for Bio-Based Adhesives The sales of “green” glues will increase to around USD 4.5 billion by 2034 - growing demand is occuring in the high-performance and eco-friendly adhesives is particularly occurring in the construction sector, the field of paper and packaging, and the woodworking industry
Besser kleben: Ceresana erwartet wachsenden Weltmarkt für bio-basierte Klebstoffe Der Umsatz von „grünen“ Klebern soll bis zum Jahr 2034 auf rund 4,5 Mrd. US$ ansteigen - vor allem im Bausektor, der Papier- und Verpackungsbranche sowie der Holzverarbeitungsindustrie wächst die Nachfrage nach umweltfreundlichen und leistungsfähigen Klebstoffen
Syensqo and Microsoft sign Memorandum of Understanding Partnership to accelerate innovation through AI and sustainable materials collaboration
Making Plastic from Carbon Dioxide, Water, and Electricity Caltech chemists have developed a system that uses electricity from sustainable sources for the chemical conversion of carbon dioxide into ethylene and carbon monoxide for making more complex compounds
LyondellBasell erhält NRW.Global Business Award für innovative chemische Recyclinganlage Die innovative katalytische, chemische Recyclinganlage soll ab 2026 schwer zu recycelnde, aufbereitete Mischkunststoffe in wertvolle Rohstoffe für die Produktion in neue Kunststoffe umwandeln
Unlocking the Hidden Value in Waste How Biotechnology is Transforming Side Streams into Sustainable Resources
Saipem awarded contract from Enilive for the expansion of the Venice Biorefinery The two companies will increase the plant's capacity from the current 400,000 to 600,000 tons per year and start the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) starting from 2027
3 July 202527 June 2025 Circular biobased innovation transforms side-streams into valuable products At Chalmers, Amparo Jiménez Quero has the vision to develop real-world solutions, bridging the gap between research and innovation
Cellugy secures €8,1M to eradicate microplastics in personal care products with biobased alternative Danish industrial biotechnology start-up has secured €8,1M to support scaling up the production of its biofabricated cellulose-based rheology modifier material, EcoFLEXY
Cellugy sichert sich 8,1 Mio.€ zur Eliminierung von Mikroplastik in Körperpflegeprodukten durch biobasierte Alternative Das dänische Biotechnologie-Startup Cellugy hat 8,1 Mio.€ an Fördermitteln erhalten, um die Produktion seines biobasierten Rheologie-Modifikators EcoFLEXY zu skalieren
Avantium announces €10 million financing to secure its short-term financial position Aligned with the strategic prioritization of its FDCA and PEF technology, the Company has initiated a comprehensive review of all other business units
Neuer Schlag gegen den Green Deal: EU-Kommission zieht Gesetz gegen Greenwashing zurück Eigentlich wollte die EU Verbraucher vor Greenwashing schützen. Doch die Kommission zieht ihren Vorschlag nun zurück – auf Druck der Konservativen