20 August 202613 August 2026 Scientists turn one of the world’s most hated plastics into premium lubricant Polyvinyl chloride, or PVC, is among the most common plastics on the planet but also one of the hardest to recycle responsibly. In a new study in Nature, scientists describe a method to strip chlorine from PVC and convert the remaining material into synthetic lubricant-based oils that perform competitively with commercial products
Wissenschaftler verwandeln einen der weltweit am meisten verhassten Kunststoffe in ein Premium-Schmiermittel Sie entdecken etwas, das weitaus vielversprechender ist als eine Recyclingmethode
LignoPure: Growth capital for innovative bio-based ingredients The company, dedicated to the sustainable conversion and recycling of lignin, is developing innovative lignin-based ingredients and is collaborating with biorefineries
Wachstumskapital für innovative biobasierte Inhaltsstoffe: NBank Capital beteiligt sich an der Lignopure GmbH Das aufbereitete Lignin wird nicht nur im Kosmetiksektor eingesetzt, sondern eignet sich unter anderem für verschiedene industrielle Anwendungen im Bereich der Nahrungsergänzungsmittel oder die Herstellung von veganem Lederersatz
Wie Grasfasern den Weg in die Kunststoffverarbeitung finden Im Innovationsraums BioBall wird die stoffliche Nutzung von biogenen Rest- und Abfallstoffen gefördert
Biofuel push risks food crisis, new T&E study warns Food commodity costs have climbed for three straight months and meanwhile major exporters like Brazil and Indonesia are restricting exports of key biofuel crops
Artificial intelligence analysis reveals global rise in floating algal blooms Scientists used artificial intelligence to analyze 1.2 million satellite images, finding floating algae are expanding across world’s oceans
19 August 202613 August 2026 New EU packaging rules are here. CBE JU projects are already delivering the solutions CBE JU-funded projects were already developing the bio-based materials, circular designs and innovative technologies needed to support this transition
Whiskyreste liefern Rohstoff für Kosmetik Evonik setzt sich für den Kosmetikinhaltsstoff Biobutanol aus schottischen Whisky- und Lebensmittelreststoffen ein. Damit erreicht ein fermentativ erzeugter Rohstoff die industrielle Anwendung
Käseherstellung als Kraftstoffquelle Wissenschaftler der Heriot-Watt-Universität und Start-up Take Root Bio finden neue Verwendungsmöglichkeit für salzige Käsemolke
Heriot-Watt scientists turn dairy waste into fuel A company that helped design how astronauts grow and recycle food in space is working with Heriot-Watt University to tackle the problem of dairy waste here on Earth
Spitzenposition in Sachen Nachhaltigkeit: TechnoCompound erhält Silber-Zertifizierung von EcoVadis Auszeichnung würdigt ganzheitlichen Nachhaltigkeitsansatz – TechnoCompound zählt zu den besten 3% seiner Branche
Leading the way in sustainability TechnoCompound receives Silver certification from EcoVadis - Award recognises holistic approach to sustainability – TechnoCompound ranks among the top 3 per cent in its sector
The microbes with the Midas touch Purple bacteria are metabolic shape-shifters that extract value from waste efficiently
18 August 202612 August 2026 Following the Trail of Slime Snails can adjust the chemical composition of their mucus to make it liquid, solid or sticky as needed
Dem Schneckenschleim auf der Spur Wie schaffen es Schnecken, mit demselben Schleim zu kriechen, zu haften und sich zu schützen? Forschende zeigen, dass sie dessen chemische Zusammensetzung je nach Aufgabe gezielt anpassen
Coffee grounds can be converted into a raw material for producing biofuels A URV study has optimised a process to extract oil from spent coffee grounds, enabling the recovery of almost 90% of the yield obtained by other techniques, but with fewer impurities and with the remainder of the biomass able to be repurposed for new uses
KIST team converts captured carbon dioxide directly into formic acid without purification New electrochemical process turns triethylamine-based CO2 capture solution into 98% pure formic acid at lower cost and emissions
Aus Ameisensäure wird Wasserstoff Ein neuer Katalysator ermöglicht die Umwandlung von Ameisensäure in Wasserstoff und eröffnet damit Wege zu biobasierten Energiekonzepten
UK startup Ponda lands £2.35m to scale wetland-grown insulation Ponda makes BioPuff, a plant-based insulation derived from typha, commonly known as bulrush - the 30-month project will establish a 30-hectare demonstration site dedicated to growing typha at scale
17 August 202611 August 2026 Algenesis Jumps from Silver to Gold in EcoVadis Rating, Landing in the Top 5% Worldwide The San Diego materials science company scored 82 out of 100 this year, up 10 points from 2025, putting it in the 96th percentile of companies EcoVadis rates
Europäische Verpackungsverordnung (PPWR): GemPSI schafft Klarheit zum Start der ersten Anforderungen Zahlreiche weitere Anforderungen der Verordnung werden erst in den kommenden Jahren wirksam und hierfür stehen noch europäische Detailregelungen aus
Developing World-Leading Technology to Convert Greenhouse Gas Carbon Dioxide into High-Value Industrial Chemicals Achieves world-record efficiency under ambient room temperature and pressure, accelerating the era of greenhouse gas upcycling
Green Science Alliance Made Quantum Dot from Sargassum and Sargassum Waste The synthesized quantum dots have potential applications in sensors, bioimaging, catalysts, LEDs, the energy industry, and agriculture
Japan: Neun Unternehmen erproben gemeinsames Recyclingmodell für flexible Kunststoffverpackungen Im Mittelpunkt steht ein kooperatives Plattformmodell, über das mehrere Unternehmen Recyclinganlagen und Aufbereitungstechnologien gemeinsam nutzen könnten
Japan: Nine Companies Trial Joint Recycling Model for Flexible Plastic Packaging The project focuses on a cooperative platform model that would enable several companies to share recycling facilities and processing technologies
Wir stellen euch EveryCarbon vor! Die innovative Technologie von EveryCarbon könnte die Umwandlung von 12 Millionen Tonnen Biomasseabfall ermöglichen
14 August 202610 August 2026 Global report reveals the scale of microfibre emissions from textile manufacturing Report by Earth Action and supported by The Nature Conservancy, alongside global brands including Patagonia, Under Armour and Decathlon, is a benchmark study to generate greater visibility alongside actionable solutions to the growing challenge of microfibres
Nerea: Modulares Anlagenkonzept für das chemische Recycling schwer verwertbarer Kunststoffabfälle Ziel ist es, die Planung und Umsetzung industrieller Recyclinganlagen stärker zu vereinheitlichen und dadurch Investitionsaufwand, Projektrisiken und Realisierungszeiten besser kalkulierbar zu machen
Lallemand Biofuels & Distilled Spirits and Braskem Announce Bio-Acetone as a Coproduction Opportunity in Ethanol Facilities Lallemand Biofuels & Distilled Spirits' innovative yeast with Braskem's bolt-on separation technology and market development enable the production of a renewable, high-value coproduct that has consistent market demand
The side-stream solution: how three Scandinavian biorefineries are helping to reinvent crop protection CROPSAFE, a Horizon Europe research project, is rooted in the circular bioeconomy: a model that combines two important ideas
Biologisch abbaubare Kunststofffolie für den Wurzelschutz Unter der Leitung der FKuR Kunststoff GmbH will das Forschungsprojekts BioROOTGUARD eine bio-abbaubare Kunststofffolie entwickeln, die Baumwurzeln in der Anwuchsphase vor Fraßschäden schützen kann
Biodegradable Plastic Film Protects Roots from Cockchafer Grub Damage Led by FKuR Kunststoff GmbH, the BioROOTGUARD research project aims to develop a biodegradable plastic film that protects tree roots during the establishment phase
Clarity needed for recycled content claims Waste management experts at Bins.co.uk are calling for tougher regulations around recycled content claims
13 August 20266 August 2026 STEINERT expands its presence in Mexico The move to Mexico reflects the growing importance of the Mexican market for the waste management, metal processing and mining industries
STEINERT baut Präsenz in Mexiko aus Der Schritt nach Mexiko trägt der wachsenden Bedeutung des mexikanischen Marktes für die Abfallwirtschaft, die Metallverarbeitung und den Bergbau Rechnung
AMSilk collaboration: Biotech silk protein yarns feature in Balenciaga 55th Couture Collection The collaboration is emblematic of the luxury fashion industry’s increasing focus on sustainable alternatives to conventional fabrics, including silk, and the simultaneous evolution of AMSilk’s bioengineered yarns
Hitachi, MOL, and JAL Sign MOU to Conduct Japan’s First Pilot Test of Carbon Dioxide Removal Technology on Kume Island, Okinawa Direct Ocean Capture (DOC): a technology for recovering CO2 directly from the ocean
GET H2 Nukleus nimmt Fahrt auf: Erster Wasserstoff aus Lingen erreicht Marl Deutschlands erstes integriertes Wasserstoffprojekt im industriellen Maßstab läuft
First hydrogen from Lingen reaches customer A major milestone for the GET H2 Nukleus hydrogen project: the successful production and delivery of initial quantities of green hydrogen from RWE’s electrolysis plant in Lingen
Conductive and magnetic silk biomaterials: functionalization strategies and challenges for sustainable bioelectronics Researchers collaboration examined silk protein-based biomaterials, principles and future directions for developing sustainable silk-based bioelectronic materials
12 August 20265 August 2026 Transforming carbon dioxide into a new kind of recyclable plastics CSU and Northwestern University researchers developed a closed-loop platform for producing a class of new materials from inexpensive carbon dioxide
Prothetik: Neue biobasierte, 3D-druckfähige Werkstoffe und digitale Herstellungsverfahren Sehr gute Extrusionsfähigkeit und mechanische Kennwerte
CBE JU-funded projects are solving Europe’s packaging challenges CBE JU has supported 26 projects in the packaging sector, developing nearly 70 innovative packaging solutions
Mechanochemistry as a sustainable route to valorise lignocellulosic biomass The BIOVALSA project focuses on the valorisation of rice straw generated in the Valencia region - this AIMPLAS-report gives an overview of the current status and future prospects of lignocellulosic biomass valorisation
Spritzbares Mulchmaterial aus Nachwachsenden Rohstoffen zur Beikrautunterdrückung Wissenschaftler des Technologie- und Förderzentrums (TFZ) in Straubing haben ein spritzbares Mulchmaterial entwickelt, das sich nach seiner Funktionszeit vollständig biologisch abbaut
New technology could turn dirty factory exhaust directly into useful fuel Researchers from the Université de Montpellier and Adelaide University have developed a special organic liquid to efficiently convert CO₂ from industrial emissions into carbon monoxide (CO), a key building block used to manufacture fuels and chemicals
UK-based Epoch Biodesign acquires Spanish factory, unlocking industrial-scale recycled nylon for apparel and automotive The acquisition of the long-established production site in Blanes makes Epoch the world's first enzymatic recycler with commercial-scale polymerisation capacity
11 August 20265 August 2026 Mix of technologies required to recycle engineering plastics BASF researchers need effective waste management systems that keep plastics in the loop over the long term