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16 September 202510 September 2025

Können Lebensmittelabfälle wie Speiseeis durch Elektrofermentation in wertvolle Chemikalien umgewandelt werden?

Forscher der Ohio State University entdeckten, dass zwei Bakterienarten in der Elektrofermentationsmischung zur Beschleunigung des Prozesses beitragen und eine gezieltere chemische Produktion ermöglichen

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Plastic Value Chain Strategic Recommendations Letter

Recent data confirm the severity of the decline and underscore the urgency for intervention

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Everyday Beauty: Shiseido, Futamura, Iwatani, and LYB collaborate to create bio-based solutions for cosmetics packaging

Innovative cosmetic film packaging series are made from bio-based polypropylene (PP) polymer, CirculenRenew in select products in Shiseido's Clé de Peau Beauté line

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EU-Projekt zu nachhaltigen Batterien: BAM entwickelt neuartige Messmethoden für sichere Akkus

Das EU-Projekt HyMetBat zielt auf eine innovative hybride Metrologie: Mehrere unabhängige Messverfahren sollen kombiniert werden, um Batteriematerialien unter realistischen Bedingungen zu analysieren

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EU project on sustainable batteries: BAM develops innovative measurement methods for safe rechargeable batteries 

The EU-project HyMetBat aims to develop innovative hybrid metrology: Several independent measurement methods are to be combined to analyze battery materials under realistic operating conditions (“in situ”)

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What consumers really think of biomaterials

When and why do people buy bio?

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15 September 202515 September 2025

The Future of Chemical Industry in Europe: Defossilised and Competitive, how this can work?

This is the key question that will be addressed at the Renewable Materials Conference, 22–24 September in Siegburg/Cologne (Germany), and online

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Metsä Group’s carbon capture pilot underway – Investigation of a demo plant beginning

The pilot period will also provide information about the need for flue gas treatment and the quality of the end product

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Biopolymer-Folien im Aufwind: Chancen und Risiken für Hersteller

Biofolien unterliegen denselben Prüfungen wie konventionelle, petrochemische Folien: Nachfrage und Kapazitäten wachsen, aber Utilisierung und Polymer-Verfügbarkeit bleiben der Flaschenhals

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Avantium Announces the Launch of a fully Committed and Underwritten Rights Offering of €65 million

This equity raise is expected to cover Avantium’s financial needs and help keep the Company well-funded until it reaches group-level EBITDA break-even, which is expected in 2027

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Harnessing Municipal Wastewater as a Resource

Researchers from the Fraunhofer Institute for Interfacial Engineering and Biotechnology IGB are working with partners to recover high-quality products from municipal wastewater

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Kommunales Abwasser als Ressourcenquelle nutzen

Forschende des Fraunhofer-Instituts für Grenzflächen- und Bioverfahrenstechnik IGB gewinnen gemeinsam mit Partnern hochwertige Produkte aus kommunalem Abwasser

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IFF’s Designed Enzymatic Biomaterials™ Platform Sees First Large-Scale Use in Home Care Applications

Designed Enzymatic Biomaterials™ (DEB) platform debuts in laundry formulations with major consumer packaged goods launch

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Beyond Land: Tapping the Ocean’s Biomass for Industrial Applications

Seaweed offers a compelling alternative to fossil-based resources - like Sea6 Energy’s pioneering approach to ocean farming can drive the bio-revolution

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12 September 20258 September 2025

Blueprint for Sustainable Plastics Developed

Sulphur atoms enhance the sustainability of polymers and are potentially paving the way for new recycling methods, found an international researchers team

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Bauplan für nachhaltige Kunststoffe erstellt

Schwefelatome in der Kunststoffproduktion könnte neue Recyclingwege eröffnen, fand ein internationales Forschungsteam heraus

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A Renaissance for Plastics: ECI Group’s Technology Selected for World’s First Commercial Scale Fossil-Free LDPE Facility 

The plant will form part of the Vioneo’s planned production complex in Antwerp, Belgium which will position Europe at the forefront of the transition to a sustainable ‘fossil-free’ plastics industry

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Futerro unveils Futeon™: a new chapter for sustainable solutions

All products previously marketed, distributed, or sold under the RENEW® brand will now carry the Futeon™ brand name

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Hype Bio-Polymere – kauft die auch jemand?

Immer neue Bio-Kunststoffe kommen an den Markt. Aber interessieren sich Kunststoffverarbeiter überhaupt für die nachhaltigen Materialien?

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Omya unveils sustainable innovations at K 2025: Spotlight on performance polymer materials, decarbonization and lightweighting

The company offers pre-consumer recycled grades for engineering materials and biopolymers

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How Bio-Renewable Materials are able to Help B2B & B2C Industries Reduce their Environmental Impact

This panel of key influencers will discuss the primary challenges to overcome and the solutions that will help both in B2C and B2B to shift to greener solutions

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11 September 202510 September 2025

AI Circular Economy Conference 2026: Call for Abstracts Extended Deadline until 26 October 2025

Unlocking the Potential of Renewable Carbon from Biomass, CCU, and Recycling

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AI Circular Economy Conference 2026: Deadline für den Call for Abstracts verlängert bis 26 Oktober 2025

Mit KI das volle Potenzial erneuerbaren Kohlenstoffs aus Biomasse, CCU und Recycling erschließen

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Mura Technology Announces Expansion into Singapore with New Advanced Recycling Facility

The new facility will be located on Jurong Island within the Singapore Essential Chemicals Complex (SECC) , where Mura has recently secured rights to a site from PCS Pte. Ltd. (PCS)

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Mura: Kunststoffrecyclinganlage in Singapur in Planung

Die britische Mura Technology plant die Errichtung einer neuen Kunststoffrecyclinganlage in Singapur

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Global Launch of AEROVENT ZERO: China-Developed Innovation Ushering Tech Textiles into a PFAS-Free Era

As global supply chains accelerate their transition to sustainability, the high-performance waterproof-breathable textile sector has reached a decisive moment for innovation — a fabric revolution centered on PFAS-free technologies is now underway

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BEAM Circular Awarded $10.4 Million From State of California

The investment in BEAM Circular will bring needed capital to the North San Joaquin Valley to accelerate and grow the fast-growing circular bioeconomy

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GreenDot und Agilyx: Gemeinsam für die Zukunft der Kreislaufwirtschaft

GreenDot stärkt seine Anteilseignerstruktur durch die Aufnahme von Agilyx ASA (A2QD56) als neuen Teilhaber

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GreenDot and Agilyx: Building the Future of Circularity

GreenDot strengthens its shareholding with the inclusion of Agilyx ASA (A2QD56) as a new shareholder

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Bakelite Completes Acquisition of Sestec, Expanding Product Portfolio and Further Strengthening Leadership in Sustainable Adhesive Solutions

By integrating Sestec's technology, Bakelite expands its portfolio of sustainable adhesive solutions on a global scale

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10 September 20255 September 2025

CO2-based Fuels and Chemicals Conference 2026 – Call for Abstracts Now Open

Leading international event on CO₂ as feedstock invites innovators to showcase their advances in Carbon Capture and Utilisation Technology and Research

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CO₂-based Fuels and Chemicals Conference 2026 – Abstracts können ab sofort eingereicht werden

Die führende internationale Konferenz zu CO₂ als Rohstoff lädt Fachkräfte aus Forschung und Industrie ein, neueste Entwicklungen und Innovationen im Bereich Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) vorzustellen

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Asahi Kasei, Mitsui Chemicals, and Mitsubishi Chemical establish a limited liability partnership for ethylene manufacturing facilities in western Japan

The three companies have advanced discussions on the shift to biomass-based feedstocks and aim to implement measures for carbon neutrality

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Sumitomo Chemical Achieves Scale-Up of Its Proprietary Process for Producing Propylene Directly from Ethanol

Accelerating the Demonstration Project for Its New Technology Contributing to the Petrochemical Industry’s Effort to Switch to Alternative Feedstocks

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Plastic Energy Produces First Recycled Oil at Dutch Advanced Recycling Plant

Plastic Energy’s patented TAC™ chemical recycling process breaks down mixed plastic waste using heat in an oxygen-free environment and will recycle 20,000 tonnes of plastic waste per year, once full operational

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FKuR exhibits at K 2025

„Let’s keep it in the loop“ – sustainable plastic solutions for a circular future

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FKuR auf der K 2025

„Let’s keep it in the loop“ – nachhaltige Kunststofflösungen für eine kreislauffähige Zukunft

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Biobased Monomers and Polymers, New Developments and Applications

Novamont’s innovative technologies result in the use of 1,4 bio-butanediol (Bio-BDO), produced via fermentation from renewable feedstocks at the world’s first industrial-scale plant

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The key to bringing spider silk to market: Genetically modified silkworms

Kraig Biocraft Laboratories could produce up to 10 metric tons of spider silk annually at its new facility in Vietnam - thanks to its genetic leap with Darwin’s bark spider DNA

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9 September 20255 September 2025

BioReCer Project: Final Multi-Stakeholder Annual Online Meeting

11 September 2025, 14:00-16:00 CEST - Online

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CO2 recycling powers a new palm oil alternative for the cosmetics industry 

Researchers collaboration of the Mibelle Group, LanzaTech and the Fraunhofer-Institute IGB have developed with the help of modern biotechnology a CO2-based ingredient that can replace palm oil in cosmetics and other everyday products

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Revolution in der Kosmetikindustrie: Palmölersatz durch CO2-Recycling

Forscherkollaboration aus Mibelle Group, Lanzatech und Fraunhofer-Institut IGB gewinnt mithilfe moderner Biotechnologie aus CO2 ein (palmölfreies) Fett für die Anwendung in vielen Produkten des täglichen Lebens

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Avantium Successfully Starts Up First Part of its FDCA Flagship Plant

This marks a key technical achievement in the phased commissioning and start-up of the world’s first commercial facility dedicated to the production of FDCA

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Moa develops groundbreaking category of crop protection; signs partnership deal with Gowan

Moa’s discovery also offers an exciting new pathway for biologicals to play more of a role in agricultural weed control in coming years

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Recyclingpionier matterr errichtet Anlage im Chemiepark Knapsack

Standort baut seinen Fokus auf die Kreislaufwirtschaft aus

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Turning Urban Waste into Value: European Cities Explore Biorefinery Innovation in Zaragoza

The recently inaugurated flagship biorefinery has been built by Urbaser, the coordinator of the EU-funded project Circular Biocarbon, bringing together cities, exploring how to turn their waste streams into valuable resources that support circularity, innovation, and climate neutrality

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SAXY PLASTICS: New Plastics from Regional Waste – Fully Recyclable and Biodegradable

Since conventional recycling degrades material quality and prevents a true closed-loop economy, SAXY PLASTICS aims to develop innovative plastics from regional waste streams

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Redefining Fuels and Chemicals: TCat-8 Begins Delivering Low-Carbon Aromatics

We’re thrilled to announce that our TCAT-8® facility has officially entered its first week of commercial production!

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8 September 20255 September 2025

3-CO Webinar on Creating Impact: Social Innovation in the European-Bioeconomy – What policymakers can do

9 September 2025; 13:00-14:30 CEST

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LCA and sLCA in support of sustainability goals of the EU-funded project WaterProof

In a recent interview, Dr. Nadja Wulff, sustainability expert at nova-Institut, shared her role in assessing the environmental and social impacts of the WaterProof process through Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Social Life Cycle Assessment (S-LCA)