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17 October 202516 October 2025

KIKS launches open beta phase – AI platform for the plastics industry

From sustainability and raw material availability to digitalization the platform provides companies with AI-supported, data-driven tools that can be used along the entire value chain

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KIKS startet offene Beta-Phase – KI-Plattform für die Kunststoffbranche

Von Nachhaltigkeit über Rohstoffverfügbarkeit bis hin zur Digitalisierung stellt die Plattform Unternehmen KI-gestützte, datengetriebene Werkzeuge bereit, die entlang der gesamten Wertschöpfungskette eingesetzt werden können

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Turning ocean carbon into biodegradable plastic

System is first to pull carbon dioxide from the ocean and convert it to valuable product

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Scientists grow mini human brains to power computers

Biocomputing is something the most of us are linking with some science fiction, but indeed, researchers from the swiss FinalSpark lab took to start stem cells derived from human skin cells, which they had to buy from a clinic in Japan

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16 October 202514 October 2025

Driving Innovation in Chemical Recycling for Complex Material-Waste: Interview with Addible Offers Insights Ahead of the Advanced Recycling Conference 2025

The solution of breaking down materials at the molecular level, unlocks high-value resources, that are difficult to recover using traditional methods

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Bio-Based Fabric with Integrated Sensors Continuously Monitors Asphalt Road Conditions

A new monitoring system from Fraunhofer researchers and partners detects damage early on and continuously monitors the condition of the underlying asphalt layer, comprehensively and without causing any damage

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Biobasiertes Gewebe mit integrierter Sensorik überwacht Zustand von Asphaltstraßen kontinuierlich

Ein neues Monitoringsystem von Fraunhofer-Forschenden und Partnern erkennt Schäden frühzeitig und überwacht den Zustand der Asphalttragschicht kontinuierlich, flächendeckend und zerstörungsfrei

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Navigating standards for biobased and biodegradable materials

New report provides an accessible overview of the key standards, certifications, and testing methods that underpin claims of bio-based content, biodegradability, and compostability

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Turning rust into fuel: MANA advances green rust catalyst for next-gen hydrogen vehicles

Report an inexpensive iron hydroxide catalyst that could support the use of sodium borohydride as a hydrogen storage material

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Candiani adopts SURLYN™ PC 2000 REN for a new range of more sustainable premium cream jars

In collaboration with DOW G.CANDIANI offers specific solutions-customized caps, jars, and bottles in addition to a wide range of standard cream jars made from SURLYN™

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ECOFUNC pioneers eco-friendly, functional and circular building materials for sustainable construction and beyond

Funded by the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) under the European Union’s Horizon Europe Framework ECOFUNC will drive market adoption and mainstream new bio-based materials

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15 October 202514 October 2025

Invitation to the 3-CO Final Event: Empowering Bio-Based Choices Through Smart Certification

By developing smart label design guidelines, digital support tools, and implementing social innovation strategies, 3-CO addresses transparency and trust in bio-based products

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Bio-based and biohybrid materials

Better, Faster, Bio-Based: Functional New Plastic Alternatives

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Biobasierte und biohybride Materialien

Schneller, besser, bio: Neue funktionale Kunststoffalternativen

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Hassle-Free Plastic Recycling

The Era of Hassle-Free Plastic Recycling Is Becoming a Reality! KIMM-led Plasma Project Develops the World’s First Technology to Recycle Mixed Waste Plastics Without Sorting

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Battery made from natural materials could replace conventional lithium-ion batteries

What if the next battery you buy was made from the same kinds of ingredients found in your body? That’s the idea behind a breakthrough battery material made from natural, biodegradable components. It’s so natural, it could even be consumed as food

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Essbare, biologisch abbaubare Batterie könnte Lithium-Ionen-Batterien ersetzen

Forscher entwickeln Batteriematerial aus körpereigenen Substanzen

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KAIST, KRICT, Ecopro HN boost smart farm yields with direct air capture technology

Small direct air capture units set to raise greenhouse CO2 to ideal levels for crops

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Healthcare has a plastic problem – biomaterials can help

Biomaterials can lower healthcare emissions and simplify waste management

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14 October 20258 October 2025

SK Chemicals to Exhibit at the World’s Largest Plastics Trade Fair, Showcasing 70+ Commercialized Materials and End Products

Under the slogan “On-hand solution for a sustainable tomorrow,” SK Chemicals will showcase its technical readiness and execution capability to deliver immediate solutions for customers

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SK chemicals stellt auf der weltweit größten Kunststoffmesse aus und präsentiert über 70 bereits kommerzialisierte Materialien und Endprodukte

Unter dem Leitmotiv „On-hand solution for a sustainable tomorrow" präsentiert SK chemicals seine technische Reife und Umsetzungsfähigkeit für sofort verfügbare Lösungen

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TotalEnergies and CooperVision Join Forces to Introduce ISCC PLUS-certified Plastic into Contact Lens Packaging

Both companies are implementing certified renewable polypropylene through a mass balance approach in certain CooperVision blister packs

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Syensqo pioneers innovative recycling technology for circular sulfone polymers

New proprietary processes enable infinite recycling of PSU, PPSU and PESU

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Syensqo: Neue Recyclingtechnologie für zirkuläre Sulfonpolymere

Die neue Technologie stützt sich u.a. auf herstellerspezifische chemische Recyclingverfahren, um Monomer-Ausgangsmaterial für die unendliche Wiederverwendung in neuen Polymerprodukten zu erhalten

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Closed Loop Partners’ Composting Consortium, With the Biodegradable Products Institute and US Composting Council, Awards Grants to Composting Facilities & Municipalities Across the U.S.

Eight municipal and composter-led projects received funding for organics and compostable packaging recovery from the new, collaborative grant program to expand access, infrastructure and regional capacity. That Are Advancing Recovery of Compostable Packaging

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Pipes moulded from its biobased polycarbonate

Pipes moulded from its biobased polycarbonate (PC) resin have been adopted for use in the world’s first pipe organ made from bioplastic

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13 October 20259 October 2025

BASF, Porsche, and BEST successfully complete pilot project on chemical recycling

The pilot project demonstrates the recyclability of high-performance plastics from automotive shredder residues (ASR) together with renewable raw materials

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BASF, Porsche und BEST schließen Pilotprojekt zum chemischen Recycling erfolgreich ab 

Das Pilotprojekt demonstriert die Recyclingfähigkeit von Hochleistungskunststoffen aus Automobil Schredder Rückständen (ASR) zusammen mit nachwachsenden Rohstoffen

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Brineworks Raises €6.8M to Scale Breakthrough Direct Air Capture for e-Fuels, Aiming for Sub-€100/ton CO₂ Capture

Amsterdam-based startup unlocks ultra-low-cost carbon feedstocks using renewables-only electrolyzer

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Towards a new future: The role of Power-to-X in ARRRA’s chemical transformation

A new TNO VoltaChem white paper explores a bold move forward: developing and implementing Power-to-X technology for a sustainable, CO2-based production of chemicals

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EUDR: EU-Kommission plant erneute Verschiebung

Die Europäische Kommission hat angekündigt, den Starttermin der EU-Entwaldungsverordnung (EUDR) um ein Jahr auf Ende Dezember 2026 verschieben zu wollen. Grund dafür sind Bedenken hinsichtlich der Leistungsfähigkeit des erforderlichen IT-Systems

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A global first launches in Rakkestad

The country’s first operational carbon capture plant is also the world’s first waste incineration plant equipped with the capacity for full carbon capture

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Under Armour and UNLESS introduce three regenerative footwear styles

Planet-conscious innovation and design meet the fashion of tomorrow

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10 October 20256 October 2025

From Residual Material to Raw Material: Particle Boards Made from 100 Percent Waste Wood

An innovative chemical process developed by the Fraunhofer IAP enables 100 percent reuse of wood-based panels – without adding new wood chips or adhesives

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Vom Reststoff zum Rohstoff: Spanplatten aus 100 Prozent Altholz

Ein neues chemisches Verfahren des Fraunhofer IAP ermöglicht das vollständige Recycling von Spanplatten

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BioBond Enters the Hot Melt Market With BioBased Technology For Pressure Sensitive Adhesives (PSA) Applications

BioBond Accelerates the Transition to Biobased Hot Melt Adhesives with Better Performance, Better Pricing and Better for Everyone Approach

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Prometheus Just Changed Energy and Fuels Forever

The young company had to achieve a number of difficult technical goals, which poised them to enter a time of unprecedented prosperity toward a circular economy

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Umwandlung von Kunststoffabfällen in Kraftstoff

Studie ebnet den Weg für ein energieeffizientes Upcycling von Kunststoffen und fördert eine nachhaltige Kraftstoffproduktion

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Turning plastic waste into fuel

UD researchers and collaborators develop new catalyst to accelerate upcycling of plastics

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RESET-CO2: scaling up electrochemical CO2 conversion for renewable production of ethylene

TNO has recently started a new project to render ethylene production sustainable, starting from CO2 and using renewable electricity

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9 October 20258 October 2025

Methane Emissions from Crude Oil and Gas Supply Chains Significantly Underestimated

Analysis of recent database updates visualises underestimated methane emissions from fossil feedstocks, with major implications for comparing the carbon footprints of fossil-based versus renewable carbon chemicals and materials

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New startup Biophelion: Using fungi to produce sustainable platform chemicals

The latest spin-off from Leibniz-HKI, biotech startup Biophelion, is working on extracting new valuable materials from industrial waste

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Neues Startup Biophelion: Mit einem Pilz für nachhaltige Plattformchemikalien

Aus industriellen Abfällen neue Wertstoffe gewinnen – daran arbeitet die jüngste Ausgründung aus dem Leibniz-HKI, das Biotech-Startup Biophelion

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Evonik and AMSilk extend partnership for sustainable biotech silk materials

The companies have commissioned a manufacturing line at Evonik’s Slovakian site for AMSilk’s high-performance silk

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Michroma and CJ CheilJedang Partner to Scale Commercial Production of Natural Colorants

This collaboration will harness CJCJ's world-class manufacturing capabilities in key global locations to scale Michroma's groundbreaking colorant technology

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Neue Einsatzfelder für biobasierte Kunststoffe

FNR präsentiert Forschungsergebnisse auf der K 2025

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Origen Commissions Multi-Fuel Limestone Kiln With Built-In Direct Air Capture

The technology leverages limestone’s natural chemistry: reversing calcination, a high-temperature process that releases CO2 by enabling lime to reabsorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere

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Startup turns captured CO2 into everyday cleaning ingredients

Vireya™ offers a new path: instead of relying on palm kernel oil or fossil feedstocks, it uses upcycled CO2 captured directly from a manufacturer’s own emissions as a raw material

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8 October 20257 October 2025

Borealis’ new compounding line in Belgium offers premium recyclate-based polyolefins

This milestone marks a significant step forward in helping customers meet their circularity and sustainability targets - without sacrificing performance and reliability

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Die neue Compounding-Anlage von Borealis in Belgien liefert hochwertige Rezyklat-Compounds

Dieser Meilenstein ist ein wichtiger Schritt, um Kundinnen und Kunden bei der Erreichung ihrer Kreislaufwirtschafts- und Nachhaltigkeitsziele zu unterstützen – ohne Abstriche bei Leistung und Zuverlässigkeit