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28 August 202522 August 2025

AIMPLAS to showcase circular, low-carbon and bio-based plastics innovation at the K 2025

In the field of energy and decarbonization, AIMPLAS will display its latest developments in advanced materials applied to CO₂ capture and utilization, hydrogen production and storage, and battery manufacturing

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Agilyx ASA reports Styrenyx analysis shows CO2 emission reductions of up to 86%

When Styrenyx uses renewable energy to recycle polystyrene (PS) to styrene, it can reduce up to 86% of carbon-equivalent emissions compared to fossil-based production

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Agilyx: Analyse der Styrenyx-Technology zeigt CO2-Emissionsreduzierung von bis zu 86 Prozent

Durch den Einsatz erneuerbarer Energien zum Recycling von Polystyrol (PS) zu Styrol kann Styrenyx bis zu 86% der CO2-Äquivalent-Emissionen im Vergleich zur fossilbasierten Produktion einsparen

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Investigation of the mechanical properties of pineapple leaf fibre-reinforced biocomposites

The findings provide valuable insights into the potential applications in industries requiring lightweight, sustainable materials with enhanced mechanical properties

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The Dawn of a New Chemical Era: Mars Materials’ Sustainable Acrylonitrile Achieves Commercial Validation with SNF

The startup company has developed an alternative process that utilizes captured CO2 or bio-based feedstocks to make chemicals

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Godavari Biorefineries drives innovation in renewable materials

Looking at the increase in the biochemicals market, GBL is invested in capacity and innovation

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27 August 202526 August 2025

Advanced Recycling Conference 2025: Neue Wege zur Kreislaufwirtschaft

Neben den Kernthemen Kunststoff- und Polymerrecycling, beleuchtet das diesjährige Programm neue Schwerpunkte wie Biochemisches, Textil- und Automobil-Recycling sowie die Digitalisierung skalierbarer Kreislaufsysteme

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Plastic Crisis Unresolved: UN Negotiations Cannot Deliver Treaty Due to Blocking Stance of Petro-States

Historic opportunity missed: Plastic crisis remains unresolved as ambitious country majority blocked by petrochemical states in UN treaty negotiations. OceanCare calls for reformed negotiation process to break future deadlock

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Plastikkrise ungelöst: UN-Verhandlungen scheitern an Blockadehaltung einzelner Staaten

Nach drei Jahren und sechs Verhandlungsrunden haben sich die Delegationen der UN-Mitgliedstaaten in Genf auf keinen Text für den weltweit ersten globalen Plastikvertrag einigen können

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Cleveland Browns Achieve True Circularity with PureFive™ Resin in Souvenir Cups

A professional American football team will use 100% PureFive™ resin in their 2025 line of player souvenir cups

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Vioneo Selects Lummus as its Polypropylene Partner for World’s First Industrial Scale Fossil-Free Plastics from Green-Methanol Facility

First-of-a-kind complex will produce fossil-free-polypropylene grades leveraging Lummus’ proven sustainable polymer technology

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Recyclingwirtschaft und Umweltverbände fordern EU-Kommission zu Korrekturen bei SUPD-Umsetzung auf

Gemeinsames Schreiben warnt vor Risiken für Kreislaufwirtschaft und das Erreichen der Umweltziele

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Avantium Provides Update on a Proposed Comprehensive Funding Package

Company secures investments and outlines further funding

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PHA colour masterbatch

The Chroma Color Technology team was able to develop three new colours for our customer using a specifically designed carrier resin for a masterbatch

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26 August 202520 August 2025

OCOchem and ADM Announce Production Partnership to Build Innovative New CO2 Conversion Facility at ADM Facility

Biogenic CO2 from ADM’s ethanol production stream to formate molecules, which can be used in a wide variety of consumer and industrial products and applications

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Minister Hauk besucht LEKI – Skistöcke aus Hanf zeigen Zukunft der Bioökonomie

Minister Peter Hauk MdL: „Der Einsatz von Hanf in Skistöcken ist ein großartiges Beispiel für die Verbindung von Bioökonomie und Outdoor-Technologie“

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CTK Bio Introduces End-to-End Solutions to Address Canada’s Single-Use Plastics Ban

CTK Bio provides certified materials and finished products through a global supply network to help Canadian businesses comply with the federal plastics ban

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Christoph Glasner and Sebastian Stießel on carbon management

“In Germany, CO2 emitters and potential CO2 users are located close to each other, which is favorable to carbon recycling”

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Christoph Glasner und Sebastian Stießel über Carbon Management

»In Deutschland liegen Emittenten und potenzielle Nutzer von CO2 örtlich nah beieinander: gute Bedingungen, um Kohlenstoff im Kreis zu führen«

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From food packaging to fashion

How edible and biodegradable materials are shaping the future of clothing

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Enhancing cellulose-rich polylactic acid (PLA)-rice residue-reinforced sustainable biocomposites

Influence of chemical pretreatments on strengthening the thermomechanical properties of biocomposite materials

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25 August 20255 September 2025

BioReCer Project: Final Multi-Stakeholder Annual Online Meeting

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

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Emvolon and Montauk Renewables Announce Launch of Joint Venture to Convert Biogas into High-Value, Low Carbon Fuel

Following the successful completion of a field demonstration, the new joint venture seeks to develop projects to generate up to 50K metric tons of green methanol annually by 2030

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Wie Recycling-Verpackungen den Blick auf Produktqualität beeinflussen

Forschungsticker Uni Bonn: Es könnte sich lohnen, einen höheren Rezyklatanteil aktiv an Verbraucherinnen und Verbraucher zu kommunizieren

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Turning waste and residues into sustainable fuels: LG Chem and Enilive Breaks Ground on Korea’s First HVO/SAF Plant

A joint venture of LG Chem and Enilive to process approximately 400,000 tons of renewable bio-feedstocks by 2027 at Korea’s first HVO/SAF facility

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Sunreef Takes Bcomp’s Sustainable Materials on Board

Sailing innovation brings flax fibre composites to the forefront of sustainable yacht design

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Carbon Management Strategie NRW

Kohlenstoff ist aus der Industrie nicht wegzudenken. Wesentliche Grundprodukte einer modernen Industriegesellschaft wie Stahl, Aluminium, Zement oder Kunststoff bestehen aus Kohlenstoff oder benötigen ihn, um hergestellt werden zu können

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Brazil’s bioeconomy – hope or hype?

As Brazil prepares to host the COP30 conference this November, its adoption of bioeconomics could be a beacon of hope for the world - or another missed opportunity

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Recycling-Anlage für Altkleider in Bitterfeld-Wolfen wieder in Betrieb

Das Unternehmen Interzero hat die stillgelegte Recyclinganlage übernommen und die Produktion bereits im Mai wieder aufgenommen

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22 August 202519 August 2025

Commission launches consultation and call for evidence for upcoming Circular Economy Act 

The feedback period is open until 6 November 2025

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CCS/CCU-Aktionsplan: Unternehmen auf dem Weg zur Dekarbonisierung

Carbon Management in Bayern: Aktionsplan CCU/CCS veröffentlicht

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Automotive Packaging Materials Collection and Handling Practices

SP Guidance Document v1.0 July

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Compostable Single-Use Tableware made from beet pulp

Fraunhofer WKI developed compostable single-use tableware based on local agricultural residue from sugar production

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Kompostierbares Einmalgeschirr auf Basis von Rübenschnitzeln

Forschende des Fraunhofer WKI entwickelten kompostierbares Einweggeschirr auf Basis von heimischen, agrarischen Reststoffen aus der Zuckerproduktion

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Recycling of Multilayer Plastic Materials Through Faster and More Sustainable Processes

Within the framework of the RECIPLUS research project AIMPLAS is using innovative technologies such as physicochemical delamination, a combination of mechanical separation techniques, and enzymatic recycling

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Alder Bioinsights News Review: Feedstocks Issue 161, August 2025

In this issue you may find the global state of the maize market, highlighting diverse regional challenges and trends

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21 August 20254 September 2025

Transdisciplinary perspectives in the circular economy – WaterProof training workshop for students and early-stage researchers

How can industry professionals, researchers and local communities work together to successfully close the carbon loop?

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Biotechnology brings mycelium-based materials to market

With the potential to transform multiple sectors, innovative biofabrication processes produce raw fully bio-based materials made from fungi

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Werkstoffe auf Myzelbasis dank Biotechnologie

Mit innovativen Biofabrikationsverfahren, mit denen mehrere Sektoren verändert werden könnten, werden vollständig biobasierte Rohmaterialien aus Pilzen gewonnen

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PROMOFER: Turning Agri-food and Lignocellulosic Residues into Bioplastics and Sustainable Polyurethane Materials

Coordinated by AIMPLAS, the project aims to unlock the potential of agri-food and lignocellulosic residues by converting them into two high-value bio-based compounds

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Nachhaltige Verpackungen im Fokus

FNR präsentiert biobasierte Innovationen auf der FACHPACK 2025

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DMC Debuts Industry-First Fermented D-Chiro-Inositol

A next-generation nutraceutical ingredient - cleaner, more sustainable, and ready for modern formulation needs

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Biomaterials enter the space age

Biomaterials could support safer and more sustainable space travel

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20 August 202514 August 2025

BioReCer Final Event: Trust, Traceability, and Certification – Valorising Biobased Feedstocks

Ciudad de la Cultura in Santiago de Compostela, Spain – scheduled from 9:00 to 14:45 CET

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Pioneering the Power-to-X Future: Launch of the World’s First Commercial e-Methanol Plant

In this article, we speak with the project team to learn about the basics of e-methanol, the unique features of the plant, and the outlook for the future

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Recycling trifft High-Tech: Millionenförderung der EU für grüne Chemie im Rheinischen Revier und Ruhrgebiet 

Ministerin Neubaur: Investitionen in Schlüsseltechnologien sind dreifacher Gewinn für Klima, Jobs und unsere Innovationskraft

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Lunchskins Launches Revolutionary Home Compostable Freezer-Safe Storage Bags

Crafted from certified compostable materials like PLA and cornstarch, these innovative bags naturally break down under home or industrial composting conditions

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Die Entwicklung bei KI wird sich noch beschleunigen

Felix Georg Müller, CEO von plus10, erklärt, was KI heute leisten kann, wo Deutschland Erfolgschancen hat und warum es für einen Einstieg höchste Zeit ist

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NantBioRenewables Named Finalist for Product Innovation at 2025 Reuters Global Sustainability Awards

New, innovative sustainable straws are made with Ocean Calcium Sand

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Biofibre: Biobasierter Compound mit höherer Wärmebeständigkeit und verzögerter Entflammbarkeit

Die Nachfrage nach recycelbaren, biobasierten und bioabbaubaren Kunststoffen als Ersatz für herkömmliche thermoplastische Materialien wächst, auch für viele technisch anspruchsvolle Anwendungen