Emerging and promising applications which lead to reducing CO₂ emissions – driven in part by the locations of production plants
Many efforts are underway to help reduce carbon emissions - some of the technologies outlined in this article will have to rely on subsidies in order to make them economically viable
Naturally sustainable – bio-based compounds and films for demanding applications
The market for bio-based plastics is set to nearly double over the next five years. While total production volume stood at 4.5 million metric tons in 2025, projections indicate that it will rise to more than 8.5 million metric tons by 2030
Natürlich gut – Biobasierte Compounds und Folien für anspruchsvolle Anwendungen
Der Markt für biobasierte Kunststoffe wird sich in den kommenden fünf Jahren nahezu verdoppeln. Lag die Produktionsmenge im Jahr 2025 noch bei 4,5 Millionen Tonnen, soll sie sich Hochrechnungen zufolge bis 2030 auf mehr als 8,5 Millionen Tonnen steigern
traceless® opens first industrial production facility for nature-based material innovation
Hamburg-based materials pioneer traceless® has created the world’s first industrial production facilities for a next-generation natural polymer technology. The goal is to combat global plastic pollution, end dependence on fossil raw materials, and build a circular bioeconomy in Europe
traceless® eröffnet erste industrielle Produktionsanlage für naturbasierte Materialinnovation
Der Hamburger Materialpionier traceless® schafft die weltweit ersten industriellen Produktionskapazitäten für eine Naturpolymer-Technologie der neuen Generation. Ziel ist es, die weltweite Plastikverschmutzung zu bekämpfen, die Abhängigkeit von fossilen Rohstoffen zu beenden und eine zirkuläre Bioökonomie in Europa aufzubauen
BitByBit: PHA cutting boards bring circular materials into the kitchen
Founded by Wessel Schönekerl, the company combines material innovation with local production in the Netherlands, aiming to demonstrate that sustainable consumer products can be manufactured closer to the end market while maintaining design quality and functionality
Monthly News from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), May 2026
May Highlights: Three New RCI Projects Kicked Off, Participation in Survey, New Roundtable in June, Involvement in core groups of CCA WGs, WG Policy Work, Call to Action: Sign Braskem and Carbon Trust’s Initiative, Ambassador Activities in Brussels and Beyond
Zurückgewinnung kritischer Materialien aus Batterien: Chinesische Erfinder als Finalisten für den Europäischen Erfinderpreis 2026 benannt
Vor dem Hintergrund einer rasch steigenden globalen Nachfrage nach Elektrofahrzeugen und Energiespeichern ist die Suche nach nachhaltigen Quellen für kritische Batteriematerialien weltweit zu einer Priorität geworden
Hyosung TNC Marks a Major Step in its Integrated Bio-Spandex Platform at Global Fashion Summit 2026
Hyosung TNC’s participation at this year’s Summit included an on-stage panel session at the DR Concert Hall, a private leadership roundtable hosted in collaboration with Global Fashion Agenda, and an Innovation Forum presence designed to bring the bio-based material journey to life for attendees
Essentra surpasses 2030 emissions target five years early
Essentra Components, the global manufacturer and distributor of essential industrial components, today announced that it has surpassed its 2030 Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitment five years ahead of schedule, by achieving a 62% reduction in scope one and two emissions against its 2019 baseline
ZOOM-Interview with Alex Hogan (CEO of Vioneo) by Michael Carus (nova-Institut/RCI), 11 May 2026
The vision of Vioneo as 'fossil-free pioneers for the plastics industry, using green methanol to produce fossil-free polypropylene and polyethylene on a commercial scale' will be realised in China, not in Europe. Michael asks Alex why this is the case.
UPM acquires Ray Technology®intellectual property from Avantium, broadening its bio-based glycols IP portfolio
The acquisition strategically broadens the scope of UPM's IP portfolio safeguarding biomass-to-glycols conversion pathways and adds optionality for future process configurations as UPM continues to scale its bio-based chemicals business
UPM erwirbt die geistigen Eigentumsrechte an Ray Technology® von Avantium und erweitert damit sein IP-Portfolio im Bereich biobasierter Glykole
Die Übernahme erweitert strategisch den Umfang des IP-Portfolios von UPM, das die Umwandlungswege von Biomasse zu Glykolen absichert, und bietet zusätzliche Optionen für künftige Prozesskonfigurationen, während UPM sein Geschäft mit biobasierten Chemikalien weiter ausbaut
Trillium Raises $13M to Launch World’s First Demonstration Plant for Bio-based Acrylonitrile
Following a successful multi-year pilot program validating its glycerol-to-acrylonitrile technology, Trillium selected INEOS Nitriles’ Green Lake facility to host the world’s first demonstration plant (deemed “Project Falcon”) for the manufacture of 100% bio-based acrylonitrile
Einladung zum PerPlacsBio Workshop am 18. Juni 2026 in Bad Sassendorf
Expert:innen der Universität Münster, der Hochschule Rottenburg und des nova-Instituts laden Sie herzlich zum Workshop „Perspektiven für biologisch abbaubare Kunststoffe in Land- und Forstwirtschaft“ am 18. Juni im Haus Düsse in Bad Sassendorf ein
UPM, Michelman and BOBST introduce bio-based paper packaging concept aligned with EU packaging rules
By combining fiber-based materials, bio-based coatings, and coating line expertise, the three companies have built ready-to-implement structures that deliver strong barrier performance and heat sealability
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