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10 July 202511 September 2025

The new series of EREMA machines that produce agglomerates

New AGGLOREMA recycling machines system were specially developed for processing heavily contaminated post-consumer waste

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Neue EREMA Maschinenserie produziert Agglomerate

Speziell für die Verarbeitung von stark kontaminierten Post-Consumer-Abfällen wurde die Maschinenserie AGGLOREMA für das chemische Recycling entwickelt

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Monroe Sequestration Partners (MSP) Signs Agreement with Southern Energy to create path for Permanent CO₂ Sequestration

Partnership Signals Breakthrough Collaboration in Carbon Removal and Sustainable Fuel Development for $1 Billion Clean Fuels Facility

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9 July 20253 July 2025

Bond, debond, recycle – tesa opens new Debonding on Demand laboratory in Singapore

Singapore was chosen for this strategic investment due to tesa's regional headquarters presence and the country's innovation leadership

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Kleben, entkleben, recyceln – tesa eröffnet neues Debonding on Demand Labor in Singapur

Singapur wurde aufgrund des regionalen Hauptsitzes von tesa und der Innovationsführerschaft des Landes für diese strategische Investition ausgewählt

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Solvay and Enagás join forces to develop strategic hydrogen storage hub in Spain

Partnering to enable safe hydrogen storage in salt caverns in Cantabria

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Performa Nova: Helping brands navigate plastic reduction, cold chain resilience, and sustainability compliance

Fresh fiber-based packaging board like Performa NovaTM by Stora Enso delivers value because it offers an alternative based on renewable materials that is fit for recycling

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INEOS Olefins & Polymers Europe startet neue Produktion von chemisch-recyceltem Kunststoff am Standort Lavéra in Südfrankreich

Der Konzern hat die ersten Lieferungen eines innovativen Rohstoffs aus recycelten Kunststoffabfällen erhalten

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Beckers Group announces collaboration with Anodyne Chemistries to develop world-first renewable chemicals

By working to develop renewable Hexahydrophthalic Anhydride (HHPA), Beckers and Anodyne Chemistries aim to lay the foundation for advanced coating solutions with an essential low-carbon feedstock

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Will continue to contribute, innovate and co-create a green and sustainable ecosystem: Samir Somaiya, Chairman and Managing Director, Godavari Biorefineries

We are in the bio-based specialty chemicals and continuously co-creating with customers and de-bottlenecking plants to meet the needs of customers

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UPM receives triple sustainability certification for the Leuna biorefinery

The certifications confirm that all wood-based feedstocks used in the biorefinery are sourced from sustainably managed forests and are fully traceable through credible third-party auditing schemes

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8 July 202529 July 2025

Last Chance to Submit: Advanced Recycling Conference 2025 – Call for Abstracts and 20% Early Bird Discount

Closing the loop by setting the stage for recycling innovation at Europe’s largest event on advanced recycling technologies

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SK chemicals Signs Exclusive Partnership Agreement with Austria’s Durmont to Supply Sustainable Materials to Global Automotive Brands

The three companies have already successfully developed yarns and finished products such as carpets and mats using SK chemicals' differentiated CR (Chemical Recycled) PET material solution

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SK chemicals unterzeichnet exklusive Partnerschaft mit dem österreichischen Unternehmen Durmont zur Belieferung globaler Automobilmarken mit nachhaltigen Materialien

Die drei Partner haben bereits Garne sowie fertige Teppiche und Matten entwickelt, die auf SK chemicals' einzigartiger CR (chemisch recyceltem) PET‑Lösung basieren und die Anforderungen automobiler Prüfungen und Qualitätsstandards erfüllen

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Axens, IFPEN, and SMS group Launch Carboverseo™: Essential Technology for e-fuels deployment

Carboverseo™ is a critical component of Axens' comprehensive e-fuel scheme, which includes carbon capture (DMX™), an amine technology that efficiently captures CO2 from flue gases

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Syensqo launches Miracare® Biopacify, a biodegradable natural opacifier for liquid laundry detergents

New Miracare® Biopacify complies with upcoming European microplastics regulations while maintaining premium performance levels

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Kreislaufwirtschaft: Rat legt Standpunkt zum Altfahrzeug-Recycling fest

Mit dem Standpunkt des Rates wird die Verordnung ehrgeiziger, indem auch schwere Nutzfahrzeuge sowie zwei- oder dreirädrige Motorräder und vierrädrige Fahrzeuge in ihren Geltungsbereich fallen

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Inside Braskem’s push to scale biopolymer production for packaging and more

The Brazilian chemical company’s recently opened $20 million research facility in Massachusetts is part of the company’s network of R&D sites and interest in alternatives to fossil-based plastics

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GCMD successfully demonstrates world’s first end-to-end value chain for onboard captured CO2

This cross-sectoral demonstration highlights how captured CO2 from ships can be repurposed for industrial applications, linking maritime decarbonisation efforts with broader land-based carbon ecosystem

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7 July 20251 July 2025

Emirates Biotech partners with United Arab Emirates University to Advance PLA Technology

Together, the partners plan a collaborative research on novel Polylactic Acid (PLA) applications and end-of-life solutions

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Emirates Biotech: Partnerschaft mit der Universität der Vereinigten Arabischen Emirate – PLA-Technologie vorantreiben

Gemeinsam will man neue Anwendungen für Polymilchsäure (PLA) und Lösungen für das Ende des Produktlebenszyklus erforschen

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Avantium and Hordijk Sign Capacity Reservation Agreement for PEF in Packaging Applications

Hordijk has secured volumes of Avantium’s 100% plant-based and recyclable polymer PEF for use in trays and injection-molded packaging

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PureFive™ Resin Advances Toward Qualification with Procter & Gamble Brands

Initial applications include dose caps and spouts for select products

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IMCD: Kokos statt Kohle – Nachhaltigkeit in der Industrie

Kokos-Aktivkohle als Treiber nachhaltiger Luft- und Wasserfiltration

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Renewable alternatives: Coconuts enabling more sustainable manufacturing processes

Hear from our experts on why activated carbon is a more sustainable alternative to coal, how it qualifies as a premium alternative, and how it can be (easily) integrated into any process-driven market

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Taking carbon capture to new heights

$5 million from the TIER fund is being invested to help launch the world’s first direct air capture centre

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4 July 20253 July 2025

Award for Pioneer of Defossilisation: Michael Carus Receives Business Award

This accolade recognises his pioneering work in defossilising the chemical and materials industry, as well as promoting of the sustainable use of renewable carbon

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Ehrung für Pionier der Defossilisierung: Michael Carus erhält Wirtschaftspreis

Die Auszeichnung würdigt seine über Jahrzehnte gewachsene Pionierarbeit für eine Defossilisierung der Chemie- und Kunststoffindustrie und den nachhaltigen Einsatz erneuerbaren Kohlenstoffs

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Improving Glue: Ceresana Expects Growing Global Market for Bio-Based Adhesives

The sales of “green” glues will increase to around USD 4.5 billion by 2034 - growing demand is occuring in the high-performance and eco-friendly adhesives is particularly occurring in the construction sector, the field of paper and packaging, and the woodworking industry

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Besser kleben: Ceresana erwartet wachsenden Weltmarkt für bio-basierte Klebstoffe

Der Umsatz von „grünen“ Klebern soll bis zum Jahr 2034 auf rund 4,5 Mrd. US$ ansteigen - vor allem im Bausektor, der Papier- und Verpackungsbranche sowie der Holzverarbeitungsindustrie wächst die Nachfrage nach umweltfreundlichen und leistungsfähigen Klebstoffen

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Syensqo and Microsoft sign Memorandum of Understanding

Partnership to accelerate innovation through AI and sustainable materials collaboration

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Making Plastic from Carbon Dioxide, Water, and Electricity

Caltech chemists have developed a system that uses electricity from sustainable sources for the chemical conversion of carbon dioxide into ethylene and carbon monoxide for making more complex compounds

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LyondellBasell erhält NRW.Global Business Award für innovative chemische Recyclinganlage

Die innovative katalytische, chemische Recyclinganlage soll ab 2026 schwer zu recycelnde, aufbereitete Mischkunststoffe in wertvolle Rohstoffe für die Produktion in neue Kunststoffe umwandeln

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Unlocking the Hidden Value in Waste

How Biotechnology is Transforming Side Streams into Sustainable Resources

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Saipem awarded contract from Enilive for the expansion of the Venice Biorefinery

The two companies will increase the plant's capacity from the current 400,000 to 600,000 tons per year and start the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) starting from 2027

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3 July 202527 June 2025

Circular biobased innovation transforms side-streams into valuable products

At Chalmers, Amparo Jiménez Quero has the vision to develop real-world solutions, bridging the gap between research and innovation

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Cellugy secures €8,1M to eradicate microplastics in personal care products with biobased alternative

Danish industrial biotechnology start-up has secured €8,1M to support scaling up the production of its biofabricated cellulose-based rheology modifier material, EcoFLEXY

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Cellugy sichert sich 8,1 Mio.€ zur Eliminierung von Mikroplastik in Körperpflegeprodukten durch biobasierte Alternative

Das dänische Biotechnologie-Startup Cellugy hat 8,1 Mio.€ an Fördermitteln erhalten, um die Produktion seines biobasierten Rheologie-Modifikators EcoFLEXY zu skalieren

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Avantium announces €10 million financing to secure its short-term financial position

Aligned with the strategic prioritization of its FDCA and PEF technology, the Company has initiated a comprehensive review of all other business units

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Neuer Schlag gegen den Green Deal: EU-Kommission zieht Gesetz gegen Greenwashing zurück

Eigentlich wollte die EU Verbraucher vor Greenwashing schützen. Doch die Kommission zieht ihren Vorschlag nun zurück – auf Druck der Konservativen

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Versalis: Hoop® demo plant for chemical recycling of plastics to start at Mantua

The company’s new proprietary technology can be used to produce new plastic materials suitable for all applications, including food contact packaging and pharmaceutical packaging

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Slovenian company Evegreen unveils innovative biobased cosmetic packaging

The product meets strict safety and quality standards for direct contact with cosmetic products

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2 July 20251 July 2025

From Policy and Technologies to Practice: Twelve Interactive Expert Workshops at the Renewable Materials Conference 2025

Alongside the main conference programme this year, the Renewable Materials Conference will feature a wide range of in-depth knowledge exchange workshops. A 10% discount on the conference ticket price is available for registrations before 17 August

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Von Politik und Technologie zur Praxis: Zwölf interaktive Experten-Workshops auf der Renewable Materials Conference 2025

Neben dem Hauptkonferenzprogramm bietet die Renewable Materials Conference in diesem Jahr ein breites Spektrum an Workshops, die einen vertieften Wissensaustausch ermöglichen. Bei einer Anmeldung bis zum 17. August erhalten Sie 10 % Rabatt auf den Preis der Konferenztickets

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UBQ Materials Launches Price-Stable Circular Material, Providing Manufacturers with Sustainable Plastic Alternative

UBQ™ helps reduce sourcing risks for manufacturers while providing solutions to the global waste crisis

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Syzygy Plasmonics Begins Development of the World’s First Electrified Biogas-to-SAF Plant

Syzygy's NovaSAF™ Platform Supercharges Aviation Decarbonization by combining Biogas and Renewable Power to produce SAF at Jet-A Cost Parity

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PureCycle Earns GreenCircle’s Recycled Content Certification

PureCycle achieved GreenCircle Certified’s Recycled Content Certification for multiple grades of PureFive™ polypropylene resin and co-products

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Element Labs Unveils NEOZANT™ Polymer: A Groundbreaking Material Revolutionizing Industry Standards

Exothermic and JBT Showcase NEOZANT™’s Real-World Impact

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Parali Design mit Reisstroh

Textilien und Heim Decor aus Ernterückständen

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VTT has developed a degradable solar cell module to be attached to a plant leaf – agriculture needs green electronics

The cell developed by VTT is made of a bio-based thin film substrate and has a partly inorganic structure