11 March 20266 March 2026 Lego legt nach beim Carbon Dioxide Removal Spielzeughersteller Lego investiert weitere 18 Mio. DKK in vier Projekte für das Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR)
PureCycle and TOPPAN Establish Partnership to Deliver Sustainable Packaging Solutions with Recycled Content PureCycle and TOPPAN are partnering to address growing brand owner demand for sustainable packaging that includes recycled content
EU sets world’s first voluntary standard for permanent carbon removals The EU is setting clear rules and creating new opportunities for climate innovation, investments in carbon removal technologies and addressing greenwashing
10 March 20269 March 2026 Defossilisation through Innovation: One Week left to Submit Abstracts for the Renewable Materials Conference Renewable Materials Conference from 22–24 September 2026 in Siegburg/Cologne (Germany): 80 presentations, 20 panel discussions, 16 workshops and an exhibition offer comprehensive networking with 400– 500 participants
Defossilisierung durch Innovation: Nur noch eine Woche bis zum Ende der Einreichungsfrist für die Renewable Materials Conference Renewable Materials Conference vom 22.–24. September 2026 in Siegburg/Köln (Deutschland): 80 Vorträge, 20 Podiumsdiskussionen, 16 Workshops und eine Ausstellung bieten umfassende Networking- Möglichkeiten für 400–500 Teilnehmende
“Solar battery” supplies hydrogen from solar energy at the touch of a button – Copolymer enables flexible use of energy over time For the first time, a German researchers team succeded in developin a new material that can store the energy from sunlight for several days and then release it in the form of hydrogen "at the push of a button"
„Solarbatterie“ liefert auf Knopfdruck Wasserstoff aus Sonnenenergie – Copolymer ermöglicht zeitlich flexible Energienutzung Einem deutschen Forscherteam ist es erstmals gelungen, ein Material zu entwickeln, das die Energie des Sonnenlichts über mehrere Tage speichern und schließlich „auf Knopfdruck“ in Form von Wasserstoff abgeben kann
Establishment of the World’s First Global Supply Chain to Introduce the Use of Renewable Plastics in Sony’s High-Performance Products The various plastic materials from renewables manufactured through this supply chain are slated for use in Sony’s products that will be launched worldwide
Breadcrumbs lead to fossil free production of everyday goods The humble breadcrumb could hold the key to cutting out fossil fuels from one of the chemical industry’s most widely used reactions, according to a new study
Orientierung für den nachhaltigen Einkauf: FNR aktualisiert Datenbank „Umweltzeichen Kompakt“ Über 200 Gütezeichen für biobasierte Produkte und Dienstleistungen – mit 12 Warengruppen und zahlreichen Filtern
MULTIPLY: 10 algae-based products for 5 key sectors AIMPLAS is developing in a consortium sustainable solutions and materials from compounds and polymers extracted from microalgae for different packaging applications
REALITY CHECK – Commission takes stock of ETS implementation with stationary installations Interaction between different ETS components, such as monitoring, reporting, verification of emissions or of activity levels
9 March 20264 March 2026 Samsung C&T and Axens Join Forces to Accelerate Global Deployment of CCUs Projects with advanced DMX Technology This partnership marks a significant step forward in their shared commitment to support industry decarbonization efforts
Samsung C&T und Axens: CCUS-Technologien schneller umsetzen Samsung C&T und Axens haben eine Vereinbarung zur Zusammenarbeit bei Projekten zur CO2-Abscheidung und -Nutzung geschlossen. Die Partner wollen Lösungen für industrielle Anwendungen voranbringen
Siemens and CAPHENIA accelerate scale-up of Sustainable Aviation Fuel The goal is to develop a standardized automation and digitalization template for CAPHENIA's Plasma Boudouard Reactor (PBR) that is modularly scalable and can be adapted to different locations
Siemens und CAPHENIA beschleunigen Scale-up von nachhaltigem Flugkraftstoff Ziel ist die Entwicklung eines standardisierten Automatisierungs- und Digitalisierungs-Templates für CAPHENIAs Plasma-Boudouard-Reaktor, das modular skalierbar ist und an unterschiedliche Standorte angepasst werden kann
Isabel Kaphahn von der RWTH Aachen, TEER, gewinnt ITAD-Sonderpreis auf dem 15. DGAW-Wissenschaftskongress in Pforzheim Beitrag zum Thema Oxyfuel-Verfahren zur CO2-Abscheidung unter 67 Einreichungen ausgezeichnet
France Commits $2B To Industrial Decarbonization & CCUS The selected projects span cement, aluminum and chemical production – sectors where emissions are often process-related and difficult to eliminate through electrification alone
6 March 20262 March 2026 Smart containers for Europe’s discarded clothes TexMat is developing a deposit return system to boost collection, reuse and recycling of garments consumers no longer want
Intelligente Container für Europas Altkleider Das Team von TexMat entwickelt ein Pfand- und Rücknahmesystem, um Sammlung, Wiederverwendung und Recycling von Kleidungsstücken zu fördern, die von den Verbraucherinnen und Verbrauchern nicht mehr benötigt werden
DNFI at ICC Bremen 2026 Several international experts are being invited to provide updates on developments from around the globe
Rise of the rice robots – creating active smart materials Rice exhibits rare behaviour - allowing scientists to create new materials designed to behave in ways impossible for natural materials
Beton aus der Asche Ein Forscherteam von der Technischen Hochschule Köln und der RWTH Aachen Universität vergleicht verschiedene Karbonatisierungsverfahren, um herauszufinden, welches das meiste CO2 speichert
German scientists turn trash ash into CO2-binding concrete for sustainable construction The researchers team from TH Cologne and RWTH Aachen University are comparing wet and moist carbonation to see which stores the most CO2
Evolved microbe thrives in methanol to produce key industrial chemicals A UNIST research team secured a highly methanol-tolerant strain through adaptive laboratory evolution, as for biorefinery technology to be economically viable, the microbial strain must proliferate rapidly even in high-concentration methanol environments
5 March 20262 March 2026 Researchers use fungus to create plastic-free food packaging New, water- and oil-proof food packaging material made of mycelium from mushrooms and cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs) from wood that easily decomposes
Forscher nutzen Pilze zur Herstellung plastikfreier Lebensmittelverpackungen Mycelium macht Verpackungen wasser- und ölbeständig wie Plastik
BioTreasure Secures €2.5M from SPRIND to Scale Integrated Bio-Chemical Manufacturing Platform BioTreasure, backed by SPRIND and leveraging Insempra's industrial biotechnology platform, has advanced to Stage III of SPRIND's Circular Biomanufacturing Challenge
Winners of Emirates Biotech HQ design competition announced The winning team, from the United Arab Emirates University had a well-developed architectural concept for natural light and flow with minimal structural refinements, which match with Emirates Biotech’s vision for a sustainable headquarters
Ticker Textilrecycling: Neue Technologien und Marktdaten Der Ticker der K-ZEITUNG liefert aktuelle Updates zum Textilrecycling: Von chemischen und mechanischen Verfahren bis zu Anlagenbau und Markttrends im Überblick
Blue Circle Olefins signs an option & service agreement with Chane Circular Methanol to Olefins (MTO) production facility in Rotterdam benefitting from Chane’s professional logistic services and storage facilities for renewable methanol feedstocks
4 March 202627 February 2026 Avantium and Will & Co Launch Collaboration to Advance FDCA in Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants, and Elastomers This partnership leverages Will & Co’s strong position and expertise in the CASE industry and Avantium’s patented YXY® Technology
Printable Enzyme Ink Powers Next-Generation Wearable Biosensors Researchers overcome key challenges in the mass production of enzymatic biofuel cells, paving the way for self-powered wearable sensors
EU mass balance accounting rules under SUPD revealed Under a fuel-use excluded approach, material that is processed into fuel or process losses cannot contribute to recycled content targets
INEOS awarded €300 million grant by French Government to rejuvenate and decarbonise Lavera site and cut CO2 emissions by 331,000 tonnes per annum The programme will also improve the long-term competitiveness of one of France’s most important industrial assets, securing thousands of skilled jobs
Frankreich fördert Dekarbonisierung des Ineos-Standorts Lavéra Ineos erhält vom französischen Staat eine Förderung in Höhe von 300 Mio. EUR für die Modernisierung und Dekarbonisierung des Standorts Lavéra und die Reduzierung der CO2-Emissionen um 331.000 t/a
Mark Your Calendar: National Biobased Products Day is March 8, 2026 Get Ready — The Fourth Annual National Biobased Products Day is Almost Here! Mark your calendars for March 8, 2026, because this year’s celebration is going to be bigger and better than ever!
ETH-Zürich-Studie mit BASF: Autoschredder-Abfall wird zum Chemie-Rohstoff Forschende der ETH Zürich haben gemeinsam mit BASF eine alternative Verwertung gemischter Kunststoffabfälle untersucht: das Recycling in Kombination mit Biomasse
3 March 20262 March 2026 The nova-Institute Establishes new Renewable Feedstock Department to Lay the Groundwork for Industrial Defossilisation This strategic expansion is designed to address the critical challenges and opportunities involved in sustainably sourcing renewable carbon for the chemical and materials industries
Neue Abteilung „Renewable Feedstock“ am nova-Institut schafft Grundlagen für die industrielle Defossilisierung Diese strategische Erweiterung zielt darauf ab, die entscheidenden Herausforderungen und Chancen im Zusammenhang mit der nachhaltigen Beschaffung erneuerbarer Kohlenstoffquellen für die Chemie- und Materialindustrie anzugehen
nova talk #2: Textile Recycling: quo vadis? Just a hype or the next big thing? Join the discussion: 12 May 2026, 13:00 – 14:30 CEST (online)
Balrampur Chini Mills Signs MoU with Lucknow Cantonment Board; Secures First Institutional Order from Lucknow Cantonment Board As a frontrunner in sustainable governance, the Lucknow Cantonment Board (as a pilot project to provide green and sustainable initiatives) is the first Government institution to place an order with India’s first domestic PLA manufacturer
Sweco untersucht Potenzial von Methoden zur CO₂-Entnahme aus der Atmosphäre: Ergebnisse veröffentlicht Der Bericht präsentiert realistische Szenarien zur CO₂-Entnahme, die Deutschland dabei unterstützen, die prognostizierte Lücke bei den Emissionseinsparungen auf dem Weg zur Klimaneutralität bis 2045 zu schließen
Waterloo researchers turning plastic waste into vinegar Sunlight-powered process converts plastic waste into a valuable chemical without added emissions
REDES4VALUE transforms recycled nylon fishing nets into industrial applications A consortium formed by AIMPLAS, UBE, ZIKNES and the University of Valencia want to close the life cycle of polyamides and reduce marine pollution through innovative, industry-ready solutions
Aus Fischernetzen wird neues Polyamid-Rezyklat Ein Projektteam gewinnt aus alten Polyamid-Fischernetzen wiederverwertbare Monomere und verarbeitet sie zu Materialien für technische Anwendungen
Intrinsic Foundries Raises ₹12 Crore to Develop Carbon-to-Value Biomanufacturing Infrastructure Instead of burying emissions, the company converts captured carbon into high-value biochemicals using nature’s most efficient biological systems
The petrochemicals hidden in your home Petrochemicals dominate the modern home but with sustainable alternatives, we can do without
2 March 20262 March 2026 Pioneer of the First Hour: Michael Carus Steps Down After More Than 30 Years From nova-Institute’s Management After more than three decades at the helm, founder and CEO Michael Carus is set to step down as head of the Renewable Carbon division on 1 March 2026. Lars Börger as the new CEO, will take over this key position of the nova-Institute together with COO Linda Engel, while Carus will remain with the research and consulting company as a senior advisor and shareholder. This change takes place after a one-year transition phase, as planned