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23 July 202521 July 2025

Alder Bioinsights News Review: Feedstocks Issue 160, July 2025

European efforts to achieve net-zero targets heavily rely on biomass, but consistent and robust policy support is crucial, with organizations like the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI) advocating for fair regulations that treat biomass for materials equally with bioenergy, particularly by adapting forest biomass rules and avoiding caps on primary agricultural biomass

Startups take on Europe’s untapped feedstocks

Opportunities for Innovation in the Bioeconomy by the European Environment Agency, released July 2025, states the EU economy needs to increase its flow of biological raw materials to support a domestic renewable materials industry

Bioplastics with Fibenol: Wood4plastic project

The company is partnering with the European LIFE-funded Wood4Plastic project, which aims to scale up industrially compostable, biobased plastics for everyday applications

Stella McCartney bringt in Zusammenarbeit mit Balena nachhaltige Sneaker mit kompostierbaren Sohlen auf den Markt

Das Modehaus Stella McCartney hat sich mit dem Materialwissenschaftsunternehmen Balena zusammengetan, um eine neue Version seiner nachhaltigen S-Wave Sport Sneaker auf den Markt zu bringen

22 July 202521 July 2025

Producing Desired Epoxides from Pollutants

Doctoral students at Ruhr University Bochum have described a new selective biocatalyst in an interdisciplinary and inter-university collaboration with Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf

Gewünschte Epoxide aus Schadstoffen gewinnen

Promovierende der Ruhr-Universität Bochum haben in einer fächer- und universitätsübergreifenden Kooperation mit der Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf einen neuen selektiven Biokatalysator beschrieben

University of Houston Engineer Creates a Possible Replacement for Plastic

Improved Bacterial Cellulose Could Lead to Stronger, Eco-Friendly Materials for Everyday Use

Rezyklate – werden sie wirklich verwendet?

Für Nachhaltigkeit sind Rezyklate ein wichtiges Thema. Aber können sie wirklich das Original-Material ersetzen? Wir haben Kunststoffverarbeiter nach ihren Erfahrungen mit recycelten Kunststoffen gefragt

Avantium Announces Offtake Agreement with PLIXXENT for FDCA in Insulation Foams

As a 100% plant-based and high-performance monomer, FDCA is emerging as a promising building block for sustainable materials

COM4PHA: new biodegradable bioplastics for cosmetics, food and agricultural packaging

This research project is working on formulations based on the PHBV copolymer, for use in the packaging and agricultural sectors

COM4PHA: biologisch abbaubare Kunststoffe für Verpackungen

Neuen PHA-Formulierungen sollen für Verpackungen und Beschichtungen die Umweltbelastung verringern und die Produktqualität verbessern

21 July 202516 July 2025

ENEOS and Mitsubishi Chemical Complete Construction of Chemical Recycling Facility toward Launch of the Plastic-to-Oil Conversion Business

ISCC PLUS certification will be acquired for the facility to promote a circular economy

Mitsubishi Chemical + Eneos: Neue Kunststoffrecyclinganlage fertiggestellt

Der japanische Chemiekonzern Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (MCC) hat zusammen mit dem Ölkonzern Eneos (ehemals Nippon Oil) eine neue Kunststoffrecyclinganlage fertiggestellt

Mit ChemSelect die Nachhaltigkeit von Chemikalien einfach online bewerten

Die Nutzer*innen können durch die Auswahl weniger belastender Stoffe ihren ökologischen Fußabdruck deutlich verringern

Implementation of Japan’s “Positive List” Confirms FDCA Approval for Food-Contact Use

Japan introduced its Positive List (PL) system for synthetic resins in 2020 to ensure that only safe, approved substances are used in food-contact materials

D-PAK™ cartons have smaller carbon footprint than plastic pouches for laundry detergent

Landmark Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) shows cartons have significantly smaller carbon footprint than plastic pouches for laundry detergent

Circular economy: new EU rules to make the automotive sector more sustainable

On Monday, the Environment and Internal Market Committees adopted their proposals on new EU rules to cover the entire vehicle lifecycle, from design to final end-of-life treatment

18 July 202515 July 2025

Climeworks raises USD 162M to scale up technology

Climeworks, the global pioneer in Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology and leading provider of holistic carbon removal portfolios, has achieved a significant milestone by securing USD 162 million in additional equity funding — marking the largest carbon removal investment of 2025 to date globally

Climeworks sammelt 162 Mio. US-Dollar für den Ausbau der Technologie ein

Climeworks, weltweiter Pionier im Bereich der Direct Air Capture (DAC)-Technologie und Anbieter von ganzheitlichen Portfolios zur Kohlenstoffabscheidung, hat einen bedeutenden Meilenstein erreicht, indem es zusätzliche Eigenkapitalmittel in Höhe von 162 Mio. USD erhalten hat – die bisher grösste Investition in Kohlenstoffabscheidung im Jahr 2025 weltweit

$9.8 Million Secured to Develop California Bioeconomy Innovation Campus in North San Joaquin Valley

State and regional funding propels development of key project to secure California leadership in growing bioeconomy sector

Kiilto pioneers the use of bio-based and recycled-carbon raw material, significantly reducing emissions from wood adhesives production

Changing to a new raw material is not an easy task, especially when one has ambitious targets to significantly reduce impact while not compromising on quality performance

Rethinking waste by biocementation

This is a radical approach, that transforms construction waste into architectural materials

Alder BioInsights News Review, Biobased Products 160, July 2025

The European Commission’s recent decision to withdraw the EU Green Claims Directive, citing concerns over complexity and administrative burdens, has created a degree of uncertainty regarding future environmental marketing standards

Recyclingstudie zu Weich-PVC

Das PVC Loop-Projekt von AIMPLAS untersuchte die mechanische Recyclingfähigkeit von Weich-PVC (PVC-P) aus medizinischen Anwendungen.

17 July 202515 July 2025

Approval in Principle (AiP) for World’s First LCO₂ / Methanol Carrier

Technologies for converting CO2 into fuel or chemical products are attracting attention as a means of utilizing CO2 in CCUS

DNV advances Skylark to enable safe scaling of CO2 pipelines for carbon capture and storage

DNV is advancing Skylark, a joint industry project to enhance our understanding of carbon dioxide (CO₂) pipeline operations ensuring regulators and operators globally have access to the highest quality of information to make their decisions

Balena’s BioCir® Flex debuts in Stella McCartney’s S-Wave

BioCir® Flex is a next-generation material that combines high-performance qualities with environmental responsibility

Doubling down on double capacity: our second advanced recycling unit is up and running in Baytown!

Because it’s a good investment for our customers, our shareholders, and the communities where we operate

EU Support for Bio-based Pest Control in Food Production

Approximately 40% of the world’s food crops are lost each year due to pests and diseases. The Borregaard-initiated project CROPSAFE has received €4.9 million in funding from the EU’s Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) to develop bio-based solutions for pest control in potatoes, tomatoes and bananas

AFYREN begins new phase of industrial strategy as first plant AFYREN NEOXY achieves continuous production

AFYREN has successfully manufactured hundreds of tons of products in recent weeks, resulting from continuous production at the plant

AFYREN leitet mit der kontinuierlichen Produktion in seinem ersten Werk AFYREN NEOXY eine neue Phase seiner Produktionsstrategie ein

AFYREN NEOXY: Kontinuierliche Produktion erreicht und Beschleunigung der Kommerzialisierung

16 July 202516 July 2025

Call for Abstracts: AI Circular Economy Conference 2026

Unlocking the Potential of Renewable Carbon from Biomass, CCU, and Recycling

Call for Abstracts: AI Circular Economy Conference 2026

Mit KI das volle Potenzial erneuerbaren Kohlenstoffs aus Biomasse, CCU und Recycling erschließen

Toyobo signs joint development agreement with DMC Biotechnologies Inc. to develop and commercialize sustainable, key compounds for plastic raw materials

Sustainable key chemical compounds to be used as raw materials for general-purpose plastics by applying synthetic biology technologies to microorganisms

Abstimmung zur EU-Altfahrzeugverordnung: Plastics Europe drängt auf höhere Recyclingziele

Aus Sicht von Plastics Europe ist die 25%-Quote der Kommission nicht nur machbar, sondern auch unverzichtbar - darum werden gezielte Anreize gebraucht, um nachhaltige, kreislauffähige Kunststoffe und biobasierte in der Breite nutzbar zu machen

Elopak introduces first-ever cartons incorporating recycled and renewable polymers

New line of D-PAK™ cartons contains for the first time a unique mix of circular (recycled) polyethylene and bio-circular (renewable) polymers

Cellulose instead of Crude Oil: Team with Participation of TU Graz Develops Sustainable Foams

An international research team has developed certified biodegradable and recyclable multi-purpose foams

Cellulose statt Erdöl: Team mit Beteiligung der TU Graz entwickelt nachhaltigen Schaumstoff

Ein internationales Forschungsteam hat einen vielseitig anwendbaren Schaumstoff entwickelt, der zertifiziert biologisch abbaubar und rezyklierbar ist

New Luminy® PLA LCA Results Released

From vision to reality – Luminy® PLA enables low-carbon solutions with pathways to carbon neutrality and beyond

Nufarm finalises the purchase of substantially all assets of Yield10 Bioscience Inc.

With this acquisition, the company have additional access to technology, rights, and proprietary seeds and germplasm that have been developed over the last decade

15 July 202514 July 2025

European Bioplastics Relocates to Brussels and Welcomes New Secretary General

Lorenza Romanese will lead the organisation in its next phase of strategic development and further integration within the EU policy landscape

European Bioplastics: Umzug nach Brüssel – Lorenza Romanese ist neue Generalsekretärin

Lorenza Romanese soll die Organisation in der nächsten Phase ihrer strategischen Entwicklung sowie ihrer weiteren Integration in die politische Landschaft der EU leiten

Sulzer to provide BioFlux™ technology for SEDC Energy sustainable aviation fuel plant in Malaysia

The facility will convert locally sourced HEFA (Hydroprocessed Esters and Fatty Acids) feedstocks – including algae oil, palm oil mill effluent (POME), animal fats and used cooking oil (UCO) – into SAF

£15 million investment announcement at Futamura

This project will be the largest investment the Wigton site has undertaken since their Japanese owners purchased the cellulose plant in 2016

ALTANA Special Prize in Chemistry Awarded to Student Duo from Heilbronn – Honored at the JUGEND GRÜNDET National Finals 2025

The two young innovators succeeded in the nationwide student competition JUGEND GRÜNDET with their business idea “AlgaSprint" - edible algae-based cups

ALTANA Sonderpreis Chemie für Schüler-Duo aus Heilbronn – Ehrung bei JUGEND GRÜNDET Bundesfinale 2025

Das innovative Duo im bundesweiten Schülerwettbewerb hat erfolgreich die Geschäftsidee „AlgaSprint“, essbare Becher aus Algen, entwickelt

PPWR umsetzen: Verbände fordern Pflicht für kompostierbare Obst- und Gemüsebeutel

Für weniger Plastik im Bioabfall und mehr Kreislaufwirtschaft

Corn Next advances sustainable packaging with biodegradable Corn-17 and new U.S. facility

This funding marks a key step toward replacing harmful single-use plastics with Corn Next-17, its proprietary biodegradable material

14 July 20258 July 2025

Paris Air Show: TotalEnergies Signs a Deal with Quatra to Secure Feedstock for its Biorefineries

This deal contributes to secure the feedstock to produce biodiesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)

Pegasus Capital Advisors and Partanna Collaborate to Scale Carbon-Negative Cement for Coastal Resilience

This collaboration reflects a shared ambition to deliver nature-positive infrastructure at scale, and to unlock blended finance solutions to accelerate deployment in emerging markets

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