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4 June 202528 May 2025

Cemvita Surpasses Key Milestones in FermOil™ and FermNPK™ Development, Accelerating Path to FID for the First Commercial Plant in Brazil

The combined progress not only further derisks the FermWorks™ project but also signals the viability of a new model for industrial-scale, waste-to-value biomanufacturing

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3 June 20252 June 2025

A global first: Michelin announces the construction of an industrial demonstrator in France for the 5-HMF molecule, an essential component of green chemistry

It will allow for the creation of approximately 30 direct jobs and should begin its activities during 2026

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LyondellBasell treibt Kreislaufwirtschaft für Kunststoffe voran: Anlieferung von Großtanks für chemisches Recycling in Wesseling für MoReTec

Künftig sollen sie zur Lagerung von Pyrolyseöl dienen, das dann für die Herstellung neuer, hochwertiger Kunststoffprodukte gebraucht wird

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Do Biodegradable Plastics Encourage Littering?

A Critical Review: Unpacking the Paradox

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Monthly news from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), May 2025

This Month: New Project on Sustainable Feedstock & Biodiversity Protection, RCI Internal Brands Meeting, Working Group Updates, Denmark’s First E-Methanol Plant, and Lively RCI Webinars on Biomass Availability & LCA

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Standard Textile Advances Commitment to Sustainability with Sustainability Impact Report and SBTi Pledge

Over the next 24 months, the company will develop science-based emission reduction goals and submit them for validation, striving to meet global standards for emissions reduction

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Flussufer natürlich stabilisieren, bis die Vegetation den Job übernimmt

Forscher entwickeln durchwurzelbare, biologisch abbaubare Geotextilien aus Hanf, Flachs und PLA-Fasern

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Intec Bioplastics, Inc. Announces the Successful Launch of their Newest Sustainable Packaging

The EarthPlus®Hercules Bioflex™ Stretch Wrap can be used for pallet wrap and food wrap, the most economically, feasible, and sustainable stretch wrap in the Global market

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USDA Certifies First Black Pigment for Cosmetics as 100% Biobased

Nature Coatings’ award-winning, nontoxic, and sustainably sourced BioBlack Beauty pigments for cosmetics are the first to receive the coveted BioPreferred certification from the USDA

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2 June 20252 June 2025

World Bio Markets – Driving the Commercialisation of Industrial Biomanufacturing

Over 400 industry leaders will exchange their knowledge and network in order to accelerate the transition to a fossil-free economy

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Leading Companies Launch American Alliance for Biomanufacturing (AAB) to Bolster U.S. Industrial Leadership

New coalition aims to accelerate U.S. capabilities in scalable, secure biomanufacturing

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Chemisches Recycling: Das sollten Sie wissen

Was ist chemisches Recycling? Wie funktioniert es? Welche Verfahren gibt es? Alle Antworten darauf finden Sie hier

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Huntsman to launch bio-based I-BOND® resins for composite wood products

Two new bio-based products for woodworking and wood processing technology to reduce the carbon footprint of composite wood products

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NNFCC Limited Rebrands to Alder BioInsights, reinforcing its commitment to advancing the bioeconomy

The new brand identity represents an important change that prepares the organisation for continued growth and leadership in the bioeconomy sector

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Neuseeland: ​Neues Bioeconomy Science Institute wird gegründet

Das Institut will Innovationen in Landwirtschaft, Aquakultur, Forstwirtschaft und Biotechnologie sowie die Herstellung neuer biobasierter Technologien und Produkte vorantreiben

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New Zealand: New Bioeconomy Science Institute to be formed

Minister Shane Reti, Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology, today announced that new consolidated Crown Research Institutes (CRIs) will be formed from 1 July 2025

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Global 2025/26 vegetable oil production set to hit record levels

According to research by Agrarmarkt Informations-Gesellschaft (mbH), palm oil is set to remain the world's most important vegetable oil in terms of production and consumption

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30 May 202528 May 2025

Borealis introduces renewables-based polymer grade for footwear midsoles

Borealis has introduced a renewables-based ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) grade, designed for shoewear midsoles

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Borealis stellt eine Polymertype auf Basis erneuerbarer Rohstoffe für Schuhzwischensohlen vor

Borealis hat ein Ethylenvinylacetat (EVA) auf Basis erneuerbarer Rohstoffe auf den Markt gebracht, das für Zwischensohlen von Schuhen entwickelt wurde

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Avantium Signs Capacity Reservation Agreement with BIOVOX for PEF in Pharmaceutical Applications

The multi-year capacity reservation ensures BIOVOX preferred access to PEF volumes produced by Avantium's future licensee network

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Post-Consumer-Rezyklate im Automobil

Techno Compound und RE Plano intensivieren ihre Zusammenarbeit

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Post-consumer recyclates for automotive applications

TechnoCompound and RE Plano intensify their cooperation

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Tyrosine-derived polybenzoxazine coatings offer eco-friendly marine anti-fouling solution

A newly developed bio-based polybenzoxazine coating made from L-tyrosine combines inherent antibacterial activity with low surface energy, offering an environmentally friendly approach to marine antifouling

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28 May 202523 May 2025

Milestone for bioeconomy research in Germany: Foundation stone laid for Leibniz Innovation Farm for Sustainable Bioeconomy

The complex will house a biorefinery with a plant fiber lab, laboratories, offices and seminar rooms, as well as a hall for high-quality agricultural technology and storage facilities

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Meilenstein für die Bioökonomie-Forschung in Deutschland: Grundstein für Leibniz-Innovationshof für nachhaltige Bioökonomie gelegt 

Hier soll eine Bioraffinerie mit Pflanzenfasertechnikum, Labor-, Büro- und Seminarräume sowie eine Halle für hochwertige Landtechnik und Lagerkapazitäten entstehen

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Reju announces the site selection of Regeneration Hub One, its first industrial size textile-to-textile recycling center to be located on the Chemelot Industrial Park in Sittard-Geleen, Netherlands

Regeneration Hub One aims at accelerating Reju's path to build a circular infrastructure for textile waste regeneration at scale

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Magnon, Power2X and ErasmoPower2X to explore development of e-methanol at Magnon’s industrial complex in Puertollano

Around 380,000 tonnes of biogenic CO₂ will enable the annual production of 200,000 tonnes of synthetic methanol and force the decarbonization of hard-to-electrify sectors such as aviation, shipping and chemicals

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Diese Under-Armour-Kollektion ist komplett kompostierbar

Unter dem Motto “Protect This Earth” zeigen Under Armour und Unless eine Kollektion, die sich nach 30 Tagen auflöst

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Sponge-like pellets could prevent CO₂ from entering the atmosphere

Novel sponge-like materials could trap CO2, preventing it from entering the atmosphere from sources such as power plants

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Foodres AI Printer Food Waste 3D Printing Wins Platinum at the A’ Social Design Award 2025

Foodres AI Printer by Yiqing Wang and Biru Cao honors the remarkable design quality and innovative approach embodied in the creation

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Klimaretter mit Poren: Mit Schwammpellets CO2 aus der Luft holen

Schwammartige Pellets könnten der Schlüssel zur Vermeidung von CO2-Emissionen in die Atmosphäre sein und damit künftige Netto-Null-Ziele unterstützen, heißt es in einem neuen Bericht der Universität Nottingham

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27 May 202521 May 2025

SK chemicals Signs MOU with Malaysia’s Leading Kitchenware Manufacturer LH Plus

"Accelerates Expansion into Southeast Asian Market with Sustainable Materials"

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SK chemicals unterzeichnet Absichtserklärung mit Malaysias führendem Küchenartikelhersteller LH Plus

„Beschleunigt die Expansion in den südostasiatischen Markt mit nachhaltigen Materialien"

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Avantium Partners with the Bottle Collective to Launch Innovative Fiber Bottles

The Bottle Collective was launched in 2023 by PA Consulting and PulPac, which propriate technology uses renewable pulp and cellulose resources to produce low-cost, high-performance fiber-based packaging

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New Dawn Bio: wood production in the lab

Together with Ruben van Spaandonk, the dutch biotechnology scientist Tom Clement grows wood in the lab – from real plant cells

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Buchveröffentlichung: Die Kreisläufe der Circular Economy und Bioökonomie

Die Autoren setzen sich in ihrem Buch mit der Vorstellung natürlicher Kreisläufe auseinander und fragen, inwiefern der Begriff auf technische und wirtschaftliche Prozesse übertragbar ist

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ZS2 Technologies Scales First Domestic Production of Magnesium Cement Technology in North America

High-performance cement building materials now made with patented low-carbon tech and Canadian-sourced inputs, replacing overseas supply with North American resilience

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$1.5M Gift to Help ABPDU Advance U.S. Biomanufacturing

The support from philanthropists Eric and Wendy Schmidt will allow ABPDU to further its research on the science of scale-up

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26 May 202521 May 2025

Synhelion’s solar fuel powers steamboat in world first

With steamboat „Gallia“ Synhelion is showing, that its solarfuels are now ready for large-scale deployment - without requiring modifications to existing infrastructure, engines, or vehicles

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Synhelion betankt erstmals Dampfschiff mit Solartreibstoff

Mit dem Dampfschiff „Gallia“ zeigt Synhelion, dass seine Solartreibstoffe bereit sind für den Einsatz in der Praxis - ganz ohne Anpassungen an bestehende Motoren oder Infrastrukturen

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India launches first cluster of CCU testbeds in academia-industry collaboration for cement industry

Carbon Capture Utilisation (CCU) holds significant importance in hard-to-abate sectors in reducing emissions by capturing carbon dioxide from industrial processes and converting it to value add products

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K&R Solutions Group Drives Widespread Adoption of Bio Knit Fabric with CiCLO® technology in Signage Across Airports, Offices, and Retail Spaces Nationwide

CiCLO technology reduces lasting microplastic pollution while keeping signage durable and eye-catching

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Verpacken mit Pilzen: Myco bietet biologisch abbaubare Alternative zu Polystyrol

Das tschechische Unternehmen Myco hat ein Verpackungsmaterial auf Basis von Pilzgeflecht entwickelt, das nach Gebrauch vollständig abgebaut werden kann

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Myco develops mushroom-based biodegradable alternative to polystyrene

Czech company Myco has developed a mycelium-based packaging which degrades naturally in the environment

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Biodegradable biocomposite pots reinforced with mercerized sugarcane bagasse for sustainable agriculture and plastic waste mitigation

Egyptian researchers developed biocomposites for the use of natural pots in greenhouses by integrating natural fillers and pretreatment techniques to develop sustainable alternatives to traditional plastic pots

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23 May 202523 May 2025

Innovative CO2 Capture: Recovering Wastewater CO2 for Sustainable Polymer Production 

Interview with Federico Ferrari from the EU and CBE JU funded HICCUPS project

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Nature’s fiber composite: Researchers develop living material from fungi

Empa-researchers have developed a bio- and fungal mycelium-based material, which not only is completely biodegradable, it is also tear-resistant and has versatile functional properties

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Faserverbundwerkstoff aus der Natur: Forschende entwickeln lebendiges Material aus Pilzen

Empa-Forschende haben ein biobasiertes Material entwickelt, das auf einem Pilzmycel basiert, welches nicht nur vollständig biologisch abbaubar, sondern auch reissfest ist und vielseitige funktionale Eigenschaften besitzt

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From beer to bioplastics: How LIFE RESTART fuels circular economy and cuts plastic waste in Sicily

LIFE RESTART transforms beer waste into bioplastics, replacing fossil fuel plastics use , while creating jobs in a depopulated Sicilian region

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The transition to green chemistry: ‘Circularity is a team sport’

In the north of the Netherlands, various scaleups are building factories there to recycle plastic and make indispensable chemicals more sustainably