26 June 202523 June 2025 Sulzer inaugurates state-of-the-art biopolymer engineering and scale-up center Innovation Technology Hub is equipped with film, molding, foam and extrusion lines, enabling biopolymers to be shaped with precision to meet specific customer requirements such as durability, flexibility and biodegradability
Sulzer eröffnet hochmodernes Zentrum mit Pilotanlagen für Biopolymere Der sogenannte Innovation Technology Hub ist mit Folien-, Form-, Schaum- und Extrusionsanlagen ausgestattet, die es ermöglichen, Biopolymere präzise zu formen
INEOS Olefins & Polymers Europe launches new advanced recycled plastic production at its Lavera site in Southern France Company has received the first deliveries of an innovative feedstock, called pyrolysis oil, made from recycling plastic waste
Origin by Ocean partners with the CABB Group for a first-of-a-kind biorefinery to commercialize and scale ingredients from invasive brown algae Origin by Ocean aims to build a biorefinery in Finland, opening the pathway to establish multiple facilities globally where algae is a major problem for the environment and people
Besseres Kunststoffrecycling durch Echtzeit-Analyse und KI BASF optimiert zusammen mit Forschungspartnern das mechanische Recycling von Kunststoffen
Magnera’s Sontara® brand wins INDA’s® Long-Life Achievement Award at IDEA® 25 Sontara EcoRE material, now part of the Magnera® portfolio, is certified for home composting1 and boasts exceptional strength and durability
Tyrosine-derived polybenzoxazine coatings offer eco-friendly marine anti-fouling solution New study presents a coating system with intrinsic antibacterial properties and excellent fouling-release performance, achieved without relying on biocidal additives
25 June 202518 June 2025 AI-Driven optimization of the circular economy with plastics – invitation to participate in the KISS innovation project AI-powered platform to analyse, classify and identify optimal recycling routes for used plastics
KI-basierte Kreislaufführung von Kunststoffen – Einladung zur Beteiligung am Innovationsprojekt KISS KI-gestützte Plattform soll gebrauchte Kunststoffe analysieren, klassifizieren und die optimalen Recyclingpfade identifizieren
Balrampur Chini Mills Limited launches ‘Balrampur Bioyug’, India’s first PLA Biopolymer Brand Launched in the grand presence of Maharashtra Chief Minister Shri Devendra Fadnavis
Turning carbon dioxide into fuel just got easier, thanks to acid bubbles Rice scientists crack code to reliable CO2 conversion tech
Bioökonomie-Scale-up traceless bringt plastikfreie Materialinnovation auf große Rockfestivals – in Zusammenarbeit mit GTB Gastro Team Bremen Von der Material-Innovation zum Musikfestival: wie GTBs plastikfreie Pommespicker von traceless ihren ersten großen Auftritt feierten
Backstage Pass: The Pick that Rocked From material innovation to music festival — how our friespickers made their large-scale debut
Plastic-Recycling Enzyme Discovered in Compost Heap Close to Commercialization Through German Startup In spring of 2025 the same scientists have perfected the capabilities of that enzyme, called PHL7, and have founded ESTER Biotech to bring those capabilities to market
24 June 202520 June 2025 nova Session: Policy Update on Circular Economy for the Chemicals and Materials Sector June 25 13:00 - 15:00 CET (online), Hosts: Kaj Seeger and Luciano Proto Cassina (nova-Institute)
Normec OWS and B4Plastics Launch Groundbreaking Biodegradation Pre-screening Platform This innovation aims to significantly reduce testing times for biodegradable materials - addressing a major bottleneck in the sustainable materials industry
Normec OWS und B4Plastics starten bahnbrechende Plattform zur Pre-Screening der biologischen Abbaubarkeit Diese Innovation zielt darauf ab, die Prüfzeiten für biologisch abbaubare Materialien erheblich zu verkürzen - und damit einen wichtigen Engpass in der Industrie für nachhaltige Materialien zu beseitigen
LAM’ON launches new market-ready portfolio of bio-based & compostable packaging that leaves no microplastics behind All LAM’ON products are developed and manufactured in the EU using renewable resources and are are industrially compostable
Neutral Announces Groundbreaking for Neutral 1005 N Edison St Project, Tallest Mass Timber Building in the United States The Milwaukee, WI, residential with retail project charts a path for greener high rises with an innovative, sustainable mass timber construction process
In Milwaukee wird das höchste Holzhaus der Welt gebaut Rund 114 Meter hoch soll das Holzhochhaus The Edison werden. Die Fertigstellung ist für 2027 geplant
Direct Synthesis of para-Xylene from CO2 Hydrogenation with a Record-High Space-Time Yield Chinese scientists have developed a method to synthesize paraxylene using a novel catalyst, achieving a world-record efficiency
Aircapture Raises $50 Million in Series A Financing to Scale Modular, Profitable Direct Air Capture Solution Series A funding to accelerate deployment of modular DAC systems delivering cost-effective, on-site CO₂ for food, beverage, manufacturing, and agriculture - offering a path to large-scale sequestration
23 June 202523 June 2025 Enter the Arena – Sponsor the Revolution: nova talks Shaping the Future of Cellulose Fibres – nova-Institute Launches New Digital Event Format
Agilyx ASA and GreenDot sign MOU Agilyx ASA and GreenDot sign MOU for sourcing of waste polystyrene feedstock for Agilyx advanced recycling facilities and provide a new solution to brand owners for circular polystyrene
Agilyx ASA und GreenDot unterzeichnen Absichtserklärung Agilyx ASA und GreenDot unterzeichnen Absichtserklärung zur Belieferung von Agilyx-Recyclinganlagen mit Polystyrol-Abfällen und bieten Markeninhabern eine neue Lösung für zirkuläres Polystyrol
Econic Launches Recreaire™ Carbonate Ethoxylates made from CO2 The new family of surfactants replaces traditional feedstocks without sacrificing performance
Teknor Apex Acquires Danimer Scientific to Further Diversify Sustainable Materials Portfolio Acquisition underscores Teknor's continued commitment to building sustainable solutions through material science innovation
CarbonQuest Enters Food & Beverage Industry with On-Site CO2 Capture and Reuse Technology The company's new technology enables industrial customers to meet or supplement their CO2 supply through recycled CO2 from their own facilities
Sun, sea, sustainability: biobased swaps for greener holidays We show you how to holiday with a lighter impact by incorporating renewable and upcycled products into your summer packing
20 June 202513 June 2025 Joint venture for innovative plastics recycling promotes circular economy in the construction industry The aim is to combine the strengths of both companies: Sika's extensive expertise in polymer applications and high-performance building materials and Sulzer's leading process knowledge in chemical recycling
Joint Venture für innovatives Kunststoffrecycling fördert Kreislaufwirtschaft im Bauwesen Ziel ist es, die Stärken beider Unternehmen zu bündeln: Sikas umfassende Expertise in Polymeranwendungen und Hochleistungsbaustoffen und Sulzers führendes Prozesswissen im chemischen Recycling
Honeywell, Johnson Matthey, GIDARA Energy and SAMSUNG E&A Form SAF Technology Alliance Over the near-term, the collaboration aims to scale the use of gasification and FT SAF production methods, while enabling biomass and municipal solid waste to be used as feedstocks
New Oxford university-backed report finds tree planting in Kenya outperforms high-tech carbon capture solutions by factor of 100 on cost Comprehensive analysis of 12 carbon removal technologies shows reforestation delivers immediate, affordable climate action while expensive alternatives remain years from deployment
Holcim baut in Griechenland Fabrik für fast klimaneutralen Zement Das 400-Millionen-Euro-Projekt soll den Clean Industrial Deal in Europa vorantreiben
Holcim breaks ground of OLYMPUS flagship project in Greece for near-zero cement With a planned investment of EUR 400 million, the OLYMPUS project will put innovation to work to advance Europe’s Clean Industrial Deal
Plastyx sources 150,000 tons of plastic waste for chemical recycling Joint venture between US-based chemical recycler Agilyx and Circular Resources to offer the European chemical recycling industry high-quality feedstock for high-performance packaging applications
18 June 202523 June 2025 Cultivation of renewable raw materials at just under 2.3 million hectares in 2024 With a share of just under 14% of agricultural land, renewable raw materials are an important mainstay for farms in Germany
Anbau nachwachsender Rohstoffe 2024 auf knapp 2,3 Mio. Hektar Mit einem Anteil von knapp 14 Prozent der landwirtschaftlichen Fläche stellen NawaRo ein bedeutendes Standbein für landwirtschaftliche Betriebe in Deutschland dar
Edvanced Recycling: EREMA redefines plastics recycling The focus is also on the increasing demand for recycled pellets made from post consumer materials in sensitive applications and secondary packaging
Edvanced Recycling: EREMA definiert Kunststoffrecycling neu Auch der steigende Bedarf an Post-Consumer-Regranulaten in sensiblen Anwendungen und Sekundärverpackungen steht im Fokus
Ask the Experts: A New Injection Moulding Grade – Naturally in Black traceless©-experts explain their newest injection moulding grade: now available in a colour that’s a first in the traceless® portfolio - naturally black
Praj, IATA, and ISMA Join Forces to Advance SAF Carbon Assessment and Certification in India Partnership aims to determine carbon intensity of sugarcane-based jet fuel and develop India-specific certification aligned with ISCC and RSB CORSIA standards
Zwei Pflanzenarten erfinden die gleiche chemisch komplexe und medizinisch interessante Substanz Die Aufklärung des Biosynthesewegs der Ipecacuanha-Alkaloide zeigt, wie zwei entfernt verwandte Pflanzenarten unabhängig voneinander die gleiche Substanz entwickeln konnten
Two plant species invent the same chemically complex and medically interesting substance The elucidation of the biosynthetic pathway of ipecacuanha alkaloids shows how two distantly related plant species could develop the same substance independently
Cooling biomaterials in a warming world A new generation of biomaterials can keep houses, food, and medicine cool without air con
17 June 202511 June 2025 LyondellBasell enters into an agreement and exclusive negotiations with AEQUITA for the sale of four European Strategic Assessment assets The assets and business to be acquired by AEQUITA are located in Berre (France), Münchsmünster (Germany), Carrington (UK), and Tarragona (Spain)
LyondellBasell tritt in eine Vereinbarung und exklusive Verhandlungen mit AEQUITA über den Verkauf von vier europäischen Vermögenswerten im Rahmen der strategischen Bewertung ein Die Anlagen und Geschäftsbereiche, die von AEQUITA übernommen werden sollen, befinden sich in Berre (Frankreich), Münchsmünster (Deutschland), Carrington (Großbritannien) und Tarragona (Spanien)
AmphiStar and Kensing Announce Strategic Partnership to Bring Upcycled Biosurfactants to the North American Personal Care Market Leveraging its deep surfactant expertise and established market access, Kensing will play a critical role in driving adoption across the Personal Care and HI&I Industries
Avantium collaborates with Hoogesteger on PEF bottles for fresh juices Hoogesteger will purchase the 100% plant-based, recyclable polymer PEF (polyetehylene furanoate) from Avantium’s FDCA Flagship Plant for the use in bottles for its fresh juices