16 April 202510 April 2025 Econic Signs Strategic Licensing Agreement with Saudi Aramco Technologies Company (SATC) for CO2 Polyols Econic expands its technology portfolio to bring renewable carbon solutions to new markets with a strategic global license agreement
Förderung von Zirkularitätsforschung: 11,6 Mio. Euro für neue Projekte Eine umweltschonende Industrie setzt auf geschlossene Rohstoff-Produkt-Kreisläufe: Ausgediente Produkte kommen nicht auf den Müll, sondern dienen als Quelle für neue Produkte. Jetzt hat die VolkswagenStiftung neun Projekte in der Zirkularitätsforschung bewilligt
Improved flowability and melt flow rate for PHA This is already the second project within the get started 2gether funding programme that Polytives has successfully completed with the business-oriented research institute TITK
FENC Successfully Commercialized the World’s First Batch of Midsoles Made from Rigid Waste PET Bottles for SALOMON’s Sustainable Solamphibian River Tracing Shoes This global innovation marks another significant achievement of FENC in environmental protection, sustainability and recycling
What does ‘biodegradable’ packaging really mean? We explain the term and how it differs from ‘compostability’
Biodegradable nails make manicures more sustainable Do you like long and sparkly nails? You can make them yourself in your own kitchen and afterwards you can melt down the nails and make a new set
Eni and Saipem extend collaboration agreement in biorefining Through this agreement, Eni intends to produce biofuels both for aviation and for land and sea mobility (HVO, Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) - meanwhile Saipem further strengthens its expertise in biorefining and decarbonization
15 April 20259 April 2025 Is CO₂ the Key to a More Sustainable Chemical and Fuel Industry? Innovative Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) technologies can convert captured CO₂ from industrial point sources and direct air capture into chemical base materials such as methanol, ethanol, ethylene or even polyols and other polymer building blocks
Shipping of the future: biodegradable antifouling coatings for clean seas As part of the "BioSHIP" project funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) under the "Maritime Research Program", industry and science are working together to develop such environmentally friendly coatings
Schifffahrt der Zukunft: Biologisch abbaubare Antifouling-Beschichtungen für saubere Meere Im Rahmen des vom Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz (BMWK) im »Maritimen Forschungsprogramm« geförderten Projekts »BioSHIP« arbeiten Industrie und Wissenschaft gemeinsam an der Entwicklung umweltfreundlicher Beschichtungen
RootLinks set to empower primary producers Revealing the untapped potential of circular bio-based value chains for primary producers
Clariant’s MegaMax™ 900 catalyst: Powerful start at European Energy’s e-methanol plant The facility is one of the world’s first and largest commercial e-methanol plant, using biogenic CO2 and green hydrogen to produce up to 42,000 tons of green methanol annually
Pilzbasierte Filter für die Gewässerreinigung Im Projekt MycoSorb haben Fraunhofer-Forschende in Straubing Adsorbermaterialien entwickelt, die Medikamentenrückstände aus Abwasser entfernen können
Wood-K-Plus: All-Wood Panels Based on Wood Dust Novel 100% bio-based wood dust board, produced without the addition of water and using conventional manufacturing processes
Reishi™ Enters a New Era of Interior Design with Its First Industrial Collaboration with Ligne Roset The MycoWorks Scalable Biomaterial Proves Its Exceptional Performance and Aesthetic Potential in High-End Furniture
14 April 20258 April 2025 Circular economy: Audi secures strategic and cost-efficient supply of recycled raw materials The company has now become the first car manufacturer to develop and implement an economically viable recycling concept for recyclates from end-of-life vehicles together with its partner TSR Resource
Kreislaufwirtschaft: Audi sichert recycelte Rohstoffe strategisch und kosteneffizient ab Als erster Automobilhersteller hat Audi gemeinsam mit dem Partner TSR Resource ein wirtschaftlich tragfähiges Rückführungskonzept für Rezyklate aus Altfahrzeugen entwickelt und umgesetzt
Saipem: full notice to proceed from Stockholm Exergi for the execution of a large-scale Bioenergy CO2 capture project in Sweden Once operational, the plant will capture 800,000 tonnes of biogenic carbon dioxide annually from the biomass-fueled Värtaverket power plant in Stockholm, enabling net removal of CO2 from the atmosphere
Fiberdom secures €3.5M in funding to drive plastic-free, circular material innovations Fiberdom is advancing applications across multiple high-growth markets, including food contact materials, durable packaging and storage, and furniture
Kreislaufwirtschaft braucht realistische Ziele Im Way2K 2025 Interview erklärt Bengt Schmidt, Global Director Packaging bei Kiefel, warum die Umsetzung der Kreislaufwirtschaft noch große Herausforderungen mit sich bringt
Researchers convert captured biogenic CO2 into raw materials for plastics The Forest CUMP research project with VTT and LUT University sought to find out how different technologies could create renewable plastic raw materials using carbon dioxide and green hydrogen
Russell Wilson’s Good Man Brand Reveals the Halo, Its Most Circular Sneaker Good Man Brand introduces its first circular sneaker with Balena, offered in two colors, black and white
Transforming Cocoa Husks into Sustainable Bioplastics Helvetas Vietnam, in partnership with AirXCarbon, is pioneering a groundbreaking initiative to transform cocoa husks into bioplastic materials, merging sustainability with innovation
11 April 20257 April 2025 SwRI develops process to produce graphene from CO2 The internally funded project advances the lab-scale conversion of CO2 into graphene which is both valuable and useful for a variety of applications
First shipment of bio-attributed TPU Elastollan® BMB, produced at the BASF TPU production facility in Taiwan, marks a big step toward sustainable manufacturing
Research project discovers ways to convert forest industry’s carbon dioxide emissions into raw material for plastics – results pave way for new sustainable industry The Forest CUMP research project of VTT and LUT University investigated how biogenic carbon dioxide from forest industry and waste incineration can be captured and converted into high-value-added products
Sekab proves carbon-negativity of their chemicals Using the ISO14067 standard, the company can now quantify the exact CO₂ savings for its customers in industries such as coatings, plastics, pharmaceuticals, and food production
TotalEnergies Corbion and Benvic team up to expand low-carbon Luminy® PLA compounds for automotive and electronics These solutions provide sustainable alternatives to conventional plastics such as ABS, PS and PP compounds
Bio-basierte Netzwerke mit Formgedächtnis und Recyclingfähigkeit Ein chinesisches Forschungsteam hat ein neuartiges bio-basiertes Polymersystem entwickelt, das nicht nur vollständig recycelbar ist, sondern auch über ein einstellbares Formgedächtnis verfügt. Die dithioacetal-basierten Netzwerke lassen sich mehrfach wiederverwenden – ohne Einbußen bei den mechanischen Eigenschaften
Bio-based networks with shape memory and recyclability A Chinese research team has developed a novel bio-based polymer system that is not only fully recyclable but also has an adjustable shape memory. The dithioacetal-based networks can be reused multiple times without sacrificing mechanical properties
In Asia, anti-plastics laws boost biobased demand We round up the progress that six Asian governments have made in regulating plastic waste and building a market for biobased alternatives
10 April 20259 April 2025 The story of EcoBean: Brewing sustainable innovation from coffee grounds Reducing the environmental impact of the coffee industry
Die Geschichte von EcoBean: Nachhaltige Innovationen aus Kaffeesatz Reduzierung der Umweltauswirkungen der Kaffeeindustrie
FLO Group and NatureWorks Present KEYGEA: The Ingeo-Based Compostable Coffee Pod Set to Revolutionize the North American Market KEYGEA is a sustainable innovation for the future of coffee and a true revolution in the pod industry and it is certified industrially compostable by BPI and DIN CERTCO
Circularise joins expert group in leading CIRPASS-2 project to shape future legislation on digital product passports Through 13 lighthouse pilots, the project will showcase the real-world application of DPPs at scale, demonstrating their potential to enhance traceability, sustainability, and compliance in industries
NEW Biodegradable Resin: Leading the Future of Sustainable Plastics Canplex Profiles is one of the first companies to successfully integrate durable PHA biodegradable materials into plastic extrusion
Bridging the green skills gap with the Climate KIC Academy For climate solutions to thrive, people must be able to collaborate across sectors, and any action can be inspired across all levels of society
Introducing Materiom AI chatbot for bio-based material discovery Materiom today announced the launch of Materiom AI - a generative AI chatbot that assists users with discovery of biopolymers, ingredients, and additives for bio-based material development
9 April 20253 April 2025 Fraunhofer at the Hannover Messe 2025: Improved Recycling of Plastic from Packaging Waste Together with Hochschule Bremen, the Fraunhofer Institute IFAM aims to transform plasticwaste into high-quality 3D-printed products
Fraunhofer auf der Hannover Messe 2025: Kunststoffe aus Verpackungsabfällen besser recyceln Gemeinsam mit der Hochschule Bremen möchte das Fraunhofer-Institut IFAM verschmutzten Müll in hochwertige Produkte aus dem 3D-Drucker verwandeln
Europe’s Industry Up Against the Wall: Cefic President Urges EU Leaders to Act on 10-Point Rescue Plan for Chemicals Another industry is in crisis: Europe’s chemical industry - without immediate, targeted action, more production sites will shut down, investments will move elsewhere, and Europe will fall further behind global competitors
New green chemistry extracts valuable compounds from plant waste Innovative catalytic approach could be the key to extracting high-value molecules from waste lignin
Neue grüne Chemie extrahiert wertvolle Verbindungen aus Pflanzenabfällen Innovative katalytische Verarbeitungsmethode könnte der Schlüssel zur Gewinnung hochwertiger Moleküle aus Abfall-Lignin sein
Syensqo celebrates a decade of leadership in sustainable guar sourcing Syensqo marks 10 years of championing sustainable sourcing for the beauty industry with the Sustainable Guar Initiative, empowering smallholder farmers and transforming the guar value chain in India
Biobasierte Polyester für anspruchsvolle Langzeitanwendungen Neues Projekt soll biobasierte Materialien so optimieren, dass sie mit petrochemischen Kunststoffen konkurrieren können
8 April 20258 April 2025 Biogenic CO₂ Sources and Carbon Capture – Key-Requirements for Carbon Capture & Utilisation Securing long-term supply and utilising biogenic sources
Former coal store becomes a sustainable plastic processing facility Beckum Kunststoffrecycling GmbH is generating secondary raw materials from plastic – thanks to sorting technology from STEINERT
Vom Kohlelager zur nachhaltigen Kunststoffaufbereitung Die Beckum Kunststoffrecycling GmbH erzeugt aus Kunststofffolien Sekundärrohstoffe - mit Sortiertechnik von STEINERT