27 February 202520 February 2025 3D-Druck mit Kaffeesatz: Forschende entwickeln biologisch abbaubares Material auf Myzel-Basis Das Material könnte als nachhaltige Alternative zu Styropor in Verpackungen oder für andere Anwendungen dienen
SURFs UP project aims to boost sustainable surfactant production The project will focus on microbial biosurfactants and it will also study chemically produced biosurfactants from lignin
Guyenne Papier and LFI Emballages launch a cardboard yogurt pot Carton packaging for yoghurts: a breakthrough for the food industry The yogurt pot An alternative to plastic packaging
Der Papier-Joghurtbecher kommt – biologisch abbaubar Labortests haben die Wirksamkeit und Sicherheit der neuartigen Lebensmittelverpackung bestätigt, teilen sie mit. Außerdem haben sie die Lösung gemeinsam zum Patent angemeldet
26 February 20251 April 2025 Deadline 16 March: Please Submit Your Abstract to the Renewable Materials Conference (RMC) The unique concept of showcasing all renewable materials solutions in one event covers the entire value chain from alternative carbon feedstocks in any applications
Studie bestätigt, dass Biomasse bis 2050 20% des Kohlenstoffbedarfs im Chemiesektor decken kann, ohne die Versorgung mit Lebens- und Futtermitteln zu gefährden Neuer Bericht der Renewable Carbon Initiative und des Biobased Industries Consortium zeigt Potenzial für eine signifikante Defossilisierung der chemischen Industrie durch Biomasse
SK chemicals to Establish Waste Plastic Recycling Innovation Center in Korea The company will invest in new pilot facilities for the chemical decomposition of waste plastics
Avantium: Kooperation mit Amcor bei PEF-Anwendungen Gemeinsam mit der Konzerntochter Amcor Rigid Packaging USA sollen die Möglichkeiten für die Verwendung von "Releaf" PEF zur Produktion von festen Verpackungsmitteln getestet werden
SEIL Energy and IIT-Madras collaborate to revolutionize carbon capture technology Researcher Prof. Sangwai is establishing a pilot plant demonstrator to facilitate improved carbon capture from coal fired power plant stacks
Air Liquide announces major investments to support European decarbonization in collaboration with TotalEnergies The project will notably supply TotalEnergies’ industrial platform through a long term contract and Air Liquide will also be able to serve additional Dutch and Belgian customers with industrial and heavy-duty mobility needs
Veolia investiert in PET-Recycling in Europa Neue Investitionen in zwei seiner großen Werke, Frauenfeld (Schweiz) und Norrköping (Norwegen), sollen eine Steigerung der Produktion von lebensmitteltauglichem rPet um etwa 30% bewirken
LG Chem Accelerates Commercial Production of 100% Plant-Based Acrylic Acid The cosmetics industry, which increasingly demands plant-based and naturally derived ingredients without compromising functionality, is expected to be a key market for bio-acrylic acid
Tiny copper ‘flowers’ bloom on artificial leaves for clean fuel production Tiny copper ‘nano-flowers’ have been attached to an artificial leaf to produce clean fuels and chemicals that are the backbone of modern energy and manufacturing
Wenn Sonnenlicht Kohlenwasserstoffe erzeugt Forscher aus Cambridge und Berkeley haben eine Methode entwickelt, mit der sich Kohlenwasserstoffe allein durch Sonnenlicht herstellen lassen. Mithilfe spezieller Katalysatoren und Perowskit-Solarzellen verwandelt das System CO2 in nützliche Chemikalien. Dies könnte die Abhängigkeit von fossilen Rohstoffen deutlich verringern
25 February 202519 February 2025 Joint Forces for Renewable Carbon: Lars Börger appointed as new CEO of nova-Institute Together with Michael Carus, current CEO of nova-Institute, they will drive sustainable change in the chemical and materials industry forward
Mit vereinten Kräften für erneuerbaren Kohlenstoff: Lars Börger wird neuer CEO des nova-Instituts Gemeinsam mit Michael Carus, dem derzeitigen CEO des nova-Instituts, wird er den nachhaltigen Wandel in der Chemie- und Materialindustrie aktiv mitgestalten
We Made History Prometheus Fuels has developed the first 21st-century fuel — a new, practical, cheap source of energy, made from CO2 salvaged directly from air instead of extracted from the ground
Innovative Zukunftsprojekte: Sechs neue Ansiedlungsprojekte stärken NRW als Wirtschaftsstandort – Neue Runde startet Ministerin Neubaur: Zukunftsgerichtete Industrieansiedlungen für die Transformation und Wettbewerbsfähigkeit der Wirtschaft im Herzen Europas
Polyplastics Launches New Eco-Friendly PLASTRONⓇ︎ LFT with Reduced Weight, Higher Rigidity, and Strong Damping The new LFT is a composite of PP resin and uninterrupted 30% long cellulose fibers which exhibits high strength and elasticity thanks to unique spinning conditions and polymerization of the raw cellulose materials
Origin by Ocean Launches Demo Production Facility in Otaniemi, Finland The Otaniemi facility is the first production site in Europe to refine alginate and fucoidan from sargassum, setting a precedent for how marine biomass can be leveraged in industrial applications
Für eine Bioökonomie der Bescheidenheit Bioökonomische Innovationen scheinen grenzenlos. Doch vielfältige Zielkonflikte wie die Konkurrenz um Flächen müssen skeptisch machen – wie auch die vorrangige Wachstumsorientierung
The Bioeconomy of Modesty Bioeconomic innovation once appeared to be without limit. But many conflicts of interest such as the competition for land give rise to doubts - as does the goal of further growth
An exclusive interview with Frederic Van Gansberghe, CEO Futerro. The Most Innovative Bioeconomy CEO 2024 To say it – in this exclusive interview with Il Bioeconomista – is Frederic Van Gansberghe, CEO of Futerro and the Most Innovative Bioeconomy CEO 2024
Insect farming: A bioeconomy-based opportunity to revalorize plastic wastes Biochar is proposed as the core of the system, improving entomocomposting of food waste
24 February 202518 February 2025 Trinseo and Lapo Jointly Develop Lenses Containing Recycled PMMA Material The demonstration lenses made of recycled polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) resins are containing a minimum of 86% recycled content
Conserving Beauty uses compostable NatureFlex™ films The high-performance sachet material includes a layer of NatureFlex from Futamura, laminated to paper and another biofilm for hermeticity
AIMPLAS develops a demonstrator for the Digital Passport for plastic products This solution officially demonstrates that plastic products comply with all European regulations
bluesign® Driving Strategic Transformation Toward a Safer and More Sustainable Fashion Industry The bluesign® SYSTEM is setting the benchmark for safer, more sustainable practices by eliminating hazardous chemicals, optimizing resource usage, and fostering transparency across our supply chain
Cellugy’s EcoFLEXY at the core of Bioli’s new sustainable high-performing skincare cream Combining efficacy with sustainability, the new product pairs bioactive skincare with 100% biodegradable, fossil-free, biobased ingredients in a high-performance solution with low environmental impact
Haffner Energy, LanzaJet, and LanzaTech Join Forces to Unlock Alcohol-To-Jet SAF Production from Biomass Residues The three companies are exploring SAF production opportunities
Syensqo and Ardent announce strategic partnership to accelerate carbon capture innovation The partnership marks a significant milestone in both companies' commitment to driving innovation in sustainable energy technologies
21 February 202521 February 2025 EBCA: A new alliance to seize the Bioeconomy’s Global Momentum The European Bioeconomy Clusters’ Alliance is a Reality!
Neue EU-Allianz für eine zirkuläre Bioökonomie Um vereint die kreislaufbasierte und nachhaltige Bioökonomie zu fördern, haben sich 14 Cluster aus verschiedenen Ländern Europas, darunter Deutschland, zusammengeschlossen
Avantium and Amcor Rigid Packaging Partner to Advance More Sustainable Packaging with Plant-Based Polymer Releaf® Releaf® is a 100% plant-based, high-performance polymer that can be recycled in existing PET (polyethylene terephthalate) recycling streams
Inside information: Neste starts a performance improvement program and updates its financial targets and capital allocation, including dividend for the year 2024 The company to slash around 600 positions as excess supply in the renewable fuel market caused a slump in quarterly core profit
Biologisch abbaubare Roboterteile aus Schweinegelatine und Baumwollfaser Die Entsorgung von Roboterkomponenten ist aufwendig. Meist landen sie auf dem Müll. Wie wäre es, wenn sie sich selbst biologisch zersetzen würden?
HyLion network: e-methanol for CO2-reduced supply chains Projects and AI applications along the e-methanol supply chain
BASF introduces first superabsorbent polymer with product carbon footprint of zero HySorb® B 6610 ZeroPCF is ISCC PLUS-certified
BASF bringt erstes superabsorbierendes Polymer mit einem CO2-Fußabdruck von Null auf den Markt HySorb® B 6610 ZeroPCF ist ISCC PLUS-zertifiziert
20 February 202519 February 2025 The Project BioReCer enters the Critical Phase – Participation of Stakeholders from the EU Bioeconomy is More Relevant Than Ever The acceptance of products based on biological waste by consumers, and the uptake of recommendations and guidelines by the bio-based industry, certification bodies and policy makers deeply depend on their active participation. The insights of bioeconomy stakeholders will be used to adapt current certification schemes by including new criteria for certifying the sustainability, origin and traceability of biological resources
EU-Forschungsprojekt BioReCer erreicht entscheidende Phase – Beteiligung von Stakeholdern wichtiger denn je Die Akzeptanz von Produkten, die auf biologischen Abfällen basieren, hängt stark von der aktiven Beteiligung und dem Feedback relevanter Interessengruppen ab. Die mit Hilfe von Stakeholdern gewonnenen Erkenntnisse fließen in die Verbesserung bestehender Zertifizierungssysteme ein und stärken dadurch die Aufnahme neuer Kriterien für Nachhaltigkeit, Herkunft und Rückverfolgbarkeit von biologischen Ressourcen
Bright Renewables to build Carbon Capture Plant with CO2 Liquefaction for EnergieWerk Ilg in Dornbirn, Austria The waste gas of EnergieWerk’s wood-fired power plant will be captured and liquefied for a wide range of industrial uses
Bright Renewables baut eine Anlage zur Kohlenstoffabscheidung mit CO2-Verflüssigung für die EnergieWerk Ilg GmbH in Dornbirn, Österreich Aus den Abgasen eines Holzheizkraftwerks soll Kohlendioxid abgeschieden und für zahlreiche Anwendungen verflüssigt werden
Solvay partners with IUCN to deliver on new biodiversity commitments Solvay has entered a three-year collaboration with the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) to achieve tangible positive impacts for nature thanks to IUCN’s best practices and advanced tools
Honeywell And AM Green Collaborate To Advance Carbon Capture And Sustainable Aviation Fuel In India Collaboration seeks efficient ways to decarbonize aviation and shipping sectors and will help position India as a global leader in alternative fuel production
Innovationspreis Bioökonomie verliehen Fünf Unternehmen aus Baden-Württemberg wurden für Ihre zukunftsweisenden Lösungsansätze mit jeweils 10.000 Euro ausgezeichnet
Repsol will invest more than €800 million in the Tarragona Ecoplant, a pioneering project in Europe to produce renewable methanol The gasification technology, developed by Enerkem, has received funding from the Innovation Fund of the European Union due to its high potential for reducing emissions and the innovative nature of the project
NeoCarbon and Carbonaide partner to enable captured carbon to be stored in concrete This will significantly reduce carbon emissions in the building and construction sector
The power of biobased solvents in paint, electronics, and more Here are the areas where these green chemicals are making a mark