6 October 20267 October 2026 Detergents and Cleaning Agents Made From CO₂, High-Quality Textiles Made From Wood, and Bio-Based Coagulants in Wastewater Treatment: Innovations for the Defossilisation of the Chemical Industry At the Renewable Materials Conference, held on 22–24 September 2026 in Siegburg/Cologne, experts discussed fundamental questions about the future of the European chemical industry, innovations were awarded, and the framework conditions to accelerate defossilisation were presented. Initial examples demonstrate the potential for this to be effective
Wasch- und Reinigungsmittel aus CO₂, hochwertige Textilien aus Holz und bio-basierte Fällmittel in Klärwerken: Innovationen zur Defossilisierung der Chemie Auf der Renewable Materials Conference wurden vom 22.-24. September 2026 in Siegburg/Köln fundamentale Fragen zur Zukunft der europäischen Chemie diskutiert, Innovationen ausgezeichnet und Rahmenbedingungen für eine beschleunigte Defossilierung vorgestellt. Erste Beispiele zeigen, wie es funktionieren kann
Unlocking Europe’s Bioeconomy: New EU study highlights major potential of bio-based industries and biotechnology for Europe’s green transition The study, “Supporting the Green Transition via the EU Industrial Strategy: Opportunities and Challenges for Bioeconomy, through Bio-Based Industrial Systems and Biotechnology in the EU”, was conducted by Prognos, Idea Consult and nova-Institute
Wechsel in der Geschäftsführung der INAK: Lara Dammer übernimmt zum 1. Oktober 2026 Mit dem Wechsel übernimmt das nova-Institut künftig auch die Betreuung der INAK-Geschäftsstelle, während die INAK eigenständig ihre Ausrichtung auf biologisch abbaubare und kompostierbare Materialien sowie deren sinnvolle Anwendung in einer funktionierenden Kreislaufwirtschaft fortführt
Monthly news from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), September 2026 September Highlights: Open Letter to DG GROW and the CCA Steering Group; Biotech Act II, PPWR, public procurement, and cascading use, updates on RCI projects, the Renewable Materials Conference, New RCI member Supercritical Solutions, RCI General Assembly 2026
Avantium announces the start-up of its Flagship Plant, with the first batch of FDCA produced Avantium will focus on a disciplined product qualification and operating program, to ensure its product meets customer specifications, progressing from batch toward continuous operations
Avantium: FDCA-Anlage in Delfzijl nimmt Produktion auf Avantium will prüfen, ob das in Delfzijl produzierte FDCA die Spezifikationen der Kunden erfüllt und den Betrieb schrittweise von chargenweiser auf kontinuierliche Produktion umstellen
Alliance to End Plastic Waste Releases 2025 Progress Report, Highlighting First-Year Progress Under Strategy 2030 Under Strategy 2030, the Alliance is transitioning from smaller, standalone projects to larger-scale integrated Country and Thematic Programs, focusing its efforts where they can have the greatest impact
Kemvera and Låkril win awards at Biomanufacturing Shark Tank Competition in Omaha Held during the Bio Innovations North America 2026 conference, the pitch event featured six startups presenting sustainable chemical solutions
5 October 202629 September 2026 Biotech Open Platform inaugurates its biotechnology platform, opening a new chapter for industrial innovation in Europe The Biotech Open Platform was founded by Michelin together with several industrial partners and is supporting from the laboratory to industrial-scale production
Sprungbrett für biotechnologische Innovationen 2024 wurde von Michelin gemeinsam mit anderen Unternehmen und Marktpartnern die Biotech Open Platform ins Leben gerufen, die vom Labor bis hin zur Produktion im industriellen Maßstab unterstützt
Powering the future of sustainable chemistry: Holiferm & Organica UK join forces While the global economy is at a turning point, the demand for alternatives to fossil-based chemistry has never been higher and innovation happens faster when you work together
Neste and United Airlines extended agreements for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supply in the US and the Netherlands Flights departing Chicago O’Hare International Airport in the United States and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol in the Netherlands will be supplied with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) blended with conventional jet fuel
Europas Leuchtturmprojekt für Kunststoffrecycling nimmt Gestalt an: ARA, Bernegger und Der Grüne Punkt feiern Gleichenfeier für Sort4cycle Sort4cycle nimmt Gestalt an: Wie KI-Nachsortierung und Upcycle-Verfahren künftig schwer recycelbare Kunststoffströme für die stoffliche Nutzung erschließen
Godavari secures European Patent for bio-based filler Developing a biofiller that partially replaces carbon black while maintaining comparable performance is a significant materials science achievement
Eni and PETRONAS explore innovative biofuel solutions Signed a Feasibility Agreement to evaluate high-performance, commercially scalable bio-gasoline for potential future applications
2 October 20262 October 2026 Bio-based materials and engineered timber construction The JRC is assessing whether bio-based materials and engineered timber are sustainable alternatives to steel and concrete, to decarbonise the built environment
Vom Wissen in die Anwendung: Neuer Leitfaden erleichtert den Einstieg in die Herstellung von Flachs- und Hanfverbundwerkstoffen Wie lassen sich europäische Flachs- und Hanffasern erfolgreich in industriellen Verbundwerkstoffen einsetzen? Der neue, frei verfügbare „Process Guide: An entry gate to European Flax-Linen & Hemp Composites Manufacturing“ bündelt wissenschaftliche Erkenntnisse und praktische Erfahrungen entlang der gesamten Wertschöpfungskette. Professor Dr.-Ing. Jörg Müssig von der Hochschule Bremen (HSB) war als Mitglied des European Scientific Council der Alliance for European Flax-Linen & Hemp maßgeblich beteiligt
Bower Collective and Kelpi launch the world’s first fossil fuel plastic free, recyclable paper sachet for a liquid product The sachets were manufactured and filled by Guardpack, the UK's longest-established sachet and wet wipe producer, whose production-line expertise was instrumental in bringing this format to market
First batch of products from world’s largest green methanol project undertaken by SWCHEM shipped The project is expected to reach an annual green methanol production capacity of 1.45 million tonnes by the end of 2027
Waschmittel aus Abgas, Trikots aus Holz: So will die Chemie ohne Erdöl auskommen Die Chemie braucht Kohlenstoff, holt ihn aber noch fast nur aus Erdöl und Erdgas. In Siegburg zeigten Firmen Alternativen: ein Tensid mit CO₂ als Baustein, Garn aus Holz, ein schwarzes Pigment aus Lignin. Warum der Sprung aus der Nische trotzdem schwerfällt
Kenya Launches the National Bioeconomy Strategy 2026–2036: What Does This Mean For You? Kenya becomes the 4th African country to adopt a dedicated National Bioeconomy Strategy — joining South Africa, Namibia and Ethiopia
Alder BioInsights News Review – Biobased Products, September 2026 It is crucial that less harmful alternatives to disposable – often single-use – items to be found, for which demand has consistently been on the rise
1 October 202629 September 2026 nova-experts introduced: Brigitte Hellwig Management Assistant & Business Development
INERATEC and Ramboll drive industrial production of e-SAF in Europe INERATEC and Ramboll are expanding their cooperation to further develop industrial e-SAF production
INERATEC und Ramboll treiben industrielle Produktion von e-SAF in Europa voran INERATEC und Ramboll bauen ihre Zusammenarbeit zur Weiterentwicklung der industriellen e-SAF-Produktion aus
Textile ETP launches textile bioeconomy strategy, calling for urgent collective action to anchor biobased and circular value chains in Europe The strategy identifies three converging imperatives that make the biobased transition a necessity rather than an option: sustainability, strategic resilience and competitiveness
German-Estonian Joint Project Tests Biomass Valorisation Platform: Chemicals and energy sectors move away from fossil raw materials The goal is for the Deep-Tech-Start-up New Standard Oil and Fraunhofer researchers in to convert currently unused biowaste streams across Europe into valuable renewable products
Deutsch-estnisches Gemeinschaftsprojekt testet Plattform zur Biomasseverwertung: Chemie- und Energiesektor lösen sich von fossilen Rohstoffen Bioabfälle aus ganz Europa sollen vom estnische Deep-Tech-Start-up New Standard Oil und Fraunhofer Forschern in wertvolle erneuerbare Produkte umgewandelt werden
New opportunities for birch bark materials as BIO-2-PRINT advances How can underused natural fibres become high-value materials for future manufacturing?
LOTTE Chemical Cancels Ulsan PET Chemical Recycling Investment Amid Petrochemical Downturn LOTTE Chemical ultimately spent about KRW 16.6 billion before stopping the project, leaving roughly KRW 60.4 billion of planned expenditure uncommitted
30 September 202624 September 2026 New EU-funded project UNCOVER to advance the market uptake of CO2 utilisation technologies The European Commission has awarded €7 million to UNCOVER, a new Horizon Europe project bringing CO₂ conversion technologies closer to industrial-scale deployment and market uptake
EU-Projekt UNCOVER will die Markteinführung von Technologien zur CO2-Nutzung vorantreiben Die Europäische Kommission fördert das Horizon Europe Projekt UNCOVER mit 7 Millionen Euro, mit dem Ziel Technologien zur CO₂-Umwandlung näher an den industriellen Einsatz und die Markteinführung zu bringen. Das Steinbeis Europa Zentrum leitet das Arbeitspaket zu Verwertung, Skalierung und Markteintritt und ist für die Verwaltung der Projektdaten zuständig
Confitex Technology wins INDEX Award and Hygienix Innovation Award for world-first washable nonwoven absorbent hygiene products Confitex Technology has become the first company to win both of the nonwovens industry’s top honors, the INDEX Award and the Hygienix Innovation Award
DuPont Launches Tyvek® with Renewable Attribution for Consumer & Industrial Applications Enabling customers to achieve more sustainable material sourcing without changing how they use Tyvek®
Rouven Zietzs Kolumne “Kreislaufwirtschaft”: Grün nur noch mit Beleg Ein neues Gesetz räumt mit grünen Floskeln auf der Packung auf. Lebensmittelhersteller trifft es härter als andere Branchen
Plasma Technology Could Help Plant-Based Packaging Replace Plastic Researchers used advanced plasma technology to apply layered, protective coatings to the surface of cellulosic nanofibril (CNF) films, with the goal of reducing water absorption and improving moisture resistance
Comment: How do we bring biobased packaging materials to commercial scale? Ward Heij, business development manager at Colesco Circular & Climate Credit Impact Fund (C4IF), discusses the opportunities and challenges for biobased materials
29 September 202623 September 2026 Green Science Alliance Developed Plant Biomass based, TPO & HEMA-free Vegan Gel Nail Polish Green Science Alliance have dedicated themselves to the R&D of leading-edge environmental technologies, driving progress toward decarbonization, carbon neutrality, and the realization of a sustainable society
mycoustics – 3D Druck mit Pilzmyzel Forschungsprojekt zu einer Verfahrensprozesskette für die formwerkzeuglose Produktion mit Pilzmyzel erfolgreich abgeschlossen
Alder BioInsights News Review: Biobased products, August 2026 Green chemistry to deliver high-performance, commercially viable biobased ingredients that lower environmental impact without compromising quality
Cosmo Oil to Begin Utilizing Naphtha Co-Produced During SAF Production Bionaphtha produced from biomass-based feedstocks offers significant environmental benefits compared with conventional fossil fuel-derived naphtha and is expected to serve as a sustainable resource
Geschlossenes Kreislaufkonzept: Vom Kaffeesatz zum Kaffeebecher Aus Kaffeesatz neue Kaffeebecher herstellen: Das dänische Start-up Grounded Cups hat diese Idee zur Serienreife gebracht. Ein spritzgießfähiges Compound, automatisierte Prozesse und ein geschlossenes Kreislaufkonzept bilden die Grundlage für die Produktion in Millionenstückzahlen
Closed-Loop Concept: From Coffee Grounds to a Coffee Mug Making new coffee cups from coffee grounds: The Danish startup Grounded Cups has brought this idea to mass production. An injection-moldable compound, automated processes, and a closed-loop concept form the basis for producing millions of units
Skyrenu delivers its first batch of CO2 captured directly from the air as part of a technological showcase for carbon valorization This first delivery marks a significant milestone in demonstrating the potential of linking direct air capture to technologies that convert carbon into low-carbon fuels
28 September 202622 September 2026 Plastics Recycling: TotalEnergies Becomes the Sole Owner of the Grandpuits Advanced Plastics Recycling Plant The advanced recycling plant has an annual capacity for 15,000 tons of plastic waste, which is converted into a synthetic oil through a pyrolysis process, to produce recyclates of the same quality as virgin plastics
TotalEnergies: Vollständige Übernahme der chemischen Recyclinganlage in Grandpuits Die Anlage ist für jährlich 15.000 Tonnen Kunststoffabfälle ausgelegt, welche durch Pyrolyse in ein synthetisches Öl umgewandelt werden, um daraus Rezyklate auf Neuware-Niveau herzustellen
Stargate Hydrogen secures 21 million Euros from the EU Innovation Fund to further scale up its operations The grant will support the expansion of Stargate in Europe, enabling the production of large-scale electrolyser systems, thereby increasing the company’s ability to supply Power-to-X projects with EU-made equipment
I’m green™ bio-based Helps Deterra® Win Multiple Industry Awards for Pharmaceutical Packaging Developed with bio-based polymer, it reduces the carbon footprint of the packaging material compared to equivalent fossil-based polyethylene, all whilst maintaining the technical performance required for pharmaceutical disposal applications
„I’m green™ bio-based” verhilft Deterra® zu mehreren Branchenauszeichnungen für pharmazeutische Verpackungen Der CO₂-Fußabdruck des Verpackungsmaterials wurde im Vergleich zu gleichwertigem, fossilem Polyethylen reduziert, wobei die für die Entsorgung von Arzneimitteln erforderliche technische Leistungsfähigkeit erhalten bleibt