22 October 202516 October 2025 Polybutylensuccinat (PBS) – Biobasierter Kunststoff mit Zukunft Neue Typen des Biokunststoffs PBS für industrielle Anwendungen
Building a young but ambitious bioeconomy: South Africa and the Netherlands join forces The Netherlands Agricultural Network (LAN) team at the Dutch Embassy in Pretoria sees a growing number of companies interested in innovative projects and pilots
Prometheus Powers AI With Fuel Made From Air Orders now open for fuel for carbon-neutral AI power, delivered off-grid and at scale
bvse-Jahrestagung 2025: Recyclingwirtschaft fordert offene Märkte und politische Rückendeckung Die Recyclingwirtschaft kann sich den gesamtwirtschaftlichen Entwicklungen nicht entziehen, erfüllt jedoch weiterhin eine zentrale Aufgabe: die Versorgung der Industrie mit Sekundärrohstoffen
21 October 202520 October 2025 Strengthening Europe’s Bioeconomy through Smarter Certification – What Policy can do The final policy brief of the EU-funded project BioReCer identifies key-challenges for certification of bio-based feedstock and provides targeted recommendations for businesses, certification and labelling scheme (CSL) holders and policy makers
Mercedes-Benz is the first automotive company to drive forward the “Renewable Carbon Initiative” Together with partners such as BASF, Covestro, Michelin, Continental and WWF, the brand aims to develop innovative solutions for a carbon-based circular economy while eliminating the use of fossil resources
Mercedes-Benz treibt als erstes Automobilunternehmen die „Renewable Carbon Initiative“ voran Gemeinsam mit Partnern wie BASF, Covestro, Michelin, Continental und WWF will die Marke innovative Lösungen für eine kohlenstoffbasierte Kreislaufwirtschaft entwickeln und dabei auf fossile Rohstoffe verzichten
Anellotech Demonstrates Scalable Chemical Recycling Solution for Flexible Film Packaging Plas-TCat® catalytic cracking technology offers a breakthrough solution by converting mixed, multilayer, and contaminated plastics directly into the same high-value chemicals used to make new plastics
Researchers turn coffee and plastic waste into climate solution The patent from Sharjah University outlines a novel and highly detailed method with promising potential to reduce environmental pollution, industrial emissions, and anthropogenic CO₂
Reinventing rubber: Plastic Energy announces pioneering recycling breakthrough that could slash emissions The breakthrough product offers a lower-carbon, circular alternative to carbon black, an unsustainable material used primarily in rubber manufacturing to improve rubber properties
Plastik im Fokus: Weltleitmesse zur Zukunft der Kreislaufwirtschaft Mit der Sonderschau "Plastics Shape the Future" hat Plastics Europe Deutschland auf der K 2025 gezeigt, dass Kreislaufwirtschaft nur gelingt, wenn Erzeuger, Verarbeiter, Maschinenbauer und Recycler an einem Strang ziehen
FENC develops recycled PET-based materials for bio-driven footwear FENC leverages its expertise to develop various recycled polyester (rPET) components, including shoe uppers, laces, linings, insoles, shanks, and toe caps
Skytree Validates DAC System to Generate Pure, Beverage-Grade Liquid CO₂ On-Site Liquefying captured CO₂ provides crucial logistical and operational flexibility, enables easy storage and transport
20 October 202516 October 2025 Turning residual materials into resources: Bio-based adhesives for wood-based materials In the “LowEPanel” research project, scientists at the Fraunhofer WKI testing formaldehyde-free adhesives made from lignin and hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) for the production of sustainable particle boards using regional wood residues
Von Reststoffen zu Ressourcen: Biobasierte Klebstoffe für Holzwerkstoffe Im Forschungsprojekt »LowEPanel« testen Forscher vom Fraunhofer-Institut WKI formaldehydfreie Klebstoffe aus Lignin und Hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) zur Herstellung nachhaltiger Spanplatten aus regionalen Holzresten
Fashion for Good Launches “Beyond50 Denim” to Address Hemp Integration Barriers In Global Denim Production The project: Combining Cottonised Hemp and Green Chemistry will validate the synergistic integration of two innovations by accelerating the use of hemp as an alternative to conventional cotton in denim
Special offer from The Renewable Carbon Initiative – profit from free membership in 2025 The Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI) unites more than 80 companies leading the shift toward renewable carbon in chemicals and materials – and it is time for your organisation to take its place at our table!
Geno Announces New Partnership with Sojitz to Accelerate Commercialization of World’s First Plant-Based Nylon-6 Collaboration Can Enable Plant-Based Sourcing for Industry
FKuR auf der K 2025: Kunststoffe, die sich im Boden auflösen Neu ist das LDPE-Rezyklat Paluren von Palurec/Hürth, das aus Getränkekartons stammt - daneben finden Besucher:innen Produktbeispiele für Terralene-Compounds aus Bio-PE sowie aus den I’m green biobased PE- und EVA-Typen von Braskem
Bamboo-based plastic can be made to biodegrade quickly, but hold up in tough conditions Material science: Biodegradable bamboo plastic as strong as regular plastic
IFIB 2025, International Forum on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioeconomy The presentations covered a wide range of bioeconomy subjects, as did the discussions - rom keynotes to innovations, from long-term strategies to concrete business cases
IFIB 2025, International Forum on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioeconomy Die Präsentationen deckten von Keynotes bis hin zu Innovationen, von langfristigen Strategien bis hin zu konkreten Geschäftsideen ein breites Spektrum an Themen der Bioökonomie ab, ebenso wie die Diskussionen
17 October 202513 October 2025 Scientists create natural plastics for everyday packaging The study, led by two researchers of the Monash University, provides a framework for designing bioplastics for temperature-sensitive packaging, addressing the global challenge of single-use plastic waste
Holzwerkstoffe aus leichtem Laubholz Projekt MatLeicht entwickelt Konzept zur Nutzung heimischer Laubholzressourcen
Strengthening soy for better bioplastics Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis using surface chemistry to improve the strength of soy and cellulose-based biomaterials
KIKS launches open beta phase – AI platform for the plastics industry From sustainability and raw material availability to digitalization the platform provides companies with AI-supported, data-driven tools that can be used along the entire value chain
KIKS startet offene Beta-Phase – KI-Plattform für die Kunststoffbranche Von Nachhaltigkeit über Rohstoffverfügbarkeit bis hin zur Digitalisierung stellt die Plattform Unternehmen KI-gestützte, datengetriebene Werkzeuge bereit, die entlang der gesamten Wertschöpfungskette eingesetzt werden können
Turning ocean carbon into biodegradable plastic System is first to pull carbon dioxide from the ocean and convert it to valuable product
Scientists grow mini human brains to power computers Biocomputing is something the most of us are linking with some science fiction, but indeed, researchers from the swiss FinalSpark lab took to start stem cells derived from human skin cells, which they had to buy from a clinic in Japan
16 October 202514 October 2025 Driving Innovation in Chemical Recycling for Complex Material-Waste: Interview with Addible Offers Insights Ahead of the Advanced Recycling Conference 2025 The solution of breaking down materials at the molecular level, unlocks high-value resources, that are difficult to recover using traditional methods
Bio-Based Fabric with Integrated Sensors Continuously Monitors Asphalt Road Conditions A new monitoring system from Fraunhofer researchers and partners detects damage early on and continuously monitors the condition of the underlying asphalt layer, comprehensively and without causing any damage
Biobasiertes Gewebe mit integrierter Sensorik überwacht Zustand von Asphaltstraßen kontinuierlich Ein neues Monitoringsystem von Fraunhofer-Forschenden und Partnern erkennt Schäden frühzeitig und überwacht den Zustand der Asphalttragschicht kontinuierlich, flächendeckend und zerstörungsfrei
Navigating standards for biobased and biodegradable materials New report provides an accessible overview of the key standards, certifications, and testing methods that underpin claims of bio-based content, biodegradability, and compostability
Turning rust into fuel: MANA advances green rust catalyst for next-gen hydrogen vehicles Report an inexpensive iron hydroxide catalyst that could support the use of sodium borohydride as a hydrogen storage material
Candiani adopts SURLYN™ PC 2000 REN for a new range of more sustainable premium cream jars In collaboration with DOW G.CANDIANI offers specific solutions-customized caps, jars, and bottles in addition to a wide range of standard cream jars made from SURLYN™
ECOFUNC pioneers eco-friendly, functional and circular building materials for sustainable construction and beyond Funded by the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) under the European Union’s Horizon Europe Framework ECOFUNC will drive market adoption and mainstream new bio-based materials
15 October 202514 October 2025 Invitation to the 3-CO Final Event: Empowering Bio-Based Choices Through Smart Certification By developing smart label design guidelines, digital support tools, and implementing social innovation strategies, 3-CO addresses transparency and trust in bio-based products
Biobasierte und biohybride Materialien Schneller, besser, bio: Neue funktionale Kunststoffalternativen
Hassle-Free Plastic Recycling The Era of Hassle-Free Plastic Recycling Is Becoming a Reality! KIMM-led Plasma Project Develops the World’s First Technology to Recycle Mixed Waste Plastics Without Sorting
Battery made from natural materials could replace conventional lithium-ion batteries What if the next battery you buy was made from the same kinds of ingredients found in your body? That’s the idea behind a breakthrough battery material made from natural, biodegradable components. It’s so natural, it could even be consumed as food
Essbare, biologisch abbaubare Batterie könnte Lithium-Ionen-Batterien ersetzen Forscher entwickeln Batteriematerial aus körpereigenen Substanzen
KAIST, KRICT, Ecopro HN boost smart farm yields with direct air capture technology Small direct air capture units set to raise greenhouse CO2 to ideal levels for crops
Healthcare has a plastic problem – biomaterials can help Biomaterials can lower healthcare emissions and simplify waste management
14 October 20258 October 2025 SK Chemicals to Exhibit at the World’s Largest Plastics Trade Fair, Showcasing 70+ Commercialized Materials and End Products Under the slogan “On-hand solution for a sustainable tomorrow,” SK Chemicals will showcase its technical readiness and execution capability to deliver immediate solutions for customers
SK chemicals stellt auf der weltweit größten Kunststoffmesse aus und präsentiert über 70 bereits kommerzialisierte Materialien und Endprodukte Unter dem Leitmotiv „On-hand solution for a sustainable tomorrow" präsentiert SK chemicals seine technische Reife und Umsetzungsfähigkeit für sofort verfügbare Lösungen
TotalEnergies and CooperVision Join Forces to Introduce ISCC PLUS-certified Plastic into Contact Lens Packaging Both companies are implementing certified renewable polypropylene through a mass balance approach in certain CooperVision blister packs
Syensqo pioneers innovative recycling technology for circular sulfone polymers New proprietary processes enable infinite recycling of PSU, PPSU and PESU
Syensqo: Neue Recyclingtechnologie für zirkuläre Sulfonpolymere Die neue Technologie stützt sich u.a. auf herstellerspezifische chemische Recyclingverfahren, um Monomer-Ausgangsmaterial für die unendliche Wiederverwendung in neuen Polymerprodukten zu erhalten
Closed Loop Partners’ Composting Consortium, With the Biodegradable Products Institute and US Composting Council, Awards Grants to Composting Facilities & Municipalities Across the U.S. Eight municipal and composter-led projects received funding for organics and compostable packaging recovery from the new, collaborative grant program to expand access, infrastructure and regional capacity. That Are Advancing Recovery of Compostable Packaging