5 June 20263 June 2026 Natürlich gut – Biobasierte Compounds und Folien für anspruchsvolle Anwendungen Der Markt für biobasierte Kunststoffe wird sich in den kommenden fünf Jahren nahezu verdoppeln. Lag die Produktionsmenge im Jahr 2025 noch bei 4,5 Millionen Tonnen, soll sie sich Hochrechnungen zufolge bis 2030 auf mehr als 8,5 Millionen Tonnen steigern
HKRITA Joins Hands With Mainland Partners To Advance Circular Technology This honour underscores the industry’s confidence in the Green Machine’s role in advancing circular innovation
3 June 202628 May 2026 traceless® opens first industrial production facility for nature-based material innovation Hamburg-based materials pioneer traceless® has created the world’s first industrial production facilities for a next-generation natural polymer technology. The goal is to combat global plastic pollution, end dependence on fossil raw materials, and build a circular bioeconomy in Europe
traceless® eröffnet erste industrielle Produktionsanlage für naturbasierte Materialinnovation Der Hamburger Materialpionier traceless® schafft die weltweit ersten industriellen Produktionskapazitäten für eine Naturpolymer-Technologie der neuen Generation. Ziel ist es, die weltweite Plastikverschmutzung zu bekämpfen, die Abhängigkeit von fossilen Rohstoffen zu beenden und eine zirkuläre Bioökonomie in Europa aufzubauen
Agilyx ASA increases shareholding in GreenDot Global to over 50% Agilyx will meet the requirements to fully consolidate GreenDot’s financial statements, and upon closing of the transaction, will begin consolidation accounting
BitByBit: PHA cutting boards bring circular materials into the kitchen Founded by Wessel Schönekerl, the company combines material innovation with local production in the Netherlands, aiming to demonstrate that sustainable consumer products can be manufactured closer to the end market while maintaining design quality and functionality
Low-cost solar PV can turn CO2 into profitable materials enabling negative emissions Three recent studies on electricity-based carbon fiber, silicon carbide, and graphene aimed at enabling large-scale negative emissions by 2050
Enzymes as recycling heroes: Leipzig University researches sustainable plastic recycling Enzymatic PET recycling becoming suitable for industrial use
Enzyme als Recycling-Helden: Universität Leipzig forscht an nachhaltiger Plastikverwertung Enzymatisches PET-Recycling wird industrietauglich
Liquid Wind AB Declared Bankrupt Liquid Wind AB, the parent company of the Liquid Wind Group, was declared bankrupt on 11 May 2026. Lawyer Lars Melin of the law firm Styrks was appointed as bankruptcy trustee
2 June 20262 June 2026 Could the production of European chemicals be achieved without naphtha and steam crackers? What alternative pathways could be viable in the future? This paper mainly focuses on methanol, ethanol and biodiesel
Investments totalling more than 5 billion with a future bio-based quota for plastics in Europe Implementing a 5% bio-based quota for all polymers produced in Europe could be just as successful as the introduction of biofuels
Recovering critical materials from batteries: Chinese inventors selected as finalists for the European Inventor Award 2026 As global demand for electric vehicles and energy storage grows rapidly, securing sustainable supplies of critical battery materials has become a strategic priority worldwide
Monthly News from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), May 2026 May Highlights: Three New RCI Projects Kicked Off, Participation in Survey, New Roundtable in June, Involvement in core groups of CCA WGs, WG Policy Work, Call to Action: Sign Braskem and Carbon Trust’s Initiative, Ambassador Activities in Brussels and Beyond
Zurückgewinnung kritischer Materialien aus Batterien: Chinesische Erfinder als Finalisten für den Europäischen Erfinderpreis 2026 benannt Vor dem Hintergrund einer rasch steigenden globalen Nachfrage nach Elektrofahrzeugen und Energiespeichern ist die Suche nach nachhaltigen Quellen für kritische Batteriematerialien weltweit zu einer Priorität geworden
KRICT demonstrates direct CO2-to-gasoline and naphtha production at 50 kg per day Successful pilot-scale demonstration of direct conversion of carbon dioxide into liquid hydrocarbons without the conventional intermediate carbon monoxide conversion step
Hyosung TNC Marks a Major Step in its Integrated Bio-Spandex Platform at Global Fashion Summit 2026 Hyosung TNC’s participation at this year’s Summit included an on-stage panel session at the DR Concert Hall, a private leadership roundtable hosted in collaboration with Global Fashion Agenda, and an Innovation Forum presence designed to bring the bio-based material journey to life for attendees
Essentra surpasses 2030 emissions target five years early Essentra Components, the global manufacturer and distributor of essential industrial components, today announced that it has surpassed its 2030 Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitment five years ahead of schedule, by achieving a 62% reduction in scope one and two emissions against its 2019 baseline
Notice Regarding Withdrawal from the Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) Business After careful consideration of future prospects, Mitsubishi Chemical has concluded that achieving sustainable growth in this business will be difficult and has therefore decided to withdraw from the business
1 June 20262 June 2026 Renewable Materials Conference: Book your Booth now! The Global Networking Point of the Renewable Carbon Economy will take place in Siegburg near Cologne, Germany, 22 to 24 September
ZOOM-Interview with Alex Hogan (CEO of Vioneo) by Michael Carus (nova-Institut/RCI), 11 May 2026 The vision of Vioneo as 'fossil-free pioneers for the plastics industry, using green methanol to produce fossil-free polypropylene and polyethylene on a commercial scale' will be realised in China, not in Europe. Michael asks Alex why this is the case.
UPM acquires Ray Technology®intellectual property from Avantium, broadening its bio-based glycols IP portfolio The acquisition strategically broadens the scope of UPM's IP portfolio safeguarding biomass-to-glycols conversion pathways and adds optionality for future process configurations as UPM continues to scale its bio-based chemicals business
UPM erwirbt die geistigen Eigentumsrechte an Ray Technology® von Avantium und erweitert damit sein IP-Portfolio im Bereich biobasierter Glykole Die Übernahme erweitert strategisch den Umfang des IP-Portfolios von UPM, das die Umwandlungswege von Biomasse zu Glykolen absichert, und bietet zusätzliche Optionen für künftige Prozesskonfigurationen, während UPM sein Geschäft mit biobasierten Chemikalien weiter ausbaut
LanzaTech Selects North Sea Port, Ghent as Site for Europe’s First Commercial Alcohol-to-Jet SAF Facility €500 Million Project Targets 79 000 Tonnes of Sustainable Aviation Fuel and 9 000 Tonnes of Renewable Diesel Annually
LanzaTech wählt Gent als Standort für Europas erste kommerzielle Alkohol-zu-Jet-SAF-Anlage 500-Millionen-Euro-Projekt zielt auf 79000 Tonnen nachhaltigen Flugkraftstoff und 9000 Tonnen erneuerbaren Diesel pro Jahr
Start-ups as drivers of innovation in the tire circular economy AZuR networks innovative start-ups with established industry partners
AZuR vernetzt innovative Start-ups der Reifen-/Recyclingbranche mit etablierten Industriepartnern Einzigartiges Bündnis für die Reifen-Kreislaufwirtschaft in Europa
29 May 202626 May 2026 Important Study from nova-Institute Recognised by Nature Magazine Nature highlights nova’s modelling: biomass is essential for defossilisation — but only part of the solution
Trillium Raises $13M to Launch World’s First Demonstration Plant for Bio-based Acrylonitrile Following a successful multi-year pilot program validating its glycerol-to-acrylonitrile technology, Trillium selected INEOS Nitriles’ Green Lake facility to host the world’s first demonstration plant (deemed “Project Falcon”) for the manufacture of 100% bio-based acrylonitrile
Sunfire to Build Electrolysis Test Facility at BASF Site in Schwarzheide The partnership underscores the growing importance of the Lausitz region as a transforming energy hub and as a location for future technologies
Sunfire baut Elektrolyse-Testanlage am BASF-Standort Schwarzheide Die Partnerschaft unterstreiche die wachsende Bedeutung der Lausitz als Energieregion im Wandel und als Standort für Zukunftstechnologien
Waste feedstocks could replace fossil carbon in 87 per cent of cosmetic formulations Engineering biology and circular feedstocks offer a route out of the cosmetics sector's fossil carbon dependency, but UK regulation is adding cost and delay to commercialisation.
GAIA BioMaterials obtains European patent for PLA-free film extrusion materials GAIA BioMaterials has received final confirmation on the approval of its European patent for PLA-free film extrusion materials
Blends of bio-based polyesters as a building block for replacing conventional polyolefins Scientists at Fraunhofer CCPE systematically investigated the influence of processing and material composition on the properties of PBSA/PLA blend films
Blends aus biobasierten Polyestern als Baustein für den Ersatz konventioneller Polyolefine Wissenschaftlerinnen und Wissenschaftler des Fraunhofer CCPE untersuchten systematisch den Einfluss von Verarbeitung und Materialzusammensetzung auf die Eigenschaften von PBSA-/PLA-Blendfolien
Biogenic carbon dioxide storage and mineral carbonation uptake in EU buildings At the building level, bio-based materials show the largest storage effects
28 May 202628 May 2026 Are you ready for a bio-based quota? Join the nova Workshop today! The nova-Institute’s 'Renewable Feedstock' department offers a concise and timely expert workshop to help you prepare for the political challenges ahead
Einladung zum PerPlacsBio Workshop am 18. Juni 2026 in Bad Sassendorf Expert:innen der Universität Münster, der Hochschule Rottenburg und des nova-Instituts laden Sie herzlich zum Workshop „Perspektiven für biologisch abbaubare Kunststoffe in Land- und Forstwirtschaft“ am 18. Juni im Haus Düsse in Bad Sassendorf ein
UPM, Michelman and BOBST introduce bio-based paper packaging concept aligned with EU packaging rules By combining fiber-based materials, bio-based coatings, and coating line expertise, the three companies have built ready-to-implement structures that deliver strong barrier performance and heat sealability
CJ Biomaterials and Yuhan-Kimberly Launch World’s First Reusable Nonwoven Paper Towel Made with Amorphous PHA PHACT™ A1000P is derived from sustainably grown, plant-based raw materials including sugarcane
Closing the Carbon Cycle: Unraveling the Roles of Light and Heat in CO2 Photocatalysis Researchers reveal how photocatalytic and photothermal processes work together to enhance CO2-to-CH4 conversion
Biesterfeld and traceless materials form strategic partnership Distributor and material innovator aim to bring plastic-free injection moulding materials to market at scale
Biesterfeld und traceless materials gehen strategische Partnerschaft ein Distributeur und Materialinnovator treiben die Markterschließung kunststofffreier Spritzgussmaterialien voran
SKKU Researchers Develop Breakthrough “Gas Battery” Technology that Generates Electricity from Greenhouse Gases The system, known as the Gas Capture and Electricity Generator (GCEG), introduces a mechanism that converts captured emissions directly into usable energy
27 May 20262 June 2026 The Updated Poster on Biodegradable Polymers in Various Environments has been Released As part of the PerPlacsBio project, nova-Institute has updated its popular poster on the biodegradability of polymers in different environments. The updated version reflects current standards, certifications and the latest scientific findings. The poster can be used to assess biodegradable alternatives for use in agriculture and forestry, and it is now available in German for the first time
Das aktualisierte Poster zu biologisch abbaubaren Polymeren in verschiedenen Umgebungen wurde veröffentlicht Im Rahmen des PerPlacsBio-Projekts hat das nova-Institut sein beliebtes Poster zur biologischen Abbaubarkeit von Polymeren in verschiedenen Umgebungen aktualisiert. Die aktualisierte Version berücksichtigt aktuelle Normen, Zertifizierungen und die neuesten wissenschaftlichen Erkenntnisse. Das Poster kann zur Bewertung biologisch abbaubarer Alternativen für den Einsatz in der Land- und Forstwirtschaft herangezogen werden und ist nun erstmals auch auf Deutsch verfügbar
Bayer and bp form Strategic Alliance to jointly scale camelina as intermediate crop for biofuels The alliance aims to further develop a reliable intermediate oilseeds market to help meet the growing demand for biodiesel, renewable diesel (RD) and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) markets
Bayer und bp schließen strategische Allianz, um Camelina für die Produktion von Biokraftstoffen zu nutzen Ziel ist es, einen Markt zu schaffen, der die wachsende Nachfrage für Biodiesel, erneuerbaren Diesel und nachhaltige Flugkraftstoffe bedient
Europe’s Textile Future at a Turning Point: New 2030 Circularity Blueprint Aims to Scale Recycling and Unlock Investment Opportunities Global Fashion Agenda (GFA) is launching the 2030 Circularity Blueprint, in partnership with ReHubs