10 March 202510 March 2025 Bacterial nanocellulose: A sustainable alternative to forest resource consumption One of the most promising options is a biopolymer produced by certain bacteria that offers unique properties and a more environmentally friendly manufacturing process
24 February 202518 February 2025 AIMPLAS develops a demonstrator for the Digital Passport for plastic products This solution officially demonstrates that plastic products comply with all European regulations
19 February 202514 February 2025 SYMBA EU Project: Transforming bio-based industries through industrial symbiosis Unlike traditional waste management approaches, Industrial symbiosis fosters a closed-loop system that maximizes resource efficiency, reduces waste, and minimizes pollution
12 February 202511 February 2025 CO2 Revolution 2025: Fueling the Future, Capturing Possibilities Exploring Innovative Pathways in Green Hydrogen, Carbon Capture, and (Biogenic) CO2 Utilisation at the CO2-Based Fuels and Chemicals Conference
Die CO2-Wende 2025: Rohstoffe der Zukunft, Potenziale der Gegenwart Innovative Wege zu grünem Wasserstoff, moderner Kohlendioxidabscheidung und Nutzung von (biogenem) CO2 auf der CO2-Based Fuels and Chemicals Conference
17 January 202513 January 2025 The Future of Plastics Lies in Bioplastics and Advanced Biotechnology Using bacteria isolated from various environments has enabled AIMPLAS to successfully reduce biodegradation times
14 January 20259 January 2025 A Step Forward in Recycling: The RECLAIM Project and Its Innovative Equipment for Plastic Waste This portable system is designed to address a critical need in remote areas where building waste treatment plants is unfeasible
5 December 20242 December 2024 BIO4EEB Project: promoting bio-based insulating materials in construction AIMPLAS is participating in the European BIO4EEB Project, which aims to significantly increase the use of bio-based insulating materials to promote a greener construction industry
25 November 202420 November 2024 Shoe soles and heels with a new 3D printing material based on tanned leather waste AIMPLAS, Pikolinos, Evatalking and the Footwear Technology Centre of La Rioja are working on the ECOFAP Project to develop a new 3D printing material based on recycled natural leather
3D-Druck: Wie Lederreste zu Schuhsohlen werden Mit dem Ecofap-Projekt sollen Lederreste aus der Schuhproduktion zu Material für den 3D-Druck werden. Wie hilft das Projekt der Schuhindustrie, nachhaltiger zu wirtschaften? Und welche technologischen Herausforderungen werden dabei gelöst?
24 October 202422 October 2024 Polymeer launches Initiative to convert Brewery Waste into high-quality Bioplastics POLYMEER focuses on the efficient conversion of BSG into high-performance bioplastics to replace fossil raw materials
22 October 202416 October 2024 Critical Developments Shaping Sustainable Industry Week 2024: Leading Suppliers, Speakers & Hot Topics With over 3,000 professionals expected to attend, this event will showcase several industry leaders demonstrating today’s new-age technologies focused on sustainable materials, chemicals, and manufacturing processes
15 October 202415 October 2024 New ReBioCycle project on novel recycling and up-cycling solutions for bio-plastics Several bioeconomy hubs from Europe will be focusing on mechanical recycling, chemical recycling, enzymatic recycling and microbial recycling
7 October 20242 October 2024 BIOFAST helps reduce the time taken for biodegradation tests on bioplastics in composting environments The BIOFAST Project not only demonstrated an effective reduction in the time taken to perform biodegradation tests applied to bioplastics, but also generated significant economic and environmental impact
Biofast: Abbau von Biokunststoffen beschleunigt Das Projekt Biofast hat erfolgreich gezeigt, dass die Testdauer für die biologische Abbaubarkeit von Biokunststoffen verkürzt werden kann
2 October 202423 September 2024 Reinforcing plastic polymers with cellulose and other natural fibers Regardless of the chosen composite, the goal is to enhance the properties of the base polymer matrix with the reinforcement material
26 August 202422 August 2024 Advanced Recycling Conference 2024: New Focus Areas and Innovative Program Announced Shaping the Future of Recycling From PVC and Textiles to Engineering Thermoplastics and Digital Solutions
Advanced Recycling Conference 2024 glänzt mit neuen Schwerpunkten und innovativem Programm Die Zukunft des Recyclings gestalten: Von PVC- und Textil-Recycling bis hin zu technischen Thermoplasten und digitalen Lösungen
1 July 202428 June 2024 AIMPLAS studies the quality of recycled plastics from automotive waste to help increase their use in this industry As one of the world’s greatest consumers of plastics, the automotive industry is steadily increasing the percentage of recycled plastic to produce more sustainable vehicles and reduce their environmental impact
27 June 202421 June 2024 A project converts biodegradable plastic waste into green energy The main objective of VALPLAST seeks to implement an alternative to current management of biodegradable plastic packaging waste that is aligned with circular economy principles
15 May 202413 May 2024 SYMBA: promoting circularity in the bio-based industrial ecosystem through AI-driven solutions The project aims to revolutionize industrial practices by promoting symbiotic relationships within bio-based ecosystems
24 April 202421 June 2024 Sustainable construction materials using industrial CO2 emissions and citrus peels The BUILD-LIMONENE initiative to develop new additives and biodegradable materials that can be used in the construction industry and become viable alternatives to the materials currently available in the market
29 February 202426 February 2024 Plant waste for adhesives and packaging with mechanochemistry The FUSTARISE Project, promoted by AIMPLAS aims to find more sustainable solutions to give plant waste from agriculture and forestry a second life in the form of sustainable bio-based products such as capsules and adhesives
12 January 20246 January 2024 A new EU project to valorize slaughterhouse waste and paper and pulp sludge Valorisation of different organic wastes to produce cost-efficient polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) for agricultural and personal care applications
8 January 202422 December 2023 That’s a wrap for EBC23 European Bioplastics wraps up two days of insightful sessions, policy panel and market data analysis at EBC23
8 December 20234 December 2023 The BioSupPack project advances in the development of bio-based packaging solutions derived from beer production waste The prototypes will be assessed regarding their environmental and socio-economic sustainability and safety
14 November 20238 November 2023 Methanol, the engine for energy transition The environmental benefits make green methanol an appealing option in the context of energetical transition
13 November 20237 November 2023 AIMPLAS is developing food and cosmetic packaging products from ocean by-products such as fish gelatine and fishing nets within the EcoeFISHent project 34 partners from 7 different countries participate in this initiative which aims to promote a demonstrable and replicable cluster for eco-efficient valorization of fishing and fish industries side-streams
2 November 20232 November 2023 News from CCU – From Carbon Capture and Green Hydrogen production to CO₂ Utilisation for Chemicals, Advanced Fuels, Polymers, Proteins and Minerals and its related Political Framework Next nova Session on 5 December 2023
24 October 202325 October 2023 Decarbonizing the transport: e-fuels from CO₂ AIMPLAS: The use of CO2 as a prime material or co-reactant is a challenge and an opportunity, it activates the search for innovations in the chemical industry to decrease our dependency on fossil fuels in transports
20 October 202319 October 2023 AIMPLAS turns poultry feather waste into sustainable foams suitable for hydroponic crop systems AIMPLAS is working on the development of new foams made with poultry feathers for sustainable hydroponic crop systems within the framework of UNLOCK, an initiative funded by the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme
21 September 202321 September 2023 A Broad Range of Advanced Recycling Technologies Keeps Carbon in the Loop Register now: The Advanced Recycling Conference 2023, November 28-29, 2023 in Cologne, Germany and online
Advanced Recycling Technologies – Neue Recycling-Methoden halten Kohlenstoff im Kreislauf Jetzt anmelden: Die Advanced Recycling Conference 2023 vom 28.-29. November 2023 in Köln und online
11 September 20236 September 2023 Aimplas coordinates FOREST project to facilitate transportation sector decarbonization Fourteen partners are developing bio-based polymers, additives and recycled carbon fibers for the creation of competitive multifunctional biocomposite solutions
4 September 202329 August 2023 New bio-based materials from non-biodegradable plastic waste for the packaging and pharmaceutical industries The role of AIMPLAS in the project involved the pretreatment of plastics using microwave-assisted thermochemical degradation
28 August 202323 August 2023 Do biodegradable bioplastics provide a safe answer to plastic pollution? Biodegradability is not something to be taken for granted
14 August 20238 August 2023 AIMPLAS participates in a European project to develop environmentally sustainable printed electronics International team of researchers is developing metal-free electronic components from bio-derived adhesives, conductive inks and flexible substrates
Umweltfreundliche gedruckte Elektronik aus Biokunststoff Ein internationales Forschungsteam entwickelt metallfreie Elektronik aus biologisch hergestellten Klebstoffen, leitfähigen Tinten und flexiblen Substraten
8 August 20233 August 2023 BeonNAT demonstrates the potential of biomass cultivated to produce bioplastics for cosmetics, biochar and pet litter The Selection Committee chose six of the most promising species to assess their suitability for use in the manufacture of the end products
7 June 20232 June 2023 AIMPLAS is working on using end-of-life tyres to create more sustainable materials with improved properties for construction The group is working within the RECICAUTXU Project, which focuses on developing industrial processes to obtain a new generation of composite materials loaded with devulcanized rubber particles from end-of-life tyres (ELTs)
21 April 202318 April 2023 AIMPLAS participates in a new EU project bringing to the market high-quality polyester textile products from the valorisation of CO2 waste streams New European project demonstrate its first-of-its-kind technology producing commercially viable sustainable PET textile products from CO2 waste streams at industrial scale
24 March 202321 March 2023 What is the difference between ‘biodegradable’ and ‘compostable’? Any product is 'biodegradable' in compost under aerobic conditions when it can be broken down by the action of microorganisms in the presence of oxygen
16 March 202313 March 2023 Große Chancen und Herausforderungen für Biokunststoffe AIMPLAS Seminar: Die weltweite Produktion von Biokunststoffen verdreifacht sich bis 2027 auf 6,3 Mio. t, doch es sind auch Herausforderungen zu meistern
Global AIMPLAS Seminar Highlights Biopolymers Innovations for agriculture and packaging that use bioplastics or sustainable bio-composites were featured
9 March 20236 March 2023 Hydrogen: The path towards decarbonisation The full energy transition to hydrogen will be an important pillar for facing the power of decarbonising all areas of the economy so that the roadmap for hydrogen is established
Production of Bioplastics Will Triple by 2027 and Reach 6.3 Million Tonnes AIMPLAS, the Plastics Technology Centre, inaugurated the eighth edition of its International Seminar on Biopolymers and Sustainable Composites, where nearly 20 speakers discussed the challenges and opportunities facing the bioplastics industry, and presented their innovations and success stories
9 February 20237 February 2023 Fairbrics Raises €22 M to Bring to Market its CO2-Based Polyester Fiber and Reduce the Textile Industry’s Carbon Footprint €17 M come from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 Research & Innovation Program and 5 M€ from Partners to the Technology Upscaling Project
Fairbrics beschafft 22 Millionen €, um seine CO2-basierte Polyesterfaser auf den Markt zu bringen und die Kohlenstoffbilanz der Textilindustrie zu reduzieren 17 Millionen € kommen aus dem Horizon 2020 Forschungs- und Innovationsprogramm der Europäischen Union und 5 Millionen € von Partnern des Technology Upscaling Projects
6 February 20231 February 2023 AIMPLAS collaborates in a new European project to make blueprint for reducing textile waste by 80% The tExtended project started last December and will achieve this objective by developing and demonstrating effective textile recovery, waste valorization and recycling processes
17 January 202311 January 2023 AIMPLAS participates in the EU REPurpose project on safe and sustainable design of elastomeric plastics from recycling of post-consumer waste Collaboration project to be a game-changer in tackling recycling of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and creating new thermoplastic elastomer polymers