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14 May 20258 May 2025

New GRECO project on greener and safer bioplastics for food packaging

21 partners that have joined forces to develop and implement “Innovative biobased, biodegradable, recyclable, safe, and circular food packaging” under the lead of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki


2 May 202525 April 2025

Rice straw by-products as an efficient and sustainable solution for the construction and renovation of buildings

The STRAWMAT Operational Group focuses on boosting the economic activity of the rice sector through the valorization of the rice straw by-product as an efficient and sustainable solution for the construction sector


30 April 202524 April 2025

COM4PHA: new biodegradable bioplastics for cosmetics, food and agricultural packaging

The project is committed to developing new formulations of bioplastics based on the PHAs group to promote new lines of product development based on these biodegradable materials


17 April 202511 April 2025

NEXT-STEP: recyclable products from wood production residues for everyday applications

EU-Project aims to develop a new chemical platform, that will improve the sustainability and recyclability of polyurethane products and unlock new engineering plastic applications for polylactic acid


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

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