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17 April 202516 April 2025

Free Webinar: LCA for Renewable Carbon Products

The nova-Institute has analysed the most relevant LCA and carbon footprint studies and their implications for renewable carbon-based products, which results will be presented in a free webinar on 7 May

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16 April 202516 April 2025

How to Defossilise the Chemical Industry: RCI’s new policy proposals for a Renewable Carbon Future

New report presents policy proposals to facilitate the transition from fossil carbon to renewable carbon from biomass, CO2 and recycling in Europe

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Marine litter: what biodegradable plastics can do to solve the problem

Scientists at the Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) have studied existing strategies and are proposing additional measures to tackle the marine litter problem

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Plastikmüll im Ozean: Was biologisch abbaubare Kunststoffe zur Lösung des Problems beitragen können

Forschende des Leibniz-Zentrums für Marine Tropenforschung haben bestehende Strategien untersucht und zeigen ergänzende Wege auf, wie das Problem des Plastikmülls im Meer zukünftig besser bewältigt werden könnte

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10 April 20254 April 2025

Circularise joins expert group in leading CIRPASS-2 project to shape future legislation on digital product passports

Through 13 lighthouse pilots, the project will showcase the real-world application of DPPs at scale, demonstrating their potential to enhance traceability, sustainability, and compliance in industries

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Bridging the green skills gap with the Climate KIC Academy 

For climate solutions to thrive, people must be able to collaborate across sectors, and any action can be inspired across all levels of society

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4 April 20252 April 2025

A novel path to sustainable hydrogen storage

EU-backed researchers’ innovative materials and cutting-edge methods promise to provide Europe with cheap, efficient and environmentally friendly hydrogen storage solutions

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Neuartiger Weg zur nachhaltigen Wasserstoffspeicherung

EU-unterstützte Forscherinnen und Forscher versprechen, Europa mithilfe ihrer innovativen Materialien und modernsten Verfahren mit kostengünstigen, effizienten und umweltfreundlichen Lösungen zur Wasserstoffspeicherung zu versorgen

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28 March 202525 March 2025

Bioeconomy on the rise: Momentum building amid global challenges

The 50th anniversary of Asilomar provided a moment to reflect on the evolution of biotechnology and its ethical foundations – reminding us how scientific responsibility has shaped today’s advancements

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26 March 202521 March 2025

TOMRA to showcase advanced sorting solutions for PPWR compliance at PRSE 2025

TOMRA’s comprehensive suite of solutions – encompassing AI/deep learning, precise flake sorting and sophisticated waste analysis – is set to play a pivotal role in enabling recyclers and brand owners to meet these demands effectively

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TOMRA präsentiert PPWR-konforme Sortierlösungen auf der PRSE 2025

TOMRA bietet eine umfassende Palette von Lösungen, darunter KI-gestützte Technologien, präzise Flakesortierung und anspruchsvolle Abfallanalysen, um Recyclingunternehmen und Markenhersteller bei der effizienten Umsetzung dieser Vorgaben zu unterstützen

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17 March 202512 March 2025

INERATEC secures €70 million financing commitment for Europe’s largest e-Fuel-production plant in Frankfurt

The combined backing will finance the construction of Europe`s largest sustainable production plant in Frankfurt and research and development of future

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INERATEC sichert sich Finanzierungszusage über 70 Millionen Euro für Europas größte e-Fuel-Anlage in Frankfurt

Mit dem Finanzierungspaket will das Unternehmen in Frankfurt Europas größte Produktionsanlage bauen und seine Forschung und Entwicklung vorantreiben

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14 March 202511 March 2025

An interview with Dirk Carrez, Executive Director of BIC (Biobased Industries Consortium)

Is there Enough Biomass to Defossilise the Chemicals and Derived Materials Sector by 2050?

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10 March 20257 March 2025

The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation PPWR

Background and important key facts about the Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation

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Die EU-Verpackungsverordnung PPWR

Die wichtigsten Fakten zur Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation

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A Clean Industrial Deal for competitiveness and decarbonisation in the EU 

The Clean Industrial Deal will accelerate decarbonisation, while securing the future of manufacturing in Europe

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Clean Industrial Deal risks overlooking criticality of plastics manufacturing to Europe’s industrial base

Plastics Europe calls for greater urgency and tailored action plan

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Kunststoffe als Fundament der europäischen Industrie im Clean Industrial Deal verankern

Es fehlen dringliche Maßnahmen für eine klimaneutrale und wettbewerbsfähige Kreislaufwirtschaft

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6 March 20251 March 2025

EU Commission proposals open new horizons for industries able to combine, circularity, bioeconomy and a phase out of fossils

Europe lags behind other global regions in green business growth and loses manufacturing jobs at an accelerated pace

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4 March 20253 March 2025

Monthly news from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), February 2025

Let's take a look at what happened in February 2025 at RCI

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28 February 202524 February 2025

ICM Forum Highlights Essential Actions in New Report to Unlock the Potential of CCU to Deliver Europe’s Climate Goals

The report, developed by the Working Group on CCU, addresses key regulatory barriers, financial incentives, and policy measures required to accelerate the deployment of CCU technologies

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25 February 202524 February 2025

An exclusive interview with Frederic Van Gansberghe, CEO Futerro. The Most Innovative Bioeconomy CEO 2024

To say it – in this exclusive interview with Il Bioeconomista – is Frederic Van Gansberghe, CEO of Futerro and the Most Innovative Bioeconomy CEO 2024

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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

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17 February 202512 February 2025

Proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on circularity requirements for vehicle design and on management of end-of-life vehicles

The establishment of a harmonised calculation and verification methodology for recycled content is crucial to allow compliance with the requirements

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TecPart begrüßt den Berichtsentwurf des europäischen Parlamentes zur EU-Altfahrzeugverordnung

Ein Schritt hin zu einem ambitionierten, realistisch umsetzbaren und nachhaltigen Fahrzeugrecycling unter Einsatz von Kunststoffrezyklaten

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13 February 202512 February 2025

EU Enforces Ambitious Packaging and Recycling Rules as New Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation Takes Effect Today

Everything you need to know about the binding targets for reusable packaging, recycled content, and bio-based materials set to reshape the packaging industry by 2028

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11 February 20256 February 2025

Kommission genehmigt Beihilferegelung Frankreichs über 500 Mio. EUR zur Förderung des chemischen Recyclings von Kunststoffabfällen

Die Regelung steht allen Unternehmen aus allen Wirtschaftszweigen offen, und die Beihilfe ist auf das für die Durchführung der Vorhaben erforderliche Minimum beschränkt

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Commission approves €500 million French State aid scheme to support chemical recycling of plastic waste

In particular, the scheme is open to all companies operating in all sectors and the aid is limited to the minimum necessary to undertake the projects

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7 February 20255 February 2025

Commission launches new Biotech and Biomanufacturing Hub to support innovative companies

The Hub will also help companies identify the support available to them at EU level and how to access this support to help them to expand and grow

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Kommission startet neue Plattform für Biotechnologie und Bioproduktion für innovative Unternehmen

Sie wird Unternehmen auch helfen herauszufinden, wie sie Zugang zu der auf EU-Ebene verfügbaren Unterstützung erhalten, um zu expandieren und wachsen zu können

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6 February 20254 February 2025

Consumer Concerns: Certification and Eco-Labels

3-CO Factsheet addresses key concerns related to eco-labels and product certifications that can impact consumer behaviour and foster a change towards bio-based products

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4 February 20253 February 2025

Monthly news from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), January 2025

Here is what happened in January 2025 at RCI:

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3 February 202528 January 2025

ISCC Newsletter, January 2025

This ISCC Newsletter is reporting about certifications, challenges or success stories at the end of 2024

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30 January 202527 January 2025

European Commission Officially Recognised ISCC EU for the Certification of RFNBOs, RCFs and Forest Biomass

In September 2024, the ISCC received the positive technical assessment from the European Commission for its ISCC EU certification approach for Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin and Recycled Carbon Fuels

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27 January 202526 January 2025

Sustainable packaging: Council signs off on new rules for less waste and more re-use in the EU

Today, the Council formally adopted a regulation on packaging and packaging waste

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Nachhaltige Verpackungen: Rat beschließt neue Vorschriften für weniger Abfall und mehr Wiederverwendung in der EU

Der Rat hat heute eine Verordnung über Verpackungen und Verpackungsabfälle förmlich angenommen

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22 January 202516 January 2025

Baumwollrecycling: Innovative Technologien für nachhaltige Textilwirtschaft

Baumwolle ist der wichtigste Rohstoff der Textilindustrie. Doch die Produktion verschlingt enorme Ressourcen. Neue Recycling-Technologien könnten die Branche revolutionieren

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21 January 202516 January 2025

Major EU-funded project tExtended ready to launch second phase

tExtended will raise their awareness about the sustainability and circularity of textiles through citizens’ participation in different actions on pre-sorting and returning of used textiles

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9 January 20253 January 2025

Palm oil imports to the European Union continue to dwindle 

EU demand for palm oil continues to decline, as is once again confirmed by the EU Commission's import figures. The decrease is partly due to EU regulations requiring proof of deforestation-free supply chains

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6 January 202520 December 2024

Sustainable packaging: Council signs off on new rules for less waste and more re-use in the EU

Labelling, marking and information requirements (e.g. on material composition or recycled content) should facilitate consumer sorting and consumer choices

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2 January 202518 December 2024

European Bioplastics concludes EBC24 on a high note

The sessions highlighted advancements in bioplastics, assessed their environmental impacts and sustainability milestones, and provided a comprehensive overview of the global industry landscape

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20 December 20248 April 2025

RECYCLING Expanded

How chemical recycling could help address Europe's plastic waste challenge

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Fortschrittliches Recycling

Wie chemisches Recycling dazu beitragen könnte, Europas Problem mit Kunststoffabfällen zu lösen

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13 December 20246 December 2024

PML supports launch of ocean literacy materials for schools across Europe 

The ProBleu Resource Catalogue of teaching aids is a dynamic online resource designed to promote water literacy and ocean education

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10 December 20245 December 2024

EU Falls Short of Hydrogen Targets – A Pragmatic Regulatory Framework is Essential

The actual installed capacity stands at approximately less than a tenth of the target - because achieving the hydrogen goals for 2030 also seems increasingly unlikely

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EU verfehlt Wasserstoffziele – pragmatischer Rechtsrahmen unverzichtbar

Die tatsächlich installierte Elektrolyseleistung liegt bei weniger als einem Zehntel der Zielvorgaben, was die Erreichung der Wasserstoffziele für 2030 ebenfalls unwahrscheinlich macht

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9 December 20244 December 2024

2024 Carbon Market Report: a stable and well-functioning market, driving emissions from power and industry installations to a historic reduction of 16.5%

The European Commission has today adopted the Carbon Market Report, which analyses and presents the functioning of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) in 2023 and the first half of 2024

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A good start

GreenDot welcomes the confirmation of the new EU Commission and the formal adoption of the Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation by the European Parliament on 27th November 2024

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Ein guter Start

GreenDot begrüßt die Bestätigung der neuen EU-Kommission und die formelle Verabschiedung der Verordnung über Verpackungen und Verpackungsabfälle durch das Europäische Parlament am 27. November 2024