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?
10 March 20257 March 2025 The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation PPWR Background and important key facts about the Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation
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
Clean Industrial Deal risks overlooking criticality of plastics manufacturing to Europe’s industrial base Plastics Europe calls for greater urgency and tailored action plan
Kunststoffe als Fundament der europäischen Industrie im Clean Industrial Deal verankern Es fehlen dringliche Maßnahmen für eine klimaneutrale und wettbewerbsfähige Kreislaufwirtschaft
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
4 February 20253 February 2025 Monthly news from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), January 2025 Here is what happened in January 2025 at RCI:
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
6 December 20243 December 2024 EU regrets lack of conclusion on global plastics agreement After two years of negotiations, UN member states failed to reach an agreement
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
27 November 20242 December 2024 Waiting for Results: The Road to CBE JU Funding in 2025 Advancing the European Circular Bioeconomy by public funding
26 November 202425 November 2024 CO2SMOS Project Releases Policy Recommendations for Accelerating CarbonCapture and Utilisation in Europe The CO2SMOS Consortium Urges EU Policymakers to Address Key Gaps in Regulatory and Funding Frameworks to Enable Widespread Adoption of Sustainable CO₂-Based Chemicals
19 November 202414 November 2024 Aid by Trade Foundation Joins Make the Label Count Initiative to Promote Fair Assessment of Natural Fibres The Product Environmental Footprint Category Rules (PEFCRs) in its current form returns more positive results for synthetic fibres than for natural fibres (e.g. sustainably produced cotton or cashmere fibres)
AbTF setzt sich für die gerechte Bewertung von Naturfasern ein und wird neues Mitglied der Initiative “Make the Label Count” Die Product Environmental Footprint Category Rules (PEFCRs) beurteilen in ihrer jetzigen Form synthetische Fasern hinsichtlich Nachhaltigkeit positiver als Naturfasern, wie nachhaltig produzierte Baumwolle oder Kaschmirfasern
8 November 20244 November 2024 Taking the circular path to sustainable clothing and fishing industries The Glaukos project finds a circular solution for bio-based textile and fishing gear production using marine-friendly polymers
Auf kreislauforientierten Pfaden zur nachhaltigen Bekleidungsindustrie und Fischwirtschaft Im Rahmen des Projekts Glaukos wird eine kreislauforientierte Lösung zur Herstellung von biobasierten Textilien und Fischfanggeräten unter Einsatz meeresfreundlicher Polymere gesucht
6 November 20244 November 2024 Insektenbioraffinerie erfolgreich aufgebaut: So werden Bioabfälle zu neuen Wertstoffen Abschlusskonferenz zum Projekt »InBiRa – die Insektenbioraffinerie«
4 November 20242 November 2024 Monthly news from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), October 2024 Let's take a look at what happened in October 2024 at RCI:
28 October 202423 October 2024 The Evolution of the Biofuel and E-Fuel Production Landscape Electrification is widely regarded as a leading solution for decarbonizing the on-road transport sector. However, for certain industries, electrification may not be the most viable option, leading to the growing interest in alternative low-carbon fuels like hydrogen, ammonia, biofuels, and e-fuels
16 October 202410 October 2024 Her Majesty Queen Máxima to open the world’s first FDCA Flagship Plant This festive event will take place on 22 October 2024, in the presence of approximately 250 guests including Commissioner of the King René Paas and Eemsdelta’s Mayor Ben Visser
11 October 20248 October 2024 Indonesia urges EU to rethink deforestation rules impacting farmers Indonesia is seeking to ensure European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) does not penalise its smallholder farmers, whose livelihoods depend on exports to Europe
10 October 20248 October 2024 European Algae Biomass president sees expansion of algae products in daily life, calls for improved EU algae market Driven by a vision to advance Europe’s algae sector, Carlos Unamunzaga, President of the European Algae Biomass Association, spoke with Euractiv’s Fiona Alston about his plans to raise the profile of algae in the public eye
8 October 20241 October 2024 Challenging start for the EU’s revenue based on non-recycled plastic packaging waste The EU’s plastic-based own resource aims to provide an incentive to reduce the consumption of single-use plastics, foster recycling rates, and boost the circular economy