16 May 202513 May 2025 Making fertilisers for the world, the eco-friendly and energy efficient way The EU-funded CONFETI project is developing a self-powered, sustainable solution to fertiliser production that can be used even in countries with limited resources
Umweltfreundliche und energieeffiziente Herstellung von Düngemitteln Im Rahmen des EU-finanzierten Projekts CONFETI wird eine nachhaltige Lösung für die Düngemittelproduktion erstellt, die auch in Ländern mit begrenzten Ressourcen eingesetzt werden kann.
15 May 202515 May 2025 Free Webinar: Solar-driven Pyrolysis of Biomass: Insights, Experiences and Challenges In a free webinar for students and early-career scientists on 26 June 2025 (13:00-15:00 CET), five experts from the PYSOLO project will provide insights into their current work and latest results
13 May 20257 May 2025 Ökodesign-Verordnung: Polymere vorerst ausgeklammert Der erste Arbeitsplan der Europäischen Kommission für die Umsetzung der Ökodesign-Verordnung steht. Überraschung: Polymere sind davon (noch) nicht betroffen
8 May 20252 May 2025 Biodiesel consumption falls sharply again UFOP is calling on the new German government to abolish the double counting of biofuels from certain waste oils and fats, naming crop types or criteria for the required certification
7 May 20256 May 2025 EU-Kommission startet Konsultation zur neuen Bioökonomie-Strategie Bis zum 15. Juli werden Meinungen von Unternehmen, Forschungseinrichtungen, Bürgern und anderen Interessengruppen gesammelt
6 May 202529 April 2025 Plastikindustrie verfehlt Recyclingziel deutlich Die europäische Plastikindustrie hatte angekündigt, das Recycling von Plastik bis 2025 deutlich zu steigern. Nach NDR-Recherchen wird dieses Ziel aber weit verfehlt. Damit gerät auch das Klimaziel der Branche in Gefahr
30 April 202524 April 2025 Reduce, reuse and repair – #ForOurPlanet 2025 campaign launches Our annual initiative is back with a bang, as we go all out on the circular economy in a bid to make the EU economy grow more efficiently and even more sustainably
17 April 202520 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
16 April 20255 May 2025 How to Defossilise the Chemical Industry: RCI’s new policy proposals for a Renewable Carbon Future New report presents policy proposals designed to accelerate the transition to renewable carbon in feedstocks and materials
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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