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19 May 20254 June 2025

INERATEC produziert erstes e-Fuel an Pionieranlage in Frankfurt

Von der Vision zur Realität: ein skalierbares Modell für PtX Technologie

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Markt für Hartkunststoffe stagniert – Branche warnt vor Rückschritten beim Recycling

Das bisher starke Wachstum beim Recycling von HDPE und PP in der EU ist 2023 ins Stocken geraten, wie der aktuelle Bericht von Plastics Recyclers Europe (PRE) zeigt. Darauf weist der bvse-Fachverband Kunststoffrecycling hin

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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

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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.

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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

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14 May 20259 May 2025

New methodology to transform CO2 emissions into feedstock for chemical industry

EU-project VIVALDI's proposal consists of capturing, purifying and transforming CO₂ emissions of key bioindustry sectors (food, paper, bioethanol and biochemical products)

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12 May 20256 May 2025

Country Overshoot Day on 3 May: How methane and CO₂ can help tackle plastic pollution

At Leipzig University innovative approaches are being explored to address the growing scarcity of resources in the face of a rising global population - through sustainable production processes and circular economy technologies

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Country Overshoot Day am 3. Mai 2025: Wie mit Hilfe von Methan und CO₂ der Plastikverschmutzung begegnet werden kann

An der Universität Leipzig werden innovative Ansätze erforscht, um der wachsenden Ressourcenknappheit bei gleichzeitig steigender Weltbevölkerung durch nachhaltige Produktionsprozesse und kreislauforientierte Technologien zu begegnen

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8 May 20252 May 2025

Sprießende Bio-Dämmstoffe: Ceresana präsentiert Marktstudie zu nachwachsenden Isoliermaterialien in Europa

Die Baubranche erlebt gerade eine herausfordernde Phase - die Europäische Union zählt eine optimierte Wärmedämmung zu den Schwerpunkten der Aufbaupläne für den „grünen Wandel“ bis 2026

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Sprouting Biobased Insulation Materials: Ceresana Presents Market Study on Renewable Insulation Materials

The construction industry is currently experiencing a challenging phase, in the European Union, better thermal insulation is one of the priorities of the recovery and resilience plans for the “green transition” by 2026

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5 May 202528 April 2025

Multifilament spinning of mechanically recycled polypropylene from post-consumer sources for a circular economy in textile applications

TU Dresden researchers examining methods of effective utilization and plasticwaste recycling in high-performance applications

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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

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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

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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

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23 April 202516 April 2025

Unlocking bio-based materials innovation through the INN-PRESSME OITB and its Single-Entry Point

The INN-PRESSME project promotes state-of-the-art pilot facilities dedicated to supporting the growing market demand for scaling up bio-based material innovations

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22 April 202514 April 2025

ABO Energy explores hydrogen and synthetic fuel production in Oulu

In addition to hydrogen production, the company is exploring the possibility of producing methanol and sustainable aviation fuel (E‑SAF) in Oulu

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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

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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

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What does ‘biodegradable’ packaging really mean? 

We explain the term and how it differs from ‘compostability’

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14 April 20259 April 2025

Transforming Cocoa Husks into Sustainable Bioplastics

Helvetas Vietnam, in partnership with AirXCarbon, is pioneering a groundbreaking initiative to transform cocoa husks into bioplastic materials, merging sustainability with innovation

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9 April 20253 April 2025

Fraunhofer at the Hannover Messe 2025: Improved Recycling of Plastic from Packaging Waste

Together with Hochschule Bremen, the Fraunhofer Institute IFAM aims to transform plasticwaste into high-quality 3D-printed products

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8 April 20258 April 2025

Biogenic CO₂ Sources and Carbon Capture – Key-Requirements for Carbon Capture & Utilisation

Securing long-term supply and utilising biogenic sources

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4 April 20251 April 2025

Incorrect judgment on green plastics in lifecycle analyses

There is a lack of appreciation of bioplastics’ contribution to sustainability - although they offer opportunities and have sustainable properties

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Building with sawdust and seaweed

From DTU, Associate Professor Anders Egede Daugaard and his research group contribute to the search for new building materials with their expertise in polymer production and material characterization

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Crisis in EU Plastic Recycling Demands Immediate Action

European recyclers are grappling with high energy costs and soaring input waste costs they are being undercut by cheaper imported materials, which often come with fraudulent claims

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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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31 March 202528 March 2025

Guiding Green Choices: How Digital Tools Support Sustainable Consumption and the EU Bioeconomy

The 3-CO research team delved into understanding consumer needs and motivations related to sustainable purchasing - and identified several key drivers

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thyssenkrupp Uhde gewinnt Biomasse-zu-SAF Projekt von Elyse Energy (Frankreich)

Erprobte PRENFLO® Feststoffvergasung produziert wertvolles Syngas für nachhaltigen Flugzeugtreibstoff (Sustainable Aviation Fuel, SAF)

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thyssenkrupp Uhde selected for Elyse Energy’s Biomass-to-SAF project in France

Proven PRENFLO® gasification turns biomass into valuable syngas for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)

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28 March 202521 March 2025

Developing a master plan for textile circularity

tExtended enters phase two in the development of a blueprint for optimised recovery, reuse and recycling of discarded textiles

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Entwicklung eines Masterplans für die Textilien-Kreislaufwirtschaft

tExtended tritt in die zweite Phase der Entwicklung eines Konzepts für die optimierte Rückgewinnung, Wiederverwendung und das Recycling von Alttextilien ein

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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 202519 March 2025

Clean Industrial Deal: industriepolitische Orientierung im geopolitischen Sturm

Umfassende Bewertung der Ziele und Instrumente des industriepolitischen Arbeitsprogramms der neuen EU-Kommission

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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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25 March 202518 March 2025

OMV premieres EU funding of EUR 81.6 mn for its industrial ReOil® plant

Using OMV’s proprietary ReOil® chemical recycling technology, this recycled material can be converted into sustainable base chemicals and be used to manufacture a variety of products in the chemical industry, including new plastics

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OMV erhält EU-Förderung in Höhe von EUR 81,6 Mio für industrielle ReOil®-Anlage 

Mit der von OMV patentierten ReOil®-Recyclingtechnologie werden Altkunststoffe in nachhaltige Basischemikalien umgewandelt und zur Herstellung einer Vielzahl von Produkten der chemischen Industrie – insbesondere neuer Kunststoffe – verwendet

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21 March 202518 March 2025

Unlocking Circular Economy Success: Agro2Circular launches the Best Practice Book

A strategic guide to transforming agri-food waste into sustainable opportunities

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20 March 202514 March 2025

Brazilian soybean harvest set to hit another record high

UFOP: Will the EUDR be able to stop the expansion of soybean area?

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19 March 202516 March 2025

Research reveals potential alternatives to ‘forever chemicals’ 

Previous research on PFAS replacements has been fragmented because forever chemicals do such a good job at what they’re meant to do

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Forschung zeigt potenzielle Alternativen zu “Forever Chemicals” auf

Bisherige Forschungen zu PFAS-Ersatzstoffen waren fragmentiert, weil die Chemikalien ihre Aufgabe so gut erfüllen

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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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Carbon Cycle Lab: Industrielle Rohstoffe aus Abfällen herstellen

KIT demonstriert Technologien für die Kreislaufwirtschaft im Pilotmaßstab

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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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13 March 202511 March 2025

Portugal: EIB finances Galp’s Renewable Hydrogen and Biofuels projects in Sines with €430 million

Loan for the construction of two key projects aimed at transforming Galp’s Sines Refinery, making a crucial contribution for the decarbonization of heavy-duty road transport and aviation

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Recyclate availability is not sufficient

Despite the current oversupply, future demand in 2030 and beyond is unlikely to be met

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Rezyklatverfügbarkeit reicht nicht aus

Trotz aktuellem Überangebot kann der zukünftige Bedarf in 2030 und darüber hinaus voraussichtlich nicht gedeckt werden

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12 March 20255 March 2025

EIT Climate-KIC becomes Climate KIC

As the EIT grant cycle comes to an end, and EIT Climate-KIC transitions from its EIT roots, the organisation begins a new chapter in its history