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
Anorganische und Biokatalysatoren reduzieren gemeinsam CO2 In einer hybriden Kaskade wird aus klimaschädlichem CO2 wieder wertvolles Methanol. Ein internationales Forschungsteam hat gezeigt, wie das funktioniert
21 January 202520 January 2025 Status und Ausblick: Bio-basierte Polymere weltweit Experteneinblicke in Kapazitätsentwicklungen, Investitionen und neue politische Rahmenbedingungen
A competitive Europe – with or without plastics? Event in the European Parliament to explore the urgent need for innovation, regulatory clarity, and investment to boost plastic recycling
17 January 202514 January 2025 Zusammenarbeit und Innovation in der Fertigung voranbringen Eine neue Online-Gemeinschaft erleichtert die Zusammenarbeit von Fachleuten aus verschiedenen Gebieten, um die Fertigung nachhaltiger zu gestalten
Driving collaboration and innovation in manufacturing A new online community facilitates expert collaboration across diverse fields for more sustainable manufacturing
16 January 202514 January 2025 From CO2 to acetaldehyde: towards greener industrial chemistry Scientists led by EPFL, the University of Copenhagen, and Shanghai University have developed a copper catalyst that can efficiently convert carbon dioxide into acetaldehyde, a key chemical used in manufacturing. The breakthrough offers a green alternative to fossil-fuel-based processes
Von CO2 zu Acetaldehyd: Auf dem Weg zu einer grüneren industriellen Chemie Mit diesem Durchbruch werden zwei Umweltprobleme auf einmal angegangen
15 January 202510 January 2025 Baumwollverbot in Europa bis 2030? Die Zukunft zirkulärer Materialien Die EU peilt eine Kreislaufwirtschaft an, wobei die Baumwolle eigentlich keine Rolle mehr spielen darf. Aber: Ein Verbot hätte drastische Folgen
13 January 202514 January 2025 Status and Outlook: Bio-based Polymers worldwide Global capacity to grow strongly, with major investments in China, Europe and the Middle East; new regulations driving demand for biodegradable plastics
10 January 202510 January 2025 EU-funded project PYSOLO: Free webinar „Facing High-Temperature CSP for energy applications” Four speakers of the one-hour-session will dive into the challenges currently faced by CSP technologies for energy applications
7 January 20252 January 2025 PlasticsFatE: Newsletter December 2024 Welcome to the latest news from our project
Bioplastics: Paving the Way to Meet EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation Goals The PPWR places significant emphasis on sustainable packaging solutions, with biobased plastics emerging as a key enabler of the EU’s circular economy and climate neutrality goals
Call of the European plastics industry to the EU Commission Eighteen industry stakeholders across the plastic value chain signed a call for immediate efforts to promote a resilient, innovative, sustainable European plastics value chain
6 January 202519 December 2024 EBIO Concludes Bringing Electrochemical Innovations in Biorefinery Processes Final Achievements and Integration into Existing Value Chains
20 December 202419 December 2024 Das Potenzial von CO₂ nutzen: Die CO₂-Based Fuels and Chemicals Conference 2025 Aktuelles Programm jetzt verfügbar – Erforschung von CCU-Technologien für eine nachhaltige Chemie- und Kraftstoffproduktion
Fortschrittliches Recycling Wie chemisches Recycling dazu beitragen könnte, Europas Problem mit Kunststoffabfällen zu lösen
Development of sustainable and hypoallergenic biorubber, biolatex and other bioproducts from new crop Taraxacum kok-saghyz (TKS) TKS contains up to 24% biolatex/biorubber, 40% inulin and 29% proteins, it takes 4 months to grow in moderate climates and its crop value is ~$31K/acre
13 December 202414 December 2024 EU-Einnahmen aus nicht recycelten Plastik-Verpackungen Laut Rechnungshof besteht ein erhebliches Risiko, dass Verpackungsabfälle in Wirklichkeit nicht recycelt werden, damit die Mitgliedstaaten zu wenig zahlen
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
12 December 20246 December 2024 EU-Verpackungsverordnung PPWR nimmt nächste Hürde Fast zeitgleich mit der Bestätigung der neuen EU-Kommission erfolgte die Verabschiedung der europäischen Verpackungsverordnung PPWR durch das EU Parlament
10 December 20249 December 2024 Bridging the Gap: 3-CO Project Highlights Sustainable Fashion Labelling at Two Consumer Events Free Webinar at 13, Dec. 2024 12.00 - 13.00 CET, and a report about the "Lured by Labels" challenge, developed by 3-CO, which invited participants to match ecolabel logos with their corresponding descriptions
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
Plastics pollution It is clear that plastics have entered into our bodies, in the form of micro and nano particles, mainly through our food - but there are countries that attempt to water down the global plastics treaty and want it to focus merely on waste management
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
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
4 December 20242 December 2024 Reaction to ENVI Committee’s adoption to the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation The PPWR is critical to accelerating the transition of the European plastics system to circularity and net zero due to worrying decline in EU competitiveness, threatening the circular plastics transition
PPWR Update: Plastics Europe begrüßt die Verabschiedung im EU-Parlament Europäisches Parlament nimmt finale Fassung der EU-Verpackungsverordnung an
28 November 202425 November 2024 Council greenlights EU certification framework for permanent carbon removals, carbon farming and carbon storage in products Certification schemes will be in place for operators to prove compliance with the regulation, who will be subject to robust and transparent monitoring, verification and reporting rules to promote trust in the system
27 November 20242 December 2024 Waiting for Results: The Road to CBE JU Funding in 2025 Advancing the European Circular Bioeconomy by public funding
Project aims to convert Black Sea algae into bioplastics Collaboration project will do feasibility studies to assess the possible applications of macroalgae, including the manufacturing of fertilizer and bioplastics
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
22 November 202419 November 2024 Sustainable Aviation Fuel – Key Market Drivers and Production Tech The ICAO is forecasting a tripling of international aviation emissions by 2050 without intervention - SAF has emerged as a crucial decarbonization tool offering up to 80% emissions reduction
19 November 202414 November 2024 EUBP welcomes the inclusion of soil-biodegradable products in the EU Fertilising Products Regulation (FPR) The FPR sets high requirements in terms of environmental safety
12 November 202411 November 2024 New Players in Advanced Recycling – Innovators at work: BluePlasma Power Episode 1: Gonzalo Izquierdo (CEO); BluePlasma Power
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
Poland’s growing bioeconomy Poland is among the fastest growing EU economies today, recording the region’s largest annual and quarterly GDP jump in the second quarter of this year
6 November 20244 November 2024 Insektenbioraffinerie erfolgreich aufgebaut: So werden Bioabfälle zu neuen Wertstoffen Abschlusskonferenz zum Projekt »InBiRa – die Insektenbioraffinerie«
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
New report on carbon farming in the European forestry sector Building resilient forests: new report urges long term practices over quick profit wins
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
17 October 202416 October 2024 Application of nova-Institute’s Biomass Utilisation Factor in the Horizon Europe Project BioReCer In a recent interview, Nadja Wulff from nova-Institute and Christopher vom Berg from the Renewable Carbon Initiative shed light on the Biomass Utilisation Factor (BUF) and its significance within the BioReCer project
11 October 20247 October 2024 Geopolitical tensions spark bioplastics innovation Global challenges are pushing packaging companies to explore alternatives that are less reliant on unpredictable international markets
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
Holpriger Start für EU-Einnahmen aus nicht recycelten Plastik-Verpackungen Die neuen Kunststoff-Eigenmittel der EU sollen einen Anreiz schaffen, den Verbrauch von Einwegkunststoffen zu verringern, die Recyclingraten zu steigern und die Kreislaufwirtschaft anzukurbeln