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 20253 March 2025 2023: Record-breaking Increase in Renewable Electricity Electricity from renewables dominates in Austria, Sweden and Denmark while shares above 50% were registered in Portugal, Spain, Croatia, Latvia and Finland
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 20254 March 2025 Unlocking CCU Potential Through Electrochemistry Free Webinar on 25 March 2025, 13:00-14:30 CET
The biodegradable microbeads that scrub out plastic pollution For companies seeking biodegradable replacements, circular and plant-based options abound, waiting to be scaled
3 March 202527 February 2025 Green Hydrogen Production – A Key Element for Maximizing Carbon Capture & Utilisation (CCU) Benefits Numerous European cross-sector projects for hydrogen production using large-scale electrolysers and demonstrate the growing momentum behind hydrogen as a key element of Europe's energy future
27 February 202520 February 2025 SURFs UP project aims to boost sustainable surfactant production The project will focus on microbial biosurfactants and it will also study chemically produced biosurfactants from lignin
25 February 202519 February 2025 Für eine Bioökonomie der Bescheidenheit Bioökonomische Innovationen scheinen grenzenlos. Doch vielfältige Zielkonflikte wie die Konkurrenz um Flächen müssen skeptisch machen – wie auch die vorrangige Wachstumsorientierung
The Bioeconomy of Modesty Bioeconomic innovation once appeared to be without limit. But many conflicts of interest such as the competition for land give rise to doubts - as does the goal of further growth
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
20 February 202519 February 2025 The Project BioReCer enters the Critical Phase – Participation of Stakeholders from the EU Bioeconomy is More Relevant Than Ever The acceptance of products based on biological waste by consumers, and the uptake of recommendations and guidelines by the bio-based industry, certification bodies and policy makers deeply depend on their active participation. The insights of bioeconomy stakeholders will be used to adapt current certification schemes by including new criteria for certifying the sustainability, origin and traceability of biological resources
EU-Forschungsprojekt BioReCer erreicht entscheidende Phase – Beteiligung von Stakeholdern wichtiger denn je Die Akzeptanz von Produkten, die auf biologischen Abfällen basieren, hängt stark von der aktiven Beteiligung und dem Feedback relevanter Interessengruppen ab. Die mit Hilfe von Stakeholdern gewonnenen Erkenntnisse fließen in die Verbesserung bestehender Zertifizierungssysteme ein und stärken dadurch die Aufnahme neuer Kriterien für Nachhaltigkeit, Herkunft und Rückverfolgbarkeit von biologischen Ressourcen
Repsol will invest more than €800 million in the Tarragona Ecoplant, a pioneering project in Europe to produce renewable methanol The gasification technology, developed by Enerkem, has received funding from the Innovation Fund of the European Union due to its high potential for reducing emissions and the innovative nature of the project
19 February 202517 February 2025 Assessment of social and cultural factors in CCU-technology uptake in urban communities and developing countries The EU-funded research project WaterProof is developing an electrochemistry based CO₂-conversion technology transforming CO₂ from waste incineration and wastewater treatment facilities into formic acid
SYMBA EU Project: Transforming bio-based industries through industrial symbiosis Unlike traditional waste management approaches, Industrial symbiosis fosters a closed-loop system that maximizes resource efficiency, reduces waste, and minimizes pollution
18 February 202518 February 2025 Digital Solutions for a Bio-Based Future – Empowering Industry and Consumers Free Webinar
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
First coatings and textile patterns made from renewable and recyclable materials DITF-researchers have managed to successfully spin the first fibres from lignin mixed with a suitable cellulose and produced the first films from the mixture of lignin with cellulose, which are used to coat the textiles
Adsorbi secures €1M to build pilot plant for its air purification material made from Nordic wood Adsorbi already has growing industry collaborations, now the company will develop new products and grow its customer base
5 February 202531 January 2025 Stockholm Exergi wins auction for government support for BECCS The approved support amounts to just over 20 billion SEK and will be disbursed continuously over a maximum of 15 years
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
23 January 202521 January 2025 Honeywell’s Technology Chosen By Vioneo For Its Planned European Production Of Fossil Feedstock-free Plastics Vioneo will also deploy Honeywell’s light olefins recovery process (LORP) and olefins cracking process (OCP) to ensure high-purity ethylene and propylene output while capturing and reusing byproducts
Honeywell: US-Konzern liefert MTO-Technologie an Vioneo Das Unternehmen Vioneo wird in seiner in Belgien geplanten Anlage zur Produktion von nachhaltigen Kunststoffen eine MTO-Technologie des US-amerikanischen Konzerns Honeywell nutzen
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