Supplier: nova-Institut GmbH

Website: http://www.nova-institut.de/nr

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2 June 20262 June 2026

Could the production of European chemicals be achieved without naphtha and steam crackers? What alternative pathways could be viable in the future?

This paper mainly focuses on methanol, ethanol and biodiesel

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Investments totalling more than 5 billion with a future bio-based quota for plastics in Europe

Implementing a 5% bio-based quota for all polymers produced in Europe could be just as successful as the introduction of biofuels

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1 June 20262 June 2026

Renewable Materials Conference: Book your Booth now!

The Global Networking Point of the Renewable Carbon Economy will take place in Siegburg near Cologne, Germany, 22 to 24 September

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29 May 202626 May 2026

Important Study from nova-Institute Recognised by Nature Magazine

Nature highlights nova’s modelling: biomass is essential for defossilisation — but only part of the solution

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28 May 202628 May 2026

Are you ready for a bio-based quota? Join the nova Workshop today!

The nova-Institute’s 'Renewable Feedstock' department offers a concise and timely expert workshop to help you prepare for the political challenges ahead

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Einladung zum PerPlacsBio Workshop am 18. Juni 2026 in Bad Sassendorf

Expert:innen der Universität Münster, der Hochschule Rottenburg und des nova-Instituts laden Sie herzlich zum Workshop „Perspektiven für biologisch abbaubare Kunststoffe in Land- und Forstwirtschaft“ am 18. Juni im Haus Düsse in Bad Sassendorf ein

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27 May 20262 June 2026

The Updated Poster on Biodegradable Polymers in Various Environments has been Released

As part of the PerPlacsBio project, nova-Institute has updated its popular poster on the biodegradability of polymers in different environments. The updated version reflects current standards, certifications and the latest scientific findings. The poster can be used to assess biodegradable alternatives for use in agriculture and forestry, and it is now available in German for the first time

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Das aktualisierte Poster zu biologisch abbaubaren Polymeren in verschiedenen Umgebungen wurde veröffentlicht

Im Rahmen des PerPlacsBio-Projekts hat das nova-Institut sein beliebtes Poster zur biologischen Abbaubarkeit von Polymeren in verschiedenen Umgebungen aktualisiert. Die aktualisierte Version berücksichtigt aktuelle Normen, Zertifizierungen und die neuesten wissenschaftlichen Erkenntnisse. Das Poster kann zur Bewertung biologisch abbaubarer Alternativen für den Einsatz in der Land- und Forstwirtschaft herangezogen werden und ist nun erstmals auch auf Deutsch verfügbar

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Opening of the first commercial ‘traceless’ natural polymer plant in Germany

Traceless polymers are highly biodegradable, even in home compost, in soil or in the sea

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26 May 202623 May 2026

Are you ready for a bio-based quota?

The nova-Institute’s 'Renewable Feedstock' department offers a concise and timely expert workshop to help you prepare for the political challenges ahead

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11 May 20268 May 2026

Direct Air Capture, e-Methanol and CO2 Electrolysis Technologies Win “Best CO2 Utilisation 2026” Innovation Award

Three pioneering CCU and Power-to-X technologies recognised by live audience vote at the CO2-based Fuels and Chemicals Conference 2026

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Direct Air Capture, e-Methanol und CO2-Elektrolysetechnologien gewinnen den Innovationspreis „Best CO2 Utilisation 2026“

Drei wegweisende CCU- und Power-to-X-Technologien wurden durch eine Live-Abstimmung des Publikums auf der CO₂-based Fuels and Chemicals Conference 2026 ausgezeichnet

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6 May 20265 May 2026

Renewable Materials Conference: Final Program Released

The Global Networking Point of the Renewable Carbon Economy will take place in Siegburg/Cologne, Germany, from 22–24 September 2026

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Renewable Materials Conference: Finales Programm veröffentlicht

Siegburg wird vom 22. bis 24. September 2026 zum globalen Treffpunkt der erneuerbaren Kohlenstoffwirtschaft

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5 May 20265 May 2026

nova-Institute Provides Scientific Basis for EU Policy on Bio-based Plastic Packaging under PPWR

New analysis for the European Commission confirms no technical barriers to bio-based packaging, highlights average GHG emission savings, and recommends binding targets to drive defossilisation

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THUNDER Project Launches to Advance Carbon-neutral e-Methanol Production in Europe

New EU-funded project unveils website and communication materials alongside its official launch

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4 May 202630 April 2026

Bridging the gap to commercial scale in bio-based industries

Bio Innovations Europe 2026, 10–11 June in The Hague

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29 April 202628 April 2026

Are you ready for a bio-based quota?

The nova-Institute’s new 'Renewable Feedstock' department offers a concise and timely expert workshop to help you prepare for the political challenges ahead

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The nova-Institute introduces the members of its Renewable Feedstock Department

The newly-established Renewable Feedstock Department provides essential data, analysis and strategic intelligence to help the chemical industry transition away from fossil carbon

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27 April 202622 April 2026

Free Webinar: Navigating Green Claims under the EU Empowering Consumers Directive (EmpCo)

What Businesses Need to Know Now! 20 May, 13-14 (CET), online and free of charge

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24 April 202628 April 2026

nova experts (re)introduced: Dr. Anke Schwarzenberger

Renewable Feedstock Department – RCI Office – Communication – Renewable Materials Conference

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23 April 202628 April 2026

nova experts (re)introduced: MA Sc. Olaf Porc

Renewable Feedstocks • Data Analysis • Carbon & Trade Flows • Techno-economic Evaluation

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Only one week left to register: CO₂-based Fuels and Chemicals Conference 2026

Leading global event on Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) to discuss green hydrogen strategies, cost-competitive e-fuels, CO2-to-polymers and materials

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22 April 202628 April 2026

nova experts (re)introduced: Verena Roberts

Project Manager Renewable Carbon Initiative - Coordination, Dissemination, and Communication

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21 April 202628 April 2026

nova experts (re)introduced: Dipl. Ing. Christopher vom Berg

Head of the Renewable Feedstock Department and Executive Manager of the Renewable Carbon Initiative

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CO₂ Infrastructure as a Key Enabler for Carbon Capture Utilisation (CCU) and Decarbonisation – The Example of Chemiepark Knapsack in Hürth (Germany)

Interview with Sebastian Trunk, Project Manager Site Development, YNCORIS

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CO₂-Infrastruktur als Schlüssel zur CO₂-Valorisierung und Dekarbonisierung am Beispiel des Chemiepark Knapsack

Interview mit Sebastian Trunk, Projektmanager Standortentwicklung, YNCORIS

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20 April 202628 April 2026

nova experts (re)introduced: Michael Carus

Founder and CEO of nova-Institute and Executive Manager of the Renewable Carbon Initiative

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Your Input Matters: Participate in the RCI Survey on Renewable Carbon Terminology

The transition away from virgin fossil carbon toward renewable carbon sources is gaining momentum worldwide - but discussions, definitions, and communication around this transition remain fragmented

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15 April 20269 April 2026

Scaling CO₂-Based Methanol and Synthetic Fuels: From Pilot to Industrial Reality

Methanol as a Scalable Entry Point

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9 April 20268 April 2026

Electrochemistry Turning CO₂ into Valuable Products 

Converting captured carbon dioxide into syngas, ethylene and other chemicals

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8 April 20267 April 2026

New at nova: Due Diligence Support for Start-ups

From sustainability promise to investor-ready credibility – we prepare start-ups for due diligence

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Renewable Materials Conference 2026: Preliminary Programme Published

The Global Networking Point of the Renewable Carbon Economy will take place in Siegburg/Cologne, Germany, from 22–24 September 2026

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nova-Institute Renews Partnership with Bio Innovations Europe 2026 as Headline Partner

nova-Institute brings unparalleled expertise in biomass, carbon capture and utilisation (CCU), and recycling as the three pillars of renewable carbon

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7 April 20267 April 2026

Are you ready for a bio-based quota?

The nova-Institute’s new 'Renewable Feedstock' department offers a concise and timely expert workshop to help you prepare for the political challenges ahead

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Monthly News from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), March 2026

March Highlights: Involvement in core groups of CCA WGs, WG Sustainability Meeting with Recycling Focus, Ambassador Activities, Roundtable of Braskem (NL), Member Interview futerro, New RCI Member Viridi (UK)

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2 April 20261 April 2026

New Interview and Workshop Announcement: PYSOLO at EUBCE 2026

The EU-funded project PYSOLO is advancing innovative solutions for industrial defossilisation and now offers fresh insights into its progress

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Renewable Carbon Initiative: Input needed for running project

"Raising Awareness of Renewable Carbon Discussions Across Regions"

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1 April 202630 March 2026

The bright future of CCU: CO₂-based Fuels and Chemicals Conference 2026, 28-29 April 2026, Maternushaus, Cologne (Germany)

Don't miss the opportunity to take a deep dive into the not-so-distant future of CCU and be prepared for the CCU revolution

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31 March 202626 March 2026

Horizon Europe Project PYSOLO: New Factsheet Highlights the Potential of Concentrated Solar Thermal (CST) for Industry

By providing renewable high-temperature heat, the technology can play a crucial role in both decarbonisation and defossilisation efforts

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27 March 202626 March 2026

nova experts (re)introduced: Dr Nadja Wulff

Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) • Carbon Accounting • Scope 1–3 • ESG & Due Diligence

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26 March 202627 March 2026

Connecting CO₂ Utilisation and Engineering – Interview with Mohammad Rezaei on GIG Karasek’s CCU Scale Up Strategy

Since 2022, the company has expanded its portfolio with a dedicated Environmental Technologies business unit to accelerate the development of decarbonisation solutions, including CO₂ utilisation

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25 March 202624 March 2026

Advanced Recycling Conference 2026 to Showcase Innovations – Call for Abstracts

Closing the loop by setting the stage for recycling innovation at Europe’s largest event on advanced recycling technologies. Call for Abstracts is now open

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Innovationen im Mittelpunkt der Advanced Recycling Conference 2026 – Call for Abstracts

Materialkreisläufe durch Recycling-Innovationen erfolgreich schließen auf Europas größter Veranstaltung für Advanced Recycling

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17 March 202611 March 2026

WaterProof Webinar on Industrial-Urban Symbiosis: Business, Funding, and Practical Insights

Turning Underutilised Resources into Economic & Environmental Value 24 March 2026 from 13:00 to 14:30 CET

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12 March 202612 March 2026

CO₂ to E-Methanol, Aviation Fuels and Speciality Chemicals: Six Nominees Announced for the “Best CO₂ Utilisation 2026” Innovation Award

Innovative CCU technologies converting CO₂ into fuels, chemical building blocks and industrial materials will compete at the CO₂-based Fuels and Chemicals Conference 2026

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CO₂ zu E-Methanol, Flugkraftstoffen und Feinchemikalien: Sechs Nominierte für den Innovationspreis „Best CO₂ Utilisation 2026“ bekanntgegeben

Innovative CCU-Technologien demonstrieren auf der CO₂-based Fuels and Chemicals Conference 2026 die Umwandlung von CO₂ in Kraftstoffe, chemische Bausteine und Industriewerkstoffe

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11 March 20268 April 2026

AI Circular Economy Conference 2026 Fuels Innovation at the Intersection of AI and Circular Economy

Industry, research and AI development experts explore how digital intelligence accelerates the transition to renewable carbon and circular materials

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AI Circular Economy Conference 2026 beflügelt Innovationen an der Schnittstelle von KI und Kreislaufwirtschaft

Experten aus den Bereichen Industrie, Forschung und KI-Entwicklung untersuchen, wie digitale Intelligenz den Übergang zu erneuerbaren Kohlenstoff- und Kreislaufmaterialien beschleunigen kann

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10 March 20269 March 2026

Defossilisation through Innovation: One Week left to Submit Abstracts for the Renewable Materials Conference

Renewable Materials Conference from 22–24 September 2026 in Siegburg/Cologne (Germany): 80 presentations, 20 panel discussions, 16 workshops and an exhibition offer comprehensive networking with 400– 500 participants