28 February 202528 February 2025 nova-experts reintroduced: Verena Kuhlmann Dissemination, Communication, Project Management
27 February 202526 February 2025 Cellulose Fibres Conference 2025 – New with Biosynthetics: Meet the Next Generation of Sustainable Fibres and Technologies Only two weeks left to register: The upcoming conference on 12-13 March 2025 in Cologne, Germany, will pave pathways to a sustainable textile industry – Find out all Details
26 February 20251 April 2025 Deadline 16 March: Please Submit Your Abstract to the Renewable Materials Conference (RMC) The unique concept of showcasing all renewable materials solutions in one event covers the entire value chain from alternative carbon feedstocks in any applications
25 February 202519 February 2025 Joint Forces for Renewable Carbon: Lars Börger appointed as new CEO of nova-Institute Together with Michael Carus, current CEO of nova-Institute, they will drive sustainable change in the chemical and materials industry forward
Mit vereinten Kräften für erneuerbaren Kohlenstoff: Lars Börger wird neuer CEO des nova-Instituts Gemeinsam mit Michael Carus, dem derzeitigen CEO des nova-Instituts, wird er den nachhaltigen Wandel in der Chemie- und Materialindustrie aktiv mitgestalten
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
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
18 February 202518 February 2025 Digital Solutions for a Bio-Based Future – Empowering Industry and Consumers Free Webinar
14 February 202514 February 2025 Bio? Synthetic? Well, which is it? We admit, the term “biosynthetic” is somehow contradictory. Let’s dispel some myths about biosynthetics!
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
12 February 202511 February 2025 CO2 Revolution 2025: Fueling the Future, Capturing Possibilities Exploring Innovative Pathways in Green Hydrogen, Carbon Capture, and (Biogenic) CO2 Utilisation at the CO2-Based Fuels and Chemicals Conference
Die CO2-Wende 2025: Rohstoffe der Zukunft, Potenziale der Gegenwart Innovative Wege zu grünem Wasserstoff, moderner Kohlendioxidabscheidung und Nutzung von (biogenem) CO2 auf der CO2-Based Fuels and Chemicals Conference
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
5 February 20254 February 2025 Capture, Convert, and Conquer: Innovations Wanted for the “Best CO₂ Utilisation 2025” Innovation Award Innovators are invited to showcase breakthrough technologies at the upcoming CO₂-Based Fuels and Chemicals Conference 2025
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 20253 February 2025 Sustainable Textiles – The Way Forward High dependence on fossil carbon, associated high carbon footprint, low recycling rates and microplastics: several solutions are emerging
31 January 20251 February 2025 Free Webinar: Certification and Innovation in Bio-Based Construction Certification plays a critical role in this transformation, providing a robust framework for validating the sustainability performance and attesting to the environmental credentials of these innovative bio-based materials
24 January 20253 February 2025 The chance for companies to contribute to the world’s leading event: The Renewable Materials Conference The international meeting place for the chemical, the plastics and materials industries will take place from 22 to 24 September 2025 in Siegburg/Cologne. It presents solutions and innovations for replacing fossil carbon with biomass, CO2 utilisation and recycling
Die Chance für Unternehmen, zum weltführenden Event beizutragen: Renewable Materials Conference Der internationale Treffpunkt für die Chemie-, Kunststoff- und Werkstoffindustrie findet vom 22. bis 24. September 2025 in Siegburg bei Köln statt. Die Konferenz präsentiert neue Lösungen und aktuelle Innovationen, fossilen Kohlenstoff durch Biomasse, CO₂-Nutzung und Recycling zu ersetzen
21 January 202520 January 2025 Status und Ausblick: Bio-basierte Polymere weltweit Experteneinblicke in Kapazitätsentwicklungen, Investitionen und neue politische Rahmenbedingungen
Biomass Demand for Transport Fuels, Aviation and Shipping up to 2050 and Implications for Biomass Supply to the Chemical Sector Current transport regulations provide a unique long-term horizon for sustainable aviation and shipping fuel through the defined quotas – what does this mean for the chemical sector?
14 January 202514 January 2025 Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year 2025: Six Innovations are Nominated The use of leaves for cellulose pulp and packaging, seaweed as a feedstock for biosynthetic fibres, plant-based surface material for car interiors and much more – The award nominees are as diverse as the thematic spectrum of the Cellulose Fibres Conference 2025 in Cologne
Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year 2025: Die sechs Nominierten stehen fest Verwertung von Laub für Zellstoff und Verpackung, Algen als Rohstoff für biosynthetische Fasern, pflanzliches Oberflächenmaterial für Fahrzeuginnenräume und vieles mehr – Die Award-Nominierten sind so vielfältig wie das diesjährige Themenspektrum der Cellulose Fibres Conference 2025
Monthly news from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), December 2024 Let's take a look at what happened in December 2024 at RCI:
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
20 December 202419 December 2024 Renewable Carbon News takes a winter break We will be back on 2 January 2025
Transforming CO₂ into Opportunities: The CO₂-Based Fuels and Chemicals Conference 2025 Preliminary program now available – exploring CCU technologies for a sustainable chemicals and fuels industry
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
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
3 December 202413 January 2025 Please submit your abstract and innovation to the leading event in the Renewable Carbon Economy: The “Renewable Materials Conference 2025”, 20-22 September 2025 in Siegburg 22 to 24 September 2025, Siegburg near Bonn/Cologne (Germany) and online
2 December 202429 November 2024 Place Your Banner on the Renewable Carbon News Increase your company's visibility to an international audience by advertising in the Renewable Carbon News newsletter and on the Renewable Carbon News website
29 November 202428 November 2024 Advanced Recycling: Innovative Improvements and New Technologies – a Promising Investment Sector for Europe Almost 270 delegates attended the Advanced Recycling Conference (ARC) in Cologne on 20-21 November 2024 - the leading advanced recycling conference in Europe
Advanced Recycling: Innovative Lösungen und neue Technologien – ein vielversprechender Sektor für Investitionen in Europa Fast 270 Delegierte nahmen am 20. und 21. November 2024 in Köln an der Advanced Recycling Conference (ARC) teil – der führenden Konferenz für fortgeschrittenes Recycling in Europa
27 November 20242 December 2024 Waiting for Results: The Road to CBE JU Funding in 2025 Advancing the European Circular Bioeconomy by public funding
20 November 202419 November 2024 Winter Special 2024 – 20% Discount on all Market and Trend Reports all Around Renewable Carbon until 31 January 2025 From advanced recycling technologies, over bio- and CO2-based chemicals, building blocks, and polymers to specific insights on regions and renewable building blocks like alternative naphtha: The latest nova-Institute reports around renewable carbon markets are available for a special price
Winter Special 2024 – 20% auf alle Markt- und Trendreports rund um erneuerbaren Kohlenstoff bis 31. Januar 2025 Von fortschrittlichen Recyclingtechnologien, über bio- und CO₂-basierte Chemikalien, Bausteine und Polymere bis hin zu spezifischen Einblicken in Regionen und erneuerbare Building-Blocks wie alternatives Naphtha: Alle aktuellen Reports des nova-Instituts rund um erneuerbaren Kohlenstoff sind zum Sonderpreis erhältlich
19 November 202426 November 2024 Renewable Carbon Feedstocks: Building a Net-Zero Chemical Industry in 2050 A comprehensive analysis of 24 scenarios across 15 reports identifies biomass, CCU and recycling as the cornerstone of the chemical industry’s feedstock in 2050
Erneuerbarer Kohlenstoff: Aufbau einer klimaneutralen chemischen Industrie bis 2050 Umfassende Analyse von 24 Szenarien aus 15 Studien identifiziert Biomasse, CCU und Recycling als Eckpfeiler der Rohstoffbasis der chemischen Industrie im Jahr 2050
Abscheiden, Umwandeln und Gewinnen: Beiträge für den Innovationspreis „Best CO₂ Utilisation 2025“ gesucht Innovative Unternehmen sind eingeladen, ihre zukunftsweisenden Technologien auf der bevorstehenden CO₂-based Fuels and Chemicals Conference 2025 zu präsentieren
14 November 202413 November 2024 Maximizing the Impact of Advanced Recycling: The Importance of Pre-, Post Treatment, and Upgrading With advanced recycling technologies progressing, the recycling sector is undergoing a significant transformation, which is particularly driven by pre- and post-treatment technologies that improve the outcome of all recycling operations
13 November 202412 November 2024 Cellulose Fibres Conference 2025 – New with Biosynthetics: Meet the Next Generation of Sustainable Fibre Technologies The upcoming conference on 12-13 March 2025 in Cologne, Germany, will pave pathways to a sustainable textile industry – Preliminary program released
Cellulose Fibres Conference 2025 – Neu mit Biosynthetics: Die Zukunft nachhaltiger Fasertechnologien Die kommende Konferenz am 12. und 13. März 2025 in Köln ebnet den Weg zu einer nachhaltigen Textilindustrie – Vorläufiges Programm veröffentlicht
12 November 202411 November 2024 New Players in Advanced Recycling – Innovators at work: BluePlasma Power Episode 1: Gonzalo Izquierdo (CEO); BluePlasma Power
5 November 20244 November 2024 Advanced Recycling Conference 2024 fördert innovatives und nachhaltiges Material-Management Europas größte Konferenz für Advanced Recycling erkundet innovative Technologien und transformative Strategien für eine nachhaltige Zukunft
Advanced Recycling Conference 2024 – Driving Innovation in Sustainable Materials Management Europe’s largest conference on advanced recycling explores innovative technologies and transformative strategies that are reshaping the future of sustainability
Reflecting on Conference Experiences: Are you Maximising Your Networking Opportunities? Unlocking the full Potential of Networking and Visibility
Save the date for the leading event in the Renewable Carbon Economy: The “Renewable Materials Conference 2025” 22 to 24 September 2025, Siegburg near Bonn/Cologne (Germany) and online
4 November 20242 November 2024 Monthly news from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), October 2024 Let's take a look at what happened in October 2024 at RCI: