6 May 202529 April 2025 Biomaterials in construction: meet the startups reinventing our buildings In this article, we will explore the various up-and-coming biotechs making a mark in the construction field and how biomaterials could potentially transform a carbon-intensive industry
5 March 202526 February 2025 Why e-methanol is a game changer for decarbonizing shipping and industry As both a sustainable shipping fuel and a chemical feedstock, e-methanol offers a path for some of the toughest decarbonization challenges
2 August 202431 July 2024 4 innovations helping the fashion industry embrace the circular economy The negative associations around buying used garments are gone, as sustainability, cost concerns and the boom in online shopping make embracing ‘pre-loved’ clothing something to shout about
22 July 202416 July 2024 What is the bioeconomy and how can it drive sustainable development? To advance the bioeconomy further, improving economic integration across sectors and managing environmental commodities like carbon credits and renewable energy certificates is crucial
18 July 202415 July 2024 Green hydrogen The lack of clarity about certification and regulation and the lack of infrastructure available to deliver hydrogen to end users would be essential in the realization of the Net Zero Emissions scenario
11 April 20245 April 2024 Breaking Ground: Revolutionary Bioplastic Produced from Fish Waste MarinaTex: UK student created a bioplastic from fish that breaks down in 6 weeks
26 January 202418 January 2024 Researcher appointed global Bioeconomy Youth Champion Dr Angelique Greene of Scion Research was appointed as Bioeconomy Youth Champion for Asia-Pacific by the International Advisory Council on Global Bioeconomy
25 January 202429 February 2024 Six Weeks Countdown to the International Cellulose Fibres Conference, 13-14 March 2024, in Cologne and Online Networks for Eco Fibres Converge in CologneCellulose-Fibres Conference 2024
21 August 202315 August 2023 Direct air capture of CO2: dangerous nonsense If DAC is taken seriously by policy makers and the general public, this will lend the oil and gas companies delay in reducing their levels of production
5 January 20232 January 2023 The chemical industry can wean itself off fossil raw materials. Here’s how The substitution of fossil raw materials with renewable biomass-based ones or with recycled materials such as plastics waste, is a viable and attractive method to reduce most emissions from fossil-embedded carbon
18 February 202214 February 2022 Predictions 2022: CEOs and top leaders share tactics that will speed the net zero transition While energy efficiency is needed to reach net zero targets, we'll need other approaches and solutions for a fossil fuel-free future
12 January 20226 January 2022 How bio-waste could fuel your next flight Bio-waste is the next fuel for the global air transport industry if it wants to achieve net-zero emissions as promised in October 2021
15 December 202113 December 2021 How chemistry is part of the solution to climate change – and not just part of the problem Green chemistry has been championed by 2021 Volvo Environment Prize laureate, Professor Paul Anastas, who has deepened our understanding of chemicals as a revolutionary way to improve the environment
4 November 20212 November 2021 Clariant Joins Pre-Competitive Development Platform for Low Carbon Emitting Technologies This agreement follows a two-year collaboration between WEF and the founding companies of the LCET initiative
2 November 20212 November 2021 SABIC Announces Carbon Neutrality Strategy at Inaugural Saudi Green Initiative Forum The company’s range of certified renewable polymers are providing an important bridge for the value chain to evolve from a linear to a circular economy
29 October 202126 October 2021 Global Chemical Companies Collaborate in Pivotal Move to Net-Zero Major chemical sector companies and the World Economic Forum are establishing a breakthrough, pre-competitive development platform to accelerate net-zero climate technologies
12 July 20219 July 2021 This startup is 3D-printing wood made from upcycled sawdust The sawdust is imported as a byproduct from the wood industry that would otherwise goes to waste
18 February 20219 September 2021 The circular economy can help save the planet – if we start innovating now There is a mismatch between multinationals struggling to keep pace with circular innovation, and entrepreneurs who lack the resources to scale up
29 September 202016 January 2021 This French firm is making biodegradable face masks using hemp Europe’s first compostable face mask ist made by Geochanvre from hemp canvas
25 August 202021 August 2020 Meet the woman making cycling even more sustainable in Ghana Bernice Dapaah launched Ghana Bamboo Bikes Initiative as a way to create local jobs and promote low-carbon transport
24 July 20209 September 2021 LONGREAD: circling value in CO2 Circular economy opportunities in CCU, waste greenhouse gases can be stored in profitable sustainable products instead of emitting them
5 February 20201 February 2020 Mattel’s biobased building blocks, world’s 1st fuel-cell powered train, self-healing “Frankenstein” concrete, potato starch produce packaging, and more The Digest’s Top 10 Innovations for the week of January 30th
4 February 202030 January 2020 At Davos, innovative products point to a sustainable future A short overview about the bio-based developments at the World Economic Forum 2020
29 January 20209 September 2021 How to build a more climate-friendly chemical industry The successful transformation of the chemical industry requires many building blocks and many hands because chemistry is the foundation for many value chains
17 January 20209 September 2021 Using CO2 as an industrial feedstock could change the world. Here’s how We need to actively remove excess CO2 from the atmosphere. The question then becomes: what do we do with the carbon that is removed?
19 December 201916 December 2019 Spero Renewables signs $2 million DOE agreement to advance ‘wood-based’ plastic technology Plastic-made surplus wood shown to be as strong as steel but light weight and more easily recyclable
12 August 20196 August 2019 These are the top 10 emerging technologies of 2019 Bioplastics for a circular economy in first place
21 February 201918 February 2019 How a unique set of building blocks have created a vibrant and growing bio-economy in Canada Country has competitive bio-products industry clusters and is the first one in the G20 to offer a tariff-free zone for industrial manufacturers
13 February 20198 February 2019 Carbon pricing and digital tax find traction in Davos At World Economic Forum, the issue of improving the tax system by fighting against tax havens and closing loopholes played an important role
8 February 20195 February 2019 Most Sustainable Companies Chr. Hansen ranked as the most sustainable company in the world
12 November 20187 November 2018 ‘A line in the sand’ – Ellen MacArthur Foundation launches New Plastics Economy Global Commitment to eliminate plastic waste at source Global Commitment aims to create ‘a new normal’ for plastic packaging
26 September 201824 September 2018 Enerkem commits to taking action on ocean plastics waste Company pledges to help advance climate action, and endorses the Ocean Plastics Charter, during the G7 Environment, Energy and Oceans Ministerial Meeting
30 July 201825 July 2018 Animal-free bio-leather: the product tipped for success by the World Economic Forum The new Modern Meadow's material Zoa is inspired by leather, but that its bio-based alternative is different because of it’s “tunable” nature
2 July 201828 June 2018 Vegan Leather: Modern Meadow Awarded as Technology Pioneer by World Economic Forum Company's collagen-based materials enable new design and performance possibilities
7 June 20185 June 2018 This plastic bag is 100% biodegradable Businesses, policy makers, and investors too, need to make clear commitments and collaborate towards a circular economy for plastics
15 December 20179 September 2021 ArcelorMittal gets nod from World Economic Forum for integrating circular economy principles into its business model Corporation is finding ways to make transformational changes to the way it does busines
18 April 201711 April 2017 Born Global makes call for bio-based technologies Five Phase Born Global Innovation Challenge tailored to the specific market need is launched
10 April 201730 March 2017 New Urban Biocycles scoping paper launched by Ellen MacArthur Foundation This new scoping paper focuses on the significant volume of organic waste flowing through urban environments
24 January 201720 January 2017 Industry endorses plan to recycle 70% of plastic packaging globally New report outlines how a solution could be reached
28 June 201627 June 2016 New Plastics Economy initiative launched by Ellen MacArthur Foundation New report provides the first comprehensive vision of a global circular plastics economy
29 February 201626 February 2016 Unlocking the Promise of Bio-Based Plastics Circular economy: a systemic approach to the use of renewable feedstocks and the re-use of materials through recycling
3 February 201628 January 2016 Industry targets recycling for marine debris 118-page report claims that 95 percent of plastic packaging — worth between $80 and $120 billion — is lost to the economy every year
29 January 201628 January 2016 Biokunststoffe nehmen wichtige Rolle in der künftigen Kunststoff-Kreislaufwirtschaft ein Neuer Bericht des Weltwirtschaftsforums und der Ellen-MacArthur-Stiftung
Bioplastics play essential role in future circular plastics economy Says new report by World Economic Forum and Ellen MacArthur Foundation
22 January 201621 January 2016 New Plastics Economy report offers blueprint to design a circular future for plastics By 2050 oceans are expected to contain more plastics than fish
17 September 201516 September 2015 A New Way To Make Plastic Organic residual streams containing all necessary ingredients to create biopolymers
31 July 201517 September 2015 A new way to visualise the global economy Map represents each country relative to the size of its nominal gross domestic product (GDP)
12 February 201511 February 2015 DSM Bio-based Products & Services: Biofuels Digest’s 2015 5-Minute Guide Company focusing on enabling technology in biofuels and bio-based chemicals, materials made from renewable biomas
29 January 201528 January 2015 Carlsberg and Partners to develop biodegradable wood-fiber bottle Project could mark a sea-change in our options for packaging liquids
12 September 2013 Leveling That Old Playing Field: as biofuels rise, what about biobased chemicals? Why make incentivize a $3 fuel when you can make incentivize a $5 chemical?
Six Weeks Countdown to the International Cellulose Fibres Conference, 13-14 March 2024, in Cologne and Online
