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10 December 20255 December 2025

European Bioplastics Celebrates 20 Years of EBC and Calls for Unity in the Sector to Accelerate the Bioeconomy Transition

European Bioplastics concludes its 20th edition of the European Bioplastics Conference – two days of insightful presentations, panel discussions, networking, and market data analysis

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8 December 20255 December 2025

Rutgers researchers use a principle in nature to create plastics that self-destruct at programmed speeds, offering a solution to global plastic waste

Yuwei Gu was hiking through Bear Mountain State Park in New York when inspiration struck

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5 December 20252 December 2025

Improved oxygen barrier in biodegradable plastic for coffee capsules

With M·VERA® GP1065, BIO-FED, a branch of AKRO-PLASTIC, has developed a specialised biocompound for coffee capsules

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4 December 20252 December 2025

BASF inaugurates the expansion of production capacity for Alkyl Polyglucosides (APGs) in Bangpakong, Thailand

The enhancement complements BASF’s global APG production network - including sites in Germany, China, and a new facility scheduled for start-up in 2026 in the U.S.

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3 December 202528 November 2025

Governor Hochul Announces Round Seven Winners of the Grow-NY International Food and Agriculture Business Competition

$1 million Grand Prize for Brekland of Brooklyn, New York, for building a novel, biodegradable foam coating that brings new, in-field functionality to crop protection products

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New bamboo bioplastic offers strong alternative to traditional plastics

Northeast Forestry University-researchers used a special molecular engineering approach to turn bamboo into a durable, eco-friendly plastic

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28 November 202525 November 2025

UPCYCLE Project Launches to Transform Non-Recyclable Plastics into Circular and Non-Persistent Packaging Solutions

The project brings together 19 partners from 12 countries to develop novel circular value chains that convert non-recyclable plastic waste into highly recyclable and non-persistent packaging materials

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Plastic definitions in UK regulation

Establishing a consistent and shared definition across stakeholder groups is essential for effective communication, policy development, environmental regulation, and public understanding

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25 November 202519 November 2025

SMX and Bio-Packaging make green packaging more trustworthy

SMX and Bio-Packaging aim to help local converters access data that can speed Singapore’s shift toward a zero-waste circular economy

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24 November 202520 November 2025

Unique 50% discount on all nova reports during the winter season

Decisions of a strategic nature depend on reliable market information

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21 November 202517 November 2025

P2 Science and Algenesis Partner to Develop Algae-Derived Chemicals and 100% Biobased, Biodegradable Polyurethanes

Innovative collaboration combines P2’s proprietary green chemistry PIOz™ process with Algenesis’ Bio-Iso™ innovation

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17 November 202512 November 2025

Smart cultivation on marginal lands for the development of sustainable materials from forest biomass

This report aims to deliver an overview of the current state and future trajectory of PLA, detailing its production technologies, industrial players, feedstock sources, market evolution, sustainability profile and some of the innovatives that are currently on going

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13 November 20257 November 2025

Sustainable batteries made from wood industry by-products

Fraunhofer researchers and their project partners are working on a sodium-ion battery system based on lignin, a by-product of the wood and pulp industry

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12 November 20257 November 2025

Patented technology against plastic waste: aevoloop secures €8.25 million

Seed financing of around €3.25 million and just under €5 million in grants from the EU and the State of Saxony pave the way to market launch

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11 November 20255 November 2025

Soy protein fuels the future of eco-friendly solid-state batteries

The world's most grown legume could be used to make the batteries of the future

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4 November 202530 October 2025

A computer mouse made of wood: Green electronics thanks to biodegradable circuit boards

Empa researchers have developed a biodegradable version - their biomaterial is based entirely on wood and can be processed into functional circuit boards for electronic devices

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AIMPLAS continues to expand the scope of its accredited biodegradation and compostability testing with new recognitions from DIN CERTCO and BPI

Thanks to these certifications or eco-labels, companies can highlight that their products are environmentally sustainable in major global markets

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31 October 202527 October 2025

Artificial Ocean Carbon Recycling System Converts Seawater CO2 into Valuable Chemicals

A Chinese researchers collaboration has developed an artificial ocean carbon recycling system that captures CO2 from seawater and directly converts it into succinic acid

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P2 Science Launches CitroComplex® Nourish for high performance skin care

Innovative and globally compliant green chemistry blend delivers natural performance for skin care and personal care applications 

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29 October 202523 October 2025

Algenesis Labs Partners with Safic-Alcan to Bring Soleic® Sustainable Materials to Europe

The collaboration will bring Algenesis's Soleic® technology to Europe, giving brands and processors access to high-performance, circular materials for footwear, consumer products, and more

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28 October 202522 October 2025

Palsgaard introduces Einar® 987 anti-fouling additive for the PE and PP polymerisation process as a safer alternative to ethoxylated amines

Made completely from renewable raw materials, the food-grade additive Einar® 987 has been developed to address concerns about the ethoxylated amine (EA) chemistry

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27 October 202521 October 2025

Research shows potential of biodegradable circuit boards for wireless comms tech

UofG engineers are teaming up with industry to develop environmentally-friendly, biodegradable circuit boards for use in wireless communication technologies

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Seaweed solutions for the hardest plastics to recycle

Biobased versions of thin film plastics are safer for health and the planet

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24 October 202525 October 2025

Dutch living coffin makes it into TIME’s best inventions list

Loop's biodegradable, moss-lined coffin made from mushrooms and hemp fibers has been recognized as one of TIME's Best Inventions of 2025

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23 October 202517 October 2025

Pangaia’s biobased circular design collection

Each piece is crafted entirely from AeoniQ™, a biodegradable cellulosic filament yarn developed by HeiQ

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22 October 202516 October 2025

Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) – Bio-based Plastic with a Future

New Types of the Bioplastic PBS for Industrial Applications

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17 October 202513 October 2025

Scientists create natural plastics for everyday packaging

The study, led by two researchers of the Monash University, provides a framework for designing bioplastics for temperature-sensitive packaging, addressing the global challenge of single-use plastic waste

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Turning ocean carbon into biodegradable plastic

System is first to pull carbon dioxide from the ocean and convert it to valuable product

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16 October 202510 October 2025

Bio-Based Fabric with Integrated Sensors Continuously Monitors Asphalt Road Conditions

A new monitoring system from Fraunhofer researchers and partners detects damage early on and continuously monitors the condition of the underlying asphalt layer, comprehensively and without causing any damage

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Navigating standards for biobased and biodegradable materials

New report provides an accessible overview of the key standards, certifications, and testing methods that underpin claims of bio-based content, biodegradability, and compostability

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ECOFUNC pioneers eco-friendly, functional and circular building materials for sustainable construction and beyond

Funded by the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) under the European Union’s Horizon Europe Framework ECOFUNC will drive market adoption and mainstream new bio-based materials

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15 October 20259 October 2025

Battery made from natural materials could replace conventional lithium-ion batteries

What if the next battery you buy was made from the same kinds of ingredients found in your body? That’s the idea behind a breakthrough battery material made from natural, biodegradable components. It’s so natural, it could even be consumed as food

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Healthcare has a plastic problem – biomaterials can help

Biomaterials can lower healthcare emissions and simplify waste management

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14 October 20258 October 2025

Closed Loop Partners’ Composting Consortium, With the Biodegradable Products Institute and US Composting Council, Awards Grants to Composting Facilities & Municipalities Across the U.S.

Eight municipal and composter-led projects received funding for organics and compostable packaging recovery from the new, collaborative grant program to expand access, infrastructure and regional capacity. That Are Advancing Recovery of Compostable Packaging

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13 October 20257 October 2025

Under Armour and UNLESS introduce three regenerative footwear styles

Planet-conscious innovation and design meet the fashion of tomorrow

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8 October 20257 October 2025

Borealis’ new compounding line in Belgium offers premium recyclate-based polyolefins

This milestone marks a significant step forward in helping customers meet their circularity and sustainability targets - without sacrificing performance and reliability

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Beer goes green

The surprising links between beer and sustainability, from Oktoberfest to circular leathers

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7 October 20252 October 2025

Processes in Flow: AI’s Role in Resource-Efficient Production

Chemical processes such as depolymerization or enzymatic recycling can be optimised by AI – with the goal of converting waste back into high-value feedstocks

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2 October 202526 September 2025

CBE JU call closes with 248 project proposals submitted

Evaluation of the project proposals will take place in October-November 2025, and applicants will receive the call results in the second half of January 2026

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30 September 202525 September 2025

Big News: traceless® is nominated for the Deutscher Zukunftspreis 2025!

One of Germany’s most prestigious awards for science and innovation will recognize traceless' clear benefits for society, the environment, and the economy

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29 September 202523 September 2025

Researchers leverage advanced bioengineering techniques to develop plastics made from sustainable biomaterials   

A team of university and industry researchers have been awarded funding from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) to develop mechanisms to produce sturdy and reusable bioplastics

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Fashion for Good Unveils “The Next Stride”, A New Footwear Project To Replace Fossil Fuel Material With Bio-based Sole Innovation

In partnership with adidas, Target and Zalando, alongside leading material innovators, the initiative will test and validate bio-based polymers as high-performance alternatives to fossil fuel–derived materials

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TômTex debuts bio-based textile at New York Fashion Week

The new material is engineered using proprietary biomaterials that mimic nature’s own design principles

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25 September 202519 September 2025

Biodegradable alternatives to (intentional) microplastics

BIOWEG, a German biotechnology company developing high-performance, biodegradable ingredients to replace intentionally added acrylic polymer based microplastics, has closed a EUR 16 million Series A round

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22 September 202516 September 2025

Ecovia Bio Commissions the First Polyglutamic Acid Production Facility in the U.S.

Historic milestone: new state-of-the-art 20,000 square-foot facility will supply early customers with domestically produced high-quality PGA solutions to meet the growing market demand

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16 September 20259 September 2025

What consumers really think of biomaterials

When and why do people buy bio?

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15 September 20259 September 2025

Harnessing Municipal Wastewater as a Resource

Researchers from the Fraunhofer Institute for Interfacial Engineering and Biotechnology IGB are working with partners to recover high-quality products from municipal wastewater

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IFF’s Designed Enzymatic Biomaterials™ Platform Sees First Large-Scale Use in Home Care Applications

Designed Enzymatic Biomaterials™ (DEB) platform debuts in laundry formulations with major consumer packaged goods launch

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10 September 20254 September 2025

FKuR exhibits at K 2025

„Let’s keep it in the loop“ – sustainable plastic solutions for a circular future

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9 September 202511 November 2025

SAXY PLASTICS: New Plastics from Regional Waste – Fully Recyclable and Biodegradable

Since conventional recycling degrades material quality and prevents a true closed-loop economy, SAXY PLASTICS aims to develop innovative plastics from regional waste streams