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12 May 20267 May 2026

Researchers develop scalable method for safer, compostable packaging

New Virginia Tech research brings safer, compostable packaging closer to everyday use

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11 May 20266 May 2026

Futamura and BIOPAP Advance Compostable Food Service Solutions

Together, the companies have developed functional compostable packaging, derived from renewable raw materials with the most practical end-of-life

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Synergistic pretreatment: hybrid strategies for maximum lignocellulose valorization

This review provides a comparative analysis of three emerging pretreatment technologies: hydrothermal (HTP), microwave-assisted (MWP), and ball milling (BM)

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8 May 20267 May 2026

AFCC Global Biobased Economy Conference & Exhibit

1-3 November 2026, Washington D.C., US

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PLA World Congress

2 & 3 June 2026, Munich, Germany

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7 May 20265 May 2026

An interview with Philippe Mengal, executive director of BIC. “The bioeconomy is not just about replacing fossil carbon. It is about redefining Europe’s place in the global economy

The next five years will determine whether Europe leads the bioeconomy, or imports it

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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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Natupla: Natural Plastic

Single-use plastic alternative from starch

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Kandla Port Advances Methanol Bunkering, Marks Key Step Toward Green Maritime Transition

“India Moves Closer to Net-Zero Maritime Future as Kandla Pioneers Methanol Bunkering:” Sarbananda Sonowal

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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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30 April 202624 April 2026

Avantium’s Releaf and Hoogvliet Jongerius debut “From Plants to Plastic” at Milan Design Week 2026

releaf® allows designers and brands to explore new material expressions while reducing dependence on fossil‑based plastics

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Third generation steps into leadership: Carlo Remmele to head SÜDPACK’s Business Unit Food

Carlo Remmele knows the food and packaging industry very well and he will help shape the unit’s next phase of growth and further strengthen SÜDPACK’s presence in international markets

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29 April 202628 April 2026

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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28 April 202622 April 2026

Olfactory biocontrol pioneer Agriodor raises €15 million Series A to accelerate global deployment of its technology in international crop protection markets

France has a new perfume export - but this one’s for your crops

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NatureWorks Advocates Tariffs to Rebuild PLA Sector

NatureWorks urges the US government to impose tariffs on imported PLA resin and products, citing unfair trade practices by China, India, and Thailand that harm domestic manufacturing and suppress investment

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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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From overlooked woody biomass to the heart of next-generation batteries: Fibenol and UP Catalyst expand collaboration on lignin-based carbon materials

Using Fibenol's innovative Sunburst® technology, wood residues are transformed into advanced biomaterials

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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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CRE.ACTIVE Design by ROMIRA – New disruptive solutions for aesthetic parts: Mold In Color Bio sourced compounds

Bio-PEB matrixes will allow companies and brands to have endless solid, metallic and speckle Mold In Color options with a reduced carbon footprint

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EIB and Eni sign €500 million in financing for new biorefinery in Sannazzaro de’ Burgondi

From 2028, the Sannazzaro plant will start producing HVO diesel biofuels and the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) biojet, with a production capacity of around 550,000 tonnes per year

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Acies Bio Progress on Fermentation Capacity Expansion

Strengthening Regional Supply Resilience and Scale-Up Capabilities of Biomanufacturing

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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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The core of one of the most powerful industrial heat pumps has arrived at BASF’s Ludwigshafen site

95 tons in weight, 16 meters long: The core of one of the most powerful industrial heat pumps has arrived at BASF’s Ludwigshafen site

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High-Performance Meets Bio-Based: Why Furix™ is the Highlight of Yarn Expo 2026

FURIX™ is designed to deliver bio-based solutions that not only meet high performance standards but also align with long-term sustainability goals

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22 April 202616 April 2026

Brazil has a new strategy to make biodiversity one of the country’s main economic assets for development by 2035

The plan is organized into three pillars – socio-bioeconomics and environmental assets, competitive bioindustrialization, and sustainable biomass production

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OMV and XRG Complete Transactions to Create Borouge International, Boosting Global Chemicals Leadership

Newly formed global polyolefins champion, created through the all-share combination of Borouge and Borealis and the acquisition of NOVA Chemicals

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Primient Launches New Biosolutions Business Unit to Accelerate Growth in the Bioeconomy

The creation of the company's new Biosolutions business will enable them to accelerate their progress in high-growth biomanufacturing markets

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21 April 202615 April 2026

LBB Specialties and DMC Biotechnologies Partner to Bring Fermented Inositols to the U.S. Market

Next-generation ingredients produced through precision fermentation — serving the Human Nutrition, Food, Personal Care, and Life Science markets

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ÄIO and tilk! launch first commercial skincare product powered by ÄIO’s bio-fermented RedOil!

Developed in partnership with natural skincare brand tilk!, the new serum showcases how upcycled, bio-fermented ingredients can deliver high performance while meeting growing regulatory and sustainability demands in the cosmetics industry

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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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The LYCRA Company Announces Strategic Partnership on Renewable LYCRA® Fiber

Agreement with Texhong Advances Sustainable Fiber Applications

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The LYCRA Company kündigt strategische Partnerschaft für Renewable LYCRA®-Faser an

Vereinbarung mit Texhong treibt nachhaltige Faseranwendungen voran

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The entire Itabus fleet travels with Enilive HVO diesel biofuel

HVOlution is a hydrogenated vegetable oil that can be used in all validated diesel engines and is available in more than 1,550 Enilive service stations in Italy

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Fibu Receives SEK 4.26 Million from Klimatklivet to Scale Bio-Based Foam

Fibu develops a renewable foam material based on wood fibers designed to replace fossil-based plastic foams used in various applications such as packaging, insulation, and acoustics

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17 April 202613 April 2026

European Bioplastics (EUBP) welcomes Italy’s draft legislative proposal on certified industrial compostable packaging

The Italian initiative is an important step in recognising the role of certified industrial compostable packaging in specific applications and in providing a clearer regulatory framework

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Hyosung TNC Presents New regen™ BIO Spandex Developments at Functional Fabric Fair

As the industry pushes further into renewable feedstocks, sugarcane represents where that journey is heading

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16 April 202610 April 2026

The EU Biotech Act II: A vital Act for biomanufacturing in Europe

Joint position paper highlights the need for a dedicated and globally ambitious legislation to deliver biomanufacturing scale‑up and market deployment in Europe

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15 April 20269 April 2026

From innovation to impact: key takeaways from the CBE JU Stakeholder Forum 2026

Europe’s  biomass availability and strong industrial base offer a chance to reduce fossil dependency and advance the circular economy

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14 April 20268 April 2026

New Study Shows Low Environmental Impact by Cotton made in Africa Organic Cotton from Tanzania

CmiA Organic cotton can help the textile industry meet regulatory requirements as well as science-based targets

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Winter 2026 BioBuzz

The USDA Biopreferred Program continues to be an important part of industrial capacity and creating new and expanded markets for American farmers and rural producers

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13 April 20268 April 2026

Budzinski and Fischbach Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Bolster Biomanufacturing 

The legislation aims to bridge the gap of the dependence on foreign petroleum for biobased plastics and other everyday products by providing tax incentives for companies that use American-grown biomass to create renewable materials

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10 April 20262 April 2026

Europe Could Completely Replace Fossil Fuels in Road Transport

KIT Study Shows How Much Liquid Fuel Can Be Produced in the EU from Residual and Waste Materials

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9 April 20261 April 2026

Formula 1® to become a member of the Circular Bioeconomy Alliance

By becoming a member of the CBA, Formula 1 demonstrates its increasing focus on nature in sustainable event delivery and amplify pioneering innovation solutions

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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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Syensqo unveils AI-designed, bio-sourced innovation to advance scalp care

This new active responds to rising demand for solutions that hydrate and soothe the scalp, supporting the skinification of hair care

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RES acquires PLA production facility

PLA is derived from a range of natural feedstocks and is used in a wide variety of applications, from injection moulding to extrusion, from blow moulding to thermoforming, through to 3D printing

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Waiākea Hawaiian Volcanic Beverages Pioneers First Commercial Use of Sustainable Algae Black™ on Beverage Packaging

The brand is the first in the world to implement and commercialize labels printed with an ink made using carbon-negative, algae-derived pigment

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7 April 202630 March 2026

Changhua Begins Commercial Production of CO2 Polyols Based on Econic’s Technology

Carnol polyols are designed for use in polyurethane foams, coatings, elastomers, and other applications in which they offer both environmental benefits and improved performance

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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