18 September 202412 September 2024 Exel Composites launches commercial scale use of bio-based resins A purchasing agreement with Ineos enables the supply of 23% bio-based glycol, a springboard for Exel’s phase out of hydrocarbon-derived resins
S&T Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh formally releases new BioE3 policy, hails India as global torchbearer of next Industrial Revolution thanked PM Sh Narendra Modi for his support PPP model will be an intrinsic part of Bioe3 Policy implementation incentivizing industry to promote employment generation
“Pilots4U powered by COPILOT” launches Open Calls for Co-CREATION of its new DATABASE & PLATFORM COPILOT invites Bioeconomy Innovators and Pilot and Demo Infrastructures to CO-CREATE the next DATABASE & PLATFORM of European Open Access Pilot and Demo Infrastructures for the Bioeconomy
PlaXTM by Bioworks Adopted in Seivson’s 2025 Spring/Summer Collection Five Designs Unveiled at Rakuten Fashion Week TOKYO Runway Show
17 September 202416 September 2024 Agenda Now Available: The BioReCer Stakeholder Event on Sustainability of Bio-based Products will Present New Tools and Future Standardisation Developments The next BioReCer regional stakeholders’ event will take place in person and online in Milan, Italy, on 2nd October 2024
Bioeconomy International 2025: Funding for global research partnerships Bioeconomy Module Germany - São Paulo/Brazil
UK biotech startup expands lab-grown leather production capacity LGL’s lab-grown leather is cultivated using immortalized cells, isolated from an adult animal through a painless and bioethics-compliant process
16 September 202411 September 2024 New audit confirms EU renewable ethanol industry makes more food than fuel Data from European producers show significant production of food and feed in 2023 along with sustainable biofuel, highlighting strategic importance of domestic ethanol biorefineries
Plastic Fantastic: Green, Strong and Edible Weizmann Institute researchers have created a biodegradable composite material that might help battle the global plastic-waste crisis
Oklahoma State University scientists develop innovative co-fermentation process for sustainable biofuels By utilizing both sugars and CO2, the co-fermentation process addresses key challenges in traditional fermentation processes, making it more efficient and sustainable for large-scale biofuel production
13 September 202410 September 2024 Scaling Europe’s algal biorefineries Algae holds an immense number of complex chemicals that hold applications across several industries, but for all its advantages, biorefineries making algal products are still rare
12 September 20246 September 2024 Compost-a-Ball™, the World’s First Compostable Pickleball Ball, presented by Professional Pickleball Partners Compost-a-Ball serves up a sustainable solution with the first-ever compostable pickleball ball made from a patented blend of wheat straw and rice husk
11 September 20246 September 2024 Leather from industrial hemp: innovative and sustainable material for future car interiors Cooperation with the German start-up Revoltech GmbH
New system for the production of natural fiber packaging ILLIG focuses on game-changing technology dry fiber
Turning Agricultural Trash to Treasure New funding will help Berkeley Lab and partners improve how the diverse agricultural waste in California’s Northern San Joaquin Valley can be used to make sustainable bioproducts and biofuels
Plant-based Protein Powder Gets Plant-based Pouch Supplement producer PlantFusion launches a new stand-up pouch format for powdered protein that uses a multilayer plant-based material construction that is 100% compostable
10 September 20245 September 2024 Arkema obtains mass balance ISCC PLUS certification for its specialty UV/LED/EB curing resins production facility in China This will support the development of more sustainable solutions for fast-growing applications in local markets
Sensei Farms Debuts New Packaging Across Leafy Greens and Salad Mixes The eye-catching, more eco-friendly design reduces plastic use by 90% compared to previous clamshell, without compromising functionality or quality
KOSÉ and Neste brought bio-based materials into cosmetics packaging When Japanese cosmetics and personal care company KOSÉ introduced its sustainability ambitions in 2020 – called “Creating Beauty in a Sustainable World”, the collaboration with Neste was chosen as one of the many wheels setting KOSÉ’s journey into motion
What’s happening to the biofuels market? The oil majors that had branched out into renewables in recent years began pausing biorefinery projects in quick succession over the summer of 2024
6 September 20246 September 2024 Turning bacteria into bioplastic factories Scientists discovered some purple bacteria that can produce bioplastics without adding CO2 to the atmosphere and which are completely biodegradable
Government of Canada announces investment in the industrial bioeconomy to reduce GHG emissions Strengthening Canada's bioindustrial sector through research and innovation creates opportunities, increases competitiveness, and moves Canada towards a more sustainable future
Brown introduces bill to create tax credit for biobased chemicals In lieu of the production tax credit, producers could elect to take a 30% investment tax credit for qualified investments in new renewable chemical production facilities
5 September 20242 September 2024 A Biological Approach to Metalworking Based on Chitinous Colloids and Composites Researchers from Singapore University of Technology and Design found new conditions using chitosan, in which composites’ ability to be printed and cast into functional shapes with metallic characteristics is demonstrated
4 September 20243 September 2024 NREL Advances Method for Recyclable Wind Turbine Blades Resin Made From Biomass Enables Chemical Recycling at End of Useful Lifespan
Mewalii’s Period Pads are Made from Regenerative Hemp Fibers The absorbent fibers undergo a unique mechanical softening process, enhancing their natural softness without toxic chemicals
3 September 20242 September 2024 63rd Dornbirn Global Fiber Congress & 4th Innovation Days 11 – 13 September 2024, Dornbirn Austria The 63rd Dornbirn GFC 2024 is characterized by the energy transition and presents innovative solutions for the textile industry. The presentations on the main topic “Energy Solutions” during the three-day congress will start with a plenary lecture on the opening day
Sustainable Materials Conference & Expo 2024: Advancing The Material Transition Cologne, Germany – 13-14 November 2024
BASF and STOCKMEIER Urethanes USA, Inc. partner to offer more sustainable polyurethane playground and recreational surfacing products BASF supplies STOCKMEIER Urethanes with BMB Lupranate MDI for the manufacturing of their Stobielast S binders
Doppelganger Plastics: a more desirable alternative? Researchers team at Stora Enso developed FuraCore - a more controlled, highly customisable, less energy intensive process for high quality FDCA and PEF
Ingenza announces partnership with Cellugy to investigate the potential of biofabricated cellulose This collaboration will Cellugy enable to benefit from Ingenza’s extensive experience, and will focus on implementing different techniques to identify key factors influencing the cellulose production pathway
Japan, Indonesia, others agree to build sustainable fuel supply chain Coconut oil-based aviation fuel among 400 projects pitched in Jakarta meeting
Sabic and Lubrizol collaborate on sustainable soft-rigid compatible material solutions Joining Complementary Strengths and Sustainable Material Portfolios
2 September 202429 October 2024 nova Session: Food and Feed Crops for Bio-based Materials – Facts, Myths, Availability and Policy 30 October 2024 @ 13:00 - 16:00 CEST, online
VTT launches new initiative to demonstrate energy-efficient manufacturing technologies for fiber-based products The initiative will pioneer low-carbon, water-efficient technology with the potential to reduce water consumption by up to 90% and overall energy consumption by more than half
AustroCel plans to produce hydrogel granulate in early 2025 CEO Kalt: „AustroCel invests in the first industrial production of a new type of biodegradable hydrogel, revolutionising agriculture“
ICIG Purchases Bioethanol Plant from Clariant in Romania, Strengthening Its Biotechnology Business International Chemical Investors Group (ICIG) has signed an agreement with Clariant to purchase the decommissioned bioethanol plant in Podari, Romania
30 August 202431 August 2024 nova-Institute participates in the discussion at the EDANA Conference Outlook Europe in Rome: Cellulosic fibres and biosynthetics – The status quo of renewable fibre sources in the context of the recent wave of regulatory developments 24-26 September 2024, Rome, Italy
Luminy® PLA bioplastics at the 2024 Paris Olympics Luminy® PLA bioplastics have a 75% lower carbon footprint than traditional plastics and can be recycled or composted at end-of-life
Honeywell And Repsol To Collaborate On Renewable Fuel Development Companies to scale the commercialization of Honeywell technologies for efficient chemical production and advanced biofuels
29 August 202431 August 2024 Fibre-to-Fibre Recycling: The Key to a Sustainable Textile Industry nova-Session on Textile Recycling on 17 September 2024, 13:00-16:00 CEST
Sustainable construction: the use of cork material in the building industry The growing awareness of environmental concerns and the imperative to adopt sustainable practices within the construction industry has spurred an exploration and implementation of a variety of bio-based materials
Engineering Ni-Co bimetallic interfaces for ambient plasma-catalytic CO2 hydrogenation to methanol Plasma catalysis offers a flexible and decentralized solution for CO2 hydrogenation to methanol under ambient conditions, avoiding the high temperatures and pressures required for thermal catalysis
3D Laser Printing with Bioinks from Microalgae Heidelberg researchers successfully develop a new generation of biocompatible materials for additive manufacturing
28 August 202427 August 2024 nova-Session: Mastering CSRD Compliance – A Practical Guide for the Industrial Sector 26 September 2024; 14:00 - 16:00 CEST, online
New report finds there are $4-6 in benefits to the U.S. Economy for every $1 of federal SAF at Gevo’s net-zero 1 facility Research by Charles River Associates ("CRA") demonstrates clear economic and environmental benefits utilizing this business system
Siegwerk to present new functional paper coatings at Specialty Papers Europe 2024 Meet Siegwerk at Europe’s leading conference for the specialty paper and packaging industry on September 3-4, 2024, and learn more about the company’s latest barrier and heat-seal coatings for use in paper mills
26 August 202422 August 2024 Advanced Recycling Conference 2024: New Focus Areas and Innovative Program Announced Shaping the Future of Recycling From PVC and Textiles to Engineering Thermoplastics and Digital Solutions
Indorama Ventures joins the T-REX Project to revolutionize textile recycling The designated spinning partner, Indorama Ventures, will process the chemical recycled feedstock into polyester yarns and fibers through the extrusion process, ensuring the elimination of impurities
The world’s first scalable biodegradable SAP? – Green Chemicals Blog Researchers have begun to focus on various natural and biodegradable SAPs that achieve superabsorbent properties