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24 July 202424 September 2025

Estonia’s First Green Asphalt Residential Area in Viimsi: A Collaboration between Capital Mill and Fibenol

This bio-based raw material, powered by LIGNOVA lignin, partially replaces bitumen in asphalt mixes, enabling the reduction of Scope 3 emissions

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The startups using light to scale biomanufacturing

The bioeconomy is associated with the production of tangible and weighty stuff. Yet some biobased startups are using a more ephemeral tool in their biomanufacturing processes: light

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CREO Group Strengthens Sustainability Commitment with New Bio-Based Solutions and Space-Saving System Rebrand

For over 70 years, CREO Group has been at the forefront of sustainable packaging. The company's products are 100% recyclable and contain an average of 63% recycled material

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23 July 202423 July 2024

Essentra accelerates trials of bioplastic alternatives

An exciting innovation is the ongoing trials utilising seaweed, in collaboration with business start-up FlexSea, to create flexible, seaweed-derived bioplastics

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Evonik expands sodium methylate production in Argentina to meet growing demand for biofuels

Evonik has announced the expansion of its sodium methylate production capacity at its Rosario plant, located in the Sante Fé Province in Argentina

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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

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Bacterial glitter: New findings open up possibilities for sustainable color technologies

An international research team of the Cluster of Excellence ‘Balance of the Microverse' has investigated the mechanism that makes bacteria reflect light without using pigments

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18 July 202415 July 2024

Recyclables from wood waste for energy storage and environmental technology

Research team takes lignin waste from the timber industry to develop materials that can be used to build and recycle sustainable batteries

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17 July 202416 July 2024

New Report: Alternative Naphtha – Technologies and Market, Status and Outlook

For the defossilisation of the chemical industry it is crucial to replace fossil-based naphtha by alternative naphtha in refineries and crackers

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Helian Polymers: First PHA online shop

Helian Polymers (Belfeld, the Netherlands) has launched the first online store for PHAs, a sustainable alternative to traditional petroleum-based plastics, in beta

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Algae offer real potential as a renewable electricity source, new Concordia research shows

Internet of Things devices are among what could be powered using photosynthesis

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16 July 202411 July 2024

Q-GEO® by FULGAR

A unique yarn that combines its bio-based origin with exceptional comfort and durability

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Uncaged Innovations raises $5.6 Million to advance grain-free leather alternative

The company has developed a process that integrates structural proteins derived from grains into fibrous networks, creating a new material that replicates the feel and functionality of conventional leather

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15 July 202410 July 2024

BASF and ENGIE signed a long term Biomethane Purchase Agreement in Europe

BASF and ENGIE signed a 7-year Biomethane Purchase Agreement (BPA). Under the BPA, ENGIE will supply BASF with 2.7 to 3.0 terawatt hours of biomethane throughout the term of the agreement

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From waste to value: The right electrolytes can enhance glycerol oxidation

A team led by Dr Marco Favaro at the Institute for Solar Fuels has now unveiled the influence of electrolyte composition on the efficiency and stability of the glycerol oxidation

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12 July 202410 July 2024

Bio-concrete and biogenic construction materials with cyanobacteria

Researchers at Fraunhofer FEP, led by Dr. Ulla König, are establishing the methods of culturing the cyanobacteria, the complementary microbiological analysis, and the upscaling of the biomass production to be achieved

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11 July 20245 July 2024

Dow announces bio-based NORDEL™ REN EPDM at DKT 2024

Latest addition to Dow’s growing portfolio of sustainable materials aims to help automotive, infrastructure and consumer industries lower their Scope 3 emissions

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Kraig Biocraft Laboratories Expands Facilities to Support Spider Silk Production Growth

Construction for both investments has begun, with the first project expected to be completed within just a few weeks and the larger effort is scheduled to be completed by early fall

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What skills does the bioeconomy need?

Forestry and farming methods will be a major factor in keeping the environmental impacts of biomaterials to a minimum

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Efficient plastic-feeding fungi in freshwater ecosystems identified

In recent years, researchers have shown that there are microfungi that can break down even complex polymers, making them suitable for bioremediation

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10 July 20244 July 2024

Foray Bioscience Raises $3M to Protect and Restore Natural Ecosystems with Biomanufacturing

Foray will deploy the funds to expand its predictive plant cell culture platform, launch product development engagements with select partners, and expand its Boston-based team

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Melanin from Cuttlefish Ink as a Sustainable Biomass Resource

Researchers investigate the potential of naturally sourced melanin in the sustainable synthesis of biopolymers

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The most sustainable feedstocks for precision fermentation

Precision fermentation has attracted attention as a manufacturing methods that could lower the environmental impacts of everyday products, from edible proteins to cosmetics ingredients, or feed

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9 July 20241 July 2024

Bamboo, a material with endless possibilities

Bamboo is full of character, integrity and individuality, far beyond a simple wood replacement - new book by MaterialDistrict

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8 July 20245 July 2024

HOBUM and Relement created high performing biobased composite material

Industrial Bio-Composites, vegetable oil based epoxy systems from HOBUM

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5 July 20243 July 2024

The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Hexas Biomass

Biomaterials company using plant-based materials to replace wood and petroleum-based feedstocks in multiple applications

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4 July 20244 July 2024

Expansion of the spectrum in the application of biobased polymer composites

Under the Arweco brand, Polytives offers the production and development of biobased plastic compounds, including those based on natural fibres from oat husks and other renewable raw materials

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3 July 202426 June 2024

K.D. Feddersen Ueberseegesellschaft mbH and FUTERRO S.A. conclude distribution agreement

The Hamburg-based K.D. Feddersen Ueberseegesellschaft mbH and the Belgian FUTERRO S.A. have concluded a distribution agreement for the sale of Polylactide (PLA) with immediate effect from 18 April 2024

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New Meta-Study Highlights That Hydrolysis Prevents the Formation of Persistent PLA Microplastics in the Environment

A systematic review of published scientific literature conducted by HYDRA Marine Sciences finds that in the presence of water or humidity, the bioplastic polylactic acid (PLA) will fully hydrolyze, and no persistent nano- or microplastics will remain or accumulate in the environment

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Natural Material Studio turns wood offcuts into biomaterials to “utilise the whole tree”

Natural Material Studio used three methods to combine the sawdust with the natural binders

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2 July 202425 June 2024

Bioelements Expands Into the United States to Offer Biobased, Biodegradable and Compostable Packaging Solutions

Opens Headquarters in Houston; BIOLab Scientific Research Facility Planned

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1 July 20244 October 2024

Monthly news from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), June 2024

Let's take a look at what happened in June 2024 at RCI:

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A deal is a deal: EU parties must stand by the European Green Deal

This call to action by The Club of Rome stresses that to guarantee resilience to future shocks and stresses, the European Green Deal must be implemented, optimised and systematised today, not tomorrow

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28 June 202424 June 2024

Female-founded bioeconomy start-up traceless partners with Mondi toscale natural, regenerative solutions in paper coating

The application of the traceless® natural plastic alternative aims to be implemented with help of Mondi across the paper industry on a large scale

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The future of the chemical industry, plastics and recycling at the Renewable Materials Conference

Many initiatives are underway but there is a perceived difficulty at bringing products to market and an awareness around the urgency of the current situation

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Impact matters more than content when using non-fossil feedstocks

BASF weighs in on mass balance

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27 June 202425 June 2024

European Bioplastics elects new Board with Mariagiovanna Vetere and Franz Kraus elected as Co-Chairs

European Bioplastics (EUBP), the association representing the bioplastics industry in Europe, has elected a new Board during its General Assembly on 4 June

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26 June 202420 June 2024

Modern Meadow and Earthletica Announce World’s First Sustainable Collaboration on Bronte Jacket Made with Bio-Alloy™ Shield Technology

The Bio-AlloyTM Shield is a breathable and waterproof membrane developed by Modern Meadow - Bronte Campbell will be showcasing the jacket and competing at the 2024 Australian Olympic Swimming Trials

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BiDebA project supports bio-based adhesives development for composites

Five European project partners are to engineer novel bio-based adhesives, derived from renewable resources, to facilitate composites debonding, circularity in transportation markets

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25 June 202431 January 2025

BioPowder Launches Application Lab For Bio-Based Coating Formulations

This will include a number of bio-based guide formulations featuring an elevated bio-content, a reduced carbon footprint besides technical and mechanical benefits

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24 June 202427 November 2024

UNCAGED Innovations Secures $2M Pre-seed Funding to Reimagine Leather Across Industries

The funding will be used to launch the company's next-generation high-performance vegan leather, a sustainable alternative to traditional animal products that do not compromise on luxury feel or durability

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21 June 202418 June 2024

Bayer CropScience and Novamont experiment with twine and clips to reduce plastic waste in agriculture

The items in Mater-Bi met all requirements for strength, resistance and flexibility over the entire crop cycle under the most extreme climatic conditions

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20 June 202419 June 2024

Sales of INEOS Nitriles new world-first bio-based acetonitrile for Pharmaceutical production begin, offering 90% reduction in carbon footprint

INVIREOTM Acetonitrile is also now available from INEOS Nitriles. A core solvent, acetonitrile is necessary for the development, purification and production of many pharmaceuticals such as insulin and vaccines

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19 June 202418 June 2024

The Renewable Materials Conference Hits the Mark Again

440 participants discussed the defossilisation of the chemical and materials industry through biomass, CO2 and recycling. The audience voted for the "Renewable Material of the Year 2024": Acetic acid from CO2 by Danish start-up Again wins 1st price

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Erneut ein Volltreffer: Die Renewable Materials Conference

440 Teilnehmer diskutierten über die Defossilisierung der Chemie- und Werkstoffindustrie durch Biomasse, CO2 und Recycling. Das Publikum wählte außerdem den Gewinner des Preises "Renewable Material of the Year 2024": Essigsäure aus CO2 des dänischen Start-ups Again

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nova-Session: The latest on the EU policy framework for plastics, ecodesign and sustainability

June 27, 14:00 - 16:00h, Virtual Event - Hosts: Nicolas Hark, Luciano Proto Cassina (nova-Institute)

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IFPEN and ResiCare, leaders in the development of a production process for the non-toxic* biobased molecule 5-HMF

Following ten years of laboratory research on the conversion of fructose into a biosourced molecule, 5-HMF, IFPEN joined forces with ResiCare in 2021 to develop a process for producing 5-HMF on an industrial scale

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RMC2024 Day 2 Coverage

Coverage of the Renewable Materials Conference in Siegburg, Germany

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18 June 202412 June 2024

BASF researching CO2-neutral production of bio-based fumarate using bacteria found in cow stomachs

In a joint research project FUMBIO, the company is collaborating with Saarland University, University of Marburg and the University of Kaiserslautern-Landau

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AFYREN Provides Business Update on Its AFYREN NEOXY Plant

Successful completion of several long production cycles to deliver the first commercial volumes of acids - Confirmation of the objective to start continuous production in 2024