18 June 202412 June 2024 Biotech Company secures multi-million investment to revolutionize the Market for sustainable aroma with a groundbreaking new technology With extra capital backing, the company aims to become a global leader in sustainable aroma development for the food industry and beyond
17 June 202411 June 2024 Inauguration of Specialty Chemicals Plant at Sakarwadi by Padma Vibhushan Prof. M. M. Sharma and Hon’ble Mr. Bart De Jong, Consul General of Netherlands in Mumbai Significant milestone in the Godavari Biorefineries journey towards innovation and excellence in the production of specialty chemicals
14 June 202412 June 2024 Adsorbi launches first product: a cellulose-based air purification material for the art industry The adsorbing material combines a long product lifetime with high security, making it ideal for museums and archives
13 June 20247 June 2024 Kelpi lands £4.3m funding to take seaweed packaging to market The company's bio-material is unique in matching or even exceeding the performance of plastic, in particular with a strong water barrier and resistance to greasy contents or acidic foods
UPM to supply Artigo with UPM BioMotion™ Renewable Functional Fillers for next-generation rubber flooring Artigo will achieve a renewable content share of up to 30% of the total weight of the new products thanks to the addition of UPM BioMotion™ RFF
Dow and SCGC sign MOU for a first-of-its kind partnership to transform 200KTA of plastic waste into circular products The partners intend to accelerate technology development in the value chain to enable recycling through both mechanical recycling and advanced recycling and convert a broader range of plastic waste into high-value applications
12 June 20245 June 2024 8th PLA World Congress again a great success All about innovation, applications, markets, and end-of-life of PLA was the foundation of a successful 8th PLA World Congress on May 28 and 29
Axalta Launches Industry First Range of ISCC Plus Certified Biobased Powder Coatings Alesta® BioCoreTM provides a sustainable alternative to incumbent products containing fossil fuel-based polyester resins
11 June 202410 June 2024 nova-Institute launches new website showcasing the expertise of its five main departments New web design enhances rich content of the science-based consultancy and research institute for an optimal user experience
World’s first wooden satellite built by Japan researchers The creators expect the wooden material will burn up completely when the device re-enters the atmosphere — potentially providing a way to avoid the generation of metal particles when a retired satellite returns to Earth
10 June 20247 June 2024 Navigating Consumer Choices: Factors Shaping Consumer Attitudes Towards Sustainable Products New state-of-the-art report by the 3-CO project examines factors influencing consumer behaviour towards sustainable products
Bioplastic from olive tree pruning residues The project, financed by the Regional Ministry of University, makes it possible to create a new material from olive tree waste with good qualities for food packaging
New method makes hydrogen from solar power and agricultural waste University of Illinois Chicago experts used a carbon-rich substance called biochar to decrease the amount of electricity needed to convert water to hydrogen
7 June 20243 June 2024 Evonik drives sustainable biosurfactant revolution with inauguration of new facility in Slovakia Evonik has been leading the development of industrial-scale biosurfactants with its IP-protected, fermentation-based process for rhamnolipid production
Polish Company Chespa Partners with Asahi Photoproducts and Esko to Introduce High-Quality Compostable Packaging for Food Products, on Display at drupa Plastic-free biodegradable/compostable packaging printed with specialized Chespa plant-based inks for a high level of sustainability. Print samples available for visitors on Asahi’s drupa stand
BPI-certified compostable, touch-free, cutlery & dispenser The Touch-Free Arrow Cutlery Dispenser is the most thorough solution aiming to enhance operational efficiency and promote environmental responsibility within a variety of dining establishments
A fungus converts cellulose directly into a novel platform chemical A new process for the mass production of erythro-isocitric acid from waste could make the substance interesting for industry in the future
5 June 202429 May 2024 $5 million invested to strengthen the wood products economy across Montana The new investments to support the wood products economy and healthy forests and are made possible by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Inflation Reduction Act, and annual appropriations
4 June 20244 June 2024 Safety and Sustainability of Novel Bio-Based Materials – Assessments and Used Methodology Next episode of the PERFFECOAT webinar series
31 new projects to receive €215 million in CBE JU funding CBE JU to advance competitive circular bio-based industries in Europe, as well as develop new circular and sustainable products and solutions for the market
Innovative Hydrosome Labs Technology Poised to Usher in New Era of Precision Fermentation The bottom-line benefits to industry include faster fermentations, higher yields, lower energy and nutrient inputs, lower labor costs, higher efficiencies, no added chemicals, and no regulatory impact
3 June 20243 June 2024 Only one week left: 12 Good reasons to attend the Renewable Materials Conference (RMC) 11-13 June, Siegburg/Cologne (Germany) and online
Where next for South Africa’s bioeconomy? Eleven years on from the release of its national Bioeconomy Strategy, how has South Africa progressed in building biobased capacity?
Fresh Del Monte announces partnership to produce biofertilizers from fruit residues, launching innovative plant in Kenya Partnering with Vellsam Materias Bioactivas, the new plant marks an initial step in biofertilizer production
Urban biorefineries in the EU: from blueprint to implementation The system can help both public authorities and private entities involved in waste management anticipate future sustainability laws that reward or mandate circularity
31 May 202429 May 2024 New Market Analysis: Bio-based and Biodegradable Plastics Industries in China Policy framework, market trends, technologies and outlook for PLA, PA, PHA and PBAT
29 May 202426 June 2024 The Power of Social Innovation: Bridging Technology and Humanity A current initiative aiming to drive social innovation is the EU funded research project 3-CO which's key objective is to support sustainable consumption and improve consumer behaviour through smart digital solutions
Circe Bioscience licenses technology to decarbonize industry with microbes developed at Wyss Institute at Harvard University Novel gas fermentation approach enables engineered microbes to eat greenhouse gases and produce valuable products for multiple uses
MTU to lead €9 million CBE JU Farm-based Grass Biorefinery Demonstration Initiative Munster Technological University will lead a new first-of-its-kind decentralised green biorefinery demonstration initiative funded under the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU)
Dow and Freepoint Eco-Systems announce supply agreement to transform plastic waste into new circular products The supply agreement for 65,000 metric tons of circular feedstock advances the Companies' shared goal to support a circular economy for plastics in North America
28 May 202428 May 2024 Join the first PEF World Congress in October 2024 The European project PEFerence is proud to support the Renewable Carbon Plastics Magazine in organising the very first PEF World Congress, which will take place in Düsseldorf (Germany) on 30 and 31 October 2024 (with Online Livestream)
NatureWorks’ Ingeo PLA Manufacturing Expansion Attracts Record Financing from Krungthai Bank PCL of Thailand One of the singular largest loans in the bank’s decades-long history supports Thailand's ambitious Bio-Circular-Green (BCG) strategy
FinalSpark Launches the First Remote Research Platform Using Human Neurons for Biocomputing Brain organoids, composed of living and learning neurons consume a million times less power than traditional digital processors
LG Chem to jointly develop bio-propylene with US-based company Gevo The companies expect to produce bio-propylene with bio-ethanol produced from carbohydrates including corn and sugarcane
27 May 202421 May 2024 CSUFT-led team creates novel flame-retardant, smoke-suppressing, and superhydrophobic transparent bamboo for future glasses In recent years, there has been a surge of interest in transparent wood products, thanks to their remarkable features like high transparency, excellent mechanical strength, and superior thermal insulation properties
New production facility for carbon fiber reinforced plastics in Gardelegen officially opened The use of recycled carbon fibers significantly reduces the CO2 footprint of these lightweight and highly durable materials
24 May 202417 May 2024 Insempra completes $20 million financing to advance the development of next-generation bio-based ingredients Series A investment round will accelerate Insempra’s market-first approach to developing superior, intrinsically sustainable ingredients for the beauty & food industries
23 May 202416 May 2024 A573 – Italian Competition Authority: investigation opened against Novamont for alleged abuse of dominant position The company's exclusivity agreements could limit the use of alternative materials to Mater-Bi in the manufacture of lightweight and very lightweight plastic carrier bags, with anti-competitive effects, both against bioplastics manufacturers and plastic bag manufacturers that use raw materials other than Mater-Bi
5 Minutes With… Professor Paul Freemont, Head of Structural & Synthetic Biology at Imperial College London "To support commercialisation of the bioeconomy we need to have relevant standards and metrics"
22 May 202415 May 2024 Peru’s Nuevo Mundo continues sustainability journey with Archroma As strategic partner of apparel brands, Nuevo Mundo will offer collections utilizing Archroma’s EarthColors®, agricultural waste based dyes, produced with zero liquid discharge and substantial resource savings
Dairen Chemical Corporation Joins The LYCRA Company and Qore® in the Development of Renewable LYCRA® Fiber Letter of intent to convert QIRA® - the next generation 1,4-butanediol (BDO) - into low-impact PTMEG for the patented bio-derived LYCRA® fiber
Hapag-Lloyd and IKEA collaborate to advance cleaner shipping For the period March 2024 to February 2025, both companies have agreed to use Hapag-Lloyd’s highest product option for biofuels “Ship Green 100”, which relies on waste- and residue-based biofuel instead of conventional marine fuel oil
Formerra and AFC Ecoplastics Forge New Path in Compostable Materials Certified compostable materials will help packaging meet growing eco-demands
21 May 202414 May 2024 The UN takes stock of the global bioeconomy A recent FAO seminar and a UN Environment bioeconomy report brought together an international panel discussing the urban bioeconomy with a strong focus on Africa and Asia
17 May 202413 May 2024 Chemovator invests in Detroit-based startup Heartland rethinking plastics using natural fiber reinforcements Supported by a team of scientists, engineers, and technologists, Heartland has developed hemp-based materials that can be used as additives within BASF's plastic compounds
Bioeconomy needs circularity We need circularity because it reduces the need for mining (and its energy use); and because it cuts the amount of products going to landfill
15 May 202413 May 2024 ANDRITZ production line for biodegradable wipes starts up at Teknomelt, Türkiye The new neXline wetlace CCP (carded-carded-pulp) line produces nonwoven roll goods for biodegradable, plastic-free wet wipes
The world’s first wooden wind turbine blades are now installed in Germany The world’s first wooden wind turbine blades are now installed in Germany – Voodin Blade Technology is on a mission to make wind energy even more sustainable
SYMBA: promoting circularity in the bio-based industrial ecosystem through AI-driven solutions The project aims to revolutionize industrial practices by promoting symbiotic relationships within bio-based ecosystems
14 May 20247 May 2024 Orange peel instead of oil The bioeconomy flagship project to develop two-component epoxy resin systems, with project partners Plastics Center SKZ, Fraunhofer IMWS and TÜBİTAK Marmara Research Center has been successfully completed