2 January 202418 December 2023 Larger sunflower seed harvest in the EU In the EU-27, the 2023 harvest of sunflower seed came in considerably larger than the previous year. It also exceeded the long-term average
14 December 20238 December 2023 OLEAF4VALUE Unveils Market-Ready, Bio-Based Products from Olive Leaf Valorisation A staggering volume of biomass stays currently underutilised in Spain, but the discarded olive leaves are rich in valuable bioactive compounds, making it a potential asset in various industries
“We Want To See The Biochar Industry Have Its Carbon Removal Impact While There Is Still Time,” Dr. Thomas Trabold, Co-Author Of Biochar Report He talked about his work related to biochar production and shared some of the insights from the recent report, best practices in biochar handling that increase its carbon removal capacities, and more
13 December 20237 December 2023 DumoLab’s biodegradable arch enables biocomposite concrete alternatives Terrene 3.0 is a compression-dominant arch as a multidisciplinary research project composed of natural fiber-reinforced sand and other biomaterials for eco-friendly, less energy-intensive building methods
12 December 202312 December 2023 Special Issue: The Green Claims Directive New EU directive to tackle greenwashing on product advertising
TômTex raises seed round to 4.15 million US dollars for shrimp fabric The company's biodegradable material has been divided into two series depending on its origin, Series WS made from shell seafood waste and the new Series M made from mushrooms
11 December 20238 December 2023 Project Manager/in B2B-Communication (m/f/d) Occupation: 40 h/Week, permanent position
World’s first low-energy bioplastics developed with the University of Sheffield raises £2 million investment The world’s first low-energy, non-oil-based, high-performance bioplastic, developed by Floreon with the University of Sheffield, has secured £2 million financing from Northern Gritstone
Europe Mycelium Market – Analysis and Forecast, 2023-2028 According to a recent report by BIS the Europe Mycelium Market is projected to reach $1.14 billion by 2028, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.06% during the forecast period
The circular and biobased Christmas gift guide This last-minute gift guide will inspire more eco-friendly gifting choices as we approach the festive season
8 December 20234 December 2023 The BioSupPack project advances in the development of bio-based packaging solutions derived from beer production waste The prototypes will be assessed regarding their environmental and socio-economic sustainability and safety
Researchers Successfully Convert Wood Composite into Sustainable Ceramics The breakthrough is a part of the BioC4HiTech project, funded through the Austrian Production of the Future program, and is seen as a major advancement in the field of biomaterials
7 December 20234 December 2023 PANGAIA and Avantium partner to bring sustainable apparel collection based on Avantium’s 100% plant-based PEF to the market PEF fits current polyester infrastructure for both production and recycling; presenting a scaleable future for renewable alternatives to fossil-fuel derived PET
Innovation for more sustainable textile coatings Market launch of Impranil® CQ DLU - New PU dispersion is one-third bio-based
Circular Matters and StoneCycling launch CornWall®: Organic waste transformed into climate-positive design CornWall® is a tile or sheet material made from regional (Western Europe) corncob cores destined for fermentation, burning as biomass or simply to remain on the field
SOFi Products Unveils New Plastic-Free, Biodegradable Cup for Hot Beverages The SOFi Hot Cup eliminates need for separate plastic lid
5 December 20234 December 2023 IFP Energies nouvelles and ResiCare, leaders in the development of a production process for the non-toxic* biobased molecule 5-HMF They announce that all the stages of industrial development have been completed, from tests on various scales to pre-FEED and FEED engineering studies for an industrial unit
The Swedish bioeconomy startups branching out beyond forestry Encouraging other forms of feedstock use than wood would be one way to alleviate social conflicts over Sweden’s forestry sector and foster more balanced development in the bioeconomy
Selecting Sustainable Fibers for Composite Materials Jussi Roto, sourcing manager for materials and technology at composites manufacturer Exel Composites, explains the vital role that fiber selection plays in sustainable composites production
4 December 20234 December 2023 New ways to showcase your activities on Renewable Carbon News Renewable Carbon News – portal and daily newsletter – is the most targeted way to reach the renewable chemicals and materials sector: bio-based, CO₂-based and advanced recycling
Circular Bioeconomy for the Future we want "Sustainably produced biomass is a scarce resource, thus a ‘cascading use’ approach should be the norm. Biomass sourcing should preferably focus on biomass waste" Janez Potočnik
1 December 202330 November 2023 Only two weeks left: Call for Abstracts – Renewable Materials Conference 2024 The brightest stars of Renewable Materials meet in Siegburg/Cologne (Germany), 11-13 June 2024 - The Number One Meeting Point for Global Leaders in Industry, Academia and Policy. 465 Participants from 32 Countries Joined the Past Conference
Innovation award “Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year 2024” Six award nominees will present promising sustainable solutions for the industry in the field of cellulose fibres value chains. The full innovation potential of the cellulose fibre industry will be displayed to a wide audience in Cologne (Germany), and online
30 November 20231 December 2023 Painting a Bio-Based Future with Microbially Produced Alginates, Lipids and Pigments To add to the pursuit of a climate-neutral Europe and a truly circular economy, the PERFECOAT project develops and validates a new generation of industrial wood and decorative coatings with more than 25% bio-based components
Neste and Mitsui Chemicals Group enable food packaging made with renewable materials for CO-OP brand in Japan In the first phase of the collaboration, bio-based raw materials will replace fossil ones in the production of the packaging material for a seaweed snack
First corporation SRL selects sustainable Luran® S ECO material from INEOS Styrolution Up to 50% bio-attributed material in roofing applications
Novozymes launches Quara® LowP for renewable diesel feedstock pre-treatment Novozymes, a global leader in biosolutions, marks a significant milestone in the renewable diesel and SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) industry with the launch of Quara® LowP, an enzymatic solution designed to transform the feedstock pre-treatment process
29 November 202329 November 2023 Program for the Cellulose Fibres Conference 2024 Now Available: Cellulose Fibre Production – From Recycling Agricultural Waste, Banknotes and Textiles to Replacing Plastics in Hygiene, Packaging and Textiles The Conference will Showcase the Most Successful Solutions Based on Cellulose Fibres That are Currently Available on the Market
G’day Australia and hello Biyo Roberts Mart has invested significantly in developing the home compostable packaging mono material, which is of particular interest to the Australian packaging sector
Stefan Barot steps down as Chair and member of the Board of EUBP Mariagiovanna Vetere and Lars Börger take the reins as Acting Co-Chairs
28 November 202323 November 2023 Meet the Nova Scotians on the frontiers of farming kelp For shellfish farmers, real advantage of kelp is that it utilizes ocean's productivityFor shellfish farmers, real advantage of kelp is that it utilizes ocean's productivity
24 November 202317 November 2023 VTT finds unprecedented extensible limits for formable cellulose-based food packaging to replace single-use plastic In a pilot-scale study, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has obtained unprecedented maximum limits of its highly extensible formable cellulose-based webs used for rigid packaging applications
23 November 202317 November 2023 Sustainable gliding surfaces for skis & co.: through the winter sports season without microplastics Hof University of Applied Sciences experts are currently researching sustainable gliding surfaces made from biodegradable bioplastics to replace the existing components on snowboards, skis and water sports equipment
New European Bauhaus Mission: Join the Wood4Bauhaus support letter The NEB Mission could be embedded in Horizon Europe with an own work programme and substantial possibilities for R&I funding in the coming years
Fate of New European Bauhaus: Mission hangs in the balance Member states aren’t convinced that giving the project Mission status is the best way to ‘green’ neighbourhoods and bring Europe’s architectural and cultural heritage into the net-zero era
22 November 202317 November 2023 Partnership with AIPMA leads to German-Indian company cooperation The partnership founded in 2020 between the All India Plastics Manufacturers' Association (AIPMA) and the support association for polymer development and plastics technology POLYKUM
Petrobras Technology Enables Riograndense Refinery to Process 100% Renewable Feedstocks Test Unveils Pioneering Advancements in Biorefining on a Global Scale
Phantm raises $2M to lead circular regenerative natural materials economy Phantm, a new plastic reduction platform, has announced the successful completion of its oversubscribed seed round, raising $2 million
20 November 202317 November 2023 Novel coalition Natural Polymers Group launched A global coalition of packaging and material companies is calling on UN Treaty makers to recognise natural polymer materials as a key tool in the fight against plastic pollution
Bioplastics Plant Startup to Invest $83M in Knox County Turning waste into profit: AgroRenew announces $83M investment in Knox County for a processing facility that will repurpose food waste from the thriving watermelon, cantaloupe, and pumpkin industry into bioplastics
17 November 202313 November 2023 AFRY engineering partner in biorefinery project turning harmful seaweed into valuable products Origin by Ocean and AFRY have entered a collaborative engineering collaboration to plan an industrial-scale biorefinery for processing bio-based seaweed products in Finland. The conceptual study phases aim to define production concepts and the steps required to construct a biorefinery. Origin by Ocean’s first algae biorefinery in Finland is projected to reach full production capacity by 2027
Lignin coating makes geotextiles made from environmentally friendly natural fibers durable The German Institutes of Textile and Fiber Research Denkendorf (DITF) are developing a bio-based protective coating that extends their service life
Emerging Molecules Produced Through Industrial Biomanufacturing White biotechnology not only reduces society's dependence on fossil fuels, but also consumes less energy, generates minimal waste, and produces more environmentally friendly products
16 November 202313 November 2023 Braskem and Oxiteno sign a partnership to supply bio-attributed ethylene Oxiteno intends to create new sustainable solutions with this new supply
Husky Wins Plastics Industry Association Bioplastics Innovation Award The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) announced Husky Technologies (Husky), as the winner of PLASTICS’ 2023 Innovation in Bioplastics Award. The announcement came as part of PLASTICS’ eighth annual, online #BioplasticsWeek awareness and education event
15 November 20239 November 2023 Avantium awarded Gold Medal in sustainability for the second consecutive year by EcoVadis This award places Avantium in the top 2% of companies globally (cross sector) rated by EcoVadis
14 November 20238 November 2023 In Italy, a bio-waste plant proves a regenerative bioeconomy is possible Acqua & Sole, a bio-waste plant in the Lombardy region of northern Italy, embodies many of the principles promoted by the regenerative bioeconomy
13 November 20238 November 2023 Gerresheimer partners with Rezemo for bio-based closures Innovative bio-based closures to fit glass packaging solutions for cosmetics, food and beverages, and pharmaceuticals
Solugen and ADM Announce Strategic Partnership to Meet Increasing Demand for Sustainable Products with New Biomanufacturing Facility in the U.S. Midwest Solugen will build a new 500,000-square-foot biomanufacturing facility to develop new, innovative biomaterials for various applications