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4 July 20253 July 2025

Award for Pioneer of Defossilisation: Michael Carus Receives Business Award

This accolade recognises his pioneering work in defossilising the chemical and materials industry, as well as promoting of the sustainable use of renewable carbon

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Improving Glue: Ceresana Expects Growing Global Market for Bio-Based Adhesives

The sales of “green” glues will increase to around USD 4.5 billion by 2034 - growing demand is occuring in the high-performance and eco-friendly adhesives is particularly occurring in the construction sector, the field of paper and packaging, and the woodworking industry

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Unlocking the Hidden Value in Waste

How Biotechnology is Transforming Side Streams into Sustainable Resources

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3 July 202527 June 2025

Avantium announces €10 million financing to secure its short-term financial position

Aligned with the strategic prioritization of its FDCA and PEF technology, the Company has initiated a comprehensive review of all other business units

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Slovenian company Evegreen unveils innovative biobased cosmetic packaging

The product meets strict safety and quality standards for direct contact with cosmetic products

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2 July 20251 July 2025

From Policy and Technologies to Practice: Twelve Interactive Expert Workshops at the Renewable Materials Conference 2025

Alongside the main conference programme this year, the Renewable Materials Conference will feature a wide range of in-depth knowledge exchange workshops. A 10% discount on the conference ticket price is available for registrations before 17 August

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Aditya Birla Advanced Materials acquires Cargill’s Specialty Manufacturing Facility in US

The acquisition continues Aditya Birla’s expansion in the United States’ manufacturing sector, a key aspect of Aditya Birla’s growth strategy, which now totals over $15 billion in investment

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1 July 202527 June 2025

AI paves the way towards green cement

Researchers at the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI have developed an AI-based model that helps to accelerate the discovery of new cement formulations

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Monthly news from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), June 2025

What to Expect this Month: Publication of Position Paper on Sustainability Criteria for Biomass, New Projects, Launch of Roundtable Format and much more

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EUROSAC Congress 2025: Envisioning the paper sacks of tomorrow

The EUROSAC Grand Prix Award took centre stage, showcasing the industry’s most forward-thinking project

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Superlab Suisse to Open New Facility at Campus Biotech in Geneva in January 2026

The Geneva site is designed to meet demand for flexible, ready-to-use laboratory space in a region with a high concentration of life sciences research and innovation

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30 June 202530 June 2025

RCI Position on Sustainability Criteria

There is an urgent need for horizontal sustainability criteria for biomass in bio-based chemicals and derived materials – in the framework of future incentives

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27 June 202526 June 2025

Renewable Carbon News Expands Social Media Presence

Stay connected with curated daily news and insights across your preferred platforms Bluesky, LinkedIn and X

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26 June 202523 June 2025

Sulzer inaugurates state-of-the-art biopolymer engineering and scale-up center

Innovation Technology Hub is equipped with film, molding, foam and extrusion lines, enabling biopolymers to be shaped with precision to meet specific customer requirements such as durability, flexibility and biodegradability

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Ready for Series Production: BMW Group Achieves Major Breakthrough with Utilization of Natural Fiber Composites

Natural fiber composites available for use in series production of future models - Reduced CO2e in production with end-of-life consideration - BMW M Motorsport applies innovative material technologies

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25 June 202517 June 2025

Balrampur Chini Mills Limited launches ‘Balrampur Bioyug’, India’s first PLA Biopolymer Brand

Launched in the grand presence of Maharashtra Chief Minister Shri Devendra Fadnavis

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Backstage Pass: The Pick that Rocked

From material innovation to music festival — how our friespickers made their large-scale debut

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Plastic-Recycling Enzyme Discovered in Compost Heap Close to Commercialization Through German Startup

In spring of 2025 the same scientists have perfected the capabilities of that enzyme, called PHL7, and have founded ESTER Biotech to bring those capabilities to market

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24 June 202520 June 2025

nova Session: Policy Update on Circular Economy for the Chemicals and Materials Sector

June 25 13:00 - 15:00 CET (online), Hosts: Kaj Seeger and Luciano Proto Cassina (nova-Institute)

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Normec OWS and B4Plastics Launch Groundbreaking Biodegradation Pre-screening Platform

This innovation aims to significantly reduce testing times for biodegradable materials - addressing a major bottleneck in the sustainable materials industry

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LAM’ON launches new market-ready portfolio of bio-based & compostable packaging that leaves no microplastics behind

All LAM’ON products are developed and manufactured in the EU using renewable resources and are are industrially compostable

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Neutral Announces Groundbreaking for Neutral 1005 N Edison St Project, Tallest Mass Timber Building in the United States

The Milwaukee, WI, residential with retail project charts a path for greener high rises with an innovative, sustainable mass timber construction process

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23 June 202523 June 2025

Enter the Arena – Sponsor the Revolution: nova talks

Shaping the Future of Cellulose Fibres – nova-Institute Launches New Digital Event Format

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Teknor Apex Acquires Danimer Scientific to Further Diversify Sustainable Materials Portfolio

Acquisition underscores Teknor's continued commitment to building sustainable solutions through material science innovation

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Sun, sea, sustainability: biobased swaps for greener holidays

We show you how to holiday with a lighter impact by incorporating renewable and upcycled products into your summer packing

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20 June 202513 June 2025

New Oxford university-backed report finds tree planting in Kenya outperforms high-tech carbon capture solutions by factor of 100 on cost

Comprehensive analysis of 12 carbon removal technologies shows reforestation delivers immediate, affordable climate action while expensive alternatives remain years from deployment

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18 June 202523 June 2025

Cultivation of renewable raw materials at just under 2.3 million hectares in 2024

With a share of just under 14% of agricultural land, renewable raw materials are an important mainstay for farms in Germany

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Ask the Experts: A New Injection Moulding Grade – Naturally in Black 

traceless©-experts explain their newest injection moulding grade: now available in a colour that’s a first in the traceless® portfolio - naturally black

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Two plant species invent the same chemically complex and medically interesting substance

The elucidation of the biosynthetic pathway of ipecacuanha alkaloids shows how two distantly related plant species could develop the same substance independently

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16 June 202512 August 2025

3-CO Webinar on Creating Impact: Social Innovation in the European-Bioeconomy – What policymakers can do

9 September 2025; 13:00-14:30 CEST

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Toyobo and DMC Sign JDA to Advance Sustainable Chemical Solutions

Through this agreement, the two companies will leverage their complementary capabilities to accelerate the development and commercialization of bio-based and affordable chemical products

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13 June 202510 June 2025

Global Bioenergies is looking for a buyer

In view of its limited cash position, the Company is now forced to launch an official search for buyers in the form of a “pre-pack sale” as part of a conciliation procedure

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Notice Regarding Beginning of Consideration of Splitting off Basic & Green Materials Business for Advance Collaboration with Other Companies and Integration and Transformation

Basic & Green Materials business ("B&GM" operate independently as a strong green chemicals business that supports Japanese industry through the shift to green chemicals

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12 June 20256 June 2025

Summer Special 2025 – 20% Discount on all Market and Trend Reports all Around Renewable Carbon until 31 August 2025

From advanced recycling technologies, over bio- and CO2-based chemicals, building blocks, and polymers to specific insights on regions and renewable building blocks like alternative naphtha: The latest nova-Institute reports around renewable carbon markets are available for a special price

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TERI and the Netherlands Innovation Network Release White Paper on Indo-Dutch Bioeconomy Collaboration

The White Paper explores policy frameworks, growth projections, and emerging areas of synergy between the two nations, particularly in bioenergy, biochemicals, and bio-based materials

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Scotland’s bioeconomy boosted by launch of £850,000 scale-up technology

The installation of a new fermenter will provide a significant boost for Scotland’s bioeconomy, offering the vital scale-up infrastructure that many companies need to take the next step

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11 June 202513 June 2025

The 3-CO Consumer APP – a digital tool that enables sustainable shopping by providing information about labels and certificates

Interview with Loha Hshimi and Armand Carreras from ENIDE – consortium members of the EU-funded WaterProof project

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Pangaia Launches Most Advanced Plant-Based Activewear To Date

Next-generation material that combines 100% bio-based EVO® Nylon by Fulgar from plant and renewable sources, with Hyosung’s regenTM BIO Max elastane

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10 June 20255 June 2025

Green chemistry: a partnership between Futerro and Galactic to develop the potential of lactic acid on the European market

This new plant will transform part of the lactic acid produced by Futerro into various derivatives and bio-based molecules for the agri-food and green chemistry markets

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5 June 202530 May 2025

30 new projects driving Europe’s bio-based future 

These projects will play a critical role in delivering on the goals of the CBE JU Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda (SRIA), building a competitive, resilient and sustainable bioeconomy for Europe

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Comparative study highlights benefits of paper sacks over WPP alternatives

CEPI Eurokraft commissioned lab tests comparing paper and woven polypropylene (WPP) cement sacks - and the results were clear

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Addressing the UK’s Polysemous Bioeconomy

New report from BB-REG-NET highlights how differing departmental priorities are creating contradictory policies that stifle innovation and limit economic growth in the sector

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4 June 202528 May 2025

Cemvita Surpasses Key Milestones in FermOil™ and FermNPK™ Development, Accelerating Path to FID for the First Commercial Plant in Brazil

The combined progress not only further derisks the FermWorks™ project but also signals the viability of a new model for industrial-scale, waste-to-value biomanufacturing

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3 June 202527 May 2025

Standard Textile Advances Commitment to Sustainability with Sustainability Impact Report and SBTi Pledge

Over the next 24 months, the company will develop science-based emission reduction goals and submit them for validation, striving to meet global standards for emissions reduction

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Intec Bioplastics, Inc. Announces the Successful Launch of their Newest Sustainable Packaging

The EarthPlus®Hercules Bioflex™ Stretch Wrap can be used for pallet wrap and food wrap, the most economically, feasible, and sustainable stretch wrap in the Global market

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USDA Certifies First Black Pigment for Cosmetics as 100% Biobased

Nature Coatings’ award-winning, nontoxic, and sustainably sourced BioBlack Beauty pigments for cosmetics are the first to receive the coveted BioPreferred certification from the USDA

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2 June 20252 June 2025

World Bio Markets – Driving the Commercialisation of Industrial Biomanufacturing

Over 400 industry leaders will exchange their knowledge and network in order to accelerate the transition to a fossil-free economy

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Leading Companies Launch American Alliance for Biomanufacturing (AAB) to Bolster U.S. Industrial Leadership

New coalition aims to accelerate U.S. capabilities in scalable, secure biomanufacturing

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Huntsman to launch bio-based I-BOND® resins for composite wood products

Two new bio-based products for woodworking and wood processing technology to reduce the carbon footprint of composite wood products

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NNFCC Limited Rebrands to Alder BioInsights, reinforcing its commitment to advancing the bioeconomy

The new brand identity represents an important change that prepares the organisation for continued growth and leadership in the bioeconomy sector