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2 June 202527 May 2025

Neuseeland: ​Neues Bioeconomy Science Institute wird gegründet

Das Institut will Innovationen in Landwirtschaft, Aquakultur, Forstwirtschaft und Biotechnologie sowie die Herstellung neuer biobasierter Technologien und Produkte vorantreiben


New Zealand: New Bioeconomy Science Institute to be formed

Minister Shane Reti, Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology, today announced that new consolidated Crown Research Institutes (CRIs) will be formed from 1 July 2025


30 May 202528 May 2025

Borealis introduces renewables-based polymer grade for footwear midsoles

Borealis has introduced a renewables-based ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) grade, designed for shoewear midsoles


28 May 202523 May 2025

Milestone for bioeconomy research in Germany: Foundation stone laid for Leibniz Innovation Farm for Sustainable Bioeconomy

The complex will house a biorefinery with a plant fiber lab, laboratories, offices and seminar rooms, as well as a hall for high-quality agricultural technology and storage facilities


26 May 202520 May 2025

Myco develops mushroom-based biodegradable alternative to polystyrene

Czech company Myco has developed a mycelium-based packaging which degrades naturally in the environment


23 May 202523 May 2025

Innovative CO2 Capture: Recovering Wastewater CO2 for Sustainable Polymer Production 

Interview with Federico Ferrari from the EU and CBE JU funded HICCUPS project


Nature’s fiber composite: Researchers develop living material from fungi

Empa-researchers have developed a bio- and fungal mycelium-based material, which not only is completely biodegradable, it is also tear-resistant and has versatile functional properties


From beer to bioplastics: How LIFE RESTART fuels circular economy and cuts plastic waste in Sicily

LIFE RESTART transforms beer waste into bioplastics, replacing fossil fuel plastics use , while creating jobs in a depopulated Sicilian region


InventWood Announces $15 Million First Close of Series A to Launch Revolutionary SUPERWOOD Material

Milestone brings company’s total secured capital to over $50 million as it prepares for commercial shipments in Q3 2025


22 May 20253 June 2025

Renewable Materials Conference 2025: Nominees for the Innovation Award & Final Programme Unveiled

Latest update on the world's largest conference on innovative and renewable chemicals and materials, fossil-free plastics and related policies from 22-24 September 2025 in Siegburg/Cologne (Germany)


Pilot Chemical Company Announces Exclusive Partnership with Novvi LLC to Bring Biobased Alpha Olefin Sulfonate Surfactant Technology to the North American Market

This partnership leverages Novvi’s bio alpha olefin technology and commercial-scale feedstock supply with Pilot’s reputation as a leading alpha olefin sulfonator and anionic surfactant provider


21 May 202520 May 2025

Metsä Group and Amcor partner to develop recyclable food packaging

The collaboration aims to leverage both companies' expertise in innovative packaging technologies to create cycle-ready products that meet the growing demand for sustainable alternatives


Lignin Industries Raises €3.9mn To Accelerate Commercialisation and Scaleup Plans

Fresh off the back of unveiling technological breakthroughs and signing a partnership with compounder and distributor Hellyar Plastics, Lignin Industries takes in investment to support ongoing commercialisation. As the company continues to scale and progress commercial deals, the investment will enable Lignin Industries to maintain its current positive trajectory and seize market opportunities


Study Reveals Potential of Seaweed Farms as Carbon Storage Solution

New research shows seaweed farms store carbon as effectively as natural coastal ecosystems, increasing the potential of marine carbon removal methods


20 May 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)


Innovative accelerated biodegradation test that cuts evaluation time by two thirds

The plastics industry is moving towards a more sustainable model, driven by circular economy principles and innovation in biodegradable and compostable materials


Naphtha no longer competitive feedstock: Braskem

Brazil-based petrochemical producer Braskem is pursuing a strategic shift in polymers production by favoring natural gas liquid (NGL) feedstocks and moving away from naphtha


Evaluation of the substitution of polyethylene for polylactic acid in sanitary pads through life cycle assessment

While sustainable alternatives to traditional pads exist, they are not widely adopted due to their low level of commoditization


19 May 202519 May 2025

The development of renewable ethanol biorefineries as a strategic resource to accelerate the transition towards a competitive low-carbon economy

The debate was moderated by Sarantis Michalopoulos, Senior Network Editor at Euractiv


Holcim and Elemental present new carbon sink technology for buildings during 2025 architecture biennale

Holcim is partnering with Pritzker Prize-winning architect Alejandro Aravena and his firm ELEMENTAL to present a new biochar technology that transforms buildings into carbon sinks


16 May 202513 May 2025

Biomaterials are back on the green investment agenda

Biomaterials companies received $392 million in funds in the first three months of 2025 alone


Houston Biomanufacturing Accelerator Partners with Pilot Facility to Expand Lab and Production Capacity

The facility will offer on-site education and workforce development, including hands-on lab training and potential instruction on relevant equipment and procedures for students and incumbent workers


Making fertilisers for the world, the eco-friendly and energy efficient way

The EU-funded CONFETI project is developing a self-powered, sustainable solution to fertiliser production that can be used even in countries with limited resources


15 May 202515 May 2025

Circular Economy in Transition: Discovering new Technologies and Markets

Free nova Session on Emerging Technologies, Markets, and Strategies for a Renewable Carbon Future


Free Webinar: Solar-driven Pyrolysis of Biomass: Insights, Experiences and Challenges

In a free webinar for students and early-career scientists on 26 June 2025 (13:00-15:00 CET), five experts from the PYSOLO project will provide insights into their current work and latest results


AFYREN and Südzucker Celebrate 5 Years of Strategic Bioeconomy Partnership

Afyren and Südzucker have agreed to extend their long-term partnership to advance a sustainable, biobased and circular chemical production


14 May 202513 May 2025

Free Deep Dive Webinar: Is There Enough Biomass to Defossilise the Chemicals and Derived Materials Sector by 2050? 

Recent RCI/BIC study shows biomass demand of the chemical industry can be met by 2050 – findings to be presented in a webinar on 26 May


New GRECO project on greener and safer bioplastics for food packaging

21 partners that have joined forces to develop and implement “Innovative biobased, biodegradable, recyclable, safe, and circular food packaging” under the lead of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki


12 May 20256 May 2025

Bcomp Collaborates With Siux to Serve up Sustainable Innovation in Padel With New GEA Racket

A bold new chapter for padel begins as flax fibre composites enter the court in Siux rackets


Exclusive: Greek startup Coffeeco Upcycle raises €715K to turn coffee waste into skincare and bioplastics

This milestone enables Coffeeco to expand across Europe and the U.S., while scaling both its flagship Auraskin product line and its revolutionary approach to circular, science-backed innovation


9 May 20255 May 2025

BioMADE Finalizes $132M National Security Investment in Demonstration-Scale Biomanufacturing Facility in Minnesota

The Maple Grove facility will be key in BioMADE’s national network of pilot- to demonstration-scale infrastructure to advance U.S. biomanufacturing and enhance national security


thyssenkrupp Uhde and Praj Industries Ltd join forces to revolutionize polylactic acid production and circular economy

The indiscriminate use of fossil-based plastics and the often irresponsible disposal, especially of single-use plastics (SUPs), call for urgent, innovative, and sustainable solutions


8 May 20252 May 2025

Sprouting Biobased Insulation Materials: Ceresana Presents Market Study on Renewable Insulation Materials

The construction industry is currently experiencing a challenging phase, in the European Union, better thermal insulation is one of the priorities of the recovery and resilience plans for the “green transition” by 2026


Biodiesel consumption falls sharply again

UFOP is calling on the new German government to abolish the double counting of biofuels from certain waste oils and fats, naming crop types or criteria for the required certification


6 May 20256 May 2025

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

Let's take a look at what happened in April 2025 at RCI:


Why insect protein is creating a buzz in Brazil

Brazil's entry into insect protein is only just beginning but with scaling, it could help drive greener global food systems


5 May 202528 April 2025

Ahlstrom receives home compostable certification in Australia and New Zealand for Sulpack® Flexible packaging

Sulpack® is a PFAS-free parchment paper specifically developed for fresh and greasy applications and offers a natural grease barrier for packaging


2 May 202525 April 2025

Rice straw by-products as an efficient and sustainable solution for the construction and renovation of buildings

The STRAWMAT Operational Group focuses on boosting the economic activity of the rice sector through the valorization of the rice straw by-product as an efficient and sustainable solution for the construction sector


Innovations with eggshells

Eggshells are a niche feedstock today, but ecological and geopolitical pressures could soon favour a faster adoption of this widely available byproduct


Kennesaw State researcher tackling sustainability through use of transparent wood

Researcher Bharat Baruah and alumna Ridham Raval from the Kennesaw State University are developing entirely natural materials to replace epoxy in transparent wood products


30 April 202524 April 2025

COM4PHA: new biodegradable bioplastics for cosmetics, food and agricultural packaging

The project is committed to developing new formulations of bioplastics based on the PHAs group to promote new lines of product development based on these biodegradable materials


Lignin: a sustainable solution for future energy storage

The SmartRecovery project aimed to transition Finnish industries towards bio-based solutions by facilitating the commercialisation of lignin and introducing new lignin-based products to the market


28 April 202522 April 2025

Planet Smart Launches to Address Global Plastic Crisis of the $194 Billion Disposable Hygiene Market

Introduces first made-to-scale, naturally biodegradable super absorbent polymer (bioSAP) without harmful microplastics


Eco-Products and DNO Produce Help Bring Environmental Sustainability to K-12 School Cafeterias

The new packaging features molded fiber bases and plant-based lidding film


Living fungus-based building material repairs itself for over a month

The root-like mycelium of a fungus and bacteria cells could eventually offer a sustainable alternative for high-emission building materials like concrete


25 April 202522 April 2025

The LYCRA Company Previews Bio-Derived LYCRA®EcoMade Fiber at Kingpins Amsterdam

Hosts Virtual Reality Experience “From Farm to Fiber”


Covation Biomaterials Announces Launch of BioPTMEG at Chinaplas

Bio-based alternative to petroleum-based PTMEG to help customers reduce their reliance on non-renewable materials and maintain the durability and resilience of spandex, polyurethanes and thermoplastic elastomers


Cracking form: eggshell innovations tackle plastic and pollution

Biomaterials made from waste eggshell are circular, meaning they come from waste that has been cycled back into the economy as higher value goods


Emirates Biotech Selects SAMSUNG E&A as Contractor for its PLA Production Plant

SAMSUNG E&A will ensure the Sulzer technology and proprietary equipment will be integrated flawlessly into the PLA production facility


24 April 202516 April 2025

From CO₂ to Sustainable Materials: CO₂SMOS Delivers Key Results for Circular Bio-Based Industries

The CO₂SMOS project concludes its EU-funded research, marking a significant step forward in the development of CO₂-based bioproducts and sustainable materials

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