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