8 January 20253 January 2025 2025 CBE JU funding opportunities announced CBE JU announces Annual Work Programme for 2025 with €165 M for project proposals
6 January 202519 December 2024 Bioeconomy report: Germany needs too much land abroad for agriculture Synergies and contradictions between different utilization options must be carefully examined, for example between material and energy use, according to the recent report
3 January 202518 December 2024 Biorefinery advances waste treatment in Zaragoza CIRCULAR BIOCARBON’s new Spanish biorefinery is set to transform organic waste and sewage sludge into valuable bio-based products
Sustainable Feed with Algae: How Nofima Works In the project Millennial Salmon, Nofima sought to determine how much of an algae-based product could be included in a salmon pellet and how it affected the fish that consumed the feed
BAU 2025: Fraunhofer WKI presents ecological timber construction of the future In collaboration with the Braunschweig-based start-up “YcoLabs”, the researchers are using the organic growth of fungal mycelium as a natural binder in order to process plant residues such as hemp hurds, wood shavings or elephant-grass fibers into insulation-material
20 December 202418 December 2024 First running shoe midsole based on new biopolymer grade by BASF Based on BASF’s new biopolymer ecoflex® BMB, the new midsole is 90% more durable while showing the same energy return as midsoles usually made of polyether block amide (PEBA)
SUEZ and SIRC join forces to foster circular economy, turning waste into resources, in Saudi Arabia Aligning with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 for a circular economy, the SIRC is investing to tackle the pressing issue of waste management in the Kingdom to protect the environment and create value from waste
9 December 20244 December 2024 Chinese scientists develop biodegradable sponge capable of removing 99.8% of microplastics from water The sponge is expected to be applied widely in efficient microplastic removal from aquatic bodies
6 December 20246 December 2024 Biobased chemicals – An opportunity for the UK? This article summarises findings from a collaborative project seeking to build an understanding of UK interests in bio-based chemical development and where value chain and industry synergies may exist
Clariant’s MegaMax™ catalysts will power China’s first biomass-to-green methanol project The plant will use a combination of farm waste and wind power to produce up to 250,000 tons per annum
Charm Industrial Selects Manufacturo as Partner to Scale Manufacturing Operations Charm Industrial, a leading climate technology company that specializes in the capture and permanent removal of carbon, has selected Manufacturo for a new strategic partnership
4 December 202429 November 2024 Face mask from agri-food wastes We have still not forgotten the panic and aftermaths of COVID-19 pandemic
2 December 202427 November 2024 White House Releases Report on Growing U.S. Biomanufacturing Capacity for the American Bioeconomy The US bioeconomy, particularly in the areas of biotechnology and biomanufacturing, including industries, products, services, and the workforce – has the potential to create thousands of jobs and billions in economic growth
Transforming Meat and Fruit Waste into Biogas New research from the BBTWINS project demonstrates the potential of converting waste into sustainable and renewable resources
29 November 20249 December 2024 Monthly news from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), November 2024 Let's take a look at what happened in November 2024 at RCI:
28 November 202425 November 2024 Liverpool – Georgia research team join forces to develop sustainable bioplastics A collaboration between researchers from the University of Liverpool and the University of Georgia (UGA) aims to develop sustainable bioplastics
27 November 202425 November 2024 Science breakthrough using plants as fuel without impacting food security A breakthrough more than a decade in the making, makes use of a plant’s leaves and stems to create oil, which has the potential to be used as a new global energy source
26 November 202422 November 2024 Metgen integration with NewEnergyBlue will create full Array of Biochemicals refined from agricultural Waste NewEnergyBlue’s first U.S. biomass refinery is expected to begin operations in 2027 in Mason City, Iowa
25 November 202422 November 2024 Bio-based products certification: Webinar highlights collaborative path toward sustainability The upcoming EU webinar, titled “Advancing Bio-Based Products Certification: A Collaborative Path Towards Sustainability,” will delve into innovative solutions for the bio-based economy
Enhancing compatibility and biodegradability of PLA/biomass composites via forest residue torrefaction New torrefaction approach improves mechanical properties and decomposition rate of PLA composites
22 November 202419 November 2024 Sustainable Aviation Fuel – Key Market Drivers and Production Tech The ICAO is forecasting a tripling of international aviation emissions by 2050 without intervention - SAF has emerged as a crucial decarbonization tool offering up to 80% emissions reduction
21 November 202418 November 2024 Toray and PTT Global Chemical Agree to Explore Mass Production Technology to Build Supply Structure for Non-Edible Biomass-Derived Nylon Toray and GC will jointly evaluate the feasibility of mass production technology and commercialization in Thailand and Japan
20 November 202415 November 2024 Zymofix secures €2 million to scale microbial solutions for sustainable agriculture and beyond Turning biomass residues into high-quality microorganisms for use in agricultural and industrial applications
Ecoboard, use of agricultural wastes Ecoboard uses agricultural wastes and leftovers to make boards from which are competitive against existing board materials
14 November 202413 November 2024 Biolive has started using olive pits to make plastics The company that is in charge of this project, started out as a university exercise within an entrepreneurship class and from there it developed into a business that is currently focused on creating plastics from olive pits
13 November 20248 November 2024 UPM, SELENIS and BORMIOLI PHARMA introduce the world’s first pharmaceutical bottle partially made with wood-based plastics This bottle uses standard PET which is made with UPM’s world first wood based BioMEG, UPM BioPuraTM
12 November 20248 November 2024 Development agreement signed for first full-scale PHA biomass plant from paper process water Development agreement signed for first full-scale PHA biomass plant from paper process water
8 November 20244 November 2024 Taking the circular path to sustainable clothing and fishing industries The Glaukos project finds a circular solution for bio-based textile and fishing gear production using marine-friendly polymers
6 November 202430 October 2024 Towards a sustainable and circular economy The Netherlands have formulated the far-stretched goal to be entirely circular by 2050 - Utrecht University researchers listed the results and dilemmas
4 November 202429 October 2024 Finding Could Help Turn Trees Into Affordable, Greener Industrial Chemicals North Carolina State University scientists and engineers are making headway in finding ways to use trees as sustainable, environmentally benign alternatives to producing industrial chemicals from petroleum
30 October 202425 October 2024 Lignovations Wins SEPAWA Innovation Award for LignoGuard® The innovative ingredient works as a strong SPF Booster and antioxidant
18 October 202414 October 2024 BASF and Evonik agree on first deliveries of biomass-balanced ammonia with reduced carbon footprint With this prolongued collaboration both chemical companies demonstrate their commitment to offer products with a reduced product carbon footprint
New product line: MIPA combines quality with sustainability By using renewable raw materials such as camphene, cork flour, straw, rapeseed or sugar cane, the share of fossil raw materials in the respective products can be reduced by up to 50%
Balrampur Chini Mills to launch bioplastic plant by 2026 Balrampur Chini Mills, a prominent sugar manufacturer in India, has announced plans to establish a bioplastic production facility with an investment of $23 K, set to be operational by 2026
17 October 202416 October 2024 Application of nova-Institute’s Biomass Utilisation Factor in the Horizon Europe Project BioReCer In a recent interview, Nadja Wulff from nova-Institute and Christopher vom Berg from the Renewable Carbon Initiative shed light on the Biomass Utilisation Factor (BUF) and its significance within the BioReCer project
Covestro at the FAKUMA 2024 At this years’ Fakuma from October 15 to 19, Covestro will showcase materials and solutions for automotive, electrics & electronics, consumer goods and textile applications that make the world brighter and ever more circular
15 October 20249 October 2024 Georgia Tech Researchers Develop More Efficient Approach for Turning Plant Biomass into Useful Chemicals Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have developed an approach that could transform lignin into valuable chemicals more efficiently than ever before
10 October 20248 October 2024 European Algae Biomass president sees expansion of algae products in daily life, calls for improved EU algae market Driven by a vision to advance Europe’s algae sector, Carlos Unamunzaga, President of the European Algae Biomass Association, spoke with Euractiv’s Fiona Alston about his plans to raise the profile of algae in the public eye
9 October 20241 October 2024 New catalyst developed for sustainable propylene production from biomass Propylene production harnesses biodiesel waste byproduct
8 October 20241 October 2024 Europe’s algae market expanding, driven by product innovation, climate potential The global algae products market size is estimated to surpass €8.2 billion by 2033
1 October 202425 September 2024 NewEnergyBlue acquires Inbicon biomass conversion technology and international patent portfolio The bioconversion technology and process have sparked global interest among leading international companies and scientists and enables the company to convert any feedstock
20 September 202420 September 2024 Doctoral candidate Mariette Gibier wins prize for her Green Bioplastics project A student of the Sorbonne University developed in collaboration with the Pierre Fabre Laboratories and the biofoundry at Sorbonne University Alliance an innovation in bioplastics
16 September 202410 September 2024 Oklahoma State University scientists develop innovative co-fermentation process for sustainable biofuels By utilizing both sugars and CO2, the co-fermentation process addresses key challenges in traditional fermentation processes, making it more efficient and sustainable for large-scale biofuel production
13 September 202410 September 2024 Scaling Europe’s algal biorefineries Algae holds an immense number of complex chemicals that hold applications across several industries, but for all its advantages, biorefineries making algal products are still rare
12 September 202417 December 2024 Swift implementation of EU biotech and biomanufacturing initiative is key to strengthen EU competitiveness and accelerate defossilisation All three carbon sources will be needed in the action plan to make the transition away from fossil feedstocks
Compost-a-Ball™, the World’s First Compostable Pickleball Ball, presented by Professional Pickleball Partners Compost-a-Ball serves up a sustainable solution with the first-ever compostable pickleball ball made from a patented blend of wheat straw and rice husk
11 September 20246 September 2024 Turning Agricultural Trash to Treasure New funding will help Berkeley Lab and partners improve how the diverse agricultural waste in California’s Northern San Joaquin Valley can be used to make sustainable bioproducts and biofuels
4 September 20243 September 2024 NREL Advances Method for Recyclable Wind Turbine Blades Resin Made From Biomass Enables Chemical Recycling at End of Useful Lifespan
30 August 202431 August 2024 Einladung zur Abschlussveranstaltung zum Projekt “Biomassepotenziale Rheinisches Revier” Mittwoch 11.09.2024 14:00 - 18:00 Uhr, Röttgenhof (Badendonker Str. 15, 40667 Meerbusch)
5 August 20242 August 2024 EU renewables compatible with food production, nature protection – and maybe humans As the realities of the EU Green Deal become more apparent, land use has become a hotly debated issue