11 October 20247 October 2024 Global Network for Zero Partner Alfa Sustainable Projects Ltd. Achieves Net Zero Certification, Second in the World Pioneering Partnership Aims to Achieve Net Zero Targets
26 September 202420 September 2024 Bcomp Obtains B Corp Certification This milestone reaffirms our commitment to decarbonising the world through high-performance bio-based materials
24 September 202420 September 2024 Lygos and CJ BIO Partner on Commercial-scale Biorefinery Complex in Fort Dodge, Iowa, to Bring High-Performing, Sustainable Solutions to Market The partnership includes delivery of over 40,000 MT/yr of Lygos’ flagship products, Soltellus™ and Ecoteria™, with the potential for future expansion of additional sustainable innovations
19 September 202416 September 2024 Power Adhesives launches first-to-market biodegradable hot melt for carton and corrugated packaging industry The solution promises strong performance and is made from biobased materials, leaving no harmful byproducts or microplastics
17 September 202416 September 2024 Agenda Now Available: The BioReCer Stakeholder Event on Sustainability of Bio-based Products will Present New Tools and Future Standardisation Developments The next BioReCer regional stakeholders’ event will take place in person and online in Milan, Italy, on 2nd October 2024
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
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
9 September 20244 September 2024 More sustainable solar modules made from renewable raw materials Within the recently completed project “E2 - E-Quadrat" the Fraunhofer CSP in Germany has developed with partners a solar module in which the components that are not directly required for light-to-electricity conversion are made from biodegradable materials, recyclable materials or renewable raw materials
6 September 20244 September 2024 Government of Canada announces investment in the industrial bioeconomy to reduce GHG emissions Strengthening Canada's bioindustrial sector through research and innovation creates opportunities, increases competitiveness, and moves Canada towards a more sustainable future
5 September 20242 September 2024 A Biological Approach to Metalworking Based on Chitinous Colloids and Composites Researchers from Singapore University of Technology and Design found new conditions using chitosan, in which composites’ ability to be printed and cast into functional shapes with metallic characteristics is demonstrated
30 July 202431 July 2024 PEFerence announces the official opening of the world’s first commercial FDCA flagship plant and highlights the PEF World Congress Both the flagship plant and the PEF World Congress are milestones on the road to utilising sustainable renewable feedstocks and to defossilise the chemical and materials industry
29 July 202423 July 2024 BETO Selects 13 Small Businesses to Develop Innovative Bio-Based Products and Biomass Processing Technologies Of the 13 BETO awards, six are first-time awardees, four are located in Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) zones, two are in socially and economically disadvantaged areas, and one is a woman-owned business
25 July 202419 July 2024 Light, a new factor in biomanufacturing Engineers have developed a new way to exert control over bioreactions: light. Using light of the correct colour can promote the desired reaction and hence keep costs down in biomanufacturing. As highlighted in an article on worldbiomarketsinsights.com
Neste and Mitsubishi Corporation agree on strategic partnership to develop supply chains for renewable chemicals and plastics Neste and MC have already cooperated on several individual projects in the past
16 July 202415 July 2024 Uncaged Innovations raises $5.6 Million to advance grain-free leather alternative The company has developed a process that integrates structural proteins derived from grains into fibrous networks, creating a new material that replicates the feel and functionality of conventional leather
11 July 20245 July 2024 What skills does the bioeconomy need? Forestry and farming methods will be a major factor in keeping the environmental impacts of biomaterials to a minimum
4 July 20244 July 2024 Expansion of the spectrum in the application of biobased polymer composites Under the Arweco brand, Polytives offers the production and development of biobased plastic compounds, including those based on natural fibres from oat husks and other renewable raw materials
3 July 20243 July 2024 Natural Material Studio turns wood offcuts into biomaterials to “utilise the whole tree” Natural Material Studio used three methods to combine the sawdust with the natural binders
1 July 20244 October 2024 Monthly news from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), June 2024 Let's take a look at what happened in June 2024 at RCI:
26 June 202420 June 2024 Modern Meadow and Earthletica Announce World’s First Sustainable Collaboration on Bronte Jacket Made with Bio-Alloy™ Shield Technology The Bio-AlloyTM Shield is a breathable and waterproof membrane developed by Modern Meadow - Bronte Campbell will be showcasing the jacket and competing at the 2024 Australian Olympic Swimming Trials
5 June 202429 May 2024 CUPRA Born VZ driving sustainability with Bcomp’s natural fibre materials CUPRA announces the use of Bcomp’s innovative natural fibre composite solutions for the new CUP Bucket seats in the CUPRA Born VZ electric vehicles
3 June 20243 June 2024 Only one week left: 12 Good reasons to attend the Renewable Materials Conference (RMC) 11-13 June, Siegburg/Cologne (Germany) and online
17 May 202416 May 2024 Bioeconomy needs circularity We need circularity because it reduces the need for mining (and its energy use); and because it cuts the amount of products going to landfill
10 May 20246 May 2024 Why does the bioeconomy need circularity? Basic raw materials can be turned into a staggering range of more substances with different applications as being sustainable alternatives to products made from petroleum or other mined substances, minerals and metals
7 May 20247 May 2024 The World’s Largest Event for the Defossilisation of Chemicals and Materials The Renewable Materials Conference will take place from 11-13 June 2024 in Siegburg/Cologne (Germany) and online
22 April 202411 May 2024 Six pathways to smart certification of bio-based systems Are you a policy maker, a member of the bio-based industry or a concerned consumer? Participate in the first webinar by the Horizon Europe project 3-CO on June 7th, 2024, 11 am to 12:30 pm (CET)! The webinar will address the vital topic of certification and labelling of biological feedstock, bio-based value chains and products
Nordic Bioproducts Group and Thailand’s PTT MCC Biochem Co. Ltd. forge a strategic partnership to advance bioplastic innovation for everyday items The Finnish startup has formed an MOU with one of the world’s leading bioplastic producers. This strategic collaboration aims to advance the performance and compostability of bioplastics, facilitating their use across a wide range of single-use products, such as coffee capsules, while displacing traditional plastics
Biobased Buzzwords: Decoding Eco-Friendly Terminology Another glossary you can use to navigate the world of sustainability, for reducing your carbon footprint or simply to feed some curiosity about green innovations
19 April 202416 April 2024 Validating Biobased Content Claims With Carbon-14 Testing The development of more sustainable biobased products brings to attention the need for third-party verification of an end-product’s biobased content to validate biobased content and to support marketing claims
17 April 202416 April 2024 Neste completes its organizational change process to improve long-term competitiveness The merge from its three renewable business units into one Renewable Products business unit is expected to result in total annual cost savings and a more streamlined development portfolio
15 April 202414 April 2024 Gaia Biomaterials secure $5 million rights issue Funds will be used to expand market penetration in the United States, India, and other targeted markets
26 March 202420 March 2024 Enviromall Leads The Way In Sustainable Packaging With Launch Of Revolutionary Compostable PLA Bags Enviromall, a leading provider of sustainable packaging solutions, proudly announces the launch of its revolutionary compostable PLA bags
20 March 202414 March 2024 traceless announces production site in Hamburg The first industrial production site will be in Hamburg, Germany. The former building of the traditional bakery 'Backhaus Wedemann' will be maintained as the founders want the construction stay in the stock
19 March 202419 March 2024 BioReCer’s Policy Brief Advocates for Valorisation and Use of Organic Residues to Drive European Bioeconomy BioReCer's recommendations urge policymakers to prioritise the utilisation of sustainable organic residues to reduce reliance on fossil feedstocks and mitigate associated greenhouse gas emissions
6 March 20241 March 2024 The Switch to Biobased Products: Are You Answering the Call? Increased sustainability is a holistic approach that integrates environmental, social, and economic considerations into decision-making processes, but what does that really mean… or require?
29 February 202426 February 2024 CJ Biomaterials PHA-Based Polybag Makes Same-Day Delivery More Sustainable South Korea-based health and beauty retailer CJ Olive Young will incorporate the new PHA-based bags into their same-day delivery service
EV Biotech and Synonym partner to help biomanufacturing companies scale up EV Biotech and Synonym have forged a powerful partnership, combining their strengths to accelerate the development and commercialization of cutting-edge biomaterials
27 February 202422 February 2024 LG Chem and CJ CheilJedang Join Forces to Commercialize Bio-Nylon LG Chem advances with CJ CheilJedang on a joint venture plant for bio-nylon (Bio-PA: Polyamide) to penetrate the eco-friendly market
13 February 20244 February 2024 Paques Biomaterials: New funding round closed today, raising €14 million We closed a new funding round today, raising €14 million to produce a biopolymer with the advantages of plastic but not the disadvantages. Among the investors are impact investor Invest-NL and the NOM
2 February 202429 January 2024 UBQ Materials Unveils its Diversified Product Portfolio, Expanding Range of its Globally Patented Waste-to-Materials Technology New Portfolio Empowers Businesses to Select the UBQ™ Line that Meets Both Environmental and Performance Requirements
30 January 202422 January 2024 IBioIC secures funding to continue growth of Scotland’s bioeconomy The innovation centre is a key driver of Scotland’s National Plan for Industrial Biotechnology and will be enabled to continue the development of a greener economy and support Scotland’s transition to net zero
ZymoChem Secures $21M Series A Funding Round Led by Breakout Ventures with New Investments from lululemon and Toyota Ventures With this financing and funding from the Department of Energy, ZymoChem will launch its first high-performance material and advance its first partnered product to commercial scale
25 January 202422 January 2024 Fungi, coffee, and pineapples – rethinking device materials Don't throw those coffee grounds away, developers are rethinking device materials to lower the environmental impact of future products
18 January 202415 January 2024 The bioeconomy: What next for Europe? The bioeconomy's focus has shifted from fuels production to bio-based materials
17 January 202410 January 2024 Genera Announces $340+ Million Investment in Sustainable Biomaterials Campus The investment will expand Genera’s manufacturing, production and distribution operations of its circular, compostable packaging solutions and biomaterials
11 January 20245 January 2024 Lingrove Secures $10 Million in Financing to Ramp up Production of ekoa® Plant-based Surfaces and Panels for Climate-friendly, Healthy Interiors
4 January 202420 December 2023 Wood materials make for reliable organic solar cells Kraft lignin improves the stability in organic solar cells thanks to its ability to form hydrogen bonds that acts as a sort of glue
2 January 202418 December 2023 Lignovations Closes Seed Round Significant step toward advancing Lignovations‘ mission to grow the biomaterial industry with sustainable, lignin-based alternatives
15 December 202313 December 2023 Compostable beer cups at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Last weekend was the first time a major global sports event used compostable bioplastic beer cups. At the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 150,000 beer cups of compostable Biodolomer, reduced waste, microplastics and CO₂ to a minimum
NatureWorks Appoints Erik Ripple New President and CEO Ripple joins NatureWorks as it continues market-leading growth and innovation with construction of new 75kta Ingeo biopolymer manufacturing facility underway in Thailand