8 January 20257 January 2025 Global Bioplastics Update at EBC24 Despite their large capacity shares, biopolymers such as PLA, polyethylene (PE), and PTT recorded some of the lowest utilization rates this year
7 January 202511 July 2025 BioCir® Flex: Compostable, recyclable, biobased plastic alternative BioCir® Flex is made using simple, readily available feedstock sources like castor beans, oils and polysaccharides, creating a material as flexible as rubber and as durable as TPU
20 December 202420 December 2024 Transforming CO₂ into Opportunities: The CO₂-Based Fuels and Chemicals Conference 2025 Preliminary program now available – exploring CCU technologies for a sustainable chemicals and fuels industry
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)
19 December 202413 December 2024 EUBP Reveals the results of the 2024 Market Data Report Overall global plastics production continues to rise steadily. This development is driven by rising demand combined with the emergence of ever more sophisticated applications and products
17 December 202411 December 2024 A new catalyst can turn methane into something useful MIT chemical engineers have devised a way to capture methane, a potent greenhouse gas, and convert it into polymers
5 December 20242 December 2024 UPM Specialty Papers and Eastman introduce paper-based food packaging solution with compostable biobased coating Thanks to the thinness of the coating layer, the solution is designed for recycling within existing fibre recycling streams, empowering brands to adopt sustainable packaging
28 November 202425 November 2024 Odisha Startup Tackles Environmental And Food Waste Challenges With Bioplastics In a strategic development, an Odisha-based startup is transforming seafood waste into bioplastics, offering an innovative solution to both environmental pollution and food waste
26 November 202421 November 2024 Acme-Hardesty Partners with Lygos To Represent Soltellus™ For Personal and Home Care Markets Lygos’ Soltellus™ is designed to meet the growing demand for sustainable and eco-friendly products - multifunctional, biodegradable polymers - engineered to deliver high performance in various applications
25 November 202420 November 2024 Enhancing compatibility and biodegradability of PLA/biomass composites via forest residue torrefaction New torrefaction approach improves mechanical properties and decomposition rate of PLA composites
21 November 202418 November 2024 Econic, GC, and allnex Sign MOU to Explore Advanced Polymer Systems Made from CO₂ By integrating Econic’s technologies, GC and allnex aim to reduce the environmental footprint of their businesses and promote the development of eco-friendly polymer products
15 November 202412 November 2024 ORAC selects Styrolution® PS ECO grades for its 3D Duropolymer® wall panels This collaboration highlights Orac's commitment to sustainability with the 2024 launch of its 100% bio-circular Duropolymer® panels
13 November 202412 November 2024 Cellulose Fibres Conference 2025 – New with Biosynthetics: Meet the Next Generation of Sustainable Fibre Technologies The upcoming conference on 12-13 March 2025 in Cologne, Germany, will pave pathways to a sustainable textile industry – Preliminary program released
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
23 October 202417 October 2024 Zaragoza inaugurates a pioneering biorefinery in Europe This new Biorefinery, funded by the CBE JU, owned by the Zaragoza City Council and operated by Urbaser, will enable the city to advance traditional waste treatment processes in Zaragoza and its surroundings
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
7 October 20242 October 2024 BIOFAST helps reduce the time taken for biodegradation tests on bioplastics in composting environments The BIOFAST Project not only demonstrated an effective reduction in the time taken to perform biodegradation tests applied to bioplastics, but also generated significant economic and environmental impact
1 October 20241 October 2024 New report calls for science-based definition of “natural polymers” to drive innovation and green investment Report urges EU to update definition of "natural polymers" to reflect science and drive green innovation
Bioplastics in the medical industry: Is a green future a reality? Aastha Mahanta, associate consultant, polymers & specialty chemicals, ChemBizR, discusses the role of bioplastics in the medical industry
24 September 202424 September 2024 Call for Innovation: Cellulose Fibres Conference 2025 – New with Biosynthetics Besides cellulose fibres, bio-based polymer fibres ("biosynthetics") are an excellent option to reduce fossil fibres in textiles
20 September 202419 September 2024 Interview with the Renewable Carbon Plastics Magazine on PEF, Avantium’s FDCA flagship plant and the PEF World Congress The editors of the Renewable Carbon Plastics Magazine answer questions about Avantium and its FCDA-flagship plant, the PEF World Congress and more
9 September 20244 September 2024 Emirates Biotech to Debut at Plastics Recycling Show in Dubai Emirates Biotech will be exhibiting at the Plastics Recycling Show in Dubai from 10 to 12 September, marking the company’s first appearance at this prestigious event
3 September 20242 September 2024 63rd Dornbirn Global Fiber Congress & 4th Innovation Days 11 – 13 September 2024, Dornbirn Austria The 63rd Dornbirn GFC 2024 is characterized by the energy transition and presents innovative solutions for the textile industry. The presentations on the main topic “Energy Solutions” during the three-day congress will start with a plenary lecture on the opening day
Sustainable Materials Conference & Expo 2024: Advancing The Material Transition Cologne, Germany – 13-14 November 2024
22 August 202422 August 2024 Comprehensive poster on biodegradable polymers in various environments in a new version The world's leading poster on biodegradability has been updated by the nova team of experts: current standards and certifications as well as the latest scientific findings
31 July 202426 July 2024 Emirates Biotech launches operations and welcomes Shaikh Suhail Al-Maktoum as a shareholder New PLA production facility in the United Arab Emirates to spearhead the production and marketing of PLA biopolymers across the Middle East, Africa, and India
19 July 202415 July 2024 PLA toxicity meta-study key findings New meta-study considered neat PLA only, and the and impact of PLA microplastics in the open environment
18 July 202415 July 2024 Recyclables from wood waste for energy storage and environmental technology Research team takes lignin waste from the timber industry to develop materials that can be used to build and recycle sustainable batteries
17 July 202416 July 2024 EU and CBE JU funded project HICCUPS: Website relaunched and leaflet with infographic produced HICCUPS - Highly Innovative technology demonstration for bio-based CO2 Capture and Utilization for production of bulk plastics applications
10 July 20249 July 2024 Melanin from Cuttlefish Ink as a Sustainable Biomass Resource Researchers investigate the potential of naturally sourced melanin in the sustainable synthesis of biopolymers
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 20242 July 2024 New Meta-Study Highlights That Hydrolysis Prevents the Formation of Persistent PLA Microplastics in the Environment A systematic review of published scientific literature conducted by HYDRA Marine Sciences finds that in the presence of water or humidity, the bioplastic polylactic acid (PLA) will fully hydrolyze, and no persistent nano- or microplastics will remain or accumulate in the environment
20 June 202414 June 2024 An industry-first: BASF is expanding its Biopolymers portfolio by introducing biomass-balanced ecoflex® (PBAT) For the new ecoflex® F Blend C1200 BMB, the fossil raw materials that are usually used in the production process are replaced with renewable feedstock at the beginning of the value chain
19 June 202418 June 2024 RMC2024 Day 2 Coverage Coverage of the Renewable Materials Conference in Siegburg, Germany
11 June 20244 June 2024 Amcor’s new European Innovation Center brings brands the latest in material science and packaging design Amcor has opened its European Innovation Center in Belgium. The facility will partner with brands and retailers from across the region to design packaging that delivers better results for consumers and the environment alike
28 May 202423 May 2024 NatureWorks’ Ingeo PLA Manufacturing Expansion Attracts Record Financing from Krungthai Bank PCL of Thailand One of the singular largest loans in the bank’s decades-long history supports Thailand's ambitious Bio-Circular-Green (BCG) strategy
2 May 202430 April 2024 Call for Bio-based Building Blocks and Polymer Market Experts The nova-Institute is looking for market experts to join its Biopolymer Expert Group
29 April 202424 April 2024 Solar panel installation advances Luminy® PLA production sustainability The TotalEnergies Corbion plant in Rayong has a capacity of 1,251 kWp, is situated within the Asia Industrial Estate and the solar panels are resulting in avoiding emissions of 823 tons of CO2 per year
26 April 202423 April 2024 Avantium and TNO partner to manufacture electrolyser test stations for green hydrogen production Under the partnership with TNO, Avantium will get access to TNO’s technical knowledge and expertise on single-cell and multi-cell lab-scale electrolysis test stations to sell these to customers worldwide
CJ Biomaterials Introduces Two Revolutionary PHACT™ PHA-Based Compounds for Compostable Film Packaging Together with NatureWorks, LLC., the combined performance of Ingeo™ PLA with PHACT PHA has delivered these two new compounds packed with performance and priced competitively
25 April 202426 April 2024 Special discount for the Renewable Materials Conference until 6 May 11-13 June 2024 in Siegburg/Cologne (Germany) and online
22 April 202418 April 2024 Spiber Inc. raises over JPY 10 billion ($65M) in funding to strengthen mass production and sales initiatives This funding, which includes additional investments from existing shareholders, will allow the company to accelerate mass production of its innovative Brewed Protein™ materials
19 April 202417 April 2024 Next free PEFerence webinar with a market update on bio-based building blocks and polymers Pia Skoczinski from nova-Institute will give a sophisticated insight into the dynamically growing market of bio-based building blocks and polymers on the 6th May (10 to 11 am CET)
Biodegradable aerogel: Airy cellulose from a 3D printer Empa researchers have succeeded in developing a Cellulose-based aerogel for 3d-printing
9 April 20244 April 2024 CJ Biomaterials Continues to Expand Applications for PHA with World’s First Completely Biodegradable Plastic Bottle Cap New eco-friendly cap introduced by Beyond Plastic can replace traditional, petroleum-based plastic caps
8 April 20243 April 2024 Avantium publishes its 2023 Annual Report The report also features sections on Risk Management, Corporate Governance, and the consolidated financial statements and company financial statements
4 April 202428 March 2024 Say Hello to Biodegradable Microplastics Research shows plant-based polymers can disappear within seven months
Self-healing Concrete Insights The innovative DEEP PURPLE project to showcase the feasibility of transforming raw materials from organic waste or wastewater into five ‘consumer’ products
3 April 20243 April 2024 Avantium: Well Capitalised and Continued Good Progress in the Execution of its Strategy Avantium N.V., a leading company in renewable and circular polymer materials, today reports its unaudited 2023 full year results