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31 March 20251 April 2025

Showcase Your Innovation: Apply for the “Renewable Material of the Year 2025“ Award

The unique concept of showcasing all renewable materials solutions in one event covers the entire value chain from alternative carbon feedstocks in any applications

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28 March 202521 March 2025

Avantium’s 2024 Full Year Results: Avantium Advances Towards Commercial Production and Sale of PEF

"Our top priority for 2025 is the safe and successful start-up of the FDCA Flagship Plant", Tom van Aken, Chief Executive Officer of Avantium, said

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27 March 202520 March 2025

Ingeo™ Extend: An exceptional solution offering unprecedented manufacturing efficiency and faster biodegradability of BOPLA films

Using a new platform of Ingeo™ PLA polymers, biaxial film manufacturers can produce BOPLA with transverse direction stretch up to 7x, and reduce production costs significantly on machinery originally designed for other polymers like polypropylene

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25 March 202518 March 2025

Recycled vs. Bioplastics: Which is the Future of Sustainable Cars?

The last IDTechEx report report explores the entire circular economy of automotive polymers, including mechanically and chemically recycled plastics, bioplastics, bio-composites, sustainable upholstery materials, and sustainable tire innovations

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19 March 202518 March 2025

Global Bio-Based Polymer Market to Grow 13% Annually Through 2029, Led by Asia and North America

New report reveals: Capacity expansions in Asia and North America drive growth – Europe continues to lag behind

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11 March 202510 March 2025

NatureWorks Introduces Ingeo™ 3D300: Our Fastest, High-Quality 3D Printing Grade Yet

Faster printing, better cost efficiency, and superior quality for the additive manufacturing industry

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5 March 202526 February 2025

Lactips responds to a need from packaging manufacturers and expands its range on its paper coating platform

The new CareTips® PFP344MAX sealant grade offers high sealability for optimum protection of packaged products

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4 March 202525 February 2025

Balrampur Chini Mills to set up PLA bio polymer unit in Uttar Pradesh

This is India’s first PLA biopolymer plant

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26 February 20251 April 2025

Deadline 16 March: Please Submit Your Abstract to the Renewable Materials Conference (RMC)

The unique concept of showcasing all renewable materials solutions in one event covers the entire value chain from alternative carbon feedstocks in any applications

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13 February 202510 February 2025

New additives increase the market potential of biopolymers

The aim of the research project was to optimize the processing possibilities and thus significantly improve the usability of PHA for industrial applications

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11 February 20256 February 2025

AI-powered self-healing asphalt: A step toward sustainable net-zero roads

Self-healing asphalt roads, made from biomass waste and designed with the help of artificial intelligence (AI), could offer a promising solution to the UK's pothole problem, which is estimated to cost £143.5 million a year

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27 January 202522 January 2025

Polymer research shows potential replacement for common superglues with a reusable and biodegradable alternative

Naturally occurring polymer P3HB can be chemically re-engineered for use as a strong yet sustainable bonding agent

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17 January 202514 January 2025

This is our time: Working on biodegradable plastics

TNO researchers create AI model to develop new bioplastics

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The Future of Plastics Lies in Bioplastics and Advanced Biotechnology

Using bacteria isolated from various environments has enabled AIMPLAS to successfully reduce biodegradation times

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16 January 202513 January 2025

How much is the US bioeconomy worth?

We investigate different estimates for its value and how much certain sub-sectors are predicted to grow over the coming years

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13 January 202514 January 2025

Status and Outlook: Bio-based Polymers worldwide

Global capacity to grow strongly, with major investments in China, Europe and the Middle East; new regulations driving demand for biodegradable plastics

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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

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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

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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

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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)

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Sustainable Materials Conference & Expo 2024: Advancing The Material Transition

Cologne, Germany – 13-14 November 2024

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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