13 March 202511 March 2025 Complete breakdown of plexiglass into its building blocks Polymer chemists at ETH Zurich have discovered a surprising way to virtually fully break down PMMA plastic – commonly known as plexiglass – into its monomer building blocks. The process remains unaffected by the presence of additives
12 March 20257 March 2025 Synthetic Carbon Assimilation Surpasses Nature New-to-Nature Pathway Outperforms Natural Pathway in Living Bacteria
10 March 202510 March 2025 Bacterial nanocellulose: A sustainable alternative to forest resource consumption One of the most promising options is a biopolymer produced by certain bacteria that offers unique properties and a more environmentally friendly manufacturing process
6 March 20252 March 2025 Debut Scores Breakthrough in Carmine Bioproduction and Unveils Plans to Launch the First-ever Molecular Replica of the Vibrant Red Pigment Debut's biomanufactured carmine offers unparalleled health, safety, animal-free and environmental advantages
Arsenale Bioyards Raises $10M to Cut Biomanufacturing Costs by 90% with First-of-its-Kind end-to-end Platform Arsenale’s proprietary and first-of-its-kind end-to-end platform aims at drastically reducing costs and time - by up to 90% - and accelerating the adoption of sustainable bio-based alternatives
4 March 202525 February 2025 GOZEN’s radical new biomaterial LUNAFORM™ scales up in first commercial range, making biodesign a reality in fashion and beyond Biotech startup GOZEN has launched its debut LUNAFORM biomaterial range in conjunction with a new facility in Turkey and a short film
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
25 February 202519 February 2025 The Bioeconomy of Modesty Bioeconomic innovation once appeared to be without limit. But many conflicts of interest such as the competition for land give rise to doubts - as does the goal of further growth
24 February 202518 February 2025 Cellugy’s EcoFLEXY at the core of Bioli’s new sustainable high-performing skincare cream Combining efficacy with sustainability, the new product pairs bioactive skincare with 100% biodegradable, fossil-free, biobased ingredients in a high-performance solution with low environmental impact
21 February 202521 February 2025 EBCA: A new alliance to seize the Bioeconomy’s Global Momentum The European Bioeconomy Clusters’ Alliance is a Reality!
18 February 202513 February 2025 Capgemini reveals gen AI-driven breakthrough to accelerate the bioeconomy New methodology reduces the data requirements for protein engineering by 99% so organizations can unlock innovation even in resource-constrained environments
Syensqo and Bota Bio partner to develop pioneering biomimetic ingredients for hair and scalp care A new partnership that fully aligns with Syensqo’s global innovation strategy to expand into new bio-based technologies to deliver high-performing, sustainable beauty solutions
17 February 202512 February 2025 Celtic Renewables’ Welcomes Deputy First Minister at Scotland’s First Biorefinery The company takes by-products and waste from the food, drink and agriculture industries – including by-products from whisky distillation – and turns them into high-value green chemicals, bioacetone and biobutanol
12 February 202511 February 2025 CO2 Revolution 2025: Fueling the Future, Capturing Possibilities Exploring Innovative Pathways in Green Hydrogen, Carbon Capture, and (Biogenic) CO2 Utilisation at the CO2-Based Fuels and Chemicals Conference
Tidal Vision completes $140M Series B to Scale Chitosan Technologies Globally Funding Fuels Global Expansion with New Facilities that Strengthen Supply of Chitosan Chemistries
10 February 20256 February 2025 Enduro Genetics raises €12 million to unlock the future of scalable bioproduction Enduro Genetics – the synthetic biology startup is transforming biomanufacturing by “addicting” cells to high production and the funding will be used to expand their platform and scale commercialization
7 February 20255 February 2025 Commission launches new Biotech and Biomanufacturing Hub to support innovative companies The Hub will also help companies identify the support available to them at EU level and how to access this support to help them to expand and grow
6 February 20253 February 2025 New issue of Renewable Carbon Plastics available online! The new issue (01/2025) of Renewable Carbon Plastics (aka bioplastics MAGAZINE) is finished and currently being printed
4 February 20253 February 2025 Monthly news from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), January 2025 Here is what happened in January 2025 at RCI:
28 January 202523 January 2025 Chinese scientists convert CO2 into nutritious food with 74% protein yield This bioprocess not only reduces environmental impacts but also promotes a circular carbon economy by transforming CO2 into valuable protein resources
27 January 202522 January 2025 Refinity, Innventure’s newest company, acquires exclusive rights to novel technology for advanced recycling of mixed plastic waste from VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Recently, Innventure and Dow announced plans to collaborate to develop and commercialize new waste-to-value technologies through Refinity
17 January 202513 January 2025 The Future of Plastics Lies in Bioplastics and Advanced Biotechnology Using bacteria isolated from various environments has enabled AIMPLAS to successfully reduce biodegradation times
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
15 January 202510 January 2025 India Plans to Develop Top Grade Bioeconomy Government is supporting the growth of bio-based manufacturing in sectors ranging from chemical to health and nutrition - generating both opportunities and risks
8 January 20253 January 2025 New initiative aims to strengthen the bio-based economy To make significant progress in the green transition, we need to become much better at harnessing the power of bioproduction – biologically based production solutions, also known as biosolutions, which can replace fossil energy sources and materials
Considering delayed non-dilutive sources of financing, CARBIOS postpones construction of its Longlaville PET biorecycling plant for 6 to 9 months CARBIOS maintains a robust available cash position of 112 million euros on 30 November 2024, confirms major advances in commercial contract negotiations and makes changes to its Governance
2 January 202517 December 2024 Brno scientists are testing use of algae in water purification Jan Veselský from the Faculty of Agronomy at Mendel University is examining the potential use of algae in wastewater treatment
19 December 202413 December 2024 Zelixir’s New Factory to Revolutionize Natural Fragrance Production with ‘AI+Synthetic Biology’ The rapid transition from project initiation to large-scale production in just one and a half years validates the industrial capabilities of AI biomanufacturing
18 December 202413 December 2024 Emirates Biotech Selected Sulzer Technology to Build World’s Largest Polylactic Acid Production Facility Emirates Biotech will leverage Sulzer’s licensed PLA technology to manage all production steps from a single location, including lactide production, purification and polymerization
13 December 202410 December 2024 LG Chem and Acies Bio Collaborate to Advance Sustainable Production of Chemicals By combining their respective strengths, the two companies aim to deliver a sustainable and efficient alternative for producing high-demand chemicals, driving the transition to bio-based industrial cleantech solutions
12 December 20249 December 2024 Development of bio-based, climate-neutral building materials by means of biogenic material production using phototrophic microorganisms The development of new bio-based and sustainable materials to permanently capture CO2 is a starting point for research and development that project manager Dr. Ulla König is working on in her Biocompatible Materials group at the Fraunhofer FEP
The Department of Defense in the US bioeconomy We look at the reasons for its interest in biomaterials and how it reached its pre-eminent position in the US biobased ecosystem
9 December 20243 July 2025 Refining hardwood by bioluminescence: How to make wood glow EMPA-researchers are pursuing an idea for a new type of composite material based on hardwood: luminous wood
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
28 November 202425 November 2024 The fungi and microbes that break down forever chemicals Emerging biobased techniques could offer new tools without the disadvantages of traditional methods
21 November 202418 November 2024 How will Trump’s return impact US biomanufacturing? It’s difficult to say at this early stage, but here we break down what to watch for
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
19 November 202414 November 2024 Inscripta® Announces Biomanufacturing of a Rapidly Growing Anti-aging Skincare Ingredient Inscripta Achieves Important Milestone and Demonstrates Its Novel Whole Genome Engineering Biotechnology Platform With Accelerated Timelines
18 November 202413 November 2024 BASF partners with Acies Bio to drive sustainable production of Personal and Home Care ingredients Acies Bio has developed the “OneCarbonBio”, a fully flexible synthetic biology platform designed to efficiently convert renewable methanol, derived from captured CO2 emissions, into a variety of chemical raw materials
15 November 202411 November 2024 Royal Avebe and ChainCraft announce strategic collaboration To convert residual potato juice into circular chemicals
Hydrosome Labs showcases sustainable innovations in precision fermentation Newly developed technology utilizes ultrafine bubbles to enhance the delivery of active ingredients to cells, presenting significant potential for sustainable processes
11 November 20245 November 2024 A novel means of converting CO2 into aquafeeds b.fab, a German startup, has made several breakthroughs and aims to help establish a network of simple but effective production hubs around the world
7 November 20242 November 2024 AMSilk Announces Successful Partnership Negotiation with Ajinomoto for Industrial Fermentation This partnership marks a significant step for AMSilk as it rapidly progresses towards becoming a commercial supplier of spider silk-based proteins
Bolt Projects Holdings Announces More Brands Choosing b-silk™ to Differentiate Their Product Offerings b-silk is a novel biodegradable, film-former polypeptide designed to offer additional functional benefits for haircare, skincare and color cosmetics
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
24 October 202418 October 2024 CSIRO and Murdoch University launch Bioplastics Innovation Hub to end plastic waste The facility will develop biologically derived plastic that can break down in compost, land, or water - leaving no trace
22 October 202418 October 2024 This inventive brutalist lamp is actually made out of bacteria-based concrete Not all feats of science meet the eye. This lamp’s material innovation makes it more sustainable
18 October 202414 October 2024 Chempolis Oy announces new ownership and transfer of Fortum Bio2X Chempolis Oy, a provider of groundbreaking biorefining technologies, is pleased to announce two significant milestones in the company’s journey
17 October 202411 October 2024 Launch of the Initiative natürliche Kreislaufwirtschaft e.V. (INAK) Association of companies, certifiers, and waste management organisations will have their focus on the use of biodegradable and compostable plastics in specific applications