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14 April 20258 April 2025

Circular economy: Audi secures strategic and cost-efficient supply of recycled raw materials

The company has now become the first car manufacturer to develop and implement an economically viable recycling concept for recyclates from end-of-life vehicles together with its partner TSR Resource

Saipem: full notice to proceed from Stockholm Exergi for the execution of a large-scale Bioenergy CO2 capture project in Sweden

Once operational, the plant will capture 800,000 tonnes of biogenic carbon dioxide annually from the biomass-fueled Värtaverket power plant in Stockholm, enabling net removal of CO2 from the atmosphere

Fiberdom secures €3.5M in funding to drive plastic-free, circular material innovations

Fiberdom is advancing applications across multiple high-growth markets, including food contact materials, durable packaging and storage, and furniture

Researchers convert captured biogenic CO2 into raw materials for plastics

The Forest CUMP research project with VTT and LUT University sought to find out how different technologies could create renewable plastic raw materials using carbon dioxide and green hydrogen

Transforming Cocoa Husks into Sustainable Bioplastics

Helvetas Vietnam, in partnership with AirXCarbon, is pioneering a groundbreaking initiative to transform cocoa husks into bioplastic materials, merging sustainability with innovation

11 April 20258 April 2025

Research project discovers ways to convert forest industry’s carbon dioxide emissions into raw material for plastics – results pave way for new sustainable industry

The Forest CUMP research project of VTT and LUT University investigated how biogenic carbon dioxide from forest industry and waste incineration can be captured and converted into high-value-added products

Sekab proves carbon-negativity of their chemicals

Using the ISO14067 standard, the company can now quantify the exact CO₂ savings for its customers in industries such as coatings, plastics, pharmaceuticals, and food production

In Asia, anti-plastics laws boost biobased demand

We round up the progress that six Asian governments have made in regulating plastic waste and building a market for biobased alternatives

10 April 20259 April 2025

The story of EcoBean: Brewing sustainable innovation from coffee grounds

Reducing the environmental impact of the coffee industry

Circularise joins expert group in leading CIRPASS-2 project to shape future legislation on digital product passports

Through 13 lighthouse pilots, the project will showcase the real-world application of DPPs at scale, demonstrating their potential to enhance traceability, sustainability, and compliance in industries

NEW Biodegradable Resin: Leading the Future of Sustainable Plastics

Canplex Profiles is one of the first companies to successfully integrate durable PHA biodegradable materials into plastic extrusion

Bridging the green skills gap with the Climate KIC Academy

For climate solutions to thrive, people must be able to collaborate across sectors, and any action can be inspired across all levels of society

9 April 20253 April 2025

Fraunhofer at the Hannover Messe 2025: Improved Recycling of Plastic from Packaging Waste

Together with Hochschule Bremen, the Fraunhofer Institute IFAM aims to transform plasticwaste into high-quality 3D-printed products

8 April 20258 April 2025

Biogenic CO₂ Sources and Carbon Capture – Key-Requirements for Carbon Capture & Utilisation

Securing long-term supply and utilising biogenic sources

Former coal store becomes a sustainable plastic processing facility

Beckum Kunststoffrecycling GmbH is generating secondary raw materials from plastic – thanks to sorting technology from STEINERT

40% CO2 savings in concrete and bio-based recyclable 3D laminate

The prize in the ‘Building and Civil Engineering’ category was awarded at the JEC World 2025 to the Institute for Textiltechnik (ITA) of RWTH Aachen University for the development of Carbon Fibre Stone (CFS)

ChainCraft and Eternis Fine Chemicals to develop low-carbon aroma chemicals

The partners will focus on exploring and commercializing innovative applications for ChainCraft’s SensiCraft® range of fatty acids

7 April 20258 April 2025

TÜV AUSTRIA’s ‘OK renewable’ Certification: a step towards a carbon circular economy

The Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), which was launched by nova-Institut in 2020, turned to us to implement the RCS concept through the "OK renewable" certification scheme

loopamid now commercially available: BASF starts up its first plant for recycled polyamide 6

Important step in the supply of sustainable products for the textile industry

Thomas Concrete Group celebrates 70 years – continues driving the development of low-carbon concrete

The company proudly notes that the average share of alternative binders within the group, is now 30 percent - increasing

4 April 20251 April 2025

Incorrect judgment on green plastics in lifecycle analyses

There is a lack of appreciation of bioplastics’ contribution to sustainability - although they offer opportunities and have sustainable properties

Toray Adopts Mass Balance Approach for TORAYLON™ Acrylic Staple Fiber Production

Toray to offer high-value-added TORAYLON™ that is also environmentally-conscious

Crisis in EU Plastic Recycling Demands Immediate Action

European recyclers are grappling with high energy costs and soaring input waste costs they are being undercut by cheaper imported materials, which often come with fraudulent claims

A novel path to sustainable hydrogen storage

EU-backed researchers’ innovative materials and cutting-edge methods promise to provide Europe with cheap, efficient and environmentally friendly hydrogen storage solutions

3 April 202528 March 2025

Scaling up chemical recycling: OMV successfully starts-up new ReOil® plant

Here’s everything you need to know about our new ReOil® plant

ICODOS starts up the world’s first plant of its kind in Mannheim

This pioneering project demonstrates the enormous potential of sewage treatment plants as an energy source – there are around 9,000 in Germany alone, and up to 75,000 across Europe

Melhoramentos Boosts Investment in W-Cycle’s Compostable Food Packaging

Brazilian green company brings fresh capital and cooperation in production of earth-friendly, plastic-free food containers

JFE Steel, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical, and Mitsubishi Chemical Collaborate to Develop a Carbon Recycling Supply Chain at Mizushima Complex

The Demonstration Project is slated to begin in FY2026

Is building with bamboo cheaper than building with concrete?

Fibre-pressed bamboo is the biggest innovation in construction, as it seems to surpass all other types of wood in strength properties, makes lighter building constructions possible, and also lower building costs

2 April 202527 March 2025

Agilyx Launches Plastyx Ltd. to Source and Supply Feedstock for the European Advanced Plastic Recycling Industry

Plastyx is designed to develop partnerships and material processing capabilities to ensure a reliable supply of high-quality polymers for food-grade and other high-performance packaging applications

Fiberdom Partners with S-Group to Expand the Availability of its Home Compostable, 100% Plastic-Free Cutlery Across Finland

Fiberdom is proud to announce a new retail partnership with S-Group, one of Finland’s largest retailers

Compass for the defossilization of the petrochemical industry in Germany

Together with the Wuppertal Institute, the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology and the German Biomass Research Center, the University of Kassel is outlining how the industry can manage without crude oil in the long term

Borealis Once Again Tops the European Patent Index 2024 in Austria

Borealis is proud to announce that it has once again been ranked as the top innovator in Austria according to the European Patent Index 2024

1 April 202528 March 2025

Bio-based Products – Examples, Facts and the Role of Concise Labelling and Certification

In its latest factsheet, the Horizon Europe project 3-CO introduces the characteristics of bio-based products and critically debunks prevalent misconceptions and offers evidence-based insights into the environmental benefits of, and facts on BBPs

Aquafil, A Step forward Circularity: first demo plant launched for chemical separation of elastic fiber from nylon

Increasingly virtuous recycling model is able to recover nylon, which is entirely destined for the ECONYL® regeneration plant, where it will be processed into new regenerated nylon

Aramco launches Saudi Arabia’s first CO2 Direct Air Capture test unit

Pilot plant established with Siemens Energy assessing commercial scale-up of emissions-reduction technologies

Understanding water management in CO2 recycling with neutrons: ‘power naps’ for electrolysers

A recent study uses high resolution neutron imaging at the ILL to examine water dynamics in a carbon dioxide electrolysis cells. Recently published in the journal ACS Energy Letter, the study has now been selected as research highlight in Nature Catalysis

Processing pepper chips into raw material for building materials

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

BASF commissions 54-megawatt water electrolyzer

Designed to produce zero-carbon hydrogen, the electrolyzer has the capacity to supply the main plant in Ludwigshafen with up to one metric ton of this substantial chemical feedstock every hour

thyssenkrupp Uhde selected for Elyse Energy’s Biomass-to-SAF project in France

Proven PRENFLO® gasification turns biomass into valuable syngas for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)

Brightmark Subsidiary Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Seeks Asset Sale

Plastic-to-fuel producer pivots strategy amid industry challenges and environmental debates

VACUREMA machines recycle up to 6 tonnes of PET per hour

With VACUREMA® technology, EREMA offers a proven system for throughputs between 600 and 6000 kilograms per hour

VACUREMA Anlagen recyceln bis zu 6 Tonnen PET pro Stunde

Mit der VACUREMA® Technologie bietet EREMA ein bewährtes System an, das Durchsätze bis zu sechs Tonnen pro Stunde ermöglicht

28 March 202531 March 2025

Monthly news from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), March 2025

Let's take a look at what happened in March 2025 at RCI:

Green Methanol: C1 secures another €20 million to commercialize the circular raw material of the future

C1 will use the capital raised to build the world's first demonstration plant for homogeneously catalyzed methanol

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

Developing a master plan for textile circularity

tExtended enters phase two in the development of a blueprint for optimised recovery, reuse and recycling of discarded textiles

Bioeconomy on the rise: Momentum building amid global challenges

The 50th anniversary of Asilomar provided a moment to reflect on the evolution of biotechnology and its ethical foundations – reminding us how scientific responsibility has shaped today’s advancements

First biogenic CO2 delivered from Tønder Biogas to Kassø Power-to-X facility

Ammongas has delivering its first truckload of biogenic CO₂ from Tønder Biogas. The CO₂ will be used for European Energy’s Power-to-X facility in Kassø, where it will play a key role in the production of e-methanol

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