3 March 202527 February 2025 Green Hydrogen Production – A Key Element for Maximizing Carbon Capture & Utilisation (CCU) Benefits Numerous European cross-sector projects for hydrogen production using large-scale electrolysers and demonstrate the growing momentum behind hydrogen as a key element of Europe's energy future
Idemitsu Kosan and Mitsubishi Electric Start Collaboration for Use of Biomass Plastics in Home Appliances It is essential to develop alternative materials to petroleum-derived plastics and technologies and products which leads to reduction of CO2 emissions
Global Industry Leaders Join Forces to Launch Groundbreaking Automotive Plastics Circularity Pilot A Global Impact Coalition initiative set to revolutionize automotive plastics recycling
Compostable packaging: boosting profitability and simplifying waste management Gary Tee, VP Global Converting at TIPA, explores the advantages that compostable packaging offers to brands and waste management facilities, from reduced contamination rates and simplified sorting processes to new revenue streams
Superglue Made from the Body’s Own Mucus Scientists from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Freie Universität Berlin combined a mixture of mucilaginous and sticky proteins to produce an adhesive for biomedical applications
28 February 202524 February 2025 ICM Forum Highlights Essential Actions in New Report to Unlock the Potential of CCU to Deliver Europe’s Climate Goals The report, developed by the Working Group on CCU, addresses key regulatory barriers, financial incentives, and policy measures required to accelerate the deployment of CCU technologies
Enzyme discovered from Brazilian biodiversity can revolutionize bio-refineries Unprecedented enzyme class prospected in Brazilian soil can increase biorefinery efficiency and accelerate the sustainable production of energy and chemicals
The LEGO Group supports carbon removal solutions to expand sustainability efforts The LEGO Group today announced a DKK 19 million commitment towards four carbon removal projects in partnership with Climate Impact Partners and ClimeFi
TIPA aims for improved functionality with home compostable film TIPA has launched a home compostable high-barrier film for laminated savoury snack and crisp packaging, aiming to offer enhanced functionality and durability
27 February 202526 February 2025 Cellulose Fibres Conference 2025 – New with Biosynthetics: Meet the Next Generation of Sustainable Fibres and Technologies Only two weeks left to register: The upcoming conference on 12-13 March 2025 in Cologne, Germany, will pave pathways to a sustainable textile industry – Find out all Details
Nanoscale tin catalyst discovery paves the way for sustainable CO2 conversion Researchers have developed a sustainable catalyst that increases its activity during use while converting carbon dioxide (CO2) into valuable products. This discovery offers a blueprint for designing next-generation electrocatalysts
Flint’s Paper Battery Technology Secures US$2 Million in Seed Funding to Revolutionize the Sustainable Energy Storage Space Flint’s cellulose-based paper batteries are engineered from the ground up to solve critical challenges in modern energy storage
Guyenne Papier and LFI Emballages launch a cardboard yogurt pot Carton packaging for yoghurts: a breakthrough for the food industry The yogurt pot An alternative to plastic packaging
26 February 202524 February 2025 Studie bestätigt, dass Biomasse bis 2050 20% des Kohlenstoffbedarfs im Chemiesektor decken kann, ohne die Versorgung mit Lebens- und Futtermitteln zu gefährden Neuer Bericht der Renewable Carbon Initiative und des Biobased Industries Consortium zeigt Potenzial für eine signifikante Defossilisierung der chemischen Industrie durch Biomasse
SK chemicals to Establish Waste Plastic Recycling Innovation Center in Korea The company will invest in new pilot facilities for the chemical decomposition of waste plastics
SEIL Energy and IIT-Madras collaborate to revolutionize carbon capture technology Researcher Prof. Sangwai is establishing a pilot plant demonstrator to facilitate improved carbon capture from coal fired power plant stacks
Air Liquide announces major investments to support European decarbonization in collaboration with TotalEnergies The project will notably supply TotalEnergies’ industrial platform through a long term contract and Air Liquide will also be able to serve additional Dutch and Belgian customers with industrial and heavy-duty mobility needs
Tiny copper ‘flowers’ bloom on artificial leaves for clean fuel production Tiny copper ‘nano-flowers’ have been attached to an artificial leaf to produce clean fuels and chemicals that are the backbone of modern energy and manufacturing
25 February 202519 February 2025 Joint Forces for Renewable Carbon: Lars Börger appointed as new CEO of nova-Institute Together with Michael Carus, current CEO of nova-Institute, they will drive sustainable change in the chemical and materials industry forward
Mit vereinten Kräften für erneuerbaren Kohlenstoff: Lars Börger wird neuer CEO des nova-Instituts Gemeinsam mit Michael Carus, dem derzeitigen CEO des nova-Instituts, wird er den nachhaltigen Wandel in der Chemie- und Materialindustrie aktiv mitgestalten
We Made History Prometheus Fuels has developed the first 21st-century fuel — a new, practical, cheap source of energy, made from CO2 salvaged directly from air instead of extracted from the ground
Origin by Ocean Launches Demo Production Facility in Otaniemi, Finland The Otaniemi facility is the first production site in Europe to refine alginate and fucoidan from sargassum, setting a precedent for how marine biomass can be leveraged in industrial applications
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
An exclusive interview with Frederic Van Gansberghe, CEO Futerro. The Most Innovative Bioeconomy CEO 2024 To say it – in this exclusive interview with Il Bioeconomista – is Frederic Van Gansberghe, CEO of Futerro and the Most Innovative Bioeconomy CEO 2024
Insect farming: A bioeconomy-based opportunity to revalorize plastic wastes Biochar is proposed as the core of the system, improving entomocomposting of food waste
24 February 202518 February 2025 Trinseo and Lapo Jointly Develop Lenses Containing Recycled PMMA Material The demonstration lenses made of recycled polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) resins are containing a minimum of 86% recycled content
AIMPLAS develops a demonstrator for the Digital Passport for plastic products This solution officially demonstrates that plastic products comply with all European regulations
Haffner Energy, LanzaJet, and LanzaTech Join Forces to Unlock Alcohol-To-Jet SAF Production from Biomass Residues The three companies are exploring SAF production opportunities
Syensqo and Ardent announce strategic partnership to accelerate carbon capture innovation The partnership marks a significant milestone in both companies' commitment to driving innovation in sustainable energy technologies
21 February 202517 February 2025 Avantium and Amcor Rigid Packaging Partner to Advance More Sustainable Packaging with Plant-Based Polymer Releaf® Releaf® is a 100% plant-based, high-performance polymer that can be recycled in existing PET (polyethylene terephthalate) recycling streams
Inside information: Neste starts a performance improvement program and updates its financial targets and capital allocation, including dividend for the year 2024 The company to slash around 600 positions as excess supply in the renewable fuel market caused a slump in quarterly core profit
BASF introduces first superabsorbent polymer with product carbon footprint of zero HySorb® B 6610 ZeroPCF is ISCC PLUS-certified
20 February 202519 February 2025 The Project BioReCer enters the Critical Phase – Participation of Stakeholders from the EU Bioeconomy is More Relevant Than Ever The acceptance of products based on biological waste by consumers, and the uptake of recommendations and guidelines by the bio-based industry, certification bodies and policy makers deeply depend on their active participation. The insights of bioeconomy stakeholders will be used to adapt current certification schemes by including new criteria for certifying the sustainability, origin and traceability of biological resources
Bright Renewables to build Carbon Capture Plant with CO2 Liquefaction for EnergieWerk Ilg in Dornbirn, Austria The waste gas of EnergieWerk’s wood-fired power plant will be captured and liquefied for a wide range of industrial uses
Honeywell And AM Green Collaborate To Advance Carbon Capture And Sustainable Aviation Fuel In India Collaboration seeks efficient ways to decarbonize aviation and shipping sectors and will help position India as a global leader in alternative fuel production
Repsol will invest more than €800 million in the Tarragona Ecoplant, a pioneering project in Europe to produce renewable methanol The gasification technology, developed by Enerkem, has received funding from the Innovation Fund of the European Union due to its high potential for reducing emissions and the innovative nature of the project
NeoCarbon and Carbonaide partner to enable captured carbon to be stored in concrete This will significantly reduce carbon emissions in the building and construction sector
The power of biobased solvents in paint, electronics, and more Here are the areas where these green chemicals are making a mark
19 February 202517 February 2025 Assessment of social and cultural factors in CCU-technology uptake in urban communities and developing countries The EU-funded research project WaterProof is developing an electrochemistry based CO₂-conversion technology transforming CO₂ from waste incineration and wastewater treatment facilities into formic acid
Harnessing wood for sustainable food packaging An EU-backed project is creating fresh meat packaging using wood-based materials and smart sensors that does not harm the environment
SYMBA EU Project: Transforming bio-based industries through industrial symbiosis Unlike traditional waste management approaches, Industrial symbiosis fosters a closed-loop system that maximizes resource efficiency, reduces waste, and minimizes pollution
Nylon Eaters – Microscopic Helpers Recycle Plastic Waste At the Forschungszentrum Jülich they genetically enhanced the versatile soil bacterium Pseudomonas putida to metabolize a mixture of nylon building blocks and convert it into value-added products like biopolyesters
Appi cancels pyrolysis plant project in Ostende The report cited the availability of cheap virgin plastic from China among the factors which undermined the project's business model and contributed to the decision to abandon plans for the recycling facility
18 February 202518 February 2025 RCI Webinar: The Future of Biomass in Sustainable Chemistry On 18 February, discover key insights on the net-zero chemistry industry, biomass availability, sustainable transport and in our upcoming free webinar
Avantium R&D Solutions to provide adsorption testing units to Climeworks for the capture of carbon dioxide from air This strategic step aims to accelerate the large-scale deployment of DAC technology, a critical component in the fight against climate change
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
Manatee Biomaterials – a Joint Venture by Nordic SeaFarm and Future Lab and Partners A collaboration to create responsible biomaterials and unlock new opportunities in ocean-based solutions
Bioeconomy Initiative: Eight demands for the economy of the future Position paper: It will take decisive action to make Germany's economy more sustainable, more resilient and more fit for the future
17 February 202513 February 2025 From the fibre to the injection molded component Aim of the research project of SKZ Plastics Centre in Würzburg and the PTS Institut für Fasern & Papier in Heidenau, is to ensure that the injection-molded paper product can be easily returned to the paper cycle
Proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on circularity requirements for vehicle design and on management of end-of-life vehicles The establishment of a harmonised calculation and verification methodology for recycled content is crucial to allow compliance with the requirements