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27 March 202525 March 2025

Solar-powered device captures carbon dioxide from air to make sustainable fuel 

Researchers have developed a reactor that pulls carbon dioxide directly from the air and converts it into sustainable fuel, using sunlight as the power source

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26 March 202528 March 2025

Homeostasis raises $1.2M to synthesize American-made graphite from waste CO2

Funds will enable reactor development and key technical hires in 2025

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Driving circular transformation: Agro2Circular presents the infopack

Empowering regions with multilingual tools for a sustainable agri-food future

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Benchmarking selective capture of trace CO2 from C2H2 using an amine-functionalized adsorbent

New PEI@HP20 adsorbent captures trace carbon dioxide from acetylene, enhancing industrial purification standards

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TOMRA to showcase advanced sorting solutions for PPWR compliance at PRSE 2025

TOMRA’s comprehensive suite of solutions – encompassing AI/deep learning, precise flake sorting and sophisticated waste analysis – is set to play a pivotal role in enabling recyclers and brand owners to meet these demands effectively

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TOMRA präsentiert PPWR-konforme Sortierlösungen auf der PRSE 2025

TOMRA bietet eine umfassende Palette von Lösungen, darunter KI-gestützte Technologien, präzise Flakesortierung und anspruchsvolle Abfallanalysen, um Recyclingunternehmen und Markenhersteller bei der effizienten Umsetzung dieser Vorgaben zu unterstützen

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25 March 202518 March 2025

OMV premieres EU funding of EUR 81.6 mn for its industrial ReOil® plant

Using OMV’s proprietary ReOil® chemical recycling technology, this recycled material can be converted into sustainable base chemicals and be used to manufacture a variety of products in the chemical industry, including new plastics

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Self-optimizing catalysts facilitate water-splitting for the green production of hydrogen

Researchers at Mainz University have developed cost-effective and efficient water-splitting catalysts to be used in the eco-friendly production of hydrogen / Catalyst performance surprisingly increases over time

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Accelerating the shift from fossil to circular carbon

During the panel discussions at an online event in the beginnings of March, Alfa Laval deep-dive into critical topics in the industry

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New process to enable the conversion of CO2 into sustainable basic chemicals

Producing base chemicals without consuming fossil raw materials and thus generating CO2 emissions is one of the most important tasks in achieving climate targets

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24 March 202523 March 2025

Electrochemical CO₂ Conversion: Transforming Emissions into Valuable Chemicals

WaterProof-project upcoming webinar will demonstrate the potential and scalability of electrochemistry in CCU

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HYBRIT: Large-scale storage of fossil-free hydrogen gas successfully proven

The pilot storage facility has undergone accelerated mechanical testing equivalent to approximately 50 years of operation, and the safety, functionality and performance of the facility have been successfully demonstrated

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Futerro launches engineering for its future European biorefinery

The company aims to develop a green chemistry and a renewable polymers sector, reducing the carbon footprint of French industry

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Hera Group unveils FIB3R, a pioneering plant that regenerates carbon fibre 

Innovation and performance define the first plant of this kind in Europe to operate on an industrial scale, built in Imola to recycle carbon fibre composites while reducing environmental impact

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Carbyon: the TNO spin-off innovating in CO2 filtration technology

Hans De Neve founded the cleantech start-up Carbyon, which is already building its first machine to capture billions of tonnes of CO2 from the air

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Starting signal for more renewable raw materials in the plastics industry

The aim of the network sounds simple: to bring more renewable raw materials into plastics

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21 March 202520 March 2025

Cellulose Fibres Conference 2025: Celebrating Innovation and Dynamic Development in the Sustainable Fibres Market

The two-day hybrid event attracted around 200 participants from 22 countries, reflecting the growing global interest in sustainable textile solutions

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ELIX Polymers, in partnership with Repsol and AnQore, has produced 100% recycled products

All three companies believe that long-term partnerships across the entire supply chain are necessary to achieve sustainability goals and offer products that are manufactured using more sustainable materials

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Osaka University, Kawasaki Heavy Industries and Mitsui Chemicals Successfully Synthesize Methanol and Para-xylene From CO2

Compared with production methods that use petroleum-based resources as feedstocks, the para-xylene obtained in this project affords a substantial reduction in CO2 emissions

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Unlocking Circular Economy Success: Agro2Circular launches the Best Practice Book

A strategic guide to transforming agri-food waste into sustainable opportunities

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Carbon2Chem® awarded 50 Euro million research grant

Research project for the green transformation enters third phase

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Exploring pathways for a green transition to a bioeconomy

This CEPS publication aims to develop a general framework and practical strategies for fostering innovation, economic development and sustainability in specific locations

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The world’s first commercially available recycled PLA

As the only commercial recycler of PLA, TotalEnergies Corbion offers rPLA in 30% and 100% recycled grades, using its low-energy hydrolysis process at its Rayong, Thailand facility

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20 March 202520 March 2025

“Best CO2 Utilisation 2025”: Celebrating Pioneering Innovation in Carbon Capture and Utilisation Technologies

Six Innovative Technologies Redefining the Future of Carbon Capture and Utilisation at the CO2-based Fuels and Chemicals Conference 2025

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Lummus and Resynergi Announce Commercial Availability of Microwave-Powered Plastic Pyrolysis Technology

Microwave pyrolysis technology now available, converting plastic waste into high-quality, reusable materials

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A*STAR And MojiaBio To Develop Next-gen Sustainable Biomanufacturing Platform In Singapore

By integrating advanced synthetic biology and bioprocessing innovations, the SBTP aims to position Singapore as a global leader in sustainable biomanufacturing, accelerating the transition to a circular bioeconomy

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Técnicas Reunidas will carry out the engineering services to develop one of Europe’s largest green methanol plants

In addition to Reolum, the project brings together the services, knowledge and capabilities of four large companies with strong specialization in decarbonization: Siemens Energy, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., Johnson Matthey and Técnicas Reunidas

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Using batteries to produce hydrogen peroxide from air for industrial applications

A metal-air battery has a metal like zinc as the anode (negative electrode) and ambient air as the cathode (positive electrode)

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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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Plastics continue on course towards a circular economy and climate protection

Joint commitment renewed to a circular economy and climate protection - in the revised paper, the positions on mechanical and chemical recycling have been sharpened

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ReSource Raises $15M to Develop Safer and More Sustainable Plastics

Backed by Khosla Ventures and Fathom Fund, the company’s novel manufacturing technology aims to unlock scalable alternatives to traditional plastics and petrochemicals

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Breaking ground for circular economy: SUSTAINEXT biorefinery construction begins

The future SUSTAINEXT project is turning an existing production plant into a digitalised circular biorefinery to produce healthy ingredients from local medicinal and aromatic plants and agricultural sidestreams

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Enzymes and metal unlock plant feedstock in Solugen’s Bioforge

Solugen’s major innovation is a manufacturing tool named Bioforge that blends metal catalysts with enzymes to produce industrial chemicals from plants. We profile the company from its beginnings

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Research reveals potential alternatives to ‘forever chemicals’ 

Previous research on PFAS replacements has been fragmented because forever chemicals do such a good job at what they’re meant to do

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18 March 202517 March 2025

Dow boosts access to circular feedstocks with strategic investment in Rotterdam-based advanced recycler Xycle

As part of an ongoing commitment to transform waste and advance a circular economy for plastics, Dow has invested in advanced recycling startup Xycle alongside ING, Invest-NL, Polestar Capital and Vopak

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Olivebio joins GO!PHA

OliveBio, the Los Angeles-based (CA, USA) start-up laser-focused on lowering the barriers for PHA adoption across industries, is joining GO!PHA network

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Important technological milestone: production of sustainable aviation fuel becomes more efficient

KIT and Sunfire succeed in Kopernikus project P2X technology upgrade for CO2-neutral production of fuels

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17 March 202525 June 2025

Advanced Recycling Conference 2025 – Call for Abstracts and 20% Early Bird Discount

Closing the loop by setting the stage for recycling innovation at Europe’s largest event on advanced recycling technologies. Call for Abstracts is now open

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INERATEC secures €70 million financing commitment for Europe’s largest e-Fuel-production plant in Frankfurt

The combined backing will finance the construction of Europe`s largest sustainable production plant in Frankfurt and research and development of future

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Green Technologies Continuing to Thrive and Drivers for Sustainable Growth

While elements of Trump's climate policy remain uncertain, there is expected to be a strong political force from Democrats and Republicans alike to continue support for carbon capture

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New book urges design to lead the transition to sustainable materials

Designers and manufacturers must rethink their approach to material selection as plastics have become the default material in consumer product design due to their lightweight, durability, and affordability

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High value, zero waste – ATB researchers conceptualise novel biorefinery

Researchers from Leibniz Institute for Agricultural Engineering and Bioeconomy in Potsdam recently published a concept paper in the scientific Biofuel Research Journal, which combines common bioeconomy models into a comprehensive concept

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14 March 202510 March 2025

The world’s first biomass-balanced polyethersulfone (PESU)

The BASF ISCC zertified PESU is identical to the standard grade in properties, quality, and certification for e.g., food and water contact

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Converting CO2 into fuel – with the help of battery waste

Upcycling as a climate game-changer: A nanocatalyst has been produced at TU Wien based on spent batteries and aluminium foil residues, converting CO2 into valuable methane

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OCOchem prepares to flip the switch on tech for turning captured CO2 into industrial chemicals

OCOchem will start using its electrolyzer cells to turn CO2 into formic acid and other formate compounds to replace petroleum as a feedstock for products such as clean hydrogen fuel, animal feed and fertilizer

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An interview with Dirk Carrez, Executive Director of BIC (Biobased Industries Consortium)

Is there Enough Biomass to Defossilise the Chemicals and Derived Materials Sector by 2050?

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13 March 202511 March 2025

Fashion for Good Launches Fibre Fragmentation Project – Behind the Break

Testing will be conducted across three laboratories to analyse fibre fragmentation in cotton knit, cotton woven, and polyester knit fabrics

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Trinseo Introduces Recycled Polystyrene for Direct Food Contact Applications

Starting February 2025 Trinseo can sell food contact approved rPS compliant with the EU Regulation 2022/1616

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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

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Sinclair simplifies compostable produce stickers as global momentum rises

The launch of the Sinclair T55 label at Fruit Attraction last year is a culminated effort in high-performance compostable labels suitable for high-speed applications in packinghouses