The Updated Poster on Biodegradable Polymers in Various Environments has been Released
As part of the PerPlacsBio project, nova-Institute has updated its popular poster on the biodegradability of polymers in different environments. The updated version reflects current standards, certifications and the latest scientific findings. The poster can be used to assess biodegradable alternatives for use in agriculture and forestry, and it is now available in German for the first time
Food packaging trends 2026: Sustainability, digital innovation & consumer-centric solutions
As packaging manufacturers like Mondi and Coveris continue to innovate, they are setting the stage for a packaging revolution that addresses the challenges of food waste, environmental impact, and consumer expectations
India’s first green methanol plant to turn Kutch’s most invasive weed into marine fuel
Prosopis juliflora, which has for decades threatened biodiversity in Kutch’s Banni grasslands, will be turned into methanol; the global shipping industry is being obliged to adopt green fuels under International Maritime Organization rules
Bio-based anticorrosive coatings from pig manure
German paint manufacturer Oellers and Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences are developing a process to extract phytic acid from pig manure and use it as a bio-based functional component in anticorrosive coatings – matching conventional product performance
Adsorbi launches bio-based air filter media offering fewer filter replacements and lower carbon footprint than activated carbon
The Swedish biomaterials company enters the molecular air filtration market with a high-capacity cellulose-based filter media for recirculating airflow, designed to remove gaseous pollutants while extending filter lifetime, reducing replacement frequency, and minimising system downtime compared to activated carbon
Aircapture and Almanac Beer Co. Launch World’s First Commercial Beer Carbonated with CO₂ Captured from the Atmosphere with Direct Air Capture
Flow – Clean Air Edition uses 99.999% pure atmospheric CO₂ captured onsite by Aircapture's Direct Air Capture system, which enables breweries to generate their own CO₂ and reduce reliance on unpredictable, fossil-fuel-based supply chains
Successful 2025 Results: ERDE Initiative Recycles Over 37,000 Tonnes of Agricultural Plastics
Recycling these materials resulted in savings of approximately 37,042 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents, which corresponds to around 350 million kilometres driven by passenger cars, the annual mileage of approximately 28,400 vehicles, or the carbon sequestration capacity of around 2.7 million trees
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