25 February 202524 February 2025 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
Arkema and OOYOO LTD. partner to develop gas separation membranes for carbon capture Arkema will leverage its expertise and its leading innovation in high performance polymers, while OOYOO will develop membrane design – with a specific focus on CO2 separation membranes used for their ability to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
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
14 February 202514 February 2025 Bio? Synthetic? Well, which is it? We admit, the term “biosynthetic” is somehow contradictory. Let’s dispel some myths about biosynthetics!
10 Years of PaperWise, Hurray! E-Brochure for Download - Milestones and Prizes - Marketleader for Paperproducts made from Agricultural Waste
SLB Capturi powers up its first modular carbon capture plant Plant will capture up to 100,000 metric tons of CO2 annually for Netherlands-based sustainable energy supplier Twence
13 February 202512 February 2025 EU Enforces Ambitious Packaging and Recycling Rules as New Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation Takes Effect Today Everything you need to know about the binding targets for reusable packaging, recycled content, and bio-based materials set to reshape the packaging industry by 2028
Sulzer launches PyroConTM to enhance plastic and biomass waste reduction Sulzer is proud to add PyroCon, its new rapid condensing technology for biomass and plastic pyrolysis, to its portfolio of chemical technology solutions
TOUS les JOURS begins US introduction of plant-based straws produced with PHACT™ PHA, a low carbon, biopolymer from CJ Biomaterials In 2024, CJ BMS successfully launched PHACT™ CB0400A, a PHA compound made from CJ BMS’ unique grades of amorphous and semi-crystalline PHA biopolymers
New additives increase the market potential of biopolymers The aim of the research project was to optimize the processing possibilities and thus significantly improve the usability of PHA for industrial applications
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
For the cultivation of greenhouse fruit and vegetables: plant clips made of certified industrial compostable biopolymer For the sustainable cultivation of greenhouse fruit and vegetables, BASF has developed a certified industrial compostable biopolymer that can be used to manufacture black and white plant clips
Innovative plant to turn wood into biochemicals – UPM Biochemicals selects Bilfinger as maintenance partner for sustainable biorefinery First of its kind plant lays groundwork for production of consumer goods with reduced CO2 footprint
11 February 20256 February 2025 Commission approves €500 million French State aid scheme to support chemical recycling of plastic waste In particular, the scheme is open to all companies operating in all sectors and the aid is limited to the minimum necessary to undertake the projects
Chemical looping turns environmental waste into fuel Study finds low-carbon system boosts chemical efficiency
10 February 20255 February 2025 Plant-based substitute for fossil fuels developed for plastic foams A Washington State University-led research team used an environmentally-friendly preparation of lignin as a substitute for 20% of the fossil fuel-based chemicals in polyurethane foam
World-first full-scale onboard carbon capture The world’s first ship with a full-scale carbon capture facility is ready for pilot testing. The hope is that this technology becomes a milestone for the world’s trading fleet on route to zero emissions
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
DePoly and PTI collaborate to create closed loop recycled PET bottle DePoly’s technology has broken down PET and polyester back to its raw monomers to become blown into recycled PET bottles using PTI’s 40 years of expertise and technology
6 February 20254 February 2025 Consumer Concerns: Certification and Eco-Labels 3-CO Factsheet addresses key concerns related to eco-labels and product certifications that can impact consumer behaviour and foster a change towards bio-based products
Avantium Finds Important Solution for Polycotton Textile Waste Recycling The first effective method for recycling both polyester and cotton components with high efficiency
Capital & Business Alliance with Blue Ocean Closures AB, the Swedish Manufacture of Fiber-based Products Blue Ocean Closures, with a production base in Sweden, manufactures and supplies fiber-based products using proprietary technology that employs heat and pressure for molding
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