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4 May 202629 April 2026

Sustainability meets product protection: Why conventional blister packaging is no longer enough for nutraceuticals

The innovative pp-based NutriGuard® blister solution by SÜDPACK Medica already meets the PPWR requirements for recyclability


Monthly News from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), April 2026

April Highlights: Participation in Survey, free RCI Webinar, New Roundtable in June, Involvement in core groups of CCA WGs, WG Sustainability and Policy Work, New RCI Member Fraunhofer IAP (DE)


RAB Lighting chooses PLEXIGLAS® proTerra molding compound for resource-efficient luminaire design

This type of Röhm’s brand polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) contains a proportion of attributed bio-circular raw materials, thereby lowering its CO₂e footprint


30 April 202624 April 2026

New Sustainable Polymer Class Discovered

Researchers at the University of Bayreuth haver discovered a new polymer class which are characterised by biodegradable and recyclable properties and can also be processed in a more sustainable way


Planetary secures $28M to expand sustainable protein fermentation

The company converts agricultural byproducts into high-value proteins, fibers, and enzymes to promote a circular bioeconomy


29 April 202624 April 2026

TSR Group and BASF cooperate on the recycling of electric vehicle batteries in Europe

In addition, the two companies are evaluating further joint activities to strengthen the circular economy in electromobility


Microsoft Pauses Carbon Removal Purchases: Reports

This could have significant implications on the carbon removal market, which has been driven largely by purchase activity by Microsoft in recent years


28 April 202622 April 2026

Laying the foundation for climate-friendly heat production: Stadtwerke Dessau and Novocarbo sign long-term heat offtake agreement 

Stadtwerke Dessau and Novocarbo are jointly advancing the decarbonization of municipal heat supply: the long-term heat offtake agreement paves the way for a new site in Dessau-Roßlau that will deliver renewable heat to the district heating network while producing biochar for climate protection


NatureWorks Advocates Tariffs to Rebuild PLA Sector

NatureWorks urges the US government to impose tariffs on imported PLA resin and products, citing unfair trade practices by China, India, and Thailand that harm domestic manufacturing and suppress investment


WPU (Vitol) plans to build a chemical recycling plant for plastics in Rotterdam

WPU (Waste plastic Upcycling) has developed a batch pyrolysis technology with which it will convert end-of-life plastic into pyrolysis oil


Trump Administration Preserves Federal Funding For US DAC And Hydrogen Hubs

The wave of DOE awards cancellations in the fall of 2025 left the fate of this funding uncertain, raising concerns that it too might be slashed


27 April 202622 April 2026

Turning CO2 from urban waste into useful consumer products

EU-funded researchers are turning carbon emissions from urban waste into everyday household products – from cleaning liquids to leather


UIC researchers develop bioplastic as alternative to traditional bags

Made from natural plant materials like cellulose and lignin, the bioplastic aims to match the strength and performance of existing plastic bags


24 April 202620 April 2026

First CBAM certificate price is now available

The European Commission has published the first price of CBAM certificates for 2026 Q1 on its new dedicated page on the CBAM website, marking an important milestone in the implementation of CBAM


Testori Textiles Creates Plant-Based Fiber Textile System for Aviation Industry

By replacing fossil-based materials without compromising aviation standards, Testori shows that sustainability and performance can work together to create modern aircraft interiors


23 April 202617 April 2026

Researchers turn recovered car battery acid and plastic waste into clean hydrogen 

Solar‑powered acid photoreforming, could help address the global mountain of plastic waste as it could be a cheaper, more sustainable alternative to current chemical-based recycling methods


An oil shock is underway – will industries go bio-based?

Bio-based feedstocks can ease supply pressures in plastics, fertiliser, and clothing fibre


22 April 202628 April 2026

nova experts (re)introduced: Verena Roberts

Project Manager Renewable Carbon Initiative - Coordination, Dissemination, and Communication


Engineered enzyme breakthrough offers sustainable solution for polyurethane plastic recycling

International experts team were successful in engineering of the esterase Aes72 which demonstrates enhanced capability in breaking down polyether-based PU waste


21 April 202628 April 2026

nova experts (re)introduced: Dipl. Ing. Christopher vom Berg

Head of the Renewable Feedstock Department and Executive Manager of the Renewable Carbon Initiative


CO₂ Infrastructure as a Key Enabler for Carbon Capture Utilisation (CCU) and Decarbonisation – The Example of Chemiepark Knapsack in Hürth (Germany)

Interview with Sebastian Trunk, Project Manager Site Development, YNCORIS


Commission approves €6 billion Italian State aid scheme for renewable hydrogen

The aid will bring about positive effects, in particular on the environment, as it will contribute to the decarbonisation of sectors with high emissions


20 April 202628 April 2026

nova experts (re)introduced: Michael Carus

Founder and CEO of nova-Institute and Executive Manager of the Renewable Carbon Initiative


Your Input Matters: Participate in the RCI Survey on Renewable Carbon Terminology

The transition away from virgin fossil carbon toward renewable carbon sources is gaining momentum worldwide - but discussions, definitions, and communication around this transition remain fragmented


We’ve extended our circular partnership with Rosebank Distillery

Celtic Renewables has renewed its partnership with ultra-premium whisky distillery, Rosebank, part of Ian Macleod Distillers, for another three years to produce bio-based green chemicals


Orta and Archroma launch denim collection dyed with wool waste

Premium denim mill ORTA debuts a FiberColors® collection at Kingpins Amsterdam, using Archroma’s dyes made from pre-consumer wool waste


17 April 202613 April 2026

Breakthrough offers endless recycling for acrylic plastics without the environmental cost

A new method for chemically recycling acrylic uses less energy and non-toxic solvents without reducing quality, so plastics can be recycled again and again


Biodegradable barrier coating developed for paper packaging

In a research project, scientists investigated how speciality paper could be equipped with a water vapour barrier without compromising its already excellent oxygen barrier properties


Novonesis & DTU to Convert Carbon Into Protein As Part of Bill Gates-Backed Project

Microbial proteins using CO2-derived acetate (or vinegar) as feedstock instead of sugar


16 April 202610 April 2026

Neutralizing CO2 at a Grand Scale

The greenhouse gas CO2 can be removed from the atmosphere by using alkaline industrial wastewater - at a scale of millions of tons per year


The EU Biotech Act II: A vital Act for biomanufacturing in Europe

Joint position paper highlights the need for a dedicated and globally ambitious legislation to deliver biomanufacturing scale‑up and market deployment in Europe


Using AI to Create Better Recycled Plastics: “SmartReUSE” Boosts the Environment and the Circular Economy

Processing plastics from waste in such a way that they can be reliably used in new products while maintaining high quality


Circ Partners with China’s Xinxiang Bailu to Expand Viscose Reach in Asia’s Textile Hub

American textile recycling company Circ has forged a strategic partnership with China’s Xinxiang Bailu Chemical Fiber to produce recycled-content viscose filament, enhancing its expanding footprint in Asia


15 April 20269 April 2026

Scaling CO₂-Based Methanol and Synthetic Fuels: From Pilot to Industrial Reality

Methanol as a Scalable Entry Point


Sustainable raw material supply

New technology FlashPhos produces phosphorus from wastewater


From innovation to impact: key takeaways from the CBE JU Stakeholder Forum 2026

Europe’s  biomass availability and strong industrial base offer a chance to reduce fossil dependency and advance the circular economy


14 April 20269 April 2026

Commission publishes guidance to support the implementation of new packaging rules for a more sustainable and competitive EU packaging industry

Thanks to common rules, the full application of this regulation will contribute to a more sustainable and competitive packaging industry across the EU, as well as to strengthening the internal market for packaging


Supported by significant progress in the financing of its industrial project in France, Carbios confirms its objective to build the Longlaville plant

Carbios has a solid cash position, with around €60 million at the end of December 2025, allowing the Company to meet its operating expenses beyond the next 12 months


Winter 2026 BioBuzz

The USDA Biopreferred Program continues to be an important part of industrial capacity and creating new and expanded markets for American farmers and rural producers


13 April 20268 April 2026

Röhm invests in chemical recycling

Due to its chemical structure, polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) is particularly suitable for efficient, high-quality recycling processes, achieving more than 90% yield in depolymerization processes


Die Circular Valley Convention 2026 bringt die Kreislaufwirtschaft in Bewegung

Die Circular Valley Convention hat gezeigt, wie Circular Economy zur Industrie- und Standortstrategie wird – mit konkreten Lösungen für Resilienz, Rohstoffsicherung und Wettbewerbsfähigkeit


The Circular Valley Convention 2026 sets the circular economy in motion

The Circular Valley Convention demonstrated how circular economy is becoming an industrial and location strategy – with concrete solutions for resilience, resource security, and competitiveness


10 April 20262 April 2026

ClimeFi structures the first publicly announced transaction for CRCF carbon removal units

The initiative will see Adyen and Nasdaq receive CRCF-aligned carbon removal units from Beccs Stockholm


9 April 20268 April 2026

Electrochemistry Turning CO₂ into Valuable Products 

Converting captured carbon dioxide into syngas, ethylene and other chemicals


Bio-based films and coatings made from chitin-containing waste materials

Biorefinery for chitin processing and high-quality chitosan production


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


Formula 1® to become a member of the Circular Bioeconomy Alliance

By becoming a member of the CBA, Formula 1 demonstrates its increasing focus on nature in sustainable event delivery and amplify pioneering innovation solutions


Direct Storage of Biomass Coalition Launches to Advance Carbon Removal Pathway

New vertical under the Carbon Business Council brings together experts in carbon storage technology, waste biomass management, and carbon removal policy


AGR Biogás and TURN2X to recycle biogenic CO₂ as e-methane

AGR Biogás generates biogenic carbon dioxide by processing organic waste streams and the company will now channel it to adjacent TURN2X facilities


8 April 20267 April 2026

New at nova: Due Diligence Support for Start-ups

From sustainability promise to investor-ready credibility – we prepare start-ups for due diligence

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