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
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