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5 April 20242 April 2024

C1 proves continuous green methanol production process in record time,confirming predictions from quantum chemistry

Berlin-based start-up sets a new standard in green methanol production while tripling innovation speed with the predictive power of quantum chemistry

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Bpacks Launches World’s First Bark-Based Packaging Technology to Replace Seamlessly Plastic Materials 

The firm’s new technology is fully compatible with existing production streams and targets the $384 billion global plastic packaging market

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Vyld expands into algae-based diapers

Seaweed-based tampons came first - the company is now working on an ambitious project called Windelwald, or diaper forest

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Kumho Petrochemical Signs MOU With SK Geo Centric, Tongsuh Petrochemical For ‘Establishment Of Sustainable Bio Raw Material Supply Chain’

Formation of Long-term Mutual Cooperation for Sustainable Growth in the Petrochemical Industry among the Three Companies

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4 April 20244 April 2024

Technip Energies and LanzaTech Selected by the US Department of Energy to Receive $200M

Investment for Breakthrough, Replicable Decarbonized Ethylene Commercial Facility

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Research lights up process for turning CO2 into sustainable fuel 

Researchers have successfully transformed CO2 into methanol by shining sunlight on single atoms of copper deposited on a light-activated material, a discovery that paves the way for creating new green fuels

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Better Earth Introduces Renewable Plant Fiber Trays for Catering Events

These innovative trays represent a significant step forward in sustainable catering solutions, setting a new standard for excellence in the industry

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3 April 202427 March 2024

CO2-negative construction thanks to new composite material

A new composite material is finding its way into the construction industry. Made from natural stone, carbon fibers and biochar, it is an alternative to reinforced concrete. It is characterized by a particularly good CO2 balance

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Avantium: Well Capitalised and Continued Good Progress in the Execution of its Strategy

Avantium N.V., a leading company in renewable and circular polymer materials, today reports its unaudited 2023 full year results

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Intek Plastics acquires a large Wisconsin plastics extruder

The acquired facility and equipment greatly expand production capacity

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China: TotalEnergies and SINOPEC join forces to produce sustainable jet fuel at a SINOPEC’s refinery

The jointly owned unit by SINOPEC and TotalEnergies will have the capacity to produce 230,000 tons of SAF per year, and will process local waste or residues from the circular economy

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AFYREN NEOXY receives €3.4 million milestone payment as part of the AFTER-BIOCHEM project

The payment, recognised in the 2023 accounts of AFYREN NEOXY, is the third instalment of a €20 million grant

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2 April 202425 March 2024

Luminy® PLA water bottle with embossed label facilitates recycled PLA production

Sansu and TotalEnergies Corbion to produce a 100% PLA bottle with an embossed label, which significantly expedites the processing of PCR PLA bottles – avoiding labels and caps removal processes

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Celanese Achieves ISCC CFC Certification for Low Carbon CCU Methanol

Newly Certified Methanol Demonstrates a Greater than 70% Reduction in Carbon Footprint

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28 March 20244 October 2024

Monthly news from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), March 2024

About the 4th Co-Implementation meeting on Transition Pathway and a meetign with DG Grow, DG Clima and DG Envi, the new membership of RCI, an upcoming webinar, discounts for the Renewable Materials Conference and nova commercial reports, and the newest RCI members

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Commission takes action to boost biotechnology and biomanufacturing in the EU

The EU biotechnology and biomanufacturing sector is facing several challenges: research and technology transfer to the market, regulatory complexity, access to finance, skills, value chain obstacles, intellectual property, public acceptance and economic security

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MOL, Idemitsu, HIF Team up to Develop e-fuel/e-methanol Supply Chain, Including Marine Transport of CO2

Through this initiative, MOL, Idemitsu, and HIF intend to lead the decarbonization of the energy and transportation industries, and collaborate to develop potential business opportunities

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Biogas: more sustainable thanks to microalgae?

A project involving the Cremona Campus of Politecnico di Milano, A2A and Polo delle Microalghe

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LG Chem Unveils CO2-Based Plastic at the World’s Largest Beauty Expo

LG Chem is set to unveil cosmetic containers made from ‘Poly Ethylene Carbonate (PEC),’ a next-generation eco-friendly material produced from carbon dioxide, in collaboration with its eco-friendly partner, COSMAX

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Romania provides untapped opportunities for Europe’s bio-based sector and green growth

BIC’s updated Country Report on Romania builds on the first edition released in 2018. It maps out the potential for bio-based growth in the country, highlighting untapped and under-exploited bio-based resources

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27 March 202422 March 2024

Shell Chemicals and Braskem bring certified bio-attributed and bio-circular propylene to the U.S. market

Polypropylene manufactured from bio-attributed and bio-circular propylene will support growing consumer demand for more sustainable plastics

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Project STOP marks further major milestones in 2023 and makes significant progress in the Project STOP Banyuwangi Hijau expansion program

As a co-founder of Project STOP, Borealis commits the full funding of the next phase of Project STOP Banyuwangi Hijau

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26 March 202421 March 2024

Circular Economy Report shows: there are progressions in Recycling, but also hurdles

Especially too much plasticwaste goes to incineration - with an upward trend

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Paper coating biomaterials derived from anaerobic granular sludge may be cost-effective

A promising new technique may offer a cost-effective, sustainable approach for transforming wastewater into industrially valuable products and help to reduce carbon emissions

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25 March 202419 March 2024

Strengthening the EU’s bioeconomy strategy with four policy recommendations

From policy briefs to social media campaigns, PROMICON points the way to a sustainable bio-based economy

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Can Biocement Help the Air Force Build New Runways in the Pacific?

Innovative biomanufacturing process, where naturally-occurring bacteria convert road salt and an organic compound called urea into biocement

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22 March 202418 March 2024

Mycelium can help us avoid packaging waste

Research project "Integrated material, process and product development methodology for product life-cycle optimized mycelium-based packaging products as part of circular economy" (MycelCycle) launches - 1.3 Million Euro Funding from VolkswagenStiftung

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NGOs raise concerns: Bioeconomy leads to further ecosystem exploitation

New statement from almost 70 Organisations raises serious concerns over the growing reliance on biomass and biofuels as a response to the climate crisis

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Direct air capture company CarbonCapture Inc. closes $80 million Series A financing

Funds will be used to further technology development and to field early installations of CarbonCapture's modular DAC systems

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21 March 202415 March 2024

USDA Releases Latest Economic Impact Report on Bioeconomy

The report’s findings span seven major sectors representing the bioeconomy and each report seeks to address seven important aspects of the bioeconomy’s contributions

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CARBIOS Active, the enzymatic solution for 100% compostable PLA, added to FDA Inventory of Food Contact Substances

PLA packaging integrating CARBIOS Active is 100% compostable even at ambient temperatures, supporting Food & Beverage brands in achieving their sustainability commitments

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Avantium: Finanzierung des neuen FDCA-Werkes gesichert

80 Prozent des Erlöses aus der Kapitalerhöhung werden für die Fertigstellung und Inbetriebnahme der FDCA-Anlage und der dort genutzten YXY-Technologie an Dritte verwendet, verbleibende Mittel fließen u.a. in die Gewinnung von Glycolsäure und anderer Rohstoffe aus CO2

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20 March 202414 March 2024

AFYREN is ramping up its efforts to create a new path for organic waste recovery

Together with SUEZ, the both companies are working together on a new way of creating value from organic waste

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SK chemicals, Hyosung Advanced Materials, and Hankook Tire Commercialize South Korea’s First Chemically Recycled PET Tire

To reduce carbon emissions, the South Korean industrial sector has developed and commercialized the country's first tire using chemically recycled PET

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19 March 202419 March 2024

BioReCer’s Policy Brief Advocates for Valorisation and Use of Organic Residues to Drive European Bioeconomy

BioReCer's recommendations urge policymakers to prioritise the utilisation of sustainable organic residues to reduce reliance on fossil feedstocks and mitigate associated greenhouse gas emissions

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CARBIOS and Landbell Group join forces to increase circularity of PET waste at first biorecycling plant

This collaboration demonstrates Landbell Group’s commitment towards building closed-loop solutions for plastic waste through innovative recycling technologies

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The Bioeconomy 500 for 2024 Includes Advanced Biofuels USA Executive Director and Board Members

The Bioeconomy 500 honors scientists, engineers, policy makers, financiers, project developers, feedstock pioneers, offtakers, advocates and supply-chain and distribution partners

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Michelin joins Antin and Enviro to announce the construction of first end of life tire-recycling plant

The project will be based on Enviro’s unique pyrolysis technology with the ability to extract raw materials from multi-component products

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EU Parliament approves proposal to reduce textile and food waste

The European Parliament on Wednesday (13 March) backed targets for the prevention and reduction of food and textile waste across the bloc. However, environmental NGOs have criticised the proposal’s lack of ambition

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18 March 202413 March 2024

Mura Technology Signs Offtake Agreement with Neste

Neste will convert ISCC PLUS accredited products from Mura’s first commercial-scale site in Teesside, Northeast England, into feedstock for the production of new plastics

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The biotechnology revolution in textile dyeing

Biotechnology holds the potential to revolutionize textile dyeing by utilizing biopigments, biodegradable dyes, and fermentative dyeing methods as alternatives to synthetic options

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15 March 202411 March 2024

UBQ Materials and Plastribution Seal Distribution Partnership to Accelerate Sustainable Materials Transformation

New Agreement Will Establish UBQ’s Presence in UK and Ireland, Enabling Companies to Measurably Improve Products’ Sustainability Through UBQ’s Materials Portfolio

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Revamped plastics recycling chain

The circular economy: Fraunhofer Waste4Future flagship project

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14 March 202413 March 2024

From carbon-negative diamonds to CO₂-based fuels for transport – Smart innovations replace fossil-based products

The CO2-based Fuels and Chemicals Conference 2024 announces six nominees for the innovation award “Best CO2-Utilisation 2024”

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Adhesives from feathers

Feathers replace petroleum

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13 March 20248 March 2024

Packaging: Council and Parliament strike a deal to make packaging more sustainable and reduce packaging waste in the EU

The proposal establishes requirements to ensure that packaging is safe and sustainable, by requiring that all packaging is recyclable and that the presence of substances of concern is minimised

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On its journey to make clothing that leaves no trace, The North Face taps the BOTTLE Consortium to scale biodegradable polyester alternative

BOTTLE researchers to determine whether novel PHA fibers are fit for outdoor apparel that is easy to recycle and limits long-term microplastic pollution

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12 March 20247 March 2024

Commission welcomes political agreement on EU-wide certification scheme for carbon removals

A new framework will help the EU to reach climate neutrality by certifying carbon removals and carbon farming to ensure that they are transparent and trusted, preventing greenwashing and creating new business opportunities

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11 March 20246 March 2024

Current market study forecasts annual growth of 17% for bio-based polymers between 2023 and 2028. Demand from Asia and the USA in particular is driving growth, Europe is lagging behind

New report released on the global bio‑based polymer market 2023 – a deep and comprehensive insight into a dynamically growing market

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DOE To Invest $30 Million in Carbon Conversion and Highly Efficient CO2 Capture Technologies

Funding Will Support the Nation’s Commitment To Using Carbon Emissions as a Feedstock for Value-Added Products and Developing Lower-Cost, Highly Efficient Technologies for Point Source CO2 Capture