20 October 202514 October 2025 IFIB 2025, International Forum on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioeconomy The presentations covered a wide range of bioeconomy subjects, as did the discussions - rom keynotes to innovations, from long-term strategies to concrete business cases
17 October 202516 October 2025 KIKS launches open beta phase – AI platform for the plastics industry From sustainability and raw material availability to digitalization the platform provides companies with AI-supported, data-driven tools that can be used along the entire value chain
Scientists grow mini human brains to power computers Biocomputing is something the most of us are linking with some science fiction, but indeed, researchers from the swiss FinalSpark lab took to start stem cells derived from human skin cells, which they had to buy from a clinic in Japan
16 October 202514 October 2025 Driving Innovation in Chemical Recycling for Complex Material-Waste: Interview with Addible Offers Insights Ahead of the Advanced Recycling Conference 2025 The solution of breaking down materials at the molecular level, unlocks high-value resources, that are difficult to recover using traditional methods
Bio-Based Fabric with Integrated Sensors Continuously Monitors Asphalt Road Conditions A new monitoring system from Fraunhofer researchers and partners detects damage early on and continuously monitors the condition of the underlying asphalt layer, comprehensively and without causing any damage
Navigating standards for biobased and biodegradable materials New report provides an accessible overview of the key standards, certifications, and testing methods that underpin claims of bio-based content, biodegradability, and compostability
Candiani adopts SURLYN™ PC 2000 REN for a new range of more sustainable premium cream jars In collaboration with DOW G.CANDIANI offers specific solutions-customized caps, jars, and bottles in addition to a wide range of standard cream jars made from SURLYN™
ECOFUNC pioneers eco-friendly, functional and circular building materials for sustainable construction and beyond Funded by the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) under the European Union’s Horizon Europe Framework ECOFUNC will drive market adoption and mainstream new bio-based materials
15 October 20259 October 2025 Healthcare has a plastic problem – biomaterials can help Biomaterials can lower healthcare emissions and simplify waste management
14 October 20258 October 2025 Syensqo pioneers innovative recycling technology for circular sulfone polymers New proprietary processes enable infinite recycling of PSU, PPSU and PESU
Closed Loop Partners’ Composting Consortium, With the Biodegradable Products Institute and US Composting Council, Awards Grants to Composting Facilities & Municipalities Across the U.S. Eight municipal and composter-led projects received funding for organics and compostable packaging recovery from the new, collaborative grant program to expand access, infrastructure and regional capacity. That Are Advancing Recovery of Compostable Packaging
13 October 20259 October 2025 BASF, Porsche, and BEST successfully complete pilot project on chemical recycling The pilot project demonstrates the recyclability of high-performance plastics from automotive shredder residues (ASR) together with renewable raw materials
Brineworks Raises €6.8M to Scale Breakthrough Direct Air Capture for e-Fuels, Aiming for Sub-€100/ton CO₂ Capture Amsterdam-based startup unlocks ultra-low-cost carbon feedstocks using renewables-only electrolyzer
Towards a new future: The role of Power-to-X in ARRRA’s chemical transformation A new TNO VoltaChem white paper explores a bold move forward: developing and implementing Power-to-X technology for a sustainable, CO2-based production of chemicals
A global first launches in Rakkestad The country’s first operational carbon capture plant is also the world’s first waste incineration plant equipped with the capacity for full carbon capture
10 October 20256 October 2025 From Residual Material to Raw Material: Particle Boards Made from 100 Percent Waste Wood An innovative chemical process developed by the Fraunhofer IAP enables 100 percent reuse of wood-based panels – without adding new wood chips or adhesives
Prometheus Just Changed Energy and Fuels Forever The young company had to achieve a number of difficult technical goals, which poised them to enter a time of unprecedented prosperity toward a circular economy
Turning plastic waste into fuel UD researchers and collaborators develop new catalyst to accelerate upcycling of plastics
RESET-CO2: scaling up electrochemical CO2 conversion for renewable production of ethylene TNO has recently started a new project to render ethylene production sustainable, starting from CO2 and using renewable electricity
9 October 20259 October 2025 New startup Biophelion: Using fungi to produce sustainable platform chemicals The latest spin-off from Leibniz-HKI, biotech startup Biophelion, is working on extracting new valuable materials from industrial waste
Michroma and CJ CheilJedang Partner to Scale Commercial Production of Natural Colorants This collaboration will harness CJCJ's world-class manufacturing capabilities in key global locations to scale Michroma's groundbreaking colorant technology
Origen Commissions Multi-Fuel Limestone Kiln With Built-In Direct Air Capture The technology leverages limestone’s natural chemistry: reversing calcination, a high-temperature process that releases CO2 by enabling lime to reabsorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere
Startup turns captured CO2 into everyday cleaning ingredients Vireya™ offers a new path: instead of relying on palm kernel oil or fossil feedstocks, it uses upcycled CO2 captured directly from a manufacturer’s own emissions as a raw material
8 October 20257 October 2025 Borealis’ new compounding line in Belgium offers premium recyclate-based polyolefins This milestone marks a significant step forward in helping customers meet their circularity and sustainability targets - without sacrificing performance and reliability
Monthly news from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), September 2025 September Highlights: Publication of LCIA Report, RCI appointed as Member of the Ecodesign Forum, RMC 2025, RCI Roundtables, and New Members & Partners
UH Researchers Unveil Breakthrough in Carbon Capture Sometimes less really is more — at least that is the case when it comes to improving carbon capture systems, according to a team of researchers at the University of Houston
Poland to Launch First Direct Air Capture Facility in Kielce The project, a collaboration between the Kielce municipal government and Warsaw-based technology firm Oraquel S.A., is framed as both an environmental initiative and a public education effort
7 October 20257 October 2025 Breaking the Bubbles of the Different Renewable Carbon Sectors to Enhance the Transformation of the European Chemical Industry The Renewable Materials Conference opened up new avenues for the chemical industry in Europe. The three winners of the Innovation Award demonstrate the industry's potential for innovation: These include plasma technology for utilising waste and CO₂, white lignin for cosmetics and a bio-based solution for replacing PFAS and plastic in paper packaging
Processes in Flow: AI’s Role in Resource-Efficient Production Chemical processes such as depolymerization or enzymatic recycling can be optimised by AI – with the goal of converting waste back into high-value feedstocks
Global Infrastructure Partners Enters Agreement to Acquire Co-Control Stake of 49.99% in Eni CCUS Holding The Eni CCUS platform is expected to expand further, unlocking new business opportunities and reinforcing its contribution to decarbonization efforts
Saipem Announces Carbon Capture Backlog Of Over $2.3B The company is targeting 30% of its overall backlog to be linked to low-carbon initiatives in the coming years, reflecting rising demand for emissions-reduction technologies across the energy sector
6 October 202530 September 2025 ION Clean Energy Announces ICE Blocks™, Modular Carbon Capture for Smaller Emission Sources Fully modular carbon capture units that include the carbon capture island, flue gas ducting, CO2 compression and dehydration, and solvent and maintenance tanks
Enabling conditions key for chemical industry to deliver 2040 Climate Target Discussions on the proposed 2040 climate target must be coupled with tangible actions by EU Institutions and Member States
Avantium, LVMH and Tereos form strategic alliance to scale releaf® production across Europe This alliance unites Avantium as the inventor of releaf® with trailblazers Tereos and LVMH to scale bio-based plastics from plant-based resources
Biological upcycling of polystyrene into ready-to-use plastic monomers and plastics using metabolically engineered Pseudomonas putida This study presents a strategy to upcycle PS waste into valuable chemical products, using metabolically engineered Pseudomonas putida KT2440
Turning CO₂ Waste into a Resource: The ICO2NIC Project The European Union (EU) awarded €14 million to a new EU-funded project, ICO2NIC (Innovative electrochemical CO2 Conversion to Versatile Feedstock), which aims to transform industrial CO2 waste into valuable materials through innovative climate technologies. Launched in January 2025, the project represents a key step in the EU’s goals for a more sustainable industrial future
2 October 202526 September 2025 Groundbreaking ceremony for the Chemical Invention Factory The Chemical Invention Factory – John Warner Center for Start-ups in Green Chemistry will create Europe's largest laboratory infrastructure for transfer and pre-start-up teams in green chemistry
Towards more efficient plastics recycling A new catalyst for plastics recycling promotes hydrogenolysis: a chemical process that uses hydrogen and a catalyst to cut long polymer chains into shorter hydrocarbon
Turning Waste CO₂ into High-Performance Foam for Sustainable Fashion Borealis, Infinium and Fullstride Ventures introduce a new sustainable material for the apparel industry: a high-performance foam made using captured carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions
INDRESMAT: From ISC3 Start-up of the Month to a Pioneer in Bio-Based Insulation Materials and Construction Solutions With its self-developed sRIM-PUR technology, the company creates energy-efficient products that use renewable resources, avoid harmful additives, and promote circularity
CBE JU call closes with 248 project proposals submitted Evaluation of the project proposals will take place in October-November 2025, and applicants will receive the call results in the second half of January 2026
1 October 202525 September 2025 Fiberdom and Kiefel form partnership to accelerate fiber-based packaging innovation with advanced dry forming technology As packaging regulations become increasingly stringent, the new strategic partnership aims to accelerate the shift toward sustainable alternatives by expanding the scope of fiber-based solutions available to manufacturers and converters. The collaboration will unlock scalable, cost-effective applications that deliver high performance and functionality while ensuring full compliance with evolving environmental standards
Braskem’s sustainable advancements take center stage at K 2025 Resilient transformation, global reach, and pioneering carbon thinking headline Braskem's presence at the world's leading plastics and rubber fair
BASF at SIMAC 2025: Recycling meets Performance – PU solutions for the Future of Footwear The concept of meltable PU is an essential step forward towards a circular future of footwear: Bottom units, upper parts or even complete shoes made of meltable PU or combinations
30 September 202530 September 2025 The 3-CO Final Event: Empowering Bio-Based Choices Through Smart Certification 21 October 2025 from 9:00 to 13:00 CEST, Online
National Winner: ENSO – Built to Return ENSO tackles material complexity and obsolescence by rethinking luggage as a circular system - modular, repairable and responsable
MIT students developing 3D printer that turns food waste into household objects The machine, that is called FOODres.AI, uses computer vision to analyse each ingredient and guide users until the mixture reaches the right consistency for printing
Arkema and Catalyxx accelerate the transition to lower-carbon footprint acrylic monomers and acrylic resins This collaboration aims to develop a new value chain for low-carbon, bio-based acrylic resins by leveraging breakthrough proprietary technology
Bringing Bio-Based into Green Public Procurement: Lessons from Catalonia and Zeeland Bio-based solutions, made from renewable resources, offer practical alternatives that directly help reduce emissions, close material loops, and replace virgin raw materials with circular ones
29 September 202523 September 2025 Fashion for Good Unveils “The Next Stride”, A New Footwear Project To Replace Fossil Fuel Material With Bio-based Sole Innovation In partnership with adidas, Target and Zalando, alongside leading material innovators, the initiative will test and validate bio-based polymers as high-performance alternatives to fossil fuel–derived materials