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11 June 20219 September 2021

Coca Cola signs on as global implementation partner for The Ocean Cleanup river project

The partnership will implement cleanup systems, including the Dutch nonprofit’s solar-powered Interceptor, in 15 rivers by the end of 2022


Avantium and Roelofs construct the world’s first test road with lignin produced in the Netherlands

The 250-metre-long lignin-based test road will be constructed in the north of the Netherlands, on the N987 between Siddeburen and Wagenborgen


10 June 20219 September 2021

Minimise investment risks in renewable chemistry

The nova-institute in Germany offers tailor-made and single client studies to reduce the risk of wrong decisions. And it helps to find the best solutions for the use of renewable carbon sources.


Polypropylene recycling from carpet waste

New solvent developed by the Fraunhofer IBP and its partners was a result as part of the ISOPREP EU project


9 June 20219 September 2021

Covestro: Recycling of polycarbonate composites

Cooperation with recycling specialist carboNXT®


Avantium awarded €1.78 million in total from EU grants for the development of electrochemical processes and CO2-based polymers

Company is currently working on scaling up the Volta Technology in pre-pilot units that will be demonstrated at industrial sites in 2021


8 June 20219 September 2021

European plastics manufacturers plan €7.2 billion investment in chemical recycling

PlasticsEurope member companies are planning to increase their investment in chemical recycling to produce 4.6t of recycled plastics until end of 2030


If there is no biodegradability, there is also no gravity

New SAPEA report includes a number of unfounded general assumptions that need to be rectified, especially with regards to the general understanding of biodegradability


Milestone quarter on the path to deliver biochemicals at scale

Circa Group is now fully financed to construct the ReSolute™ plant in France, the 1,000 tonnes Levoglucosenone (LGO) and Cyrene™ production facility


7 June 20219 September 2021

For which plastic products is biodegradation a viable end-of-life option?

The final report including comprehensive fact sheets of 25 applications is now available online in German and English.


Two champions of post-consumer textile recycling joining forces

Together, Lenzing and Södra take a giant leap further towards closing the loop from fiber to fiber in fashion


Woodly Ltd. has raised EUR 3 million in growth funding

An exceptional approach to solving the plastic problem convinced both investors and customers


4 June 202116 June 2021

Circular economy: Commission provides guidance for harmonised application of Single-Use Plastic rules and advances on monitoring of fishing gear

New rules aim to reduce marine litter from single-use plastic products and fishing gear and promote the transition to a circular economy


2 June 202116 June 2021

INEOS and LACTEL partner to produce the world’s first HDPE Milk Bottles from advanced recycling

LACTEL is the first dairy brand to explore a solution for UHT milk bottles produced with circular polyethylene, derived from post-consumer recycled material


1 June 20219 September 2021

Berry Global Announces Agreement With Borealis for the Supply of Circular Polyolefins

This announcement allows Berry to further support customers with unmatched access to circular polyolefins


31 May 202116 June 2021

Monitoring the bioeconomy: an introduction to the Biomonitor project

In celebration of the EU Green Week, the BioMonitor project will be hosting a webinar on 10 June about the latest results it has by far as they build a toolbox that will let stakeholders understand the European bieconomy’s influence in society and the planet


Half-Life of Biodegradable Plastics in the Marine Environment Depends on Material, Habitat, and Climate Zone

Researchers from Germany and Indonesia investigated the behavior of biodegradable plastics in different coastal scenarios in two different climate zones


27 May 20219 September 2021

Plasticizers for the PVC industry are now also available based on renewable and chemically recycled feedstock

Contribution to recycling of plastic waste and to increased use of renewable raw materials


26 May 202116 June 2021

Sulzer partners with Swiss AVA Biochem to expand its technology portfolio for renewable, bio-based and recyclable materials production

Renewable and non-toxic alternatives to fossil-based materials serve to produce chemicals used in a broad range of applications


21 May 202116 June 2021

Vietnam to need 80,000 tonnes of biodegradable plastics annually by 2025

Several shopping chains have cut already their use of single-use plastic bags and replaced them with other environmentally-friendly packaging


The world’s first ‘infinite’ plastic

The way we normally recycle plastics is a downward spiral of waste and degraded materials, but there is another option – turning plastic back into the oil it was made from


New process makes ‘biodegradable’ plastics truly compostable

New discovery of University of California research found unlocked enzymes to destroy the structure  


20 May 20219 September 2021

Winners of the innovation award “Renewable Material of the Year 2021”: A chair made from hemp fibres and bio-resin, PET bottles made from enzymatically recycled textile waste and CO2-based household cleaners

The new concept of the Renewable Materials Conference generated an outstanding response: 420 participants witnessed a firework of innovations of non-fossil material solutions and voted for the winners of the innovation award


MSU researchers find potential use for recycled plastic in concrete

Millions of tons of plastic are discarded each day, which could soon find a new and beneficial use thanks to microbes being harnessed by Montana State University scientists


18 May 20219 September 2021

The need for bio-based carbon in a sustainable future – Studies on support to R&I policy in the area of bio-based products and services

“Carbon Economy” project illustrates the role of bioeconomy in a low fossil carbon economy for Europe, today and in the future.


Current and future market applications of new genomic techniques

The scope includes the use of NGTs in any kind of plant, mushroom, animal or microorganism or in human cells


Clothing recycling: the first automated plant for textile waste is in Sweden

The textile and fashion industry has a huge circular potential that has yet to be developed


The Global Market for Natural Fibers 2021

There are global concerns regarding the use of non-renewable materials in manufacturing, and increasing environmental legislation


17 May 20219 September 2021

New Hope Energy Signs Agreement with Chevron Phillips Chemical

New Hope Energy has future plans to create Sustainable Trade Zones to co-locate eco-friendly businesses to facilitate the circular economy


14 May 202118 June 2021

Bioactive paper coatings to replace plastic for packaging foods

After use, the packaging is placed in the waste paper recycling bin with the bioactive materials


12 May 20219 September 2021

Mura Announces Partnership with Dow Chemicals

The new partnership will support the rapid scaling of Mura’s new HydroPRS™ process to prevent millions of tonnes of plastic and carbon


Unilever expands to CO2-based surfactant raw material

Company’s goal is to convert 100% of its fossil-based raw materials in its cleaning and laundry product formulations in brands


11 May 202118 June 2021

Trinseo and ETB to Collaborate on Development of Bio-Based 1,3 Butadiene

Companies to launch feasibility study for new pilot plant in Europe


Nouryon and Renewcell partner on sustainable textile recycling

New facility to recycle textile waste to manufacture 60,000 metric tons of Circulose® dissolving pulp per year


10 May 202118 June 2021

Repsol to join Enerkem and Agbar to build a waste to chemicals plant in Tarragona

Under the JV the plant will process around 400,000 tons of non-recyclable municipal solid waste from its surrounding regions and produce 220,000 tons of methanol


PHA2Use: Test plant for biodegradable bioplastic from organic waste streams

Partnership between five Netherlands water boards has now been started to produce a high-quality natural polyester made by using bacteria that purify wastewater


7 May 202118 June 2021

Measuring the size of the European Bioeconomy using an Input-Output Approach

Researchers from the BioMonitor project proposed a novel approach that provides a comparative analysis of the bioeconomy’s development across different Member States and selected bio-based industries


Beiersdorf selects SABIC certified renewable PP for new Nivea packaging

The new jars of Beiersdorf’s NIVEA Naturally Good day and night face creams will be phased in at point-of-sale outlets worldwide from June 2021 onwards


6 May 20219 September 2021

How to meet the global need for carbon as a feedstock in the chemical and derived materials sector in the future?

The chemical sector has a long-lasting and increasing demand for carbon that is embedded in its products. Today, 450 million tonnes of carbon are contained in chemicals and polymers, mostly sourced from fossil resources. The free report “Turning off the Tap for Fossil Carbon”, shows how the demand is met today and could be covered by renewable carbon in the year 2050.


Poster update: Biodegradable Polymers in Various Environments According to Established Standards and Certification Schemes

The biodegradation of materials is a complex process that depends mainly on the environmental conditions in which the materials end up after their use. Additionally, only a handful of polymers will be able to biodegrade in different environments.


Our First Packaging made from Renewable Plastic: another Milestone on our Sustainability Journey

Interview with Julia Wiedemann, Global Category Manager Sustainable Packaging in our Procurement, and Hannah Rasel, Senior Packaging Specialist in Packaging Development


The Chemical Industry’s Balancing Act

Lars Krause and Michael Carus discuss crediting the value of bio- and CO2-based and recycled materials: the mass balance approach


From waste to fashion: The future of leather is (olive) green

Oleatex, the Turkish brand creating plant-based leather, was founded by three men


Seaweed as a source of food and useful compounds

Universities of Exeter and Bath in the UK have developed a process that doesn’t require the salty water to be removed on beforehand.


5 May 20219 September 2021

Carbios announces the signing of an Expression Of Intent agreement with a major PET producer

Company confirms its plan to build a first-of-a-kind 100% PET recycling production unit using its enzymatic technology (the “Unit”)


They got the beets! Avantium, Cosun partner on 1st commercial plant to produce plant-based glycols

First commercial plant for the production of plant-based glycols, using Avantium’s Ray Technology


4 May 202118 June 2021

Infinited Fiber Company Plans to Build EUR 220 mln Flagship Factory in Finland

Proprietary technology turns cellulose-based raw materials, used cardboard or straw, into Infinna, a premium textile fiber with the natural, soft look and feel of cotton


3 May 20219 September 2021

INEOS Styrolution, Recycling Technologies and Trinseo progress plans for the first polystyrene recycling plants in Europe

All three companies share the same vision of making PS a circular material through depolymerisation


30 April 20219 September 2021

BASF, Quantafuel and REMONDIS want to cooperate on chemical recycling of plastic waste

Pyrolysis oil derived from plastic waste is fed into BASF’s Verbund production, thereby saving the same amount of fossil resources


Origin Materials and Packaging Matters Launch Partnership to Develop Advanced Carbon-Negative Packaging Solutions, Building on Existing 10-Year Supply Agreement

Packaging Matters had previously entered into a supply agreement to purchase sustainable carbon-negative PET from Origin Materials for next-generation packaging

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