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26 June 202623 June 2026

Ru-based catalyst drives electrified lignin upgrading into high-value fuels

Electrocatalytic hydrogenation offers a promising way to upgrade lignin under mild conditions using electricity instead of high-pressure hydrogen gas

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Moeve Receives Expoquimia 2026 Best in Class Award for the Construction of Spain’s First IPA Plant

Moeve has received Expoquimia 2026’s Best in Class Award for the construction and commissioning of Spain’s first isopropyl alcohol (IPA) plant

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25 June 202623 June 2026

Cooking plastics into oil

UvA pilot plant brings advanced plastic recycling technology closer to industry

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Commission steps up action on Europe’s bioeconomy

The new initiatives are part of a push to boost the bioeconomy industry

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AirPlant™ One Opens in Moses Lake: America’s First Commercial E-Jet® Fuel Plant Begins Operations

Alaska Airlines and Microsoft join Twelve to mark commercial operation of AirPlant One — the first plant in the United States to produce E-Jet fuel from CO₂, renewable electricity, and water at scale

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Chemists achieve breakthrough: Editing molecules instead of rebuilding them

Modern drug research enables simple testing of hundreds of variants of a molecule

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Joint Effort for Sustainable Innovation ISC3 and Carbon13 Partner to Protect Climate and Environment

Carbon13 and ISC3 share a mission to foster sustainable innovation that remains competitive over the long term

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24 June 202623 June 2026

Rethinking fluorine analysis in the era of petrochemical circularity

A central pillar of this circular approach is the conversion of plastic waste into useful raw materials

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UQ tech turns captured CO₂ into valuable chemicals

University of Queensland researchers have developed a new method to produce industrial chemicals commonly used in agriculture, textiles and pharmaceuticals with only carbon dioxide (CO₂), water and electricity

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Carbon-efficient upcycling of agrifood waste into fatty acid ester by engineered Clostridium tyrobutyricum

An integrated multimodule engineering strategy was developed in C. tyrobutyricum for the high-efficiency de novobiosynthesis of the biofuel butyl butyrate

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Sustainable Chemistry Changemakers: The Path to a More Sustainable Future

Natupla: From ISC3 Start-up of the Month to a Pioneer in Starch-Based, Biodegradable Plastics

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23 June 202619 June 2026

Evonik facilitates the chemical recycling of plastics

Evonik develops solutions to enhance the chemical recycling of plastics, offering specialized catalysts and adsorbents to improve the quality of pyrolysis oil

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Interzero opens new site in Dessau and plans production of food-grade PP regranulate

Food-safe recyclates from household lightweight packaging collections – Interzero breaks new ground

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Shillong researchers turn banana peels into biodegradable plastic

Plastic pollution is a serious environmental problem. It affects soil, water, animals, and ecosystems

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B4Plastics Breakthroughs “From Lab to Life”

This month’s newsletter brings the launch of the most sustainable filament to date

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22 June 202619 June 2026

KAIST Produces Eco-Friendly Core Nylon Precursors Used from Clothing to Automobiles with Microbes​

KAIST researchers have developed a technology that can produce key nylon precursors in an eco-friendly way using microbes

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Circular Hemp Solutions Reinvent Europe’s Construction Industry

EU-funded project, MarginUp!, Showcases Hemp as a Sustainable Construction Material for Europe during a Stakeholder’s Visit in Spain

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ChainCraft launches European PACE project to scale circular chemistry through industrial biorefinery integration

The PACE project demonstrates how existing industrial infrastructure and local side-streams can accelerate the transition toward a circular and biobased chemical industry

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Avantium and Heynen Systems explore application of PEF in bedding and upholstery

For over 40 years, Heynen Systems B.V. has provided a system solution for the comfort foam industry, serving both manufacturers and end users

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Sustainability takes center stage at THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson with introduction of PHACT PHA-based food serviceware

THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson will host the first-ever tournament rollout of PHA-based paper cups, cutlery, and straws through a partnership between CJ Biomaterials and WinCup

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How bio-concrete and potato plastic are saving the Dutch wetlands

Off the Dutch coast, a biomaterial is bringing wildlife back from the brink

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19 June 202616 June 2026

Deep tech startup Reduciner introduces novel technology to turn captured carbon into sustainable fuels

Reduciner, a deep tech startup originating from VTT, is commercialising a novel high-temperature technology that enables industrial companies to turn captured carbon dioxide (CO₂) into usable fuel and valuable industrial raw materials

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TOMRA launches next-generation AI platform and expands GAINnext ecosystem

PolyPerception’s new AI‑agent platform marks an impressive evolution of its Waste Analyzer – an AI‑powered waste analytics solution that improves sorting performance through end‑to‑end material tracking

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TOMRA launcht KI-native Plattform der nächsten Generation und erweitert das GAINnext™-Ökosystem mit neuen Deep-Learning-Anwendungen

Die neue KI-Agent-Plattform von PolyPerception stellt eine beeindruckende Weiterentwicklung des Waste Analyzer dar – einer KI-gestützten Abfallanalyselösung, die die Sortierleistung durch lückenloses Material-Tracking verbessert

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D-CRBN Closes €17.5 Million Series A

D-CRBN, a deep-tech company developing electrified plasma technology to recycle CO₂ and hydrocarbons into circular carbon molecules, today announced the successful closing of its €17.5 million Series A investment round

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18 June 202616 June 2026

Growing a new ‘leaf’ that harnesses sun, water and CO₂ to make liquid fuel

A research team led by Yale chemists has taken the ability of science to mimic photosynthesis to a new level, with a standalone device that produces methanol

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Finnish bio-based materials project advances 100% cellulose-based film and coating technology as a scalable alternative to fossil-based packaging

VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland and LUT University have advanced fully cellulose-based film and coating materials through the F3 – Films for Future bio-based materials project, ​​enabling the packaging industry to reduce and replace plastic while meeting performance and processing requirements

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Aisan adopts Celanese POM ECO-C for fuel pump modules supplied to a North American automaker

Solution enables lower product carbon footprint without compromising performance

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All packaged up but not going anywhere: the new deal on chemical recycling

In chemical recycling, the process of breaking down the polymer molecules, and then rebuilding them, is not selective and the recycled content becomes distributed through all products, not just those that will be reprocessed back into new plastics

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Ohmium and RenewCO2 Collaborate to Advance CO2-to-Chemicals Technology

Ohmium is collaborating with RenewCO₂ to bring electrochemical CO₂ conversion technology to commercial scale. Pairing RenewCO₂'s patented eCUT-FA™ catalyst technology with the Ohmium Lotus PEM electrolyzer platform and manufacturing capabilities will accelerate CO₂-to-chemicals commercialization

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Recyclable Packaging: From Tray-to-Tray Recycling to Fibre-Based Composite Solutions and Label Adhesives

3 current approaches from TOMRA, Dow and BASF

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17 June 202616 June 2026

Silk made into strong plastic-like materials with 6G potential

The new manufacturing method preserves silk’s crystalline structure and could help upcycle short fibers into telecom equipment

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Valmet and Linde collaborate to advance electrically driven CO₂ capture solutions for pulp and paper industry

The joint offering supports pulp and paper producers in reducing their carbon footprint by enabling efficient CO₂ separation without the need for steam or other thermal energy

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RUDOLF Chemicals Indonesia and RUDOLF Polymers Indonesia Achieve Halal Certification for 600 Products

With a broad portfolio now certified, customers can confidently integrate RUDOLF products into their supply chains while meeting local regulatory, cultural, and brand requirements

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Asahi Kasei, Mitsui Chemicals and Mitsubishi Chemical Agree Equity Ratio for the Joint Operating Entity to Integrate Ethylene Production Facilities in Western Japan

Ethylene production facilities are the upstream starting point of the petrochemical industry

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Chinese scientists turn CO2 into aviation kerosene

A key breakthrough in the study is the use of an iron-based catalyst enhanced with potassium and aluminum additives

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16 June 202610 June 2026

24 new projects to strengthen the scaleup of Europe’s bioeconomy 

Together, these projects will play a critical role in advancing the goals of the CBE JU Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda and shaping a competitive, resilient and sustainable bioeconomy in Europe

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European Bioplastics: New Board to drive its next Phase

European Bioplastics elects new Board to drive its next Phase: Recognition, Commitment, Trust and Scale

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EU Project shows how digital tools can scale bioeconomy solutions

A European initiative has demonstrated how digital marketplaces and regional partnerships can help agricultural side streams reach higher-value markets, offering a practical model for scaling bioeconomy solutions across diverse contexts

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Biocatalytic upgrading of natural biopolymers for reassembly as multipurpose materials

Most biocatalysts help break down plant materials into simple fuels and chemicals. EU-funded researchers used instead advanced enzyme engineering to tailor intact plant materials for use in high-performance products

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Plant for fossil-free plastics planned

According to Hogan, the world's first newly built plastics plant powered by renewable electricity and green methanol is expected to cut carbon dioxide emissions by about 1.5 million metric tons a year versus oil-based production, and the figure could double if coal is used as the raw material

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15 June 202610 June 2026

Neste, Goldwin, Idemitsu and Toray partner to supply renewable nylon fiber for THE NORTH FACE brand

Renewable naphtha, or Neste RE, is made from bio-based raw materials such as used cooking oil and other renewable raw materials

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Woosh, Borouge International, and BlueAlp demonstrate circular pathway for diaper plastics

Disposable baby diapers are one of the clearest examples of the linear economy: they are typically used once and sent to incineration or landfill with no material recovery, despite containing valuable polyolefin-based nonwovens and films

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Avantium publishes updated Life Cycle Assessment confirming up to 88% lower carbon emissions for releaf®

The LCA was conducted with nova‑Institut and Tereos, using industrial data representative of future industrial production

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Green materials demand can be lifeline for Europe’s chemical industry – report 

The chemical industry uses large amounts of fossil fuels as raw material for countless products such as plastics, and needs large amounts of energy to do so

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Closed-loop material cycle for PP food packaging

Jokey and REMONDIS submit recycling process to the European Commission as a „Novel Technology“. The aim is to create a closed material cycle and produce food-grade recyclate

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12 June 20263 June 2026

Enzymes as recycling heroes: Leipzig University researches sustainable plastic recycling

Using new bioinformatics approaches and interdisciplinary methods, Dr Georg Künze (Faculty of Medicine) and Dr Christian Sonnendecker (Faculty of Chemistry), together with other Leipzig University researchers, have paved the way for a practical, environmentally friendly recycling technology

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EU rules could make fossil-free aviation fuels unnecessarily expensive and energy-intensive

Last year, rules were introduced requiring a minimum blend of 2 percent sustainable aviation fuel at EU airports

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BASF Agricultural Solutions successfully commissions new fermentation plant for crop protection products in Ludwigshafen

BASF Agricultural Solutions has successfully commissioned its BioHub, a new fermentation plant for biological and biotechnology-based crop protection products, at the Ludwigshafen site

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11 June 202610 June 2026

Renewable Materials Conference announces Six Nominees for the Innovation Award, Final Programme and High-Level Expert Panel

The leading global event on the renewable carbon economy from 22-24 September 2026 in Siegburg/Cologne (Germany) will showcase the latest advances and future prospects in bioeconomy, CCU and recycling for the defossilisation of chemicals and materials