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20 July 20209 September 2021

INEOS to acquire BP’s global aromatics & acetyls business

Aromatics provides the building blocks for the global polyester industry, key to fibres, films and packaging. Acetyls support a wide range of downstream industries in food flavouring and preservation, pharmaceuticals, paints, adhesives and packaging


13 July 20209 September 2021

Eni, Versalis and COREPLA working together to recover mixed plastics

Agreements signed to combine their respective expertise in plasmix recycling by gasification and pyrolysis of mixed plastic packaging, which is currently difficult to recycle and destined for energy recovery


10 July 20209 September 2021

BASF working toward circularity in recycling of mattresses

BASF’s process breaks down the flexible polyurethane and delivers the initially used polyol, from which they gain new foam with a significantly lower carbon footprint


8 July 20207 July 2020

Dr Markus Steilemann becomes new President of PlasticsEurope

In this new role Dr Steilemann will drive forwards the association and its memberships’ shared vision for greater circularity and sustainability, across the industry


3 July 20209 September 2021

Agilyx agrees to an exclusive collaboration with TechnipFMC to enable new pathways for post-use polystyrene to enhance the circular economy

The developed purification process will bolt on to Agilyx's existing depolymerization technology and accelerate the presence of recycled styrene and polystyrene in the market


1 July 2020

nova-Institute supports your smart transition to renewable carbon

What are future challenges, environmental benefits and successful strategies to substitute fossil carbon with biomass, direct CO2 utilisation and recycling? What are the most promising concepts and applications?


Renewable carbon is the key to a CO2 neutral circular economy

The Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI) that will be launched in September will address this core problem. And the support for the initiative is already strong! Renowned companies have already signed up for the core advisory board, and 82 experts from industry, science and politics are convinced of the strategy and support the initiative with their names.


26 June 202025 August 2020

Save the date: 2nd International Conference on Cellulose Fibres, 2–3 February 2021, Cologne (Germany) – Submission for abstracts and innovations as well as requests for sponsorship are now possible.

The first conference already hit the mark, the second will go one step further! The focus will be on strategies, markets, technologies and sustainability – particularly on alternative cellulose feedstocks in order to reduce the demand for virgin cellulose, even as demand for cellulose fibre will in total further increase. 300 participants and 30 exhibitors are expected.


Quantafuel inks waste plastic contract with Grønt Punkt Norge to boost chemical recycling project

Up to 10 000 tonnes of post-consumer plastic packaging will be recycled in the new facility in Skive, Denmark, into feedstock for new plastic for BASF


22 June 202021 December 2020

The K-Group is the first retailer to introduce Woodly packaging into its retail stores

Pirkka rose begonias, wrapped in Woodly packaging material, are available now in selected K-food stores


19 June 202019 November 2020

nova experts introduced: Verena Bauchmüller (B.Sc. Social Sciences)

Dissemination, Communication, Project Management


18 June 20209 September 2021

Call for faster recognition & legislation review to unlock the potential of chemical recycling

Chemical Recycling Europe Calls for Legislation to Improve Circular Economy for Plastics in EU


17 June 202012 June 2020

Investing in Nature to Transform the Post COVID-19 Economy

A 10-point Action Plan to create a circular bioeconomy devoted to sustainable wellbeing


Anti-Plastics Group Calls Chemical Recycling ‘Dead-End’ Technology

Recent “technical analysis” by GAIA revealing that chemical recycling is polluting, energy intensive, and has a track record of technical failures


16 June 20209 September 2021

Yokogawa Signs Investment and Partnership Agreement with JEPLAN, Developer of an Innovative Chemical Recycling Technology

Partnership will strengthen the production systems at both plants and expand all business opportunities toward the realization of their vision of "Circulate Everything"


9 June 20209 September 2021

Upcycling of Post-Consumer PLA Waste: A Gateway to “Circular Bio-Economy”

Six Fraunhofer institutes are exploring ways for sustainable transformation of the entire plastic value chain to a circular economy


8 June 20203 June 2020

Covestro and Neste join forces: Renewable raw materials for plastics production

Covestro will be supplied with Neste’s renewable hydrocarbons to replace significant quantity of fossil raw materials used in the manufacture of polycarbonates  


EuropaBio: Joint statement on the EU Climate Law

Free Download! Achieving climate neutrality requires clear incentives for developing climate-friendly and sustainable practices, products and technologies


5 June 20202 June 2020

BASF and Red Avenue New Materials Group collaborate to produce certified compostable co-polyester (PBAT) in China

New, 60,000 metric tons PBAT plant to be planned in Shanghai


4 June 20209 June 2020

The right turn – Covestro wants to accelerate change to a circular economy

Realize new company vision with concrete steps - Focus on alternative raw materials and renewable energy - Numerous research projects to promote recycling


3 June 202017 December 2024

Update on the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI)

Michael Carus, CEO of nova-Institute, summarises the focus of the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI):


2nd International Conference on Cellulose Fibres, 2–3 February 2021, Cologne, Germany –Call for abstracts and innovation is open!

2nd International Conference on Cellulose Fibres, the fastest growing fibre group in textiles, the largest investment sector in the bio-based economy and the solution for avoiding microplastics


In the Name of Innovation: Industry controls billions in EU research funding, de-prioritises the public interest

Two extensive reports on research public-private partnerships in the EU by the NGOs Global Health Advocates and Corporate Europe Observatory


BIC rejects the unfounded and erroneous claims made against the BBI JU by the Corporate Europe Observatory and Global Health Advocates

The bio-based industries are a crucial partner to the EU in realising the Green Deal and green recovery


Wärtsilä and Vantaa Energy Ltd. to cooperate on a carbon neutral synthetic biogas production project in Finland

Power-to-Gas facility would produce carbon-neutral synthetic biogas using carbon dioxide emissions and electricity generated at the waste-to-energy plant


Scrap to Wrap, a new app? NOVA, Enerkem set sights on garbage-to-ethylene, and how, and why

Joint development agreement to explore turning non-recyclable and non-compostable municipal waste into ethylene


2 June 20209 September 2021

Chemical recycling makes useful product from waste bioplastic

A faster, more efficient way of recycling plant-based “bioplastics” has been developed by a team of scientists at the Universities of Bath and Birmingham


Towards Closed-Loop Manufacturing – Sateri Enters China’s Lyocell Fibre Market

New 20,000 ton Lyocell line commences production in Shandong


P&G, BioBridges call for Bio-based solutions

Under a collaboration with the EU-funded Biobridges project, Procter and Gamble (P&G) is launching a call for innovative circular and bio-based solutions


29 May 202026 May 2020

BD Zones and BDO Zones: Weaponizing Biomass to support a Bio-Fueled Economic Recovery

BD and BDO Zones are shovel-ready, actionable initiatives that unlock billions of dollars of institutional investment into communities with a surplus of biomass, and where employment and bioeconomy development can be closely linked


27 May 202019 June 2020

Early summer promotion: 30% discount on all market and trend studies on the bio-based economy

The latest market report “Commercialisation updates on bio-based building blocks” has been updated to include the immediate effects of the corona crisis.


Frühsommer-Aktion: 30% Rabatt auf alle Markt- und Trendstudien zur Bio-basierten Ökonomie

Der neueste Markt-Report "Commercialisation updates on bio-based building blocks" wurde aktualisiert, um die unmittelbaren Auswirkungen der Corona-Krise mit einzubeziehen.


26 May 202020 May 2020

Huhtamaki donates EUR 3 million to circular economy initiatives

Company aims of creating a circular economy at different levels: acting today, educating for tomorrow and innovating for the future


Plastics recyclers cease production

Recyclates demand impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic


25 May 202019 May 2020

New platform signals commitment of bio-based industries and regions in advancing European bioeconomy

New platform seeks to stimulate new bio-based investments and create new, local value chains


22 May 202018 May 2020

This eco-friendly and biodegradable toothbrush can be returned to its manufacturer after use

The new Reswirl comes manufactured from a cassava-based PHA that naturally biodegrades in land or water


Recycling Technologies’ first site in Europe will be located at the Brightlands Chemelot Campus in the Netherlands

New pilot plant for chemical recycling of plastics to enable the creation of value from plastic waste


EU Green Deal and the New Circular Economy Action Plan Should be an Integral Part of the EU COVID-19 Recovery Plan

Open letter on green recovery also calls for a fact-based discussion on proper treatment of residual waste in Europe


20 May 202015 May 2020

Inside Eastman’s moonshot goal for endlessly circular plastics

Company’s carbon renewal and polyester renewal technologies are forms of chemical recycling, mechanical recycling already is reasonably efficient, creating recycled materials streams that already have proven in many markets


19 May 202014 May 2020

India: Coir Board signs MoU with IIT Madras to establish CoE for Coir applications

Govt announces financial package to ramp up coir usage


18 May 202018 May 2020

Crises need clever minds – The winner of the innovation award “Bio-based Material of the Year 2020” is a wood fibre-based ready meal tray certified for home composting from Huhtamaki Lurgan (UK/Finland)!

The second place goes to a self-adhesive tape from monta Klebebandwerk (Germany), which consists of 90% renewable raw materials. Third place goes to a functional barrier coating from Fraunhofer ISC (Germany), which is a paper-based and compostable functional barrier coating for food packaging, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.


Why PepsiCo, L’Oreal and Nestle are banking on this French plastics recycling startup

New enzyme technology developed by Carbios could usher in an entirely new way to recycle plastic, gets boost by big companies


14 May 202011 May 2020

Neste acquired Count Terminal Rotterdam to strengthen its growth strategy in renewable raw materials supply

Another important step for Neste in the execution of the company's efforts to build a global renewable waste and residue raw material platform


12 May 20209 September 2021

Pyrowave closes Series B led by Michelin and Sofinnova Partners

The investment marks a significant step forward making plastic circularity a reality


11 May 20206 May 2020

Lucite International and Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation increase the pace on a Circular Economy for PMMA with Agilyx Corporation

PMMA is one of the very few plastics that can be chemically de-polymerised and purified to produce a virgin quality monomer (MMA)


8 May 202031 December 2020

INEOS and PLASTIC ENERGY to collaborate on new advanced plastic recycling facility

Advanced recycling takes waste plastic and re-makes this into new high-quality polymer, replacing raw materials derived from oil-based products


Advanced Recycling Alliance For Plastics Announces New Name, Members

ARAP is at the forefront in representing the rapidly growing advanced recycling and recovery sector for plastics


7 May 202029 April 2020

From yachts to biofuel, how Spanish farmers are embracing circular economy

The initiatives coincide with the EU’s flagship environmental policy – the Green Deal


6 May 20209 September 2021

SABIC releases sustainability report outlining progress on key drivers, moving toward a more circular future

The critical part played by plastics in modern life has never been clearer


4 May 202029 April 2020

Spanish businesses rising to the challenge of circular economy creation

Research investigating how best to maximise the life cycle of products, as part of the European Commission’s circular economy plan, has yielded some promising results

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