15 August 202514 August 2025 Aduro Clean Technologies Investigates Chemical Recycling Pathway for Synthetic Turf Waste In recent months, Aduro tested samples of synthetic turf waste, commonly used in sports stadiums and landscaping, using its Hydrochemolytic™ Technology with encouraging results
Challenge and opportunity of developing a lignin supply chain ‘Basal lignin’, which refers to lignin that has been extracted but not further modified, varies widely in properties and therefore also in quality depending on the extraction process
UTEP Researchers Boost Microalgae Biofuel Yields with Nanotechnology As global energy use continues to rise, the demand for renewable energy sources such as biofuels is also growing – especially in the transportation sector. Now, researchers at The University of Texas at El Paso have demonstrated how nanotechnology can significantly improve biofuel production from microalgae, offering a sustainable path forward
Leaf-inspired design brings bioplastics to the big leagues Adding cellulose makes bioplastics biodegradable, stronger
14 August 202512 August 2025 artimeltrepulpable – Paper recycling without adhesive residues artimeltrepulpable is a hot melt adhesive solution that can be filtered out from paper pulp as a compact adhesive mass during the repulping process right at the start of recycling. The pulp is then suitable for the production of high-quality, visually flawless recycled paper
Algenesis Labs Announces Breakthrough in Sustainable Polyurethane Chemistry: The World’s First 100% Biogenic carbon, Phosgene-Free, Isocyanate (Bio-Iso™) For decades, the global plastics industry has been dependent on fossil fuel-based isocyanates, locking manufacturers into a cycle of environmental harm and hazardous processes
Sustainably produced methanol from the Carbon2Chem® joint project is entering industrial application CO2 as a raw material: From exhaust gas to a new product
13 August 202511 August 2025 Consumer attitudes, the effectiveness of labels, and the potential of digital tools to support responsible consumption in the European bioeconomy 3-CO Interview with Agnieszka Wiśniewska ( Faculty of Management at University of Warsaw)
AI helps chemists develop tougher plastics Researchers created polymers that are more resistant to tearing by incorporating stress-responsive molecules identified by a machine-learning model
SEKISUI CHEMICAL Achieves Progress in Creating PFAS-Free Pipes for Ultrapure Process Applications in the Manufacturing of Advanced Semiconductors As a certain level of progress has been established in the development of this technology, SEKISUI CHEMICAL will start to formally propose it to customers
12 August 202512 August 2025 Elkem’s pioneering recycled silicones awarded BIG’s Sustainable Product of the Year The cutting-edge innovation SILCOLEASE™ RE is the first range of 100 percent recycled silicones, honouring the approach to circularity and eco-designed manufacturing for the label industry
Braskem’s I’m greenTM bio-based Polyethylene Drives 470,000-Ton Carbon Reduction in Japan’s Retail Packaging Braskem is the world's first producer of bio-based plastic and has significantly increased capacity since its launch in 2010
“Sustainability isn’t a trend – it’s our responsibility” SÜDPACK is a leading force in the plastics and packaging industry and actively advances the circular economy through its commitment to both mechanical and chemical recycling
11 August 20257 August 2025 Agreement with Carbon Removal for large-scale DAC in Norway Phlair GmbH and Carbon Removal AS, via its subsidiary NorDAC Kollsnes AS, have entered into an agreement to develop Europe’s first large scale direct air capture (DAC) and geologic CO₂ storage project in Øygarden, Norway
e-Fuels for climate-friendly data centers: Rolls-Royce and INERATEC launch partnership Data centers are among the fastest-growing energy consumers, primarily due to the increasing use of artificial intelligence
8 August 20257 August 2025 Advancing circularity: Heidelberg Materials launches first industrial scale facility for enforced carbonation in Poland Heidelberg Materials has started operations at its new industrial pilot facility for enforced carbonation in Górażdże, Poland
Inauguration of the biogenic CO₂ unit from anaerobic digestion at Terres d’Aquitaine, Gironde, France: SUEZ pushes the boundaries of biowaste recovery The Terres d’Aquitaine site, operated by SUEZ since 2006, is dedicated to the recovery of organic waste
From Lab to Field: Scaling Up Nature-Based Crop Protection with SAGROPIA The SAGROPIA project launched a major network of field trials across five different countries while putting newly upscaled biopesticide formulations into practice on real farms and under a variety of climatic conditions
7 August 202530 July 2025 Scientists repurpose old solar panels to convert CO₂ exhaust into valuable chemicals A team of chemists from Yokohama National University, Electric Power Development Co., Ltd. and the Renewable Energy Research Center at the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) recently decided to tackle two waste problems—excess CO2 emissions and decommissioned solar panels—in the pursuit of creating value-added organic chemicals
CO₂ as a raw material: Power2Polymers sets milestone for climate-friendly chemistry New materials with real added value
Glassine by SiOPack®: The sustainable revolution for paper-based window packaging What was long considered technically impossible – full transparency combined with an oxygen barrier, product protection and recyclability – is now a reality
6 August 202529 July 2025 Clariant Catalysts and Shanghai Electric launch alliance to advance China’s energy transition The partners will combine their expertise to advance green energy projects in China
Hemp Fiber Market Set to Surpass Valuation of US$ 30.13 Billion By 2033 The global hemp fiber market was valued at US$ 5.78 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach US$ 30.13 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 20.12% during the forecast period 2025–2033
Evonik to reduce carbon footprint and plastic use with new paper bags for MetAMINO® MetAMINO®, the essential amino acid methionine from Evonik is the best methionine source for animals, that boosts growth and delivers higher yields – which translates into better business for the farmers
Brazil’s ERT Bioplastics creates compostables for US market using Luminy® PLA TotalEnergies Corbion, a global leader in PLA bioplastics, is strengthening regionally-produced compostable food serviceware availability in the United States through its ongoing partnership with Brazil-based Earth Renewable Technologies (ERT Bioplastics)
5 August 202530 July 2025 nova-Experts Introduced: Kaj Seeger Policy & Strategy, Circular Economy, Carbon Removals
Binghamton University researchers develop process to turn food waste into biodegradable plastic Research paper offers fundamental findings for any company interested in scaling up the process
Forscher verwandeln Lebensmittelabfälle in umweltfreundlichen Kunststoff Neues Verfahren nutzt Bakterien, um organische Abfälle effizient in biologisch abbaubare Biokunststoffe umzuwandeln
POLYVANTIS launches closed-loop recycling program for PMMA plastics in partnership with Pekutherm With a firm commitment to sustainability and circularity, POLYVANTIS is taking a major step forward in reducing the environmental footprint of PLEXIGLAS® acrylic by extending recycling capabilities beyond in-house production to include fabricators and retailers across Europe
4 August 202529 July 2025 Arkema invests in a new Rilsan® clear transparent polyamide unit in Singapore This investment will triple Arkema’s global production capacity of Rilsan® Clear transparent polyamides and will help meet the growing global demand for sustainable high-performance transparent materials in various markets, including eyewear, consumer electronics, healthcare devices, and home appliances
Anellotech and Strategic Partner R Plus Japan Announce Commercialization Phase of Plas-TCat® Technology The recent milestone leading to completing a site-neutral Plas-TCat Process Design Package was supported by Technip Energies
1 August 202529 July 2025 17 Inspiring Social Innovations Across Europe: New Brochure by the 3-CO Project The EU-funded 3-CO project (Concise Consumer Communication through Robust Labels for Biobased Systems) aims at empowering both consumers and industry stakeholders with the knowledge and tools to make more sustainable and environmentally conscious choices
Freepoint Eco-Systems and Source One Agree to Enter into Long-Term Collaboration to Develop Pretreatment Infrastructure for Advanced Recycling of Plastic Waste Source One has developed a unique, high-standard pretreatment concept that has already been proven in commercial-scale operation to be capable of producing feedstock that meets the requirements of both pyrolysis and mechanical processing
ÄIO secures €1M public funding to develop fats and oils for the cosmetics industries! Biotechnology company ÄIO secures €1M to develop greener alternatives to unethical and polluting oils in cosmetics products
31 July 202529 July 2025 From Loops and Learnings: The Role of AI in a Circular Future How artificial intelligence is accelerating the transition to circular material systems – from smarter recycling to renewable carbon strategies
Aligning EU policy with innovation: the case for chemical recycling ExxonMobil Europe President Philippe Ducom shares his views
EU-Richtlinie und Innovation in Einklang bringen: Argumente für chemisches Recycling Philippe Ducom, Präsident von ExxonMobil Europe, teilt seine Ansichten zu diesem Thema
BioPEtex project: Development of PE-based, spun-dyed, sustainable clothing made from bio-based raw materials The textile industry faces significant environmental challenges, particularly due to the high proportion of non-bio-based and non-recyclable raw materials, which account for over 50% of the market and have a negative impact on the environment and resource consumption
30 July 202530 July 2025 Last Day to Submit: Advanced Recycling Conference 2025 – Call for Abstracts and 10% Early Bird Discount Closing the loop by setting the stage for recycling innovation at Europe’s largest event on advanced recycling technologies
Agilyx signs binding agreement to acquire 44% of GreenDot Global – Europe’s largest waste plastic recycling platform GreenDot is the leading circular plastic recycling platform in Europe and the third-largest recycling company in Germany. Licensed across 29 countries, it is the most recognized recycling brand in Europe
Synhelion fuels first car with solar gasoline The solar gasoline was produced at Synhelion’s first industrial plant, DAWN, which has been generating synthetic fuels on an industrial scale since 2024
Synhelion betankt erstes Auto mit Solar-Benzin The solar gasoline was produced at Synhelion’s first industrial plant, DAWN, which has been generating synthetic fuels on an industrial scale since 2024
Moeve & Zaffra sign Memorandum of Understanding to develop e-SAF Facilities in Spain Moeve (formerly Cepsa) and Zaffra, a joint venture between Sasol and Topsoe, announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will see the Spanish energy firm and the Amsterdam based e-SAF developer take a step forward to advance European aviation fuel decarbonization
29 July 202528 July 2025 Scaling CO₂ Conversion: Advancing the HICCUPS-Process from Lab to Industry Interview with Mariana Araújo from the EU and CBE JU funded HICCUPS project
Semiconductors show promise for efficient carbon capture and utilization Innovative catalyst design enables the selective conversion of carbon dioxide into methanol
Prometheus Fuels Hits Major Commercial Milestone First company in the world to produce 100% carbon-neutral e-Fuel from air and off-grid renewable power
First-ever Harvest at Pioneering North Sea Seaweed Farm, Funded by Amazon’s Right Now Climate Fund Harvest at world’s first commercial-scale seaweed farm located between wind turbines provides researchers with valuable insights into seaweed cultivation
Ready and running – WACKER Biotechnology Center in Munich Wacker Chemie AG has officially opened its WACKER Biotechnology Center in Munich
CO₂-binding alcohols open new pathways for PVC upcycling Researchers have developed an innovative approach to functionally upgrade polyvinyl chloride (PVC) using CO₂-binding alcohols. The study provides valuable insights for more sustainable recycling processes