23 June 202516 June 2025 Econic Launches Recreaire™ Carbonate Ethoxylates made from CO2 The new family of surfactants replaces traditional feedstocks without sacrificing performance
4 June 202530 May 2025 PulpForm: the new shape of sustainable packaging PulpForm is a cellulose-based airlaid that can be dry-molded to create high-protection, structured packaging without the use of water
11 April 20257 April 2025 TotalEnergies Corbion and Benvic team up to expand low-carbon Luminy® PLA compounds for automotive and electronics These solutions provide sustainable alternatives to conventional plastics such as ABS, PS and PP compounds
31 March 20251 April 2025 Showcase Your Innovation: Apply for the “Renewable Material of the Year 2025“ Award The unique concept of showcasing all renewable materials solutions in one event covers the entire value chain from alternative carbon feedstocks in any applications
21 March 202518 March 2025 Unlocking Circular Economy Success: Agro2Circular launches the Best Practice Book A strategic guide to transforming agri-food waste into sustainable opportunities
6 March 20252 March 2025 Debut Scores Breakthrough in Carmine Bioproduction and Unveils Plans to Launch the First-ever Molecular Replica of the Vibrant Red Pigment Debut's biomanufactured carmine offers unparalleled health, safety, animal-free and environmental advantages
Arsenale Bioyards Raises $10M to Cut Biomanufacturing Costs by 90% with First-of-its-Kind end-to-end Platform Arsenale’s proprietary and first-of-its-kind end-to-end platform aims at drastically reducing costs and time - by up to 90% - and accelerating the adoption of sustainable bio-based alternatives
5 March 202526 February 2025 Wildsmith Launches 100% Home Compostable Packaging Together with Shellworks, Wildsmith Skin developed 'Vivomer', a biopolymer derived from natural microbes and plant-based sources, offering the durability of plastic without its environmental harm
26 February 20251 April 2025 Deadline 16 March: Please Submit Your Abstract to the Renewable Materials Conference (RMC) The unique concept of showcasing all renewable materials solutions in one event covers the entire value chain from alternative carbon feedstocks in any applications
LG Chem Accelerates Commercial Production of 100% Plant-Based Acrylic Acid The cosmetics industry, which increasingly demands plant-based and naturally derived ingredients without compromising functionality, is expected to be a key market for bio-acrylic acid
Tiny copper ‘flowers’ bloom on artificial leaves for clean fuel production Tiny copper ‘nano-flowers’ have been attached to an artificial leaf to produce clean fuels and chemicals that are the backbone of modern energy and manufacturing
18 February 202513 February 2025 Syensqo and Bota Bio partner to develop pioneering biomimetic ingredients for hair and scalp care A new partnership that fully aligns with Syensqo’s global innovation strategy to expand into new bio-based technologies to deliver high-performing, sustainable beauty solutions
9 January 20256 January 2025 Nordic Bioproducts Group Partners with Southern European Distributors to Boost Sustainable Microcrystalline Cellulose Supply for the Beauty and Personal Care Industries The Finnish manufacturer of Microcrystalline Cellulose (MCC) has expanded its partner network with C.Q. Massó in Spain & Portugal, as well as securing a distributor partner in Italy. These partnerships open new markets, drive innovation in formulations, and help beauty and personal care brands to meet upcoming stricter regulations on harmful ingredients and traceability
19 December 202413 December 2024 Zelixir’s New Factory to Revolutionize Natural Fragrance Production with ‘AI+Synthetic Biology’ The rapid transition from project initiation to large-scale production in just one and a half years validates the industrial capabilities of AI biomanufacturing
18 December 202412 December 2024 Reimagining skin care: How bio-based succinic acid could transform cosmetics Succinic acid is emerging as a pivotal ingredient in the skin care industry and is celebrated for its acne-fighting properties and skin-friendly profile. However, traditional production methods, reliant on petroleum, pose significant sustainability challenges and contribute to environmental concerns
2 December 202427 November 2024 Debut’s BiotechXBeautyLabs™ Enters the Professional Beauty Services Market, Signs First Partnership with Formula Fig BiotechXBeautyLabs™ now creates specialized, clinically-backed products for professional beauty services including skincare studios, facial bars and med-spas
12 November 20247 November 2024 Green packaging startup Earthodic lands $6 million raise to expand water-resistant innovation The startup claims products using Biobarc water-resistant coatings - derived from bio-based materials - are much easier to recycle, without losing their water-resistant performance
11 November 20245 November 2024 Innomost appoints new CEO to accelerate global growth of its upcycled birch bark ingredients Newly appointed CEO Tiina Bensky has extensive experience in the beauty industry from leading brands like L’Oréal and Lumene. The appointment marks a new chapter in Innomost’s mission to grow internationally with its upcycled birch bark ingredients and become a leader in biobased solutions to replace fossil-based materials used extensively in beauty, personal care, and industrial applications like adhesives, paints, and coatings
7 November 20242 November 2024 Bolt Projects Holdings Announces More Brands Choosing b-silk™ to Differentiate Their Product Offerings b-silk is a novel biodegradable, film-former polypeptide designed to offer additional functional benefits for haircare, skincare and color cosmetics
30 October 202425 October 2024 Lignovations Wins SEPAWA Innovation Award for LignoGuard® The innovative ingredient works as a strong SPF Booster and antioxidant
28 October 202424 October 2024 Unable to get its cosmetics plant project financed, Global Bioenergies is now focusing all its efforts on SAF opportunities The Company is now devoting all its energy to applying its technology to the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (“SAF”), with a model of industrial partnerships
22 October 202416 October 2024 AmphiStar launches first fully waste-based biosurfactants to market Made entirely from organic waste- and side streams, the newly launched products are the first ever fully upcycled biobased surfactants to enter the market
8 October 20241 October 2024 ÄIO Secures €6 Million for Demo Plant Construction Biotech startup to produce environmentally friendly oils and fats from wood and agricultural residues - a solution offering an alternative to the widely used oils in the food industry
5 August 202427 November 2024 Debut Launches BiotechXBeautyLabs™, Giving All Beauty Brands Access to Cutting-Edge Biotech Ingredient and Formulation Innovation BiotechXBeautyLabs™ enables beauty brands, large and small, to develop high-performing, sustainable, clinically-tested and differentiated biotech products at high speed and with no upfront research cost
24 July 202418 July 2024 OQ Chemicals Launches Biomass-Balanced OxBalance Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate for Cosmetics OxBalance NPG Diheptanoate is particularly effective in sun care, color cosmetics, skin care, hair care, and antiperspirant applications
15 July 202410 July 2024 Debut Expands Partnership with L’Oréal to Develop and Scale Biotech Ingredients Crucial for Sustainable Beauty The long-term agreement will accelerate the shift to using bio-identical ingredients across numerous L'Oréal product formulations and brands
20 June 202414 June 2024 Borealis to establish recyclate-based polyolefins compounding line in Belgium Capable of processing a broad range of recyclate flakes from both PP and high-density polyethylene (HDPE) waste sources, the new line will offer exceptional versatility and flexibility
4 June 202431 May 2024 Danish industrial biotechnology startup Cellugy raises €4,9M to replace petrochemicals in personal care products The company will scale up production of its EcoFLEXY dry cellulose product to industrial volumes
24 May 202417 May 2024 Insempra completes $20 million financing to advance the development of next-generation bio-based ingredients Series A investment round will accelerate Insempra’s market-first approach to developing superior, intrinsically sustainable ingredients for the beauty & food industries
30 April 202424 April 2024 AmphiStar secures €6 million to launch eco-friendly and cost-effective biosurfactants derived from waste The company is laying the groundwork for future expansion with plans for the construction of a 1.000 tonnes (100% active) per annum launch plant
26 March 202421 March 2024 Beekman 1802 Dupe Themselves with Groundbreaking Biotech Vegan Goat Milk Launches New Shine Free Skincare Range Targeting the Needs of Gen Z
19 March 202414 March 2024 Kaffe Bueno Secures €6.2 Million in Series A Round led by global biorefinery leader Borregaard Borregaard has shown an interest in Kaffe Bueno's unique approach to coffee biorefining and increased market demand for high-performing biobased solutions
14 March 202410 March 2024 The PROSPLIGN project: Fundacion MEDINA participates as a partner in the launch of a €3.4 Million Project on Lignin Bioprospecting Kicking off a €3.4 Million Project on Lignin Bioprospecting
13 March 20248 March 2024 British cleantech Sonichem secures €1.4 million to convert sawdust into high-value bio-based chemicals The investment will be used to further develop its technology and finalise plans for a biorefinery plant — the first of its kind
12 February 20243 February 2024 Breakthrough for an Alternative to Crude Oil & Palm Oil: COLIPI Receives €1.8 Million Seed Funding for Further Development of CO2-Neutral Climate OilTM Start up is going to enter the market with its Climate Oil and scale precision fermentation processes to 10 cubic meters the pilot scale
16 January 20249 January 2024 Glitter has a microplastics problem. One company says it has the solution Like the Ronald Britton team decided Germany’s Sigmund Lindner to replace plastic with regenerated cellulose and reconstitute it into a clear film, which is then coated with a thin layer of aluminum and color
30 October 202325 October 2023 Claudia Sulewski Unveils “CYKLAR” – A Conscientious, Genderless and Luxurious Bodycare Brand CYKLAR launches its maiden product, the Body Cream, which boasts a thoughtful and natural formulation featuring
24 October 202326 October 2023 Environmentally friendly microcapsules made from biopolymers The Fraunhofer technology platform was established in 2009 and is the only network addressing this topic in the German-speaking area
13 October 20239 October 2023 French government awards Global Bioenergies €16.4 million to help fund construction of the world’s first biosourced isobutene plant The French government will provide its investment of non-dilutive funding in the form of a subsidy (60%) and a repayable advance (40%)
12 October 202310 October 2023 A major step forward for the cosmetic industry as Dow launches two new sustainable SURLYN™ grades for perfume and cosmetic packaging The new SURLYN™ grades will enable beauty brands and manufacturers to create sustainable and high-quality cosmetic packaging that stands out on the shelves
4 October 20232 October 2023 Lignovations Triumphs in IFSCC Sustainability Challenge Lignovations was chosen as a winner of the challenge for the groundbreaking introduction of LignoGuard® – an upcycled natural ingredient derived from lignin, a component found in plants
18 September 202313 September 2023 New bio-based glues from Purdue form adhesive bonds that grow stronger in water Patent-pending formulations could be used to restore coral reefs and have applications in construction, biomedical, dental, food, cosmetics and other fields
6 June 20231 June 2023 Beauty inside out – LUMENE cooperates with UPM and SABIC to launch its new biobased packaging application Finnish beauty brand LUMENE is the first to launch a biobased packaging application with both the jar and label made with UPM’s innovative wood-based material, further processed by SABIC
17 May 202312 May 2023 Innovative cosmetics refill containers from Stella McCartney Beauty made with up to 90% of Sabic's certified renewable polymers
28 April 202325 April 2023 Natural Wax Holds Promise to Replace Petroleum in Cosmetics and Personal Care Products Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and Western Washington University Sign License Agreement for Upwell Cosmetics to Make and Market a Marine Microalga-Derived Wax
11 April 20236 April 2023 Ugandan eager to make plant-based hair popular Ms Juliet Kakwerre Tumusiime, the chief executive and co-founder of Cheveux Organique, told Sunday Monitor that her hair cottage venture produces plant-based hair extensions from banana stems
6 April 20233 April 2023 Global Bioenergies launches Isonaturane® 16, its second cosmetic ingredient The Company has now produced the first volumes of the new ingredient and starts offering them to its future customers, namely brand owners, manufacturers and distributors
29 March 202324 March 2023 L’Oréal Becomes Third Global Company to Invest in Geno-led Venture for Sustainably Sourced Ingredients New investment promotes Green Sciences for the creation of highly innovative ingredient alternatives
24 March 202321 March 2023 Greening the beauty industry Professor Christian Euler from the University of Waterloo together with his business partner Vikram Pandit is transforming CO2 into bio-made and eco-friendly products
16 March 202314 March 2023 Givaudan acquires Amyris’ cosmetics ingredients portfolio Amyris currently sells several skincare products that use these ingredients under its Biossance brand and Givaudan will become the commercialisation partner for future sustainable beauty ingredients