21 April 20269 April 2026 CO₂ Infrastructure as a Key Enabler for Carbon Capture Utilisation (CCU) and Decarbonisation – The Example of Chemiepark Knapsack in Hürth (Germany) Interview with Sebastian Trunk, Project Manager Site Development, YNCORIS
CO₂-Infrastruktur als Schlüssel zur CO₂-Valorisierung und Dekarbonisierung am Beispiel des Chemiepark Knapsack Interview mit Sebastian Trunk, Projektmanager Standortentwicklung, YNCORIS
LBB Specialties and DMC Biotechnologies Partner to Bring Fermented Inositols to the U.S. Market Next-generation ingredients produced through precision fermentation — serving the Human Nutrition, Food, Personal Care, and Life Science markets
Algenesis Cuts Carbon Footprint by Up to 65% with Soleic® Bio-Based Materials With carbon reductions of up to 65%, these results show that Soleic® plant-based polyurethanes can significantly outperform petroleum-based materials in many areas
ÄIO and tilk! launch first commercial skincare product powered by ÄIO’s bio-fermented RedOil! Developed in partnership with natural skincare brand tilk!, the new serum showcases how upcycled, bio-fermented ingredients can deliver high performance while meeting growing regulatory and sustainability demands in the cosmetics industry
Commission approves €6 billion Italian State aid scheme for renewable hydrogen The aid will bring about positive effects, in particular on the environment, as it will contribute to the decarbonisation of sectors with high emissions
Kommission genehmigt italienische Beihilferegelung im Umfang von 6 Mrd. EUR für erneuerbaren Wasserstoff Die Beihilfe wird positive Auswirkungen insbesondere auf die Umwelt haben, da sie zur Dekarbonisierung von emissionsstarken Wirtschaftszweigen beitragen wird
GS Biomats signs major commercial partnership with packaging giant Jinjinda has been expanding into eco-friendly materials including biodegradable PETG and crystallizable PET
Wissenschaftlicher Beirat übergibt Gutachten zu neuen Baumarten aus anderen Regionen für klimaresiliente Wälder Der Wissenschaftliche Beirat für Waldpolitik (WBW) hat heute Bundesminister Alois Rainer sein Gutachten „Anpassung von Wäldern durch Unterstützte Migration: Potenziale und Risiken“ übergeben
20 April 202617 April 2026 The LYCRA Company Announces Strategic Partnership on Renewable LYCRA® Fiber Agreement with Texhong Advances Sustainable Fiber Applications
The LYCRA Company kündigt strategische Partnerschaft für Renewable LYCRA®-Faser an Vereinbarung mit Texhong treibt nachhaltige Faseranwendungen voran
Your Input Matters: Participate in the RCI Survey on Renewable Carbon Terminology The transition away from virgin fossil carbon toward renewable carbon sources is gaining momentum worldwide - but discussions, definitions, and communication around this transition remain fragmented
We’ve extended our circular partnership with Rosebank Distillery Celtic Renewables has renewed its partnership with ultra-premium whisky distillery, Rosebank, part of Ian Macleod Distillers, for another three years to produce bio-based green chemicals
The entire Itabus fleet travels with Enilive HVO diesel biofuel HVOlution is a hydrogenated vegetable oil that can be used in all validated diesel engines and is available in more than 1,550 Enilive service stations in Italy
European Bioplastics begrüsst italienischen Entwurf zu industriell kompostierbaren Kunststoffverpackungen EUBP sieht in der italienischen Initiative einen Beitrag zu verbesserten Rahmenbedingungen für Hersteller und Kunden von Biokunststoffen und will den Dialog mit politischen Entscheidungsträgern in Europa weiterführen
Orta and Archroma launch denim collection dyed with wool waste Premium denim mill ORTA debuts a FiberColors® collection at Kingpins Amsterdam, using Archroma’s dyes made from pre-consumer wool waste
Fibu Receives SEK 4.26 Million from Klimatklivet to Scale Bio-Based Foam Fibu develops a renewable foam material based on wood fibers designed to replace fossil-based plastic foams used in various applications such as packaging, insulation, and acoustics
17 April 202613 April 2026 Breakthrough offers endless recycling for acrylic plastics without the environmental cost A new method for chemically recycling acrylic uses less energy and non-toxic solvents without reducing quality, so plastics can be recycled again and again
Durchbruch bietet endloses Recycling für Acrylkunststoffe ohne Umweltkosten Eine neuartige Methode für das chemische Recycling von Acrylkunststoffen braucht weniger Energie und ungiftige Lösungsmittel, ohne die Qualität des Kunststoffs zu beeinträchtigen
European Bioplastics (EUBP) welcomes Italy’s draft legislative proposal on certified industrial compostable packaging The Italian initiative is an important step in recognising the role of certified industrial compostable packaging in specific applications and in providing a clearer regulatory framework
Biodegradable barrier coating developed for paper packaging In a research project, scientists investigated how speciality paper could be equipped with a water vapour barrier without compromising its already excellent oxygen barrier properties
Biologisch abbaubare Barrierebeschichtung für Papierverpackungen entwickelt In einem vom Bund geförderten Forschungsprojekt wurde untersucht, ob sich dieses Papier somit für den Verpackungsmaterialmarkt eignet
Hyosung TNC Presents New regen™ BIO Spandex Developments at Functional Fabric Fair As the industry pushes further into renewable feedstocks, sugarcane represents where that journey is heading
Novonesis & DTU to Convert Carbon Into Protein As Part of Bill Gates-Backed Project Microbial proteins using CO2-derived acetate (or vinegar) as feedstock instead of sugar
16 April 202610 April 2026 Neutralizing CO2 at a Grand Scale The greenhouse gas CO2 can be removed from the atmosphere by using alkaline industrial wastewater - at a scale of millions of tons per year
CO2 im großen Stil neutralisieren Klimagas lässt sich mithilfe von Industrieabwässern im Millionen-Tonnen-Maßstab der Atmosphäre entziehen
The EU Biotech Act II: A vital Act for biomanufacturing in Europe Joint position paper highlights the need for a dedicated and globally ambitious legislation to deliver biomanufacturing scale‑up and market deployment in Europe
Using AI to Create Better Recycled Plastics: “SmartReUSE” Boosts the Environment and the Circular Economy Processing plastics from waste in such a way that they can be reliably used in new products while maintaining high quality
Mit künstlicher Intelligenz zu besseren Recycling-Kunststoffen: „SmartReUSE“ stärkt Umwelt und Kreislaufwirtschaft Kunststoffe aus Abfällen so aufbereiten, dass sie zuverlässig und hochwertig in neuen Produkten eingesetzt werden können
Kraig Biocraft Laboratories Deploys Over 700,000 BAM-1 Alpha Production Hybrids, Achieving Key Milestone in its Aggressive Scale-Up Plan The Company seeks to increase output to metric ton levels and is continuing the execution of its previously announced plan for rapid production expansion of recombinant spider silk
Circ Partners with China’s Xinxiang Bailu to Expand Viscose Reach in Asia’s Textile Hub American textile recycling company Circ has forged a strategic partnership with China’s Xinxiang Bailu Chemical Fiber to produce recycled-content viscose filament, enhancing its expanding footprint in Asia
15 April 20269 April 2026 Scaling CO₂-Based Methanol and Synthetic Fuels: From Pilot to Industrial Reality Methanol as a Scalable Entry Point
Nachhaltige Versorgung mit Rohstoffen Neues Verfahren FlashPhos macht aus Klärschlamm Phosphor für die Industrie
BIOGRUND partners with Seprify to bring clean-label nutraceutical tablet coatings to market Introduction of Seprify’s plant-based cellulose ingredient SilvaAlba™ as a coating solution, enabling manufacturers to achieve white appearance
From innovation to impact: key takeaways from the CBE JU Stakeholder Forum 2026 Europe’s biomass availability and strong industrial base offer a chance to reduce fossil dependency and advance the circular economy
Biokunststoff aus Gras: Wie Biowert mit AgriPlast nachhaltige Alternativen zu erdölbasierten Kunststoffen entwickelt Die Bioraffinerie im Odenwald verwandelt regionales Wiesengras in recycelbaren Biokunststoff, Energie und Dünger – ein Beispiel für funktionierende Kreislaufwirtschaft und nachhaltige Materialproduktion
Swiss industrial engineering and manufacturing company Sulzer joins Spinnova’s ecosystem This new agreement formalises Sulzer’s role in future technology development and strengthens the ecosystem with additional engineering expertise
Titan Clean Fuels and TURN2X agree e-Methane supply deal Titan to bunker e-Methane produced by TURN2X as demand for green marine fuel set to increase
14 April 20269 April 2026 Commission publishes guidance to support the implementation of new packaging rules for a more sustainable and competitive EU packaging industry Thanks to common rules, the full application of this regulation will contribute to a more sustainable and competitive packaging industry across the EU, as well as to strengthening the internal market for packaging
Kommission veröffentlicht Leitlinien zur Unterstützung der Umsetzung neuer Verpackungsvorschriften für eine nachhaltigere und wettbewerbsfähigere EU-Verpackungsbranche Dank gemeinsamer Vorschriften wird die vollständige Anwendung dieser Verordnung zu einer nachhaltigeren und wettbewerbsfähigeren Verpackungsbranche in der gesamten EU sowie zur Stärkung des Binnenmarkts für Verpackungen beitragen
Carbios: Bau der PET-Recyclinganlage in Longlaville weiterhin im Fokus – Konkretisierung des Finanzierungsrahmens Carbios meldet eine liquide Mittelposition von rund 60 Millionen Euro zum Jahresende 2025 und sieht seine operativen Ausgaben für mehr als die kommenden zwölf Monate gedeckt
Supported by significant progress in the financing of its industrial project in France, Carbios confirms its objective to build the Longlaville plant Carbios has a solid cash position, with around €60 million at the end of December 2025, allowing the Company to meet its operating expenses beyond the next 12 months
Neue Studie belegt geringe Umweltauswirkungen von Cotton made in Africa Organic-Baumwolle aus Tansania CmiA-Bio-Baumwolle kann die Textilindustrie unterstützen, gesetzliche Vorschriften einzuhalten – und dies auf Basis wissenschaftlich fundierter Zielvorgaben
New Study Shows Low Environmental Impact by Cotton made in Africa Organic Cotton from Tanzania CmiA Organic cotton can help the textile industry meet regulatory requirements as well as science-based targets
Winter 2026 BioBuzz The USDA Biopreferred Program continues to be an important part of industrial capacity and creating new and expanded markets for American farmers and rural producers
13 April 20268 April 2026 Röhm invests in chemical recycling Due to its chemical structure, polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) is particularly suitable for efficient, high-quality recycling processes, achieving more than 90% yield in depolymerization processes
Röhm investiert in chemisches Recycling Aufgrund seiner chemischen Struktur eignet sich Polymethylmethacrylat (PMMA) besonders gut für effiziente, hochwertige Recyclingprozesse mit Ausbeuten von mehr als 90 Prozent im Depolymerisationsprozess
BALK™ earns BPI’s Commercial and Home Certification in Adhesive Category Conventional adhesives in tapes, labels, and stickers persist as environmental contaminants - BALK™ addresses this critical gap with an adhesive engineered to decompose completely
ZymoChem’s BAYSE™ Becomes First Bio-Based Superabsorbent to Match and Outperform Petroleum-Based Materials New research paper reveals breakthrough performance data for a biodegradable alternative to the plastics at the heart of billions of diapers, period products, and incontinence pads produced each year