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The use of leaves for cellulose pulp and packaging, seaweed as a feedstock for biosynthetic fibres, plant-based surface material for car interiors and much more – The award nominees are as diverse as the thematic spectrum of the Cellulose Fibres Conference 2025 in Cologne.

CARBIOS, (Clermont-Ferrand, France) is postponing the construction of its PET biorecycling plant in Longlaville for 6 to 9 months due to delayed funding pending completion of additional financing under satisfactory conditions.

Starbucks (Seattle, WA, USA) has introduced new biodegradable, biobased straws to stores in Japan today, another important action in support of the company’s environmental promise to be resource-positive and commitment to reduce waste by half by 2030.

Although it is less abundant than carbon dioxide, methane gas contributes disproportionately to global warming because it traps more heat in the atmosphere than carbon dioxide, due to its molecular structure.

Neste (Espoo, Finland) expands its offering for the polymers and chemicals industry by introducing a co-processed renewable feedstock under its established Neste RE™ brand.

LanzaTech (Skokie, IL, USA), the carbon recycling company transforming above-ground carbon into sustainable fuels, chemicals, materials, and protein, and ArcelorMittal (Luxembourg, Luxembourg), the world’s leading integrated steel and mining company, recently announced that ethanol from ArcelorMittal's commercial flagship Steelanol facility in Ghent, Belgium, has achieved a production milestone whereby ethanol volumes have ramped to a significant enough level to support large-scale shipping by barge.

Circularise (The Hague, the Netherlands) is proud to announce significant advancements from its involvement in the Circular Foam project, which aims to revolutionise the recycling of rigid polyurethane (PU) foam.

The global textile industry, including fashion and home textiles, consumes 3.25 billion tonnes of resources each year to produce increasingly short-lived items.

European Bioplastics (Berlin, Germany) presented its 2024 edition of the market development update during the EBC24 taking place in Berlin, Germany. The report confirms the continuous growth of the global production capacities of bioplastics.

Emirates Biotech (Duabi, UAE) has selected Sulzer (Winterthur, Switzerland) as the technology provider for its upcoming Polylactic Acid (PLA) production plant in the United Arab Emirates.

New data confirms further decline in European plastics manufacturing and recycled plastics production drops for first time.

Researchers led by Takuzo Aida at the RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science (CEMS – Saitama, Japan) have developed a durable plastic that won’t contribute to microplastic pollution in our oceans.

Algenesis (Cardiff, CA, USA) has earned the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Certified Biobased Product Label for its biodegradable Soleic® TPU and polyol products: 1295A, 1270A, 1260D, and LV-02.

Researchers at the Fraunhofer WKI (Braunschweig, Germany) are developing biobased adhesives on the basis of renewable raw materials and biogenic residues.

Lactips, a French company specializing in the development, production and commercialization of a 100% biobased natural polymer that is water-soluble and biodegradable in all environments, has announced a EUR 16 million fundraising round.

Buildings are responsible for about 40 % of energy consumption and 36 % of CO2 emissions in Europe.

Clariant (Muttenz, Switzerland), a sustainability-focused specialty chemical company, today announced that its MegaMax catalyst was selected for a China’s biomass gasification-to-green methanol project.

New torrefaction approach improves mechanical properties and decomposition rate of PLA composites.

We have still not forgotten the panic and aftermaths of COVID-19 pandemic.

A comprehensive analysis of 24 scenarios across 15 reports identifies biomass, CCU and recycling as the cornerstone of the chemical industry’s feedstock in 2050.

Polyplastics (Tokyo, Japan), a global leader in engineering plastics, has announced the development of new DURACON® POM grades that are reinforced with short cellulose fiber for lower environmental impact while maintaining today’s performance requirements.

A groundbreaking new study published in ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering reveals that cellulose diacetate (CDA)-based foams made with Eastman’s (Kingsport, TN, USA) Aventa™ compostable materials rapidly biodegrade in the marine environment. 

Avantium announces the collaboration with Kirin Holdings, the Japanese beer, beverage, and wine company known for brands such as Kirin Ichiban (beer), Nama Cha, Gogo no Kōcha (teas), and Bon Rouge (wine).

ESKA and Paques Biomaterials signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the construction of the first full-scale plant for the production of PHA from paper process water.

Belgian company Orac, a leading innovator in decorative interior design, has selected INEOS Styrolution's sustainable bio-attributed materials for its new line of 3D Duropolymer® wall panels, marking a significant step towards a more sustainable future.

Technip Energies, Alterra, and Neste have signed a collaboration agreement to advance the circularity of plastics by providing the industry a standardized technology solution for chemical recycling, also referred to as “advanced recycling”.

UPM Biochemicals (Helsinki, Finland), Selenis (Portalegre, Portugal), and Bormioli Pharma (Parma, Italy) have partnered to produce the world’s first pharmaceutical bottles made from partially wood-based PET.

Farrel Pomini, a leader in continuous mixing systems for the polymer processing industry, announced a key partnership with Lummus Technology in developing a state-of-the-art plastic pyrolysis process.

European Bioplastics (EUBP) welcomes the inclusion of soil-biodegradable mulch films, coating agents, and water retention polymers in the EU Fertilising Products Regulation (FPR) and the key role given to existing standards concerning the biodegradation of mulch films in soil.

Tomorrow, the 1st PEF World Congress will kick off in Düsseldorf (30 & 31 October). The hybrid event (online & in person) will feature 23 presentations ranging from industry experts to EU Commission officials.