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Jet Zero Australia completes feasibility study for sustainable biorefinery
Jet Zero Australia has announced the successful completion of a feasibility study for its exciting new project, called Mandala. This milestone marks another step forward in the company’s efforts to develop a leading biofuel facility in Australia. Located in Gladstone,…
Vary Tech launches new plastic waste solutions
Vary Tech, a global leader in turning waste into valuable resources, announced a major step forward in plastic recycling. Working alongside Evonik and SupeZET, they introduced a new, full-process solution that transforms common plastic waste into high-quality chemical products like…
UPM, Michelman and BOBST develop bio-based packaging
UPM Specialty Materials, Michelman, and BOBST have developed paper packaging using bio-based coatings to help brands comply with EU single-use plastics regulations. The renewable materials provide barrier protection while supporting recyclability. The collaboration centers on Michelman's bio-based coating technology. These…
Biesterfeld partners with traceless to scale bio-based polymer
Hamburg-based distribution company Biesterfeld has entered a strategic partnership with materials innovator traceless to bring a compostable injection moulding material to the European market. Under the agreement announced on 6 May, Biesterfeld will distribute traceless-FORM, a bio-based polymer designed for…
Fashion industry convened in Copenhagen to address sustainability
More than 1,000 fashion industry stakeholders convened in Copenhagen from 5-7 May for the Global Fashion Summit 2026. The event brought together brands, retailers, policymakers, manufacturers, and innovators to tackle pressing sustainability challenges. The summit explored the theme "Building Resilient…
Renewable Materials Conference sets September date with defossilisation theme
The Renewable Materials Conference will return to Siegburg, near Cologne, Germany, from 22 to 24 September 2026, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators focused on transitioning away from fossil-based chemicals and materials. Organiser nova-Institute expects 400 to 500 participants…