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Europe launches STEROPE project to turn CO₂ into sustainable fuels
A new European project called STEROPE aims to revolutionize industrial decarbonization by converting CO₂ emissions into valuable, sustainable fuels. Over the next four years, the initiative will demonstrate how advanced Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) technologies can produce aviation fuels,…
How EU circularity policies influence China’s plastics industry
ICIS, a leading source of commodity intelligence, and CPCIF, China's foremost organization for the petroleum and chemical industry, have released a study analyzing how the European Union's new circularity regulations will influence global demand for recycled plastics, particularly affecting China's…
Nexam and Verdofoam develop bio-based foam for packaging
Nexam Chemicals has expanded its lightweight product segment thanks to new advances in bioplastic production. This breakthrough opens doors for eco-friendly packaging and insulation materials made from renewable raw materials. In collaboration with Verdofoam®, Nexam has achieved a significant milestone.…
Pow.Bio, Bühler, and ATV achieve major scale-up in continuous biomanufacturing
Pow.Bio, a pioneer in continuous biomanufacturing, has successfully scaled its platform to 3,000 liters at ATV Technologies' facility in Compiègne, France. Bühler Group, a global provider of solutions for food, feed, and advanced materials, collaborated on this milestone. The project…
Avantium’s Releaf receives key approval in Japan’s PET industry
Avantium, a pioneer in renewable and circular polymer materials, has announced that its plant-based plastic PEF, releaf®, received official approval for recycling within Japan’s PET bottle stream. The approval was granted by the Council for PET Bottle Recycling (CPBR). This…
Uluu secures $16 M to scale seaweed-based plastic alternative
Uluu has raised AUD $16 million in Series A funding to develop a demonstration plant and expand its innovative seaweed-based material technology. The funding round was led by Burda Principal Investments, a German growth investor, with support from Main Sequence,…