© HH Chemical HH Chemical has officially launched BIODEX®, the world’s first bio-based materials brand offering a fully integrated solution across the entire value chain – from renewable raw materials to finished consumer products. This breakthrough platform establishes a closed-loop ecosystem, enabling seamless integration from green sourcing to end-use applications. The BIODEX® product portfolio spans high-performance monomers, elastomers, polymer chips, fibers, functional fabrics, and customizable garments – empowering industries to pursue a future where sustainability and performance go hand in hand. With three defining advantages – greener, softer, and more elastic – BIODEX® supports a wide range of applications across textiles and apparel, automotive, aerospace, personal care, and biomedical sectors. The brand introduces a new era of sustainable living that balances advanced functionality with elevated aesthetics, helping accelerate the global transition toward greener manufacturing and healthier consumption. Next-Generation Performance with Verified Environmental Gains BIODEX® outperforms conventional synthetic fibers in softness, elasticity, breathability, and shape retention—while delivering a dramatic environmental advantage. Compared to petroleum-based nylon polymers, BIODEX® reduces carbon emissions by up to 73% during production and is fully recyclable at the end of its lifecycle, establishing a new industry benchmark for balancing performance with sustainability. “The launch of BIODEX® represents a major breakthrough in bio-based materials science and reflects our deep commitment to global consumer well-being and environmental stewardship under the ESG framework,” said Leo Wang, Co-Founder and General Manager of HH Chemical, in an interview with the Singapore Economic Development Board. Advancing Material Solutions for Complex, Long-Standing Needs BIODEX® is already disrupting traditional product categories through material innovation. For instance, conventional foam used in women’s lingerie and swimwear has long posed health and environmental concerns due to potential toxic emissions during manufacturing and disposal. BIODEX® offers a safer, more breathable, fully recyclable, and cost-efficient alternative – designed for women of all skin tones and cultural backgrounds seeking comfort without compromise. Bridging the Lab-to-Market Gap Through Global Scientific Collaboration BIODEX® was developed through a joint research initiative between HH Chemical and the National University of Singapore (NUS), under the SINERGY (Singapore Consortium for Synthetic Biology). Leveraging palm oil byproducts and HH Chemical’s proprietary biosynthesis platform, the BIODEX® series was patented and scaled for commercial production in 2023. Now, BIODEX® is expanding into high-value segments including healthcare, sustainable packaging, and eco-industrial materials, aligning with the global circular economy and empowering partners to transform their product portfolios through green innovation. As global momentum toward carbon neutrality intensifies, BIODEX® aims to serve as a catalyst for change – connecting research, manufacturing, and consumer ecosystems through material science to drive a more efficient, sustainable, and environmentally responsible future. About HH Chemical HH Chemical is a global leader in bio-based materials innovation. The company offers end-to-end capabilities across the bio-based value chain – from monomer and polymer R&D and manufacturing to commercial applications and ESG-driven solutions. Its proprietary PDO (1,3- Propanediol) and PTT (polytrimethylene terephthalate) platforms are fully commercialized and deployed at scale. Source HH Chemical, press release, 2025-05-30. Supplier BIODEX® (HH Chemical) EDP Singapore Economic Development Board National University of Singapore (NUS) Share Renewable Carbon News – Daily Newsletter Subscribe to our daily email newsletter – the world's leading newsletter on renewable materials and chemicals Subscribe

FlexBIO team with new fermenter © Invest in Scotland, FlexBIO Located at FlexBIO, the Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre’s (IBioIC) scale-up facility at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, installation of the new fermenter was made possible by a £847,000 grant from Scottish Enterprise, Scotland’s national economic development agency. The launch event, which took place across FlexBIO and the National Robotarium, brought together key industry stakeholders for a morning of networking and presentations, as well as the chance to view the fermenter in situ and learn more about how it will be used to support young companies. The investment expands IBioIC’s scale-up capabilities significantly, increasing upstream bioprocessing capacity tenfold – from 30 litres to 300 litres. The fermenter – a type of bioreactor used to cultivate microorganisms – offers a crucial bridge between lab-scale development and full-scale production, allowing businesses to conduct trials without disrupting their day-to-day operations or bearing the high cost of purchasing the expensive equipment themselves. Fermentation is a key stage of bioprocessing involving active ingredients such as yeast, bacteria and algae. End uses span a wide range of sectors, from cultivated meat and alternative proteins for the food sector, to natural dyes and fibres for sustainable textiles, and bio-based ingredients for medicines and cosmetics. Products created through biological processes instead of petrochemicals provide a sustainable alternative to traditional manufacturing. However, translating lab-based science into industry-ready processes remains a major challenge for bio-based businesses. The high cost of infrastructure, such as large-scale fermenters, in one barrier – but many companies also lack the in-house expertise needed to scale up. FlexBIO helps to bridge both gaps by offering access to equipment and technical know-how under one roof. Addressing this well-recognised ‘valley of death’ in industrial biotechnology has become a strategic investment focus for the Scottish Government and a central element of the nation’s commitment to reaching net zero by 2045. Mark Bustard, CEO of IBioIC, said: “The new fermenter will provide a significant boost for Scotland’s bioeconomy, offering the vital scale-up infrastructure that many companies need to take the next step. It enables a smoother transition from lab research to industrial production, giving businesses greater confidence and credibility as they seek investment to scale. Beyond that, it also reinforces Scotland’s reputation as a hub for sustainable innovation and a leading destination for producing bio-based products and materials.” The support from Scottish Enterprise will help accelerate the growth of industrial biotechnology in Scotland through the new fermenter facility. It also helps address the investment challenges in the industry and the access issues faced by aspiring bio-based manufacturing companies. Adrian Gillespie, CEO at Scottish Enterprise, said: “Providing access to cutting-edge equipment, like this fermenter, is a vital step in supporting Scotland’s bio-based manufacturers to reach their full potential. Using these facilities will help ambitious spinouts, start-ups and smaller companies to scale up, accelerating their journey from the lab to full-scale production. At Scottish Enterprise, we’re focused on helping more companies to scale, creating more high-quality jobs and economic growth for Scotland.” © Scottish Enterprise About the Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre The Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre (IBioIC) was established in 2014 to stimulate growth of the Industrial Biotechnology (IB) in Scotland. IBioIC is recognised as a European centre of excellence and connects world-leading industry with outstanding academic expertise and government to bring new IB processes and products to the global market. IBioIC is a key driver of Scotland’s National Plan for Industrial Biotechnology, which recently set a new target of £1.2 billion in associated turnover and 4,000 direct employees by 2025 for the industry in Scotland. IBioIC facilitates collaboration, provides scale-up capabilities, creates networks and develops skills and training provisions. IBioIC has 230+ industry members, over 70% of which are SME or micro companies. To date, IBioIC has provided support for more than 260 companies, across a range of collaborative innovation projects, fostering academic-business partnership and co-funded by business. A total investment of £6.8 million to date has leveraged an additional £35 million from businesses, follow-on funding from other sources or partnering with other funding initiatives. As a direct outcome from the collaborative projects funded alone, 327 high value green jobs have been protected or created by the businesses involved, leading to a further 3,000 jobs. IBioIC has supported 500+ students through its skills and training partnerships across 18 Universities and research institutes and four Further Education Colleges in Scotland. www.IBioIC.com About Scottish Enterprise Scottish Enterprise (SE) is Scotland’s national economic development agency and a non-departmental public body of the Scottish Government. It supports businesses to innovate and scale to transform the Scottish economy by focusing on new market opportunities through targeted investment, innovation and internationalisation. Source Scottish Enterprise, press release, 2025-06-03. Supplier Heriot-Watt University Edinburgh Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre (IBioIC) National Robotarium Scottish Enterprise The Scottish Government Share Renewable Carbon News – Daily Newsletter Subscribe to our daily email newsletter – the world's leading newsletter on renewable materials and chemicals Subscribe

Überreichung des Sonderpreises durch Prof. Dr. Anja Faße, Prorektorin des TUM Campus Straubing (li.), an das Team Looppack (v.li.): Patrick Grimmeisen und Tomás Federico Kochendörfer © German Popp Mit einem Sonderpreis für die beste Entwicklungsleistung sind zwei Absolventen der Technischen Hochschule Würzburg-Schweinfurt (THWS) mit ihrem Start-up Looppack beim diesjährigen PlanB-Wettbewerb für Bioökonomie-Start-ups ausgezeichnet worden. Das Looppack-Team entwickelt biobasierte Dämmstoffe und wurde bereits über die KickStart-Förderung des Start-up Labs Werk:Raum an der THWS unterstützt. „PlanB – Biobasiert. Business. Bayern.“ ist ein bayernweiter Wettbewerb für nachhaltige Geschäftsideen im Bereich Bioökonomie. Seit 2014 wird er alle zwei Jahre von der BioCampus Straubing GmbH ausgerichtet und durch das Bayerische Wirtschaftsministerium gefördert. Ziel ist es, biobasierte Innovationen zu unterstützen, die einen Beitrag zu einer klimafreundlichen Wirtschaft leisten. Vor rund 140 Gästen präsentierten die besten Teams beim Prämierungsevent ihre Ideen. Obwohl Looppack nicht unter den Finalisten war, überzeugten Patrick Grimmeisen und Tomás Federico Kochendörfer die Jury durch ihren starken Fortschritt während der Wettbewerbsphase. Looppack entwickelt biobasierte Alternativen zu konventionellen Baustoffen auf Basis von Pilzmyzel – dem Wurzelgeflecht von Pilzen. Ziel ist es, umweltfreundliche Lösungen für die Bauindustrie zu schaffen und biologische Kreisläufe zu fördern. In Kombination mit regionalen Reststoffen wie Stroh oder Sägespänen entsteht ein funktioneller Verbundwerkstoff, der sich besonders für die Herstellung von umweltfreundlichen Dämmstoffen eignet. Diese biobasierte Alternative zu herkömmlichen Baustoffen wie Styropor oder Mineralwolle sind kompostierbar, schadstofffrei und tragen zur CO₂-Senkung im Bausektor bei. Das Team konzentriert sich aktuell auf Anwendungen im Bereich Wand-, Decken- und Bodendämmung und verfolgt dabei einen ganzheitlichen Ansatz, der ökologische Kreisläufe schließt und lokale Ressourcen sinnvoll nutzt. © Looppack Das Projekt befindet sich aktuell noch in der Vorgründungsphase. Die Entwicklung wurde ermöglicht durch die KickStart-Förderung des Start-up Labs Werk:Raum an der THWS. Mit 7.500 Euro Förderung konnte Looppack erste Materialien und Prototypen entwickeln. Auch das Labor des Gründerteams befindet sich in den Räumlichkeiten des Werk:Raums. Über das Startup-Lab Werk:Raum Der Werk:Raum ist das Innovationslabor der THWS und erstreckt sich über 500 Quadratmeter auf vier Etagen in der Landwehrstraße 46 in Schweinfurt. Der Werk:Raum bietet eine inspirierende Umgebung für Kreativität, Networking und technisches Experimentieren – Studierende und Mitarbeitende können Ideen entwickeln und sie anschließend in voll ausgestatteten Laboren und einer mechanischen Werkstatt in Prototypen umsetzen. Weitere Informationen auf der Webseite des Werk:Raums. Über die THWS Die Technische Hochschule Würzburg-Schweinfurt (THWS) zählt zu den größten Hochschulen für angewandte Wissenschaften in Bayern und steht seit ihrer Gründung im Jahr 1971 für hervorragende Lehre und angewandte Forschung. Mit rund 9.000 Studierenden und einem breit gefächerten Angebot von mehr als 60 Studiengängen deckt die THWS ein weites Spektrum ab, das von Technik über Wirtschafts- und Sozialwissenschaften sowie Sprache bis hin zu Gestaltung reicht. Die THWS ist nicht nur regional in Franken und Bayern verwurzelt, sondern auch stark international ausgerichtet, was sich in zahlreichen Kooperationen und Austauschprogrammen weltweit und nicht zuletzt in einem vielseitigen englischsprachigen Studienangebot widerspiegelt. Kontakt Technische Hochschule Würzburg-Schweinfurt Startup-Lab Werk:Raum Katharina Pfeuffer E-Mail: katharina.pfeuffer@thws.de Source Technische Hochschule Würzburg-Schweinfurt, Pressemitteilung, 2025-05-26. Supplier Looppack Technische Hochschule Würzburg-Schweinfurt thws TUM Campus Straubing for Biotechnology and Sustainability (TUMCS) Wirtschaftsministerium Bayern Share Renewable Carbon News – Daily Newsletter Subscribe to our daily email newsletter – the world's leading newsletter on renewable materials and chemicals Subscribe

The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), in collaboration with the Netherlands Innovation Network, released a White Paper titled, “Towards a Greener Tomorrow: Indo-Dutch Opportunities for the Biotransition”. This joint effort outlines opportunities for India and the Netherlands to collaborate in building a sustainable and resilient bioeconomy. A strategic roadmap to accelerate Indo-Dutch cooperation in sustainable bio-based innovation Drawing on insights from the India-Netherlands Joint Innovation Mission Workshop and the Indo-Dutch Tech Summit, held in October 2024 and February 2025 respectively, the White Paper explores policy frameworks, growth projections, and emerging areas of synergy between the two nations, particularly in bioenergy, biochemicals, and bio-based materials. The Paper reflects a shared vision for a low-carbon, circular economy powered by biological resources, offering pathways for industrial cooperation, technological exchange, and coordinated policy action. Commenting on the White Paper, H.E. Marisa Gerards, Ambassador of the Netherlands to India, highlighted, “This report reflects the strong and evolving partnership between India and the Netherlands. By working together, we can turn our shared climate goals into practical, future-ready solutions in the bioeconomy space. The White Paper will be an instrument to reach our desired results.” Counselor-Innovation Dr Dhoya Snijders, the Netherlands Embassy in India, remarked, “We launched this White Paper to highlight the growing opportunities in India’s bioeconomy—especially with the government’s focus on biomanufacturing and recent R&D initiatives. With greater international engagement, these efforts can have an even wider impact.” From India’s perspective, the partnership aligns with national priorities on sustainable development and climate action. Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director General, TERI, highlighted, “The Netherlands is a global leader in the biotransition, harnessing its strengths in agriculture, biotechnology, and R&D to build a robust bioeconomy. As co-leads under the Mission Innovation platform, India and the Netherlands share a common vision to advance biorefineries and sustainable bio-based solutions. At TERI, our research supports this vision focusing on biofuels, biochemicals, and bio-commodities through a zero-waste, circular approach.” Adding a scientific perspective, Dr Sanjukta Subudhi, Associate Director, Microbial Biofuels & Biochemicals, TERI, said, “The shift towards sustainable, bio-based solutions is not just about technology, it is about redefining how we grow and consume. With our focus on microbial bioprocessing, enzymatic innovations and innovative downstream recovery of biomolecules, we aim to support India’s biotransition and enable scalable, science-driven collaborations with Dutch partners.” The global move towards a bio-based economy represents a fundamental transformation in how countries approach sustainability, innovation, and industrial development. Bioeconomy is more than a sector, it is an integrative approach that touches energy, health, agriculture, and manufacturing. With the global bioeconomy expected to generate up to $30 trillion by 2050, India stands as one of its most significant drivers, combining policy ambition with scientific capability and entrepreneurial momentum. India’s biotransition goals align with its climate commitments and development agenda, calling for the use of renewable biological resources to meet growing demand for energy, materials, and chemicals. Through platforms such as the Global Biofuel Alliance (GBA), and through international partnerships, such as with the Netherlands, India is paving the way for scalable, nature-based industrial solutions. This White Paper provides a roadmap for fostering cross-border innovation, shaping collaborative R&D agendas, and supporting business-led initiatives that can strengthen value chains in both countries. This study aims to serve as a valuable knowledge tool for policymakers, industries, and research institutions in identifying opportunities for Indo-Dutch collaboration while advancing joint ventures that contribute meaningfully to the global clean growth agenda. Access White Paper Here: https://teriin.org/policy-brief/towards-greener-tomorrow-white-paper-indo-dutch-opportunities-biotransition Source The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), press release, 2025-06-03. Supplier Embassy of the Netherlands in New Delhi Netherlands Innovation Network The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) Share Renewable Carbon News – Daily Newsletter Subscribe to our daily email newsletter – the world's leading newsletter on renewable materials and chemicals Subscribe

Industrial chemicals and chemical products have been increasingly used for practical societal services such as health care, personal care, food preservation, crop protection, housing, and transportation. In most cases, the use of these chemicals has also implied their immediate or delayed release into the environment, often with unforeseen or unintended consequences. A plea for specialized design phases and production processes of these chemicals, preceding their introduction, to ensure their environmental friendliness. Two questions DDT Two questions loom large over our present production processes: why do large-scale releases of chemicals into the environment still occur? And what is the effect of efforts to limit this practice? These questions are particularly pressing in the case of ‘forever chemicals’, such as DDT and PFAS. These form a special category based on their persistence and adverse effects on health and well-being of humans and other organisms. In recent years, scientific concepts such as exposome and eco-exposome have been developed to systematically characterize, monitor, and measure the adverse effects of chemicals in the environment. At the same time, legislative and regulatory measures have been taken that target all or specific categories of chemicals. Much remains to be done to bring the full life cycle of chemicals in the environment under acceptable control. Beneficial services From the 20th century onwards, chemicals have been specifically manufactured to be released into the environment to provide beneficial societal services. Currently, over 350,000 chemicals and chemical mixtures are registered for production and use worldwide, and this number is still growing by many hundreds each year. The use of chemicals can vary considerably over time, from seconds (the head of a match being struck) to decades (interior paint). Spatial application can also vary from very small areas (toothpaste) to large areas (pesticides). Some chemicals are produced with the goal of release into the environment. Others are environmental pollutants, produced as by-products of industrial production processes and the use of fossil fuels. Like dyes, or sulphur and nitrogen oxides, byproducts of burning fossil fuels. We can call the entire life cycle of human exposure to the environment (including lifestyle factors) the ‘exposome’. Most pharmaceuticals used in veterinary medicine are released directly into the environment. Examples include the anti-inflammatory drug diclofenac, which decimated vulture populations on the Indian subcontinent; and the antiparasitic drug ivermectin, which interferes with aquatic and terrestrial organisms. The exposome Diclofenac Monitoring and measuring the environmental impact of pharmaceuticals such as diclofenac and ivermectin on non-human organisms was one of the reasons for extending the exposome concept to ‘eco-exposome’. But it is clear that innovative R&D aimed at new materials focuses strongly on the user experience and not on the environmental performance of these products. Nevertheless, we can categorize some chemicals as ‘forever chemicals’, because they give rise to the most enduring and difficult to address environmental and health problems. This category includes both chemicals that are introduced into the environment intentionally (e.g. pesticides) and unintentionally (e.g. lead compounds and CFCs). A time lag between introduction and regulatory measures CFCs & Ozone. © Nicole Leihe, Wikimedia Commons. The introduction of chemicals to the market often addresses a pressing societal need. For example, Paul Müller’s discovery of the insecticidal properties of DDT played a major role in the fight against malaria, even leading to Müller’s Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1948. The introduction of leaded gasoline in the early 1920s led to improved engine performance and fuel economy in automobiles. The replacement of toxic and flammable refrigerants with CFCs led to the rapid introduction of affordable, safe, and efficient refrigerators in American homes in the 1930s. The benefits of these chemicals were emphasized and their adverse effects were often neglected. For example, Thomas Midgley, who discovered the knock-resistant properties of tetraethyl lead in gasoline in 1921, suffered from lead poisoning as early as 1922. There was little or no discussion of the potential environmental or social impacts when the chemicals were introduced. Because of these characteristics, there often is a long lag between their commercial and environmental introduction, and the introduction of legal and regulatory measures to address the resulting environmental impacts. Years of research and sustained lobbying The phase-out of ‘forever chemicals’ is usually preceded by a long period of observed and reported adverse health and/or environmental effects. Lovelock (1971) reported on CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons) in the atmosphere in 1971, and three years later Molina and Rowland (1974) published their seminal paper on ozone depletion by CFCs. The Montreal Convention, aimed at the phase-out of CFCs, came into force in 1987. By international standards of public policy, this would be considered a rapid process. The opposite is true of lead in gasoline. Lead in gasoline was not phased out until 1970. Leaded gasoline was widely used, and most automotive internal combustion engines depended on it. A possible chemical replacement for tetraethyl lead was the substance MTBE (methyl tert-butyl ether), which was more expensive and also turned out to be a ‘forever chemical’ itself. Years of research and sustained lobbying were required before the health effects of lead compounds were widely recognized and before societal and regulatory measures directed at the introduction of unleaded gasoline could begin. There were lengthy delays in regulatory and legal action; because of economic interests of global chemical and automotive industries and car owners worldwide. In contrast, effective and less persistent chemical substitutes for CFCs were available at similar cost, and refrigeration manufacturers could adapt their products to the new refrigerants with relative ease. Persistent Organic Pollutants In the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) of 2001, it was agreed to phase out DDT and other persistent halogenated compounds such as PCBs. Of all the substances currently covered by the POPs Convention, PFAS compounds are the most difficult to tackle because of their versatility. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a large group of thousands of synthetic compounds that are used in a very wide range of products, such as personal care products like shampoo and lipstick, waterproof textiles and fire-fighting foam. A common characteristic of ‘everlasting chemicals’: they serve societal functions. Vested commercial interests and a lack of alternatives are just some of the obstacles that stand in the way. Signing a treaty like the POPs Convention is necessary, but not sufficient. It is just one of many other steps needed for a successful phase-out process. Relevant findings from the EEA reports include the following: A. Precautionary measures, often portrayed as a barrier to innovation, could still stimulate innovation, as long as they are supported by adequate regulation and tailored fiscal measures. B. More inclusiveness in decision-making is needed to increase public trust. It is notable that the potential role of citizen science was not mentioned. C. Better monitoring should reduce the delays between early warnings and action. D. The quality and value of risk assessments should be improved. E. There should be more general pricing of chemicals based on side effects, following the ‘polluter pays principle’. Possible solutions Several proposals have been made for reducing the effect of ever-lasting chemicals. Like designing molecules for degradation as a condition for release and use in the environment. Or ‘chemical simplification’ as a future goal for innovation in chemical science and industry. In a significant recent development, the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) adopted a resolution on the responsible management of chemicals and waste on 2 March 2022. A new IPCC-style Intergovernmental Science-Policy Panel (SPP) on Chemicals, Waste and Pollution Prevention is now being established. It is noteworthy that there is hardly any mention of enforcement and sanctions. Bans and phase-outs should be taken seriously. Paradoxically, the reason that international treaties such as the POPs Convention could be adopted is precisely because their ratification generally has little effect on the governments involved. By ratifying a treaty, a country voluntarily accepts legal obligations under international law. Without adequate enforcement and effective sanctions, international treaties can remain paper tigers. Conditions for introduction Furthermore, it would be best to treat the introduction of all new chemicals in the same way as the introduction of new pharmaceuticals. Binding conditions should be established, together with a monitoring programme under the auspices of the IPPC-like body SPP. This same body should also collect evidence of possible side effects after the chemical has been introduced into the environment, in the same way as the continuous monitoring of pharmaceuticals for possible side effects after their introduction into health care. ‘Chemical simplification’ should be rewarded by preventing the introduction of unnecessary new products. In conclusion, all of this ultimately points to the need to end the unsustainable production and consumption of chemicals in order to stay within the safe limits of our planet. Although awareness is increasing, education is improving, industrial production is greening, and societal consumption processes and environmental behaviour are improving and adapting, this is not enough. Chemicals can be truly sustainable throughout their life cycle if, and only if, the marketing and use phases are preceded by specialized design phases and production processes that ensure the environmental friendliness of these chemicals. This is an abbreviated version of the essay: Anton J.M. Schoot Uiterkamp (2025). Environmental fate of chemicals in societal use, Journal of Integrative Environmental Sciences, 22:1, 2507611, DOI:10.1080/1943815X.2025.2507611 Author Ton Schoot Uiterkamp Source Bio Based Press, 2025-06-02. Supplier European Environment Agency (EEA) Umweltversammlung der Vereinten Nationen (UNEA) Share Renewable Carbon News – Daily Newsletter Subscribe to our daily email newsletter – the world's leading newsletter on renewable materials and chemicals Subscribe

© INERATEC Das deutsche Cleantech-Unternehmen INERATEC hat heute ERA ONE offiziell eröffnet – eine Power-to-Liquid-Anlage zur Herstellung von e-Fuels und e-Chemikalien, die eine neue Ära für nachhaltige Mobilität einläutet. Die Anlage in Frankfurt-Höchst ist die größte ihrer Art in Europa und wird jährlich bis zu 2.500 Tonnen CO₂-neutrale e-Fuels produzieren. Damit stehen in Europa erstmals kommerzielle Mengen synthetischer Kraftstoffe zur Verfügung – ein entscheidender Schritt, um die EU-Klimaziele für 2030 bzw. 2050 zu erreichen. Den Betrieb hat INERATEC vor wenigen Wochen aufgenommen. „Mit ERA ONE bieten wir eine echte Lösung für eines der größten Probleme unserer Zeit: Emissionen in schwer zu elektrifizierenden Sektoren wie der Luftfahrt und der Schifffahrt zu senken. Klimaneutrale e-Fuels sind nicht nur technologisch möglich. ERA ONE zeigt, dass sie auch marktreif sind“, erklärte Dr.-Ing. Tim Böltken, CEO von INERATEC, bei der feierlichen Eröffnung mit hochrangigen Gästen aus Politik, Wirtschaft und Wissenschaft. „Wir ersetzen fossile Moleküle durch grüne Moleküle und leisten damit einen entscheidenden Beitrag für eine klimafreundliche Zukunft.“ Leuchtturmprojekt für die Skalierung der Produktionstechnologie Der hessische Wirtschaftsminister Kaweh Mansoori kommentierte die Bedeutung der Anlage in Frankfurt: „Die Eröffnung von ERA ONE markiert einen richtungsweisenden Meilenstein für eine eigenständige europäische Energieversorgung und zeigt, wie attraktiv der Industriestandort Hessen für innovative Unternehmen ist. Nachhaltig produzierte synthetische Kraftstoffe sind unerlässlich für eine klimafreundliche Zukunft des Luftverkehrs. Das Projekt steht für die Verbindung von moderner Technologie, ökologischer Verantwortung und neuen, hochwertigen Industriezweigen.“ Das modulare Anlagendesign von INERATEC ermöglicht eine schnelle und effiziente Erweiterung der Produktionskapazitäten. Bis 2030 plant das Unternehmen, die jährliche Produktion durch weitere Projekte zu vervielfachen. Diese Skalierung ist entscheidend für die Erfüllung regulatorischer Vorgaben wie der ReFuelEU Aviation-Verordnung, die verbindliche Quoten für nachhaltige Flugkraftstoffe festlegt. Synthetische Kraftstoffe aus CO2 und Wasserstoff ERA ONE nutzt CO₂ aus biogenen Quellen sowie grünen Wasserstoff, um synthetisches Rohöl herzustellen. Dieses wird zu nachhaltigem Flugkraftstoff (e-SAF), e-Diesel und anderen Produkten weiterverarbeitet. Die beiden Ausgangsstoffe für die neue Anlage in Frankfurt-Höchst kommen direkt aus dem Industriepark: Das CO2 stammt aus einer Biogasanlage, die Abfälle recycelt, der Wasserstoff ist ein Nebenprodukt einer Chlorproduktion. INERATEC e-Fuels sind „drop-in ready“, das heißt, sie können ohne Anpassungen an bestehenden Systemen wie Flugzeugtriebwerken eingesetzt werden. Neben nachhaltigen Kraftstoffen kann das synthetische Rohöl auch als Basischemikalie, zum Beispiel für die Produktion nachhaltiger Kunststoffe verwendet werden. Damit dient die Technologie auch der nachhaltigen Transformation der chemischen Industrie. Starke Finanzierungspartner unterstreichen strategische Bedeutung ERA ONE wird unter anderem mit einem Finanzierungspaket von 70 Millionen Euro ermöglicht, das sich aus 40 Millionen Euro Venture Debt der Europäischen Investitionsbank (EIB) und einem Zuschuss von 30 Millionen Euro durch Breakthrough Energy Catalyst zusammensetzt. Die Unterstützung dieser beiden bedeutenden Investoren unterstreicht die strategische Bedeutung des Projekts für die Dekarbonisierung schwer zu elektrifizierender Sektoren. Auch das Umweltinnovationsprogramm, ausgerufen durch das Bundesumweltministerium, fördert die kommerzielle Umsetzung der technologischen Innovation INERATEC. Zu den weiteren Investoren von INERATEC zählen unter anderem Piva Capital, HG Ventures, TDK Ventures, Copec WIND Ventures, RockCreek, Emerald, Samsung Ventures, ENGIE New Ventures, Safran Corporate Ventures und Honda. Über INERATEC INERATEC steht für Defossilisierung und Dekarbonisierung. Das Unternehmen produziert e-Fuels und e-Chemikalien: CO2-neutrale Ersatzstoffe für fossile Brennstoffe, die in der Luftfahrt, der Schifffahrt und der chemischen Industrie eingesetzt werden. Die modularen, skalierbaren Anlagen nutzen erneuerbaren Wasserstoff und biogenes CO2 zur Herstellung von synthetischem Kerosin, Benzin, Diesel, Wachsen, Methanol oder Erdgas. Das Unternehmen hat seinen Sitz in Karlsruhe und wird von verschiedenen internationalen Investoren unterstützt. Source INERATEC, Pressemitteilung, 2025-06-03. Supplier Breakthrough Energy Bundesministerium für Umwelt und Verbraucherschutz (BMUV) European Investment Bank (EIB) Hessisches Ministerium für Wirtschaft, Energie, Verkehr und Wohnen INERATEC - Innovative Reactor Technology Share Renewable Carbon News – Daily Newsletter Subscribe to our daily email newsletter – the world's leading newsletter on renewable materials and chemicals Subscribe

© INERATEC The German cleantech company INERATEC today officially inaugurated ERA ONE, a Power-to-Liquid plant for the production of e-Fuels and e-Chemicals that will usher in a new era of sustainable mobility. The plant in Frankfurt-Höchst is the largest of its kind in Europe and will produce up to 2,500 tonnes of carbon-neutral e-Fuels annually. This will make commercial-scale volumes of synthetic fuels available in Europe for the first time – and marks a decisive step towards achieving the EU’s 2030 and 2050 climate targets. INERATEC started operating the plant a few weeks ago. “With ERA ONE, we offer a genuine solution to one of the biggest problems of our time: emissions in sectors that are hard to electrify, like aviation and shipping. Climate-neutral e-Fuels are not just technologically possible. ERA ONE shows that they are also ready for the market,” explained Tim Böltken, co-founder and CEO of INERATEC, at the grand opening ceremony, which was attended by high-ranking guests from politics, industry and science. “We are replacing fossil molecules with green molecules – and thereby making a decisive contribution to a climate-friendly future.” Flagship project for the scaling of production technology Kaweh Mansoori, Minister of Economic Affairs for the State of Hessen, commented on the significance of the plant in Frankfurt: “The opening of ERA ONE marks a landmark milestone for an independent European energy supply. It demonstrates the attractiveness of Hesse as a location for innovative companies. This project embodies the fusion of modern technology, ecological responsibility, and the development of new, high-quality industries.” The modular design of INERATECs plants makes it possible to quickly and efficiently expand production capacity. By 2030, the company plans to increase its annual production several times over with additional projects. This scaling is crucial for achieving regulatory requirements, such as the ReFuelEU Aviation regulation, which sets binding quotas for sustainable aviation fuels. Synthetic fuels from CO2 and hydrogen ERA ONE uses CO₂ from biogenic sources and green hydrogen to produce synthetic crude oil, which is then processed into sustainable aviation fuel (e-SAF), e-Diesel and other products. The two feedstocks for the new plant come directly from the Frankfurt-Höchst industrial park where it is located. The CO2 comes from a biogas plant that recycles waste, and the hydrogen is a byproduct of chlorine production. INERATEC e-Fuels are “drop-in ready”, meaning they can be used without any modifications to existing systems, such as aircraft engines. Synthetic crude oil can be used not only to produce sustainable fuel but also base chemicals, such as in the production of sustainable plastics. Thus, the technology also contributes to the sustainable transformation of the chemical industry. Strong financing partners underscore strategic importance ERA ONE is being made possible by, among other things, a €70 million financing package consisting of €40 million in venture debt from the European Investment Bank (EIB) and a €30 million grant from Breakthrough Energy Catalyst. The support of these two major investors underscores the project’s strategic importance for the decarbonisation of sectors that are hard to electrify. The Environmental Innovation Programme launched by Germany’s Federal Ministry for the Environment is also providing funding for the commercial implementation of INERATEC’s technological innovation. Other investors in INERATEC include Piva Capital, HG Ventures, TDK Ventures, Copec WIND Ventures, RockCreek, Emerald, Samsung Ventures, ENGIE New Ventures, Safran Corporate Ventures and Honda. About INERATEC INERATEC is committed to defossilizing and decarbonizing the world. The company produces e-Fuels and e-Chemicals: carbon-neutral fossil fuel substitutes for use in the aviation, shipping and chemical industries. Its modular, scalable plants use renewable hydrogen and biogenic CO2 to produce synthetic kerosene, gasoline, diesel, waxes, methanol and natural gas. The company is based in Karlsruhe, Germany, and backed by diverse international investors. Source INERATEC, press release, 2025-06-03. Supplier Breakthrough Energy Bundesministerium für Umwelt und Verbraucherschutz (BMUV) European Investment Bank (EIB) Hessisches Ministerium für Umwelt, ländlichen Raum und Verbraucherschutz (HMULV) INERATEC - Innovative Reactor Technology Share Renewable Carbon News – Daily Newsletter Subscribe to our daily email newsletter – the world's leading newsletter on renewable materials and chemicals Subscribe

Überblick der nova Markt- und Trendreports rund um erneuerbaren Kohlenstoff © nova-Institute Das Portfolio der Marktreports des nova-Instituts deckt alle relevanten Themen rund um erneuerbaren Kohlenstoff ab. Die Berichte tauchen tief in die Materie der Einsatzstoffe für die chemische Industrie ein, von Biomasse über CO₂ bis hin zum chemischen Recycling. Sie bieten einen umfassenden Überblick über bio- und CO₂-basierte Building-Blocks und Polymere, die fortschrittliche Recycling-Landschaft sowie spezifische erneuerbare Building-Blocks wie Naphtha, umfassende Analysen der chinesischen bio-basierten und biologisch abbaubaren Polymere sowie Richtlinien, Standards und Labels für bio-basierte Produkte. Das nova-Institut bietet auch Berichte über Technologie, Politik, Schlüsselakteure und die neuesten zugänglichen Marktdaten. Die Markt- und Trendberichte wurden von nova-Wissenschaftlerinnen und Wissenschaftlern gemeinsam mit führenden internationalen Expertinnen und Experten erstellt und gehören zu den zuverlässigsten und anerkanntesten Quellen auf dem Markt. Um einen Überblick über die Themen sowie weitere Einblicke in wirtschaftliche und technologische Aspekte zu erhalten, bot das nova-Institut am 28. November 2024 eine kostenlose nova-Session an. In dieser Sitzung präsentierten nova-Experten wichtige Erkenntnisse zu alternativem Naphtha, biobasierten Polymeren, fortschrittlichem Recycling und dem chinesischen Markt für biologisch abbaubare Kunststoffe. Eine vollständige Aufzeichnung dieser nova Session finden Sie hier: By loading the video, you agree to YouTube’s privacy policy. Learn more Load video Always unblock YouTube nova Session zu den nova Markt- und Trendreports rund um erneuerbaren Kohlenstoff © nova-Institute Mit dem Rabattcode „Summer2025” erhalten Sie 20 % Rabatt auf 30 Marktberichte. Alle Berichte sind erhältlich unter https://renewable-carbon.eu/commercial-reports. Das zeitlich begrenzte Angebot umfasst unter anderem die folgenden umfassenden Marktberichte: NEU: “Bio-based Building Blocks and Polymers – Global Capacities, Production and Trends 2024-2029” “Bio-based Building Blocks and Polymers – Global Capacities, Production and Trends 2024-2029” © nova-Institut 2024 war ein respektables Jahr für bio-basierte Polymere: Es wird ein CAGR von insgesamt 13 % bis 2029 erwartet. Bio-basierte, biologisch abbaubare Polymere verfügen insgesamt über große installierte Kapazitäten. Es wird ein CAGR von 17 % bis 2029 erwartet. Die derzeitige durchschnittliche Kapazitätsauslastung ist mit 65 % jedoch moderat. Im Gegensatz dazu haben biobasierte, nicht biologisch abbaubare Polymere eine deutlich höhere Auslastung von 90 %, ihr Wachstum wird aber bis 2029 nur bei 10 % liegen. Die Produktion von Epoxidharzen und PUR wächst mit 9 bzw. 8 % moderat, während die Kapazitäten von PP und zyklischem APC um 30 % steigen. Trotz des Rückgangs der PLA-Produktion in Asien sind die Kapazitäten um 40 % gestiegen. Das Gleiche gilt für die PHA-Kapazitäten. Kommerzielle Neueinsteiger wie Kaseinpolymere und PEF verzeichneten einen Anstieg der Produktionskapazitäten und werden voraussichtlich bis 2029 weiter stark wachsen. https://renewable-carbon.eu/publications/product/bio-based-building-blocks-and-polymers-global-capacities-production-and-trends-2024-2029-pdf/ NEU: „Alternative Naphtha – Replacing Fossil-Based Feedstocks in Refineries and Naphtha Crackers: Technologies and Market, Status and Outlook” „Alternative Naphtha – Replacing Fossil-Based Feedstocks in Refineries and Naphtha Crackers: Technologies and Market, Status and Outlook” Für die Defossilisierung der chemischen Industrie ist es entscheidend, Alternativen zu fossilem Naphtha zu finden. Das Konzept des „alternativen Naphtha“ nutzt die bestehende Infrastruktur von Raffinerien, Steamcrackern und der chemischen Industrie, in der ein Teil der fossilen Rohstoffe – Rohöl oder fossiles Naphtha – durch Alternativen mit erneuerbarem Kohlenstoff aus den drei Quellen für erneuerbaren Kohlenstoff ersetzt werden kann: CO₂, Biomasse und Recycling. Dieser neue Bericht des nova-Instituts enthält eine Analyse der Wege, der damit verbundenen Technologien, der Marktteilnehmer und der Mengen, durch die erneuerbarer Kohlenstoff als Ersatz für fossile Rohstoffe in der Raffinerie und in Steamcrackern eingeführt werden kann. https://renewable-carbon.eu/publications/product/alternative-naphtha-technologies-and-market-status-and-outlook-pdf/ NEU: „Bio-based and Biodegradable Plastics Industries in China – Policy Framework, Market Trends, Technologies and Outlook for PLA, PA, PHA and PBAT“ NEU: “Bio-based and Biodegradable Plastics Industries in China” © nova-Institut Der neue Report des nova-Instituts präsentiert eine aktuelle Marktanalyse der bio-basierten und biologisch abbaubaren Kunststoffindustrien und -märkte Chinas im Jahr 2024. Der Bericht bietet einen detaillierten Überblick über die wichtigsten Produkte, die den chinesischen Markt dominieren. Er untersucht die zentralen Markttrends, die politische Dynamik, den technologischen Fortschritt, die Marktteilnehmer und die Wachstumschancen. Ziel ist es, den Chemieunternehmen verwertbare Erkenntnisse zu liefern, um sich auf dem chinesischen Markt zurechtzufinden und fundierte Entscheidungen über Marktexpansion oder potenzielle Partnerschaften in China zu treffen. Der Bericht hebt insbesondere alle relevanten kritischen politischen Maßnahmen auf dem Markt für bio-basierte und biologisch abbaubare Kunststoffe ab 2021 und in der Zukunft hervor. Darüber hinaus bietet er Markteinblicke aus erster Hand von chinesischen Unternehmern durch ausführliche persönliche Interviews mit acht chinesischen Unternehmen. Chinas bio-basierte Kunststoffindustrie erlebt ein schnelles Wachstum, obwohl sie sich noch in einem frühen Stadium befindet. Dies ist weitgehend auf politische Anreize zurückzuführen. Es wird erwartet, dass die Branche von 765.631 Tonnen im Jahr 2023 auf 2,53 Millionen Tonnen im Jahr 2026 erheblich expandieren wird, was einer signifikanten CAGR von etwa 49% entspricht. https://renewable-carbon.eu/publications/product/bio-based-and-biodegradable-plastics-industries-in-china-pdf/ “Mapping of Advanced Plastic Waste Recycling Technologies and Their Global Capacities – Providers, Technologies, Partnerships, Status and Outlook” “Mapping of Advanced Plastic Waste Recycling Technologies and Their Global Capacities – Providers, Technologies, Partnerships, Status and Outlook” © nova-Institut Die fortschrittlichen Recyclingtechnologien entwickeln sich in einem rasanten Tempo, wobei ständig neue Akteure auf den Markt drängen, von Start-ups bis hin zu Giganten und allem, was dazwischen liegt – neue Anlagen werden gebaut, neue Kapazitäten erreicht und neue Partnerschaften geschlossen. Diese Entwicklungen machen es schwierig, den Überblick zu behalten. Der Bericht „Mapping of Advanced Plastic Waste Recycling Technologies and Their Global Capacities“ soll diesen Informationsdschungel lichten und einen strukturierten, detaillierten Überblick und Einblick bieten. Der Bericht konzentriert sich ausschließlich auf die Erstellung von Profilen verfügbarer Technologien und Anbieter fortschrittlicher Recyclingverfahren, einschließlich der Aufnahme neuer Technologien und aktualisierter/überarbeiteter Profile. Darüber hinaus wurde zum ersten Mal eine umfassende Bewertung der weltweiten Input- und Outputkapazitäten vorgenommen, für die mehr als 340 geplante, installierte und in Betrieb befindliche Anlagen einschließlich ihrer spezifischen Produktausbeuten kartiert wurden. https://renewable-carbon.eu/publications/product/mapping-of-advanced-plastic-waste-recycling-technologies-and-their-global-capacities/ Der frühere Bericht „Chemical Recycling – Status, Trends and Challenges“ ist für interessierte Leser geeignet, die sich noch nicht mit fortschrittlichem Recycling beschäftigt haben und einen Einstieg in das Thema suchen, während ein aktueller Überblick über alle identifizierten Anbieter weniger wichtig ist. Der Bericht enthält einen umfangreichen Einführungsteil zu Polymerarten, Bedarf an verschiedenen Polymerarten, Abfallfraktionen, politischen Rahmenbedingungen, Positionspapieren, Technologien, Ökobilanzen, Verbänden und Entsorgungsunternehmen. Darüber hinaus werden über 70 Technologien und Anbieter sowie deren Profile mit aktuellen Informationen bis 2020 vorgestellt. https://renewable-carbon.eu/publications/product/chemical-recycling-status-trends-and-challenges-technologies-sustainability-policy-and-key-players/ “Carbon Dioxide (CO2) as Feedstock for Chemicals, Advanced Fuels, Polymers, Proteins and Minerals” “Carbon Dioxide (CO 2) as Feedstock for Chemicals, Advanced Fuels, Polymers, Proteins and Minerals” © nova-Institut Report über die Nutzung von CO₂ für Chemikalien, moderne Kraftstoffe, Polymere, Proteine und Mineralien des nova-Instituts – Ein tiefer und umfassender Einblick in die sich entwickelnden Technologien, Trends und den dynamisch wachsenden Markt der CO₂-Umwandlung und -Nutzung. Mehrere erfolgreich umgesetzte Technologien werden heute kommerziell genutzt, viele weitere befinden sich im Labor- und Pilotstadium. Derzeit wird eine Gesamtproduktionskapazität für neue Produkte auf CO₂-Basis von ca. 1,3 Mio. t/a im Jahr 2022 beobachtet. Die Produktionskapazität im Jahr 2022 wird von der Herstellung aromatischer Polycarbonate auf CO₂-Basis, Ethanol aus abgetrenntem CO/CO₂, aliphatischem Polycarbonat und Methanol dominiert. Es wird erwartet, dass die Kapazität für CO₂-basierte Produkte bis 2030 auf über 6 Mio. t/a ansteigen wird. Eine hohe Wachstumsdynamik ist bei Methanol, Methan, Ethanol und Kohlenwasserstoffen – letztere insbesondere für den Luftfahrtsektor – zu beobachten. Das Potenzial von CCU wurde von mehreren globalen Marken erkannt, die bereits ihr Rohstoffportfolio erweitern. In Europa werden die Investitionen und Aussichten für die Nutzung von CCU jedoch weitgehend durch mangelnde politische Unterstützung untergraben. Im Gegensatz dazu sehen wir in China und in den USA mit dem Inflation Reduction Act unterstützende politische Maßnahmen. Solche intelligenten Maßnahmen sind notwendig, um die Lücke zwischen heute und 2050 zu schließen, damit Unternehmen in der nachhaltigen Transformation wettbewerbsfähig bleiben. https://renewable-carbon.eu/publications/product/carbon-dioxide-co2-as-feedstock-for-chemicals-advanced-fuels-polymers-proteins-and-minerals-pdf/ Alle Publikationen können Sie hier finden: https://renewable-carbon.eu/publications/ Source nova-Institut, Pressemitteilung, 2025-06-12. Supplier nova-Institut GmbH Share Renewable Carbon News – Daily Newsletter Subscribe to our daily email newsletter – the world's leading newsletter on renewable materials and chemicals Subscribe

Overview nova Market and Trend Reports on Renewable Carbon © nova-Institute The portfolio of nova-Institute’s market reports covers all relevant topics on renewable carbon. The reports dive deep into feedstocks for the chemical industry from biomass over CO2 to chemical recycling. They provide a comprehensive overview of bio- and CO2-based building blocks and polymers, the advanced recycling landscape, as well as specific renewable building blocks as naphtha, comprehensive analyses of the Chinese bio-based and biodegradability landscape, as well as guidelines, standards and labels for bio-based products. nova-Institute also offers reports on technology, policy, key players and the latest market data available. The market and trend reports were compiled by nova scientists together with leading international experts and are among the most reliable and recognised sources on the market. The market and trend reports were compiled by nova scientists together with leading international experts and are among the most reliable and recognised sources on the market. For an overview of the topics, and other insights in economic and technological topics, the nova-Institute offered a free nova session on 28 November 2024. In this session, nova experts presented key findings on alternative naphtha, bio-based polymers, advanced recycling and China’s biodegradable plastics market. Find a full recording of the free nova session here: By loading the video, you agree to YouTube’s privacy policy. Learn more Load video Always unblock YouTube nova Session on Trend Reports on Renewable Carbon © nova-Institute With the allowance code Summer2025 you get a 20% discount on 30 market reports. All reports are available at https://renewable-carbon.eu/commercial-reports. The offer includes, but is not limited to, the following comprehensive overview reports: NEW: “Bio-based Building Blocks and Polymers – Global Capacities, Production and Trends 2024-2029” “Bio-based Building Blocks and Polymers – Global Capacities, Production and Trends 2024-2029” © nova-Institute 2024 was a respectable year for bio-based polymers, with an overall expected CAGR of 13 % to 2029. Overall, bio-based biodegradable polymers have large installed capacities with an expected CAGR of 17 % to 2029, but the current average capacity utilisation is moderate at 65 %. In contrast, bio-based non-biodegradable polymers have a much higher utilisation rate of 90 %, but will only grow by 10 % to 2029. Epoxy resin and PUR production is growing moderately at 9 and 8 %, respectively, while PP and cyclic APC capacities are increasing by 30 %. Despite a decline in production of biodegradables, especially for PLA in Asia, capacities have increased by 40 %. The same applies to PHA capacities. Commercial newcomers such as casein polymers and PEF recorded a rise in production capacity and are expected to continue to grow significantly until 2029. https://renewable-carbon.eu/publications/product/bio-based-building-blocks-and-polymers-global-capacities-production-and-trends-2024-2029-pdf/ NEW: “Alternative Naphtha – Replacing Fossil-Based Feedstocks in Refineries and Naphtha Crackers: Technologies and Market, Status and Outlook” © nova-Institute NEW: “Alternative Naphtha – Replacing Fossil-Based Feedstocks in Refineries and Naphtha Crackers: Technologies and Market, Status and Outlook” For the defossilisation of the chemical industry, it is crucial to find alternatives to fossil-based naphtha. The “alternative naphtha” concept makes use of existing refinery, steam cracking and chemical industry infrastructure where a proportion of fossil-based feedstocks – crude oil or fossil-based naphthas can be replaced by renewable carbon alternatives derived from the three sources of renewable carbon: CO2, biomass and recycling. This new report by nova-Institute presents an analysis of the routes, associated technologies, market players and volumes by which renewable carbon can be introduced to refinery and steam cracking operations as replacement for fossil-based feedstocks. https://renewable-carbon.eu/publications/product/alternative-naphtha-technologies-and-market-status-and-outlook-pdf/ NEW: “Bio-based and Biodegradable Plastics Industries in China – Policy Framework, Market Trends, Technologies and Outlook for PLA, PA, PHA and PBAT” NEW: “Bio-based and Biodegradable Plastics Industries in China” © nova-Institute The new report by nova-Institute presents a timely market analysis of China’s bio-based and biodegradable plastics industries and markets in 2024. The report provides an in-depth overview of the key products that dominate the Chinese market. It examines key market trends, policy dynamics, technological advances, key market players and growth opportunities. The aim is to provide chemical companies with actionable insights to navigate the Chinese market effectively and make informed decisions about market expansion or potential partnerships in China. In particular, the report highlights all relevant critical policies in the bio-based and biodegradable plastics markets since 2021 and in the future. It also provides first-hand market insights from Chinese entrepreneurs through in-depth face-to-face interviews with eight Chinese companies. China’s bio-based plastics industry is experiencing rapid growth despite being in its early stages. This is largely driven by policy incentives. The industry is expected to expand significantly from 765,631 tonnes in 2023 to 2.53 million tonnes in 2026, representing a significant CAGR of approximately 49%. https://renewable-carbon.eu/publications/product/bio-based-and-biodegradable-plastics-industries-in-china-pdf/ “Mapping of Advanced Plastic Waste Recycling Technologies and Their Global Capacities – Providers, Technologies, Partnerships, Status and Outlook” “Mapping of Advanced Plastic Waste Recycling Technologies and Their Global Capacities – Providers, Technologies, Partnerships, Status and Outlook” © nova-Institute Advanced recycling technologies are developing at a fast pace, with new players constantly appearing on the market, from start-ups to giants and everything in between – new plants are being built, new capacities are being achieved, and new partnerships are established. Due to these developments, it is difficult to keep track of everything. The report “Mapping of advanced plastic waste recycling technologies and their global capacities” aims to clear up this jungle of information providing a structured, in-depth overview and insight. It has an exclusive focus on profiling available technologies and providers of advanced recycling including the addition of new technologies and updated/revised profiles. Furthermore, for the first time a comprehensive evaluation of the global input and output capacities was carried out for which more than 340 planned as well as installed and operating plants including their specific product yields were mapped. https://renewable-carbon.eu/publications/product/mapping-of-advanced-plastic-waste-recycling-technologies-and-their-global-capacities/ The old report “Chemical Recycling – Status, Trends and Challenges” is suitable for interested readers who have not yet dealt with advanced recycling and are searching for an introduction into the topic while an up-to-date overview of all identified providers is less important. The report includes an extensive introductory part on polymer types, demand of different polymer types, waste fractions, political framework, position papers, technologies, LCAs, associations and waste management companies. Additionally, over 70 technologies and providers as well as respective profiles with updated information of 2020 are shown. https://renewable-carbon.eu/publications/product/chemical-recycling-status-trends-and-challenges-technologies-sustainability-policy-and-key-players/ “Carbon Dioxide (CO2) as Feedstock for Chemicals, Advanced Fuels, Polymers, Proteins and Minerals” “Carbon Dioxide (CO 2) as Feedstock for Chemicals, Advanced Fuels, Polymers, Proteins and Minerals” © nova-Institute Report on the use of CO₂ for chemicals, advanced fuels, polymers, proteins and minerals by nova-Institute – A deep and comprehensive insight into the evolving technologies, trends and the dynamically growing market of CO2 transformation and utilisation. Several successfully implemented technologies are now in commercial use, and many more are at the laboratory and pilot stage. A current total production capacity of novel CO2-based products of about 1.3 Mt/a in 2022 is observed. The production capacity in 2022 is dominated by the production of CO2-based aromatic polycarbonates, ethanol from captured CO/CO2, aliphatic polycarbonate and methanol. By 2030, the capacity outlook for CO2-based products is expected to exceed 6 Mt/a of CO2-based products. High dynamic growth is observed for methanol projects, methane plants, ethanol and hydrocarbons – the latter especially for the aviation sector. The potential of CCU has been recognised by several global brands which are already expanding their feedstock portfolio. However, in Europe, investments and prospects for CO2 utilisation are largely undermined by a lack of political support. In contrast, we see supportive policies in China as well as in the US with the Inflation Reduction Act. Such smart policies are needed to bridge the gap between now and 2050 for companies to remain competitive in the sustainable transformation. https://renewable-carbon.eu/publications/product/carbon-dioxide-co2-as-feedstock-for-chemicals-advanced-fuels-polymers-proteins-and-minerals-pdf/ All publications from the nova-Institute can be found here: https://renewable-carbon.eu/publications/ Source nova-Institute, press release, 2025-06-12. Supplier nova-Institut GmbH Share Renewable Carbon News – Daily Newsletter Subscribe to our daily email newsletter – the world's leading newsletter on renewable materials and chemicals Subscribe

After a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) nreview, specialty materials company Eastman has lost a $375 million grant it had been awarded… Full text: https://www.recyclingtoday.com/news/eastman-loses-375-million-dollar-doe-grant-for-texas-plastics-recycling-facility/ Author Chris Voloschuk Source Recycling Today, 2025-06-02. Supplier Eastman Chemical Company Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) US Department of Energy (DoE) Share Renewable Carbon News – Daily Newsletter Subscribe to our daily email newsletter – the world's leading newsletter on renewable materials and chemicals Subscribe