In Germany, lab consumables maker Eppendorf will soon launch Deepwell Plates BioBased for use in high-throughput sample processing. Made with 95% second-generation feedstock, the plates match the performance of fossil-based versions in chemical stability, temperature tolerance, and centrifugation durability. The initial release—planned for January 2026—features 96 wells with a 2 mL capacity per well, with […]
In Germany, Siemens Smart Infrastructure has launched a new series of coupling relays, with housing made from plastic that consists of 70 percent bio-based material – derived from biomass waste. The Akulon® K225-KS B-MB plastic was developed by Envalior, a world leader in a wide range of industries by designing and developing high-quality sustainable solutions, […]
In Germany, cleaning products giant Henkel is using biobased plastic from Houston’s LyondellBasell in its toilet cleaner packaging. The packaging will specifically use LyondellBasell’s CirculenRenew for the transparent plastic cage of Henkel’s WC Frisch/Bref solid toilet rim blocks. CirculenRenew polymers are made from renewable feedstocks, such as used cooking oil, through a mass balance approach […]
In Germany, the latest spin-off from Leibniz-HKI, biotech startup Biophelion, is working on extracting new valuable materials from industrial waste. The new startup wants to accelerate the transition to a circular economy in industry. Biotechnological processes are to be used to bring more sustainability to the material-intensive chemical industry, which has caused massive environmental problems […]
In Germany, the cup plant (Silphium perfoliatum) offers an ecologically advantageous alternative to silage maize for bioenergy production. This is the conclusion of a multi-year comparative study conducted by researchers at the University of Bayreuth. Their findings have now been published in the journal GCB Bioenergy. The search for sustainable alternatives to energy production from […]
In Germany, Artificial Nature S.L. has scaled up production of its biobased and biodegradable copolyester PLH to 300 metric tons per year. The milestone was achieved in collaboration with an unnamed industrial partner at Germany’s Leverkusen Chempark. Dubbed Dan*na, PLH boasts roughly a quarter of the CO2 emissions of its petroleum-based counterparts. It is made […]
In Germany, specialty chemical producer Evonik and biotech-based silk protein pioneer AMSilk have commissioned a manufacturing line at Evonik’s Slovakian site. Producing several tons of silk protein monthly, the facility enables consistent monthly output of material that meets industrial quality standards for spinning-grade biomaterials. The production line is the culmination of several years of collaboration […]
In Germany, Louis Dreyfus Company has completed the acquisition of BASF’s Food and Health Performance Ingredients Business, a deal that expands LDC’s portfolio in plant-based ingredients. Previously part of BASF’s Nutrition & Health division, the acquired business includes food performance ingredients, such as whipping agents, emulsifiers and fat powders, and health ingredients, such as plant […]
In Germany, DHL Global Forwarding and Hapag-Lloyd have achieved a major milestone in their joint efforts to decarbonize supply chains. The two companies have signed a three-year framework agreement for Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions resulting from the use of sustainable marine fuels within Hapag-Lloyd’s fleet. As part of this agreement, the first […]
In Germany, Trans.Info reported that researchers in Germany say fuel cell HGVs could become a viable option for European haulers, and have now put their own prototype on the road after receiving official approval. Hydrogen lorries can deliver ranges of up to 1,000 km and refuel in minutes, but operators face higher costs and limited […]
