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To unlock the full potential of bio-based innovations, a new policy brief calls on the European Commission to standardize coordination in this area, strengthen funding and improve market conditions.

KRAHN Chemie recently announced an agreement with Mitsubishi Chemical Europe GmbH (MCE) to distribute the company’s BENEBiOL™ polycarbonatediol in Poland, Italy, and Benelux. 

W. R. MEADOWS recently announced the release of third-party verified environmental product declarations (EPDs) for 16 of the company’s most widely used solutions. 

Kraton has joined the CERISEA Project, an initiative to establish a manufacturing facility to accelerate the development of 5-HMF (5-Hydroxymethylfurfural).

Lignin and other biobased feedstocks are gaining traction as low-carbon alternatives in the race for greener chemical production.

Emery Oleochemicals recently announced the appointment of Manuela Eggert as the company’s global sustainability manager.

Sun Chemical announced that the company has earned a silver rating for its sustainability performance from EcoVadis, provider of business sustainability ratings. 

As demand for sustainable materials grows, a new biobased monomer is offering a high-performance, recyclable, and compostable alternative to traditional polymers—potentially transforming the future of adhesives and sealants.

From Sept. 10–12, 2025, FEICA brings industry leaders together to explore innovation, sustainability, and regulatory trends — all in the stunning coastal city of Donostia–San Sebastián.

Organik Kimya, a global provider of sustainable polymer chemistry, has brought a new reactor online at its Istanbul site, adding significant capacity for its water-based liquid emulsion polymers.