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MycoNEXT 2026 - Mycelium Biotechnologies for the Industry of the Future
At MycoNEXT 2026, we bring together the people who are rethinking the future through mycelium. This two‑day international conference invites researchers, innovators, designers, and industry partners who are shaping the next generation of fungal technologies with real impact on materials, manufacturing, and sustainability.
US Biostimulants Summit 2026
ACI’s US Biostimulants Summit 2026 will take place on 05–06 August in Raleigh, North Carolina, and examines how biological products move from scientific validation to commercial use across United States agriculture. As the sector continues to expand, the discussion is increasingly shifting away from early product claims toward a more practical question: how biological inputs are evaluated, regulated and adopted within real crop systems.
Circular by nature: a policy agenda for bio-based materials in a circular economy
A circular economy for bio-based materials can unlock new revenue streams, drive innovation, and strengthen supply chain resilience.
Most bio-based materials are still produced and consumed within linear systems. A circular economy approach changes that by enabling regenerative sourcing, keeping materials in use, valorising by-products and residues, and building business models that decouple revenue from virgin resource extraction.
Bio-based feedstock in plastic packaging analysis - Support for (EU) Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation
This report assesses the role of bio-based feedstocks in plastic packaging under the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), with a focus on technological development and environmental performance. Although seventeen bio-based polymers are commercially available, they represent only ~1% of the global plastics market and account for just 4–5% of biogenic carbon in the EU chemical sector. Production capacity is concentrated in Asia (55%), followed by North America (17%) and the EU27+3 (14%).
Corporate Challenge - Sustainable Plasticisers for Use in PVC Emulsion Plastisols
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10th Asia-Pacific Congress on Catalysis (APCAT-10) - Biomass Conversion and Polymer Degradation Symposium, Singapore, 4-7 Aug 2025
🗓️Key dates:
- Abstract submission deadline: 20 May 2025 [click Here to submit]
- Notification of acceptance: 24 Jun 2025
- Deadline for early bird registration: 30 Jun 2025
- Event date: 4-7 August 2025
📍Venue: Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre
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Bio-Based Plastics and Chemicals Made from Renewable Feedstocks
Avantium is at the forefront of developing technologies to transition away from fossil fuels by transforming renewable resources into valuable chemicals and circular plastics for consumer products. The company provides innovative solutions for polymers, chemicals, and CO2 conversion, contributing to a more sustainable materials economy.
Key technologies developed by Avantium:
NOOSA™: Bio-Based Fibers and Yarns
NOOSA™ has developed a technology that manufactures textile fiber from corn, sugarcane, and wheat. The fibers are made from polylactic acid (PLA) derived from GMO-free crops and do not compete with the food industry. The protein from these feedstocks is redirected to food production, while NOOSA™ focuses on carbohydrates such as sugar and starch.