Biochar-based fertilisers strengthen Ethiopian farming
The ETH-Soil project is supporting the development of sustainable fertiliser production in Ethiopia through the use of biochar-based fertilisers.

The ETH-Soil project is supporting the development of sustainable fertiliser production in Ethiopia through the use of biochar-based fertilisers.

RecyClass has completed more than 500 RecyClass recyclability tests for plastic packaging features in line with its science-based evaluation protocols.

Thailand is expanding cooperation between government and industry to support its Thailand net zero 2050 target.

Incorrect waste separation is a major obstacle to high-quality recycling in Europe. With the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, the EU is striving for uniform symbols for the first time.

The decarbonization of the cement and concrete industry is increasingly being slowed down less by technological limits than by regulatory frameworks.

The Advanced Recycling Conference 2026 will take place on 17 and 18 November 2026 in Cologne, Germany, with the option to participate online.

Renewable carbon is considered a key to freeing the plastics and chemical industries from fossil raw materials. At the same time, it forms an important basis for the future of the recycling industry. Current EU regulations set hurdles for bio-based raw materials, for the use of CO₂ and for new recycling methods. The Renewable Carbon Initiative's analysis "Policy barriers for renewable carbon uptake" shows where regulatory regulations are slowing down investment.

The Endfouling project is investigating how organic waste generated in ports can be converted into bio-based additives that help prevent marine biofouling on ships and other submerged structures.

DEScycle has commissioned its first demonstration plant at the Wilton Centre in Teesside, marking the first industrial deployment of the company's distributed metals processing platform.

The Renewable Materials Conference 2026 will take place from 22 to 24 September 2026 in Siegburg near Cologne, Germany, with additional online participation available.