ACTPAC Project’s Post

Scientists have developed a new technique to screen engineered enzyme reactions, which could lead to faster and more efficient creation of medicines and sustainable chemicals https://lnkd.in/eqxkFnxR #sustainability #sustainablechemicals #chemicalindustry

𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐲𝐡𝐲𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐱𝐲𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 (𝐏𝐇𝐀) 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓: 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 & 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 📌 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐮𝐦 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭: https://lnkd.in/dAcey3nH The Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) market is gaining strong momentum in 2025 as industries prioritize sustainable materials and circular economy models. With increasing demand for biodegradable plastics, PHA is emerging as a key alternative to conventional polymers across packaging, agriculture, consumer goods, and medical applications. Growing investments in R&D, coupled with favorable regulatory policies, are driving wider adoption globally. Looking ahead from 2026 to 2032, the PHA market is expected to witness robust expansion fueled by rising consumer awareness, advancements in biopolymer production technologies, and strategic collaborations among industry leaders. The transition toward greener, low-carbon solutions will further accelerate opportunities across developed and emerging economies. 𝐊𝐞𝐲-𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬: Danimer Scientific | RWDC Industries | KANEKA CORPORATION | Tian'an Pharmaceutical Co Ltd | Bluepha | Yield10 Bioscience | Mango Materials | bioMérieux | Newlight Technologies, Inc. | BIO ON | Metabolix | PHB Industrial S.A. | Genecis Bioindustries Inc. | CJ CheilJedang | NatureWorks | TotalEnergies Corbion | PolyFerm Canada | NAFIGATE Corporation | Green Dot Bioplastics, Inc. | Locus Performance | Tepha, Inc. | 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐬: #Polyhydroxyalkanoates #PHAMarket #Bioplastics #SustainableMaterials #CircularEconomy #GreenPlastics #BiodegradablePackaging #RenewableMaterials #BioPolymers #EcoInnovation #SustainablePackaging #PlasticAlternatives #ClimateSolutions #FutureOfPlastics #BioBasedMaterials #EnvironmentalSustainability #GreenTechnology #MarketInsights #InnovationInMaterials #LowCarbonFuture #SustainableGrowth #CleanTech #EcoFriendlySolutions

𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐲𝐡𝐲𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐱𝐲𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐚𝐭𝐞 (𝐏𝐇𝐀) 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓: 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐲𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 & 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 🔗𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐮𝐦 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭: https://lnkd.in/dnK6DYus The Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) Market is gaining strong momentum in 2025 as industries pivot toward sustainable and biodegradable alternatives to conventional plastics. Rising consumer demand for eco-friendly packaging, coupled with regulatory pushes for circular economy adoption, is fueling the sector’s rapid growth. PHA’s versatility in applications such as packaging, agriculture, and biomedical solutions positions it as a key enabler of green innovation. Looking ahead, from 2026 to 2032, the PHA market is expected to witness significant expansion, driven by advancements in biotechnology, increased production scalability, and growing investments from both established chemical giants and innovative startups. The market’s trajectory underscores its potential to become a mainstream alternative within global plastics and polymers. 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐞𝐲-𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬: Danimer Scientific | RWDC Industries | CJ | KANEKA CORPORATION | Yield10 Bioscience | Newlight Technologies, Inc. | Bluepha | MANGO | Tian'an Pharmaceutical Co Ltd | Full Cycle | PHB | Kaneka North America | Tepha, Inc. | Danone | BASF | Corbion | Mitsubishi Corporation | Biomerics | Green Dot Corporation | NatureWorks | TotalEnergies #Polyhydroxyalkanoate #PHAMarket #Bioplastics #SustainableMaterials #GreenPolymers #CircularEconomy #EcoFriendlySolutions #PHA2025 #PackagingInnovation #SustainablePackaging #RenewablePlastics #CompostableMaterials #FutureOfPlastics #Sustainability #GreenChemistry #BiodegradablePlastics #EcoInnovation #SustainableFuture #PlasticAlternatives #ClimateSolutions #GreenEconomy #CleanTechnology #PolymerInnovation #Bioeconomy #MarketInsights

♻️ Turning Plastic Waste into Paracetamol? Science Says YES!In a remarkable step toward sustainability, researchers at the University of Edinburgh have engineered E. coli bacteria to convert PET plastic waste (like water bottles) into paracetamol, a common painkiller. 🔬💊This innovation combines green chemistry, synthetic biology, and waste valorization— offering a potential way to fight plastic pollution while producing valuable pharmaceuticals.▶️ How it works:  1. PET is broken down into basic monomers.  2. Genetically modified bacteria process these molecules.  3. Final product: Paracetamol!It’s still in early stages, but the implications for circular economy and eco-friendly drug production are enormous.Imagine a future where yesterday’s trash becomes tomorrow’s medicine. ♻️#GreenChemistry #Biotechnology #PlasticPollution #Pharmaceuticals #Sustainability #STEM #ResearchInnovation #LinkedInScience

🚨 Biopolymer vs Biodegradable Polymer Are we using these terms correctly? Every week I see global discussions mixing them up. But here’s the truth 👇 ✅ Biopolymers → Derived from living organisms (starch, cellulose, proteins, DNA) – natural origin. ✅ Biodegradable Polymers → Can be natural or synthetic (PLA, PHA, PBS) designed to break down under right conditions. 💡 The catch: All biopolymers are not biodegradable, and all biodegradable polymers are not biopolymers. And this one line changes how we think about: 🌍 Sustainability goals 🏭 Material substitution in packaging & medical 📊 R&D roadmaps for cost vs performance 🤝 Business strategies with clients & regulators 👉 My question to the fraternity: In your industry – do you see Biopolymer or Biodegradable Polymer driving more disruption? Let’s learn from each other’s perspective. #Polymers #PlasticsIndustry #Sustainability #Biopolymers #Biodegradable #Innovation #GlobalPolymers #RND #Quality #BusinessDevelopment #CEO #Founders #Packaging #Medical #MaterialsScience

🌿 What if the persistent ingredients powering everyday products could be reimagined to be more sustainable- without compromising performance? At IFF Health & Biosciences, we are not just imagining that future; we are actively building it. Our Designed Enzymatic Biomaterials™ (DEB) platform has reached a significant milestone: a leading consumer packaged goods brand has launched a new laundry detergent formulation where a DEB-powered solution from the Lyrature™ portfolio replaces a persistent, non-biodegradable ingredient. This marks the first large-scale commercial deployment of DEB in home care. Why does this matter? This breakthrough formulation uses renewable, biodegradable biomaterials to deliver enhanced softness, cleaning performance, and surface functionality without compromising sustainability. This is precision bioscience in action: 🔬 Engineered from plant sugars 🌱 Tailored for performance ♻️ Designed for sustainability As we scale DEB, we’re inviting partners across industries to explore how precision bioscience can unlock new possibilities, from beauty to packaging, nutrition to health. Let’s build the future of materials, intelligently, sustainably, and together. 🔗 http://spr.ly/6047A8u6T #Biomaterials #SustainableInnovation #IFFHealthAndBiosciences #DEBplatform #CircularDesign #Bioengineering #FutureOfMaterials

We are pleased to announce our investment in Mevaldi B.V., a Dutch biotech company in the field of sustainable polymer and polyurethane building blocks, together with HTGF | High-Tech Gründerfonds. . Founded in 2020, Mevaldi has developed innovative bio-based building blocks, targeting high-performance markets such as coatings, adhesives, and elastomers. Unlike fossil-derived alternatives, the building blocks are produced via a patented hybrid bio–thermocatalytic process using renewable feedstocks. This investment enables Mevaldi to scale up its breakthrough technology, supporting a shift toward a circular European chemical sector. The effort aligns directly with our strategic focus at ICIG Ventures on industrial biotechnology, green chemistry, and materials innovation. We look forward to partnering with the Mevaldi team and HTGF | High-Tech Gründerfonds, backing transformative solutions that enable a sustainable chemical industry. Full press release: https://lnkd.in/e7SR7gB8

Happy to share some news from our work at ICIG Ventures: together with HTGF | High-Tech Gründerfonds we have invested in Mevaldi B.V., a Dutch biotech company with a very promising technology for sustainable chemistry. Mevaldi is developing a bio-based monomer that can be used in coatings, adhesives, and elastomers, offering a real alternative to fossil-based materials through their patented hybrid bio–thermocatalytic process. What makes this round special for me is the people behind it: Kristel de Ridder, Erik Rutten, and Roger O. and the whole Mevaldi team have built something impressive, and I am glad to support them on the next stage of growth. Also happy to co-invest alongside Lena-Sophie Schütter from HTGF, who has been a great partner in making this happen.

🦠 🔬 Open-loop recycling of plastics opens up new opportunities but also requires tailored catalytic systems. At the International Biosurfactants Conference 2025 (September 10–12, 2025 at RWTH Aachen University https://lnkd.in/eyTN7xJf) experts will discuss how engineered microbes can transform plastic waste into biosurfactants. 💡 Curious how biological transformations contribute to sustainable solutions? 👉 Visit our Website catalaix https://lnkd.in/eH8_ciNg

A New Way to Make Eco-Friendly Materials From Keratin A simple salt solution is helping Harvard scientists recycle keratin without the use of harsh chemicals. This breakthrough paves the way for a new biomaterials industry, transforming mountains of keratin-rich waste into low-cost, eco-friendly materials! #KeratinExtraction #BioChemistry #Recycling #Harward #FutureMaterials #GreenTech #JustLearning #ScienceNews