At the first expert forum “Chemistry of Renewable Materials & Additives”, held as part of the CREATE Symposium on November 10, 2025, the focus was on jointly developing project and innovation ideas. Using the CREATE project canvas, participants developed initial concrete approaches for how bio-based polymers and composite materials could be applied in future industrial applications.
The breadth of ideas demonstrated how versatile bio-based solutions are already being envisioned today—and the strong potential that lies within the network. The approaches discussed included, among others:
The discussions highlighted not only the strong creative potential, but also the wide range of application areas in which bio-based plastics are expected to play an important role in the future.
The exchange also made it clear that, on the path to industrial application, a number of technical and market-related challenges still need to be addressed. These and further challenges will be explored in greater depth in the upcoming expert forums, with the aim of jointly developing solution approaches, pooling knowledge, and unlocking opportunities for new collaborations.
The planned topics include, among others:
In addition, new thematic priorities for the expert forums will be continuously defined over the course of the project in order to respond flexibly to the evolving needs of the participants.
The CREATE expert forums are open to all companies and organizations that wish to actively engage in the sustainable transformation of the plastics industry. They provide space for technical exchange, joint project development, and the identification of new partnerships.
We warmly invite all interested parties to contribute, share their specific needs, and help shape the future thematic priorities.
Together, we are creating an environment in which bio-based plastics are not only developed, but successfully transferred into industrial practice.
Become part of the CREATE network now – and actively help shape the future of the bioeconomy.
