Sustainability
Plant tour: Fairmat FairFactory, Nantes, France
Recycled carbon fiber materials supplier Fairmat leverages AI-optimized, robotic-assisted technology for producing high-performance materials ideal for an expanding range of applications.
Hannah Mason
Technical Editor, CompositesWorld
Vitrimer Chemistry Brings Reversability to Thermoset Resins
CAMX 2026: Techstorm’s patent-pending vitrimer resin platform is designed to recycle at temperatures as low as 80°C, targeting full recyclability for wind turbine blades.
Read MoreNlcomp Opens RFactory, With Sustainable Composites and Maritime Projects in the Works
The 2019 startup’s first production facility is already in operation to meet its ambitious project pipeline, including Offshore 34 fit-out, rComposite sails manufacture and other R&D activities.
Read MoreEuropean Circular Composites Alliance Working Groups Shift From Strategy to Action
ECCA’s five working groups share progress on circular composites across vehicles, construction, aerospace and other industries, each with goals and priorities to translate that work into actionable items.
Read MoreClimate Impulse Project Receives Official Patronage from European Commission
The strategic endorsement reflects the EU’s firm commitment and alignment with the project’s zero-emission aviation ambitions, industrial competitiveness and strategic autonomy.
Read MoreNlcomp Selected for Amazon Sustainability Accelerator 2026
The European program supports companies committed to product sustainability, gives nlcomp the opportunity to accelerate rComposite commercial development beyond marine.
Read MoreExel Composites, OCF Build Commercial-Scale Use of Circular Composites Across Europe
The composites manufacturer has strengthened its partnership with Original Composites & Fiberglass to adopt Sustaina continuous filament mat in its production process.
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Episode 56: Christian Fischer, Bcomp
Bcomp’s CEO shares how natural fiber composites went from powder skis to BMW series cars — and what’s next for sustainable materials in mobility.
Scott Francis
Editor-In-Chief, Gardner Business Media
FURHY Publishes Concrete Technological Advances Toward Bio-Based, 100% Recyclable Composites
SNAPSHOT: Gen 2 Carbon, RINA and OlgunCelik A.S. contributed three new key exploitable results (KERs) for the FURHY project covering nonwoven reinforcements, life cycle assessment and automotive components.
Read More80% Bio-Based Epoxy Moves Ski Manufacturing Toward Zero-Impact Goals
Sicomin’s GreenPoxy80 increases bio-based material by 60% over previous epoxies, developed for use in a ZAG touring ski that aims to push the use of sustainable materials to new levels.
Read MoreJamco Joins End-to-End Aircraft Composites Recycling Project
Japanese consortium was formed to recycle CFRP from retired aircraft, with Jamco tasked with substrate development for material conversion, certification and testing.
Read MoreCCIC, UNNC Continuous RCF Innovation Deliver Low-Cost, Low-Carbon CFRP
ContRGF is a patented re-manufacturing process that converts fragmented rCF into endless, industry-standard continuous rovings and has been validated via real-world prototypes.
Read MoreBcomp Biocomposites Featured in BMW M Concept Neue Klasse Vehicle
BMW M’s Concept Neue Klasse features Bcomp ampliTex woven flax fiber composites used to manufacture the roof among other interior and exterior components.
Read MoreAVIC ACCTech Signs Two Green Composite Deals at SAMPE China 2026
AVIC ACCTECH inked two major agreements to accelerate green composite materials development, including a five-party platform for natural fiber composites and a joint R&D pact with Michelin Group.
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What is the future for Owens Corning Glass Reinforcements?
An industry pioneer discusses divergent visions in a global industry, consolidation and growth in Asia, doubling market share and tells a composites sustainability story involving circular fibers.
VIDEO: Spiral TPC Finds Solutions to Scale Up TPC Recycling
Netherlands-based Spiral RTC details its journey from its early beginnings to its latest endeavors building end-of-life TPC recycling infrastructure in this snapshot video by Thermoforged.
Read MoreCarbon Cleanup wins global AFRA Award for aircraft recycling
Carbon Cleanup's award-winning Carbon Eater microfactory recycles composite aircraft scrap into high-performance carbon fiber feedstock — no water, no heat and no chemicals required.
Read MoreIMPLICIT project opens pathways to recycle auxiliary composites manufacturing waste
The project aims to valorize single-use auxiliary waste such as vacuum bags, films and technical fabrics for applications in the automotive, technical textile and urban furniture sectors.
Read MoreNova Carbon, nlcomp composite technologies lead environmentally friendly ocean racing ambitions
SNAPSHOT: From recycled carbon fiber to a race-ready IMOCA seat, Nova Carbon and nlcomp are showing what these kind of collaborations look like in practice.
Read MoreBambooder, Roode Boards extend bamboo fibers to kiteboard prototype progression
SNAPSHOT: Collaborative work partially replaces fiberglass in kiteboard construction, considering more sustainable, low-CO2 options.
Read MoreAvel Robotics AFP process cuts composite foil environmental impact by more than 30%
A peer-reviewed 2024 study quantifies the environmental gains from Avel's AFP-based production approach, which eliminates draping molds and reduces material waste across all foil geometries.
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Next-gen fan blades: Hybrid twin RTM, printed sensors, laser shock disassembly
MORPHO project demonstrates blade with 20% faster RTM cure cycle, uses AI-based monitoring for improved maintenance/life cycle management and proves laser shock disassembly for recycling.
Ginger Gardiner
Executive Editor, CompositesWorld
Acciona, Bolero Surf create surfboard fins from recycled wind turbine blades
The collaboration debuted fins made from 100% recycled wind turbine fiberglass at a 2026 Australian surfing competition, demonstrating a circular end-of-life pathway for decommissioned material.
Read MoreCall4Innovation project launch targets regenerated carbon fiber development at FIB3R plant
The initiative, led by Plug and Play, aims to collect innovative industrial projects to enhance rCF from the Hera Group’s plant in Imola. Applications are open until July 19, 2026.
Read MoreToray Performance Materials Corp. presents Stratex 2300r rPET composite
Patent‑pending unidirectional carbon fiber offers a sustainability focus and 1:1 performance parity.
Read MoreSustainable Envalior Tepex variant delivers identical performance, 50% reduced carbon footprint
Envalior’s LCA and external critical review verifies the new Tepex composite matches the original’s performance for automotive and can be used as a drop-in for composites processes.
Read MoreHESTIA project advances thermoplastic composite fuselage tech for zero-emission aircraft
Fraunhofer IWS highlights work with CONTIjoin, vitrimers, drapeability and LSP while IVW demonstrates rCF-reinforced thermoplastic window frame using aligned discontinuous fibers.
Read MoreComposites sustainability wins: Factory of the Future, TÜV SÜD verification, measurable circularity committments
Arclin, Teijin Aramid, Armacell and Envalior celebrate sustainability wins with EcoVadis, ISCC Plus and Factory of the Future designations.
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