BIOWEG

Germanybioweg.com

Its roles Owner Operator Developer

project tracked
1
plant
1
partner companies
2
news article
1

BIOWEG is a biotechnology and materials company developing bio-based, biodegradable ingredients for consumer and industrial formulations. Its portfolio focuses on replacing persistent microplastics with nature-derived alternatives, including cellulose- and other polysaccharide-based microparticles, rheology modifiers, and encapsulation systems.

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The company’s ingredients are manufactured using fermentation and green chemistry processes and are designed to deliver functional performance such as texture control, suspension, and controlled release. Key application areas include personal care and cosmetics, home and fabric care, coatings and paints, and agricultural inputs such as seed treatments. BIOWEG supplies formulation-ready materials to help manufacturers reduce microplastic content while maintaining product performance and stability.

The project BIOWEG is involved in

chemXplore tracks 1 project involving BIOWEG, of which one is active.

BIOWEG Elsdorf bacterial cellulose plant
  1. Announced / Concept
  2. FEED / Pre-FID
  3. FID / Sanctioned
  4. Under Construction
  5. Commissioning & Start-up
Phase
Announced / Concept
Where
Germany
Makes
Cellulose
Partners
Axeleo Capital , Rabo Ventures

BIOWEG in chemical industry news

11 September 2026
BIOWEG to build Europe’s largest bacterial cellulose plant in Elsdorf

Construction starts Q4 2026; plant capacity 10,000 t/y with first commercial volumes in 2028; Series A extended and EU grant bring total funding to €35m.

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