Avantium

13/03/2024

Avantium is featured in Plastics Recycling magazine! 🌱 Highlights include details about our commercial-scale flagship plant opening later this year and offtake agreements with 15 major companies committed to purchasing our 100% plant-based plastic. https://bit.ly/3TylxSx

30/11/2023

Earlier this week we welcomed an enthusiastic group of future chemistry teachers from Fontys University of Applied Sciences and gave them an inspiring lecture about sustainable chemistry, as well as tours through our newly open Polymer Processing Center and CO2 conversion demonstration units. We are always eager to meet the next generation of scientist and share our knowledge and expertise.

29/11/2023

Consumers are making more conscious choices when it comes to apparel purchases. Our partnership with PANGAIA supports a promising market opportunity for plant-based alternatives such as PEF. https://www.avantium.com/press-releases/pangaia-and-avantium-partner-to-bring-sustainable-apparel-collection-based-on-avantiums-100-plant-based-pef-to-the-market/

21/11/2023

We’re thrilled to announce that Albert Heijn will be using Avantium's PEF for packaging of its own-brand products. A new fruit juice bottle produced by Refresco will be the first PEF application to be introduced in its stores — and will make Albert Heijn the first supermarket chain to use our 100% plant-based, fully recyclable PEF polymer for its packaging. https://www.avantium.com/press-releases/albert-heijn-to-use-avantiums-100-plant-based-pef-for-packaging-of-own-brand-products/

31/10/2023

We’re thrilled to receive the EcoVadis Gold Medal in sustainability, placing Avantium in the top 2% of EcoVadis-rated companies globally. Learn more https://www.avantium.com/2023/avantium-awarded-gold-medal-in-sustainability-for-the-second-consecutive-year-by-ecovadis/

07/10/2023

Dit was Weekend van de Wetenschap 🌱🌎🧑‍🔬

07/10/2023

Dit weekend is het Weekend van de Wetenschap en zijn we op de Open Dag van Science Park om te laten zien hoe je van je oude kleding iets nieuws en nuttigs kunt maken.

05/10/2023

Wij doen mee aan de Open Dag van de University of Amsterdam in het kader van . Kom langs deze zaterdag 7 oktober naar Science Park om te leren hoe je van je oude kleren iets nieuws en nuttigs kunt maken. We doen 4 rondleidingen, de eerste begint om 12:30 uur. of

04/10/2023

Yesterday was Diversity Day - a moment to recognize that diverse teams translate into a greater creativity, insights and productivity. Currently our workforce includes more than 25 nationalities who celebrated together with a 3-course dinner that included home-made dishes from all over the world.

03/10/2023

This Saturday, 7 October we will be a part of and . Join our interactive tours from 12:30 at Science Park to learn more about textile 🧑‍🔬🌱🌍

16/08/2023

Earlier this morning we published our half-year results 2023. Watch this video to hear more from our CEO Tom van Aken and CFO Boudewijn van Schaïk:

In this video Avantium's CEO Tom van Aken and CFO Boudewijn van Schaïk give a brief overview of the financial results from the first half of 2023, published ...

16/08/2023

The construction of the FDCA Flagship Plant is rapidly progressing. See for yourself:

29/06/2023

We are proud to announce that we have partnered with SCGC to bring CO2-based polymers to pilot phase: https://www.avantium.com/2023/avantium-and-scgc-partner-to-bring-co2-based-polymers-to-pilot-phase/

19/04/2023

To achieve a future, we need to make better materials from renewable resources like biomass. In this video our former PhD student and current Jr. Scientist Daniel Weinland, PhD talks about his research on one such material – PISA. In his project Daniel worked to overcome potential challenges and make PISA a meaningful contributor to the

"Chemie is leuk" is een serie video's waarin we laten zien dat chemie makkelijk, leuk en ook nog eens goed voor het klimaat kan zijn. Om een to...

12/04/2023

Is it possible to create a circular future sooner than expected? We created Volta, a cutting edge solution that unlocks as a new carbon source for the chemicals and the plastics industry, enables cleaner processes through its use of electrons as reagents and allows industrial parties to reduce their CO2 emissions. 💡🔮

12/04/2023

Is it possible to create a circular future sooner than expected? We created Volta, a cutting edge solution that unlocks as a new carbon source for the chemicals and the plastics industry, enables cleaner processes through its use of electrons as reagents and allows industrial parties to reduce their CO2 emissions. https://youtu.be/tRVLmMcImu4 💡🔮

Imagine a world in which excess carbon dioxide (CO2) is no longer harmful to our future, but in fact useful.Avantium's Volta technology is a platform technol...

05/04/2023

Innovation and creativity are at the heart of achieving sustainability in packaging. A great example of this is the Carlsberg Fibre Bottle with a 100% plant-based PEF liner to ensure the high quality of Carlsberg beer. Last summer, Carlsberg launched a trial with the Fibre Bottle amongst 8,000 consumers.
Change is all around us and there are many examples of creative and innovative entrepreneurs. To celebrate innovation and the launch of the Fibre Bottle, we asked other change makers and partners to share what change means to them:

Last summer, in collaboration with Avantium and the Paper Bottle Company, Carsberg launched the plant-based and fully recyclable Fibre Bottle.In this video ...

30/03/2023

Vandaag is het ! Avantium heeft 54 jonge dames ontvangen om hen te laten zien dat chemie heel praktisch, spannend en nuttig kan zijn voor het creëren van een duurzame toekomst voor iedereen. We hopen dat iedereen plezier heeft gehad en geïnspireerd is om een opleiding en carrière in bèta/techniek te volgen. 👩‍🔬🌱🌍🔬🧪

30/03/2023

Vandaag is het ! Avantium heeft 54 jonge dames ontvangen om hen te laten zien dat chemie heel praktisch, spannend en nuttig kan zijn voor het creëren van een duurzame toekomst voor iedereen. We hopen dat iedereen plezier heeft gehad en geïnspireerd is om een opleiding en carrière in bèta/techniek te volgen.

22/03/2023

We have signed an offtake agreement with for the development of PEF for interior textiles. This is another great milestone on the road to commercialisation of .

07/02/2023

Today many industries can benefit from 3D printing, but there are still challenges with the quality and of the materials that are used in the process. In this video our former PhD Student and current Technologist Kevin van der Maas shares why he dedicated his work to finding new durable and green material for 3D printing. We hope that Kevin will inspire you to follow an education and career in :

"Chemie is leuk" is een serie video's waarin we laten zien dat chemie makkelijk, leuk en ook nog eens goed voor het klimaat kan zijn. In deze video vertelt K...

02/02/2023

Chemistry can be fun and exciting, and it can also be very helpful in the kitchen. Want to learn how to make the most delicious and authentic home-made caramel? In this video our scientist Sandra will teach you the most successful caramel recipe with only 3 ingredients:

"Chemie is leuk" is een serie video's waarin we laten zien dat chemie makkelijk, leuk en ook nog eens goed voor het klimaat kan zijn. In deze video leert Ava...

25/01/2023

Do you see yourself working with a team of like-minded people who strive for a better world? Avantium is geared towards creating solutions which are vital in creating a future. Watch this short video to get a taste of our unique culture and working environment: https://youtu.be/8ggjkLpFujY Interested to join us? Why not take a look at our opportunities: https://www.avantium.com/careers/vacancies/

This video gives you an insight of what it is like to work at the head office of Avantium in Amsterdam. We are all driven by our mission to help create a fos...

17/01/2023

At the heart of Avantium’s technology is research. Our team work together to investigate the sustainable solutions that will help look after our world for years to come. Read what our Technology Claes de Graaff has to say about his experience https://www.avantium.com/careers/vacancies/ ♻️

11/01/2023

Curiosity and creativity are two qualities which can help spark positive energy in the workplace. Read what our Technologist, Charlotte de Fluiter, has to say about the team at Avantium and check our careers pages if you are interested in joining us. 🌟

05/01/2023

The chemistry industry is ever-growing its mission. Our own Ana Sousa Dias recently spoke with Chemical Engineering Magazine about her journey into green , for her time in the lab to now overseeing the safety of the products developed at Avantium. Read more: https://cen.acs.org/careers/women-in-science/Career-Ladder-Ana-Sousa-Dias/101/i1

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04/01/2023

Tom van Aken was named the most innovative bioeconomy CEO of 2022 by the readers of Il Bioeconomista - The First Bioeconomy Blog. Congratulations Tom!

27/12/2022

Team work is key for achieving great success, says our software developer Vedran Budimir Bajer. Do you want to become a part of our team? Check the on our website: https://www.avantium.com/careers/vacancies/

20/12/2022

As the chemical industry works on the transition to more practices, it is important that we continue to and find new technological solutions, says our Director of Business Development Maurice Mourad. Interested in joining his team, check the vacancies on our website: https://www.avantium.com/careers/vacancies/

15/12/2022

Having a great team makes it possible to and achieve our vision for a world, says our Director Technology and Innovation Robbert de Graaf. Want to join his enthusiastic team? Check the vacancies on our website: https://www.avantium.com/careers/vacancies/