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BASF Venture Capital invests $5 million in China Environment Fund IV

BASF Venture Capital GmbH has participated with $5 million in the China Environment Fund (CEF) IV, L.P. Other investors include key development financial institutions, renowned family offices, strategic multinational corporations, and Fortune 500 companies. The China Environment Fund is a series of four funds and managed by Tsing Capital.

+China Environment Fund (CEF) is a fund focused on clean technology managed by Tsing Capital

+CEF invests in companies which develop sustainable technologies within wide spectrum of cleantech sector in China

“China has a large number of highly innovative and sustainable technology companies of great strategic importance for BASF. Our participation in CEF IV enables us to set up joint activities with these companies in China. We also gain better access to technology areas of future potential and innovative chemical system solutions in the field of new materials,” said Johnnie Yuen, Regional Head at BASF Venture Capital in Asia Pacific. CEF has already demonstrated its performance track record in its three existing funds. “The performance to date and the outstanding fund management were further reasons for us to participate in CEF IV,” added Yuen.

Tsing Capital was established in 2001, and is the first fund manager investing in Chinese cleantech and environment related companies with an aggregate of assets under management over $600 million. China Environment Fund invests in portfolio companies across China in areas of renewable energy, energy efficiency, environ­mental protection, new materials, sustainable transportation, smart grids, sustainable agriculture and cleaner production. Further information can be found at www.tsingcapital.com.

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#Associations

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#Sustainability

Closing the Footwear Loop reveals challenges and opportunities for circular footwear

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#Man-Made Fibers

The updated poster on biodegradable Polymers in various environments has been released

As part of the PerPlacsBio project, nova-Institute has updated its popular poster on the biodegradability of polymers in different environments. The updated version reflects current standards, certifications and the latest scientific findings. The poster can be used to assess biodegradable alternatives for use in agriculture and forestry, and it is now available in German for the first time.

#Sustainability

A new standard to combat plastic waste in forests

With DIN SPEC 35808 “Tree Shelter for Forestry Applications,” the testing and research service provider Hohenstein, in collaboration with Rottenburg University of Forestry, as well as forestry authorities and industry partners, has established a clear framework for bio-based and fully biodegradable tree shelters. The pre-standard defines requirements and practical testing methods designed to reduce plastic waste in forests and strengthen the long-term protection of soil and the environment.

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Mario Jorge Machado re-elected President of EURATEX

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#ITM 2026

ITM 2026 makes happy participants with its international and qualified visitor profile

ITM 2026 International Textile Machinery Exhibition, one of the most prestigious meeting points of the textile machinery sector, attracted attention in its first three days, particularly with its diverse international visitor numbers. Industry professionals from all over the world had the opportunity to closely examine the latest technology machines and solutions displayed in operation. Thousands of visitors from approximately 100 countries, primarily Egypt, Pakistan, India, Uzbekistan, Syria, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia, met at the Tüyap Fair and Congress Center for new investment and cooperation opportunities.

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KARL MAYER presents a textile TEXTRONIC® innovation at ITM 2026

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#Raw Materials

Better Cotton Initiative welcomes new and returning Council members

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