A GLOBAL SUCCESS STORY


BIOVYNTM MAKING THE HEADLINES

Since its launch in 2019 BIOVYN has been making headlines around the world.


In this section, we will publish the latest news releases about BIOVYN and also feature other developments from INEOS Inovyn as part of our sustainability strategy.

Look out for our upcoming press campaign that highlights how BIOVYN™ is helping industry sectors across Europe to improve their sustainability performance.




For all media enquiries about BIOVYN and our wider sustainability programmes, please contact our press team.

18 September 2023


BIOVYN™ PVC to be used in sustainable prosthetics for the first time


BIOVYNTMPVC has entered a new market with Fillauer’s announcement of a new prosthetic foot shell using INEOS Inovyn’s PVC made of 100% renewable feedstock. Introduced as the world’s first bio-attributed PVC foot shell, the new product benefits from BIOVYNTM’s reduction in carbon emissions without compromising on durability and performance.


26 June 2023


BIOVYN™ PVC supports net-zero-energy constructions in the Netherlands


Bio-attributed PVC is making its way in the construction sector. This year, window profile producer Kömmerling will use INEOS Inovyn’s BIOVYN™ – the world’s first commercial PVC made of renewable feedstock – in renovation and new construction projects across the Netherlands.


21 November 2022


The new Polestar 3 all electric SUV is to use INEOS Inovyn BIOVYN™ bio-attributed vinyl car seats to further reduce CO2 from its latest vehicles.


Independent Volvo spin-off and high-performance electric car manufacturer Polestar has introduced BIOVYN™in its brand new Polestar 3 SUV.


23 August 2022


PAPPELINA LAUNCHES THE WORLD’S FIRST PLASTIC RUG MADE  OF BIO-ATTRIBUTED PVC BIOVYN™


Pappelina selects bio-attributed PVC BIOVYN™ for the new bio edition of its iconic VERA design.


26 October 2021


JOKASAFE® CONTRIBUTES TO A CARBON NEUTRAL FUTURE WITH THE WORLD'S FIRST BIO-ATTRIBUTED VINYL GLOVES


Jokasafe® is the first European vinyl glove manufacturer to launch a new collection based on highly sustainable BIOVYN™ PVC.


25 October 2021


BIOVYN™ EXPANDS INTO THE SUSTAINABLE FASHION AND UTILITY CLOTHING SECTOR


Swedish clothing brand Farmerrain is the latest manufacturer to use BIOVYN™ PVC as part of its sustainability strategy.

Farmerrain is using BIOVYN™ - the world’s first commercially available bio-attributed PVC produced by INOVYN - to accelerate its growth plans for sustainable clothing, which includes fashion-led rainwear and high-performance workwear.


15 October 2021


BIOVYN™ PVC FEATURES IN CONSCIOUS DESIGN REPORT COMMISSIONED BY VOLVO CARS AND THE FUTURE LABORATORY


A watershed report commissioned by Volvo Cars and The Future Laboratory, which shines a spotlight on conscious design, features BIOVYN™ - the world’s first commercially available bio-attributed PVC from INOVYN.

The report “Volvo Cars: The Rise of Conscious Design” was prepared in collaboration with leading trend forecasting company The Future Laboratory and showcases a range of companies who are leading innovators in developing tomorrow’s sustainable materials, including INOVYN.


12 October 2021


INOVYN publishes Sustainability Report for 2021


INOVYN has published its debut sustainability report outlining the significant progress the Company has made across a wide range of sustainability programmes including responsible production, carbon neutrality, circularity and value to society.


The INOVYN Sustainability Report 2021 uses the international framework established by the Global Reporting Initiative, which is the independent body that sets the benchmark for transparent sustainability reporting.


23 June 2021


INOVYN - your low carbon partner


INOVYN has today published Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for its chlor-alkali and PVC product range.

The declarations confirm INOVYN’s position as Europe’s premier low carbon producer, resulting from investments and improvements delivered by the Company in recent years.


11 May 2021


BIOVYN™ PROVIDES A SUSTAINABLE SOLUTION FOR FOSSIL-FREE CONSTRUCTION


Norway’s largest manufacturer and supplier of plastic pipe systems, Pipelife today launches a new generation pipes made from BIOVYN™.  BIOVYN™ delivers a greenhouse gas saving of over 90% compared to conventionally produced PVC.


20 April 2021


INOVYN LAUNCHES SHOWCASE WEBSITE FOR BIOVYN™, WORLD’S FIRST COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE BIO-ATTRIBUTED PVC


INOVYN, the producer of BIOVYN™ - world’s first commercially available bio-attributed PVC - launches showcase website following huge demand for sustainable development options across multiple industries. 


10 March 2021


WONDERFULVINYL MAGAZINE’S ‘FOSSIL-FREE PRESCHOOL AND CLIMATE-FRIENDLY PVC PIPES’


INOVYN is delighted to be providing BIOVYN™ to The City of Gothenburg, Sweden, who is building the first fossil-free preschool which will be ready for play and learning in 2021.


23 October 2020


INOVYN EXPANDS SUSTAINABLE BIOMATERIALS DEVELOPMENT ACROSS EUROPE


INOVYN is delighted to extend its certification from The Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB) to include the production of BIOVYN from our Jemeppe site in Belgium.

29 September 2020


INOVYN SUPPLIES ITS NEXT GENERATION OF SUSTAINABLE PVC TO 'THE HOPE PROJECT'


INOVYN is pleased to announce its partnership with Pipelife Sweden to provide sustainable PVC pipes made using BIOVYNTM to ‘The Hope Project’.

21 August 2020


INOVYN APPOINTED FULL MEMBER OF RSB


As part of its ongoing commitment to sustainable development, INOVYN is pleased to announce it has been accepted by the Board of The Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB) as a full Member.

17 December 2019


INOVYN STARTS DELIVERIES OF THE WORLD'S FIRST COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE RENEWABLE PVC


INOVYN has made its first deliveries of BIOVYNTM, the world’s first commercially available bio-attributed PVC.

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