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11 December 20246 December 2024

Strengthening the circular economy through bio-based adhesives 

Researchers at the Fraunhofer WKI are developing bio-based adhesives, i.e. synthetically produced adhesives on the basis of renewable raw materials

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Mit biobasierten Klebstoffen die Kreislaufwirtschaft stärken 

Forschende des Fraunhofer WKI entwickeln biobasierte Klebstoffe, also synthetisch hergestellte Klebstoffe auf Basis nachwachsender Rohstoffe

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New research highlights marine biodegradability of Eastman Aventa™ compostable materials

Biodegradable, CDA-based foams are commercially useful and will not persist in our oceans as plastic pollution

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Partnership agreement with leading compounder and polymer distributor in the UK

Hellyar Plastics to bring Lignin Industries innovative bio-based plastic to new markets, as well as scale the commercialisation of its patented technology

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Wissenstransfer als Schlüssel für die Praxis

Charta für Holz 2.0 Statusbericht 2022-2024 liegt vor

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TômTex partners with designers for biodegradable vegan textiles production

The Spring/Summer 2025 collections are set to be available to consumers early next year

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Germany: SPIE installs the world’s first industrial-scale CCU facility for a cement plant

SPIE, the independent European leader in multi-technical services in the areas of energy and communications, is installing the world’s first industrial-scale Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) facility for the cement industry

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SPIE errichtet weltweit erste CCU-Großanlage für Zementwerk

Die CCU-Anlage (Carbon Capture & Utilisation) entsteht für das Joint Venture „Capture-to-Use“ (Cap2U) von Heidelberg Materials und Linde Gas. Sie wird im Auftrag von Linde Engineering im Zementwerk Lengfurt errichtet

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10 December 20249 December 2024

Bridging the Gap: 3-CO Project Highlights Sustainable Fashion Labelling at Two Consumer Events

Free Webinar at 13, Dec. 2024 12.00 - 13.00 CET, and a report about the "Lured by Labels" challenge, developed by 3-CO, which invited participants to match ecolabel logos with their corresponding descriptions

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EU Falls Short of Hydrogen Targets – A Pragmatic Regulatory Framework is Essential

The actual installed capacity stands at approximately less than a tenth of the target - because achieving the hydrogen goals for 2030 also seems increasingly unlikely

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EU verfehlt Wasserstoffziele – pragmatischer Rechtsrahmen unverzichtbar

Die tatsächlich installierte Elektrolyseleistung liegt bei weniger als einem Zehntel der Zielvorgaben, was die Erreichung der Wasserstoffziele für 2030 ebenfalls unwahrscheinlich macht

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VTT launches new origami packaging technology to create sustainable lightweight, durable, and eye-catching alternatives to conventional protective packing materials

Shaped cardboard, developed in a unique continuous process to create reel-to-reel origami-inspired structures for fibre-based packaging materials

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China launches state-owned recycling enterprise

The newly founded China Resources Recycling Group Co., Ltd. (CRRG) is to set up a number of specialised subsidiaries involved in recycling a wide range of waste streams

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China gründet neuen Staatskonzern für den Recyclingsektor

Die neu gegründete China Resources Recycling Group (CRRG) soll eine Reihe von spezialisierten Tochtergesellschaften gründen, die sich mit dem Recycling einer breiten Palette von Abfallströmen befassen

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Plastics pollution

It is clear that plastics have entered into our bodies, in the form of micro and nano particles, mainly through our food - but there are countries that attempt to water down the global plastics treaty and want it to focus merely on waste management

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Biohydrogen from Wood Waste

Wood-based circular economy

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Biowasserstoff aus Holzabfällen

Holzbasierte Kreislaufwirtschaft

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9 December 20245 December 2024

Renewable hydrogen production: Air Liquide strengthens its partnership with TotalEnergies through a new major project in the south of France

New project to supply green hydrogen to a TotalEnergies biorefinery - the H2 will be used to produce biodiesel and sustainable aviation fuel, alongside renewable hydrogen being supplied separately by Engie

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Forderungskatalog zur Bundestagswahl 2025 – Kreislaufwirtschaft als Schlüssel für die Wettbewerbsfähigkeit des Wirtschaftsstandorts

BDE, bvse und VBS legen zehn zentrale Punkte für die ersten 100 Tage der künftigen Bundesregierung vor

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2024 Carbon Market Report: a stable and well-functioning market, driving emissions from power and industry installations to a historic reduction of 16.5%

The European Commission has today adopted the Carbon Market Report, which analyses and presents the functioning of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) in 2023 and the first half of 2024

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A good start

GreenDot welcomes the confirmation of the new EU Commission and the formal adoption of the Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation by the European Parliament on 27th November 2024

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Ein guter Start

GreenDot begrüßt die Bestätigung der neuen EU-Kommission und die formelle Verabschiedung der Verordnung über Verpackungen und Verpackungsabfälle durch das Europäische Parlament am 27. November 2024

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Chinese scientists develop biodegradable sponge capable of removing 99.8% of microplastics from water

The sponge is expected to be applied widely in efficient microplastic removal from aquatic bodies

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Lactips raises €16 million

Lactips, a French company specializing in the development, production and commercialization of a 100% biobased natural polymer that is water-soluble and biodegradable in all environments, has announced a €16 million fundraising round

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Das französische Unternehmen Lactips sichert sich 16 Millionen Euro, um die Produktion biobasierter wasserlöslicher Alternativen zu Kunststoffen anzukurbeln

Mit Sitz in Frankreich Laktips, ein Unternehmen, das ein biologisch abbaubares, wasserlösliches Polymer aus natürlichen Materialien herstellt, hat in einer neuen Finanzierungsrunde 16 Millionen Euro aufgebracht

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6 December 20243 December 2024

EU regrets lack of conclusion on global plastics agreement

After two years of negotiations, UN member states failed to reach an agreement

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Leitfaden Strohbau – Nachhaltig Bauen und Dämmen mit Stroh

FNR veröffentlicht komplett überarbeitete Broschüre zur Verwendung von Stroh als Bau- und Dämmstoff

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Biobased chemicals – An opportunity for the UK?

This article summarises findings from a collaborative project seeking to build an understanding of UK interests in bio-based chemical development and where value chain and industry synergies may exist

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Clariant’s MegaMax™ catalysts will power China’s first biomass-to-green methanol project

The plant will use a combination of farm waste and wind power to produce up to 250,000 tons per annum

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Vielseitig, robust und biologisch abbaubar: Werk- und Baustoffe aus Pilzen

Verpackungsmaterialien, Dämmstoffe und Lederalternativen aus Pilzen werden bereits angeboten, an weiteren Verwendungen wird geforscht

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New EU-Funded Project to Drive Metallurgical Industry Towards Zero Emissions and Circular Carbon

The European Union has awarded €17 million to the EMPHATICAL project to assist the metallurgical industry in achieving zero emissions and carbon circularity by 2050

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Ukhi Secures $1.2 Million Pre-Seed Funding Led By 100 Unicorns to Disrupt Sustainable Packaging Industry

Delhi-based biomaterials startup, Ukhi, with operations in Haryana and Uttarakhand, has raised $1.2 million in pre-seed funding in equity and debt to develop novel, biodegradable, and compostable biomaterials aimed at transforming the sustainable packaging industry

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Charm Industrial Selects Manufacturo as Partner to Scale Manufacturing Operations

Charm Industrial, a leading climate technology company that specializes in the capture and permanent removal of carbon, has selected Manufacturo for a new strategic partnership

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5 December 20242 December 2024

BIO4EEB Project: promoting bio-based insulating materials in construction

AIMPLAS is participating in the European BIO4EEB Project, which aims to significantly increase the use of bio-based insulating materials to promote a greener construction industry

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WIS-Kunststoffe: Nachhaltigkeits Interview auf der Fakuma 2024

WIS Kunststoffe ist ein Familienunternehmen mit etwa 100 Mitarbeitern, die erst kürzlich den Nachhaltigkeitspreis für eine innnovative PCR-Tube gewonnen haben

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UPM Specialty Papers and Eastman introduce paper-based food packaging solution with compostable biobased coating

Thanks to the thinness of the coating layer, the solution is designed for recycling within existing fibre recycling streams, empowering brands to adopt sustainable packaging

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Developing circularity in fashion: ANDRITZ receives engineering order for landmark textile recycling plant from Circ®

The plant will be the first to recover cotton and polyester from blended textile waste

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Kreislaufwirtschaft in der Modebranche: ANDRITZ erhält Engineering-Auftrag für wegweisende Textilrecyclinganlage von Circ®

Mit der Anlage soll erstmals die Rückgewinnung von Baumwolle und Polyester aus gemischten Textilabfällen möglich werden

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How AI is helping discover new biomaterials

AI has already become a key part of generating new sustainable and renewable materials

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Bye-bye microplastics: new plastic is recyclable and fully ocean-degradable

Scientists have been trying to develop safe and sustainable materials that can replace traditional plastics, which are non-sustainable and harm the environment

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Bye-bye Mikroplastik: neuer Kunststoff ist recycelbar und vollständig im Meer abbaubar

Wissenschaftler versuchen seit langem, sichere und nachhaltige Materialien zu entwickeln, die herkömmliche Kunststoffe ersetzen können, die nicht nachhaltig sind und die Umwelt schädigen

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4 December 20242 December 2024

Reaction to ENVI Committee’s adoption to the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation

The PPWR is critical to accelerating the transition of the European plastics system to circularity and net zero due to worrying decline in EU competitiveness, threatening the circular plastics transition

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PPWR Update: Plastics Europe begrüßt die Verabschiedung im EU-Parlament

Europäisches Parlament nimmt finale Fassung der EU-Verpackungsverordnung an

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CO2 utilisation as an alternative to permanent sequestration

According to the International Energy Agency, plans are already underway for over 20 commercial-scale CO2 capturing facilities

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Bioplastics researchers at KTU: pollution is caused by people, not by plastics

Innovative solutions are needed to tackle today’s global ecological crisis, and bioplastics can play a crucial role in the process

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Nachhaltige Kunststofflösungen aus PCR oder Bio

WIS Kunststoffe festigte auf der Fakuma seine Position als führender Anbieter nachhaltiger Kunststofflösungen aus Post-Consumer-Rezyklaten und Biokunststoffen

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W-Cycle and Melhoramentos Join Forces to Produce Compostable Food Containers 

The Clean-tech company to share tech with Melhoramentos for producing next-generation high-performance pulp-fiber packaging

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Face mask from agri-food wastes

We have still not forgotten the panic and aftermaths of COVID-19 pandemic

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UNCAGED Innovations launches ELEVATE: a sustainable leather alternative in partnership with global fashion brands

Central to UNCAGED’s innovative approach is its proprietary technology platform, BioFuze

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3 December 20242 December 2024

Please submit your abstract and innovation to the leading event in the Renewable Carbon Economy: The “Renewable Materials Conference 2025”, 20-22 September 2025 in Siegburg

22 to 24 September 2025, Siegburg near Bonn/Cologne (Germany) and online