22 October 202418 October 2024 Thermochemical Recycling: Advancing the Circular Plastics Economy Thermochemical recycling is emerging as a crucial complement to mechanical recycling, offering innovative solutions for the processing of complex plastic waste streams. This advanced recycling method plays a significant role in the circular economy, addressing challenges posed by mixed and hard-to-recycle plastics
Critical Developments Shaping Sustainable Industry Week 2024: Leading Suppliers, Speakers & Hot Topics With over 3,000 professionals expected to attend, this event will showcase several industry leaders demonstrating today’s new-age technologies focused on sustainable materials, chemicals, and manufacturing processes
Blue carbon: an excellent way to store carbon dioxide About 244 million tonnes of organic carbon are stored in the top 10cm of seabed habitats - most (98%) of that is in mud or silt – a location that’s quite easily overlooked when it comes to conservation measures
Reju opens Regeneration Hub Zero, its first textile-to-textile hub, in Frankfurt, Germany Owned by Technip Energies, Reju is creating a new circular system and infrastructure for recovering, regenerating and recirculating textile waste - at scale - starting with polyester
Reju eröffnet mit Regeneration Hub Zero seinen ersten Textile-to-Textile Hub in Frankfurt/Main Reju gehört zu Technip Energies und schafft ein neues Kreislaufsystem sowie eine Infrastruktur für die Rückgewinnung, Wiederaufbereitung und Rückführung von Textilabfällen - beginnend mit Polyester
AmphiStar launches first fully waste-based biosurfactants to market Made entirely from organic waste- and side streams, the newly launched products are the first ever fully upcycled biobased surfactants to enter the market
This inventive brutalist lamp is actually made out of bacteria-based concrete Not all feats of science meet the eye. This lamp’s material innovation makes it more sustainable
Cambridge-based PACT raises €10.7 million to industrialise scaleable biomaterials made from collagen PACT has raised a €10.7 million seed round to advance the development and reach of pioneering biomaterials inspired by nature. The investment came from Hoxton Ventures, ReGen Ventures, Celsius Industries (formerly UNTITLED) and Polytechnique Ventures
21 October 202418 October 2024 Shaping the Future of Recycling From PVC and Textiles to Engineering Thermoplastics and Digital Solutions
Lenzing and TreeToTextile join forces for next-generation cellulose fibers Joining forces with H&M Group, Inter IKEA Group, Stora Enso and LSCS Invest, united by the strong belief that sustainably produced fibers will have the power to change the textile industry to the better
Lenzing und TreeToTextile bündeln ihre Kräfte für Cellulosefasern der nächsten Generation Zusammenarbeit mit H&M Group, Inter IKEA Group, Stora Enso und LSCS Invest, die überzeugt sind, dass nachhaltig produzierte Fasern die Textilindustrie zum Besseren verändern können
Citroniq Chemicals Closes $12 Million Series A Financing This funding will enable Citroniq to further advance the construction of its 1st plant in Nebraska, the world’s largest decarbonization platform that would capture and avoid 2 million metric tons per year of GHG emissions
From scrap tire to clearcoat: BASF Coatings launches first ChemCycling products in the automotive refinish market The product lines, manufactured using recycled feedstock, are marketed under BASF’s premium brands Glasurit and R-M and will boost body shop efficiency and productivity
Vom Altreifen zum Klarlack: BASF Coatings führt die ersten ChemCycling®-Produkte im Autoreparaturlackmarkt ein Die Produktreihen, die aus recycelten Rohstoffen hergestellt werden, werden unter den Premiummarken Glasurit und R-M von BASF angeboten und werden die Effizienz und Produktivität der Lackierbetriebe steigern
FDA Approves Avantium’s PEF for Food Contact Applications in the United States Underground fungal network restoration, insect protein, fermented marine protein. The biobased portfolio of tech venture studio Deep Science Ventures reads like a roll call of some of the trendiest areas in climate tech
Odlo and DePoly partner to develop company’s first circular base layer In a proof-of-concept combining Swiss brands and common ambitions, the chemical recycling pioneer and outdoor apparel icon will attempt to convert waste fabrics into virgin-quality recycled PET
Odlo arbeitet gemeinsam mit DePoly am ersten zirkulären Base Layer der Marke Im Rahmen eines Proof of Concept bündeln zwei Schweizer Unternehmen ihre Kräfte, um ein ambitioniertes Projekt zu realisieren: Gemeinsam wollen ein Pionier bei chemischen Recyclingverfahren und ein namhafter Hersteller von Outdoor-Bekleidung Stoffreste in recyceltes PET in Virgin-Qualität umwandeln
18 October 202418 October 2024 New Players in Advanced Recycling – Innovators at work: DePoly Interview with DePoly CSO & Co-Founder Dr. Christopher Ireland
Rapid growth in Europe’s biorefinery sector – new nova-Institute report commissioned by Cepi highlights main results for the pulp and paper industry Turnover in wood fibre-based biorefineries reaches €6 billion, doubling in just three years
BASF and Evonik agree on first deliveries of biomass-balanced ammonia with reduced carbon footprint With this prolongued collaboration both chemical companies demonstrate their commitment to offer products with a reduced product carbon footprint
BASF und Evonik vereinbaren erste Lieferungen von biomassenbilanziertem Ammoniak mit reduziertem CO2-Fußabdruck Mit dieser fortgeführten Zusammenarbeit unterstreichen beide Unternehmen ihr Engagement, Produkte mit einem reduzierten Produkt-CO2-Fußabdruck (PCF) anzubieten
Dow introduces its first bio-circular attributed product for carpet tile backing The flooring innovation will be used in the manufacturing of carpet tile backing to provide dimensional stability and adhesion support for fibers
Rethinking plastics – the new alternative to current plastic materials is born from CO2 Fortum capture the carbon dioxide released during waste incineration and mix it with hydrogen, creating base chemicals such as methane or methanol, which can then be further utilised as raw materials for plastics
Neue Produktlinie: MIPA vereint Qualität mit Nachhaltigkeit Durch den Einsatz von nachwachsenden Rohstoffen wie etwa Camphen, Korkmehl, Stroh, Raps oder Zuckerrohr kann der Anteil an fossilen Rohstoffen in den jeweiligen Produkten um bis zu 50% reduziert werden
New product line: MIPA combines quality with sustainability By using renewable raw materials such as camphene, cork flour, straw, rapeseed or sugar cane, the share of fossil raw materials in the respective products can be reduced by up to 50%
Balrampur Chini Mills to launch bioplastic plant by 2026 Balrampur Chini Mills, a prominent sugar manufacturer in India, has announced plans to establish a bioplastic production facility with an investment of $23 K, set to be operational by 2026
Chempolis Oy announces new ownership and transfer of Fortum Bio2X Chempolis Oy, a provider of groundbreaking biorefining technologies, is pleased to announce two significant milestones in the company’s journey
17 October 202416 October 2024 Application of nova-Institute’s Biomass Utilisation Factor in the Horizon Europe Project BioReCer In a recent interview, Nadja Wulff from nova-Institute and Christopher vom Berg from the Renewable Carbon Initiative shed light on the Biomass Utilisation Factor (BUF) and its significance within the BioReCer project
Launch of the Initiative natürliche Kreislaufwirtschaft e.V. (INAK) Association of companies, certifiers, and waste management organisations will have their focus on the use of biodegradable and compostable plastics in specific applications
Start der Initiative natürliche Kreislaufwirtschaft e.V. (INAK) – Biologisch abbaubare Produkte zur Vermeidung von Mikroplastik Zusammenschluss von Unternehmen, Zertifizierern und Entsorgern hat biologisch abbaubare und kompostierbare Kunststoffe in sinnvollen Anwendungsbereichen im Fokus
Sustainea and Primient Join Forces to Establish Largest U.S. Bio-MEG Facility in Lafayette, Indiana Adding Primient’s feedstock to Sustainea’s Bio-MEG plant will significantly reduce the need for traditional fossil-based plastics, by producing bioproducts for beverage bottles, food containers, apparel, and footwear
In step toward solar fuels, durable artificial photosynthesis setup chains two carbons together The system produces ethylene, an important ingredient of many plastics, with much higher efficiency, yield and longevity than competing systems
Kunststoffe nachhaltig produzieren: Künstliche Photosynthese ermöglicht solare Kraftstoffe Ein solches System kann Ethylen, den Hauptinhaltsstoff vieler Kunststoffe, mit einer viel höheren Wirkungsweise, höherem Ertrag und längerer Lebensdauer herstellen als konkurrierende Systeme
Duotone Unveils Entire Kiteboard Series Replacing Petroleum-Based Materials with Checkerspot’s Algae-Based Polyurethane Sidewalls, powered by SWS Technology An unprecedented collaboration between Duotone, Checkerspot, and SWS Board Technology sets a new standard for sustainability in the kiteboard industry
Covestro at the FAKUMA 2024 At this years’ Fakuma from October 15 to 19, Covestro will showcase materials and solutions for automotive, electrics & electronics, consumer goods and textile applications that make the world brighter and ever more circular
Covestro auf der FAKUMA 2024 Auf der Fakuma vom 15. bis 19. Oktober präsentiert Covestro Materialien und Lösungen für die Automobil-, Elektro- & Elektronik-, Konsumgüter- und Textilbranche, die die Welt immer zirkulärer machen
16 October 202410 October 2024 Neste strengthens chemical recycling logistics infrastructure in Europe in cooperation with Tepsa Netherlands Advanced aggregation tanks will ensure safe and reliable storage of liquefied waste plastic and will be located in the Port of Rotterdam to optimize supply chains and streamline logistics
Henkel und LIKAT forschten an neuen, biobasierten und „entklebbaren“ Klebstoffen Effizientes Katalyseverfahren für Divinylether (DVE) entwickelt – Entklebung von DVE-basierten Klebstoffsystemen möglich
Biobased nylon and potential from diamine monomers This latest article delves into the chemistry of synthetic polyamides, most significantly known as Nylon, and discusses the historic and current biobased alternatives to the conventional fossil-based polymers
Her Majesty Queen Máxima to open the world’s first FDCA Flagship Plant This festive event will take place on 22 October 2024, in the presence of approximately 250 guests including Commissioner of the King René Paas and Eemsdelta’s Mayor Ben Visser
„Bioökonomie Start-up Puls 2024“ veröffentlicht Start-ups als Treiber des Strukturwandels im Rheinischen Revier
Wastewater bacteria can break down plastic for food Finding could lead to bioengineering solutions to clean up plastic waste
Antolin and PersiSKIN present plant-based persiSKIN AUTO® to promote material sustainability persiSKIN AUTO® is an innovative material that uses persimmon waste to offer a sustainable alternative to natural leather and other synthetic coverings
‘Growing Impact’ explores using catalysts to convert CO2 into valuable products The latest episode of the "Growing Impact" podcast explores how researchers are using advanced computation to design catalysts that can accelerate the process of converting carbon dioxide into useful products
15 October 20249 October 2024 Braskem Collaborates with the University of British Columbia to Develop Technology for Producing Methanol from CO2 The company is funding a one-year project aimed at developing a viable technological route for future industrial implementation
Grüne Prozesse und nachhaltige Materialien für eine zirkuläre Bioökonomie Wissenschaftler von fünf österreichischen Universitäten haben sich zusammengetan, um im neuen Exzellenzcluster "Circular Bioengineering" zu zirkulären, umweltfreundlichen Bioprozessen und innovativen Materialien aus erneuerbaren Rohstoffen zu forschen
New ReBioCycle project on novel recycling and up-cycling solutions for bio-plastics Several bioeconomy hubs from Europe will be focusing on mechanical recycling, chemical recycling, enzymatic recycling and microbial recycling
Georgia Tech Researchers Develop More Efficient Approach for Turning Plant Biomass into Useful Chemicals Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have developed an approach that could transform lignin into valuable chemicals more efficiently than ever before
Vom Abfallstoff zum Rohstoff der Zukunft: Neue Verfahren machen Lignin nutzbar Lignin, der zweithäufigste Rohstoff der Erde, fristet bisher ein Schattendasein. Neue Verfahren könnten das ändern. Wird der Abfallstoff zum Erdöl-Ersatz?