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36 New EU rules to reduce, reuse and recycle packaging (2024)
11 Monthly news from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), April 2024 (2024)
8 Ökodesign: Nachhaltige Produkte sollen zur Norm werden (2024)
8 A Gates-Backed Startup Is Making Fuel From Water and Carbon Dioxide (2024)
8 Earth Day 2024: Angel Yeast Continues to Tackle Plastic Pollution Challenges With Bio-based Material Solutions (2024)
6 Woodio invests in a new factory in Lahti Finland (2024)
5 Products made from crude oil have a significantly higher CO2 footprint than previously assumed (2024)
4 deSter partners with Eastman to eliminate single-use plastic waste in the airline industry (2024)
4 AmphiStar secures €6 million to launch eco-friendly and cost-effective biosurfactants derived from waste (2024)
4 Zu kompliziert: Lindner verschiebt Plastiksteuer erneut (2024)
4 CJ Biomaterials Introduces Two Revolutionary PHACT™ PHA-Based Compounds for Compostable Film Packaging (2024)
4 INERATEC secures state-of-the-art catalysts from Sasol for the production of sustainable e-fuels (2024)
4 AFYREN commits to Responsible Care® and receives a trophy in the “Societal” category (2024)
4 Innovationspreis "Best CO₂ Utilisation 2024" – Drei CCU-Lösungen führen die Gesellschaft in eine fossil-freie Zukunft (2024)
4 Collaboration Partner: ARCHROMA Colors available on the DMIx Platform (2024)
4 Special discount for the Renewable Materials Conference until 6 May (2024)
4 Henkel Adhesives Technologies treibt lückenlose Nachhaltigkeits­transparenz in seinem Produkt­portfolio voran (2024)
4 The circular journey of wood fibers: from forest to packaging – and beyond (2024)
4 Plant-based coating revolutionises food preservation, offering a sustainable alternative to plastic (2024)
4 Evonik strengthens its biosolutions offering with new Botanicals & Natural Actives business segment (2024)
4 Plant One new owner of Bioprocess Pilot Facility at Biotech Campus Delft (2024)
4 Neste schließt ersten Testlauf mit Pyrolyseöl aus Altreifen erfolgreich ab (2024)
4 Luminy® PLA-Wasserflasche mit geprägtem Etikett erleichtert die Produktion von recyceltem PLA (2024)
3 Neue EU-Vorschriften: weniger Verpackungen, mehr Wiederverwendung und Recycling (2024)
3 Rashki Launches India's First Ever Range of Handbags Made from Banana Leather in Its Pursuit to Encourage a Fashionably Kind Way of Life (2023)

Last week

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215 Should plastics be recycled? (2024)
137 Henkel Adhesives Technologies drives end-to-end transparency on sustainability across its product portfolio (2024)
131 Call for Bio-based Building Blocks and Polymer Market Experts (2024)
127 Groundbreaking ceremony for the CO2-neutral cement plant: Holcim Germany is building a climate-friendly future (2024)
97 Products made from crude oil have a significantly higher CO2 footprint than previously assumed (2024)
97 New EU rules to reduce, reuse and recycle packaging (2024)
91 The circular journey of wood fibers: from forest to packaging – and beyond (2024)
91 ALDI scrubs out plastic with new tootbrush packaging (2024)
90 Plant-based coating revolutionises food preservation, offering a sustainable alternative to plastic (2024)
86 Spatenstich für das CO2-neutrale Zementwerk: Holcim Deutschland baut die klimafreundliche Zukunft (2024)
85 Henkel Adhesives Technologies treibt lückenlose Nachhaltigkeits­transparenz in seinem Produkt­portfolio voran (2024)
84 Monthly news from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), April 2024 (2024)
75 Borealis invests EUR 4.5 million in Porvoo steam cracker, enabling increased share of circular raw materials used in production (2024)
73 GAIA Biomaterials receives US compostability certificate for limestone based bioplastic (2024)
69 Bio-based colours that turn the fashion industry green (2024)
67 Neste successfully concludes its first processing run with pyrolysis oil from discarded tires (2024)
65 TAKE-OFF - Invitation Open Doors Day (2024)
59 Neste schließt ersten Testlauf mit Pyrolyseöl aus Altreifen erfolgreich ab (2024)
57 “Best CO₂ Utilisation 2024” Innovation Award – Three CCU solutions steering society towards a fossil-free future (2024)
56 Blooming business: the circular flower waste bioeconomy (2024)
55 Ökodesign: Nachhaltige Produkte sollen zur Norm werden (2024)
54 Making furniture with paper machines - VTT and ISKU have created a novel biocomposite chair from cellulose (2024)
53 The Netherlands, France, the Czech Republic and Ireland call for a European policy package on sustainable carbon in the chemical industry (2024)
51 Solar panel installation advances Luminy® PLA production sustainability (2024)
50 AmphiStar secures €6 million to launch eco-friendly and cost-effective biosurfactants derived from waste (2024)

Last 4 weeks

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430 Borealis invests EUR 4.5 million in Porvoo steam cracker, enabling increased share of circular raw materials used in production (2024)
419 Products made from crude oil have a significantly higher CO2 footprint than previously assumed (2024)
402 How to enable the transition from fossil to renewable carbon in the chemical and material sector (2024)
226 Evolution of synthetic rubber: bio-based raw materials and new types of rubber (2024)
224 Plastic waste and recycling in the EU: facts and figures (2024)
217 Should plastics be recycled? (2024)
212 Six pathways to smart certification of bio-based systems (2024)
199 Dow and Procter & Gamble to develop a new proprietary recycling technology targeting hard-to-recycle plastic waste (2024)
194 Next free PEFerence webinar with a market update on bio-based building blocks and polymers  (2024)
184 Hyosung TNC Invests $1 Billion in Future "Bio" Business (2024)
181 “Best CO₂ Utilisation 2024” Innovation Award – Three CCU solutions steering society towards a fossil-free future (2024)
180 C1 proves continuous green methanol production process in record time,confirming predictions from quantum chemistry (2024)
171 Possibilities to capture and utilize carbon dioxide for sustainable production routes (2024)
151 Rice researchers develop 3D-printed wood from its own natural components (2024)
150 Special discount for the Renewable Materials Conference until 6 May (2024)
150 Bpacks Launches World’s First Bark-Based Packaging Technology to Replace Seamlessly Plastic Materials  (2024)
149 Validating Biobased Content Claims With Carbon-14 Testing (2024)
146 Best practices in sustainability communication (2024)
141 The Netherlands, France, the Czech Republic and Ireland call for a European policy package on sustainable carbon in the chemical industry (2024)
140 From wheat to bioplastics: Partnership between Tereos and Futerro boosts green chemistry in a first in Europe (2024)
140 BASF auf der UTECH 2024: Bereit für die Kreis­lauf­wirtschaft mit nach­haltigen Recycling-Lösungen für Polyurethane (2024)
138 Henkel Adhesives Technologies drives end-to-end transparency on sustainability across its product portfolio (2024)
135 Avantium publishes its 2023 Annual Report (2024)
132 UPM launches new biostimulant product range as a long-term solution for sustainable agriculture (2024)
132 UPM Specialty Papers and Fazer develop a recyclable packaging solution without a plastic lining (2024)
131 Call for Bio-based Building Blocks and Polymer Market Experts (2024)
129 Groundbreaking ceremony for the CO2-neutral cement plant: Holcim Germany is building a climate-friendly future (2024)
129 Pushing out plastic in consumer-goods packaging (2024)
128 Metsä Group starts pre-engineering project for Muoto™ wood fibre packaging products (2024)
127 FDA clears Borealis’ Borcycle™ M recycled plastics for use in food-grade packaging (2024)
124 SABIC & Jessa Hospital achieve successful step towards creating circular polymers on advanced recycling of used medical plastic (2024)
122 Transformationsbericht der Bundesregierung: Mit Kreislaufwirtschaft gegen Umweltkrisen  (2024)
120 Durchbruch mit Quantenchemie: Cleantech-Unternehmen C1 macht Herstellung von grünem Methanol in Rekordzeit möglich (2024)
120 ReMatBuilt: How residual materials become high-performance construction products (2024)
117 Eastman molecular recycling facility achieves on-spec initial production and is generating revenue  (2024)
116 Webinar: Formulation and Testing – Reality Check for New (Greener) Ingredients (2024)
116 EuRIC, FEAD and NGOs back "polymer-only” allocation method for plastic from chemical recycling (2024)
114 Global goals for sustainable development (2024)
114 Now the jointly owned biorefinery for biofuel has opened (2024)
111 10 reasons to attend the “CO₂-based Fuels and Chemicals Conference 2024” (2024)
110 Neste and Lotte Chemical team up on renewable chemicals and plastics (2024)
109 Bodenbelag aus Birkenrinde für Nassräume (2022)
109 Using Carbon Capture to Replace Fossil-Based Polyester Feedstocks with LanzaTech and On (2024)
109 BIC on the EU Communication on biotechnology and biomanufacturing (2024)
108 Interview mit Fred Eickmeyer von ESKUSA (2022)
108 Biobasierte Kreislaufwirtschaft: Fraunhofer WKI erforscht Wiederverwendung von Holz (2024)
108 Can Greener CO2-derived Chemicals Accelerate CCUS Uptake? (2024)
107 Plastikmüll und Recycling in der EU: Zahlen und Fakten (2024)
106 nova-Institute, Plastics Europe and European Bioplastics join forces on bio-based polymers and plastics production data  (2023)
106 Polyurethan-Lösungen zur Förderung der Kreislaufwirtschaft in wichtigen Industrien (2024)

Last 12 months

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4257 Products made from crude oil have a significantly higher CO2 footprint than previously assumed (2024)
2226 Durchbruch auf dem Weg zur biologischen Solarzelle (2023)
2224 nova-Institute, Plastics Europe and European Bioplastics join forces on bio-based polymers and plastics production data  (2023)
1712 Hundreds of toxic chemicals in recycled plastics (2023)
1447 No Sustainable Future Without Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) (2023)
1378 Gaining momentum – Bio-based polymers grow at a CAGR of 14% between 2022 and 2027 (2023)
1308 Call for Abstracts – CO₂-based Fuels and Chemicals Conference 2024 (2023)
1303 Fit for 55: The EU's plan for a green transition (2022)
1229 The rise of Carbon Dioxide (CO₂) as a renewable carbon feedstock – More than 1.3 million tonnes capacity for CO₂-based products already exist and are expected to at least quadruple by 2030 (2023)
1175 Strong Interest in Renewable Materials: Record Conference Attendance and Three Winners of the “Renewable Material of the Year 2023” Innovation Award (2023)
1134 Renewable Materials of the Year 2023: Bio-based and biodegradable elastic materials, carbon-light yeast oil, and a plastic-free natural polymer (2023)
1127 New bio-based polymer PEF shows low CO2 footprint (2022)
1100 Explorative scenario for a global net-zero chemical industry in 2050, Update October 2023 (2023)
1072 Current market study forecasts annual growth of 17% for bio-based polymers between 2023 and 2028. Demand from Asia and the USA in particular is driving growth, Europe is lagging behind (2024)
985 “Best CO₂ Utilisation 2023” Innovation Award – Three winning CCU solutions open the road to transition away from fossil resources (2023)
896 Recycling paths are best walked jointly: This year’s Advanced Recycling Conference (ARC) showed the importance of collaboration (2022)
859 Bacteria-Based Cellulose Fibre NullarborTM (“No Trees“) Wins “Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year 2023” Award Against Strong Competition (2023)
833 Interview with Dr. Adrian Brandt about Henkel's use of Avantium's FDCA, a bio-based aromatic building block (2023)
820 Making plastics biodegradable by UV-light (2024)
728 The Use of Food and Feed Crops for Bio-based Materials and the Related Effects on Food Security – Recognising Potential Benefits (2023)
715 Catalysing Change – Smart CO₂-Solutions Wanted for the "Best CO₂Utilisation 2024" Innovation Award (2024)
668 The 50 Hottest Companies in the Bioeconomy 2023 (2023)
634 Greenwashing – No, thanks! (2024)
610 Free Webinar on the Life Cycle Assessment of Avantium's PEF (2023)
606 Six Materials Nominated for the Innovation Award “Renewable Material of the Year 2023” (2023)
568 Camm Solutions: Eine echte Alternative zu Plastik (2023)
552 nova-Session: Sustainability Claims under New EU Legislation – Everything companies need to know (2024)
545 A Broad Range of Advanced Recycling Technologies Keeps Carbon in the Loop  (2023)
544 SOLVAY and SYENSQO revealed as new company names (2023)
541 Cellulose Fibres Conference 2024 – Call for Abstracts (2023)
523 Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year 2023 – From Hygiene Products, Sustainability Improved Technologies to Cellulose from Textile Waste and Banana Production Waste (2023)
521 Norwegian partners with Norsk e-Fuel to build new e-fuel plant in Norway (2023)
510 The Advanced Recycling Conference 2023 – A Success Story Beyond Chemical Recycling (2023)
504 Renewable Carbon-based Materials Show Significant Lower CO2 Footprint Than Fossil Counterparts (2023)
485 New trend and technology report: Mapping of advanced recycling technologies for plastics waste – providers, technologies, and partnerships (2022)
483 No Greenwashing, please! (2023)
482 Invitation to the Stakeholder Event "Bio-Based Innovations for Industrial Applications“ (2024)
480 Smart Carbon Cycles Require Advanced Recycling – Call for Abstracts for the Advanced Recycling Conference 2023 (2023)
478 Bio-based content, compostable plastics, and chemical recycling – many opportunities for more innovation and sustainability in the new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) (2023)
474 NetZero inaugurates in Brazil world’s largest biochar factory using crop residues (2023)
473 LUNAFORM™, a new kind of biomaterial, unveiled by Balenciaga at Paris Fashion Week (2023)
473 Bioplastics International Creates World's First Sugar Cane Alcohol Water Soluble PVA to Replace Plastics (2022)
455 Rashki Launches India's First Ever Range of Handbags Made from Banana Leather in Its Pursuit to Encourage a Fashionably Kind Way of Life (2023)
437 Direct air capture of CO2: dangerous nonsense (2023)
432 The Chemical and Plastics Industry Will Need to Replace 1 Gt of Fossil Carbon per Year with Renewable Carbon from Biomass, CO2 and Recycling to Net-Zero (2023)
430 Borealis invests EUR 4.5 million in Porvoo steam cracker, enabling increased share of circular raw materials used in production (2024)
422 Painting a Bio-Based Future with Microbially Produced Alginates, Lipids and Pigments   (2023)
422 New chemistry can extract virgin-grade materials from wind turbine blades in one process (2023)
421 From carbon-negative diamonds to CO₂-based fuels for transport – Smart innovations replace fossil-based products (2024)
417 How to be green – What is a valid scientific proof for environmental claims? (2023)

All time

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12063 Worldwide growth in industrial hemp – fibres, shivs, seed & oil and pharmaceuticals (2014)
11635 Biocomposites: 350,000 t production of wood and natural fibre composites in the European Union in 2012 (2013)
11321 Sativex - Novel cannabis derived treatment for MS pain now available in Canada by prescription (2005)
8776 Microplastics in the Environment (2014)
7392 nova-Pressespiegel: Amflora - Pro und Contra sowie Sinn und Nutzen in der Diskussion (2010)
7328 Options for Designing a New Political Framework of the European Bio-based Economy (2014)
7090 "Bambusfaser" ist Viskose (2008)
6943 Carbon Dioxide (CO2) as Chemical Feedstock for Polymers – already nearly 1 million tonnes production capacity installed! (2021)
6922 Map of 224 European biorefineries published by BIC and nova-Institute (2017)
6854 Wood Plastic Composite (WPC) Market - Global Trends & Segment Forecast to 2024 (2016)
6811 Greenwashing: misuse of EU composting standard EN 13432 (2015)
6744 nova-Bericht: Globale Marktsituation der Biokunststoffe (2008)
6462 Global Bio-Based Chemicals Market Forecast 2017-2025 (2017)
6416 Evidence of Polyethylene Biodegradation by Bacterial Strains from the Guts of Plastic-Eating Waxworms (2014)
6377 2018 was a very good year for bio-based polymers: Several additional capacities were put into operation (2019)
6356 Bioplastics reduce CO2 emissions (2019)
6338 Procter & Gamble launches new Fairy Ocean Plastic bottle made from 100% recycled plastic and ocean plastic (2017)
6334 For the first time: Growth rate for bio-based polymers with 8 % CAGR far above overall polymer market growth (2021)
6318 TECNARO eröffnet Internet-Shop für nachhaltige ARBOFORM®-Produkte (2003)
6278 Natural Fibres and the World Economy July 2019 (2019)
6196 CO2 is ready to go as a fuel and chemical feedstock (2013)
6044 New grades of polyamide based on naturally occurring feedstocks (2011)
5957 Alternative Resin Binders for Particle Boards Reduce Health Problems (2009)
5899 Green Refinery (2014)
5750 Naturfasern aktuell: Preise und Anbauflächen (2009)
5597 nova-Bericht: Wandbaustoffe aus Hanfschäben und Kalk (2009)
5533 ZOE B Organic Introduces the World’s First Biodegradable Beach Toys: Finally Toys that Clean Up after Themselves (2014)
5194 Malaysia's pioneer bioplastics pilot plant is operational (2011)
5124 nova-Bericht: IKEA nimmt weltweiten den zweiten WPC-Stuhl ins Sortiment! (2007)
5064 Biobased Ingredients for the Cosmetics Sector (2019)
5056 High-tech strategies for small farmers and organic farming (2018)
5020 Compostable plastic bags carry goods and hopes for the future (2016)
4939 The rise of Carbon Dioxide (CO₂) as a renewable carbon feedstock – More than 1.3 million tonnes capacity for CO₂-based products already exist and are expected to at least quadruple by 2030 (2023)
4932 Increasing interest in industrial hemp – fibres, shivs, seed & oil and pharmaceuticals (2014)
4904 New market and technology report: Chemical Recycling – Status, Trends, and Challenges – Technologies, Sustainability, Policy and Key Players (2020)
4799 Reißfest, wasserdicht und kompostierbar: die Biomülltüte aus Ecovio (2011)
4712 Levulinic acid and succinic acid – A realistic look at the present and future of two versatile bio-based platform chemicals and their market development (2019)
4623 nova-Studie: Neubewertung der stofflichen Nutzung nachwachsender Rohstoffe (2010)
4616 The safest and most sustainable electrical cable (2016)
4557 Fast growth of bio-based polymers: Production capacity will triple from 5.1 million tonnes in 2013 to 17 million tonnes in 2020, representing a 2% share of polymer production in 2013 and 4% in 2020 (2015)
4517 Rape cake: more than just a by-product (2007)
4488 The global bio-based polymer market 2019 – A revised view on a turbulent and growing market (2020)
4485 Bioverbundwerkstoffe: 350.000 t Produktion von Holz- und Naturfaserverbundwerkstoffen in der Europäischen Union im Jahr 2012 (2013)
4429 Bio-based polymers worldwide: Ongoing growth despite difficult market environment (2017)
4385 Viskose-Textilien aus Bambus-Zellstoff richtig kennzeichnen (2009)
4271 SABIC launches new renewable polyolefins portfolio (2014)
4257 Products made from crude oil have a significantly higher CO2 footprint than previously assumed (2024)
4248 nova Session "Gene Editing, CRISPR/Cas9 and more for the Bio-based Economy“ (2017)
4178 Diplomarbeit zum Thema "Schwindungsverhalten naturfaserverstärkter Thermoplaste" erschienen (2001)
4131 Third German WPC Congress (2010)