20 December 202419 December 2024 Renewable Carbon News takes a winter break We will be back on 2 January 2025
First running shoe midsole based on new biopolymer grade by BASF Based on BASF’s new biopolymer ecoflex® BMB, the new midsole is 90% more durable while showing the same energy return as midsoles usually made of polyether block amide (PEBA)
Erste Laufschuh-Zwischensohle auf Basis einer neuen Biopolymer-Variante der BASF Basierend auf dem neuen Biopolymer ecoflex® BMB der BASF ist die neue Zwischensohle 90% beständiger, während sie die gleiche Energierückgabe wie Zwischensohlen aus dem herkömmlichen Polyetherblockamid (PEBA) bietet
Wood-based carbon capture is a major opportunity for Finland – and the climate Metsä Group is proceeding stage by stage in the carbon capture project and will pilot carbon capture next summer at the Rauma pulp mill with ANDRITZ
Doppelganger plastics: a more desirable alternative? It is clear as plastic to see this is a problem that is going to get bigger unless we come up with a solution - but what are our options?
Milestone reached for ground-breaking trial to convert carbon dioxide into cleaning products Scientists trying to convert carbon dioxide into materials used in cleaning products have reached a key milestone by producing ethanol from carbon dioxide captured from papermills in Cumbria and Scotland
Biobasierte, selbstheilende Beschichtungen für Papier und Pappe entwickelt Beschichtetes Papier ist recyclingfähig – Langzeitstabilität noch nicht ausreichend
Development of sustainable and hypoallergenic biorubber, biolatex and other bioproducts from new crop Taraxacum kok-saghyz (TKS) TKS contains up to 24% biolatex/biorubber, 40% inulin and 29% proteins, it takes 4 months to grow in moderate climates and its crop value is ~$31K/acre
Solvay unveils biodigester in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico Biomethane to replace part of the natural gas used on-site, reducing the site’s CO2 emissions by 12%, versus 2021 baseline
19 December 202413 December 2024 EUBP Reveals the results of the 2024 Market Data Report Overall global plastics production continues to rise steadily. This development is driven by rising demand combined with the emergence of ever more sophisticated applications and products
EUBP-Marktbericht: Biokunststoffe weiter auf Wachstumskurs European Bioplastics präsentierte seinen Bericht zur Marktentwicklung 2024. Dieser bestätigt: Die Produktionskapazitäten von Biokunststoffen wachsen weiter
Zelixir’s New Factory to Revolutionize Natural Fragrance Production with ‘AI+Synthetic Biology’ The rapid transition from project initiation to large-scale production in just one and a half years validates the industrial capabilities of AI biomanufacturing
Lignin Industries: Kooperation mit britischem Compoundeur und Distributeur Hellyar Plastics Die Vermarktung der patentierten Technologie von Lignin Industries soll erweitert sowie der eigene innovative biobasierte Kunststoff in neue Märkte gebracht werden
Cirql™ Launches Industrially Compostable, Biodegradable Material Innovation for Footwear Brands Debuting at ISPO, Cirql Zero™ will be available to footwear brands beginning in January 2025
USDA Announces Over $194 Million in New Projects to Increase Economic Opportunities Through Rural Partners Network Funding Will Support Family Farms, Small Businesses, Infrastructure and Clean Energy in Underserved Rural and Tribal Communities
18 December 202413 December 2024 Emirates Biotech Selected Sulzer Technology to Build World’s Largest Polylactic Acid Production Facility Emirates Biotech will leverage Sulzer’s licensed PLA technology to manage all production steps from a single location, including lactide production, purification and polymerization
Emirates Biotech baut die weltgrösste Anlage für Polymilchsäure (PLA) – mit Sulzer-Technologie Emirates Biotech nutzt dabei die von Sulzer lizenzierte PLA-Technologie, um alle Produktionsschritte von der Produktion bis zur Reinigung und Polymerisation von Laktiden an einem Standort zu vereinen
Infinited Fiber and Norbite collaborate in EU-funded TEX-INSECT project This project aims to further strengthen feedstock versatility by improving side stream utilization including the development of a novel insect-based biorefinery that employs the larvae of Galleria mellonella to digest and transform synthetic polymers into valuable products
TU-Gründer*innen möchten chemische Industrie nachhaltiger gestalten Wissenschaftler der TU Dortmund entwickeln daher Prozesse, mit denen z.B. Pflanzenöle so aufbereitet werden können, dass sie für die Industrie als universell einsetzbare Plattformchemikalie nutzbar werden
Relement and Worlée sign offtake agreement to advance biobased coatings with bio MPA This innovative material is designed to replace fossil-based components in alkyd resins, offering improved sustainability alongside performance benefits
Reimagining skin care: How bio-based succinic acid could transform cosmetics Succinic acid is emerging as a pivotal ingredient in the skin care industry and is celebrated for its acne-fighting properties and skin-friendly profile. However, traditional production methods, reliant on petroleum, pose significant sustainability challenges and contribute to environmental concerns
17 December 202412 December 2024 INAK begrüßt Verabschiedung der Nationalen Kreislaufwirtschaftsstrategie (NKWS) Die INAK wird sich in den kommenden Monaten aktiv in die Umsetzung der Strategie einbringen, insbesondere in die neue Plattform für Kreislaufwirtschaft sowie die Entwicklung der angekündigten Roadmap 2030
Starbucks launches new Green Planet® biodegradable, plant-based straws in Japan They will be available in all Starbucks locations across Japan starting in March 2025
A new catalyst can turn methane into something useful MIT chemical engineers have devised a way to capture methane, a potent greenhouse gas, and convert it into polymers
Neuer Katalysator kann Methan in etwas Nützliches verwandeln Chemieingenieure des MIT haben einen Weg gefunden, Methan abzuscheiden und in Polymere umzuwandeln
UPM Raflatac announces further progress towards Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s Global Commitment UPM Raflatac continued its work towards UPM’s 2030 responsibility targets and a future beyond fossils
Salgenx Unveils Revolutionary Saltwater Redox Flow Battery for Grid-Scale Energy Storage Beyond energy storage, the Salgenx saltwater redox flow battery offers multifunctional capabilities
Salgenx stellt revolutionäre Salzwasser-Redox-Flow-Batterie für Energiespeicherung im Netzmaßstab vor Neben der Energiespeicherung bietet die Salzwasser-Redox-Flow-Batterie von Salgenx multifunktionale Möglichkeiten
16 December 202411 December 2024 Haelixa Enhances Organic Cotton Traceability with C&A Partnership Agreement for Haelixa to mark their organic cotton for the next three years with its propriate DNA markers to enable C&A tracing the journey of its organic cotton
Für den Außeneinsatz: ECOGUIDE Schilder aus nachwachsenden Rohstoffen Das aus nachhaltigem Anbau aus Neuseeland stammende zertifizierte Accoya-Weichholz erreicht durch ein patentiertes Verfahren die Widerstandsfähigkeit und Optik der hochwertigsten tropischen Harthölzer
CSIRO report reveals the state of bioplastics in Australia The State of bioplastics in Australia report aims to increase understanding of bioplastics and their credentials for sustainable waste management
Biotechnologen forschen an neuartigen Stoffen für leichtere E-Autos und grünen Wasserstoff Im Forschungsprojekt „BIOPYRANIA“ stehen Pyrazin-Hochleistungskunststoffe im Fokus der Konsortialpartner, aus welchen sich vielerlei Endprodukte herstellen lassen
Algenesis Corporation Awarded USDA Certified Biobased Product Label Soleic® TPU and polyol products: 1295A, 1270A, 1260D, and LV-02 - each product features a dedicated label verifying its renewable biobased content
13 December 202410 December 2024 Developing paper sack circularity in the construction sector EUROSAC and CEPI Eurokraft recently joined the Paper Sacks Go Circular Spain alliance
Ausbau der Kreislaufwirtschaft für Papiersäcke im Bauwesen EUROSAC und CEPI Eurokraft sind kürzlich der Allianz "Paper Sacks Go Circular Spain" beigetreten
LG Chem and Acies Bio Collaborate to Advance Sustainable Production of Chemicals By combining their respective strengths, the two companies aim to deliver a sustainable and efficient alternative for producing high-demand chemicals, driving the transition to bio-based industrial cleantech solutions
Godavari Biorefineries Limited Secures Exclusive License Agreement with Catalyxx Inc for manufacturing Biobutanol and Higher Alcohols in India Pioneering partnership sets the stage for sustainable innovation in the chemical industry through Catalyxx’s bio-based chemicals technology
Plastic fantastic: Grün, stark und essbar Forscher haben einen biologisch abbaubaren Verbundwerkstoff entwickelt, der zur Bekämpfung der weltweiten Plastikmüllkrise beitragen könnte
Avantium and SCGC Advance the Development of PLGA Polyester Avantium’s Volta Technology uses electrochemistry to convert CO2 to high-value products and chemical building blocks including glycolic acid. Glycolic acid, combined with lactic acid, can be used to produce PLGA polyester in existing manufacturing assets
PML supports launch of ocean literacy materials for schools across Europe The ProBleu Resource Catalogue of teaching aids is a dynamic online resource designed to promote water literacy and ocean education
12 December 20249 December 2024 Development of bio-based, climate-neutral building materials by means of biogenic material production using phototrophic microorganisms The development of new bio-based and sustainable materials to permanently capture CO2 is a starting point for research and development that project manager Dr. Ulla König is working on in her Biocompatible Materials group at the Fraunhofer FEP
Entwicklung biobasierter klimaneutraler Baustoffe durch biogene Materialgewinnung unter Nutzung phototropher Mikroorganismen Die Entwicklung neuer biobasierter und nachhaltiger Materialien zur dauerhaften Bindung von CO2 ist ein Ansatzpunkt für Forschung und Entwicklung, mit dem sich Projektleiterin Dr. Ulla König am Fraunhofer FEP in ihrer Gruppe Biokompatible Materialien beschäftigt
The Department of Defense in the US bioeconomy We look at the reasons for its interest in biomaterials and how it reached its pre-eminent position in the US biobased ecosystem
Industry network secures £474K to boost bio-based materials regulation Industry-led network launches with £474,135 Innovate UK funding to accelerate adoption of sustainable chemicals and reduce UK’s reliance on fossil-based materials
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
Mit biobasierten Klebstoffen die Kreislaufwirtschaft stärken Forschende des Fraunhofer WKI entwickeln biobasierte Klebstoffe, also synthetisch hergestellte Klebstoffe auf Basis nachwachsender Rohstoffe
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
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
TômTex partners with designers for biodegradable vegan textiles production The Spring/Summer 2025 collections are set to be available to consumers early next year