16 September 202411 September 2024 Calyxia raises $35 million to help global manufacturers advance product performance, and fight plastic pollution and GHG emissions Investment led by Lombard Odier Investment Managers’ Plastic Circularity Fund and Bpifrance, through its Large Venture fund, bringing cumulative funding to $70M
Calyxia sichert sich 35 Millionen US-Dollar, um globale Hersteller bei der Verbesserung der Produktleistung und der Bekämpfung von Kohlenstoff- und Kunststoffverschmutzung zu unterstützen Die Investition wird vom Plastic Circularity Fund von Lombard Odier Investment Managers und Bpifrance über seinen Large Venture Fonds angeführt, wodurch sich die Gesamtfinanzierung auf 70 Millionen US-Dollar erhöht
Die neue Ökodesign-Verordnung als weitreichende Vorgabe zur nachhaltigen Kreislaufwirtschaft Die neue Ökodesign-Verordnung bringt strenge Regeln für Nachhaltigkeit in der EU und stellt Unternehmen vor neue Herausforderungen
New audit confirms EU renewable ethanol industry makes more food than fuel Data from European producers show significant production of food and feed in 2023 along with sustainable biofuel, highlighting strategic importance of domestic ethanol biorefineries
Oklahoma State University scientists develop innovative co-fermentation process for sustainable biofuels By utilizing both sugars and CO2, the co-fermentation process addresses key challenges in traditional fermentation processes, making it more efficient and sustainable for large-scale biofuel production
13 September 202410 September 2024 There is a more sustainable way! With bio-based and biodegradable textile and leather chemicals Indian startup SCHUTZEN revolutionizes the fashion industry – Nominated for the ISC3 Innovation Award 2024
Wie vielfältige biobasierte und biologisch abbaubare Textil- und Lederchemikalien eine nachhaltigere Zukunft für die Modeindustrie schaffen Indisches Start-Up SCHUTZEN hat eine innovative Technologie für die Herstellung von Textil- und Lederchemikalien aus biologisch vielfältigen Pflanzen und Abfällen entwickelt
LanzaTech Signs Master License Agreement with SEKISUI to Develop Multiple Commercial Scale Waste-to-Ethanol Plants Across Japan LanzaTech progresses partnership with SEKISUI by formalizing commercial framework to construct facilities which significantly advance how municipalities convert solid waste into valuable sustainable feedstocks
Moderne Verpackungen: biobasiert, funktional, recyclingfähig FNR präsentiert auf der FACHPACK 2024 nachhaltige Lösungen für Verpackungen aus nachwachsenden Rohstoffen
Scaling Europe’s algal biorefineries Algae holds an immense number of complex chemicals that hold applications across several industries, but for all its advantages, biorefineries making algal products are still rare
12 September 202412 September 2024 Swift implementation of EU biotech and biomanufacturing initiative is key to strengthen EU competitiveness and accelerate defossilisation All three carbon sources will be needed in the action plan to make the transition away from fossil feedstocks
Kunststoffe aus Algen: Tübinger tüftelt an Biokunststoff für die Industrie Aus Licht, CO2 und Nährstoffen werde Kunststoff. Reaktoren für nachhaltigen Biokunststoff entwickelt ein Tübinger Unternehmer mit seinem Start-up Novis für die Industrie
Global vegetable oil production continues to grow World production of vegetable oils is growing, as is demand. Especially palm and soybean oil are likely to be significantly more abundant in 2024/25, more than offsetting the decline in sunflower oil
CSIRO and Murdoch University launch the Bioplastics Innovation Hub to end plastic waste The Bioplastics Innovation Hub aims to revolutionise plastic packaging by developing biologically derived plastic that can break down in compost, land, or water
Grüne Krieger: Pflanzen an vorderster Front gegen Mikroplastik Das vom Hubei Key Laboratory of Wetland Evolution & Ecological Restoration vorgeschlagene Projekt erforscht, wie Pflanzen die Verschmutzung durch Mikro- und Nanoplastik verringern können
Solar overtook hard coal as electricity source in 2022 Poland and Czechia are the only two remaining producers of hard coal in the EU, with only Poland using it as a major source for electricity generation
Compost-a-Ball™, the World’s First Compostable Pickleball Ball, presented by Professional Pickleball Partners Compost-a-Ball serves up a sustainable solution with the first-ever compostable pickleball ball made from a patented blend of wheat straw and rice husk
11 September 20246 September 2024 Leather from industrial hemp: innovative and sustainable material for future car interiors Cooperation with the German start-up Revoltech GmbH
Leder aus Industriehanf: Innovatives und nachhaltiges Material für zukünftige Fahrzeuginterieurs Kooperation mit dem deutschen Start-Up Unternehmen Revoltech GmbH
New system for the production of natural fiber packaging ILLIG focuses on game-changing technology dry fiber
Neues System zur Herstellung von Naturfaserverpackungen ILLIG setzt auf Game-Changer-Technologie Dry Fiber
Turning Agricultural Trash to Treasure New funding will help Berkeley Lab and partners improve how the diverse agricultural waste in California’s Northern San Joaquin Valley can be used to make sustainable bioproducts and biofuels
Plant-based Protein Powder Gets Plant-based Pouch Supplement producer PlantFusion launches a new stand-up pouch format for powdered protein that uses a multilayer plant-based material construction that is 100% compostable
10 September 20245 September 2024 CARBIOS and FCC Environment announce joint project to establish UK-based PET biorecycling facility The CARBIOS’ biorecycling technology is key to supporting FCC’s continuing goal of contributing to the circular economy by exploring new processes and technologies to produce recycled PET
CARBIOS und FCC Environment planen gemeinsam die Errichtung einer PET-Biorecycling-Anlage auf Basis der lizenzierten Technologie von CARBIOS in Großbritannien Die Biorecycling-Technologie von Carbios ist ein wesentlicher Bestandteil für FFCs Erforschung neuer Prozesse und Technologien zur Herstellung von recyceltem PET
Arkema obtains mass balance ISCC PLUS certification for its specialty UV/LED/EB curing resins production facility in China This will support the development of more sustainable solutions for fast-growing applications in local markets
Sensei Farms Debuts New Packaging Across Leafy Greens and Salad Mixes The eye-catching, more eco-friendly design reduces plastic use by 90% compared to previous clamshell, without compromising functionality or quality
Einführung von biobasierten Materialien für die Herstellung von Verpackungen für Kosmetika durch KOSÉ und Neste Als das japanische Unternehmen KOSÉ seine Nachhaltigkeitsziele für das Jahr 2020 unter dem Motto „Creating Beauty in a Sustainable World“ vorstellte, wurde die Zusammenarbeit mit Neste als eines der vielen Räder ausgewählt, die die Reise von KOSÉ in Gang setzen
KOSÉ and Neste brought bio-based materials into cosmetics packaging When Japanese cosmetics and personal care company KOSÉ introduced its sustainability ambitions in 2020 – called “Creating Beauty in a Sustainable World”, the collaboration with Neste was chosen as one of the many wheels setting KOSÉ’s journey into motion
What’s happening to the biofuels market? The oil majors that had branched out into renewables in recent years began pausing biorefinery projects in quick succession over the summer of 2024
9 September 20244 September 2024 More sustainable solar modules made from renewable raw materials Within the recently completed project “E2 - E-Quadrat" the Fraunhofer CSP in Germany has developed with partners a solar module in which the components that are not directly required for light-to-electricity conversion are made from biodegradable materials, recyclable materials or renewable raw materials
Nachhaltigere Solarmodule aus erneuerbaren Rohstoffen Im kürzlich abgeschlossenen Projekt "E2 – E-Quadrat" hat das Fraunhofer-Center für Silizium-Photovoltaik CSP in Halle (Saale) zusammen mit Partnern ein Solarmodul entwickelt, bei dem die Komponenten, die nicht direkt zur Licht-Strom-Umwandlung benötigt werden, aus biologisch abbaubaren Materialien, recyclebaren Materialien oder nachwachsenden Rohstoffen bestehen
AFC Supports Africa’s Largest Methanol Plant, Transforming Flared Gas into Valuable Resources The project in Akwa Ibom, Nigeria, targets producing an initial 1.8 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of methanol, diversifying the local economy and generating over 18,000 jobs
6 September 20246 September 2024 Turning bacteria into bioplastic factories Scientists discovered some purple bacteria that can produce bioplastics without adding CO2 to the atmosphere and which are completely biodegradable
Bakterien werden zu Biokunststofffabriken Biologen finden neue Wege, um die plastikproduzierende Kraft violetter Mikroben zu fördern
Government of Canada announces investment in the industrial bioeconomy to reduce GHG emissions Strengthening Canada's bioindustrial sector through research and innovation creates opportunities, increases competitiveness, and moves Canada towards a more sustainable future
Polylactic acid doesn’t discharge microplastics to the environment We need to choose more responsible materials for the products we rely on, and to develop a better plastic collection and waste processing infrastructure
Behind the scenes at the German Packaging Awards: standouts, trends, and more Interview with jurors Simone Marquardt from Lindt & Sprüngli, Norbert Menzel from Beiersdorf and Christoph Waldau from B+P Creality – learning more about their experiences on the panel, the entries that impressed them this year, and the packaging trends they’ve noticed
„Europa braucht einen Binnenmarkt für Sekundärrohstoffe“ Innerhalb der EU müssen Sekundärmaterialien zu wettbewerbsfähigen Preisen gehandelt und eingesetzt werden können, dazu benötigt es auch Qualitätskriterien und Standards für Sekundärrohstoffe
Brown introduces bill to create tax credit for biobased chemicals In lieu of the production tax credit, producers could elect to take a 30% investment tax credit for qualified investments in new renewable chemical production facilities
5 September 20242 September 2024 Electrochaea successfully scales up to 10MWe with EIC Accelerator Program support and applies new plant design for first commercial project in Denmark The new archetype design shall be integrated into the existing operation of a biogas upgrading and grid-injection plant
Electrochaea skaliert mit Unterstützung des EIC Accelerator-Programms erfolgreich auf 10 MWe und wendet neues Anlagen-Design für erstes kommerzielles Projekt in Dänemark an Neues Archetyp-Design soll in den bestehenden Betrieb einer Biogasaufbereitungs- und Netzeinspeiseanlage integriert werden
INVISTA Kingston site earns ISCC PLUS certification This achievement marks another major milestone in the company’s global strategy and reinforces a dedication to stewardship via environmental protection, social responsibility, and operational transparency
A Biological Approach to Metalworking Based on Chitinous Colloids and Composites Researchers from Singapore University of Technology and Design found new conditions using chitosan, in which composites’ ability to be printed and cast into functional shapes with metallic characteristics is demonstrated
Metallobjekte ohne Schmelzen und Pressen Von Insekten abgeschautes Rezept ermöglicht maßgeschneiderte Metallverbundstoffe
4 September 20243 September 2024 NREL Advances Method for Recyclable Wind Turbine Blades Resin Made From Biomass Enables Chemical Recycling at End of Useful Lifespan
Neuer Werkstoff aus Abfall: Unsortierte Abfälle werden zu biobasiertem Thermoplast Mit dieser Entwicklung kann UBQ Materials Treibhausgasemissionen vermeiden und die CO2-Bilanz von Alltagsprodukten verbessern
Case: ANDRITZ & Metsä Fibre & Dow – LigniOx innovation offers a biobased option for construction chemicals VTT teamed up with ANDRITZ, Metsä Fibre and Dow to transform lignin – a pulp production side stream – into a renewable replacement for fossil-based dispersants. As a result, a new demo plant is now under construction
Mewalii’s Period Pads are Made from Regenerative Hemp Fibers The absorbent fibers undergo a unique mechanical softening process, enhancing their natural softness without toxic chemicals
3 September 20242 September 2024 63rd Dornbirn Global Fiber Congress & 4th Innovation Days 11 – 13 September 2024, Dornbirn Austria The 63rd Dornbirn GFC 2024 is characterized by the energy transition and presents innovative solutions for the textile industry. The presentations on the main topic “Energy Solutions” during the three-day congress will start with a plenary lecture on the opening day