26 November 202421 November 2024 Acme-Hardesty Partners with Lygos To Represent Soltellus™ For Personal and Home Care Markets Lygos’ Soltellus™ is designed to meet the growing demand for sustainable and eco-friendly products - multifunctional, biodegradable polymers - engineered to deliver high performance in various applications
Sustainable Travel: Introducing Biodegradable Baby Wipes in Travel Packs The Bamboo Fiber Baby Wipes are leading the way in sustainable baby care products - crafted from 100% natural bamboo fibers, these wipes are soft, strong, and gentle on baby's sensitive skin
Inspired by nature: Leaftronics pave way for biodegradable electronics "Leaftronics" is an approach that leverages the natural structure of leaves to create biodegradable electronic substrates with enhanced properties
Von der Natur inspiriert: Leaftronics ebnet den Weg für biologisch abbaubare Elektronik Leaftronics will die natürliche Struktur von Blättern nutzen, um biologisch abbaubare elektronische Substrate mit verbesserten Eigenschaften herzustellen
Rhenish mining district as a bioeconomy region: at the heart of structural change In the collaborative project "Bioeconomy – Understanding. Connecting. Supporting," a team led by RWTH Aachen is investigating the conditions under which the structural change in the Rhenish mining district can succeed in transforming it into a model bioeconomy region
Metgen integration with NewEnergyBlue will create full Array of Biochemicals refined from agricultural Waste NewEnergyBlue’s first U.S. biomass refinery is expected to begin operations in 2027 in Mason City, Iowa
25 November 202422 November 2024 Bio-based products certification: Webinar highlights collaborative path toward sustainability The upcoming EU webinar, titled “Advancing Bio-Based Products Certification: A Collaborative Path Towards Sustainability,” will delve into innovative solutions for the bio-based economy
Europe missing out on the potential of bio-waste with almost 75% ending up in landfills or incinerated The Bio-based Industries Consortium (BIC) together with Zero Waste Europe (ZWE) to produce a second edition of the report identifying the untapped potential to valorise bio-waste in Europe
Enhancing compatibility and biodegradability of PLA/biomass composites via forest residue torrefaction New torrefaction approach improves mechanical properties and decomposition rate of PLA composites
Electrochaea Partners with Hitachi to Bring Synthetic Methane to Japan Electrochaea and Hitachi have signed a five-year technology transfer and licensing agreement
Electrochaea und Hitachi unterschreiben Lizenzvereinbarung zur Herstellung von synthetischem Methan in Japan Electrochaea und Hitachi Ltd. haben eine fünfjährige Vereinbarung über Technologietransfer und Lizenzierung unterzeichnet
22 November 202419 November 2024 Avantium and Kirin collaborate to explore the use of Avantium’s PEF for packaging of the Kirin product portfolio Over the past three years, Avantium and Kirin have engaged in a productive collaboration, working on many PET-applications PEF monolayer evaluation - the results have been promising
Polyplastics Develops DURACONⓇ POM Grades with Short Cellulose Fiber for Greater Sustainability These new POM grades utilize regenerated cellulose fiber produced by the solvent method, which generates almost no waste
Sustainable Aviation Fuel – Key Market Drivers and Production Tech The ICAO is forecasting a tripling of international aviation emissions by 2050 without intervention - SAF has emerged as a crucial decarbonization tool offering up to 80% emissions reduction
Kreislaufwirtschaft: Den Rohstoff Holz immer wieder einsammeln „Charta für Holz im Dialog“ zur Zirkularität
Malaysia’s 2025 budget promotes palm waste SAF Malaysia's state-owned Petronas will work with palm oil producers to develop palm oil waste-based sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), according to prime minister Anwar Ibrahim when he presented the 2025 budget
Small cells with big photosynthetic productivities: biotechnological potential of the Picochlorum genus Biotechnological improvements are only beginning and valuable knowledge is emerging regarding outdoor growth potential and biomass conversion to sustainable products
21 November 202418 November 2024 Revolutionizing Tech to Produce Sustainable Fuel SRI and University of Houston to receive $3.6M to develop a microreactor to convert carbon dioxide to methanol using renewable energy
Toray and PTT Global Chemical Agree to Explore Mass Production Technology to Build Supply Structure for Non-Edible Biomass-Derived Nylon Toray and GC will jointly evaluate the feasibility of mass production technology and commercialization in Thailand and Japan
How will Trump’s return impact US biomanufacturing? It’s difficult to say at this early stage, but here we break down what to watch for
Das steckt in der Kaffeekapsel für den Heimkompost Die Kaffeekapsel zu den Gartenabfällen auf den Kompost werfen und zu wertvollem Humus verarbeiten – eine tolle Errungenschaft. Woraus werden sie hergestellt und welche Kriterien müssen sie erfüllen?
20 November 202419 November 2024 Winter Special 2024 – 20% Discount on all Market and Trend Reports all Around Renewable Carbon until 31 January 2025 From advanced recycling technologies, over bio- and CO2-based chemicals, building blocks, and polymers to specific insights on regions and renewable building blocks like alternative naphtha: The latest nova-Institute reports around renewable carbon markets are available for a special price
Winter Special 2024 – 20% auf alle Markt- und Trendreports rund um erneuerbaren Kohlenstoff bis 31. Januar 2025 Von fortschrittlichen Recyclingtechnologien, über bio- und CO₂-basierte Chemikalien, Bausteine und Polymere bis hin zu spezifischen Einblicken in Regionen und erneuerbare Building-Blocks wie alternatives Naphtha: Alle aktuellen Reports des nova-Instituts rund um erneuerbaren Kohlenstoff sind zum Sonderpreis erhältlich
Zymofix secures €2 million to scale microbial solutions for sustainable agriculture and beyond Turning biomass residues into high-quality microorganisms for use in agricultural and industrial applications
Zymofix sichert sich 2 Millionen Euro zur Skalierung mikrobieller Lösungen für eine nachhaltige Landwirtschaft und weitere Anwendungen Biomassereste sollen in hochwertige Mikroorganismen für landwirtschaftliche und industrielle Anwendungen umgewandelt werden
Stargate Hydrogen expands its footprint in the Nordics via collaboration with VTT Stargate signed a collaboration agreement with VTT to bring testing and development activities of its next-generation alkaline electrolysers to Finland
19 November 202419 November 2024 Renewable Carbon Feedstocks: Building a Net-Zero Chemical Industry in 2050 A comprehensive analysis of 24 scenarios across 15 reports identifies biomass, CCU and recycling as the cornerstone of the chemical industry’s feedstock in 2050
Erneuerbarer Kohlenstoff: Aufbau einer klimaneutralen chemischen Industrie bis 2050 Umfassende Analyse von 24 Szenarien aus 15 Studien identifiziert Biomasse, CCU und Recycling als Eckpfeiler der Rohstoffbasis der chemischen Industrie im Jahr 2050
Preisgekrönte Pioniere für eine Welt ohne fossile Kunststoffe: TECNARO erhält Golden Planet Award 2024 für „Innovation und Pioniergeist bei der Umsetzung gelebter Nachhaltigkeit“ … auf den Spuren von Sir Bob Geldorf, Coldplay, Dr. Ina Knobloch und Söhne Mannheims …
EUBP welcomes the inclusion of soil-biodegradable products in the EU Fertilising Products Regulation (FPR) The FPR sets high requirements in terms of environmental safety
Aid by Trade Foundation Joins Make the Label Count Initiative to Promote Fair Assessment of Natural Fibres The Product Environmental Footprint Category Rules (PEFCRs) in its current form returns more positive results for synthetic fibres than for natural fibres (e.g. sustainably produced cotton or cashmere fibres)
AbTF setzt sich für die gerechte Bewertung von Naturfasern ein und wird neues Mitglied der Initiative “Make the Label Count” Die Product Environmental Footprint Category Rules (PEFCRs) beurteilen in ihrer jetzigen Form synthetische Fasern hinsichtlich Nachhaltigkeit positiver als Naturfasern, wie nachhaltig produzierte Baumwolle oder Kaschmirfasern
Birla Cellulose and Circ Announce Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Scaling Textile Recycling Innovation Strategic Collaboration Aims to Drive Growth of and Access to Recycled Fibres
Inscripta® Announces Biomanufacturing of a Rapidly Growing Anti-aging Skincare Ingredient Inscripta Achieves Important Milestone and Demonstrates Its Novel Whole Genome Engineering Biotechnology Platform With Accelerated Timelines
LinumTube – Möbel aus funktionalisiertem Flachsmehrlagengewebe Ziel der Forschungsarbeit ist es, die optimale Kombination hinsichtlich der Aspekte Nachhaltigkeit, Trennbarkeit und Gestaltbarkeit anhand von Demonstratoren auszuloten, welche unter realen Bedingungen getestet, untersucht und ausgewertet werden
18 November 202413 November 2024 TAKT x Beyond Leather Materials: Introducing Animal-Free Upholstery for Iconic Danish Furniture Brand TAKT creates high-quality, Ecolabel certified Leap® furniture from apple waste and Michael Lysemose, Product Developer at TAKT, shares insights on the collaboration
BASF partners with Acies Bio to drive sustainable production of Personal and Home Care ingredients Acies Bio has developed the “OneCarbonBio”, a fully flexible synthetic biology platform designed to efficiently convert renewable methanol, derived from captured CO2 emissions, into a variety of chemical raw materials
BASF und Acies Bio fördern gemeinsam die nachhaltige Produktion von Inhaltsstoffen für Körperpflege- und Reinigungsmittel Mit „OneCarbonBio“, einer von Acies Bio entwickelten, vollständig flexiblen Plattform für die synthetische Biologie, kann erneuerbares Methanol, das aus CO2-Emissionen gewonnen wird, effizient in chemische Rohstoffe umgewandelt werden
USDA Recognizes Leaders in Advancing the Use of Biobased Products Across the Nation BioPreferred Program Awards Recognize Outstanding Efforts for Sustainable Procurement by Federal Employees and Contractors
Teijin Frontier Announces Global Availability of Biodegradable BIOFRONT® PLA Resin This resin, named to signify cutting-edge biotechnology, is now fully commercialized in Japan and internationally
Earthfirst® Films Launches Unprinted, Regenerative Material Pre-lams Delivering on performance, sustainability and speed-to-market – sustainable pre-lams are now available
15 November 202412 November 2024 Parfums Christian Dior Embraces Avantium’s Releaf for its eco-designed packaging Dior will be the first in the cosmetics industry to use this cutting-edge, 100% plant-based material for its primary packaging
ORAC selects Styrolution® PS ECO grades for its 3D Duropolymer® wall panels This collaboration highlights Orac's commitment to sustainability with the 2024 launch of its 100% bio-circular Duropolymer® panels
Royal Avebe and ChainCraft announce strategic collaboration To convert residual potato juice into circular chemicals
Avebe und ChainCraft kündigen strategische Zusammenarbeit an Kartoffelfruchtwasser wird durch Fermentation in biobasierte Chemikalien umgewandelt
Hydrosome Labs showcases sustainable innovations in precision fermentation Newly developed technology utilizes ultrafine bubbles to enhance the delivery of active ingredients to cells, presenting significant potential for sustainable processes
Water hyacinth plant pots Water hyacinth is a rapidly spreading plant that has been recognized as a threat to existing ecosystems in many countries around the world
Pflanztöpfe aus Wasserhyazinthen Die Wasserhyazinthe ist eine sich schnell ausbreitende Pflanze, die bereits in vielen Ländern der Erde als Gefahr für bestehende Ökosysteme erkannt worden ist
14 November 202412 November 2024 Counteracting greenwashing and increasing consumer trust – next free webinar on bio-based certification The second episode of the certification webinar series by the EU-funded research projects BioReCer and 3-CO presents talks by DIN CERTCO and ECOS
Indorama Ventures Collaborates to Launch World’s First Commercialized PET Bottles Using Bio-Paraxylene for Suntory This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the journey toward sustainable packaging, introducing PET bottles derived from used cooking oil