26 April 202423 April 2024 Avantium and TNO partner to manufacture electrolyser test stations for green hydrogen production Under the partnership with TNO, Avantium will get access to TNO’s technical knowledge and expertise on single-cell and multi-cell lab-scale electrolysis test stations to sell these to customers worldwide
AFYREN commits to Responsible Care® and receives a trophy in the “Societal” category The Responsible Care® initiative is the global chemical industry’s shared commitment to the safe management of chemical products throughout their life cycle
Bcomp Closes CHF 36M (US $40M) Series C Funding to Foster Mobility Decarbonisation with High-Performance Bio-Based Materials
CJ Biomaterials Introduces Two Revolutionary PHACT™ PHA-Based Compounds for Compostable Film Packaging Together with NatureWorks, LLC., the combined performance of Ingeo™ PLA with PHACT PHA has delivered these two new compounds packed with performance and priced competitively
deSter partners with Eastman to eliminate single-use plastic waste in the airline industry Tritan Renew, an innovative material for the production of reusable in-flight drinkware
Scaling Biobased Nylon with Geno and lululemon The companies see industry collaboration as vital to enabling the adoption of more sustainable alternatives for synthetic materials like nylon
Using CO2 and biomass, FAMU-FSU researchers find path to more environmentally friendly recyclable plastics Using depolymerization, the researchers can convert polymers to pure monomers, which is the key to the high quality of the recycled material
25 April 202425 April 2024 Special discount for the Renewable Materials Conference until 6 May 11-13 June 2024 in Siegburg/Cologne (Germany) and online
Luminy® PLA water bottle with embossed label facilitates recycled PLA production Sansu and TotalEnergies Corbion have reached an agreement to produce a 100% PLA bottle with an embossed label, which significantly expedites the processing of PCR PLA bottles – avoiding labels and caps removal processes
Luminy® PLA-Wasserflasche mit geprägtem Etikett erleichtert die Produktion von recyceltem PLA Sansu und TotalEnergies Corbion haben eine Vereinbarung zur Herstellung einer 100% PLA-Flasche mit einem geprägten Etikett getroffen, was die Verarbeitung von PCR-PLA-Flaschen erheblich beschleunigt und Prozesse zur Entfernung von Etiketten und Verschlüssen vermeidet
Plant One new owner of Bioprocess Pilot Facility at Biotech Campus Delft The acquisition of the Bioprocess Pilot Facility represents a strategic move towards fostering innovation and collaboration within the biotechnology sector
Innovation Meets Sustainability: Intek Plastics Unveils New Bioplastic Composite Extrusion Materials Focused on reducing environmental impact, Intek’s new materials offer a compelling solution for businesses seeking more sustainable alternatives without compromising aesthetics or functionality
Report: The Future Of Synthetics The Future of Synthetics calls on the fashion, apparel, and textile industry to rapidly divest from new fossil fuel extraction to make synthetic materials, providing brands with guidance on how to do so
BASF, SABIC, and Linde celebrate the start-up of the world’s first large-scale electrically heated steam cracking furnace This new technology has the potential to reduce CO2 emissions by at least 90% compared to technologies commonly used today
BASF, SABIC und Linde feiern Inbetriebnahme der weltweit ersten großtechnischen elektrisch beheizten Steamcracker-Öfen Die neue Technologie hat das Potenzial, die CO2-Emissionen eines der energieintensivsten Produktionsprozesse in der Chemischen Industrie um mehr als 90% zu senken
24 April 202419 April 2024 Possibilities to capture and utilize carbon dioxide for sustainable production routes This report is a result of the cooperation and funding of the International PtX Hub and supports the development of sustainable Power-to-X and hydrogen markets as a building block
DECHEMA-Publikation zu geeigneten CO2-Quellen und deren integration in PtX-Wertschöpfungsketten Im aktuellen Bericht, der im Rahmen des International PtX Hub veröffentlicht wurde, identifiziert die DECHEMA Punktquellen und beschreibt verschiedene Technologien zur CO2-Abscheidung
Solugen Breaks Ground on Bioforge™ Marshall Facility, Bolstering U.S. Biomanufacturing Capabilities ADM, Solugen Minnesota biorefinery expects to cut CO2 emissions, use corn syrup
Plastic waste and recycling in the EU: facts and figures Nearly a third of plastic waste in Europe is recycled. Find out more facts and figures on plastic waste and its recycling in the EU with our infographic
Plastikmüll und Recycling in der EU: Zahlen und Fakten Fast ein Drittel der Kunststoffabfälle in Europa wird recycelt. Unsere Infografik enthält interessante Zahlen und Fakten zum Thema Plastikmüll und Recycling in der EU
A California firm may have a concrete way to help the planet with cleaner cement Fortera, a California startup has developed a technology that reduces carbon dioxide in the making of cement and could have the potential to operate at large scale
Palm oil production up 2 per cent on previous year Although Malaysian production was seasonally strongly curbed, the USDA currently projects an output of 19 million tonnes, which would be up 613,000 tonnes on the previous year
Nachhaltigen Rohstoffen auf der Spur: internationales Forschungsprojekt zu biobasierten Polyurethanschäumen Es ist Ziel von BIOMAT, die bei der Herstellung von Schaumstoffen und Verbundwerkstoffen entstehenden Treibhausgase um 30 bis 50 Prozent zu senken und die Pilotanlage LABFOAM von Hennecke wird für die zahlreichen Praxistests eingesetzt
Tracking down sustainable raw materials: international research project on bio-based polyurethane foams The aim of BIOMAT is to reduce the greenhouse gases produced in the manufacture of foams and composites and Hennecke‘s LABFOAM pilot plant is being used for the numerous practical tests
23 April 202419 April 2024 STX Group and Norsk e-Fuel partner to boost biogenic CO2 delivery in the Nordics for sustainable e-fuel production The collaboration to address key challenges currently hindering the growth of the European Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage (CCUS) market, such as insufficient CO2 transportation infrastructure and scalable CO2 source availability
From wheat to bioplastics: Partnership between Tereos and Futerro boosts green chemistry in a first in Europe Besides a large financial investment, the partnership provides a solid basis for maintaining and developing the skilled local workforce
Bringing Textile-to-Textile Recycled Polyester to Market with Ambercycle and GANNI This partnership opened the door to innovative solutions – like Ambercycle’s cycora®
22 April 202418 April 2024 Six pathways to smart certification of bio-based systems Are you a policy maker, a member of the bio-based industry or a concerned consumer? Participate in the first webinar by the Horizon Europe project 3-CO on June 7th, 2024, 11 am to 12:30 pm (CET)! The webinar will address the vital topic of certification and labelling of biological feedstock, bio-based value chains and products
Now the jointly owned biorefinery for biofuel has opened The jointly owned biorefinery, owned by SCA and St1, is now inaugurated. When fully operational in Gothenburg, the refinery will contribute an annual production of around 200,000 tons of renewable fuel
Spiber Inc. raises over JPY 10 billion ($65M) in funding to strengthen mass production and sales initiatives This funding, which includes additional investments from existing shareholders, will allow the company to accelerate mass production of its innovative Brewed Protein™ materials
Nordic Bioproducts Group and Thailand’s PTT MCC Biochem Co. Ltd. forge a strategic partnership to advance bioplastic innovation for everyday items The Finnish startup has formed an MOU with one of the world’s leading bioplastic producers. This strategic collaboration aims to advance the performance and compostability of bioplastics, facilitating their use across a wide range of single-use products, such as coffee capsules, while displacing traditional plastics
Papira® supports art by Baiba Glass – with sustainable packaging and design excellence Papira® is working on scaling from pilot to industrial production and aiming to be on the market in few years, meanwhile there are selected projects and companies in order to test and prepare for implementation
Biobased Buzzwords: Decoding Eco-Friendly Terminology Another glossary you can use to navigate the world of sustainability, for reducing your carbon footprint or simply to feed some curiosity about green innovations
Neste and Lotte Chemical team up on renewable chemicals and plastics This will enable products and applications with a lower carbon footprint
Neste und Lotte Chemical arbeiten bei erneuerbaren Chemikalien und Kunststoffen zusammen Das Ergebnis sind Produkte und Anwendungen, die einen geringeren CO2-Fußabdruck aufweisen
19 April 202417 April 2024 Next free PEFerence webinar with a market update on bio-based building blocks and polymers Pia Skoczinski from nova-Institute will give a sophisticated insight into the dynamically growing market of bio-based building blocks and polymers on the 6th May (10 to 11 am CET)
Biodegradable aerogel: Airy cellulose from a 3D printer Empa researchers have succeeded in developing a Cellulose-based aerogel for 3d-printing
Bio-Aerogel: Luftige Cellulose aus dem 3D-Drucker Empa-Forschenden ist es gelungen, ein Cellulose-basiertes, 3D-druckbares Aerogel herzustellen
Validating Biobased Content Claims With Carbon-14 Testing The development of more sustainable biobased products brings to attention the need for third-party verification of an end-product’s biobased content to validate biobased content and to support marketing claims
Borealis invests EUR 4.5 million in Porvoo steam cracker, enabling increased share of circular raw materials used in production The investment ensures, that the Porvoo steam cracker can increase the share of renewable and recycled raw materials used in its (ethylene and propylene) production
Borealis investiert 4,5 Mio. EUR in Steamcracker in Porvoo und erhöht damit den Anteil an Kreislaufrohstoffen in der Produktion Die Investition soll sicherstellen, dass der Steamcracker in Porvoo den Anteil erneuerbarer und recycelter Rohstoffe in der Produktion von Basischemikalien (Ethylen und Propylen) erhöhen kann
Graphjet Technology to Build New Agricultural Waste-to-Graphite Production Facility in Nevada Facility expected to transform 30,000 metric tons of agriculture waste annually into up to 10,000 metric tons of graphite per year, enough material to power more than 100,000 electric vehicles
Polyurethan-Lösungen zur Förderung der Kreislaufwirtschaft in wichtigen Industrien Covestro: Messeauftritt mit Fokus auf Nachhaltigkeit, Innovation und Performance
18 April 202422 April 2024 Breaking news – Milestone for the Transition to Sustainable Carbon in the European Chemical Industry The Dutch minister for the environment Vivianne Heijnen presented “A Call for a European Sustainable Carbon Policy Package”
Leap forward in product sustainability: Renowned tesa® 4965 Original with 40% less CO₂1 emissions Due to the use of biomass-balanced acrylic monomers and 90% PCR PET in its backing, this innovative adhesive tape is now made with 40% less CO2
Deutlicher Fortschritt in Sachen Produktnachhaltigkeit: tesa® 4965 Original mit 40% weniger CO₂1-Emissionen Durch den Einsatz von biobasierten Acrylmonomeren und 90 Prozent PCR-PET im Träger wird das innovative Klebeband jetzt mit 40 Prozent weniger CO₂ hergestellt
UBQ Materials Strengthens Partnership With Teknor Apex To Expand Co-Development of Sustainable Material Solutions UBQ Materials to Feature in Teknor Apex’s ‘Conversations for Change’ Series at NPE2024, Showcasing Co-Innovated ‘Right-Now’ Plastics Solutions for Carbon-Negative Manufacturing Applications
Studie zu CO2-Gutschriften: Waldverbände fordern Vielfalt, Transparenz und leichtere Marktzugänge Carbon Credits als Beitrag zum Klimaschutz – Partizipation kleinerer Betriebe