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9 January 20253 January 2025

B’ZEOS Secures Seed Round and Strategic Partnerships! 

Company raised over €5 million to upscale their compostable seaweed packaging

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Palm oil imports to the European Union continue to dwindle 

EU demand for palm oil continues to decline, as is once again confirmed by the EU Commission's import figures. The decrease is partly due to EU regulations requiring proof of deforestation-free supply chains

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From timber towers to utopian landscrapers: 2024’s most ambitious builds

As regular readers may expect, Saudi Arabia dominates in our look at ambitious architecture projects, however, there are also notable buildings hailing from elsewhere, including the United States

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8 January 20255 January 2025

Neste introduces co-processed renewable Neste RE feedstock for the polymers and chemicals industry

By co-processing renewable raw materials such as used cooking oil together with fossil crude oil it is possible to produce a drop-in feedstock for the production of plastics and chemicals

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Neste stellt neuen Rohstoff für Kunststoff- und Chemieindustrie vor: erneuerbares Neste RE via Co-Processing

Durch das Co-Processing erneuerbarer Rohstoffe wie gebrauchtem Speiseöl mit fossilem Rohöl kann ein erneuerbarer Drop-in-Rohstoff für die Herstellung von Kunststoffen und Chemieprodukten entstehen

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2025 CBE JU funding opportunities announced

CBE JU announces Annual Work Programme for 2025 with €165 M for project proposals

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New initiative aims to strengthen the bio-based economy

To make significant progress in the green transition, we need to become much better at harnessing the power of bioproduction – biologically based production solutions, also known as biosolutions, which can replace fossil energy sources and materials

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The problem with farming based on oil, not soil

In other words, what we do to our soil, we do to our climate – and ourselves

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Carbios verschiebt Fertigstellung ihrer PET-Biorecyclinganlage in Longlaville aufgrund verspäteter, nicht verwässernder Finanzierung um 6 bis 9 Monate

CARBIOS verfügt über eine starke Liquiditätsposition in Höhe von 112 Millionen Euro zum 30.November 2024, bestätigt entscheidende Fortschritte bei den kommerziellen Vertragsverhandlungen und nimmt Änderungen an seiner Unternehmensführung vor

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Considering delayed non-dilutive sources of financing, CARBIOS postpones construction of its Longlaville PET biorecycling plant for 6 to 9 months

CARBIOS maintains a robust available cash position of 112 million euros on 30 November 2024, confirms major advances in commercial contract negotiations and makes changes to its Governance

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Global Bioplastics Update at EBC24

Despite their large capacity shares, biopolymers such as PLA, polyethylene (PE), and PTT recorded some of the lowest utilization rates this year

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Ascend produces bio-circular performance chemicals, PA66

Derived from used cooking oil, the resulting nylon 6,6 has a 25% lower product carbon footprint than nylon 6,6 made from fossil-fuel derived feedstock

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Converting vegetable oils into bio-based resins for 3D printing

Julius Adeyera has discovered a way to produce sustainable materials that are as effective as conventional petroleum-based materials

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7 January 20252 January 2025

PlasticsFatE: Newsletter December 2024

Welcome to the latest news from our project

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Bioplastics: Paving the Way to Meet EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation Goals

The PPWR places significant emphasis on sustainable packaging solutions, with biobased plastics emerging as a key enabler of the EU’s circular economy and climate neutrality goals

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Baden-Württemberg: Land fördert neue Projekte für Nachhaltige Bioökonomie

Minister Peter Hauk MdL: „Die Bioökonomie liefert Lösungen für aktuelle globale Herausforderungen. Die geförderten Projekte leisten dazu wichtige Beiträge“

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Power2X Selects Honeywell Methanol-To-Jet Technology For eFuels Project In Rotterdam

Strategic collaboration with Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) to implement a large-scale production and storage hub for sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF) and synthetic, ultra-low carbon fuels

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Futerro closes its first external fund-raising for its biorefinery project in Europe

With an estimated total investment of €500 million, the project aims to build Europe's first fully integrated, circular and sustainable biorefinery

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Notox’s linen-reinforced boards take on the world’s biggest waves

Basque surfboard manufacturer Notox has designed a line of boards reinforced with flax fibre and recycled carbon for French professional surfer Clément Roseyro

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Wie die deutsche Industrie bis 2045 zukunftsfähig werden kann

Mehr Recycling, mehr Biomasse – die deutsche Chemieindustrie könnte bis zum Jahr 2045 nicht nur klimaneutral, sondern sogar klimapositiv werden

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6 January 202520 December 2024

WAZ: Wasserstoff mit Hilfe von Eisen-Nuggets bereitstellen

Ambartec will kleine und mittlere Firmen mit Wasserstoff in Eisen-Pellets beliefern. Statt-Pipeline-Anschluss reicht der Container auf dem Hof

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Sustainable packaging: Council signs off on new rules for less waste and more re-use in the EU

Labelling, marking and information requirements (e.g. on material composition or recycled content) should facilitate consumer sorting and consumer choices

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Bioökonomie-Bericht: Deutschland braucht zu viel Fläche im Ausland für die Landwirtschaft

Synergien und Widersprüche zwischen verschiedenen Nutzungsoptionen müssten sorgfältig geprüft werden, zum Beispiel zwischen stofflicher und energetischer Nutzung, so der neue Bericht

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Bioeconomy report: Germany needs too much land abroad for agriculture

Synergies and contradictions between different utilization options must be carefully examined, for example between material and energy use, according to the recent report

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Faserkunden setzen auf LENZING™ biobasierte Essigsäure

Oniverse setzt künftig nicht nur auf Faserseite auf Lenzing, sondern verwendet LENZING™ biobasierte Essigsäure zum Färben von Textilien

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Fiber customers rely on LENZING™ Acetic Acid Biobased

Oniverse will not only rely on Lenzing for its fibers in the future but will also use LENZING™ Acetic Acid Biobased for dyeing textiles

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EBIO Concludes Bringing Electrochemical Innovations in Biorefinery Processes

Final Achievements and Integration into Existing Value Chains

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Adsorbi, SmellWell, and Icebug launch Freshener Inserts – made in Sweden with a 50% lower CO2 footprint

Swedish startup Adsorbi teams up with SmellWell and Icebug, a world leader in grip footwear, to launch shoe deodorizers made from Nordic wood, offering a durable, low-emission alternative to traditional odor removers like activated carbon. The products will be sold through Icebug’s online store and selected retailers

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3 January 202518 December 2024

Biorefinery advances waste treatment in Zaragoza

CIRCULAR BIOCARBON’s new Spanish biorefinery is set to transform organic waste and sewage sludge into valuable bio-based products

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Bioraffinerie bringt Abfallbehandlung in Saragossa voran

Durch die neue spanische Bioraffinerie von CIRCULAR BIOCARBON sollen organische Abfälle und Klärschlämme in wertvolle biobasierte Produkte umgewandelt werden

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Sustainable Feed with Algae: How Nofima Works

In the project Millennial Salmon, Nofima sought to determine how much of an algae-based product could be included in a salmon pellet and how it affected the fish that consumed the feed

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Eleven Ventures: Our investment in LAM’ON

A company creating bio-based and compostable thermal laminating films that protect printed materials without harming the planet

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BAU 2025: Fraunhofer WKI presents ecological timber construction of the future 

In collaboration with the Braunschweig-based start-up “YcoLabs”, the researchers are using the organic growth of fungal mycelium as a natural binder in order to process plant residues such as hemp hurds, wood shavings or elephant-grass fibers into insulation-material

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BAU 2025: Fraunhofer WKI zeigt ökologischen Holzbau der Zukunft 

Gemeinsam mit dem Braunschweiger Start-up »YcoLabs« nutzen die Forschenden organisches Pilzmyzel als natürliches Bindemittel, um pflanzliche Reststoffe wie Hanfschäben, Holzspäne oder Elefantengrasfasern zu Dämmstoff-Rohlingen zu verarbeiten

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Aerable: Transforming Women’s Underwear With Innovation and Sustainability

At the heart of Aerable is Chitozen™, a blend of micromodal sustainably sourced from beech tree cellulose and chitosan, with powerful antibacterial and antifungal properties

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Acme Mills Unveils “Natura” Bio-Based PLA Fabrics, Redefining the Future of Petroleum-Free Textiles

The Natura product line includes a diverse range of PLA fabric types, such as spunbond nonwovens, needled felts, hydroentangled, and melt-blown textiles to meet the demands of industries

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2 January 202518 December 2024

Gevo and LG Chem Extend Joint Development Agreement for Bio-Propylene to Accelerate Commercialization Using Gevo Ethanol-to-Olefins Technology

The renewed commitment by both partners accelerates efforts to scale up commercialization ahead of the original timeline

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Gemeinsame Chemie: Gevo und LG Chem intensivieren Partnerschaft

Förderung erneuerbarer Chemikalien und die Markteinführung der LG Chem eigenen Ethanol-zu-Olefin (ETO) Technologie

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Sativa Building Systems Secures $1.9M Army Award to Advance Bio-Based Insulation

Revolutionary Hemp-Based Insulation Gains Momentum with $1.9M Army Support

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European Bioplastics concludes EBC24 on a high note

The sessions highlighted advancements in bioplastics, assessed their environmental impacts and sustainability milestones, and provided a comprehensive overview of the global industry landscape

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Gluing with starch: bio-based adhesives for industrial applications

Fraunhofer-Institute IAP researchers are developing and testing bio-based adhesives for the industrial production of folding boxes in the project Sustainable Gluing With Renewable Adhesives (SUGRA)

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Kleben mit Stärke: biobasierte Klebstoffe für industrielle Anwendungen

Forschende des Fraunhofer-Instituts für Angewandte Polymerforschung IAP entwickeln und testen im Projekt SUGRA biobasierte Klebstoffe für die industrielle Herstellung von Faltschachteln

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Carbon Cuts at the Core

BASF is delivering superior offerings to its customers

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Energie sparen mit Bio-PLA aus Zellulose

Ein biologischer, nachwachsender Rohstoff, eine beinahe energieautarke Produktion und ein zu 100% recycelbares PLA. Doch ein Punkt ist auf der Wunschliste des Erfinders noch offen

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Brno scientists are testing use of algae in water purification

Jan Veselský from the Faculty of Agronomy at Mendel University is examining the potential use of algae in wastewater treatment

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30 December 20242 March 2025

Wie die Chemieindustrie bis 2045 klimaneutral wird

Mehr Recycling, mehr Biomasse – die deutsche Chemieindustrie könnte bis zum Jahr 2045 nicht nur klimaneutral, sondern sogar klimapositiv werden

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20 December 202419 December 2024

Renewable Carbon News takes a winter break

We will be back on 2 January 2025

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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)

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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

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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