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5 September 202231 August 2022

Speed-the-Leaf: RIPE’s photosynthesis breakthru offers a 20% increase in crop yield

Some years ago, the RIPE team went down the rabbit hole of transforming photosynthesis, on the noble theory that if plants are more efficient, we’ll have more food, fiber, fuel, and what have you

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BASF + Aqua-Spark: Investition in Sea6 Energy

Entwicklung von Biokunststoffen und Biokraftstoffen auf Basis von Rotem Seegras

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Mitsui Chemicals and Teijin to Integrate Domestic PET Resin for Bottles Operations

MCI and Teijin have been studying the potential advantages of integrating their PET resin operations and capitalizing on synergistic effects ranging from research and development to production and sales

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Carbon storage calculator

The carbon storage calculator calculates the carbon stored in different Metsä Wood products by volume and helps our customers and designers make more sustainable choices for building products

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2 September 202231 August 2022

Methane Electrolysis Can Decarbonize LNG/LPG Imports and Achieve EU’s Climate Targets

The German company Graforce has developed a methane electrolysis technology (plasmalysis) that uses LNG or LPG to produce hydrogen and solid carbon for dioxide-free energy generation

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Methan-Elektrolyse kann LNG/LPG-Importe dekarbonisieren und die Klimaziele der EU erreichen

Das deutsche Unternehmen Graforce hat eine Methan-Elektrolyse-Technologie (Plasmalyse) entwickelt, die LNG oder LPG zur Herstellung von Wasserstoff und festem Kohlenstoff für eine CO2-freie Energieerzeugung nutzt

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Niederlande: Ein Viertel aus Hanfhäusern entsteht

In der Kleinstadt Oude Pekela in Groningen werden gleich 13 Häuser aus Hanf gebaut, wobei der Baustoff aus der eigenen Region stammen wird

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Engineering enzymes to help solve the planet’s plastic problem

Manchester researchers have reported a new enzyme engineering platform that can quickly improve the properties of plastic degrading enzymes to help make them more suitable for plastic recycling at large scales

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Warum Waldbiomasse nicht zu den „erneuerbaren“ Energien gezählt werden darf

Der Umweltausschuss sieht vor, dass die Verbrennung sekundärer Biomasse weiterhin als erneuerbare Energie im Rahmen der Richtlinie angerechnet werden kann und damit Subventionen erhält

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Why forest biomass must not be counted as ‘renewable’ energy

The environment committee amendment still allows burning secondary biomass materials, like sawdust and bark from sawmills, to qualify as renewable energy under the RED and receive subsidies

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Hummingbird’s new ultralight 22 lb. (10 kg) electric bike is made of plant fiber

Having a super lightweight e-bike is certainly a lot nicer to carry for commuters on occasion

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Billions pour into bioplastics as markets begin ramping up

In a world increasingly troubled by the persistent harm that plastic — manufactured in petrochemical plants — has had on the environment, companies are investing billions of dollars to ramp up production of plastics made from natural, renewable materials that can be safely composted or can biodegrade under the right conditions

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1 September 20221 September 2022

New bio-based polymer PEF shows low CO2 footprint

Peer-reviewed LCA study with in-depth assessment of industrial PEF production and its use as raw material for bottles

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Continental Relies on Bio-​Attributed PVC BIOVYN™ for Technical and Decorative Surface Materials

The use of BIOVYN™ resins meets increasing customer demand for more sustainable raw materials

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Continental setzt bei technischen und dekorativen Oberflächenmaterialien auf bio-​attribuiertes PVC BIOVYN™

Die Verwendung von BIOVYN™-​Harzen trägt der erhöhten Kundennachfrage nach nachhaltigeren Rohstoffen Rechnung

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Project revisited: towards bionylon

Genomatica produces biobased caprolactam. They use an engineered high-yield microorganism in the fermentation step of the process; the feedstock being described as ‘sugars from a variety of sources’

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LG Chem exports its first bio-balanced phenol and acetone in earnest

Since LG Chem first started to export bio-balanced Super Absorbent Polymers in August last year, the Company has launched 41 products certified by ISCC PLUS, accelerating the development of new markets

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Was hat es mit der “Holzbatterie” von Northvolt auf sich?

Es ist ein Kompromiss für umweltfreundlichere Akkus mit Schnellladung, guter Leistung bei Kälte und etwas weniger Kapazität, der seine Kunden finden wird

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Plentyful receives Government investment

New Zealand Bio-Innovation company Plentyful has broken ground on a world-leading facility that will transform organic waste into compostable, environmentally friendly plastic alternatives

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Cotton and Wool Outlook: August 2022

Global 2022/23 Stocks Decline as Mill Use Exceeds Production for Third Consecutive Year

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31 August 202225 August 2022

Scientists develop gel made from spider silk proteins for biomedical applications

Researchers at KI and SLU have discovered that spider silk proteins can be fused to biologically active proteins and be converted into a gel at body temperature

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Renewcell and ZARA Collaborate to Create a Capsule Collection Made from Material Produced with Circulose®

Zara, the global fashion brand and part of Inditex Group, is partnering with Renewcell for a capsule collection made with Circulose®, a branded material produced from 100% recycled textiles

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BASF Venture Capital and Aqua-Spark invest in Sea6 Energy

Sea6 Energy Pvt. Ltd. is a pioneer in tropical marine agriculture. The company has developed an integrated approach to cultivating and utilizing red seaweed, a promising sustainable raw material

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Lignin: the paper byproduct that could change the game

Organic carbon substitute could be used in everything from batteries to biofuel and carbonfibre

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LVMH Perfumes & Cosmetics Houses signs offtake agreement with Avantium for the use of PEF for its cosmetics packaging

Avantium N.V., a leading technology company in renewable chemistry, announces that it has signed a conditional offtake agreement with world luxury goods leader LVMH Group (Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton)

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CJ BIO Amorphous Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) demonstrates excellent biodegradability in natural marine environment in tests conducted by the national Korean testing agency (KCL)

Korea Conformity Laboratories (KCL) Tested Biodegradable Plastic Decomposition in Korea's West Sea. After 11 weeks in seawater, amorphous PHA film weight decreased 57%, semi crystalline PHA film declined 28%, and polylactic acid (PLA) 1.2%

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30 August 202223 August 2022

Eco-glue can replace harmful adhesives in wood construction

A fast and energy-efficient manufacturing process results in a strong, non-toxic and fire-resistant adhesive—and a great opportunity for the Finnish bioeconomy

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Floating ‘artificial leaves’ ride the wave of clean fuel production

Researchers have developed floating ‘artificial leaves’ that generate clean fuels from sunlight and water, and could eventually operate on a large scale at sea

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China’s bio-based future

China prioritised the bioeconomy in its latest Five-Year Plan and its bio-based industries are growing fast

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Bolen: ‘Genuine Progress’ on Sustainable Fuels With Signing of Inflation Reduction Act Into Law

The expansive legislative package addresses a wide range of issues, including inflation reduction, domestic energy production and manufacturing, carbon emissions reductions, Medicare and health care costs, and tax loopholes

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New Method Can Remove Dyes From Wastewater

The findings offer a new potential method for cleaning wastewater after use by textiles, cosmetics or other industries

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Brisil Technologies und Lehmann&Voss&Co. zeichnen Vereinbarung zur Evaluierung von Vermarktungsaussichten eines Kieselsäurefüllstoffs, der aus Biomasse gewonnen wird

Die Evaluierung bezieht sich dabei auf Elastomer-Anwendungen und ist auf Europa begrenzt

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Brisil Technologies and Lehmann&Voss&Co. sign agreement to evaluate commercialisation prospects of a silica filler derived from biomass

The evaluation relates to elastomer applications and is limited to Europe

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Tubes made from cooking oil?

New generation of tubes are produced using a mix of renewable bio-based and fossil-based feedstocks

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29 August 202224 August 2022

LG Chem and ADM Launch Joint Ventures, Announce Intended Location for U.S. Production of Lactic Acid and Polylactic Acid Production

Two joint ventures intend to produce 150,000 tons of lactic acid and 75,000 tons of polylactic acid annually to meet growing demand for plant-based solutions, including eco-friendly bioplastics. Intended location for new production facilities will be Decatur, Illinois, U.S., with final investment decision to be made in 2023

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Avantium First Half 2022 Results

Avantium Begins The Construction Of Its FDCA Flagship Plant And Signs Additional Offtake Agreements

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MycoWorks Commercializes Reishi™, the World’s First Plastic-Free, Mycelium Leather Alternative, with Luxury Hatmaker Nick Fouquet

Nick Fouquet introduces the Reishi™ Collection, comprised of three new hat styles made with Reishi™ by MycoWorks, now available to shop on NickFouquet.com

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FKuR auf der FachPack 2022

Biokunststoff-Spezialist präsentiert breites Produktportfolio auf der Europäische Fachmesse für Verpackung, Technik und Prozesse "FachPack 2022"

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FKuR at FachPack 2022

Bioplastics specialist presents broad product portfolio

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Meet Bio-Sep, the green tech is turning sawdust into valuable biochemicals with $1.7 million

The funding will be used to recruit staff to operate the firm’s pilot plant and design the first scaled-up, commercial plant planned for development in heavily forested Scotland

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26 August 202216 August 2022

WACKER Presents Biomethanol-Based Solid and Liquid Silicone Rubber Grades at K 2022

At the 22nd international trade fair for plastics and rubber K 2022 WACKER will unveil industrial-grade silicone rubber compounds whose precursors are derived from plant-based raw materials

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WACKER präsentiert auf der K 2022 biomethanolbasierte Fest- und Flüssigsiliconkautschuke

Auf der 22. internationalen Fachmesse für Kunststoff und Kautschuk K 2022 stellt WACKER erstmals Siliconkautschuke für Industrieanwendungen vor, deren Vorprodukte auf pflanzlichen Rohstoffen basieren

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Verbrennerdebatte: fünf Fakten zu synthetischen Kraftstoffen

Ab 2035 sollen Neuwagen EU-weit emissionsfrei sein, auf diese Formulierung einigten sich die Mitgliedsstaaten

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25 August 202216 August 2022

BIO-FED and Piramidal sign distribution agreement for Brazil

The Cologne-based company BIO-FED and the Brazilian distributor Piramidal signed a distribution agreement for the Brazilian market in April 2022

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BIO-FED und Piramidal unterzeichnen Distributionsvertrag für Brasilien

Die in Köln ansässige Firma BIO-FED und der brasilianische Distributor Piramidal haben im April 2022 einen Distributionsvertrag für den brasilianischen Markt geschlossen

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adidas TERREX hoodie made with SPINNOVA® lands in stores

The adidas TERREX HS1 mid-layer hoodie, announced in February, is available for consumers online and in select retail outlets from July 15th onwards

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24 August 202216 August 2022

Ginkgo to Acquire Zymergen

Acquisition is expected to accelerate the development of Ginkgo's innovative horizontal synthetic biology platform

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NextVegOil produziert Palmöl-Ersatz aus Maisabfällen

Neues BioSC-Projekt mit Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf (HHU)-Beteiligung

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First concept shoe made entirely from sustainable BASF materials co-created with design house Maddy Plant

Developed using advanced manufacturing capabilities

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IWK Collaborate with EMB business to explore ethanol and biogas production

National sewerage company, Indah Water Konsortium (IWK) Sdn Bhd has established a partnership with local player, EMB Business (EMB) Sdn Bhd to pioneer the production of ethanol and biogas generated from wastewater processing for commercial purposes