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19 September 202214 September 2022

Ein grüner Weg zu Blau

Neue Methode reduziert drastisch die Menge an Lösungsmitteln, die zur Herstellung weit verbreiteter organischer Farbstoffe benötigt wird

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16 September 202215 September 2022

BIORECER – Guidelines to strengthen current certification schemes for bio-based feedstock

The research consortium is also going to assess the acceptance of new bio-value chains from biological feedstocks, including residual feedstock and waste

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BIORECER – Leitlinien zur Stärkung aktueller Zertifizierungssysteme für biobasierte Rohstoffe

Forschungskonsortium will auch die Verbraucherakzeptanz neuer Bio-Wertschöpfungsketten aus biologischen Rohstoffen, einschließlich Restrohstoffen und Abfällen bewerten

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New joint project “Biopolymers – Materials, Properties, Sustainability”

With the help of this project, the participants should be able to decide for themselves which materials can be used for their own products and whether they increase the sustainability of the product

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CropEnergies acquires stake in Dutch biobased chemicals start-up Syclus

Syclus plans on building a plant with an annual production capacity in the range of 100,000 tonnes, starting production in 2026

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Upcycling von Polystyrolabfällen

Neuer Report von Forschern der Virginia Tech Universität zeigt auf, dass ein Low-Value-Input- und High-Value-Output-Ansatz nachhaltiger und wirtschaftlicher erreicht werden kann als mit thermischen Verfahren

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Animal fats dilemma: How to ensure a balanced use of a precious commodity?

Animal fats, known as animal fats category 3 are high-quality fats derived from animal by-products of meat production, which are neither waste nor part of our diet

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Green adhesives made from whey

In collaboration with TU Dresden, Fraunhofer researchers have developed a process for obtaining valuable, high-purity ethyl acetate from whey

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Grüne Klebstoffe aus Molke

Fraunhofer-Forschende haben gemeinsam mit der TU Dresden ein Verfahren entwickelt, bei dem aus Molke wertvolles Ethylacetat in hoher Reinheit gewonnen wird

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15 September 202212 September 2022

Sulzer acquires stake in CELLiCON to scale up groundbreaking technology for renewable biopolymer

The partnership is part of the company's strategy to continue its grow path in renewables and enable its customers’ sustainable manufacturing practices

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Sulzer beteiligt sich an CELLiCON um Herstellung und Ausbau von erneuerbaren Biopolymeren zu fördern

Das Unternehmen setzt mit dieser Partnerschaft seinen Wachstumskurs im Bereich der erneuerbaren Energien und seine Strategie der Unterstützung seiner Kunden bei der Umsetzung einer nachhaltigen Fertigung fort

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Technip Energies Acquires Biosuccinium® Technology from DSM for Bio-Sourced and Fully Biodegradable Polymers Production

PBS itself is fully biodegradable and can be an ideal bio-based sustainable packaging material for food contact applications

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Interview mit Fred Eickmeyer von ESKUSA

„Wir müssen in Deutschland extrem gute Qualitäten liefern.“

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Cannabis legalization decreases the stock market value of major pharmaceutical firms

New collaboration study shows, how the stock market returns of publicly traded pharmaceutical firms responded to medical and recreational cannabis legalization events

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Biobasierte Compounds reduzieren CO2-Fußabdruck

Wie sich mit biobasierten Compounds der CO2-Fußabdruck auch in anspruchsvollen Anwendungen reduzieren lässt, zeigt der Compoundeur Akro-Plastic

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14 September 202210 September 2022

Mondi and Essity launch packaging for feminine care range made from post-consumer recycled and biomass balanced materials

Collaboration with Essity and Dow to create new, recyclable secondary packaging using renewable materials and post-consumer recycled content

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IOCL’s 2G Ethanol Bio-Refinery based on Praj’s technology inaugurated by Prime Minister Modi

This project is based on Praj’s proprietary technology processing Rice Straw as feedstock for production of Ethanol

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LG Chem, ADM form JV’s for US-based Lactic Acid, Polylactic Acid

From Chicago and Seoul comes news that LG Chem and ADM have launchedtwo joint ventures for U.S. production of lactic acid and polylactic acid

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A revolutionary bio-based furniture board, joint development by Koskisen and Stora Enso

Koskisen is a Finnish wood industry company producing sawn timber and panel products, such as birch plywood, furniture, and construction boards made of chip board

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13 September 20228 September 2022

Paving the way for solar fuels: Synhelion produces solar syngas on an industrial scale for the first time

Together with the the German Aerospace Center (DLR) in Jülich they presented the multifocus solar tower

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Weg frei für Solartreibstoffe: Synhelion stellt erstmals solares Synthesegas in industriellem Massstab her

Gemeinsam mit der DLR und dem Solar-Institut Jülich der FH Aachen stellt Synhelion den solaren Reformierungsreaktor vor

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Great Wrap Founders Are Changing the Way Stretch Wrap is Made With Potato Waste

The husband and wife duo will introduce its home compostable stretch wrap to the U.S. market in August, expanding its Australian brand to a growing eco-friendly customer base

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Green Shape Label für nachhaltige Outdoor-Produkte auf Erfolgskurs

VAUDE stärkt Glaubwürdigkeit und Unabhängigkeit

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Green Shape Label for Sustainable Outdoor Products on the Road to Success

VAUDE increases its credibility and independence

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Aviation Can’t Decarbonize Without Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)

All GE engines can operate today and in the future on approved SAF, which can be made from plant-based material, fats, oils and greases, alcohols, waste streams, captured CO2, and other alternative feedstocks

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AFYREN Diversifies Sales With Two Strategic Contracts to Supply Players in the Cosmetics and Nutraceuticals Markets

At the end of a summer during which climate change was top-of-mind worldwide, major economic players are stepping up efforts to reduce their impact on the environment

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12 September 20227 September 2022

DOE Announces $46 Million to Explore New Technologies That Convert Carbon and Waste Into Clean Energy

Funding Supports 22 Projects to Convert Waste Streams and Carbon Captured from Algal Systems into Biofuel Energy, Spurring Multi-Sector Decarbonization

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Lignin processing – challenges and limits

Lignin has a very interesting structure, inviting us to try and develop better applications from this feedstock

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Vom Altreifen zum Türgriff: Mercedes-Benz schließt den Wertstoffkreislauf

Mercedes-Benz schließt Stoffkreisläufe mit BASF und dem Start-up Pyrum Innovations AG

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From scrap tyres to door handles – Mercedes-Benz takes firm grip of circularity

Mercedes-Benz tackles circularity with BASF and start-up Pyrum Innovations AG

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CSIR biodegradability testing laboratory to tackle leakage of plastic waste into environment

The testing laboratory is capable of establishing the conditions and timeframes for the biodegradation of materials, on both aerobic (compost, soil, freshwater and marine) and anaerobic

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New Anti-fouling additive for the PP and PE polymerization process

Einar® 981 is an unquestionably safe and efficient alternative that has worldwide regulatory approval. With its origin in food-grade renewable raw materials, it is the ideal candidate to maintain the highest possible efficiency and eliminate any regulatory concerns

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Biobasierte Additive für Polyolefine

Palsgaard präsentiert biobasierte Funktionsadditive für Polyolefine. Sie eignen sich als direkter Ersatz für fossilbasierte Additive

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9 September 20225 September 2022

BASF and Sulzer Chemtech sign Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate in sustainable technologies

The companies will drive the development of innovative, cost-effective chemical processing solutions to improve the conversion of plastic waste into new plastics

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BASF und Sulzer Chemtech unterzeichnen Absichtserklärung über Kooperation im Bereich nachhaltiger Technologien

Beide Unternehmen beabsichtigen die Entwicklung innovativer, kosteneffektiver chemischer Verfahrenstechnik, um die Umwandlung von Kunststoffabfällen in neue Kunststoffprodukte zu verbessern

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Research centre to tackle global pollution with ‘green’ plastic

Australian scientists will work toward developing bio-derived and bio-degradable plastics that have a minimal environmental impact to make large-scale plastic pollution a problem of the past

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Grüner Wasserstoff statt Kohlebergbau

Stromversorger Iberdrola hat in der spanischen Kleinstadt Puertollano die größte "grüne" Wasserstoffanlage für den industriellen Einsatz in Europa in Betrieb genommen

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Invisible coating protects wood from fire

It can also solve the carbon intensity problem in the construction industry

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Von der natürlichen Photosynthese lernen: Umwandlung von CO₂ in Rohstoffe für Kunststoffe

Technologie bindet CO₂-Emissionen

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8 September 20225 September 2022

UPM and Dongsung Chemical announce strategic partnership to develop renewable products using bio-based raw materials

UPM and Dongsung Chemical will accelerate the introduction of renewable, sustainable forest-sourced materials into the Asian market and reduce fossil resource consumption

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UPM und Dongsung Chemical geben strategische Partnerschaft zur Entwicklung erneuerbarer Produkte aus biobasierten Chemikalien bekannt

UPM und Donsung Chemical gaben heute eine Entwicklungspartnerschaft bekannt, die die Einführung erneuerbarer, nachhaltiger Materialien auf dem asiatischen Markt beschleunigen und den Verbrauch fossiler Ressourcen reduzieren wird

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Hyosung TNC Commercializes World’s First Bio-based Spandex

"Creora® bio-based" is made by using a natural material extracted from corn instead of coal, and it obtained already a global eco-friendly certification

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Phenol and acetone with reduced carbon footprint: INEOS supplies Covestro with mass-balanced raw materials for polycarbonate plastics

Supporting customers in achieving their sustainability goals

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Phenol und Aceton mit reduziertem CO₂-Fußabdruck: INEOS beliefert Covestro mit massenbilanzierten Rohstoffen für Polycarbonat-Kunststoffe

Unterstützung von Kunden bei der Erreichung ihrer Nachhaltigkeitsziele

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New SUSBIND binder proves environmentally-friendly with improved human health impacts

The SUSBIND consortium partners have developed a novel formaldehyde-free binder that is up to 80% bio-based and which has shown promising technical performance in lab-scale testing and in a prototype IKEA product

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Difficulties in lignin valorization

Although this resource is in ample supply, its isolation technology and treatment pose formidable problems

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7 September 20226 September 2022

The brightest stars of Renewable Materials meet in Siegburg/Cologne (Germany), 23-25 May 2023

The unique concept of presenting all renewable material solutions at one event hits the mark: bio-based, CO2-based and recycled are the only alternatives to fossil-based chemicals and materials

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Toray Invents 100% Bio-Based Adipic Acid from Sugars Derived from Inedible Biomass, Scaling Up for Application to Eco-Friendly Nylon 66

The company will test polymerization of nylon 66, develop production technology, conduct market research, and take steps to commercialize applications for this bio-based adipic acid by around 2030

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A.P. Moller – Maersk engages in green bio-methanol partnership with Debo

Maersk has set an ambitious end-to-end net-zero goal for 2040 and the availability of green methanol at scale is critical to their fleet’s transition to sustainable energy

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Kunststoff zersetzendes Enzym entwickelt

Recycling durch biologisches Zerlegen