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2 June 202230 May 2022

Research Team Advances Biological Alternative to Producing Common Petrochemical

A Genetic Sequence Allows Photosynthetic Organisms To Stably Produce Ethylene

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1 June 20221 June 2022

nova Experts (re-)introduced: Jutta Millich, M.A. Humanities

Senior Relationship Manager · Conference Partnering · Communication

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Bioenergy: important step towards protecting forests & food security taken by the EU Environment Committee

There is a real danger that the positive work of the ENVI committee could be reversed, and BirdLife Europe will continue to bring awareness of the issues with bioenergy all along the process

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Verpackungsmaschinenbauer entwickelt nachhaltige Verpackungen für Kunden

Papierbasiert, aus Glas oder doch bioabbaubar? Was eine nachhaltige Verpackung ausmacht, darüber gehen die Meinungen auseinander. Sicher ist: Der Druck auf Hersteller und Verwender wächst. Doch wie lassen sich die Ansprüche der Verbraucher ebenso erfüllen wie die Wünsche der Recycler?

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Sustainable bag based on sugar beet pulp wins at EUROSAC Grand Prix

Together, Cosun Beet Company, Novidon and Crown Van Gelder developed the sustainable Crown Native sugar beet paper, which was then printed and made into bags by Fiorini and used by DLF

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Neue Antibiotika-Alternativen aus Bodenbakterien

Forscher der Universität Ulm haben ein gentechnisch verändertes Bodenbakterium geschaffen, das antimikrobielle Peptide produziert und Zielorganismen abtöten oder zumindest ihr Wachstum hemmen kann

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New antibiotic alternatives from soil bacteria

University of Ulm researchers have shown that it is biotechnologically possible to produce a highly effective antimicrobial peptide using the industrial platform organism Corynebacterium glutamicum

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Wood conservation

The companies Foreco and Accsys are using different technologies of wood conservation and strengthening without harmful environmental effects

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EU-Agrarreform: Kritik der Kommission kommt Özdemir gelegen

In ihrem Beobachtungsschreiben zu Deutschlands Plänen für die Umsetzung der EU-Agrarreform übt die EU-Kommission weitreichende Kritik und mahnt mehr Umwelt- und Klimaschutz an. Agrarminister Cem Özdemir kommen die Beschwerden jedoch gelegen

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German agri minister pleased with Commission’s criticism of CAP strategic plan

In its observation letter on Germany’s plans for implementing the EU agricultural reform, the European Commission made far-reaching criticisms and called for more environmental and climate protection. German agriculture minister Cem Özdemir, however, welcomes the complaints

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31 May 202230 May 2022

Norske Skog Saugbrugs pens biocomposite plant and signs long-term customer agreement

Norske Skog's biocomposite product CEBICO is a more sustainable alternative to plastic, which can be included in furniture, packaging and car interiors, among other things

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Plastik muss kein Problem sein

Coburger Professor erforscht Auswirkungen von biologisch hergestelltem Plastik

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Eröffnung der Biokomposit-Brücke in Almere, NL

SCB Smart Circular Bridge - EU-Project INTERREG

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Opening of Biocomposite Bridge in Almere, NL

SCB Smart Circular Bridge, EU project INTERREG

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The saliva of the wax moth contains enzymes capable of degrading plastic

A team of CSIC researchers discovers that the saliva of this insect harbors enzymes that initiate the degradation of polyethylene in a short time

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Speichel von Wachsmotten enthält Enzyme, die Plastik abbauen können

Team von CSIC-Forschern hat entdeckt, dass der Speichel dieses Insekts Enzyme enthält, die den Abbau von Polyethylen in kurzer Zeit einleiten

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30 May 202223 May 2022

SK chemicals begins the mass production and supply of eco-friendly biopolyol (PO3G)

Adopted as an eco-friendly interior material by Hyundai Motor Company

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natureplus als Nachweis anerkannt

Die DGNB anerkennt das natureplus-Label neuerdings auch für die Rückbau- und Recyclingfreundlichkeit von Materialien

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Green Deal: New proposals to make sustainable products the norm and boost Europe’s resource independence

The new EU Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles is going to ensure that by 2030 textile products placed on the EU market are long-lived and recyclable, as much as possible made of recycled fibres, free of hazardous substances and produced in respect of social rights and the environment

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Neue EU-Strategie legt Meilenstein für die Kreislaufwirtschaft im Textilbereich

Zukunftsimpuls des Wuppertal Instituts zeigt, wie Deutschland eine Vorreiterrolle einnehmen kann

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Nachhaltige neue chemische Katalysatoren schaffen

Chemieingenieure zeigen, wie Wolframoxid als Katalysator für nachhaltige chemische Umwandlungen eingesetzt werden kann

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Sparking Sustainable new Chemical Catalysts

Pitt chemical engineers show how tungsten oxide can be used as a catalyst in sustainable chemical conversions

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27 May 202223 May 2022

Bioplastics point the way to an environmentally sustainable, green future

AI accelerates research into Earth-friendly materials that soak up CO2 and break the dependence on fossil feedstocks for everyday products

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Erfolgreiches Change Management für eine umweltfreundliche öffentliche Beschaffung

Ronald Bogaschewsky im Interview zu Ergebnissen einer deutschlandweiten Studie zum Einkaufsverhalten der öffentlichen Hand in Bezug auf Produkte aus nachwachsenden Rohstoffen

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Circa and Valmet partner to industrialise biochemicals production

A long-term strategic approach to development of the Furacell™ process will reduce the cost and timeline risk of future plants

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A CLT pavilion to celebrate 500 years of social housing

For the future of social housing, alongside a series of studies for future Fuggereien around the world

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Blaualgen versorgen Mikroprozessor mit Strom

Eine Kultur aus Cyanobakterien nutzt Sonnenlicht zur Photosynthese und erzeugt dabei elektrischen Strom. Damit läuft ein Mikroprozessor bereits ein Jahr lang

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Algae-powered computing: scientists create reliable and renewable biological photovoltaic cell

Researchers have used a widespread species of blue-green algae to power a microprocessor continuously for a year – and counting – using nothing but ambient light and water. Their system has potential as a reliable and renewable way to power small devices

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25 May 202219 May 2022

Toys and furniture from popcorn

Forest scientists at Göttingen University develop environmentally friendly products from renewable raw materials

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Spielzeug und Möbel aus Popcorn

Forstwissenschaftler der Universität Göttingen entwickeln biobasiertes umweltschonendes Material

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How seaweed agtech can ease the fertiliser crisis

Seaweed-based soil additives can pave a sustainable future for the bioeconomy

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VERBIO betreibt erste Stroh-Biomethan-Anlage der USA

Einweihung der neuen Stroh-Biomethan-Anlage in Nevada (Iowa). Anlage erreicht im Sommer 2022 volle Produktionskapazität. VERBIO-Technologie setzt neue Standards in den USA

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VERBIO launches the first cellulosic RNG plant in the USA

Inauguration of the new RNG production facility in Nevada (Iowa). Plant will achieve full-scale production in summer 2022. VERBIO technology sets new standards in the USA

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Plastic Recycling: TotalEnergies and New Hope Energy partner on U.S. Advanced Recycling Project

The partners will use the patented pyrolysis technology that was developed in partnership with Lummus Technology to process and convert more than 310,000 tons per year of mixed plastic waste

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High-Tech-Brücke mit Flachs gebaut

Die Universität Stuttgart beteiligt sich im Rahmen des EU-Projekts "Smart Circular Bridge" an Innovationen für den Klimaschutz

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High-tech bridge built with flax

The University of Stuttgart is contributing to innovations for climate protection as part of the EU project "Smart Circular Bridge"

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24 May 202219 May 2022

Biowert: Produktionskapazität für Gras-Kunststoff vervierfacht

Wegen der hohen Nachfrage erweitert das Unternehmen Biowert, Brensbach im Odenwald, die Produktionskapazitäten für Kunststoff auf der Basis von Grasfasern um ein vielfaches

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How NatureWorks’ Ingeo biobased polymer changed 3D printing forever

From plants, to rings of lactide, to PLA 3D printing filament through polymerization

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23 May 202218 May 2022

Ask the expert: Don’t call it plastic – it’s traceless!

Traceless' Head of R&D Alessandro is the expert when it comes to organic and polymer chemistry - and here he answers to some complex, but interesting questions

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Kleine Wasserlinse – großes Potential für die Landwirtschaft

Rund 500.000 Euro für innovatives Praxis-Forschungsprojekt zur Kreislaufwirtschaft

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Shiseido introduces the first vertical farm beauty brand Ulé – with lids made with sustainable Sulapac material

Using the latest scientific technology, Ulé produces the plants used in its skincare items in cocoon-like, protected environments to meet the plants’ needs and to protect them from any contamination

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Germany, Denmark, Netherlands and Belgium sign €135 billion offshore wind pact

Heads of government from the North Sea countries met in the Danish town of Esbjerg on Wednesday (18 May) to sign a cooperation agreement on offshore wind development and green hydrogen. They will target at least 65 GW by 2030 and 150 GW by 2050

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Technip Energies Announces a License Agreement with OCIKUMHO for a 100 KTA EPICEROL® Plant in Malaysia

OCIKUMHO will be the first to manufacture epichlorohydrin in Malaysia

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20 May 202216 May 2022

European Farmland May Be the Biggest Global Reservoir of Microplastics

Researchers from the University of Cardiff estimate that microplastics removed from raw sewage at wastewater treatment plants make up roughly 1% of the sewage sludge commonly used as a fertiliser across Europe

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A nontoxic glue for plywood – from glucose, citric acid

“A Fully Bio-Based Adhesive from Glucose and Citric Acid for Plywood with High-Performance”

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Polymertal and UBQ Materials Partner to Create Lightweight, Sustainable Material With Metallic Functionalities

SPP-50XX, part of the first sustainable series by Polymertal, will bring a lower carbon footprint to automotive, industrial and consumer applications

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Grüner Wasserstoff macht Industriestandorte resilient

Ergebnis einer neuen Studie des Fraunhofer Instituts IPA zeigt: Dezentrale Wasserstofferzeugung und Nutzung zahlt sich aus, wenn man die Verteilerzentren, englisch Hubs, richtig platziert

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Asahi Kasei to start providing carbon footprint data

Green Transformation is positioned as one of the key areas for strengthening the management foundation, and the Group is advancing reductions of its own GHG emissions as well

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Investing in biofuels from whisky by-products – Celtic Renewables

Three Scottish companies have joined forces to accelerate what they believe to be a 'potentially world-beating' biofuel technology

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BASF und BMW Group setzen auf erneuerbare Rohstoffe für die Automobillackierung

Die BMW Group verwendet als erster OEM Lacke von BASF, die nach dem Biomassenbilanzverfahren zertifiziert sind. Reduzierung fossiler Ressourcen und Einsatz nachhaltigerer Rohstoffe senken den CO2-Fußabdruck. Jeweils rund 40% CO2-Vermeidung für Klarlack und Tauchlackierung