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7 January 20224 January 2022

Plastic-degrading enzymes correlate with pollution

Microbes across the globe are evolving to eat the plastic pollution

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Asahi Kasei: Synthesekautschuk aus abfall- und biobasiertem Butadien

Produktion und Vermarktung dieses S-SBR aus dem Werk Singapur sollen bis zum Ende des Geschäftsjahres 2021 im März 2022 beginnen

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Forschende zeigen, wie sich synthetisches Gummirohmaterial abbauen lässt

Forscher haben mit der Entwicklung eines Verfahrens zum enzymatischen Abbau von synthetischem Polyisopren-Kautschuk über einen potenziell bedeutenden Fortschritt berichtet

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Researchers show how synthetic rubber raw material can be degraded

Researchers have reported a potentially significant advance with the development of a process for the enzymatic degradation of synthetic polyisoprene rubber

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6 January 20222 January 2022

Trinseo Broadens Portfolio with Bio-attributed Polystyrene, ABS, and SAN

Company Expands Styrenics Portfolio Based on Mass Balance

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Folien aus Papier für eine nachhaltigere Landwirtschaft

Mulchfolien aus herkömmlichem Plastik tragen zu einem erheblichen Teil zur Verschmutzung des landwirtschaftlichen Bodens und der Umwelt bei. Ein internationales Forschungsprojekt will Mulchfolien nun durch neue Materialien auf Cellulose-Basis ersetzen

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FAO and JRC launch new guidance note on monitoring bioeconomy sustainability

New bioeconomy Guidance note describes in easy-to-follow steps how countries and macro-regions, such as the European Union (EU), can monitor sustainability along with their bioeconomy strategies and policies

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Genecis Bioindustries Inc and Helian Polymers announce cooperation

By combining both companies’ strengths, converting food waste into biodegradable plastics for Genecis and creating unique PHA based materials from various building blocks for Helian Polymers, the possibilities of unique materials arise

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Matt + Nat Makes Vegan Leather Handbags from Apple Waste for the First Time

Beloved vegan brand Matt + Nat is making its handbags even more sustainable, starting with its Studio 901 collection, made from the waste recovered from the apple juice industry

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5 January 20222 January 2022

‘It’s time for a Fossil Fuel Non Proliferation Treaty

With the global mean temperature of the earth’s atmosphere rising at the fastest pace ever, some NGO Leaders are redoubling efforts to do something all 25 COPs have failed to do - put an end to developing new coal, oil and gas assets around the world

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World Economy Entering Period of Oil Scarcity, Halliburton CEO Says

Jeff Miller warns that global oil supply could soon be surpassed by demand for the indefinite future

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Hemp slowly making inroads in the cement and construction industries

Hemp construction is still a niche market waiting to break through into the mainstream, as the CBD industry experiences a glut, the hemp’s undeveloped industrial supply chain has been stuck

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Neue Weichmacher-Generation aus nachwachsenden Rohstoffen

Verbund-Forschungsprojekt der Technischen Universität Hamburg, dem Chemieunternehmen BASF SE und der Universität Bielefeld konnte jetzt nachwachsende Ausgangsstoffe für eine biobasierte Alternative nutzen

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Notpla secures £10M to industrialize sustainable packaging made of seaweed, including flexible films, coatings and paper

According to Notpla, seaweed is an ideal feedstock because it is abundant, grows quickly, does not compete with food, sequesters carbon, and does not require fertilizer or fresh water

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4 January 20222 January 2022

Growing carbon footprint of plastics

After analysing the global plastics value chain, ETH researchers have revealed that the impact of plastics on climate and health is bigger than originally thought due to the increased use of coal for process heat, electricity and as a raw material in production

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Wachsender Kohlenstoff-Fussabdruck von Kunststoffen

ETH-​Forschende analysierten die weltweite Wertschöpfungskette von Kunststoffen und stellten fest: Die Klima-​ und Gesundheitsfolgen von Plastik sind wegen vermehrt genutzter Kohle für Prozesswärme, Strom und als Rohstoff in der Produktion grösser als erwartet

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Berechtigte Kritik an Papierverbunden

Aufgefallen ist Günter Kögel, Herausgeber der K-ZEITUNG, dass Papierverbunde gerade stark kritisiert und von Experten sogar als Irrweg bezeichnet werden

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Melodea spearheads new era in sustainable packaging

The company applies proprietary technology to extract cellulose nanocrystals from wood pulp sourced from trees grown in industrial forests

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United Nations recommends bioplastics as a sustainable alternative to conventional plastics

The Bioplastics industry needs stronger political support - and the European Commission should lead efforts to develop a more accurate picture of where the use of bioplastics brings real benefits in reducing conventional plastic pollution

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Repräsentative Umfrage belegt: Verbraucherinnen und Verbraucher gehen falschen Umweltversprechungen zu sogenanntem Bioplastik auf den Leim

Händler und Hersteller von Produkten aus sogenanntem Bioplastik versuchen durch Aufdrucke wie "kompostierbar", "biologisch abbaubar" oder "aus nachwachsenden Rohstoffen" gezielt, Verbraucherinnen und Verbraucher in die Irre zu führen

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The Basajaun demo building in Finland will showcase innovative wood-based materials and solutions

VTT has started a construction project to build a Northern demo building made of wood-based materials and components

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3 January 20222 January 2022

Long-term commitment to sustainability recognised by Dow Jones

As evidence of its consistent commitment to sustainability, UPM has once again been listed in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index – now already for ten years in a row

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Trinseo Enters into Definitive Agreement to Acquire Heathland B.V.

Acquisition will accelerate the Company’s transformation into a specialty materials and sustainable specialty solutions provider

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Growing carbon footprint of plastics

After analysing the global plastics value chain, ETH researchers have revealed that the impact of plastics on climate and health is bigger than originally thought due to the increased use of coal for process heat, electricity and as a raw material in production

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Waste not, want not: New process turns manure into fatty acids

Madison researchers have demonstrated a new process for transforming a plentiful Wisconsin waste into fatty acids, energy-rich molecules that can be used to make fuels and a wide range of important chemicals

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Adriano Alfani talks to Il Bioeconomista

An exclusive interview with the CEO of Versalis

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20 December 202122 November 2021

Renewable Carbon News takes a winter break – we will be back on 3 January 2021

Meanwhile, get 20% off nova-Institute's market studies

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17 December 202118 December 2021

A Bond of Moral Fibre

BIO-LUTIONS and Zelfo Technology will further intensify their cooperation in a strategic move forward

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Fasern die Verbinden

BIO-LUTIONS und Zelfo Technology wollen ihre Zusammenarbeit in einem strategischen Schritt weiter intensivieren

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Plastics in agrifood systems: The good, the bad and the ugly

Ocean litter has been making the headlines, but a new report by FAO suggests that plastic pollution is also pervasive in our agricultural soils

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Wenige Tage bestimmen den Zuwachs unserer Bäume

Entgegen bisheriger Vorstellung: Bäume wachsen nur an einigen Tagen

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EU agricultural outlook 2021-31: lower demand for feed to impact arable crops

All relevant market data, accompanied by an explanation of assumptions, and a description of the macroeconomic environment

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The Most Innovative Bioeconomy CEO is Jennifer Holmgren, CEO of LanzaTech

Results from survey to choose the most innovative bioeconomy CEO of 2021

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The Green Premium, a reality check

Is there a Green premium? For those shielded from the decades-long debate, on account of youth or a long residency on the International Space Station, the idea is this: consumers will pay more for sustainable products than fossil-based products

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16 December 202117 December 2024

Political Tailwind for Alternative Carbon Sources

More than 30 leading pioneers of the chemical and material sector welcome the latest political papers from Brussels, Berlin and Düsseldorf

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Phytonix Corporation Wins First Prize in The Fifth China (Shenzen) Innovation & Entrepreneurship International Competition Finals out of 1,473 Company Entries

Company is also placed second in a regional semi-final sponsored by SCIiinovation with a financial award

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Gele und ultrafeine Fasern aus Cellulose für nachhaltige Farben und Lacke mit verbesserten Eigenschaften

Pflanzenfaser-Experte JRS entwickelt mit BMEL-Unterstützung neue Rezepturen

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Avantium takes a positive Final Investment Decision on the construction of its FDCA Flagship Plant

A pivotal milestone for the further development and commercialisation of Avantium’s sustainable PEF plastic, with the construction of the Flagship Plant expected to be completed by the end of 2023

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Study finds bio-based cellulose acetate plastic used in consumer goods disintegrates in ocean much faster than assumed

Time lapse photographs and mass loss measurements documented the disintegration of CDA-based materials in the ocean

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A cleaner choice for our cleaning products

New film about the circular economy of carbon. Unilever is choosing the circular economy. Will you?

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15 December 202113 December 2021

UPM recognized with a CDP ‘A’ score for its sustainable forestry operations

CDP scores companies also for tackling climate change and taking action to ensure water security. In water UPM received A- and in Climate a score B

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How chemistry is part of the solution to climate change – and not just part of the problem

Green chemistry has been championed by 2021 Volvo Environment Prize laureate, Professor Paul Anastas, who has deepened our understanding of chemicals as a revolutionary way to improve the environment

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Shell strebt an, Rohölverarbeitung in Wesseling einzustellen

Für mehr CO₂-freie oder-arme Produkte kommen zunehmend Wasserstoff, zirkuläre Abfallstoffe sowie biogene Einsatzstoffe zum Einsatz - wofür noch einiges an Planung anfällt

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Pangaia Elevates Its Environmental Credentials With Colorifix Bacteria-Based Dyes Collection

The Colorifix development works by copying DNA codes of naturally occurring pigments. The replicated code is introduced to engineered microbes and from there, unique colours are evolved

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Cepsa Química launches a new generation of environmentally friendly products to become an industry benchmark in sustainability

Cepsa Química’s new line of research will lead to a wider variety and new generations of products from renewable and reused sources, with an improved environmental footprint, over the next decade

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The 10 Most Innovative Bioeconomy CEOs 2021

Survey to choose the most innovative bioeconomy CEO of 2021

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14 December 202113 December 2021

Environmentally-friendly reforestation: Biodegradable tree covers made from renewable raw materials

Numerous growth covers remain in German forests every year until they rust or are shredded into environmentally-harmful plastic components by external influences

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Umweltfreundliche Aufforstung mit biologisch abbaubaren Baumhüllen aus nachwachsenden Rohstoffen

Jährlich verbleiben zahlreiche Wuchshüllen in deutschen Wäldern, bis sie verrosten oder durch äußere Einflüsse in umweltschädliche Kunststoffbestandteile zerfallen

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Nachhaltige Freude unter dem Weihnachtsbaum

Spielzeug aus nachwachsenden Rohstoffen verschenken und einen kleinen Beitrag zum Klimaschutz leisten

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A new Teflon® for a new world: Teflon® Reimagined

The new Teflon EcoElite™ finish contains 60% renewably sourced raw materials and is also up to three times more durable than other non-fluorinated, water-repellent finishes