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23 November 202122 November 2021

Winter Special – 20% discount on all of nova-Institute’s market and trend reports till 31 January 2022

From technologies over building blocks and polymers to fine chemicals: Get the best reports on bio-based, CO2-based and recycling markets for a special price

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Renewable Energy Jobs Reach 12 Million Globally

Report by IRENA and ILO underscores the jobs potential of an ambitious climate strategy and calls for comprehensive policies in support of a just transition

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Biowert Industrie GmbH: Jens Meyer zu Drewer übernimmt die Geschäftsführung

Der Nachfolger von Robin Huber freut sich auf die verantwortungsvolle Herausforderung

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RGE Commits US$200 Million to Next-Generation Textile Fibre Innovation and Technology

Investment will support solutions in alternative cellulose or plant-based feedstock and closed-loop manufacturing

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INCITE project update after two years of work

The construction of the two chemo-enzymatic demonstration plants will start soon

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Kelheim Fibres erneut spitze bei Canopy’s Hot Button Ranking

Besonders in den Bereichen Transparenz und Beschaffung erreicht das Unternehmen Höchstwerte: Als einziger EMAS-zertifizierter Viskosefaserhersteller weltweit publiziert Kelheim Fibres alle umweltrelevanten Daten öffentlich

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Kelheim Fibres once again finishes high in Canopy’s Hot Button Ranking

Especially in the areas of transparency and procurement, the company got top points: as the the only EMAS-certified viscose fibre manufacturer worldwide Kelheim Fibres publishes all environmentally relevant data publicly

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Farmers see chances in carbon farming but must be market-led

In practice, by using various agricultural methods ranging from crop rotation, cover crops, and reduced tillage to precision nitrogen application, farmers aim to contribute to tackling climate change

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Landwirt:innen sehen Chancen im Carbon Farming, müssen sich aber am Markt orientieren

In der Praxis wollen Landwirt:innen durch den Einsatz verschiedener landwirtschaftlicher Methoden – die von Fruchtfolge, Deckfrüchten und reduzierter Bodenbearbeitung bis hin zur präzisen Stickstoffausbringung reichen – zur Bekämpfung des Klimawandels beitragen

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22 November 202117 November 2021

Sustainable vehicle equipment from Volkswagen: How cellulose and fungi are getting into cars – and why that is a good thing

The Open Hybrid LabFactory of the company opens a synergy between University research and industry

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Nachhaltige Fahrzeugausstattung von Volkswagen: Wie Zellulose und Pilze ins Auto kommen – und warum das gut ist

Die Open Hybrid LabFactory des Konzerns ermöglicht eine enge Synergie zwischen universitären Einrichtungen und Industrie

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Textile Exchange announces the winners of inaugural Ryan Young Climate+ Awards for sustainable textile industry leaders

“Climate Leader” awards are dedicated to individuals, teams, or departments within an organization displaying an overall commitment to meeting the Climate+ strategy goals

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EV race car is latest example of hemp’s application to auto industry

An Italian engineering team is experimenting with hemp-based fabric in some car body parts for an experimental race car

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Compamed 2021: Freudenberg is paving the way for first-class sustainable woundcare

The company is developing sustainable wound plasters from bio-based raw materials that allow biodegradation in an industrial composting setting after the product has been used

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Compamed 2021: Mit Freudenberg auf dem Weg zu erstklassiger nachhaltiger Wundversorgung

Unternehmen entwickelt Wundpflaster aus biobasierten Rohstoffen, die nach der Verwendung des Produkts den biologischen Abbau in einer industriellen Kompostierung ermöglichen

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Neste reports strong Q3 for renewables segment

Company reported comparable operating profit of EUR 368 million for the third quarter, down slightly when compared to the EUR 373 million in the last year. Operating profit was EUR 579 million, up from EUR 425 million

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19 November 202116 November 2021

Innovative value chains from tree & shrub species grown in marginal lands as a source of biomass for bio-based industries

Spain: New BeonNAT project consortium will study how to make use of marginal and underutilised land with the potential to generate organic products

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Floreon launches halogen-free flame retardant bioplastic

The high performance alternative to flame retardant ABS

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Polymer-Gruppe: Ausbau bei Biokunststoffen – Grundstückskauf in Idar-Oberstein

Invest bis zu 50 Mio. Euro – 300 neue Arbeitsplätze

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Sustainable bio-composites from Retrac

Range takes a three layered approach with bio-content fibres and resins and energy efficient manufacturing

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Holzbasierte Biopaste für den 3D-Druck

Lignin und Zellulose als Grundlage für abbaubares Druckmaterial

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Solarzellen und Glas aus Holz – oder einer Milliarde Tonnen Bioabfall

Aalto Universitäts-Forscher zeigen, wie pflanzliche Biomasse in optischen Anwendungen nicht erneuerbare Ressourcen ersetzen könnte

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Creating solar cells and glass from wood – or a billion tons of biowaste

Aalto University researchers map out how biomass from plants could replace unrenewable resources in optical applications

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18 November 202115 November 2021

Big award for the development of artificial photosynthesis

Research award and one million euros

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Mitsubishi Chemical Licenses Patent for Biomass-based Polyester to Mitsui Chemicals

The products covered by this license include polyethylene terephthalate (PET), which use renewable biomass resources, and are expected to have a variety of industrial applications such as the manufacture of bottles

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Polyram Group Partners with UBQ Materials to Introduce Sustainable High-Performance Thermoplastic Compounds

UBQ materials have already been adopted by leading industry enterprises, and are used for manufacturing durable products with reduced or even negative environmental footprint

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Von Medizintechnik bis zum Sportartikel – Biokompatible und nachhaltige Kunststoffe

Fraunhofer-Forscher gehen nun neue Wege, um diese Kunststoffklasse nachhaltig und ohne Verwendung toxischer Materialien herzustellen

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From medical applications to sporting goods – biocompatible and sustainable plastics

Fraunhofer researchers are now exploring new ways to produce this type of plastic sustainably and without the use of toxic materials

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China’s ZPC studies crude to petrochemical technology to cut carbon

ZPC is working with China's Tsinghua University to develop crude-to-olefin know-how that is expected to reduce carbon footprint by nearly half during the crude refining process

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Pionierarbeit für die Kreislaufwirtschaft und eine klimaneutrale Zukunft

Covestro ist zum ersten Mal auf der China International Import Expo (CIIE) vertreten und stellt innovative Lösungen sowie Technologien rund um die Kreislaufwirtschaft vor

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Pioneering work for the circular economy and a climate-neutral future

Covestro is exhibiting at the China International Import Expo (CIIE), showcasing innovative solutions and technologies related to the circular economy

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17 November 202113 November 2021

Sustainable, biodegradable glitter – from your fruit bowl

Plant-based biodegradable glitter sparkles without the microplastics

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Origin Materials and Kolon Form Strategic Partnership to Industrialize Advanced Carbon-Negative Chemicals and Materials

Materials include novel polymers and drop-in solutions for select applications, with an initial focus on automotive applications

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Ideen für nachhaltige Textilproduktion gefragt

Im Rahmen einer neuen Ausschreibungsrunde fördert der Innovationsraum BioTexFuture erneut Projekte, die den Wandel von einer erdölbasierten hin zu einer biobasierten Textilproduktion voranbringen

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ROCTOOL and CEA create the first bio-based and 100% recyclable photovoltaic panels

Several series of panels are now being tested to ensure their performance and impact resistance

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16 November 202112 November 2021

Haldor Topsoe and Hyundai Oilbank sign Memorandum of Understanding to develop green energy solutions

Under the MoU, the two parties will collaborate to mitigate climate change

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Hanf-Kunststoff-Startup startet Crowdfunding in Kanada

Canadian Industrial Hemp Corporation sammelt Geld für sein Bio/Hanf-Kunststoff-Projekt

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Danimer Scientific and Total Corbion PLA Collaborate to Support Sustainable Alternatives to Traditional Plastic Products

Strategic collaboration to support long-term growth of biopolymer production requiring a blend of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) and Polylactic Acid (PLA) inputs

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Traceless receives €2.42 million grant from European Innovation Council (EIC)

Company has been selected together with 65 other start-ups to get funded for breakthrough innovations

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Chemie in Dormagen: Wenn aus Naturfaser Flachs Kunststoff wird

Lanxess setzt auf biobasierte und recycelte Rohstoffe. Linear? War gestern. Heute heißt das Stichwort, mit dem Unternehmen in die Zukunft gehen wollen, Kreislaufwirtschaft

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Twenty per cent of new homes in Amsterdam to be constructed from timber

Dutch capital declares biobased construction minimums

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Biopolymere: natürlich(,) nachhaltig!?

Sind die einen böse, weil aus fossilen Ressourcen hergestellt, und die anderen gut, weil kompostierbar? Ein Plädoyer für die Wiederverwertbarkeit

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15 November 202111 November 2021

EIB joins UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration and strengthens cooperation with UNEP

At the United Nations Climate Conference (COP26) in Glasgow, UNEP’s Executive Director Inger Andersen and EIB Vice-President Ambroise Fayolle signed the memorandum of understanding and announced the EIB as a new partner of the UN Decade

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Nicht zum Kiffen: Wiederbelebung des Hanfanbaus in Russland

Lebensmittel, Stoffe, Kosmetik: Das Land besinnt sich auf eine vielseitig verwendbare Pflanze, bleibt aber bei seiner Nulltoleranz-Politik in Sachen Cannabis-Konsum

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Sustainable Cop26 newspaper made with ink grown from algae highlights climate’s impact on health

The EnvironMental Issue, an 8-page special edition newspaper, using ink grown from algae, with pulp from sustainable forests, and manufactured using wind-powered energy

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»ECO2-LInE« – Leichte, nachhaltige Landfahrzeuge

Neues Leichtbau-Forschungsprojekt: Einsparung von CO2 durch den Einsatz neuer Herstellungsverfahren und Materialien für nachhaltige Leichtbaukomponenten von Landfahrzeugen

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Versalis: Porto Torres (Sardinia) develops the raw material for Sunpower, a herbicide produced from renewable sources

A solution made from vegetable oils that eliminates weeds by working in tandem with sun radiation has been released

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12 November 202112 November 2021

BioökonomieREVIER: Studie zu Potenzialen in Industrie und Verwertung im Rheinischen Revier

Die am Forschungszentrum Jülich angesiedelte Koordinierungsstelle BioökonomieREVIER hat das nova-Institut damit beauftragt, die Industrie-Potenziale der Region quantitativ und qualitativ zu analysieren

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COP26: European Commission announces €1 billion pledge to protect world forests

Within the €1 billion pledged, €250 million will go to the Congo Basin, covering eight countries - it is the European Commission's contribution to the Global Forests pledge

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COP 26: Europäische Kommission sagt 1 Mrd. EUR für den weltweiten Schutz der Wälder zu

Von den zugesagten 1 Mrd. EUR sind 250 Mio. EUR für acht Länder des Kongobeckens vorgesehen - Europäische Kommission leistet ihren Beitrag zur globalen Waldschutzinitiative