30 November 202125 November 2021 Sustainable feedstock for an ethical fashion industry Despite other issues, manufacturers see a clear route to better environmental performance in cellulose-based textiles
29 November 202124 November 2021 The SHIKIFACTORY100 – Modular cell factories for the production of 100 compounds from the shikimate pathway Cell metabolism includes hundreds of crosslinked metabolic pathways, such as glycolysis, the Krebs cycle and the shikimate route
Origin Materials + Kolon: Entwicklung nachhaltiger PEF-Kunststoffe Es ist die Entwicklung und industrielle Herstellung neuer "kohlenstoffnegativer" Polymer-Werkstoffe beabsichtigt, die vor allem im Automotive-Sektor und in der Verpackungsmittelindustrie eingesetzt werden sollen
Swedish philanthropist awards world’s biggest environmental prize Within the GLAUKOS project, Belgian company B4Plastics is developing strong bio-based polymer materials for fishing gear that are completely biodegradable and GreenWave has developed a scalable system for ocean-based food production with a very small environmental footprint
ABB and Zume to accelerate transition away from single use plastics ABB robots will automate production, enabling the scale and speed required to make Zume’s packaging a cost-effective alternative to single-use plastics
Strom statt Zucker: Wie Bakterien aus Elektronen Chemikalien herstellen Leibniz-Forscher wollen Bakterien mit Elektronen füttern, um ohne Umwege wertvolle Chemikalien aus reinem Strom und CO2 zu gewinnen
Spain views carbon farming as a climate solution The government has proposed incentives for producers to incorporate sustainable harvests, crop rotation, direct sowing and plant covers and uncultivated land to protect biodiversity
HempFlax invests €3 million to expand output, go ‘energy positive’ The company has already abandoned gas as a power source and will install 1.9 MWh of solar panels next year, according to an email sent to its customers
Flüssige Kraftstoffe aus Kohlendioxid Eine Gruppe von Forschern hat nun einen neuartigen Elektrokatalysator entwickelt, der CO2 effizient hauptsächlich in Ethanol, Aceton und n-Butanol mit mehreren Kohlenstoffatomen (C2–4) umwandelt
Archaea Energy Inc. Signs 21-Year Renewable Natural Gas Agreement with Northwest Natural Gas Company In this partnership, Archaea's renewable natural gas is projected to have a positive impact by reducing methane emissions at US landfills and displacing conventional natural gas
26 November 202123 November 2021 Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking to be launched at the end of November Partnership between the European Union and the Bio-based Industries Consortium (BIC) will build on the success of BBI JU to advance competitive circular bio-based industries in Europe
Besser kompostierbare Biokunststoffe Bioplastik sollte nicht nur aus biologischen Quellen stammen, sondern in Kompost und Umwelt möglichst schnell zerfallen. Das klappt nicht so gut, lässt sich vielleicht aber ändern
Eni and BF: partnership for the development of research projects and agricultural production for bio-refining As of 2023, Eni will no longer use palm oil in its production processes and it is aimed to assess the ability to replicate production processes currently used in all countries in which Eni operates
Grünes Gegengift Wie Cannabis-Pflanzen dabei helfen sollen, verseuchte Böden in Südafrika zu reinigen
A first biodegradable version of velcro has been created, drawing inspiration from climbing plants, to safeguard the environment The new technology has been created by a research team led by Barbara Mazzolai at the IIT - Italian Institute of Technology as part of the European project GrowBot, and with the support of the National Geographic Society
25 November 202119 November 2021 Geneusbiotech Develops Cultivated Wood to “Recreate Beauty Without Destroying the Natural World” Dutch company Geneusbiotech has partnered with the University of Amsterdam for a scheme which aims to 3D-print cultivated plant tissues such as wood
Fashion Brand Ganni Pledges To Ditch Animal Leather In Favor Of Grapes Ubiquitous Scandinavian street-style brand Ganni is set to launch grape leather footwear in 2022
Insulation using popcorn? Forest scientists at Göttingen University develop plant-based, environmentally friendly material
Dämmplatten aus Popcorn? Forstwissenschaftler der Universität Göttingen entwickeln biobasiertes umweltschonendes Material
Stora Enso’s wood-based battery material wins Metsä360 award Renewable and non-toxic Lignode® is produced as a pulp production by-product at Stora Enso’s Sunila Mill in Finland and offers opportunities on a global scale
Repsol and Iberia make the first flight with biofuel produced from waste in Spain This low-carbon footprint flight is a further step towards the decarbonization of the aviation sector thanks to the use of biofuels and improved energy efficiency. It has resulted in a re-duction in emissions of 1.4 tons of CO2
This new biodegradable glitter is made entirely from plants Almost all of the glitter you’ve ever used is still floating around the planet. This new formulation has just one ingredient, but it’s still as shimmery as the original
24 November 202119 November 2021 Autoneum Flexi-Loft: versatile sustainability champion with high acoustic performance The fiber-based material clearly outperforms current foam products in terms of sustainability and helps to reduce odor and dust inside the vehicle
Autoneum Flexi-Loft: Vielseitiger Nachhaltigkeits-Champion mit hoher Akustikleistung Das faserbasierte Material ist vielseitig einsetzbar, übertrifft aktuelle Schaumprodukte in Sachen Nachhaltigkeit deutlich und trägt zur Reduktion von Geruch und Staub im Fahrzeuginneren bei
Positive Plastics launches first sample kit featuring sustainable plastics Positive Plastics will present a complimentary kit to one hundred brands and design agencies to encourage an informed choice of materials and sensible implementation. Kits will be available for purchase online
A suit of banana fibres: ‘Grow’ exhibition at Fashion for Good shows a future with biomaterials In Amsterdam, an exhibit organized by Fashion for Good is showcasing a fashion future that is both stylish and sustainable thanks to materials innovation
Microalgae help purify water and synthesize biofuels It has been demonstrated that water purification from pyrene with microalgae not only helps to get rid of harmful pollutants, but also to get eco-friendly biofuels
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
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
Biowert Industrie GmbH: Jens Meyer zu Drewer übernimmt die Geschäftsführung Der Nachfolger von Robin Huber freut sich auf die verantwortungsvolle Herausforderung
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
INCITE project update after two years of work The construction of the two chemo-enzymatic demonstration plants will start soon
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Floreon launches halogen-free flame retardant bioplastic The high performance alternative to flame retardant ABS
Polymer-Gruppe: Ausbau bei Biokunststoffen – Grundstückskauf in Idar-Oberstein Invest bis zu 50 Mio. Euro – 300 neue Arbeitsplätze
Sustainable bio-composites from Retrac Range takes a three layered approach with bio-content fibres and resins and energy efficient manufacturing
Holzbasierte Biopaste für den 3D-Druck Lignin und Zellulose als Grundlage für abbaubares Druckmaterial
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
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