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9 August 20214 August 2021

Samyang develops biodegradable plastic made of corn

It has also developed a compound to make plastics stronger and more durable

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DIC taps Debut Biotechnology for natural pigments

In Japan, DIC Corporation has signed a joint research pact with California’s Debut Biotechnology targeting natural pigments for food colorants and cosmetics.

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Eni and BASF launch joint R&D initiative to produce bio-propanol from biodiesel by-product

The technology under development involves the conversion of glycerin to propanol via an innovative, catalytic hydrotreatment process.

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6 August 20213 August 2021

ALPLA backing biodegradable materials

ALPLA is pursuing a holistic approach for all of its product areas, and future packaging solutions are being developed for a functioning circular economy

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ALPLA setzt auf biologisch abbaubare Materialien

ALPLA will alle Produktbereiche und zukünftigen Verpackungslösungen im Hinblick auf eine funktionierende Kreislaufwirtschaft entwickeln

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€1 Million Prize for Plastics-to-Protein Research Awarded to Steve Techtmann, Ting Lu

Steve Techtmann has won the 2021 Future Insight Prize — awarded to innovative research in health, nutrition and energy — for his food generator concept

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What to know about PHA biodegradable plastic and how it could help Southeast Asia

PHA may provide a solution for the plastic pollution problem

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Diana Scherer: Pflanzenwurzeln als kohlenstoffbindendes Öko-Material

Künstlerin hat zusammen mit Pflanzenbiologen der Universität Nimwegen eine Technik entwickelt, die das Wachstum des Wurzelsystems so steuern kann, dass neue, in Form gebrachte Materialien entstehen

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Sustainable food packaging: IIT Roorkee develops paper from pine needle waste

IIT Roorkee researchers have developed functional paper from pine needle waste, which can lead to sustainable food packaging in the future

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Pivot Bio Raises $430 Million to Replace Synthetic Fertilizers in Ag

The company launches its second-generation nitrogen product to increase farm productivity and deliver improved sustainability

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5 August 20215 August 2021

The home compostable coffee capsule of Golden Compound in comparison with coffee capsules made from Aluminium

The home-compostable coffee capsule from Golden Compound has been subjected to a sustainability analysis according to the VDI-4605 standard (Verein Deutscher Ingenieure).

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Weber GreenTech AG invests in innovative biogas technology

The partnership brings together industry leaders with proven technologies and experienced skills who recognize the need for an integrated approach to finding solutions

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Weber GreenTech AG investiert in innovative Biogas-Technologie

Partnerschaft will mit bewährten Technologien und erprobten Fertigkeiten die ganzheitliche Verwertung von Energie und Wertstoffen mittels Feststoffvergärung oder anderen Technologien optimieren

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Novamont recognized among the B Corps “Best for the World” 2021

The nomination acknowledges the company's positive impact on the environment, having achieved the highest standards of sustainability through their circular bioeconomy model

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Papierasche: Wenn Rest- zu Wertstoff wird

Um die Haltbarkeit einer Straßenoberfläche zu optimieren, verwendet ein spanisches Bauunternehmen statt dem sonst üblichen umweltschädlichen Zement Asche aus der Papierverbrennung

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BERRIESTEX – Vegan Leather

Innovative vegan material made from overripe strawberries waste offers a new alternative to (exotic) leathers

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Danish Biotech Company Wants to Revolutionize Biochemical Production

Danish biotech company Cysbio has developed new technology for producing hard-to-make biochemicals with minimal environmental impact. The potential is huge

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4 August 20213 August 2021

Stora Enso’s pilot plant for producing lignin-based carbon materials for batteries is now operational

With Lignode, the company can provide a bio-based, cost-competitive and high-performance material to replace the conventionally used graphite

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Illegales und potenziell gesundheitsschädliches Bambusgeschirr im Umlauf

Verbraucherzentralen warnen vor Produkten mit Bambus-, Reis- oder Weizenfasern

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Tencel fiber made of orange pulp and wood sources

A patented pulp production process for citrus by-products is being used to produce the first ever Tencel branded lyocell fiber made of orange and wood pulp.

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Agile BioFoundry Selects New Collaborations

These projects will leverage national laboratory capabilities to address challenges in biomanufacturing

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Danimer Scientific to Acquire Biodegradable Polymer Producer Novomer

Novomer’s Technology and Materials are Highly Compatible with Danimer’s PHA and are Expected to Enable Lower-Cost Biodegradable Products, Benefiting Customers and Creating Value for Shareholders

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3 August 202129 July 2021

Clariant expands its contribution to sustainability with pigments certified OK compost INDUSTRIAL

Nine selected products in Clariant’s PV Fast® and Graphtol™ ranges now feature the label OK compost INDUSTRIAL

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Sulzer Chemtech and Wageningen Food & Biobased Research announce development partnership for bio-based foamed materials

The global process technology specialist and research institute are combining their capabilities to develop new methods to produce competitive bio-based foamed polymers

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Forestry and carbon sinks: Damned if you do, damned if you don’t

This article is part of our special report Forestry and climate change. The complex role of forests in regulating the Earth’s climate is set to become one of the most contentious issues in the upcoming revision of Europe’s energy and climate laws.

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2 August 20219 September 2021

Chemical recycling – snapshot of a technology everybody talks about

Chemical recycling is also an option for bio-based plastic

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For the European forest owners and managers, the EC should purely rewrite the draft EU Forest Strategy

The draft strategy was leaked and European forest owners and managers raised their concerns in a joint statement from the forest and forest-based sector.

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What 6 aviation executives say about an EU sustainable aviation fuel blending mandate

The European Union’s announced its “Fit for 55” package of regulatory proposals on 14 July 2021. A part of this plan is a blending mandate for sustainable aviation fuel. Here's what six experts think of the proposal.

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30 July 202127 July 2021

H.B. Fuller and Covestro Join Forces to Make Adhesives More Sustainable

Reducing CO2 emissions and conserving fossil raw materials

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Stora Enso’s pilot plant for producing lignin-based carbon materials for batteries is now operational

The global battery market is projected to grow tenfold over the next decade as battery producers seek more sustainable materials for the electrification of mobility

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Dole Makes Moves Toward Zero Waste Goal As Repurposed Pineapple Leaves Find Their Way To Global Lifestyle Brands

The Dole Sunshine Company partners with Ananas Anam to turn pineapple plant leaves into a natural textile that is driving sustainable design, furthering its commitment to zero fruit loss by 2025

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RUDN University chemist strengthens the catalyst for oxidiazoles synthesis by 3 times

The RUDN University and SBU chemist with his colleagues from Iran created a method of cellulose functionalization, to strengthen the connection of cellulose with metal ions and prevents them from leaching

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29 July 202127 July 2021

UNEP demystifies finance for the circular economy

UNEP published a report on financing the circular economy and finds that it could generate 4.5 trillion dollar in economic output by 2030

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Chancen für grüne Vergabekonzepte – nachhaltige Beschaffung nach Corona

Wie hat sich das Thema Nachhaltige Beschaffung im Zusammenhang mit der Corona-Pandemie verändert?

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SABIC and DSM combine efforts to create DYNEEMA® products from certified circular polymers

DSM will produce Dyneema®, an ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (HMPE) made using SABIC’s certified circular ethylene in both a sailing rope and a pelagic trawl net application

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Starkes Plädoyer: Holzbau als Kohlenstoffspeicher und Chance zum Klimaschutz

Europäische Programme zur innovativen, nachhaltigen Holzverwendung im Charta-Dialog

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Bioeconomy in the Baltic Sea Region

Interreg South Baltic project BioBIGG describes opportunities for biobased innovation and green growth

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Bioökonomie im Ostseeraum

Interreg Vorhaben BioBIGG beschreibt Chancen für biobasierte Innovation und grünes Wachstum

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Turning Plants Into Leather: Our Investment in Natural Fiber Welding

This fundraise will enable the Company to scale up its production from batch processing to roll-to-roll commercial capacity

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28 July 202127 July 2021

Solvay launches its first partially bio-based textile yarn

Bio Amni® is the latest edition to the Group’s sustainable textile fibers

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‘Fit for 55’ package furthers EU climate action, but falls short on ambition

In reaction to the European Commission’s launch of its ‘Fit for 55’ package, CAN Europe calls for the EU to increase the overall level of ambition of climate and energy legislation well beyond the current proposals

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EU unveils vision for a climate-neutral future that makes the EU Green Deal a reality

ICLEI called on EU leaders and Heads of States for a strong EU legislative package

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Understanding our footprint – outcomes of RSB’s Monitoring & Evaluation in 2020

RSB is committed to the continuous improvement of its systems to ensure its ongoing applicability, credibility, and practicality for those committing to sustainability

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U.S. Plastics Pact Unveils National Strategy to Achieve 2025 Circular Economy Goals

Holding Accountable More than 95+ Organizations, The U.S. Plastics Pact Roadmap Outlines Specific Actions and Responsibilities to Realize a Circular Economy for Plastics in America

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U.S. Composting Infrastructure Coalition Applauds Introduction of Compost ACT

The COMPOST Act meets the growing demand from individuals and businesses to compost food scraps and certified compostable packaging

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27 July 202123 August 2021

International Conference on Cellulose Fibres 2022, 2 – 3 February 2022, hybrid event, Cologne (Germany)

Cellulose Fibres are fastest growing fibre group in textiles, the largest investment sector in the bio-based economy and the solution for avoiding microplastics

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Green transition in Europe

BBI JU, a booster of Europe’s bioeconomy supporting the European Green Deal

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Eco-friendly plastic from cellulose and water

Göttingen University researchers create new kind of environmentally friendly bioplastic with hydroplastic polymers

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Lenzing collaborates with Orange Fiber as part of new TENCEL™ Limited Edition initiative

Lenzing and Orange Fiber introduce the first TENCEL™ branded lyocell fiber made of orange pulp and wood sources – presenting a new sustainable offering for the fashion industry

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26 July 202123 July 2021

Renewable Solvent Cyrene™ Delivers High-Purity Nanoparticles For Medical Applications

New research out of Germany used bio-based CyreneTM to produce poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) nanoparticles for drug delivery systems