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10 August 20215 August 2021

mk2 Biotechnologies Receives a Multi-Million Sum in Seed Funding

Company thrives to accomplish additional development milestones towards industrializing its novel peptide production platform

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NREL: Scientists to develop CO2-free fermentation technology

CO2 waste translates into notable consequences for biorefiners scrambling to meet demand for low-carbon biofuels. Less carbon makes it into the fuel, lowering yields. More makes it into the atmosphere as a greenhouse gas, accelerating climate change

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LG Chem mass produces and exports world’s first bio-balanced Super Absorbent Polymer

In South Korea, LG Chem announced it mass-produced the world’s first ‘Bio-balanced’ SAP (Super Absorbent Polymer) that received ISCC Plus international certification and shipped its first exports.

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9 August 20215 August 2021

Genomatica Closes $118M Series C to Amplify the Scale and Impact of Sustainable Materials

Leading life science investor Novo Holdings leads round to accelerate helping brands meet ever-increasing sustainability demands amidst the urgent climate crisis

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Robotisch gewickeltes Naturfasergebäude

Der „livMats Pavillon“ im Botanischen Garten der Universität Freiburg ist ein Modell für nachhaltiges Bauen

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Robotically wound natural fibre construction

The "livMatS Pavilion" in the Botanical Garden of the University of Freiburg is a model for a bioinspired sustainable construction

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Van Gilse kilo granulated sugar bags made from sugar beet paper

The new sugar beet paper is suitable for direct food contact and is strong, machine processable and easy to open and close

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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