30 September 202129 September 2021 Team of Continental, Fraunhofer IME and the University of Münster Nominated for Federal President’s Award “Sustainable tires from dandelions – innovations from biology, technology and agriculture” joint research project shows that a new, alternative raw material supply is possible
Braskem announces partnership with Gelmart International to supply bio-based I’m green EVA polymer for the production of sustainable underwear The Braskem bio-based I'm green EVA made from sugarcane, a sustainable source raw material, is used in the first renewable source line of bras in the world
European plastics producers call for a mandatory EU recycled content target for plastics packaging of 30% by 2030 An enabling policy framework and collaboration with the value chain are essential to reach target
Eco-friendly process for synthesizing organic materials developed for high-performance materials industry A team led by Uni Konstanz Prof. and CeMM Adjunct PI Miriam Unterlass has now developed a method for making organic substances suitable for use as high-performance materials in an eco-friendly and completely non-toxic way by generating them in only hot water
Umweltfreundliches Verfahren zur Synthese organischer Stoffe für Hochleistungsindustrie entwickelt Ein Team um UniKonstanz Prof. und CeMM Adjunct PI Miriam Unterlass entwickelte ein Verfahren, mit dem organische Stoffe durch Wassererhitzung schadstofffrei als Hochleistungsmaterialien nutzbar gemacht werden können
29 September 202128 September 2021 ADM, LG Chem Expand Relationship with MoU For US Production of Lactic Acid and Polylactic Acid for Bioplastics, Other Plant-Based Solutions Companies advance intentions to launch new US lactic acid and polylactic acid production to meet growing demand for wide array of plant-based products, including bioplastics
LG Chem: Neues PLA-Werk in Planung – Kooperation mit US-Agrarkonzern Archer Daniels Midland Beide Unternehmen planen neue PLA-Kapazitäten in den USA auszubauen, um der wachsenden Nachfrage nach wohlsortierten pflanzenbasierten Produkten inklusive Biokunststoffen nachzukommen
Study reports INCA Renewtech hemp-based biocomposites radically reduce carbon emissions Compared to lauan rainforest plywood, INCA’s BioPanels are reported to reduce carbon emissions, waste production and water consumption.
Alternativer Beton für grünes Bauen Um den CO2-Ausstoß in der Baubranche zu senken, muss neuer Beton her. Hier sind drei Ideen
Kombination von Sonnenlicht und Abwassernitrat zur Herstellung der weltweiten Nr. 2 Chemikalie UIC-Ingenieure wandeln Nitrate in nachhaltiger elektrochemischer Reaktion mit hohem Wirkungsgrad in Ammoniak um
Combining sunlight and wastewater nitrate to make the world’s No. 2 chemical UIC researchers create a sustainable electrochemical system in which a solar cell is attached to a well holding a liquid solution. When charged, nitrates from wastewater in the liquid solution are converted to ammonia
Circa Signs Agreement with GazelEnergie to Create Industrial-scale Plant Producing Renewable Solvent Cyrene™ With the help of Circa, GazelEnergie wants a green reindustrialisation of its Emile Huchet coal-fired power station site, with renewable heat production and a green hydrogen production project
Oslo Startup Secures Funds For Fungi Food and Materials Solutions NoMy has announced the closing of a seed funding round to accelerate its fungi-powered sustainable solutions. Based in Oslo, the Norwegian startup uses fungal mycelium to develop alternatives for everything from food to materials, such as alternative meat and bioplastics
EU should stay away from Finnish forests Finland already rejected the Commission's Forest Strategy, saying it was too detailed with regard to forest management and wood markets
28 September 202129 September 2021 The answer to your hunt for renewable materials: The Renewable Materials Conference, 10–12 May 2022, Cologne, Germany (hybrid) The unique concept of presenting all renewable material solutions at one event hits the mark: bio-based, CO2-based and recycled are the only alternatives to fossil-based chemicals and materials
Dassiet revolutionises fracture treatment with new product line UCAST The new cast, consisting of biodegradable Woodcast material and self-adhesive Unitex fabric, makes casting significantly faster and safer
Wie Unternehmen Seetang anbauen wollen, der Kohlenstoff speichert In Unterwasserschluchten sinkende Algen könnten eine Menge Kohlenstoff binden. Doch Forscher hadern noch mit Zuverlässigkeit, Skalierbarkeit und Risiken
Launch of Truly Sustainable Coffee Capsules Solinatra® is a revolutionary biomaterial that is both biodegradable and compostable, and the used coffee capsules break down in the same time frame as a banana skin
Rekordergebnis und Rekordumsatz GJ 2020/2021. Attraktives Marktumfeld bis 2030. Umfangreiches Investitionsprogramm Geschäftsjahr 2020/2021 in Zahlen: EBITDA mit EUR 166,3 Mio. plus 36,2 Prozent. Umsatz EUR 1,0 Mrd. EBITDA-Marge 16,2 Prozent. Eigenkapitalquote 75,1 Prozent. Dividendenvorschlag bei EUR 0,20 pro Aktie
Record result and record sales FY 2020/2021. Attractive market environment for advanced biofuels until 2030. Comprehensive investment programme for Germany Financial year 2020/2021 in figures: EBITDA of EUR 166.3 million, up 36.2 percent. Sales revenues of EUR 1.0 billion. EBITDA margin 16.2 percent. Equity ratio 75.1 percent. Proposed dividend of EUR 0.20 per share
Dutch ‘living coffin’ proves popular, new factory opened to meet demand Nearly 100 people have opted for a burial in a ‘living coffin’ one year after the sustainable way of dealing with the dead was introduced
27 September 202122 September 2021 Total Corbion PLA marks 100kT Luminy PLA production milestone The biodegradable and compostable functionalities of PLA make it the material of choice for a wide range of markets and applications, including fresh fruit packaging, food serviceware, durable consumer goods, toys and 3D printing
Bauherren-Wissen: FNR veröffentlicht Videos zu nachwachsenden Dämmstoffen Kurzfilme informieren über Rohstoffe, Produkte, Verwendung und Einbau klimafreundlicher Dämmmaterialien
Getreidespelzen statt Styropor: Verpackungen mit gutem Gewissen Das Stuttgarter Start-up PROSERVATION hat ein ökologisches Verpackungsmaterial aus Getreidespelzen entwickelt, das Styropor gleichwertig ersetzen könnte
Husk as a substitute for polystyrene: packaging materials with a good conscience The Stuttgart-based start-up PROSERVATION has developed an ecological packaging material made from grain husks that could replace EPS and be just as effective
24 September 202122 September 2021 BIObec: leveraging education to unlock the EU bioeconomy’s full potential Maximising the opportunities offered by the bioeconomy by interlinking universities, innovation labs, and R&D centres with industrial actors and regions
Kunststoffrecycler lehnen „Greenwashing“ der europäischen Kunststoffindustrie ab Nach Auffassung des bvse ist die CO2-Bilanz der chemischen Verwertung deutlich schlechter als bei dem werkstofflichen Recycling von Kunststoffen und damit kontraproduktiv
LG Chem proceeds with sustainable materials investments Full-scale production of superabsorbent polymers, full-scale production of the biodegradable polymer PBAT, joint venture on Renewable Diesel production and a planned production of polylactic acid (PLA) are huge steps forward to a circular economy
EURATEX vision for a European Textiles Strategy The European Commission should publish before the end of 2021 an “EU Sustainable Textiles Strategy” - EURATEX wants to contribute actively to this process for a competitive and sustainable European textiles industry
23 September 202123 September 2021 Kinder Morgan and Neste Partner on Major Renewable Fuels Logistics Project in the United States The project, which is supported by a long-term commercial commitment from Neste, is expected to commence operations in the first quarter of 2023
Arburg successfully tests Inzea PLA The product family can be used in a wide range of applications and suitable for food contact in accordance with Regulation (EU) 10/2011, particularly in the household segment, catering, packaging and agriculture
KOHPA® erkämpft Dreier-Deal bei “Die Höhle der Löwen” – Rosberg, Maschmeyer und Wöhrl investieren in stromleitendes Papier Dagmar Wöhrl, Carsten Maschmeyer und Nico Rosberg investieren 200.000 Euro für die weitere Expansion des Start-ups
Solugen raises over $350M – The Series C funding will go towards making carbon negative chemicals In today’s Digest, you may find reports about the funding, who’s behind it, the tech, reactions, and more
22 September 202120 September 2021 Solugen Raises Over $350 Million in Series C Funding Led by Baillie Gifford & GIC to Make Carbon Negative Chemicals This latest round of funding will be used to expand Solugen's Bioforge technology platform, which is used to produce lower-carbon and carbon-negative chemicals & materials for its key customers
Ressource Hundefell: Feinste Tierhaarfasern für nachhaltige und ethisch vertretbare Mode Der Rohstoff für Chiengora® Garn entsteht nebenbei bei der täglichen Tierpflege, vor allem, wenn die Tiere im Frühjahr ihr Winterfell verlieren
Resource dog fur: Finest animal hair fibers for sustainable and ethical fashion The raw material for the Chiengora® yarn is produced incidentally during daily animal care, especially when the animals shed their winter coats in the spring
Erste Zwischenergebnisse zum Praxistest Bio-Beutel verfügbar Biokunststoffbeutel bauen sich vollständig ab
The EU Green Deal and its impact on the European textiles industry Under the “zero pollution Europe” target of the Green Deal, a new strategy on sustainable use of chemicals is being developed which plans to amend REACH and will also consider restrictions for PFAS and skin sensitizers
Tougher and lighter dental implant crowns can be made of cellulose-based nanocomposites A research group at VTT’s succeeded in designing and producing a mineralized biocomposite exhibiting high strength, stiffness, and fracture toughness that resembles the architectural design of the dactyl club of the mantis shrimp
21 September 202121 September 2021 Free online Conference on Carbon Capture and Utilization (eCO2nference) Join the free eCO2nference hosted by PKN Orlen and the BioRECO2VER project, 7 October (9:40 am – 2:15 pm)
United, Honeywell Invest in New Clean Tech Venture from Alder Fuels, Powering Biggest Sustainable Fuel Agreement in Aviation History United agrees to purchase 1.5 billion gallons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) over 20 years - which is one and a half times the size of the rest of the world's airlines' publicly announced SAF commitments combined
Produktion von nachhaltigem Kraftstoff für Flugzeuge: United und Honeywell investieren in junges Cleantech-Unternehmen Alder Fuels Alder wird Verfahren zur Produktion von CO2-armem Rohöl in industriellem Maßstab auf Basis von Biomasse entwickeln – United verpflichtet sich zur Abnahme von 1,5 Milliarden Gallonen SAF – Mit Abstand größte SAF-Order der Luftfahrtbranche
Danimer Scientific Receives Grant from United Soybean Board to Expand Research of High-Oleic Soybean Oil in Biodegradable Plastic Production $400,000 grant to support up-scaling of feedstock grown exclusively in the United States as a more cost-effective input for the manufacture of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA)
RWTH bündelt Stärken zum Thema Kreislaufwirtschaft Die RWTH Aachen bündelt mit der Gründung des Centers for Circular Economy – kurz CCE genannt – ihre Stärken im Bereich des Themenfeldes Kreislaufwirtschaft
RWTH Pools Expertise on Circular Economy RWTH recently founded the Center for Circular Economy – CCE for short – thereby pooling the University's expertise on the hot topic
Flax-skinned Cupra off-road e-racer has hardened look, softened impact Cupra announced its Extreme E partnership with ABT Sportsline last year, and the team is now running a 2021 campaign with the e-Cupra ABT XE1 race car
Shell to build one of Europe’s biggest biofuels facilities Royal Dutch Shell plc (Shell) announced a final investment decision to build an 820,000-tonnes-a-year biofuels facility at the Shell Energy and Chemicals Park Rotterdam, the Netherlands, formerly known as the Pernis refinery
20 September 202115 September 2021 LG Chem – TK Chemical Teams Up to Produce Biodegradable Plastics The two companies plan to sign the main contract within the year and establish a PBAT production line and begin production by the second half of 2022