---

13 August 20219 August 2021

Bioplastics production offers opportunities for pharmaceutical applications

The search for the ultimate alternative for traditional plastics has been going on for many years. The BERN partnership is one of the initiatives focusing on the development of bioplastics

---

Evonik übernimmt Biotech-Unternehmen JeNaCell und erweitert Portfolio an Biomaterialien für Medizintechnik

Evonik übernimmt das deutsche Biotech-Unternehmen JeNaCell komplett und erweitert damit das eigene Portfolio an Biomaterialien um biotechnologisch gewonnene Cellulose

---

12 August 20219 August 2021

Seaweed, the Carbon Negative Fuel, Food, and Supplement

The beneficial properties of seaweed go from human nutrition and skincare to fighting climate change

---

Solarbetriebene Produktion: Mit Bakterien schonend die Welt ernähren

Wenn man es richtig anstellt, produziert man mit Einzellern deutlich effizienter Proteine als mit Pflanzen. Das zeigt der Vergleich zwischen Acker und solarbetriebener Zuchtstation

---

Eastman molecular recycling technologies to advance Procter & Gamble packaging goals

Innovative Eastman Renew materials reduce reliance on virgin plastic packaging

---

Alpha-Protein GmbH: Insektenfarm im Dienst der Nachhaltigkeit

Junges Unternehmen will jährlich rund 2.100 Tonnen lebende Mehlwürmer produzieren

---

Alpha-Protein GmbH: Insect farming for sustainability

From 2022, the company aims to produce around 2,100 metric tonnes of live mealworms annually

---

Baustoffe aus Pilzen, Algen und Sonnenlicht

natureplus Web-Seminar präsentierte inspirierende Innovationen, die den Bausektor nachhaltig verändern könnten

---

Developing Renewable Polycarbonates: A Balancing Act

The development of phosgene free diphenyl carbonate process which is also known as the melt process has the advantage of lower capital and feedstock costs

---

Giving up on climate change? EU says no way – invests €118M in decarbonizing projects

World Athletics president Sebastien Coe saying “You don’t have to be a devotee of climate change or a denier to know the world is getting hotter. It probably will mean a global discussion around the calendar and how we stage events.”

---

11 August 20216 August 2021

Pregis earns industrial compostable certification for its Flo-Pak Bio loose fill product line

Industrial compostable certification means that the starch-based loose fill can be disposed in an organic waste bin along with other compostable items

---

FMI Report: Demand for Microalgae in Personal Care & Cosmetics Sector to Total US$ 76.5 Mn in 2031

Application in Haircare Products to Account for Maximum Sales

---

Schwedens Umgang mit Waldgebieten: Land der übernutzten Wälder

Schweden will der erste fossilfreie Wohlfahrtsstaat werden. Nur: Die riesigen Waldgebiete werden jetzt für Biotreibstoffe gerodet

---

Bio-based Testing For Renewable Plastics

Bio Market Insights dive deep in the role that Beta Analytic & Braskem will play in changing the future of plastics

---

Eni und BASF kooperieren bei Forschung und Entwicklung (F&E) zur Senkung der CO2-Emissionen im Transportsektor

Mit der Zusammenarbeit wird das Ziel verfolgt, eine neue Technologie zur Herstellung von fortschrittlichem Biopropanol aus Glycerin zu entwickeln

---

Eni and BASF launch joint R&D initiative to reduce the CO2 footprint of the transportation sector

The cooperation aims to develop a new technology to produce advanced bio-propanol from glycerin

---

10 August 20215 August 2021

Packaging company Faca launches bio-based solutions

Made in Europe, Faca Packaging is made with 100% recycled materials, using renewable energy

---

Unterstützung für Lebensmittel-Verpacker bei biobasierten Verpackungskonzepten

Hochschule Albstadt-Sigmaringen und Wirtschaftsförderung Sigmaringen erarbeiten Datensammlung und Schulungsmodule

---

SABIC launches ISCC certified polycarbonate film & sheet based on renewable feedstock

In addition, company has performed a life cycle analysis (LCA), assessing the environmental performance of the renewable route in comparison to the traditional fossil-based route at both cradle-to-gate and cradle-to-gate plus end-of-life levels

---

Google Study Confirms Impact Investors Are Key To Creating A Circular Economy For Plastics

Investment is crucial to creating a circular economy for plastics and there are significant opportunities for investors

---

mk2 Biotechnologies Receives a Multi-Million Sum in Seed Funding

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

---

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

---

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.

---

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

---

Robotisch gewickeltes Naturfasergebäude

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

---

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

---

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

---

Samyang develops biodegradable plastic made of corn

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

---

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.

---

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.

---

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

---

ALPLA setzt auf biologisch abbaubare Materialien

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

---

€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

---

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

PHA may provide a solution for the plastic pollution problem

---

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

---

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

---

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

---

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).

---

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

---

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

---

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

---

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

---

BERRIESTEX – Vegan Leather

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

---

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

---

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

---

Illegales und potenziell gesundheitsschädliches Bambusgeschirr im Umlauf

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

---

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.

---

Agile BioFoundry Selects New Collaborations

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

---

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

---

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