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1 July 202130 June 2021

Chemische Altlasten – Entgifter aus der Deponie

Mitten im Müll verbergen sich wertvolle Bakterien, die Umweltgifte abbauen können

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Startup Biomason Makes Biocement Tiles, Retailer H&M Group Plans To Outfit Its Stores’ Floors With Them

The Swedish retailer has some 5,000 stores across eight brands, which makes its joint development agreement with Biomason to produce bio-based flooring a big deal for the startup

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30 June 202125 June 2021

„Underground Sun Storage 2030“: Store solar energy seasonally and on large scale in the form of hydrogen, use existing infrastructure – for a secure renewable energy landscape

In this research project, the only one of its kind in the world, renewable solar energy is converted into green hydrogen in a climate-neutral way by means of electrolysis and stored in a pure form in former natural gas reservoirs

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„Underground Sun Storage 2030“: Sonnenenergie saisonal und großvolumig in Form von Wasserstoff speichern, bestehende Infrastruktur nützen – für eine sichere erneuerbare Energielandschaft

In diesem weltweit einzigartigen Forschungsprojekt wird erneuerbare Sonnenenergie klimaneutral mittels Elektrolyse in grünen Wasserstoff umgewandelt und in ehemaligen Erdgaslagerstätten in reiner Form gespeichert

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HDPE-Milchflaschen aus chemisch recyceltem Kunststoff

Weltweite Premiere für 140.000 Milchflaschen, die aus HDPE bestehen, das mithilfe von chemischem Recycling hergestellt wurde

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Taaleri’s associated company Fintoil secured EUR 80 million senior debt package and reached financial close of its biorefinery investment

The proceeds from the SSGB will be used entirely on the biorefinery investment according to Fintoil’s Green Finance Framework

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Neuartige hanfbasierte Cellulosefasern – natürliches Material aus umweltfreundlicher Produktion

Gemeinschaftsprojekt der DITF und RBX Créations wurde auf der 5th International Conference on Natural Fibers 2021 (RNCF) mit dem ‚Natural Fibrenamics Award 2021 – honorable mention‘ ausgezeichnet

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Ground Breaking Trial Returning Cotton Textile Waste to Cotton Fields Launched in Goondiwindi, Queensland

Trial of diverting textiles from landfill to farm has potential to recycle ‘huge amount’ of material

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29 June 202125 June 2021

Clariter recognized by Frost & Sullivan as the 2021 technology innovation leader for Excellence in best practices

In 2021 Clariter excelled in all of the criteria in its commitment to innovation and creativity, commercial success, application diversity, and customer acquisition, as well as in the growth potential space

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Filtern statt Duschen: Forschende entwickeln neuen Werkstoff aus Badeschwamm

Erstmalig konnten Forscher darlegen, dass dieses Material prinzipiell in der Entwicklung von Sensoren, für die Katalyse oder antibakterielle Filtersysteme eingesetzt werden könnte

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LanzaTech Part of South Wales Industrial Decarbonisation Project

Proposed facility will yield around 100 million litres per annum of ATJ Synthetic Paraffinic Kerosene (ATJ-SPK) to build out the entire supply chain from feedstock to wing

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Filtering instead of showering: researchers are developing a new material from a bath sponge

Researchers at TU Bergakademie Freiberg developed an innovative material from a cultured marine sponge

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Filtern statt Duschen: Forschende entwickeln neuen Werkstoff aus Badeschwamm

Aus einem gezüchteten marinen Schwamm entwickelten Forschende der TU Bergakademie Freiberg einen innovativen Werkstoff

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28 June 202123 June 2021

New mobile, modular chemical recycling system converts non-recyclable waste into high value-added additives

New process developed in an AIMPLAS led EU-Project, is particularly effective at recovering waste from the automotive, electrical and electronic, and packaging industries

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Novolex Launches New U.S. Manufacturing Line to Make Compostable Cups from Plant-Based Plastic

The cups will be available from Novolex brand Eco-Products®, a leading provider of foodservice packaging made from renewable and recycled resources

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TotalEnergies, MPG Manifattura Plastica S.p.A. and Froneri launch bio-based ice cream cups made from Certified Renewable PP

New polypropylene produced from bio-based naphtha offers virgin-like performances with a reduced carbon footprint and is fully recyclable

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Filtering instead of showering: researchers are developing a new material from a bath sponge

Researchers could show for the first time that the composite material can in principle be used in the development of sensors, catalysts, and antibacterial filter systems

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25 June 202122 June 2021

Agricultural films, packaging films or garbage bags – Hof University of Applied Sciences makes wood residues usable

With the help of electron irradiation researchers converted residual materials from the paper industry to biodegradable bioplastics

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Agrarfolien, Verpackungsfolien oder Müllbeutel – Hochschule Hof macht Holzreststoff nutzbar

Reststoffe aus der Papierindustrie lassen sich mit Elektronenbestrahlung zu bioabbaubarem Kunststoff umwandeln

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Eine nachhaltige Methode zur Herstellung von Aminen aus land- und forstwirtschaftlichen Abfällen

Das Projekt CatASus will die Produktion von Aminen aus Alkoholen ermöglichen, die wiederum aus Lignozellulose-haltigen Abfällen gewonnen werden

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A sustainable method for producing amines from agricultural and forestry waste

The CatASus project to enable the production of amines from alcohols, in turn derived from renewable resources, specifically lignocellulose waste

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Orion Engineered Carbons First To Launch Renewable Carbon Black To The Tire Industry: ECORAX® Nature

This new family of products pioneers the use of renewable carbon black for the demanding requirements of tire treads

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New fund launched to support biotechnology spin-out

Funding will support researchers at Scottish universities to progress bio-based research and establish new companies in any relevant market

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24 June 202121 June 2021

Bioeconomy: Taking Microbes out of Dark and into the Light

Research Alliance Develops New Methods for Screening and Cultivating Biotechnologically Promising Microorganisms

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Bioökonomie: Von der WG ins Mikroben-Eigenheim

Forschungsverbund entwickelt neue Methoden zum Screenen und Kultivieren biotechnologisch vielversprechender Mikroorganismen

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Universität Greifswald baut Forschungsinfrastruktur zur Bioökonomie aus

Forschungskapazitäten in den Bereichen Paludikultur, marine Algen und Heilpflanzenzucht sollen gezielt gestärkt und damit das Potenzial für innovative Produkte und Dienstleistungen in der Bioökonomie erweitert werden

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Covenant Energy chooses Haldor Topsoe’s HydroFlex™ and H2bridge™ solution to produce renewable diesel with low carbon footprint

With HydroFlex™, customers can convert low value feedstocks to renewable fuels that qualify for the California Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) credit

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Rising Commercialisation of Specialty High-Temperature Bio-based Polymers

Zymergen launched in December last year its Hyaline family of polyimide films and the fermentation-based version is expected to roll out next year for electronics application

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23 June 20219 September 2021

Neste und LyondellBasell vereinbaren langfristige Kooperation, um Herstellern von Markenartikeln Polymere und Chemieprodukte aus erneuerbaren Rohstoffen breiter zugänglich zu machen

Durch ihre Zusammenarbeit tragen Neste und LyondellBasell gemeinsam dazu bei, den europäischen Markt für nachhaltige Polymere und Chemieprodukte zu entwickeln.

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Neste and LyondellBasell agree on long-term commercial relationship to make polymers and chemicals from renewable feedstock more widely available to global brands

Through their collaboration, Neste and LyondellBasell are jointly contributing to the development of the European market for more sustainable polymers and chemicals

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“Klimafreundlichere Luftfahrt”: Kraftstoffe können Kondensstreifen reduzieren

Wenn dem Kerosin in Flugzeugen nachhaltige Kraftstoffe beigemischt werden, könnte das den Beitrag der Luftfahrt zur Klimaerwärmung gleich doppelt verringern

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Enzymatic biorecycling tech for PET and PLA: The Digest’s 2021 Multi-Slide Guide to Carbios

Here’s a follow up you won’t want to miss of the top story early this week which reported on Carbios’ latest acquisition

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Scientists Report Efficient Utilization of Waste Paper for Cellulase Production by Trichoderma longiflorum

Researchers at the IMP of the CAS have recently found that waste paper could be efficiently utilized for enzyme production by Trichoderma longiflorum. The study was published in Journal of Cleaner Production

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22 June 202117 December 2024

Free webinars: All About RC(I)

Discussing the Renewable Carbon Strategy and Initiative

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New composite from basalt fibres for rail carriage interiors

New material development provides greatly improved fire resistance, is highly rigid, and offers the usual honeycomb properties of light-weighting

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No more plastic wrap? Students create novel biobased packaging for cucumbers

A dip in the biobased liquid gives cucumbers a protective film. Innovative idea will be presented in the international BioDesign Challenge competition

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GIDARA Energy announces a new facility converting non-recyclable waste into advanced biofuels

The produced renewable fuel will replace fossil-based fuels, creating significant carbon savings

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Alte Textilien aus Pilzen entdeckt

Schon vor mehr als 100 Jahren fertigten die Ureinwohner Amerikas Textilien aus Pilzen. Wie sich jetzt zeigt, verblüffen die Stoffe durch robuste Eigenschaften

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Bandai Is Offering a Recycling Service for Its Gunpla Model Kits

Offering to take in your plastic model runners

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Nouryon signs long-term partnership with sustainable bioproduct supplier Metsä Fibre

Nouryon, a global specialty chemicals leader, has signed a 10-year agreement with Metsä Fibre, part of Metsä Group

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21 June 202128 June 2021

Bio-based News is now Renewable Carbon News

Dear readers of Bio-based News,

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Sustainable colouring at the highest level: Lifocolor presents the trendy colours of 2022 for home-compostable biopolymers

For the first time, Lifocolor has designed its trending colour series 2022 according to the standards of bio-C masterbatches

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Nachhaltige Einfärbung auf höchstem Niveau: Lifocolor präsentiert Trendfarben 2022 für heimkompostierbare Biopolymere

Lifocolor hat erstmals seine Trendfarbenserie 2022 nach den Maßstäben der Bio-C-Masterbatches konzipiert

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Re-introduction of sugar beet to Scotland takes significant step forward

Crop harvested for first time in 50 years will support development of a bio-economy in Scotland

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Dan*na launches a pilot plant for biomaterials and bioplastics production in the Barcelona Science Park

Company is among the 5 TOP startups in the world that develop sustainable plastics, in a recent report by StartUs Insights

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Ein biobasierter Holzschutz gegen Feuer

Nach dem Vorbild der Rinde der Kanarischen Kiefer, die Waldbränden trotzt, entwickeln Forschende auf Basis von Nanocellulose biobasierte feuerhemmende Lacke zum Schutz von Holz im Innen- und Außenbereich

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Could a natural material replace plastic?

Overcoming obstacles for the bioplastics industry

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From milk protein, a plastic foam that gets better in a tough environment

A research team at KTH Royal Institute of Technology reports that the new material made from whey protein actually improves its mechanical performance after days of exposure to high temperatures

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World-first discovery could fuel the new green ammonia economy

Australian chemists have found a clean, efficient method of making large amounts of ammonia

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Adidas invests in Finnish sustainable fibre firm Spinnova

Adidas has pledged to shift to using only recycled polyester from 2024