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6 May 202118 June 2021

Poster update: Biodegradable Polymers in Various Environments According to Established Standards and Certification Schemes

The biodegradation of materials is a complex process that depends mainly on the environmental conditions in which the materials end up after their use. Additionally, only a handful of polymers will be able to biodegrade in different environments.

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Our First Packaging made from Renewable Plastic: another Milestone on our Sustainability Journey

Interview with Julia Wiedemann, Global Category Manager Sustainable Packaging in our Procurement, and Hannah Rasel, Senior Packaging Specialist in Packaging Development

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Unsere ersten Verpackungen aus erneuerbarem Kunststoff: Ein weiterer Meilenstein zur Erreichung unserer Nachhaltigkeitsziele

Interview mit Julia Wiedemann, Global Category Manager Sustainable Packaging im Einkauf, und Hannah Rasel, Senior Packaging Specialist in der Verpackungsentwicklung

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The Chemical Industry’s Balancing Act

Lars Krause and Michael Carus discuss crediting the value of bio- and CO₂-based and recycled materials: the mass balance approach

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From waste to fashion: The future of leather is (olive) green

Oleatex, the Turkish brand creating plant-based leather, was founded by three men

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NatureWorks and IMA Announce New Strategic Partnership for the Compostable Coffee Pods Market

Partnership will accelerate the availability of a turn-key solution for K-Cup compatible compostable coffee pods in North America with excellent performance in converting, assembly, filling, brewing, and taste

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Schaufenster Bioökonomie: Altbackwaren als Basis für Biokunststoffe und die chemische Industrie

Universität Hohenheim und das Fraunhofer WKI erforschen Verwendungsmöglichkeit für Altbackwaren, die als Lebensmittel nicht mehr vermarktet werden können

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Seaweed as a source of food and useful compounds

Universities of Exeter and Bath in the UK have developed a process that doesn’t require the salty water to be removed on beforehand.

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Keter Group Partners with UBQ Materials to Produce Sustainable Home and Garden Goods at Scale

Solidifying commitment to sustainability – Keter to introduce climate-positive UBQ™ material into product lines in a three-year contract

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Plant breeding: 10,000 years of biodiversity threats?

From non-existent health dangers, the focus has now shifted to biodiversity threats – But is there really any risk from the new technologies via “genetic contamination”?

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5 May 20219 September 2021

Carbios announces the signing of an Expression Of Intent agreement with a major PET producer

Company confirms its plan to build a first-of-a-kind 100% PET recycling production unit using its enzymatic technology (the “Unit”)

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Michelin: PET-Flaschenabfälle für die Reifenherstellung

Erfolg­rei­che Validierung der enzymatischen Recyclingtechnologie von Carbios

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SABIC Debuts A Novel Bio-Based LNP™ Compound That Can Help Reduce Carbon Emissions And Fossil Fuel Use

New flame-retardant, carbon fiber-reinforced compound has a reduced carbon/energy footprint compared to its incumbent product, while delivering the same properties

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Total Corbion PLA enters engineering stage for new 100 kTpa PLA plant in Grandpuits, France

First of its kind facility in Europe would make Total Corbion PLA the global market leader in PLA

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They got the beets! Avantium, Cosun partner on 1st commercial plant to produce plant-based glycols

First commercial plant for the production of plant-based glycols, using Avantium’s Ray Technology

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Stora Enso initiates a plan to permanently close down pulp and paper production at Kvarnsveden and Veitsiluoto mills

Both Kvarnsveden and Veitsiluoto mills are loss-making, and their profitability is expected to remain unsatisfactory also going forward

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4 May 202118 June 2021

nova experts introduced: Dominik Vogt (Dipl. Geogr.)

Head of Conferences and project management

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The fabric from which the future is woven

Aim of the common research project is taking CO₂ from the atmosphere and separating it from the air with a mat made of cellulose fibres and amines

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Cellulosefasern gegen den Klimawandel

Gemeinsames Forschungsprojekt soll eine verbesserte, hocheffiziente CO₂-Abtrennung aus der Luft mittels gewebefixierter Amine verwirklichen

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Newlight’s Restore foodware now commercially available from retailer Target

Manufactured in Southern California, AirCarbon straws and cutlery are dishwasher safe for reuse, never get soggy in hot or cold condition and contain no plastic

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Cosun Beet Company and Avantium join forces with the ambition to produce plant-based glycols from sugars

Both companies entered into a Term Sheet to establish a joint venture in which Cosun Beet Companywill take a substantial share

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Wissenschaftler liefern neue Erkenntnisse zum Citratzyklus

Hohe Kohlenstoffdioxid-Konzentrationen sind nötig, um den zentralen Stoffwechselweg "rückwärts" laufen zu lassen - Veröffentlichung in "Nature"

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DMC and Conagen Partner for Commercial Manufacturing of L-alanine

Partnership combines Conagen’s production expertise with DMC's bioprocess technology and follows DMC’s demonstration of commercial-scale production in March 2021

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Infinited Fiber Company Plans to Build EUR 220 mln Flagship Factory in Finland

Proprietary technology turns cellulose-based raw materials, used cardboard or straw, into Infinna, a premium textile fiber with the natural, soft look and feel of cotton

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Sinopec Capital to Invest and Partner with LanzaTech

Sinopec Capital, with its Parent Sinopec Group as largest integrated Energy and Chemicals Company in China, invests in Carbon Recycling company

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Biologischer Abbau kann sinnvolle End-of-Life-Option bieten

Für 24 der 25 Anwendungen wurden darüber hinaus Alternativen aus biologisch abbaubaren Kunststoffen gefunden

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3 May 202118 June 2021

Stahl launches NuVera® breakthrough renewable carbon polyurethanes range

Novel building blocks allow the development of biomass-based and/or captured carbon-based polyurethane polymers

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Ingeo 3D700, a newly developed PLA grade for large-format additive manufacturing, provides significant reduction in warping, minimizes print failures

NatureWorks has introduced Ingeo 3D700, a new PLA grade for use in large-format 3D printing

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World-first laundry capsule in market made from industrial carbon emissions

For the first time a surfactant made using captured carbon emissions will come to market in a cleaning product

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Nach harter Nacht: Einigung auf das EU-Klimagesetz

Mitgliedsstaaten machten Zugeständnis an die EU-Abgeordneten und wollen den CO₂-Abbau durch Landnutzung, Land- und Forstwirtschaft künftig begrenzen

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Breakthrough as EU negotiators clinch deal on European climate law

EU member states made a concession to MEPs by agreeing to cap the contribution of carbon removals from land use, agriculture and forestry

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A study identifies the top 50 life and biological sciences and technologies driving innovation in the bio-based sectors in Europe

A consortium coordinated by Fraunhofer ISI identifies the novelties expected to drive innovation in the bio-based sectors in the coming ten years

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Chemists create renewable plant-based polymers

The new polymers are based on biomass compounds

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The cannabinoid revolution is coming – and fermentation is the catalyst

Roy Lipski, Co-founder & CEO of Creo – Special to The Digest

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30 April 20219 September 2021

Three advanced recycling technologies, a CO2-based cleaner, plant leather and a hemp chair are nominated for the innovation award “Renewable Material of the Year 2021”

For the first time: All fossil-free material solutions in one competition at the unique “Renewable Materials Conference”. Six innovations were nominated from 36 submissions. The conference participants will choose the winner.

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Green Dot Bioplastics Celebrates a Decade of Sustainability

Bioplastic material science company Green Dot Bioplastics, Inc. celebrates its 10-year anniversary this month

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Kunststoffe in der Umwelt: Verkehr, Bau und Landwirtschaft größte Quellen

Erste systematische Schätzung zeigt: Etwa 151.200 bis 255.500 Tonnen Kunststoff bleiben pro Jahr in der Umwelt

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Origin Materials and Packaging Matters Launch Partnership to Develop Advanced Carbon-Negative Packaging Solutions, Building on Existing 10-Year Supply Agreement

Packaging Matters had previously entered into a supply agreement to purchase sustainable carbon-negative PET from Origin Materials for next-generation packaging

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Erbsenschalen endlich industriell verwerten

Dreijähriges Forschungsprojekt soll die kommerzielle Nutzung der Fasern zur Gewinnung von Zellulose, Saponinen und Flavonoiden eruieren

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These New Vegan Leather Shoes and Fruity Cobbler Are Made From the Same Things

On the heels of its announcement to go vegan by the end of 2021, footwear brand Sylven New York is launching the Mel sneaker made from apples and coconut

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This biodegradable faux fur is made from cannabis plants

The new fabric is woven using hemp fibres and viscose with a cotton base making it both animal and plastic-free

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Stan Smith Mylo™: Made Using Mushrooms

Stan Smith Mylo™, adidas’ latest concept shoe, introduces a mushroom-based material

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29 April 202118 June 2021

Teknos and Brightplus cooperate to develop bio-based and biodegradable solutions for food packaging

Replacing the traditional plastic film with this new bio-based barrier coating can also enable wider use of fibre-based material in food packaging

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Bath is first UK university to sign ‘green chemistry’ commitment

From 2023, sustainable chemistry will be taught to all chemistry students as part of their core studies

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SABIC and Polyray collaborate to introduce certified renewable polycarbonate into eyewear applications

POLYRAY is the first ISCC PLUS certified lens supplier for the eyewear industry, giving their customers a consistent proof of a sustainable supply chain

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Klöckner: Bauen mit Holz ist aktiver Klimaschutz

Bundesministerin ehrt Sieger des HolzbauPlus-Wettbewerbs 2020

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Arkema: Neue biobasierte Polyamid 11-Anlage in Singapur – Inbetriebnahme in der ersten Hälfte des Jahres 2022 geplant

Neue Anlage soll zu 100 Prozent aus Rizinusbohnen produzieren und stellt damit eine 50-prozentige Steigerung der weltweiten Polyamid 11-Kapazität von Arkema dar

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Celanese Expands Methanol Production at Clear Lake Facility

Methanol production expected to expand to 125% of original capacity

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Arkema to start up new bio-based polyamide 11 plant in Singapore in the first half of 2022

New production will be 100%-derived from renewable castor beans, represents a 50% increase in Arkema’s global polyamide 11 capacity

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Adhesives from waste wood, biofuel from straw

EU research project on the potential of agroforestry waste as environmentally friendly raw materials completed