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29 April 20219 September 2021

Klebstoffe aus Restholz, Biosprit aus Stroh

EU-Forschungsprojekt zu den Potenzialen von Agrar- und Forstabfällen als umweltfreundliche Rohstoffe abgeschlossen

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Clariant collaborates with Indonesia’s Pertamina in advanced biofuels assessment

Technology evaluation and conceptual engineering study also cornerstone to the work

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28 April 202118 June 2021

New paper shows high potential of biogas production from industrial wastewater

The paper demonstrates that it is possible to recover around 14 Mtoe (142 TWh) of biogas per year by valorising industrial wastewater

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New Process to Recycle Waste Polyurethanes Using Enzymatic Degradation

This circular loop which combines biotechnology and chemistry could be repeated a very large number of times

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Kelheim Fibres joins the ZDHC “Roadmap to Zero” Programme

The Bavarian viscose speciality fibre manufacturer Kelheim Fibres has joined the ZDHC programme “Roadmap to Zero”

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Kelheim Fibres tritt dem ZDHC-Programm “Roadmap to Zero” bei

Der bayerische Viskose-Spezialfaserhersteller Kelheim Fibres ist dem ZDHC-Programm “Roadmap to Zero” beigetreten

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27 April 202118 June 2021

Sandspielzeug aus Holz erhält Umweltpreis beim Wettbewerb „Holz bewegt“

Ziel des Wettbewerbs war eine Synthese der drei Themen „Holz – Nachhaltigkeit – Design“

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Presenting Good News x H&M: A unisex collection with a smaller environmental footprint

This is H&M’s first ever shoe collaboration featuring innovative materials like Bananatex^® — fibre from banana plants — and the vegan grape leather Vegea™

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Biokunststoffe aus Backwaren?

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

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26 April 202118 June 2021

Biomaterials Are Making the Building Industry More Sustainable

There is a growing awareness of the waste and pollution caused by the building industry. New biomaterials are being created using waste products and microbes to solve these ecological problems

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Avantium successfully produces polyesters with its plantMEG™ from the Ray Technology™ demonstration plant

Both plantMEG and plantMPG are expected to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions compared to their fossil-based equivalents

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Collaborative Checkoff Partnership Leads to Sustainable Soybean Oil Commitment from Goodyear

Goodyear increased its use of soybean oil in 2020 by 73% over 2018, making progress toward its long-term goal of full petroleum replacement

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World’s first wooden satellite slated for launch

UPM partners with Finnish space companies Arctic Astronautics and Huld

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Finnland: Satellit aus Sperrholz soll schon in diesem Jahr starten

Offenbar gibt es ein Wettrennen, wer den ersten hölzernen Satelliten ins All bekommt. Ein finnischer Konzern will das noch in diesem Jahr schaffen

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Researchers find marine alternatives to the petrochemicals used in everyday items

From 500 initial strains, the research team worked closely with industry partners to scale up production of two strains with very positive feedback from the end users on functionality

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Alternativen zu fossilen Treibstoffen

Mit dem Projekt „reFuels – Kraftstoffe neu denken“ wollen die Landesregierung, das Karlsruher Institut für Technologie und die Industrie Alternativen zu fossilen Treibstoffen etablieren

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23 April 20219 September 2021

Electrochaea and the European Innovation Council Accelerate Rollout of Biological Methanation Technology

Electrochaea is the only company in the world that has validated a biological methanation technology by successfully operating industrial prototypes

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Electrochaea und Europäischer Innovationsrat beschleunigen Roll-Out der biologischen Methanisierungstechnologie

Electrochaea ist weltweit das einzige Unternehmen, das eine biologische eMethanisierungs-Technologie durch den erfolgreichen Betrieb industrieller Prototypen validiert hat

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Despite improvement, more changes are needed to allow European bioeconomy to be part of the solution towards climate neutrality

EUBA Statement on revised draft Delegated Act on climate-related objectives

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Circa’s Scientific Advisor James Clark Wins Sustainable Chemistry Award From The European Chemical Society

The award acknowledges Professor Clark’s track record in the commercialisation of fundamental green chemistry research

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Forstpflanzenzüchtung langfristig unterstützen

„Charta für Holz“-Arbeitsgruppe „Ressource Wald und Holz“ legt Empfehlungen vor

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Scientists develop eco-friendly pollen sponge to tackle water contaminants

This pollen sponge can absorb oil contaminants, such as gasoline and motor oil, at a rate comparable to commercial oil absorbents

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Oxford University Student Creates Vegan Leather from Colombian Succulent

Gabriel Moreno created the sustainable vegan material from the fique plant as an alternative to environmentally damaging plastics and synthetic leather

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Weniger Fremdstoffe im Ökomüll

Das Umweltministerium will die Verbreitung von Mikroplastik in der Natur eindämmen. Doch an den Plänen gibt es jede Menge Kritik

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22 April 20219 September 2021

Bei welchen Kunststoffprodukten ist der biologische Abbau eine sinnvolle End-of-Life-Option?

Das Projekt BioSinn fand Produkte und Anwendungen, für die biologischer Abbau am Lebensende eine echte Option darstellt. 25 Steckbriefe beantworten für jede Anwendung technische und regulatorische Fragen. Auch das Marktvolumen dieser Anwendungen wurde geschätzt: Es sind in Deutschland etwa 170.000 Tonnen*, in der Europäischen Union etwa 1 Million Tonnen pro Jahr!

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For which plastic products is biodegradation a viable end-of-life option?

The BioSinn project found products and applications for which biodegradation at the end-of-life is a real option. 25 fact sheets answer technical and regulatory questions for each application. The market volume of these applications was also estimated: in Germany it is about 170,000 tonnes*, in the European Union about 1 million tonnes per year!

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A new study confirms ambitious climate targets can be achieved while the economy grows

Modelling results suggest that stringent climate action and economic growth are not mutually exclusive

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Schaufenster Bioökonomie: Industriepflanzen machen unproduktives Ackerland rentabel

Europäisches Projekt mit Beteiligung der Uni Hohenheim erforscht, wie unrentable Äcker mit nachwachsenden Rohstoffen nachhaltig und wertschöpfend genutzt werden können

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Den Acker doppelt nutzen

Technisch ist die Machbarkeit der Technologie belegt und auch wirtschaftlich scheint die Agri-PV erfolgversprechend. Doch die gesetzlichen Rahmenbedingungen verhindern hierzulande den großen Durchbruch des Stroms vom Acker

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SK Global Chemical and Kolon Industries launching biodegradable PBAT plastic

The two companies plan to complete the biodegradability certification of PBAT products and patent applications at home (South Korea) and abroad, as well as developing prototypes by the first half of this year

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Showcase Bioeconomy: Industrial crops make unproductive farmland profitable

Around 65 million hectares of agricultural land in Europe are barely usable or not usable at all for conventional agriculture

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Avantium reaches key commercial milestone for its FDCA flagship plant with commitments for >50% of its output

The planned FDCA flagship plant is set to produce 5 kilotonnes of FDCA per annum, the key building block for the 100% fossil-free, recyclable polymer PEF

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An exclusive interview with Philippe Mengal, executive director BBI JU

Philippe Mengal, executive director of the Bio-based Industries Joint Undertaking talks to Il Bioeconomista

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Can Bacteria, Biocement, Biomason save the concrete industry?

In today’s Digest, an exclusive Digest only interview with Biomason’s CEO Ginger Krieg Dosier, and more

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21 April 202118 June 2021

DMC & SCG Execute Agreement for DMC’s Amino Acid Product Line in ASEAN

"We are excited by the opportunity to bring these biobased, sustainable solutions to the region and to contribute to a more sustainable society"

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Separating beer waste into proteins for foods, and fiber for biofuels

Scientists report a new way to extract the protein and fiber from brewer’s spent grain and use it to create new types of protein sources, biofuels and more

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20 April 202118 June 2021

AFYREN updates environmental assessment of its biobased organic acids: Carbon footprint is 81% lower than petro-based equivalents

Roadmap for further measurement is established

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Biodegradable plastic made from fisheries waste

Even when soaked in plain water, the plastic still quickly began showing signs of microbial growth which should lead to degradation

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New roadmap sets out how to reduce CO2 emissions using Industrial Biotechnology

The new report identifies five industry sectors, with short to medium term potential for carbon reduction using industrial biotechnology

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Campaigns questioning the use of woody biomass for energy are missing key facts

The media campaigns also often ignore the many steps that have already been taken towards sustainable forest management, particularly in Europe and North America

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19 April 202118 June 2021

iMulch: Nine criteria for characterising micro- and macroplastics in soils

Researchers of the iMulch project succeeded in establishing the first three test criteria for determining microplastics in the ecological system soil

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iMulch: Neun Kriterien zur Charakterisierung von Mikro- und Makroplastik in Böden

Forschern des iMulch-Projekts ist es gelungen, die ersten drei Prüfkriterien zur Bestimmung von Mikroplastik im Ökosystem Boden zu etablieren

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How can bio-based plastics affect marine organisms?

Investigate the effects of ingested material

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Kinder Morgan Seeks to Expand CO2 Business in Clean Energy Push

Pipeline giant Kinder Morgan Inc. plans to expand its carbon-capture business, joining the ranks of major oil and gas companies capitalizing on clean energy investing

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EWABA highlights fears over SAF blending mandate

EWABA has expressed its concerns regarding the expected diversion of waste lipid feedstocks from the road and maritime sector to aviation

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Wafer-thin nanopaper changes from firm to soft at the touch of a button

Bioinspired cellulose nanofibrils can be controlled by electricity / Strength and stiffness can be modulated via an electrical switch

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Hauchdünnes Nanopapier wechselt auf Knopfdruck von fest zu weich

Bioinspirierte Zellulose-Nanofibrillen lassen sich durch Strom steuern / Festigkeit und Steifheit kann über elektrischen Schalter moduliert werden

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16 April 20219 September 2021

Positive feedback for Project AIR for sustainable methanol production from EU Innovation Fund

World’s largest Carbon Capture and Utilization Unit on Perstorp’s site in Stenungsund, Sweden

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Turning Wood Into Plastic

Completely degrading after three months, the bioplastic can be broken back down into the slurry by mechanical stirring

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The Extraordinary Re-Making of Ordinary Things: Part 1 Reinventing Ethanol as Ethyl Acetate

Ethyl acetate, it’s that sweet-smelling ester found in nail polish and glue