11 February 20219 September 2021 Circle of plastics A completely circular plastic, thanks to Versalis' Hoop project which applies innovative chemical recycling techniques to waste
Commercial CCU Plant using LanzaTech Technology Receives RSB Advanced Products Certification Carbon Recycling Facility leads the way in production of sustainable materials with world leading certification
More bio-based naphtha production ahead The mass balance approach seems to be more popular in Europe at this time but it will probably catch up in the USA and Asia as well
10 February 20215 February 2021 Avantium publishes its Sustainability Plan ‘Chain Reaction 2030’ – a pioneering roadmap for a fossil-free chemical industry
IFF to Complete Merger With DuPont’s Nutrition & Biosciences Business Combination Creates a a Leader in Serving Consumer-Oriented Food & Beverage, Home & Personal Care and Health & Wellness End Markets
Planungsbeginn für die Produktion von klimaneutralem Kerosin Das DLR erstellt mit Partnern aus Forschung und Industrie Pläne für eine Pilot-Anlage zur Produktion klimaneutraler, synthetischer Kraftstoffe im industriellen Maßstab
Developing fibrillated cellulose as a sustainable technological material Fibrillated cellulose is produced from renewable resources, so its sustainability potential combined with its other functional properties makes this nanomaterial insteresting
Carbon Capture Coalition Submits Key Carbon Capture Priorities to President Biden’s Climate Team Carbon capture is a critical component for the economywide decarbonization needed to meet midcentury climate goals
9 February 20214 February 2021 Hohlprofile aus Massivholz TU Dresden entwickelte neues Verfahren zur Biegeumformung von Vollholzplatten
Buch »Prototype Nature« erschienen: Neue Ansätze in Bionik und Biotechnologie Übersicht über die Vielfalt der Schnittstellen zwischen Biologie, Technik und Design und Informationen zur Funktionsweise heutiger Organismen und Ökosysteme, sowie Möglichkeiten, wie diese in analoge technische und gestalterische Lösungen überführt werden können
In one cycle: ecopaper, energy and fertiliser made from Silphium perfoliatum German compay Silphie-Paper together with partners developed a decentral concept to produce naturalfibres for an innovative gras paper
Benvic helps film packaging move to natural solutions Company’s biopolymer grades are available in compostable and durable versions and can be deployed across a very wide variety of packaging applications
UPM’s growth plans in biofuels progress to the next stage UPM’s solid wood biomass-based residues and side streams would play a substantial role in the feedstock pool
UPM treibt die weitere Umsetzung seiner Wachstumspläne bei Biokraftstoffen voran Einen wichtigen Teil im Rohstoffmix der Raffinerie würden die bei UPM anfallenden Holzreststoffe und Nebenströme ausmachen
Competitive Edge: Reducing CO2 emissions via next-gen industrial processes – Brimstone Energy Brimstone Energy’s mission is to globally reduce industrial process emissions by developing innovative next-generation industrial processes
8 February 202110 February 2021 Online-Bürgerdialog zur Bioökonomie startet Was genau ist Bioökonomie und wie kann sie im Einklang mit Natur- und Umweltschutz eingesetzt werden?
More environmentally friendly vehicles thanks to bio-lightweight bodywork: the “Bioconcept-Car” moves ahead Researchers at the Fraunhofer WKI have succeeded in replacing the carbon fibers in a car door with natural fibers - which is already being installed in small series at Porsche
Cyanobacteria could revolutionize the plastic industry Microbiologists at the University of Tübingen modify bacteria to produce climate-neutral and rapidly degradable bioplastics
Cyanobakterien könnten die Plastikindustrie revolutionieren Klimaneutral und schnell abbaubar: Mikrobiologen der Universität Tübingen ermöglichen Produktion von klimafreundlichem Bioplastik
Vihreäkeiju is the first food producer to bring herbs packed in carbon-neutral Woodly material to K-Market stores Finnish innovation called Woodly® is a new type of wood-based, carbon-neutral material and can be used to reduce the use of fossil raw materials
Nova Pangaea Technologies breakthrough – ‘game-changer’ for biochemicals and advanced biofuels The UK technologist has proven a new process route which significantly reduces the customer’s capital expenditure and delivers attractive economic returns
5 February 20214 February 2021 Online-Tagung der KBU zum Weltbodentag 2020 „Kunststoffe in der Umwelt – Ein Problem für unsere Böden, oder nur falscher Alarm?“ am 3. Dezember 2020
Aktive Forstwirtschaft ist die Grundlage der Bioökonomie Nachwachsende Rohstoffe aus nachhaltig bewirtschafteten Wäldern bilden die Grundlage biobasierter Produkte. Die aktive Bewirtschaftung garantiert neben der ausreichenden Rohstoffverfügbarkeit auch eine verstärkte Kohlenstoffaufnahme der Wälder
Avantium provides update on the FDCA flagship plant final investment decision process Avantium's update on its final investment decision (FID) process concerning the construction of its FDCA flagship plant
Schweizer Morand Hypercar: Naturfaser, 1.470 kW und 400 km/h Höchstgeschwindigkeit Bcomp's Naturfaser-Composites dienen sowohl mit zum Karosserieaufbau, als auch zur Gesamtgestaltung des Innenraums des Morand Hypercar
Sustainable hydrogen production a step closer Reisner lab received ERC Proof of Concept Grant for "SolReGen" project aiming at coupling photoreforming process with a benign enzymatic waste pre-treatment
Boeing Commits to Deliver Commercial Airplanes Ready to Fly on 100% Sustainable Fuels Bold goal this decade to expand a proven, safe approach to reduce emissions
Circular economy can cut CO2 emissions by 39%: study Only 8.6% of the world’s economy can be considered circular, down from 9.1% two years earlier
4 February 20219 September 2021 Stora Enso from Sweden wins the innovation award “Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year 2021” with new cellulose foam for packaging They are followed by Kelheim Fibres from Germany with high-quality hygiene products made of cellulose and Metsä Spring from Finland with an innovative cellulose fibre production process
A Swiss Hypercar mixing stunning performance and sustainable technology Bcomp's natural fibre composites will be used for the external bodywork of the Morand Hypercar as well as throughout the interior
Verpackungsgesetz: Ökologische Ausgestaltung für den Klimaschutz Deutscher Bundesverband der Säge- und Holzindustrie (DeSH) sieht in Holzverpackungen große Potenziale für die Reduktion von Plastikmüll und Abfallvermeidung
Trinseo Receives Mass Balance Certification for its Styrene Certificate Allows Validation of Sustainable Materials
Houston company could provide answer to Elon Musk’s $100 million question Karimi's technology can turn carbon dioxide into 30 different molecules, creating substances useful for Musk’s home and his envisioned developments on Mars
Carbon Capture Utilisation Storage: Revesting The Future Of Energy CCUS technology can be retrofitted to existing energy and power plants, that is, existing infrastructure can accommodate CCUS technology. These industries will otherwise emit 600 billion tonnes of Carbon-dioxide across the next 50 years, as per International Energy Agency (IEA)
UPM Raflatac scales up its linerless business UPM Raflatac is strengthening its position in the fast-growing linerless labelstock market by scaling up its production capacity and building a new production line in Poland
UPM Raflatac erweitert seine Produktion von trägerlosen Materialien UPM Raflatac stärkt seine Position auf dem schnell wachsenden Markt für trägerloses Etikettenmaterial durch die Ausweitung seiner Produktionskapazität
DuPont Launches SYNERXIA® Gemstone Collection of New High-Performance Yeasts for U.S. Ethanol Market SYNERXIA® SAPPHIRE and SYNERXIA® RUBY, best-in-class yeasts, deliver combination of both yield and robustness to ethanol producers
3 February 20219 September 2021 Expanded Deadline for the Innovation Award “Best CO2 Utilisation 2021” The award will be granted at the 9th Conference on CO2-based Fuels and Chemicals, 23–24 March 2021, online event
Microbial Cell Factories Webinar Series – Biological Principles to Commercial Products 11th March, 25th March & 8th April, 17:00-19:00 CET
New project aims to develop a sustainable, bioplastic bait bag alternative Sea Trust Wales, together with Macduff Shellfish and the BioComposites Centre seek to find a sustainable alternative to plastic bait bags that are used by shellfish fishermen and in seafood processing factories
Braskem lagert seine Biokunststoffe nun in Rotterdam Weltgrößter Hersteller von Drop-in-Biopolymeren hat sein Lager von Antwerpen nach Rotterdam verlegt und stärkt den Rotterdam Polymer Hub in seiner Position als logistischer Knotenpunkt für Biokunststoffe in Europa
Ingevity polymer aids bioplastics breakdown The US firm said its Capa polycaprolactone (PCL) thermoplastics technology helps bioplastics break down into carbon dioxide and water within 40 days
Weniger Kunststoff im Biomüll, weniger Mikroplastik in der Umwelt Verbändeanhörung zur Novelle der Bioabfallverordnung gestartet
Innovation Outlook: Renewable Methanol Joint IRENA-MI report "Innovation Outlook: Renewable Methanol" provides first comprehensive review of bio-methanol and e-methanol
Abbaubare Polymere auf Zuckerbasis als Speicher für nützliche Frachtmoleküle Möglichkeiten für chemisches Kunststoffrecycling
2 February 202128 January 2021 Together for clean rivers: Audi Environmental Foundation, BABOR and everwave launch cleanup initiative Campaign with employee projects, information events and waste collection activities will start in spring
Gemeinsam für saubere Flüsse: Audi Stiftung für Umwelt, BABOR und everwave starten Cleanup Initiative Kampagne mit Mitarbeiteraktionen, Info-Veranstaltungen und Müllsammel-Aktivitäten beginnt im Frühjahr
World first: Bio-asphalt road in Vlissingen put into use The fact that the Netherlands is leading the way in making road construction more sustainable is partly due to the unique collaboration of partners