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2 October 202029 September 2020

LIGNOLOC® now with technical approval

The collated nail made of wood from RAIMUND BECK GmbH received the National technical approval / general construction technique permit

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Bauzulassung für LIGNOLOC® Holznägel

Der magazinierte Nagel aus Holz der RAIMUND BECK GmbH erhielt die Allgemeine bauaufsichtliche Zulassung / Allgemeine Bauartgenehmigung

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Avantium grants Kebony rights to use its patented technologies on humins for wood modification

With these license rights, Kebony has the potential to successfully commercialise wood modified with a mix of humins and furfuryl alcohol

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Celtic Renewables Biorefinery Sparks Boost For Scotland’s Green Economic Recovery

Scotland’s ambition to develop a low carbon green bioeconomy is closer to becoming a reality

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Commission under fire for including ‘carbon sinks’ into EU climate goals

The updated 2030 target aims to put the EU in line with its commitments under the Paris Agreement

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1 October 202017 December 2024

The future of the chemical and plastics industry: Renewable Carbon

nova-Institute publishes a comprehensive background paper on renewable carbon: definition, strategy, measures and potential

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Wide range of biodegradable injection moulding compounds

The shares of renewable content range from 50 to almost 100% and as a result, petroleum-based raw materials are largely dispensed

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Jugend forscht 2021: „Lass Zukunft da.“

Motto ermutigt Kinder und Jugendliche, Verantwortung zu übernehmen und Konzepte für die Zukunft zu gestalten

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Mogu Acoustic // Finalist @Plastic Prize 2020

New life to used plastic and waste, exploring their endless possibilities of transformation

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Bäume essen: Welche Sorte Holz schmeckt am besten?

Wein, Holzofenpizza, bestimmte Käsesorten: Viele Lebensmittel werden mithilfe von Holz besser. Holz ist aber auch pur essbar. Artur Cisar-Erlach hat es probiert. Hier erzählt er, welches besonders lecker ist

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Green Chemistry – Sustainable p-xylene production

Scientists at the Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces in Potsdam have developed a green and sustainable approach for selective p-xylene synthesis

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Grüne Chemie – Nachhaltige p-Xylol-Produktion

Das Team "Bioraffinerie und nachhaltige Chemie" hat einen grünen und nachhaltigen Ansatz für die selektive pXL-Synthese entwickelt

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30 September 202025 September 2020

Chemicals in bioplastics not safer than those in conventional plastics

Laboratory study analyzes the toxicity of bioplastics and plant-based materials

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„Bioplastik“ ist keine unbedenkliche Alternative zu herkömmlichen Kunststoffen

Laborstudie zur Toxizität von Produkten aus Biomaterialien

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Laundry bags for sanitary prevention: how Lactips’ efficient solution fights COVID-19

Water soluble bags or soluble liners allow to release the laundry without manipulating it, can be an efficient solution to minimize risks in laundry operations

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Neues Recyclingverfahren für gebrauchte Windeln

Babywindeln produzieren Berge von Müll. Acib-Forscher haben einen neuartigen biotechnologischen Recyclingprozess auf Basis von Enzymen entwickelt.

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The 6 Most Exciting Packaging Startups Helping Solve The Plastic Waste Crisis

Several companies are now pioneering innovative solutions to traditional packaging with clever and planet-friendly solutions

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LanzaTech eyes two more spin-off companies

Company is planning to use its core technology to create two other businesses

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New biological platform converts corn fiber into ethanol

Novozymes launches the Fiberex^® platform – taking a holistic approach to converting fiber and helping biofuel producers quickly diversify into low-carbon markets for higher value

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Competitive Edge: ChainCraft’s technology converts organic waste into medium chain fatty acids

We have found the optimal conditions for our process to yield an attractive mixture of fatty acids

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29 September 202029 September 2020

Webinar on boosting bio-based products to the market through standardization

Discuss the next steps bio-based industries must take to boost their products in the future in terms of standardization

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Borealis launches the Bornewables™ portfolio of circular, premium polyolefins

EverMinds™ in action: circular polyolefins produced with renewable feedstock derived entirely from waste and residue streams

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Indisches Startup recyclet Blumenabfälle zu veganem Leder

Globaler Markt für vegane Lederalternativen könnte bis zum Jahr 2025 ein Volumen von 89,6 Milliarden US-Dollar erreichen

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Unilever’s Persil switches to bio-based formula to fill its recycled plastic bottles

Persil’s eco re-launch is the first innovation in the UK as part of Unilever’s ‘Clean Future’ commitment and in its intent to embed the circular economy principles

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thyssenkrupp to build second bioplastics plant in China

New plant with an annual production capacity of 30,000 tons of PLA set to go into operation in China in 2021

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thyssenkrupp baut zweite Biokunststoff-Anlage in China

Neue Anlage zur Produktion von jährlich 30.000 Tonnen PLA soll 2021 in China in Betrieb gehen

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Innovia: New Carbon Neutral Label Film – Encore C45cn

Encore 45cn is carbon neutral on a mass balance and cradle to gate basis as certified by the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC Plus) programme

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This French firm is making biodegradable face masks using hemp

Europe’s first compostable face mask ist made by Geochanvre from hemp canvas

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Nominations for the 2020 DNFI Award Received

The DNFI award recognizes innovation in the development of products and processes using natural fibres and research involving natural fibres

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State of the Union: Commission raises climate ambition and proposes 55% cut in emissions by 2030

The new target is based on a comprehensive Impact Assessment of the social, economic and environmental impacts

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Trump administration eyes at least $300 million aid to refiners denied biofuel waivers: sources

The aid would help compensate refiners that have been caught short by the ruling

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28 September 202023 September 2020

Vegan leather for sustainable fashion

Recent publication in Nature Sustainability on vegan leather investigates ‘fungus-derived renewable leather substitutes’ versus animal and synthetic leathers

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Das perfekte Geschenk: Aus diesen Holzstiften wachsen Pflanzen!

Sprout Stiftesets für Kinder bestehen aus 100 Prozent biologisch abbaubarem Material, sind Cradle-to-cradle zertifiziert und lassen Kräuter, Blumen oder Gemüse wachsen

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It Is Time to Remove Hemp from List of Controlled Substances Globally

The global hemp industry developed a framework of recommendations for governments with the goal of one set of regulations for hemp production and trade around the world

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LEGO to invest $400m over next three years in its sustainability and social responsibility drive

The planned investments include both costs associated with the development of new sustainable materials and the investments in manufacturing equipment

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Laubholz kann Nadelholz beim Bauen noch nicht ersetzen

FNR veröffentlicht Studie zu Marktpotenzialen von Laubholzprodukten

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Advanced Biofuel Facility Gets Green Light in India

Distributed Approach Enables Local Production of Ethanol from Agricultural Residues

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Join Ford Motor Company and Goodyear Tires to discuss achieving sustainability and performance with soybeans

Share this webinar to learn how U.S. Soybeans will help you meet your sustainability and commercialisation goals

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How to harness the power of biosolids to make hydrogen

The innovation focuses on the advanced upcycling of biosolids and biogas, by-products of the wastewater treatment process

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Enhancing Biopolymer Hydrogel Functionality through Interpenetrating Networks

The objective of this review is to establish clear trends on the enhanced functionality achieved by incorporating secondary networks into traditional, biopolymer-based hydrogels

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25 September 2020

Biology is an important science discipline to better understand the world we live in!

By publishing a catchy and informative music video, the MeMBrane project aims to improve the public perception of biology as a scientific discipline and wants to motivate students to choose biology as their course of studies!

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nova-Experts introduced: Francesco Longhini

Life cycle assessment in the field of argriculture, biotechnology and bio-based science.

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New bioplastic blend offers on demand biodegradation under water

NSWC-scientists developed a 3D printable material made of a marine-biodegradable base polymer which is easy to build from and would break down over time

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Neste plans to restructure its refinery operations in Finland and starts co-operation negotiations

Company will transform the Porvoo refinery operations to co-processing renewable and circular raw materials, while limiting the Naantali site on terminal and harbor operations

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Textiles giants open new front in cellulosic recycling

Man-made cellulosic fibres are of increasing importance and has doubled in the last 30 years as forecast for continued growth over the coming years

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Medizinalcannabis soll in Deutschland heimisch werden

Zu neuartigen Therapiemöglichkeiten und Anwendungen von Medizinalhanf wird in Deutschland zwar geforscht, Arzneimittel deutscher Unternehmen gibt es aber derzeit noch keine

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Medicinal cannabis to be grown in Germany

Although research is being carried out into new therapies and applications of medicinal cannabis in Germany, no German companies have yet produced any medicinal drugs

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Elkem to build biocarbon pilot plant in Canada

Based on conclusions from the pilot, company will evaluate the basis for a full-scale plant

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Das neue Sauber: Love Nature für Freude an nachhaltigem Waschen und Reinigen

Pflanzlich basiert, 100% tierlieb und nachfüllbar

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Israeli student develops composite mix for everyday objects

Young researcher proving hemp’s benefits as an alternative sustainable material applicable to interior design and architecture