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5 January 20213 January 2021

New Research Reveals Massive Market Potential Exists for Plant-Based Products and Packaging

Majority of Consumers Receptive to Products and Packaging Made from Plants

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4 January 202116 December 2020

CAD$875 million biofuel plant in Varennes, Québec Enerkem proposed partnership with Shell, Suncor and Proman with the leadership of the Québec government and support from the Canadian government

Enerkem and partners to build waste-based methanol plant in Canada

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Kunststoff-Recycling: Viel zu schade für die Mülldeponie

Zahlreiche neue Verfahren werden derzeit erprobt, die Plastikmüll effizient und günstig in wertvolle Chemikalien verwandeln können

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Kemira announces exclusive partnership with Danimer Scientific to develop biodegradable coating for paper and board industry

The companies aim to manufacture coatings for limited commercial applications in 2021 before exploring broader production options

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The same but different: What makes sugar 7Sdh a better herbicide?

Microbiologist and discoverer Prof. Dr. Karl Forchhammer believes, that this sugar has clear ecological advantages over glyphosate. In an interview with Rebecca Debo

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Gleich und doch anders: Was macht den Zucker 7Sdh zum besseren Herbizid?

Mikrobiologe und Entdecker Prof. Dr. Karl Forchhammer im Gespräch mit Rebecca Debo

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Braskem Announces Research Partnership for Sustainable Plastic Production Using CO2 Capture and Utilization Technology and Use

New project to be developed together with researchers at the University of Illinois, Chicago

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An interview with Jason Camp, CTO at Circa Group

The Australia-based company is converting waste biomass into advanced biochemical materials

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21 December 202014 December 2020

Bio-based News goes on winter break – we will be back 4 January 2021

Winter special discount on nova-Insitute's market reports

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18 December 20209 September 2021

Grön Fuels, LLC select Haldor Topsoe’s HydroFlex™ renewable fuels and H2bridge™ bio-hydrogen technologies with bio-CCS option for a multi-billion low carbon intensity complex in Louisiana

Following the expected completion of the first phase of the complex in 2024, the plant will produce 60,000 barrels per day of renewable diesel, including a permitted jet fuel option

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Fungi as biomaterials

Development of mushroom-based materials of the future

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Pilze als Biomaterialien

Entwicklung pilzbasierter Werkstoffe der Zukunft

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Carmeuse, ENGIE and John Cockerill join forces to reduce industrial CO2 emissions in Wallonia

Trio of Belgian firms to develop “e-methane” project

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India to gradually move towards alternative fuels: Oil secretary Tarun Kapoor

“The plan is to reach a level in major cities where diesel vehicles will be ultimately eliminated to be replaced by affordable and accessible Compressed Natural Gas (CNG),” Kapoor said

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Inside the Port of Antwerp’s NextGen District, a new global hub set to accelerate the growth of the circular economy

The closing of a General Motors factory in 2010 created a space for those working to transition to a sustainable and climate neutral society

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Gleistein switches its entire portfolio of products made with Dyneema® to bio-based Dyneema® fibres

World’s first rope manufacturer to take this step towards a more sustainable future

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Gleistein stellt gesamtes Produktprogramm mit Dyneema® auf bio-based Dyneema®-Fasern um

Erster Seilhersteller der Welt geht diesen Schritt in Richtung einer nachhaltigen Zukunft

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Simão Soares, CEO of SilicoLife, is the Most Innovative Bioeconomy CEO 2020

The most innovative bioeconomy CEO 2020 is Simão Soares, CEO of SilicoLife, the Portuguese company founded in 2010 which designs optimized microorganisms

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17 December 20209 September 2021

Batterien, Kunststoffe und nachwachsende Rohstoffe: Neue Ideen für die Kreislaufwirtschaft

Bis zum Jahr 2030 will BASF den Umsatz mit Lösungen für die Kreislaufwirtschaft auf 17 Milliarden Euro verdoppeln

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IndianOil, DBT and LanzaTech pioneer Technology to convert CO2 to Bio-Diesel and Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Carbon recycling will bring in the dual benefits of increased access to green energy and affordable nutrition to all

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Bioökonomie als globaler Trend

Gemeinsame Botschaft: Die Bioökonomie hat in den vergangenen Jahren bedeutende Fortschritte auf dem Weg zu einer neuen Wirtschaft gemacht

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The Green Hydrogen Catapult aims for $2/kg H2 and needs $110 billion, if you’ve any to spare

New report from the Hydrogen Council has focused on a pricing tipping point where green hydrogen and its derivatives will become economically competitive

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Europe’s CBD Conundrum

Europe struggles to regulate CBD, while the UN votes to reclassify cannabis for medical use

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Pascrell, Fitzpatrick Introduce Green Bill to Boost Renewable Chemicals, Phase-Out Fossil Fuels

Bipartisan legislation will provide tax credits for the production of renewable chemicals

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EU taxonomy should be led by science to drive sustainable investment

Meeting climate goals requires the rapid realignment and mobilisation of finance at a massive scale

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16 December 202014 December 2020

Total Corbion PLA appoints Thomas Philipon, new CEO and Chiel Rietvelt, new CFO to drive next phase of growth

Significant next step in the company’s growth and another demonstration of the commitment to driving the growth of the bioplastics industry

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Total Corbion PLA: Thomas Philipon ist neuer CEO – Chiel Rietvelt ist neuer CFO

Klares Zeichen für die Ambition und das Engagement von Total Corbion PLA, das Wachstum des Biokunststoffmarktes weiter zu unterstützen

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Using lignin for greener asphalt

New project using lignin extracted from black liquor as a binding agent in asphalt

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Driving hydrogen mobility forward in Europe

During European Hydrogen Week, stakeholders discussed the achievements of EU-funded flagship projects advancing hydrogen technology in the transport sector

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Wasserstoffmobilität in Europa voranbringen

Im Rahmen der Europäischen Wasserstoffwoche besprachen die teilnehmenden Interessengruppen die bisherigen Errungenschaften EU-finanzierter Vorzeigeprojekte zur Förderung der Wasserstofftechnologie im Verkehrssektor

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Zelcor Summer School 2021 – 2nd edition – Postponed to 8-11 February online

Zero waste biorefineries: value chain approach, methods, and processes for lignin upgrading

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Amazon Bans Certain Chemicals and Plastics in Food Packaging

Company said "we are committed to developing high-quality and affordable private-brand products that customers love"

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Evonik to acquire Birmingham-based LACTEL® Absorbable Polymers from DURECT Corporation

LACTEL® brand of biodegradable, PLGA-based polymers to be integrated into Evonik’s Health Care business

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15 December 202015 December 2020

Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year 2021: One of six nominated new technologies or applications will be awarded this title!

From cellulose-based foam for packaging over plastic-free menstrual pads to EMI shielding materials, the nominated six applications can help build a sustainable economy

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Plant-based and recyclable plastic bottles now enabled with VTT’s new FDCA technology using citrus peel as raw material

Carbon footprint of plastic bottles can be lowered by 50% when replacing their raw material of PET with PEF polymers

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Umweltfreundliche Uferbefestigung aus nachwachsenden Rohstoffen im Praxistest am Rhein

Pflanzenwurzeln könnten Uferstreifen genauso gut schützen wie Steinwälle und tragen außerdem zur Biodiversität bei

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€7.5 million grant from National Programme Groningen confirmed

Avantium getting support for the construction of a 5 kilotonnes FDCA (furandicarboxylic acid) flagship plant, to be built in Delfzijl, Netherlands

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Kreislaufwirtschaft: Dopper-Trinkflaschen jetzt Cradle-to-Cradle-zertifiziert

Komplettes Sortiment ab sofort recycel- oder biologisch abbaubar

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Porsche and Siemens Energy, with partners, advance climate-neutral eFuels development

In the pilot phase, around 130,000 litres of eFuels will be produced as early as 2022

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Porsche und Siemens Energy treiben mit Partnern die Entwicklung klimaneutraler eFuels voran

In der Pilotphase werden in der Großanlage bereits 2022 etwa 130.000 Liter eFuels erzeugt

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Biobased Zero-Calorie Sweetener: The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to Amyris

Check out this slide guide from Jim Iacoponi of Amyris on how they get it done

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14 December 20209 December 2020

BASF and BillerudKorsnäs cooperate to develop unique home-compostable paper laminate for flexible packaging

As all parts of the multi-layer laminate are food-contact approved, it can be used to produce wraps with individually adjusted barrier properties

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Gemeinsame Entwicklung von BASF und BillerudKorsnäs: einzigartiges, heim-kompostierbares Papierlaminat für flexible Verpackungen

Da alle Bestandteile des Mehrschichtlaminats für den Lebensmittelkontakt zugelassen sind, kann es zur Herstellung von Verpackungen mit individuell angepaßten Barriereeigenschaften verwendet werden

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Biopolymer specialist Teysha Technologies urges cosmetic companies to move to green polymers

Teysha Technologies to discuss the use of its biodegradable biopolymers as an additive to reduce environmentally damaging microplastics

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Stroh statt Styropor: Aiwangers Agenda für Bioökonomie

Erdöl als Basis für viele Produkte des Alltags kann schon heute zum Teil durch nachwachsende Rohstoffe ersetzt werden. Auch Bayern will hier stärker in den Umbau der Wirtschaft investieren - sowohl in der Forschung wie auch in der Anwendung

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Unique virtual gathering of bioplastics industry at 15th EUBP Conference

Bio-based and compostable plastics playing a big role in the European Union’s efforts to achieve a green circular economy

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PtX-Projekt „Haru Oni“: Altmaier übergibt ersten Förderbescheid für internationales Projekt für grünen Wasserstoff

Pilotvorhaben der Industrie in Partnerländern können grünen Wasserstoff und seine Folgeprodukte effizient und kostengünstig erzeugen

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More R&D Activities Open Up Lignin’s Feedstock Potential

Innovative products derived from lignin range from chemical building blocks such as BTX aromatics to material for advanced applications in technical fields

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Cargill, IFPEN and Axens collaborate to advance lactic-to-acrylic-acid technology

The effort will focus on commercializing the P&G company’s lactic-to-acrylic-acid technology

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Huggies launches biodegradable baby wipes in step towards plastic-free goal

Kimberly-Clark owned brand Huggies has launched its first biodegradable product - baby wipes which break down in landfill conditions within 15 days