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6 November 20206 November 2020

Danimer Scientific and PSI to Create Bio-Based, Home Compostable Film Packaging

New packaging films will reliably degrade without leaving behind harmful microplastics

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A chemist from RUDN University suggested increasing the efficiency of biofuel production 4 to 10 times using silica-supported heteropolyacids

The production of biofuel from non edible feedstocks is one of the main goals for a more sustainable future

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An interview with Marc Palahí, Director EFI: “The bioeconomy is an important concept currently missing in the Green Deal”

In this exclusive interview, he talks about pandemic and Green New Deal, forests and the role of cities and regions in the development of the EU bioeconomy

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5 November 20204 November 2020

Are new food and biomass technologies more sustainable? A Review

The new nova paper #14 gives an overview on the status and sustainability assessments of new food and biomass technologies such as organic farming, insect protein, artificial meat, precision agriculture, vertical urban farming and improved plant varieties

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Showcase Bioeconomy: Seaweed as a Sustainable Source of Raw Materials

EU research project with the participation of the University of Hohenheim searches for new, sustainable food additives and packaging materials from seaweeds and seagrasses

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Schaufenster Bioökonomie: Meeresalgen als nachhaltige Rohstoffquelle nutzbar machen

EU-Forschungsprojekt mit Beteiligung der Uni Hohenheim sucht nach neuen, nachhaltigen Lebensmittelzusätzen und Verpackungsmaterialien aus Algen und Seegräsern

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Solvay opens its second sustainable solvent plant in Brazil

The new plant in Paulinia, São Paulo specialises in the development of a bio-based solvent to mainly serve the European and North american market

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Orkla and IRPLAST join SABIC’S TRUCIRCLE™ Initiative for Consumer Goods Packaging using certified renewable plastics

First chips packaging using certified renewable polypropylene (PP) polymer made from tall oil, a residual product from the Nordic forestry industry

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Enzyme zerlegen PET

PET-Depolymerase erfolgt zum Abbau und Recycling von Plastikflaschen mittels mutierter Enzyme

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Using tree bark, U of T researcher develops new generation of sustainable products

University of Toronto researchers created a new form of Shape-memory polyurethane (SMPU) from abietic acid, a chemical extracted from tree bark

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SABIC, The Estée Lauder Companies And Origins Announce Collaboration To Unveil The First Premium Brand Packaging Tube Made With Certified Circular Polyolefins

Origins will be the first prestige beauty brand to use certified circular polyolefins from SABIC’s TRUCIRCLE™ portfolio to launch a tube pack format

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4 November 202030 October 2020

Bioplastics successfully meet all EU safety standards

Products made of bioplastics thus pass more tests than conventional plastic products

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Biokunststoffe erfüllen erfolgreich alle EU-Sicherheitsstandards

Produkte aus Biokunststoff absolvieren sogar mehr Testverfahren als herkömmliche Kunststoffprodukte

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The EU Parliament endorses the increase of THC level for industrial hemp on the field in a key vote on the Common Agricultural Policy

EIHA will keep up its efforts to advocate for a clear and science-based regulatory framework, envisaging a whole-plant approach

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HOOP Project to Vitalise Europe’s Urban Bioeconomy

23 Partners from 10 Countries and 8 Lighthouse Cities/Regions to Deploy Circular Bioeconomy Solutions for Making Innovative Bio-Based Products

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Kunststoffe aus nachwachsenden Rohstoffen

Auch für Laborprodukte ist der Einsatz von Rezyklaten und biobasierten Kunststoffen möglich - hier ein Überblick über Materialeien, die solche Anforderungen erfüllen können

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An interview with Stefano Togni, Business Development Director at Indena

Interview with Stefano Togni, Business Development Director at Indena, Milan-based multinational leading company

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3 November 202017 December 2024

Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI) supports the European Green Deal, but calls for an extension to the material sector through a comprehensive renewable carbon strategy

The current political focus on renewable energy is not sufficient to achieve climate-neutrality by 2050.

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LanzaTech, Total and L’Oréal Announce a Worldwide Premiere: The Production of the First Cosmetic Packaging Made From Industrial Carbon Emissions

It is a technological and industrial success proving that industrial carbon emissions can be used to produce plastic packaging

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LanzaTech, Total und L’Oréal verkünden eine Weltpremiere: Die Herstellung der ersten Plastikflasche für Kosmetikprodukte aus industriellem Kohlenstoffausstoss

Es ist ein technologischer und industrieller Erfolg, der beweist, dass industrielle Kohlenstoffemissionen zur Herstellung von Kunststoffverpackungen genutzt werden können

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Holland Colours’ biobased color concentrates used in the first The Ocean Cleanup sunglasses

Holland Colours has worked closely with The Ocean Cleanup team to tailor the first product made with certified ocean plastic: sunglasses

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Covestro erhält erste Lieferung von zertifiziert erneuerbarem Phenol für Polycarbonate von Borealis

Neuer Meilenstein in der strategischen Kooperation von Neste, Borealis und Covestro zur Nutzung alternativer Rohstoffe

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Covestro receives first supply of certified renewable phenol for polycarbonates from Borealis

Next milestone in the strategic cooperation of Neste, Borealis and Covestro for the use of alternative raw materials

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Chicle: Plastikfreie Kaugummis aus Baumsaft

Chicle wird aus dem Milchsaft tropischer Bäume gewonnen. Einige Unternehmen produzieren daraus erdölfreie Kaugummis. Doch wie nachhaltig ist das wirklich?

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E-commerce: A high-growth channel for renewable chems sales

This is very interesting news and maybe could become a trend in US chemical sales going forward (just like Alibaba in China)

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Hyasynth completes key commercialization milestone for cannabinoid biosynthesis, receives $2.5 million payment

Company is following first-to-market achievement with CBD produced by fermentation

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Climate protection: Bayreuth chemists develop new material for the separation of CO2 from industrial waste gases

Chemists at the University of Bayreuth have developed a material that could well make an important contribution to climate protection and sustainable industrial production

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Klimaschutz: Bayreuther Chemiker entwickeln neues Material zur CO2-Abtrennung aus Industrieabgasen

Chemiker der Universität Bayreuth haben ein Material entwickelt, das einen wichtigen Beitrag zum Klimaschutz und zu einer nachhaltigen Industrieproduktion leisten kann

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Stora Enso launches Accelerator Program

Stora Enso announced the launch of its Accelerator Program that is looking for start-up companies, growth companies, and disruptive entrepreneurs

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2 November 20209 September 2021

CO2 capture: launch of Dinamx, an industrial pilot demonstration project for the DMX process

The DMX™ process, developed by IFPEN and marketed by Axens, uses a solvent for separating CO₂ via absorption with a high capture capacity

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Klimafreundlich: Dämmen mit Stroh

FNR legt aktualisierte Broschüre „Strohgedämmte Gebäude“ auf

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Cargill invests to promote circular economy with its first multi waste- and residues-based biodiesel plant

$150 million investment in Belgium helps customers remove carbon emissions from their supply chains using innovative technology that supports new regulations

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NNFCC joins 43 other signatories in open letter to UK government

Signatories are calling for the immediate banning of plastics containing additives to degradation

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Batterien mit pflanzenbasierten Elektrolyten auf dem Weg in die Praxis

Batterie-Elektrolyte auf Basis von Lignin aus Holz wirtschaftlich herstellen

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Meet the dairy firm hoping to power its delivery trucks using cow manure

Currently, Arla is running a trial with two of its farms to produce gas from the natural methane, which is then cleaned and liquified into fuel

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Stora Enso honoured with Biorenewable Deployment Consortium’s Forest Products Innovation Award

Company has been recognized for the culture of innovation and leadership in the deployment of new sustainable biorenewable processes

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Biotechnology for Tomorrow’s World: Scenarios to Guide Directions for Future Innovation

This paper shows how learning scenarios with a 2050 time horizon help to recognize the implications of political and societal developments on the innovation potential of ongoing biotechnological research

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30 October 20209 September 2021

Multi-million-euro project transforms CO2 into green raw material in North Sea Port

They will also generate 44,000 tons of “green” methanol locally, which can be used as feedstock for the chemicals and renewables industries, as well as fuel for ships and trains

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FUTERRO launches the first fully integrated PLA plant in China

New lactic acid and PLA units incorporate new patented technologies that allow the production of high-quality products at competitive costs

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Harnessing sunlight to convert CO2 to fuels

Solistra, a spin-out from the University of Toronto, Canada, has developed a photoreactor to convert CO₂ emissions into downstream products

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Bacardi First in Fight Against Plastic Pollution With 100% Biodegradable Spirits Bottle

World’s most eco-friendly spirits bottle will biodegrade in 18 months

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Bacardi ist mit zu 100% biologisch abbaubarer Spirituosenflasche Vorreiter im Kampf gegen Plastikmüll

Bacardi tauscht Rohöl gegen Pflanzenöl und ersetzt erdölbasierte Kunststoffe durch pflanzliches „Wundermaterial“ – im Kampf gegen die Verschmutzung durch Plastikmüll

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Bolt Threads Partners With adidas, Kering, lululemon and Stella McCartney to Introduce Mylo™

The companies and Bolt Threads unite to form a first-of-its-kind Mylo consortium, a highly unique and creative collaborative partnership, to usher in a more sustainable future for fashion

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The highest heat-resistant plastic ever is developed from biomass

While petroleum-based plastic products are currently stronger and more flexible than bioplastics, scientists in Japan are working to fix that problem.

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Artificial Cyanobacterial Biofilm Can Sustain Solar-driven Ethylene Production for Over a Month

The research group at the University of Turku has designed a thin-layer artificial biofilm with embedded cyanobacterial cell factories

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Communicating the bioeconomy through maps

The bioeconomy concerns and links together environmental, agricultural and industrial activities

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Launch of the National Bioeconomy Forum

The National Bioeconomy Forum will provide a voice for a broad range of stakeholders, including industry, community groups, NGOs and relevant state bodies

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29 October 20209 September 2021

A new era begins: The Renewable Materials Conference, Cologne and online, 18–20 May 2021

Featuring a unique concept to present all sustainable and renewable material solutions at one event: bio-based, CO₂-based and recycled www.renewable-materials.eu

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Hemp in high-performance composites?

What potential do hemp fibres have to be used in fibre-reinforced composites - researchers of the Biomimetic Innovation Centre at HSB publish a comprehensive review with colleagues from France, Italy and England

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Welches Potential haben Hanffasern für den Einsatz in Faserverbundwerkstoffen? Anwendungen von naturfaserverstärktem, spritzgegossenem Kinderspielzeug bis zu Hochleistungsverbundwerkstoffen im Sportbereich oder Bootsbau

Hochschule Bremen an internationaler Veröffentlichung zum Stand der Forschung und Entwicklung beteiligt