14 August 20209 September 2021 World’s largest green hydrogen project will use Haldor Topsoe ammonia technology A $5 billion dollar green hydrogen production facility to be sited in NEOM, Saudi Arabia, will include Topsoe’s proven ammonia technology
Clariant Catalysts powers Ineratec’s green fuel production technology Partnership to develop emerging technologies for production of renewable fuels and chemicals
Five Minutes With… Mercedes Alonso, Executive Vice President, Renewable Polymers and Chemicals, Neste Mercedes Alonso will be appearing on the CEO Discussion Panel at the World Bioeconomy Forum (WCBEF) virtual event to be broadcast live from Finland
BASF and Isobionics launch Isobionics Santalol, an alternative to sandalwood oil As an alternative to sandalwood oil, Isobionics Santalol is particularly suitable for use in perfumes and exclusive personal care product
BASF und Isobionics bringen mit Isobionics Santalol eine Alternative zu Sandelholzöl auf den Markt Isobionics Santalol eignet sich als Alternative für Sandelholzöl besonders für die Anwendung in Parfümen und exklusiven Körperpflegeprodukte
Converting Ethanol to Butanol: The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to Catalyxx’s Ethanol Technology Check out Catalyxx’s tech status, the economics behind the tech for ethanol producers
13 August 20209 September 2021 Chemical recycling of polyurethane waste New, Spanish project focuses on three main waste streams to obtain new, high-quality polyols that can be used to manufacture polyurethane again
“New markets are actually old markets” Dr. Partanen describes how she assesses the market development for biocomposites and how the competition between glass fibres and natural fibres is shaping up
„Neue Märkte sind eigentlich alte Märkte“ Dr. Asta Partanen beschreibt die Marktentwicklung für Biokomposite und wie sich der Wettbewerb zwischen Glasfasern und Naturfasern gestaltet
Mondi Syktyvkar commissions a new crude tall oil plant New plant will help to manage the increased production capacity of Mondi´s Syktyvkar mill
An interview with Pasi Laine, CEO of Valmet. “We are happy to see that green recovery is part of many regions’ response on how to build growth after the pandemic” Valmet’s mission is “converting renewable resources into sustainable results”
Ionic Liquid Bursts Open Wood Fibres In Minutes Process could make wood more usable as a substitute for fossil resources
Ionische Flüssigkeit sprengt Holzfasern in wenigen Minuten Prozess könnte Holz als Ersatz für fossile Rohstoffe besser nutzbar machen
12 August 20205 August 2020 Cielo’s biodiesel refinery faces opposition in Cypress County Company has plans to build a facility to transform organic waste into what it calls “Renewable diesel fuel” through a patented, but chemical process
“Today there are biocomposites for practically every application” In the first part of the interview Dr. Asta Partanen describes how she assesses the future market development for biocomposites and where the growth drivers lie
“Es gibt heute Biokomposite für praktisch jede Anwendung” Wie sie die künftige Marktentwicklung für Biokomposite beurteilt und wo die Wachstumstreiber liegen, beschreibt Dr. Asta Partanen im ersten Teil des Interviews
MEP: Precision farming should be part of member states’ recovery plans Precision farming practices, including digital farming, are the best way to deliver the EU’s strategic goals of being green, smart and safe
Uncovering the architecture of natural photosynthetic machinery Researchers at the University of Liverpool have uncovered the molecular architecture and organisational landscape of thylakoid membranes
11 August 20208 August 2020 The CPOPC secretariat responding to the statement of the European Commission on palm oil sustainability European Commission recognises the efforts of producing countries and stakeholders and continue to make towards a production strategy with best balances
Risiken und Folgen von Stürmen minimieren Projekt WINMOL entwickelt Modell zur Abschätzung der Sturmgefährdung von Forstflächen
BIOnTop obtains promising results in the development of new recyclable and compostable packaging European project conducted by AIMPLAS defining the specifications for PLA-based products with customized end of life and properties
Researchers develop an optical fiber made of gel derived from marine algae Seaweed Agar used for Optical Fiber Production in Brazil
KomSilva entwickelt medialen Werkzeugkoffer für die Forstkommunikation Leitfaden, Podcast und Co. erleichtern Forstakteuren Waldbesitzeransprache und Öffentlichkeitsarbeit
Carbiolice links up with Barbier to launch new PLA-based biodegradable mulch film New additive called Evanesto enables PLA to biodegrade at ambient temperatures, considerably speeding up the biodegradation process of the PLA at the end of life
Total Corbion donates PLA Luminy for the production of 3D printed face shields Twelve large scale 3D printers have been used to print the full frame and closed top face shields in an artists studio
Sustainable HVO Fuel for Asphalt Equipment from BAM BAM reduces CO2 emissions through its asphalt processing teams by up to 89%
‘Not all biomass is carbon neutral’, industry admits Leading industry figures acknowledge that not all biomass brings benefits to the climate
10 August 20208 August 2020 BioTHOP ‘EU Life Project’ We’ll take the lot! Upcycling bio & synthetic Hops harvest residuals
BioTHOP ‘EU-Life Projekt’ Wir nehmen alles! Upcycling von biologischem und synthetischem Hopfen - Ernterückstände
Nextchem and LanzaTech Sign an agreement to promote circular ethanol production NextChem's #CircularDistrict model is enhanced with a new dimension: in addition to hydrogen and methanol derived from the chemical conversion of plasmix and non-recyclable dry waste, it will now be possible to obtain ethanol, an important chemical for sustainable fuels and disinfectant production
Coperion supports RenCom in production of durable biomaterial New extruder technology has been developed to produce the innovative, lignin-based biomaterial named "Renol"
Coperion: Extrusionssystem für schwedische RenCom zur Produktion von ligninbasiertem Biowerkstoff Neues Extrudersystem wurde eigens für die Herstellung des innovativen, ligninbasierten Werkstoffs "Renol" entwickelt
Finally! A Recyclable Moisture Barrier Coating for the Food Packaging Industry Cortec® Corporation has pioneered EcoShield® Barrier Coating, an environmentally friendly alternative to polyethylene and wax paper coatings
Dairy waste is being turned into bioplastics and plant food Ireland: Finding sustainable uses for dairy waste is increasingly important as demand for milk grows
Scientists from Russia and Germany to Develop New Biotechnology Using Algae Researchers completed an international joint project to create a resource and CO2-neutral energy closed-loop technology from microalgae
Plaintiffs appeal EU court ruling on wood biomass USIPA stressed that wood biomass is currently the EU’s largest single source of renewable energy
7 August 20207 August 2020 What the oil crash means for bioplastics The majority are happy to pay 5% extra for a green product, but this drops rapidly if the price difference grows any further
Innovative Werkstoffe: Abbaubare Biopolymere für 3D-Druck und Mikro-Spritzguss Kooperationsprojekt untersucht das Verhalten diverser Naturfasern im 3D-Druckprozess
Report: EU wood pellet demand expected to increase in 2020 According to the report, the EU currently produces approximately 30 percent of world pellet production, but accounts for 50 percent of global consumption
14 MSEK to produce forest based materials that will replace fossil-based plastics Swedish firm receives funding boost to develop lignin-to-plastic technology
Katherina Reiche übernimmt Vorsitz beim Wasserstoffrat der Bundesregierung UNIPER-Chef: Deutschland kann Vorreiter bei Wasserstoff werden
Bottle Up to launch in WHSmith stores across the UK Brand aims to aid the widespread international single-use plastic crisis by stocking Bottle Up in popular destinations across Europe
Dow Giving New Life to Old Mattresses Dow Polyurethanes to create a circular economy for polyurethanes
Mastercard Leads the Payments Industry Forward to a More Sustainable Future Directory of Sustainable Card Materials and Vendors Now Available. 60+ Financial Institutions have Issued Cards Made from Recyclable, Bio-Sourced, Chlorine-Free, Degradable and Ocean Plastics
Neste delivers sustainable aviation fuel to San Francisco International Airport – first company to deliver it via pipeline Neste is the first company to deliver sustainable aviation fuel to SFO using existing multi-product pipeline infrastructure.
Agriculture Leaders Urge EPA To Allow Public Comment on CO2 Emissions from Annual Crops Biogenic CO2 Coalition Urges EPA to Consider Public Comments on Removing Roadblock to Rural Economy
6 August 20203 August 2020 Wool Industry Releases First Full Wool LCA First Full Wool LCA Reveals Importance of Use Phase
Schaufenster Bioökonomie: Bakterien sollen Waschmittel und mehr aus Holz produzieren Nahrungs- & Waschmittel, Arzneien & Pflanzenschutz: Uni Hohenheim will nachhaltige Produktion umweltfreundlicher Biotenside im künftigen Laubholz-Technikum erproben
“B-Corp” certification for Novamont, making it also a “Benefit Corporation” With a score of 104, Novamont has become part of a global movement that is rewriting the way of doing business in the world
A new ‘OK Compost’ certified label material for thermal applications from Avery Dennison Innovative material uses a new facestock/adhesive combination to ensure a robust and practical material that needs no special storage conditions