6 October 20201 October 2020 natureplus: Klimaverträglichkeit der Produkte wird bewertet Die von natureplus definierten Anforderungen bezeichnen ein Mindestmaß an Klimaverträglichkeit und Energieeffizienz und sind in jedem Fall einzuhalten
natureplus: Climate compatibility of the products is evaluated The requirements defined by natureplus designate a minimum level of climate compatibility and energy efficiency and must be complied within all cases
This fungus-based coffin doesn’t preserve your corpse. It decomposes it Delft University of Technology researcher has come up with what is surely one of the most original startup ideas of 2020
Sustainable Plastics Inspired by Nature Plant-based plastics offer a sustainable alternative to traditional petrochemical plastics. Scientists and engineers are making the shift easier by fine-tuning the structure and function of these biomaterials while also developing better processing techniques
Mars habitats could be built from a super-strong bio-material made of bug shells Javier Fernandez and their team want to give Martian habitats the toughness of arthropod exoskeletons
Not Your Average Refinery Review led by PNNL researchers offers a vision of sustainable energy production through electrochemical reduction
Multifunctional microbe simplifies processing of plant-derived fuels, chemicals ORNL researchers got an organism to co-utilize multiple compounds in a single bioreactor, gaining a better understanding of how these different pathways interact
5 October 20209 September 2021 Call for abstracts: 2nd International Conference on Cellulose Fibres, 2–3 February 2021, Cologne (Germany) Lenzing, Levaco Chemicals and Kelheim Fibres will support the conference as gold sponsors. Further sponsors are welcome.
Evonik, Siemens commission artificial photosynthesis pilot plant at Marl Rheticus demonstrates how the Power-to-X idea can be successfully put into practice
Reeboks erster pflanzlicher Laufschuh ist da Der Forever Floatride Grow wurde aus pflanzenbasierten Materialien entwickelt und ist ab Oktober im E-Shop von Reebok erhältlich
Kelheim Fibres nominated for Sustainability Heroes Award The award is presented by DQS (German Association for Sustainability) and DGQ (German Association for Quality) to pioneers in sustainability
Kelheim Fibres für Sustainability Heroes Award nominiert Der Preis von der DQS (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Nachhaltigkeit) und der DGQ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Qualität) ergeht an Vorreiter im Bereich Nachhaltigkeit
Sugarcane waste upcycled into plastic-free packaging ‘Dispose SupraPulp the same way you would your salad’
Neste and Shell sign an agreement to increase the supply of sustainable aviation fuel Cooperation brings together Neste’s expertise in the production and supply of renewable diesel and SAF with Shell Aviation’s world-class credentials in supplying and managing fuel around the world
Neste: Sweden becomes a frontrunner in sustainable aviation Neste will have the capacity to produce some 1.5 million tons of sustainable aviation fuel annually by 2023
Germany to ban plastic straws by mid-2021 The new law passed by Germany’s lower house of parliament will halt the sale of certain single-use plastics by July 2021
2 October 202029 September 2020 Future transitions for the Bioeconomy towards Sustainable Development and a Climate-Neutral Economy Knowledge Synthesis Final Report
Better catalysts for a sustainable bioeconomy Zeolites have the potential to make a bioeconomy based on renewable resources possible
Bessere Katalysatoren für eine nachhaltige Bioökonomie Zeolithe haben das Potenzial, eine Bioökonomie auf Basis nachwachsender Rohstoffe möglich zu machen
NatureWorks announces additional lactide monomer purification technology to expand the availability of Ingeo biopolymer from Blair facility The manufacturing upgrades increase NatureWorks' responsiveness to rapidly evolving market dynamics and high demand for Ingeo™️ (PLA) biomaterials
LIGNOLOC® now with technical approval The collated nail made of wood from RAIMUND BECK GmbH received the National technical approval / general construction technique permit
Bauzulassung für LIGNOLOC® Holznägel Der magazinierte Nagel aus Holz der RAIMUND BECK GmbH erhielt die Allgemeine bauaufsichtliche Zulassung / Allgemeine Bauartgenehmigung
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
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
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
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
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
Jugend forscht 2021: „Lass Zukunft da.“ Motto ermutigt Kinder und Jugendliche, Verantwortung zu übernehmen und Konzepte für die Zukunft zu gestalten
Mogu Acoustic // Finalist @Plastic Prize 2020 New life to used plastic and waste, exploring their endless possibilities of transformation
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
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
Grüne Chemie – Nachhaltige p-Xylol-Produktion Das Team "Bioraffinerie und nachhaltige Chemie" hat einen grünen und nachhaltigen Ansatz für die selektive pXL-Synthese entwickelt
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
„Bioplastik“ ist keine unbedenkliche Alternative zu herkömmlichen Kunststoffen Laborstudie zur Toxizität von Produkten aus Biomaterialien
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
Neues Recyclingverfahren für gebrauchte Windeln Babywindeln produzieren Berge von Müll. Acib-Forscher haben einen neuartigen biotechnologischen Recyclingprozess auf Basis von Enzymen entwickelt.
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
LanzaTech eyes two more spin-off companies Company is planning to use its core technology to create two other businesses
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
thyssenkrupp baut zweite Biokunststoff-Anlage in China Neue Anlage zur Produktion von jährlich 30.000 Tonnen PLA soll 2021 in China in Betrieb gehen
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
This French firm is making biodegradable face masks using hemp Europe’s first compostable face mask ist made by Geochanvre from hemp canvas
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
Call for abstracts: 2nd International Conference on Cellulose Fibres, 2–3 February 2021, Cologne (Germany)
The future of the chemical and plastics industry: Renewable Carbon
