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6 January 202118 December 2020

Still paying for broken smartphone display? Now, It is automatically fixed

Korean researchers found Linseed oil for use in self-healing smartphone screens

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ThinKing December 2020: Wood, hemp, and chicken feathers – creating technical components from natural fibres

The injection blow moulding or “fibre injection moulding” (FIM) process uses three mould halves to manufacture components

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ThinKing Dezember 2020: Holz, Hanf und Hühnerfedern – mit Fasern aus der Natur zu technischen Bauteilen

Das Faserblasverfahren oder FIM nutzt drei Werkzeugsektionen, um ein Bauteil zu fertigen

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Opportunities in fiber-based food packaging

Production capacity of paper food packaging in Europe has been trending higher annually since 2013

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Increased household collection of used cooking oil means better climate protection

In many countries, used cooking oils are already being collected from restaurants and the food industry. But their full potential is far from being reached

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Engineers go microbial to store energy, sequester CO2

The key: Let bioengineered microbes do all the work

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The European Circular Bioeconomy Fund welcomes Nestlé as an investor to accelerate sustainable innovation in Europe

With the commitment of Nestlé, ECBF Management GmbH has successfully raised €175 million in total

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5 January 202124 February 2021

nova experts introduced: Nicolas Hark (M.Sc.Agricultural Economics)

Agriculture, economics, policy & regulations, markets

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Braskem America and Encina Announce Intent to Develop Circular Feedstock Agreement for Production of Recycled Polypropylene

Company is considering three locations in the northeast, and it should complete site selection in the first quarter of 2021

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German Sustainability Award Design 2021: OceanSafe wins

The Krefeld-based start-up OceanSafe received the German Sustainability Award Design 2021 as a “pioneer”

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Deutscher Nachhaltigkeitspreis Design 2021: OceanSafe gewinnt

Das Krefelder Start-up OceanSafe hat den Deutschen Nachhaltigkeitspreis Design 2021 als „Vorreiter“ verliehen bekommen

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Aphria and Tilray Combine to Create Largest Global Cannabis Company with Pro Forma Revenue C$874 million (US$685 million)

The Combined Company will will have principal offices in the United States, Canada, Portugal and Germany, and it will operate under the Tilray corporate name

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Mega-Deal in der Cannabisbranche: Tilray und Aphria fusionieren zu neuem Marktführer

Aphria und Tilray schließen sich zusammen. Die beiden kanadischen Firmen gehören schon jetzt zu den größten Anbietern für medizinisches Cannabis

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Sanitation Districts Expand Food Waste Recycling System to Produce Vehicle Fuel

With a new biogas purification system, the Los Angeles County District is enabled to  produce renewable natural gas as fuel for vehicles like cars, buses and trucks

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Valorising emissions from steel – making into sustainable products

European Union awards 21M € for demonstration of industrial symbiosis concept between the steel and chemical industry

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The European Circular Bioeconomy Fund has raised €175 million to foster sustainable innovations

First venture fund exclusively dedicated to the bioeconomy in Europe, closes its second round with €93 million in commitments

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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