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22 September 202017 September 2020

Veganes Leder aus Pilzen

Biologische Herstellung unter Nutzung landwirtschaftlicher Abfallprodukte

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In situ Biogas Upgrading by CO2-to-CH4 Bioconversion

This opinion article reviews the state of the art of this technology and identifies some obstacles and opportunities of biological in-situ upgrading technologies

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21 September 202017 September 2020

German Packaging Award in the category “Sustainability” for development from the Fraunhofer ISC

Dr. Sabine Amberg-Schwab developed sustainable multifunctional barrier coatings for easily recyclable, biobased or compostable packaging

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Deutscher Verpackungspreis in der Kategorie “Nachhaltigkeit” für Entwicklung aus dem Fraunhofer ISC

Dr. Sabine Amberg-Schwab entwickelte multifunktionelle Barrierelacke für leicht recycelbare, biobasierte bzw. kompostierbare Verpackungen

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Haldor Topsoe sets out to become the global leader in technologies to reduce carbon emissions

Guided by its new vision, company will lead the transition of more areas to the benefit of customers, the climate, and the world

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Sachsenröder stellt einen extrem belastbaren Kunststoff mithilfe der Natur her

Für den Hersteller ein Wermutstropfen: Sein Naturfasermaterial hält ewig...

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Omya presents extended portfolio of high-performance and bio-based barrier coatings for food packaging

Omya set recyclability of the coated paper and board material as a top priority for its barrier coatings

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In ‘landmark decision’, Pakistan approves industrial use of cannabis and hemp

Minister for science and technology Fawad Chaudhry said the move will help Pakistan enter the billion-dollar Cannabidiol (CBD) market

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Absolut Rolls Out 2,000 Paper Bottle Prototypes

The Absolut Company (TAC) says they are rolling out 2,000 paper bottle prototypes as part of the Paper Bottle Company initiative

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This 100% biodegradable packaging material is made from brewers’ spent grain!

Being a 100% biodegradable, Trebodur is a perfect choice for creating products that are used and thrown at large events or even in PR packages

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18 September 20209 September 2021

Cascades with carbon dioxide: Making substances out of CO2

Spanish researchers have developed a conceptually new process to produce carbonates from CO₂ and basic, easily accessible building blocks

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The Start-Up Carbiolice reveals its purpose and launches its revolutionary solution that makes the plastic disappear into the compostin less than 200 days!

Company has developed a solution to make polylactic acid plastic fully compostable, even in domestic conditions

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Biologisch abbaubares Verbundmaterial: Fortschritt aus Mitteleuropa

EU-Projekt 'Biocompack' will auch den östlichen Teil Europas an die Bioökonomie anschließen

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A new method for making a key component of plastics

Bacteria create ethylene in a tech-friendly way

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Cradle to Cradle: Going circular

All dopper bottles are now tried and tested to fit in a circular economy

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Cradle to Cradle: die Kreislaufwirtschaft

Seit diesem Sommer sind alle Dopper-Flaschen aus dem derzeitigen Sortiment Cradle-to-Cradle zertifiziert

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Competitive Edge: Velocys

Company is developing a proprietary technology which enables the production of sustainable transport fuels from a variety of waste materials

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A Shift Towards Biotechnology: Social Opinion in the EU

This short article analyses, compares, and describes the knowledge, doubts, and concerns of Europeans about biotechnology and genetic engineering over the past 20 years

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Future design: What ‘living’ clothes can do to absorb carbon emissions

Fashion is one of the world's most polluting industries

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17 September 202016 September 2020

Polymer fiber-coating makes natural-fiber-reinforced plastics more resilient

In collaboration with the University of Guelph, researchers at the Fraunhofer WKI have created novel NFRP by using technical thermoplastics combined with coated natural fibers

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Durch polymere Faserbeschichtung werden naturfaserverstärkte Kunststoffe belastbarer

Forschende am Fraunhofer WKI haben mit der University of Guelph technische Thermoplaste mit beschichteten Naturfasern zu neuartigen NFK entwickelt

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New biocomposite spike secures robot mower perimeter wires securely and sustainably

Swedish company has developed the first completely biodegradable solution for fastening down the perimeter wires that keep robot mowers within bounds

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Novartis’s Andrew Topen appointed as new chairman of EuropaBio

Topen highlighted his chairmanship of EuropaBio, as it holds a unique position to promote biotechnology innovations to set the course towards Europe’s economic recovery

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UBQ Materials confirms plans to build conversion plant in the Netherlands

World’s first bio-based material made of unsorted organic, paper and plastic is qualified as ‘The most climate positive thermoplastic material on the planet.”

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HEINEKEN UK eliminates plastic from millions of cans as it rolls out innovative sustainable packaging across thousands of UK retailers, despite COVID-19 challenges

New innovative cardboard topper replacing plastic rings on Heineken^®, Foster’s and Kronenbourg 1664 launches in UK retailers this summer, eliminating plastic from supermarket shelves

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Plants without the plant? A look at cannabinoids made with yeasts instead of plants

We’ve covered beef without the cow, pork without the pig, but what about plants without the plant?

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16 September 202011 September 2020

Wool-like material can remember and change shape

Material could be used in smart textiles, medical devices and more

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DIN CERTCO am Puls der Zeit: DINplus Bioabfall-Beutel

Um kürzere Rottezeiten zu erhalten, hat DIN CERTCO eine Kennzeichnung entwickelt, die ein Maximum von 6 Wochen bei vollständiger Kompostierung zusichert

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DIN CERTCO cutting the edge: DINplus Biowaste Bags

In order to get shorter rotting times, DIN CERTCO has developed a certification system that requires a maximum rotting time of 6 weeks for the complete composting

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Synthetisches Benzin: Wenig effizient, aber sinnvoll

Aus Strom Benzin zu machen, ist ziemlich energieaufwendig. Doch die Chance des synthetischen Kraftstoffs ist paradoxerweise der Klimaschutz

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EU microplastics ban set to make a growing problem worse

The typical cast of powerful industrial polluters has secured a loophole that excludes nano, the most dangerous form of microplastic

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A Norwegian Startup Is Turning Dry Deserts Into Fertile Cropland

Desert Control team using their specially designed Liquid Nanoclay spray which mixes water and clay to help bind sand particles. The spray has had a dramatic effect

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Using light-harvesting polymers to speed up photosynthesis in algae

In this new effort, the researchers looked into the possibility of speeding up the photosynthesis process in algae for making biofuels

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15 September 202021 September 2020

Hemp associations from all over the world join forces and speak out: industrial hemp is an agricultural product, not a drug

Recent preliminary conclusion made by the European Commission, by which extracts from industrial hemp varieties of Cannabis sativa L. are being considered as narcotics, prompts the need to collectively demand scientifically-based and transparent policies

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Stora Enso: Pilotanlage für biobasierten Schaumstoff in Planung

Biofaserschaumstoffe sind recycel- und biologisch abbaubar und sind zunächst zur Anwendung als Schutzverpackungen und Polsterungen vorgesehen

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Emery Oleochemicals Extends Eco-Friendly Polyols Product Line with Ester Plasticizers & Showcases at CTT 2020 Virtual Week Event

EMEROX Ester Plasticizers offer low viscosity, low water solubility, excellent low temperature performance, and have excellent thermal stability

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Oil industry placing risky bet on plastics, report says

Surging plastic use has caused a pollution crisis, with least 8 million tonnes thought to end up in oceans every year

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„Mein(e) Plastik ist bio!“ – Wettbewerb startet in Kürze

Von August bis Ende November 2020 können Teilnehmende eigene Kreationen aus Biokunststoff einreichen und dabei attraktive Preise gewinnen.

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On the EU’s menu: the Common Agricultural Policy

Faced with a combined climate, health and biodiversity crisis, MEPs need to be held accountable when interfering with science

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Potential challenges and opportunities of using chemical recycling for plastic wastes

Collective action is needed to build technologies that transform plastic waste to value as by chemical re-processing or advanced recycling

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Plastikfreies Flächenmaterial aus Chitin und Kaffeesatz

Neuartiges Flächenmaterial namens Tômtex besteht aus gelöstem Chitin mit verschiedenen Biomasse-Additiven und lässt sich vielseitig verarbeiten

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All green products start with a #Greensource

Climate neutrality with Europe’s forest fibre industry

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EC launches public consultation on potential revision of REDII

The REDII is the EU’s main renewable energy policy legislation

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14 September 202010 September 2020

EU publication: Biodegradable and compostable plastics

Challenges and opportunities

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Kann denn Kunststoff Bio sein?

Biokunststofftool und Sonderheft über den Einsatz von biobasierten Kunststoffen für die Verpackung von Lebensmitteln

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German, Benelux hydrogen demand could rise five-fold to 2050: study

Aurora Research: Future hydrogen output could mainly be used to replace fossil fuels in the manufacturing processes of steel, chemicals or cement

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Hoffnungsträger der Energiewende – wo der grüne Wasserstoff herkommt

Grüner Wasserstoff soll ein wichtiger Bestandteil der neuen Energiewelt werden. Wo das Gas aber produziert werden soll, scheint noch nicht ganz klar

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Bio-based industries equipped to help Europe meet its waste objectives

Research by ZWE and BIC maps bio-waste collection and potential

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Entfernung von Klimagas aus der Luft: Warum der CO2-Staubsauger keine Wundermaschine ist

Um ihre Klimaziele zu erreichen, wird die Menschheit auch CO₂ aus der Luft wieder einfangen müssen. Die Technik hat aber auch ihre Schattenseiten

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Essential Requirements for Packaging should consider benefits of bioplastics

Currently, EU legislation defines a ‘hierarchy’ in waste management, where waste prevention and re-use are the most preferred options, followed by recycling