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27 October 202022 October 2020

Toyobo agrees tie-up with Dutch bioventure company to produce 100% biobased resin that outstrips PET barrier performance

Toyobo plans to market PEF as a new material that surpasses PET in terms of barrier performance

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ANL releases 2020 updates to GREET Models

Major expansion and updates to the GREET Models for 2020 include a new “E-fuel” tab that covers several e-fuel production pathways and a carbon capture and storage option

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The European Forest Strategy takes a step forward

The EU Forest Strategy will need to be consistent with other relevant policies in place at different levels to enable local players to benefit fully from it

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Our bio-based Pebax® material, in the heart of the Wave Rider 24 of Mizuno

Mizuno launches the new Wave Rider 24 with a bio-based Pebax Rnew wave plate

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26 October 202021 October 2020

The path forward for a green transition highlighted at EFIB2020

Conference focused on advancing the green economy with biotechnology innovation and included 24 sessions with over 100 speakers

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Flagship EU project aiming to replace toxic solvents with renewable alternatives launches today

The new ReSolute project is addressing the need for plant-based, higher-performing and safer chemicals in Europe

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Baumrinde als Werkstoff der Zukunft

Keine Zauberei: Unter dem Namen "Patronus" werden Wein- und Bierkühler aus biologisch abbaubarer Baumrinde hergestellt

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ADM and Spiber to Partner on Production of Innovative Biobased Polymers

Companies ally their skills to expand the production of Spiber’s innovative Brewed Protein™ polymers for use in apparel and other consumer products

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Plans for UK First Plastic to Hydrogen Facility at Protos Approved

£7m development will transform how plastic waste is dealt with in the region - treating up to 35 tonnes of unrecyclable plastics a day and using it to create a local source of hydrogen

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Virtuelle Baustelle zeigt Einsatzmöglichkeiten für nachwachsende Bau- und Dämmstoffe

Themenseite der FNR erleichtert Verbrauchern die Produktauswahl

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Allégorie Is Making Bags Out of Apples and Mangos

Some pieces even smell like the fruit. Yum

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Article in Science: Solid oxide electrolysis cell technology to unlock the full potential of renewable power

SOEC is a core technology in power-to-X solutions and offers major advantages over alternative electrolysis technologies

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Himachal Duo Turn Pine Needles to Tableware, Make Profits While Preventing Fires

The duo’s intent was not only to protect the environment but also to eliminate the rampant use of plastic in regular-use items

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23 October 202020 October 2020

INOVYN supplies its next generation of sustainable PVC to ‘The Hope Project’

BIOVYN^TM is a specialist grade of PVC made using a renewable feedstock derived from wood-based residue from the forestry industry

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NENU2PHAR Project Kick-Off

New project will develop an original route of production PHA bioplastics from microalgae biomass and selection of bacteria strains

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Larger scale production unit for uniquely degradable bioplastic

Parties sign cooperation agreement

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Hyundai Motor’s Delivery of XCIENT Fuel Cell Trucks in Europe Heralds Its Commercial Truck Expansion to Global Markets

First seven units of the world’s first mass-produced heavy-duty fuel cell truck delivered to customers in Switzerland start hauling today, emitting only water vapor

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Biokerosin: Auf dem Weg zum klimaneutralen Fliegen

Zwei Prozent jeder Tankfüllung deutscher Flugzeuge sollen bis 2030 aus E-Kerosin bestehen. Zum CO₂-neutralen Fliegen fehlen dann allerdings immer noch 98 Prozent

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Bacterial cellulose degradation system could give boost to biofuels production

New findings of Japanese researchers could help reduce the cost and environmental impact of the use of biomass, including biofuel production

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The Revolutionary Technology that coverts Green Energy to Liquid Fuel using waste CO2

The new MefCO₂ project aims to eliminate energy fluctuations in green energy production by transforming intermittent renewables into dispensable energy

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Cyanobacteria as “green” catalysts in biotechnology

Cyanobacteria are environmentally friendly and readily available biocatalysts for the production of new chemicals

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Cyanobakterien als „grüne“ Katalysatoren in der Biotechnologie

Cyanobakterien sind umweltfreundliche und gut verfügbare Biokatalysatoren zur Herstellung neuer Chemikalien

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Host Systems for the Production of Recombinant Spider Silk

This review discusses the recent advances in exploiting an increasingly diverse range of host platforms in the heterologous production of recombinant spidroins

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22 October 20209 September 2021

SOL Group invests with CropEnergies €15 million in the recovery of biogenic CO2 by alcoholic fermentation in Belgium

From 2021 up to 65,000 tonnes of biogenic CO₂ of the highest purity will be captured annually

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Biobasierte Additive für Kunststoffe

Studie zeigt Stand, Potenziale und Forschungsbedarf auf

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Chemport Europe presents Saccharide Agenda for the Northern Netherlands

“Saccharide offers opportunities for chemistry and agriculture”

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Global Acrylic Acid Derivatives Market Overview

Competitions Analysis by Manufacturers and Forecast to 2026

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The construction of UPM’s innovative biochemicals facility starts in Germany

The biorefinery investment of EUR 550 million is a major milestone in UPM’s strategic transformation

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Bio-Kunststoffe aus Holz: UPM beginnt mit dem Bau einer weltweit einzigartigen Bioraffinerie in Leuna

Insgesamt 550 Millionen Euro investiert UPM in den Bau der Bioraffinerie

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21 October 202021 October 2020

nova-Experts introduced: Pauline Ruiz (M. Sc.)

Polymer science, Life Cycle Assessment and sustainable chemistry

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Newlight Technologies Completes $45MM Series F Expansion Finance Round

Single-use plastic demand is on the rise, driven by the world's need for products that promote hygiene and convenience

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CO2 als Rohstoff: Geförderte Versuchsanlage in Betrieb

Das Rheticus-Projekt beweist, wie die Power-to-X Idee erfolgreich in die Praxis umgesetzt werden kann

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DNFI Innovation in Natural Fibres Award 2020: Dr. Noureddine Abidi Wins 2020 Award

“Production of bioplastic films from low-quality cotton fibers”

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Messer baut neue CO2-Rückgewinnungsanlage in Frankreich

Neues Werk soll Messer's CO₂-Quellen weiter diversifizieren und so eine zuverlässige Gasversorgung der Kundschaft gewährleisten

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Messer to build CO2-recovery unit at Vertex Bioenergy site in France

The new plant is part of Messer’s long-term strategy to continue to diversify its CO₂ sourcing and to ensure a reliable gas supply

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Why the search for the perfect vegan leather starts on the forest floor

One of the biggest challenges with fungi-derived leather is making a uniform "mat" with consistent thickness, appearance and color, while to balance durability with biodegradability

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Braskem sets plastic sales record for Brazil in September

The increased sales mark a recovery from the sharp declines in plastic demand that hit the country in April and May

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20 October 202015 October 2020

Danimer Scientific, a Next Generation Bioplastics Company, to Become a Public Company

High-growth industry leader with blue chip customer contracts demonstrating large-scale demand for PHA-based biodegradable plastics

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Danimer Scientific: Biokunststoffproduzent fusioniert mit Live Oak

Aufstrebender Industrieführer beweist die großflächige Nachfrage nach PHA-basierten bioabbaubaren Kunststoffen mit Blue Chip-Kundenaufträgen

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Wärtsilä to supply a major LNG/bioLNG production plant for CO2-neutral transport fuels

The Cologne-located plant will liquefy gas from the natural gas grid to produce carbon-neutral LNG. It will have a capacity of approximately 100,000 tons per year

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Second Life für Plastikmüll

GoPlastikNeutral will Pyrolyse-Wiederverwertung vorantreiben

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Röchling Automotive puts sustainable organic plastic on the market

First company to apply a polylactide-based biopolymer into the automotive sector  

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Röchling Automotive bringt nachhaltigen Biokunststoff auf den Markt

Erstes Unternehmen auf dem Markt, welches ein patentiertes Polylactid-basiertes Biopolymer im Autobau einsetzt

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Perstorp introducing world’s first renewable Oxo products

With 2-EHA Pro and Valeric Acid Pro there is now a renewable alternative to help users lower their carbon footprint

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Amen grows carbon-negative mycelium packaging to ship its candles

New, innovative packaging was created by Grown.bio, based on a process developed by US company Ecovative

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‘World first’ tea capsules made using SABIC’S TRUCIRCLE™ solution for certified circular polypropylene

The launch represented an innovative use of recycled, transparent plastic capsules, representing an exciting step towards a more sustainable future with products which are easier to recycle

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The World’s First Vegan Cactus Leather Boxing Gloves Are Here

Boxing apparel company Sanabul partners with Desserto to debut the world’s first cactus leather boxing gloves

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19 October 202019 October 2020

For the first time the innovation award “Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year” will be granted at the “2^nd International Conference on Cellulose Fibres”, 2–3 February 2021, Cologne (Germany)

The conference will be held as hybrid event – as physical meeting in which an online audience also participates

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Green Deal: Commission adopts new Chemicals Strategy towards a toxic-free environment

The production of chemicals is the fourth major industry sector of the EU, directly employing around 1,2 million people

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Grüner Deal: Kommission verabschiedet neue Chemikalienstrategie für eine schadstofffreie Umwelt

Die Chemikalienproduktion ist der viertgrößte Industriezweig in der EU, in dem rund 1,2 Mio. Menschen direkt beschäftigt sind