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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

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Bioabfälle als wertvoller Rohstoff für Hightech-Produkte

Innovationscluster „Waste2Value – Mikroorganismen verändern die Westpfalz“ soll den wirtschaftlichen Strukturwandel durch biotechnologische – bioverfahrenstechnische Innovationen voranbringen

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Are all renewable aviation fuels equally sustainable?

This article focuses on dedicated lipids (fats) to renewable aviation fuels production

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Microbes working together multiply biomass conversion possibilities

With the race for renewable energy sources in full swing, plants offer one of the most promising candidates for replacing crude oil

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Strukturfarben aus Cellulose-Polymeren

Selbstorganisation von responsiven photonischen Biomaterialien in „flüssigen Murmeln“

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11 September 20208 September 2020

TOMS is expanding its sustainability efforts using carbon-negative material

Company to add the innovative I'm green^TM bio-based EVA from Braskem to its framework of earth-friendly materials

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Expert view: The future is in our hands – recognising the true potential of next generation carbon capture technology

While the EU wants to cut CO₂ emissions by 40% compared to 1990 levels, consumer demand for materials with significant carbon footprint is increasing

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Hintergrundpapier: Plastikpolitik in Deutschland und der EU

Aktuelle Gesetze und Initiativen

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Introducing Global Searchable CCU Map, Updated LCA TEA Guidelines

Geographic Information System analysis in our global tracker of research, policy, and startup locations provides deep insights into the confluence of research, commercialization, and policy drivers

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Can yeast oil save rainforests from palm oil plantation pressure?

Palm oil is cheap, plentiful, and extremely useful — but its production involves destroying tropical rainforests. Startups are racing to replace palm oil with oil from yeast cultures. Can they beat palm oil's low price?

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Haldor Topsoe joins ambitious sustainable fuel project in Denmark

The project aims to develop a ground-breaking hydrogen and sustainable fuel facility based on electrolysis in the Greater Copenhagen Area

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Mini power plants from coated algae

Biofuels and closed materials cycles due to bio-templating

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Mini-Kraftwerke aus beschichteten Blaualgen

Treibstoff und raffinerte Materialkreisläufe dank Biotemplating

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10 September 20207 September 2020

Toyochem Launches New Biodegradable Polyurethane Adhesive

Newly developed product is suitable for materials for several industries where the use of biodegradable materials are preferred

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The use of forest biomass for climate change mitigation: dispelling some misconceptions

Is energy from woody biomass positive for the climate?

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Tômtex is a leather alternative made from waste seafood shells and coffee grounds

According to the Vietnamese designer Uyen Tran, the biodegradable material is durable while remaining soft enough to be hand-stitched or machine-sewn

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Tech-Startup Mi Terro produziert T-Shirts aus verdorbener Milch

Unternehmen hat ein innovatives Verfahren entwickelt, um Lebensmittelabfälle zu verwerten und daraus hochwertige Kleidung herzustellen

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Face masks for bartenders made from sour milk

A spirits brand in the UK has created face masks from discarded milk

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NTU Singapore scientists use fruit peel to turn old batteries into new

The team demonstrated their concept using orange peel, which recovered precious metals from battery waste efficiently

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New Nitrogen Assembly Carbon catalyst has potential to transform chemical manufacturing

he scientists performed experiments with a type of heterogeneous catalyst in which the design and placement of nitrogen on the carbon surface greatly influenced the catalytic activity of the material

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9 September 20209 September 2021

HEXPOL TPE Expands Range of Biobased Thermoplastic Elastomers

Series now includes grades based on Styrenic Block Copolymer and Thermoplastic Polyolefin technologies, with amounts of renewable content to over 90%

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HEXPOL TPE erweitert Sortiment an biobasierten thermoplastischen Elastomeren

Serie umfasst nun Materialien auf der Basis von Styrol-Block-Copolymeren und Thermoplastischen Polyolefinen mit einem erneuerbaren Anteil von bis zu über 90%

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Stora Enso to build a pilot plant for bio-based packaging foam

Bio-based foams are renewable and recyclable and can be used in packaging, for example, to replace oil-based polymer foams

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Clariant: Bio-Farb- und Additivmasterbatches zertifiziert

Fünf Clariant Werke in Europa und Asien haben Zertifizierungen zur Bio-Abbaubarkeit der Werkstoffe erhalten

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Missouri S&T research on soybean oil may benefit manufacturers, farmers and environment

Two chemical researchers added nanoparticles to high oleic soybean oil and increased cooling capacity, enhanced viscosity, stability, and thermal conductivity

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Spotlight on outdoor clothing: Biodegradable fleece made from wood cellulose

Outdoor specialist Vaude comes along with a wood fiber-based Lyocell fleece, which can biodegrade in any environment in about 90 days

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Cleaning our Homes while Cleaning the Sky CarbonSmart™ Products hit the Stores in Switzerland!

Switzerland’s largest retail company and its subsidiary have launched a new range of cleaning products, containing LanzaTech ethanol made from recycled pollution