22 October 201920 October 2019 Novamont increases MATER-BI® production to 150,000 tonnes The increased production capacity (+36%) to be provided by the plant in Patrica, Lazio
Pioneering a path to cleaner fuels and fewer emissions Unconventional greenhouse gas reduction research brings biology and chemistry together in engineering
21 October 201916 October 2019 Carlsberg issues latest Green Fibre Bottle update Two new research prototypes of the Green Fibre Bottle unveiled - Several big players joined the Pacobo® paper bottle community for advanced development
Carlsberg präsentiert neueste Entwicklungen bei der „Green Fibre Bottle“ Zwei neue Forschungsprototypen vorgestellt - Mehrere große Unternehmen haben sich der Paper Bottle Company angeschlossen, um die Flasche zu entwickeln
Novamont Named Winner of the 2019 Innovation in Bioplastics Award Plastics Industry Association recognizing Novamont's years of work in the development of sustainable polymers, within the Mater-Bi family of bioplastic polymers
Biobasierte Kunststoffe auf der Kunststoffmesse K 2019 Fachagentur Nachwachsende Rohstoffe stellt die Ergebnisse aus aktuellen Forschungsprojekten rund um biobasierte Kunststoffe vor
Spinnova and Bergans of Norway to develop sustainable outdoor gear After successfully starting its test facility production line, Spinnova focuses on end product development with partnering brands
Hemp Batteries Are Even More Powerful Than Lithium and Graphene, New Study Shows Researchers in the US found that waste fibers from the hemp plant can be transformed into “ultrafast” super capacitors that are “better than graphene”
ADM Joins Forces with LG Chem to Develop Sustainable Technology for Superabsorbent Polymers Used in Diapers Companies will work jointly towards economically viable commercial production of a 100% biobased acrylic acid using ingredients from ADM corn processing
Adhesives remain a high-growth area for bio-based chemicals developments Research, development and commercialisation of various bio-based adhesive technologies
‘Bring it on,’ EU MP says of trade fight over palm biofuel phase-out The two Southeast Asian countries supply 85 percent of the world’s palm oil, and have denounced the EU policy as discriminatory
18 October 201915 October 2019 SECOS launches New Certified Home Compostable Biopolymer Resin This new grade of Compostable Biopolymer will complement the Company’s existing compostable resin range and opens significant new opportunities
UFOP-“Biodiesel” Assessment Report 2018/19 published New comprehensive report on European biofuel policy published
Neuer BHKW-Brennstoff: Wasserstoffbasierte Speicherkette geschlossen Hochmoderner Haßfurter Elektrolyseur wandelt überschüssigen Strom aus Windenergie- und Solaranlagen in erneuerbaren Wasserstoff um
Stora Enso introduces a renewable paperboard tube for cosmetics packaging to replace plastic Company is also developing biocomposite materials to replace the plastic cap and shoulder of the tube in the future
SKYRE Applies Technology Originally Developed for NASA and U.S. Navy to Help Stem Global CO2 Crisis The CO2RENEW™ enables businesses and manufacturers to convert CO2 waste into streams of economic value
From Environmental Bane to Future Raw Material Jülich and Aachen scientists to konvert by new technologies climate-damaging greenhouse gases to a useful sustainable feedstock
Vom Klimakiller zum Rohstoff der Zukunft Jülicher und Aachener Wissenschaftler wollen das klimaschädliche CO2 mithilfe neuer Technologien als nachhaltigen Rohstoff nutzbar machen
A new strategy for the synthesis of complex natural products Chemists from the University of Basel have succeeded in synthesizing two complex natural products from the group of dithiodiketopiperazines (DTPs)
Eine neue Strategie für die Synthese komplexer Naturstoffe Chemiker der Universität Basel haben erfolgreich zwei komplexe Naturstoffe aus der Klasse der sogenannten Dithioketopiperazine (DTPs) hergestellt
17 October 201915 October 2019 Greenhouse gas-neutral chemistry is technically feasible Study on potential and prerequisites for major CO2 reduction of the industry
Eine treibhausgasneutrale Chemie ist technologisch möglich Neue VCI-Studie analysiert Potenzial und Voraussetzungen für starke CO2-Minderung der Branche
Glenlivet Capsule Collection – Whisky-Cocktails in Kapseln Die schottische Brennerei präsentiert eine etwas andere Cocktail-Idee - Seetang-basierte Umhüllung kann einfach mitverzehrt werden
Biodegradable whisky pods cause ‘a bit of a stir’ A capsule-packaged whisky cocktail from The Glenlivet, concocted as part of London Cocktail Week, is making a splash
The Ocean Cleanup Successfully Catches Plastic in Great Pacific Garbage Patch System 001/B Captures Plastics in All Size Classes – from Microplastics to Ghost Nets
PHA aus dem Berliner Bioreaktor – Biologisch abbaubarer Biokunststoff aus Abfallfetten Sogenannte Knallgasbakterien sollen künftig den biologisch abbaubaren Kunststoff PHA produzieren – für unter 2 Euro pro Kilogramm
High-impact bio-based initiative for a circular Europe Institutional public-private partnerships are needed to ensure the full deployment of the bioeconomy in Europe
Let’s Fill Our Cities With Taller, Wooden Buildings Trees are some of our best allies in solving the climate crisis
Neste to open an office for its growing Renewable Aviation business and launch Neste MY Renewable Diesel in the Netherlands Neste is now launching Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ to climate-conscious fleet customers
16 October 20199 September 2021 Ceramic technologies for highly efficient power-to-X processes Fraunhofer IKTS-researchers in Dresden have developed reactors based on ceramics, which use CO2 and water vapor to produce raw materials for the chemical industry
Keramische Technologien für hocheffiziente Power-to-X-Prozesse Wissenschaftler des Fraunhofer IKTS haben keramikbasierte Reaktoren entwickelt, mit denen aus CO2 und Wasserdampf Grundstoffe für die chemische Industrie herstellbar sind
Sirmax moving into bioplastics Synergies between Sirmax and Microtec will promote the development of biobased materials for the traditional automotive and home appliance sectors of Sirmax
FKuR auf der K2019: Mehrwegbecher aus biobasierten Thermoplasten für nachhaltigen Kaffeegenuss Unternehmen vermarktet auf der K2019 ein praktisches und attraktives Give-away, das eindrucksvoll zeigt, wie sich Einweg- durch Mehrwegprodukte ersetzen lassen
FKuR at K2019: Sustainable reusable cups made from biobased plastics Company merchandise practical and attractive give-away for K2019 that impressively shows how single use products can be replaced by reusable products
LWB-Steinl: Biofibre-Streugranulat schützt Betonstein-Oberflächen Ergebnis der Zusammenarbeit von Biofibre und BPB ist ein Bio-Polyester-Naturfaser-Compound mit einem Biogen-Anteil von mehr als 95 Prozent
Italy’s Bio-on slashes 2019 sales forecast, blames U.S. hedge fund Company have to cut its full-year sales forecast from external customers to 20 million euros, compared with previous guidance for overall revenue of 78 million
Evolved by Nature aims to make supermaterial producers out of silkworms, and Chanel’s a backer Activated Silk technology to replace harsh finishing agents - from nylon to cotton to polyester. They can be produced more sustainably and recycled more safely
Researcher: Biobased, biodegradable polymers may not be as eco-friendly as you think Just because a product is biobased doesn't make it biodegradable
15 October 20199 September 2021 World First Products made from Recycled Pollution Reduce Emissions and Keep Carbon in the Ground! LanzaTech’s vision of a new carbon economy runs on the principle that carbon should be kept in a closed loop material cycle
World’s first combined 2G ethanol and crude lignin oil biorefinery inches closer to reality New bio-refinery at Villaralto, in Cordoba Province, Andalusia will produce second generation ethanol alongside so-called crude lignin oil
Lower CO2 emissions on the horizon for cement Preliminary test runs at a Belgium cement plant successfully demonstrate innovative carbon capture technology
Der Zementherstellung blühen geringere CO2-Emissionen Erste Testläufe in einem belgischen Zementwerk zeigen die Vorzüge einer innovativen Technologie zur Kohlenstoffabscheidung auf
Previous govt’s bioeconomy push fell short in several areas, says audit office PM Juha Sipilä's key bioeconomy projects created few new jobs and did not help the farming sector, auditors concluded
Chemie durch nachwachsende Rohstoffe ersetzen Hochschule Wismar beginnt im Verbundvorhaben „ALBINA“ mit der Erprobung algenbasierter Schmierstoffzusätze
DuPont-Stella McCartney Partnership Yields World’s First Bio-based Faux Fur The new Koba® Fur-Free Fur by Ecopel is made with recycled polyester and up to 100 percent DuPont™ Sorona® plant-based fibers
Digital Farming: Driving productivity and a more sustainable way of farming Agriculture faces many evolving challenges, some from the past and some yet to come
14 October 201910 October 2019 Mitsui Chemicals Group’s Bio-Polypropylene Adopted for Project Commissioned by Ministry of the Environment Industrial-level-trial set to begin to expand the bio-based plastic market with the first of its kind technology
Green Science Alliance Co., Ltd. produces first biodegradable, biocomposite bottle Because its raw material is an abundant natural resource, nanocellulose is an excellent choice for use as a green, next-generation biomaterial
SkyNRG: Board now leads the way towards sustainable flying Launch of SkyNRG’s ground-breaking program paves the way to sustainable aviation - 85 per cent reduction of emissions as a result of sustainable aviation fuel
