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16 January 202013 January 2020

BEDifferent mit TENCELTM x REFIBRATM Fasern – ein Projekt von Lenzing zur Förderung der Kreislaufwirtschaft bei Heimtextilien

Internationales Designer-Team kreiert Bettwäsche-Kollektion mit optimalem Schlafkomfort

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Arkema launched high-performance, environmentally friendly solutions at K

With a focus on sustainability, the Paris-based company said it displayed innovative and environmentally sound solutions during the world's biggest plastics and rubber trade fair

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Renewable gases bring European jobs that cannot be outsourced

Deployment of renewable gases will bring the local job opportunities the new Commission is striving for in the European Green Deal

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15 January 202011 January 2020

Amyris Announces Successful Shipment of First Fermentation Derived Cannabinoid to LAVVAN and Provides Business Updates

Biotech-sourced cannabinoid molecules from Amyris are on their way into beauty

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Devan underlines its sustainability track record with 2 additional bio-based product launches

Belgian firm to complement bio-based flame retardant with the launch of bio-based antimicrobial and bio-based PCM solutions at the Heimtextil show in Frankfurt

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Pilzdesign – Ideen im neuen Wissenschaftsjahr Bioökonomie

Biotechnologin aus Berlin sieht die Lösung für Öko-Baustoffe unter anderem in Pilzen, aus denen man z.B. Möbel herstellen könnte

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New Holland Announces Partnership with National Hemp Association

Leading hemp association to partner with global equipment leader

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6 circular economy trends that will shape 2020

Ocean plastics crisis has driven both consumers and regulators to seek action. Companies are responding with new strategies to reduce waste

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Messen: Gastro Vision bekommt eigenen Bereich für Nachhaltigkeit

Immer mehr Unternehmen bieten ihre nachhaltigen Produkte und Lösungen für die Gastronomiebranche an

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The Digest’s Biofuels Mandates Around the World 2020

The major blending mandates that will drive global demand are those set in the US, China and Brazil

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Panchkula firm develops biodegradable shoe

Made from natural fibres, it will reduce carbon footprint

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U.S. Department of Energy Announces Nearly $15 Million for Carbon Dioxide Utilization Projects

This FOA seeks applications that propose to develop and test technologies that can utilize carbon dioxide (CO₂)

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Avantium to build FDCA flagship plant at Chemie Park Delfzijl, Netherlands

The 5-kiloton facility will produce plant-based FDCA – a key building block for many chemicals and plastics such as PEF (polyethylene furanoate)

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14 January 20209 September 2021

Licella and BioLogiQ join forces to accelerate commercialisation of Cat-HTR™ technology in Australia

Licella and BioLogiQ join forces to accelerate commercialisation of Cat-HTR™ technology in Australia, to chemically recycle post-consumption plastic that would otherwise not be recycled

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Braskem, Biowash and Greco & Guerreiro sign partnership to launch packaging made from biobased plastics and post-consumer resin

The combination of resins used in the solution for homecare products reduces by up to 168% the emissions of CO₂ , a greenhouse gas

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Mattel Announces Goal to Achieve 100% Recycled, Recyclable or Bio-based Plastic Materials in All Products and Packaging By 2030

Company will introduce an environmentally sustainable version of the iconic Fisher-Price^® Rock-a-Stack^® in the first half of 2020

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Mattel: Spielwarenkonzern mit erstem Spielzeug aus Biokunststoff

Etabliertes Baby-Spielzeug „Rock-a-Stack" der Tochtergesellschaft Fisher-Price wird künftig aus Polyethylen auf Zuckerrohrbasis hergestellt

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Is seaweed the solution to sustainable biofuel?

In a recent biofuel trial, a car reached 80 kph powered by seaweed-based fuel

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Sind Meeresalgen die Lösung für nachhaltigen Biokraftstoff?

Im Testversuch zu Biokraftstoff hat ein Auto, das durch Kraftstoff aus Meeresalgen angetrieben wurde, eine Geschwindigkeit von 80 km/h erreicht

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Help coming for didymo rivers

Young NZ student is turning an algae pest into profit

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Capturing CO2 from trucks and reducing their emissions by 90%

EPFL scientists have patented a new concept to convert trucks’ CO₂ emissions into a storable liquid, could theoretically work with all trucks, buses and even boats

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Biodiverse Forests Better at Storing Carbon for Long Periods, Says Study

A new study has found that diverse natural forests with a mix of tree species are more reliable and stable at absorbing and storing carbon

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Food and Feed from CO2: The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to NovoNutrients’ CO2 to Products

Multi-Slide Guide from CEO David Tze to enlighten us on how NovoNutrients’ converts CO₂ to products that industries need, like fish feed

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13 January 20208 January 2020

Let’s talk about….bamboo

The forgotten solution at COP 25

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Avantium appoints Bart Welten as Chief Financial Officer

New CFO will bring 30 years of experience in finance to Avantium and has extensive knowledge of the chemical and life-sciences industries

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CO2 muss eingefangen und genutzt werden

DTU-Forscher haben im 'BioCO₂-Projekt' mobile Anlage entwickelt, die CO₂ abfangen und auch in anderen Unternehmen oder Kraftwerken eingesetzt werden kann

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The European Green Deal: It all sounds very nice, but…

Deutsche Bank expert Eric Heymann is doubting ouvertly in the climate ambitions of the European Green Deal

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Der europäische Grüne Deal: Die Botschaft hör ich wohl, …

Deutsche Bank Experte Eric Heymann zweifelt offen an den Klima-Ambitionen des Europäischen Grünen Deals

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Miami Super Bowl Host Committee Announces Five New Official Partners

Biodegradable fiber food packaging company Footprint is among the vendors chosen for the city’s upcoming Super Bowl festivities

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UFOP Chart of the week (02 / 2020)

Biofuels require little arable land

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Bio-on officially declared bankrupt

The court has ordered the temporary continuation of Bio-on’s business, authorizing the ‘provisional exercise of the bankrupt entity’ provided in art

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Carbon Recycling: The Digest’s 2019 Multi-Slide Guide to LanzaTech’s CarbonSmart

Jennifer Holmgren CEO of LanzaTech, had this illuminating presentation to share thoughts on predictions versus the unimaginable, recycling carbon to chemicals, and more at ABLC NEXT

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10 January 202010 January 2020

Extended deadline to apply for the innovation award “Best CO2 Utilisation 2020″ – CO2 Value Europe joins as innovation award co-organiser

nova-Institute and the innovation award sponsor Covestro welcome CO2 Value Europe as the co-organiser of the innovation award. The programme promises an outstanding “8^th Conference on Carbon Dioxide as Feedstock for Fuels, Chemistry and Polymers”. Be part of the innovation from the very start – 200 to 300 participants are expected.

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Verlängerte Bewerbungsfrist für den Innovationspreis „Best CO2 Utilisation 2020“ – CO2 Value Europe wird Co-Organisator des Innovationspreises

Das nova-Institut und Covestro als Innovationspreis-Sponsor, freuen sich, CO2 Value Europe als Mitveranstalter des Innovationspreises begrüßen zu können. Das Programm verspricht eine vielversprechende „8th Conference on Carbon Dioxide as Feedstock for Fuels, Chemistry and Polymers”. Werden Sie Teil der Innovation und seien Sie ganz vorne mit dabei – es werden 200 bis 300 Teilnehmer erwartet.

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Endlich! Die weltweit erste Konferenz zu Cellulosefasern findet vom 11.–12. Februar 2020 in Köln statt: „1st International Conference on Cellulose Fibres“

Märkte, Technologien und Nachhaltigkeit stehen im Fokus

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Finally! The world’s first conference on cellulose fibres will take place in Cologne on February 11–12, 2020: “1st International Conference on Cellulose Fibres”

The focus is on markets, technologies and sustainability

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TANATEX launches bio-based micro-encapsulation for cosmeto textiles with TANA®CARE Bio

New microcapsules are gradually releasing the active ingredients, triggered through enzymatic breakdown

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Der Enzymarchitekt: Thomas Happe

Photobiotechnologe der Ruhr-Universität Bochum entdeckt Möglichkeit der Wasserstoff-Herstellung aus Mikroalgen

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Event Report: Biorizon Forging Ahead with Bio-Aromatics Upscaling

Many promising results have since been achieved in all horizons. Since the start-up in 2013, high-quality facilities have been added in the Flanders-Netherlands region

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In Pilotprojekten entstehen sektorübergreifende Lösungen in Bereichen wie Biogas und Power-to-X

Neue SPIN-Partner sind herzlich willkommen - Anzahl der teilnehmenden Unternehmen, Start-ups und Forschungspartner sollen binnen fünf Jahren verdreifacht werden

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Recyclable or compostable still an issue: Bioplastics on course

The heated debate about bioplastics is all about the waste phase. Everyone is convinced that bioplastics are not the answer to the plastic soup

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Adhoc: The decision has been made: Lenzing joint venture to build dissolving pulp plant in Brazil

Collaboration with Duratix to supply the entire volume of dissolving wood pulp to the Lenzing Group

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Specialty Polymer Products: The Digest’s 2019 Multi-Slide Guide to Itaconix’s Polymers

Illuminating presentation from the company's CEO showed how new economics combined with unique functionality and biobased itaconic acid are creating value

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OUTLOOK ’20: Europe fatty acids, fatty alcohols demand diverges on end-market performance

The European fatty acids and fatty alcohols markets face diverging outlooks for 2020

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9 January 20206 January 2020

New flagship EU project focused on replacing toxic solvents with renewable alternatives

ReSolute brings together 12 partners from 6 countries and will provide new manufacturing and employment opportunities

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VEnvirotech transforms organic wreck into bioplastics

Spanish biotech start-up developed a process for bioplastic production using bacteria

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Ein nachhaltiges neues Material zur Kohlendioxidabscheidung

Biobasierter Hybridschaumstoff kann mittels hohem Anteil an CO₂-absorbierenden "Zeolithen" optimal Kohlendioxid speichern

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Clariant to present six company pitches on Circular Plastics Economy at the 4th European Chemistry Partnering on February 27, 2020

More than 1,000 decision makers, more than 2,000 networking meetings and 50 pitches are expected at the 4th European Chemistry Partnering in Frankfurt

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Heizen mit Pyrolyseöl

„Residue2Heat“-Workshop präsentierte Forschungsergebnisse

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New packaging material targets single-use plastic waste

As the problem of plastic waste worsens, environment-friendly packaging technologies is gaining traction