5 November 201930 October 2019 Composites Evolution launches a range of natural fibre prepregs for motorsport Company has brought together its extensive expertise in high-performance flax reinforcements with its Evopreg range of epoxy prepregs
An interview with Mladen Istuk, director of the biorefinery project development at INA In this exclusive interview, Mladen Istuk talks about what INA is doing in the circular bioeconomy and its involvement in the BBI JU Demo Project GRACE
Södra’s breakthrough will enable large-scale textile recycling At present, no one in the world can recycle fibres from blended fabrics on a large scale. Södra now has a unique solution that will enable circular flows in the fashion and textile industry
4 November 201929 October 2019 Biobased leather New innovative artificial leather fabrics tap into a desire and a growing market for sustainably sourced quality products
Forests in the spotlight of the Finnish EU Council Presidency Finland’s Presidency program “Sustainable Europe – Sustainable Future” presents four main priorities for the presidency period
Ist Bambus-Geschirr gesundheitlich unbedenklich? Pauschal lässt sich die Unbedenklichkeit nicht belegen, denn die Frage, ob und wie die Produkte recycelt werden können, ist noch nicht endgültig geklärt
European farmers descend on Strasbourg in protest against planned CAP reform Members of the Agriculture Committee recently indicated to EURACTIV that the new CAP could be delayed by up to two years
Wie eine einstufige elektrochemische Reduktion von CO2 zu Methanol, Ethanol, Propanol und Butanol gelingt Im gemeinsamen Forschungsprojekt "ElkaSyn" soll ein einstufiger Prozess zur elektrochemischen Reduktion von CO2 zu Alkoholen entwickelt werden
Clariant and Polymateria launch partnership to bring new Biotransformation technology to market in South East Asia Companies to focus on South East Asia as main source of “fugitive” plastic globally, which means the 32% of plastic each year which leaks into the natural environment
Bringing the humble potato into the new plastics economy Liz Gyekye spoke with Brad LaPray, CEO of BioLogiQ, about the company’s roots, its products and the challenges of certification
Biosynthetic® Technologies Commercializes Its First in Class High-Performing Biobased Synthetic Motor Oil Using High-Oleic Soybean Oil from Soybeans Grown by U.S. Farmers. The biobased alternative is well suited for high-temperature automotive and industrial applications
31 October 201931 October 2019 nova-Experts introduced: Aaron Wilde and Katharina Raters The design and layout Team
Bio-on chairman charged with market manipulation and false accounting Milan stock market suspended all trading in the shares of Bio-on for an indefinite period
Future of carbon removal becomes tangible MCC study consolidates findings from scientific climate scenarios. Various methods for atmospheric carbon removal are necessary – but no substitute for decarbonisation
CO2-Entnahme: Die Zukunft wird konkret Diverse Methoden für CO2-Entnahme aus der Atmosphäre sind nötig – aber kein Ersatz für Dekarbonisierung. MCC-Studie verdichtet Erkenntnisse
First annual New Plastics Economy Global Commitment progress report published New Ellen MacArthur Foundation report provides an unprecedented level of transparency on how almost 200 businesses and governments are reshaping the plastics system
Studie zur Aufforstung in der Kritik: Nur Wald ist auch keine Lösung Eine neue Studie widerspricht der Ansicht, Aufforstung sei das beste Mittel gegen die Klimakrise. Eine Untersuchung mit diesem Ergebnis rechne falsch
BIC hosts first-ever European bio-based student challenge to develop innovative, sustainable products from bio-based raw materials Five teams presented their innovative projects to an audience of leading figures from the bio-based industry
Next 50 Companies to Disrupt the World: The Digest’s 2019 Multi-Slide Guide to Sironix Sironix Renewables is a seed-stage company developing environmentally friendly and safe chemicals from plants
Meeresalgen verdauen Plastik mittels Bakterienenzym Marburger Biologen übertrugen Bakteriengene in Kieselalgen
30 October 20199 September 2021 You have developed an innovative CO2-based product or established a disruptive technology for CO2 utilisation? Then seize your chance and apply for the innovation award "Best CO2 Utilisation 2020"!
Sie haben ein innovatives, CO2-basiertes Produkt entwickelt oder eine zukunftsweisende Technologie zur CO2-Nutzung etabliert? Dann nutzen Sie Ihre Chance und bewerben Sie sich für den Innovationspreis „Best CO2 Utilisation 2020“!
Braskem reinforces its commitment to a Circular Economy and digital transformation at K Fair Products and Solutions will be showcased at K Fair 2019, including a new solution for healthcare-Braskem Medcol-and new resins that will positively impact circularity
Der Hochschulwettbewerb des Wissenschaftsjahres 2020 – Bioökonomie startet Die 15 besten Vorschläge sollen mit jeweils 10.000 Euro sowie einem Workshop zur Wissenschaftskommunikation prämiert werden
New International Conference on Cellulose Fibres 11 - 12 February 2020, Maternushaus, Cologne, Germany
Neue internationale Konferenz zu Cellulosefasern – 1st International Conference on Cellulose Fibres 11 - 12 February 2020, Maternushaus, Köln, Deutschland
‘Artificial leaf’ successfully produces clean gas University of Cambridge researchers demonstrated that this innovative device can directly produce syngas in a sustainable and simple way
‘Künstliches Blatt’ produziert erfolgreich sauberes Gas Forscher der Universität Cambridge konnten nachweisen, dass das innovative Gerät auf nachhaltige, einfache Weise sogenanntes Synthesegas erzeugen kann
1st European Summit on CO2-based Aviation Fuels – Sustainable Strategies & Solutions “Conference on Carbon Dioxide as Feedstock for Fuels, Chemistry and Polymers”, 24-25 March, 2020, Cologne, Germany
MVA: Klimaschutz mit Wasserstoff und CO2-Rückgewinnung Deutsche Bundesregierung will bis Ende des Jahres eine nationale Wasserstoffstrategie erarbeiten
Fraudulent Used Cooking Oil biodiesel – bad for the climate and a blow to EU farm, oilseed and plant protein sectors While the storm brews over fraud in Europe’s used cooking oil biodiesel it is a good idea to reflect on who is actually being defrauded
29 October 20199 September 2021 Methane Synthesis Test Facility for Effective Utilization of CO2 Completed and Commissioning Started for Full-scale Operation After commissioning, a series of tests and continuous operation will be conducted by the end of fiscal 2019
Methanisierungstechnologie, eine der Technologien zur Kohlenstoffverwertung Methansynthese-Testanlage zur effektiven Nutzung von CO2 fertiggestellt und Inbetriebnahme für den Vollbetrieb gestartet
Clariant launches new bio-based additives to reduce resource consumption in plastic loops at K 2019 Company also introduces 2 new natural-based waxes and dispersing agents for engineering plastics and biopolymers
HWWI ist Partner im Projekt „BIO-PLASTIC EUROPE“ Neues EU-Projekt zu alternativer Herstellung von Plastik gestartet
Clean getaway: Meat waste joins biofuels at luxury jet show Adopting renewable fuel to curb emissions could make business jets more attractive to environmentally conscious buyers
SABIC to keep looking at acquisitions, circularity to become core – exec Saudi energy major Aramco plans to become the majority owner of SABIC by acquiring a 70% stake for $69bn
French government institute welcomes idea of a CAP supporting farmers’ jobs Farmers could be taxed based on their use of fertilisers, pesticides, antibiotics and greenhouse gas emissions per the carbon tax principle
Französisches Regierungsinstitut begrüßt Idee einer GAP zur Unterstützung der Arbeitsplätze der Landwirte Die Landwirte könnten nach dem Prinzip der Kohlenstoffsteuer besteuert werden
28 October 201925 October 2019 SABIC first in industry to launch polycarbonate based on certified renewable feedstock Customers can use this polycarbonate resin on their existing equipment, under identical process conditions
Sabic: Polycarbonat auf Basis erneuerbarer Rohstoffe Dieses Polycarbonat lässt sich vom Kunden unter gleichartigen Verarbeitungsbedingungen mit dem bereits vorhandenen Equipment nutzen
DSM to introduce bio- and/or recycled-based alternatives for its entire engineering plastics portfolio Company is taking the next step in its sustainability journey, enabling a circular and bio-based economy
Michelin, IFP Energies nouvelles, and Axens give a new dimension to the BioButterfly project Construction of this first industrial-scale prototype of a plant will start in late 2019 and is expected to be completed in late 2020 on Michelin’s site in Bassens, near Bordeaux
Michelin, IFP Energies nouvelles und Axens errichten Prototyp-Produktionsstätte für Butadien aus Bioethanol Kooperationspartner treiben BioButterfly-Projekt voran
MetGen Earns Acclaim from Frost & Sullivan for its Unique, Customized Enzyme Technologies, METNIN™ and ENZINE® The technologies solve the industry’s major pain points regarding the valorization of lignin, shorter technology development cycles, and customization of enzymes
Novamont Bioplastics and Bio-based Produkts at K 2019 Among this year's innovations are new MATER-BI grades for fruit and vegetable bags with increased renewable material content and for compostable 5-layer barrier film
The tussle in Brussels: is PHA a naturally occurring polymer? Or a plastic? As the discussion about PHA becomes increasingly urgent, interest in the material has grown
Ecover develops detergent with waste from AB InBev Ecover's new detergent is called 'Too Good to Waste' and at least a quarter of it is made from water and ethanol
nova-Experts introduced: Aaron Wilde and Katharina Raters
