4 September 201930 August 2019 First Devan R-Vital CBD-infused textiles hit the market Devan Chemicals has launched its new CBD (Cannabidiol) fabric treatment, as part of its R-Vital range of microencapsulated active ingredients
Reste als Rohstoff „Bio-Lutions“ verarbeitet Fasern von Tomatenpflanzen, Bananenstämmen, Reisstroh und Zuckerrohrblättern zu Lebensmittel-Verpackungen und Einweggeschirr
DOE funds plant genomics and microbes projects Most projects are collaborations involving researchers from several institutions; many include one or more DOE national laboratories as partners
Plans submitted for the first waste to jet fuel plant in the UK and Europe Application comes as British Airways calls for a dedicated Office for Sustainable Aviation
The Digest’s Top 10 Innovations for the week of August 21st Cellulose microbeads, sequins and eyeware, 3D printed sandals and menswear, biobased adhesives, and more
Zentrum für strombasierte Brennstoffe soll nach Cottbus kommen In Cottbus soll für die nachhaltige Erzeugung und Nutzung solcher Stoffe ein Kompetenzzentrum entstehen
3 September 20192 September 2019 Growing application areas for biocomposites Dr. Asta Partanen from the nova-Institute explains, why usual plastics getting more and more replaced by biocomposites with wood or natural fibres
Einsatzgebiete von Biocomposites wachsen Dr. Asta Partanen vom nova-Institut erklärt, warum herkömmliche Kunststoffe zunehmend durch Biokomposite mit Holz- oder Naturfaseranteil ersetzt werden
Edible seaweed-based packaging gets boost from Innovate UK Innovative capsules, called Oohos, are made from a material called Notpla™ based on seaweed extract and offer a way to deliver drinks under 100ml in a plastic-free form
Applying sustainability to save the Amazon Rainforest Large-scale agriculture has experienced sizeable expansion and becomes the newest driver of deforestation in the Amazon region
The Plastics Industry Should Be Looking to the Future The Plant Based Products Council (PBPC) to seek out and facilitate holistic solutions to the plastics crisis by bringing together businesses, governments, and nonprofits who want a cleaner environment
Biologisch abbaubare Mulchfolien BASF bietet mit ecovio M 2351 einen zertifizierten, im Boden biologisch abbaubaren Kunststoff für Mulchfolien an
If we really want to sequester more carbon, agriculture can’t be made the enemy, says microbial input startup Locus IPCC report highlights that farmers are in our first lines of defense in the battle to put more carbon back in the ground
Kaneka Wins Japan Bioindustry Award 2019 for Seawater Biodegradable Bioplastics PHBH materials decompose not only on soil, but also in seawater (90% within 6 months at 30°C) and have obtained the “OK Biodegradable Marine” certificate from TÜV AUSTRIA
Wits green chemists find a way to turn cashew nut shells into sunscreen Team is working on techniques to produce useful compounds from wood and fast growing non-edible plant waste, through a chemical process named xylochemistry
How do Power-to-X technologies work? Behind Power-to-X (PtX or P2X) are various energy conversion technologies that can be used to store power surpluses from renewable energy sources
Wie funktioniert Power-to-X? Hinter PtX oder P2X stecken verschiedene Technologien, die eben diese temporären Stromüberschüsse aus erneuerbaren Quellen speichern können
2 September 201928 August 2019 Beyond food: the role of animals in the bioeconomy The bioeconomy may be dominated by plant-based processes, but animals also have key roles to play
Arbiom presses ahead with commercialisation of wood-to-food product after it receives successful results from aquaculture trials New yeast single-cell protein called SylPro is produced using wood-derived media in fermentation and processed to a viable replacement for fish meal or plant protein
Making the fish feed we need from the scrap wood we don’t: Aquaculture Trials of Arbiom’s SylPro show real promise Wood to Feed: A new tech from Arbiom everyone's going talking about
New PHA platform reaches membership milestone Organization announced it will publish a series of white papers to inform policy makers and other stakeholders about the benefits and potential of PHAs
Kunststoff aus Pflanzen Wichtige Grundchemikalie Anilin lässt sich aus Pflanzen statt aus Erdöl herstellen – merkliche Reduktion der CO₂-Emissionen im Produktionsprozess möglich
Sicomin launches SR Greenpoxy 28 – the new bioresin for HP-RTM processing Replacement for petroleum based materials is available with immediate effect in the industrial quantities typically required by Automotive OEM’s
Forschung hautnah: Carbon-Dünger lässt Mais wachsen Projekt PYREG untersucht zusammen mit Bingener Forschern umweltfreundliche und wirtschaftlich sinnvolle Recycling-Dünger aus Gülle, Mist und Gärresten
Neste introduces a new IMO2020-compliant low-sulphur marine fuel The Neste Marine™ 0.5, containing maximum 0.5% sulphur, will be introduced to the market during Q4/2019
DBFZ project develops value chain based on insect biomass The research project "Competitive Insect Products (CIP)" aims to further develop the implementation of high-quality, bio-based alternative products based on insect biomass
Vorhaben des DBFZ erarbeitet Wertschöpfungskette auf Basis von Insektenbiomasse Im Forschungsvorhaben „Competitive Insect Products (CIP)“ wird angestrebt, die Umsetzung hochwertiger, bio-basierter Alternativprodukte auf Basis von Insektenbiomasse weiter zu entwickeln
30 August 201929 August 2019 Glitter that won’t hurt the environment Futamura's NatureFlex offers outstanding technical performance in transparent, coloured, metallised and matt films, made from responsibly sourced wood pulp
Sulapac: the startup making biodegradable, plastic-free beauty packaging a reality Company announced this year, that its Universal Recipe material can be used with existing injection molding infrastructure
Luftfahrtkonferenz: Flugverkehr soll “grüner” werden Bundeskanzlerin Angela Merkel will Deutschland zu einem führenden Standort für klimaverträglichere Flugzeugtechnologien machen
Avantium plans to open bio-MEG demo plant in November Based on the results of a demo plant, Avantium will be able to validate the technical performance and refine its economic opportunities
Carbon-neutral Fuels from Air and Green Power Kopernikus Project P2X: Integrated Container-scale Test Facility Produces Fuels from the Air-captured Carbon Dioxide and Green Power
Kohlendioxidneutrale Kraftstoffe aus Luft und Strom Kopernikus-Projekt P2X: Integrierte Versuchsanlage im Containermaßstab stellt Kraftstoffe aus Kohlendioxid der Luft und Ökostrom her
Flat-packed cities: wooden skyscrapers sprout over concrete concerns A quiet contest in constructing tall wooden buildings underlines growing environmental concerns over concrete, from Amsterdam to Tokyo
A trailblazer for green hydrogen Expo 2020 visitors will be able to see the Middle East’s first solar hydrogen plant
Planned biorefinery first step to ‘Biopolis’ With big investments in biological research to industrial manufacturing and creation of innovative products, Thailand becoming a hub for biotechnology in Southeast Asia
No Carbon Left Behind: The Digest’s 2019 Multi-Slide Guide to LanzaTech The CEO of LanzaTech gave this ‘Carbon Smart’ overview of how LanzaTech is recycling carbon from industrial off gas biomass and more at ABLC 2019
Antiseptic resistance in bacteria could lead to next-gen plastics Australian-UK researchers identify ancient protein pumps that make bacteria tough to treat – but could be key to new green polymers
29 August 201926 August 2019 Biodegradable alternative to replace microplastics in cosmetics and toiletries Bath project seeking to commercialise plant-based beads for cosmetics receives major funding
Chirurgisches Nahtmaterial aus nachwachsenden Rohstoffen Projektkonsortium forscht an der Bio-Faser der Zukunft
Braskem partners with renowned French consortium specializing in bioproduction and bioscience The collaboration will focus on Research & Development for new renewable solutions
Sustainable Compounding: Blown film manufacturer from Benin switches to biodegradable products with help from Coperion New law forced the company Asahel Benin Sarl. to completely convert its production
Nachhaltiges Compoundieren: Blasfolienhersteller aus Benin stellt mithilfe von Coperion auf bioabbaubare Produkte um Neue Gesetzgebung zwang Asahel Benin Sarl. dazu, seine Produktion komplett umzustellen
University of Minnesota receives $20M grant for sustainable plastics research Researchers used microbial engineering to develop an inexpensive, sustainable pathway for commercially viable flexible foams usable in everyday items
Sustainability comes into fashion Innovative concept by Elissa Brunato in cooperation with researchers from RISE to explore the use of cellulosics in new roles as a bio iridescent cellulose nanocrystal sequin
A R&D project led by VTT to create a sustainable basis for the circular economy of textiles A two-year R&D project will gather more than 20 companies and research partners together to create a sustainable basis for the circular economy of textiles
Gevo enters into purchase and sale agreement for sustainable aviation fuel to supply Air TOTAL International With the finalization of this new supply contract, Gevo will initially supply Air Total sustainable aviation fuel from its facility in Silsbee Texas
28 August 201926 August 2019 AMR says global bioplastics market will reach $68.57 billion by 2024 While Europe is expected to maintain its lead status, AsiaPacific is expected to register the largest growth rate with a CAGR of 20.4% through 2024
Linolsäure aus pflanzlichen Ölen als neue Quelle für biobasierte Polymerintermediate Die TH Köln entwickelt Zwischenprodukte aus nachwachsenden Rohstoffen für die Polymerindustrie
Catalysts for climate protection Fraunhofer Scientists together with industrial partners aiming to optimize promising katalytic methods for the use of CO2 until readiness for marketing
