21 August 201920 August 2019 Seaweed underpants, Trump straws, BASF renewable chelating agents, CBD extraction, biometric IDs for airlines, upcycling coffee waste, and more The Digest’s Top 10 Innovations for the week of August 9th
Organische Architektur mit organischen Materialien! LED-hinterleuchtete 3D-Fassade aus Flachs, Bioharz und Wellpappe für Industriebauten entwickelt
A push from Congress could help advance carbon management tech Government leadership could help fund early-stage program to use carbon dioxide as a resource for profitable products
Bio-on produces expert witnesses testifying to validity biodegradability claims After issuing a statement refuting all allegations to a last QCM’s report, Bio-on has now also called on two experts to testify to the validity of its PHA technology
Which Molecules Are Key for a Sustainable Chemical Industry? Cambridge researchers screened a large chemical database with over 105 million compounds and identified "strategic" compounds for a circular economy
Study identifies way to enhance the sustainability of manufactured soils Adding biochar to soil constructed from waste materials, reduces the loss of essential nutrients such as nitrogen and carbon
Plant-based packaging pairs perfectly with frozen dessert Coconut Bliss’s redesigned, sustainable paperboard-cup packaging is a category-first material protected by a biopolymer made from sugarcane husks
20 August 201919 August 2019 ECONYKOL™ Biomass Plastic Raw Material Adopted for Use in ZMP’s New Self-Driving Car, Robocar™ Walk ECONYKOL™ bio-polyol has been adopted for use in the Robocar™ Walk, the latest model in the RoboCar™ series
Nachhaltig gutes Design ECOFRIENDLY“-Komponenten von Wagner werden aus einem nachhaltigen, speziellen Bio-Compound gefertigt, das bis zu 80 Prozent aus nachwachsenden Rohstoffen besteht
Super absorbent Miscanthus horse bedding launched Carbon negative renewable crop is more absorbent than other bedding products
Huhtamaki launches new compostable double wall cup New cup in a mixed sleeve of white and green designs utilizes the unique Impresso bubble emboss which provides enhanced insulation and a tactile touch for the holder
Nährstoffgemeinschaften für zukunftsfähige Landwirtschaft Universität Stuttgart Projekt "RUN": Düngemittel, Biogas, Pflanzenkohle und Biokunststoff in Reallabor in Heidelberg
Sommerspritzer #3 mit „Barkinsulation“ Interview: Junges Start-Up will aus Rinde einen innovativen und nachhaltigen Isolationswerkstoff pressen und vermarkten
Kaneka showcases PHBH products at G20 Osaka Summit Company exhibited a number of disposable products, in addition to samples demonstrating the material’s ability to biodegrade in the marine environment
Metsä Spring invests in Woodio, leader in waterproof wood composite technology Woodio’s proprietary technology enables the valorisation of Metsä Group’s underutilised side-streams into long-lived, value-added products
19 August 201913 August 2019 Why Hasn’t Torrefaction Taken Off? With torrefied biomass holding such promise, what is holding it back from commercial success?
Luftverkehrswirtschaft unterbreitet Vorschläge für mehr Klimaschutz BDL-Präsidium setzt auf gemeinsames Vorgehen von Politik und Luftfahrt
Scientists create artificial catalysts inspired by living enzymes Researchers have made a significant advance in the development of artificial catalysts for making cleaner chemicals and fuels at an industrial scale
Growing bio-based solvent market These specialty chemicals continue to look for safer and less carbon emitter alternatives
Braskem develops its first solvent made from renewable resources Investment of around R$1 million contributed to the development of the solution made from sugarcane
How plants synthesise salicylic acid International research team lead by Göttingen University discovers mechanism for biosynthesis of salicylic acid
Forscher lösen Rätsel um Salizylsäure-Synthese in Pflanzen Team unter Leitung der Universität Göttingen entschlüsselt Mechanismus zum Entstehen des Stresshormons
16 August 201912 August 2019 BP, Rosneft join German sustainable aviation fuels initiative Founded in 2011, the German initiative aims to promote the research, production and usage of sustainable aviation fuels in Germany
How ecovio® contributes to closing the nutrient cycle towards a Circular Economy Films made from ecovio® M 2351 can be left in the soil after harvesting, rather than being laboriously removed and recycled
Mit ecovio® den Nährstoffkreislauf schließen und die Kreislaufwirtschaft fördern Die BASF bietet mit ecovio® M 2351 einen zertifiziert boden-abbaubaren (EN 17033) Kunststoff für Mulchfolien an
Österreich beschließt Verbot von Kunststofftragetasche Ende 2020 ist Schluss mit Plastiktüten im österreichischen Handel
15 August 20199 August 2019 Synthetic biology enables protein origami Engineers find new way to create single-chain protein nanostructures using synthetic biology and protein-assembly techniques
Panasonic develops resin material with more than 50% plant content Panasonic vacuum cleaner made from bio-based materials
5 Minutes With… Joško Bobanović from Sofinnova Partners “In theory, the beauty about synthetic biology is that everything is possible. It allows us to design things without going through the classical disciplines like chemistry or physics.”
CCU in Rahmen- und Containerbauweise ist marktreif Die Kohlenstoffabscheidung und -Nutzung ist industriell verfügbarer Stand der Technik geworden
14 August 20199 August 2019 Stora Enso evaluates expansion in Wood Products The capital expenditure is estimated to be approximately EUR 90 million
Coffee-loving Aussies finding ways to innovate with coffee grounds Once a beer-swilling land of jolly swagmen, Australia has embraced the southern European coffee culture like few other nations
Start-up grows palm oil alternative for skin care in a lab Boston-based technology start-up, C16 Bioscience, has developed a lab-grown alternative to palm oil
Renewable jet fuel from air The aviation industry is an emitter of CO2 and air travel continues to increase. Unlike cars, airplanes cannot switch to electric or hydrogen propulsion in the short-term
Now available: Trilon® M Max based on renewable resources Taking sustainability of chelating agents to the next level
Trilon® M Max jetzt auch auf Basis nachwachsender Rohstoffe erhältlich Nachhaltigkeit von biologisch abbaubaren Komplexbildnern weiter gesteigert
13 August 20198 August 2019 ‘Keep your hands off’ bamboo coffee cups, German consumer group warns Makers of bamboo cups claim their products are reusable and ecologically friendly. German consumer group Stiftung Warentest tested 12 brands of bamboo-based containers and argues that it's best to avoid them
Bambus-Becher sondern Melamin und Formaldehyd ab Ein Test stellt Mehrwegtassen aus Bambus ein schlechtes Zeugnis aus: Aus manchen lösen sich bedenkliche Stoffe in den Kaffee. Doch es geht offenbar auch anders
More and More People Are Swapping Out Plastic Straws for Coconut Leaves Thanks to Café’s Facebook Post A café in the Philippines is inspiring thousands of people around the world to replace their plastic straws with a more eco-friendly alternative
Cebuano to showcase bioplastic made out of mango peelings and seaweed This bioplastic is robust and flexible and can mimic the mechanical strength of the conventional plastic
Lidl in Northern Ireland are selling sustainable underwear made from SEAWEED This is the next step in sustainable fashion - sustainable undies!
Neste appoints Thorsten Lange Executive Vice President, Renewable Aviation, and Member of the Neste Executive Committee He will join Neste on February 2020, at the latest, and will report to President and CEO Peter Vanacker
12 August 20199 September 2021 nova Session “Technology of the Future: Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU)” – Renewable Carbon for kerosene, naphtha, chemicals and polymers With guest speakers from Nordic Blue Crude, IASA and RWTH Aachen University
ExxonMobil and Global Thermostat to Advance Breakthrough Atmospheric Carbon Capture Technology Technology removes carbon dioxide from industrial sources and the atmosphere
Bio-based solvent helping develop uk’s first industrial-scale car battery recycling project According to the IEA, the global electric car fleet exceeded 5.1 million in 2018 and is estimated to reach at least 130 million by 2030
nova Session “Technology of the Future: Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU)” – Renewable Carbon for kerosene, naphtha, chemicals and polymers
