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31 October 202428 October 2024

Renewable raw materials: how thermoset materials can become more sustainable

The Plastics Center SKZ is working with industrial partners on the sustainability of thermosets and aims to develop bio-based thermosets in the BioDurInject project

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Nachwachsende Rohstoffe: Wie Duroplastmaterialien nachhaltiger werden können

Das Kunststoff-Zentrum SKZ beschäftigt sich gemeinsam mit Partnern aus der Industrie mit der Nachhaltigkeit von Duroplasten und möchte in dem Projekt BioDurInject biobasierte Duroplaste entwickeln

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New research on octopus-inspired technology successfully maneuvers underwater objects 

The group led by Associate Professor Michael Bartlett has created an octopus-inspired adhesive, inspired by the shape of octopus suckers, that can quickly grab and controllably release challenging underwater objects

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Oktopus-inspirierter Klebstoff funktioniert auch bei Nässe gut

Durch das Studium der Saugnäpfe des Kraken - insbesondere des freiliegenden, scheibenförmigen Teils, der als Infundibulum bezeichnet wird - entwickelten die Forscher einen elastischen, gebogenen Stiel mit einer Membran, die ihre Form verändern und an verschiedenen Oberflächen haften kann

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30 October 202429 October 2024

Four Innovative EU Research Projects Spotlight Renewable Carbon Solutions in Vienna 

The 2nd Circular Carbon Economy Summit will take place on 12 November 2024, in Vienna, Austria, showcasing advancements in sustainable resource management and circular economy practices

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Avantium Celebrates the Official Opening of its FDCA Flagship Plant

Avantium N.V., a leading company in renewable and circular polymers, today celebrated the Official Opening Ceremony of its FDCA Flagship Plant in Delfzijl, the Netherlands. The plant opening was officiated by Her Majesty Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, in the presence of (intern)national and local dignitaries, partners and Avantium employees

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Lignovations Wins SEPAWA Innovation Award for LignoGuard®

The innovative ingredient works as a strong SPF Booster and antioxidant

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Lignovations gewinnt SEPAWA-Innovationspreis für holzbasierten Kosmetikinhaltsstoff LignoGuard®

Der innovative Inhaltsstoff wirkt unter anderem als starker SPF-Booster und Antioxidans

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29 October 202425 October 2024

First 7,5 million drinking straws in the US to be made of compostable material from Gaia Biomaterials

Biodolomer is developed and manufactured in Sweden by Gaia Biomaterials

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Avantium CTO Gert-Jan Gruter Receives Royal Decoration

Gert-Jan Gruter received this Royal Decoration from the Minister of Climate and Green Growth, Sophie Hermans, during the Official Opening Ceremony of Avantium’s FDCA Flagship Plant

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F. & G. Hachtel: Nachhaltiger Trinkbecher als Eigenprodukt

Der „good-cup“ ist in vierzehn Farben und drei Größen erhältlich und wird zunächst über www.good-cup.de an Geschäftskunden vertrieben

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Utilization of hardwood

The increasing proportion of deciduous tree species is opening up new opportunities and possibilities for the increased use of hardwood as a building material

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Nutzung von Laubholz

Der steigende Anteil an Laubbaumarten eröffnet neue Chancen und Möglichkeiten, Laubholz verstärkt als Baustoff zu nutzen

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28 October 202424 October 2024

Avantium Launches Releaf – Transforming Plant-Based Feedstock into Revolutionary Packaging and Textiles

Releaf stands for relieving the planet from fossil plastics by plant-based solutions (symbolized with the leaf) and embracing the principles of recycling, renewing, and rethinking

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Unable to get its cosmetics plant project financed, Global Bioenergies is now focusing all its efforts on SAF opportunities

The Company is now devoting all its energy to applying its technology to the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (“SAF”), with a model of industrial partnerships

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The Evolution of the Biofuel and E-Fuel Production Landscape

Electrification is widely regarded as a leading solution for decarbonizing the on-road transport sector. However, for certain industries, electrification may not be the most viable option, leading to the growing interest in alternative low-carbon fuels like hydrogen, ammonia, biofuels, and e-fuels

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Seetang, Rattan und Co.

Materialien für die Küche von Morgen

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25 October 202422 October 2024

Honeywell And SGP BioEnergy To Develop Plant-Based Biochemicals, Reducing Industry’s Reliance On Fossil Fuels

Honeywell technology will use second-generation feedstock to advance biochemical production, SGP BioEnergy will be the first company to use and scale the new technology

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ARBOTRADE-Bio-Wuchshüllen auf Forsttagung zum 125-jährigen Jubiläum des Deutschen Forstverein

ARBOTRADE Referentin Romy Pfitzer präsentiert in Fulda auf der bundesweit größten Forsttagung zum 125-jährigen Jubiläum des Deutschen Forstverein die Umweltinnovation ARBOTRADE Bio-Wuchshüllen, denn… „Es gibt viel zu tun – pflanzen wir´s an!"

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Biokunststoffe für Medizintechnik

Kunststoffe für nachhaltige Anwendungen in den Bereichen Medizintechnik, Pharmaverpackungen sowie Labor- und Biotechnologie von Biovox

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WDBSD CF®: A Sustainable Alternative for High-Performance Products – Technikum Laubholz Revolutionizes Material Development with Wood-Based Carbon Fibers

The opening of a state-of-the-art pilot plant at Technikum Laubholz marks the beginning of the first production phase of WDBSD CF® – Woodbased Carbon Fiber

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WDBSD CF®: Eine nachhaltige Alternative für Hochleistungsprodukte – Technikum Laubholz revolutioniert die Materialentwicklung mit holzbasierten Carbonfasern

Mit der Eröffnung einer hochmodernen Pilotanlage am Technikum Laubholz startet die erste Produktionsphase von WDBSD CF® – Woodbased Carbon Fiber

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24 October 202422 October 2024

Paboco unveils the world’s first market ready paper bottle and cap

Paboco and Blue Ocean Closures have collaborated to create the industry’s first market-ready paper bottle and fiber-based cap combination, available today and expected to reach consumers in early 2025

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Weltweit erste marktreife Papierflasche mit faserbasiertem Verschluss vorgestellt

Eine weltweit erste marktreife Kombination aus Papierflasche und faserbasiertem Verschluss setzt neue Maßstäbe in der Verpackungsindustrie. Das Ergebnis der Entwicklungszusammenarbeit zwischen Paboco und Blue Ocean Closures ist nun verfügbar und wird voraussichtlich Anfang 2025 beim Verbraucher erhältlich sein

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Polymeer launches Initiative to convert Brewery Waste into high-quality Bioplastics

POLYMEER focuses on the efficient conversion of BSG into high-performance bioplastics to replace fossil raw materials

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TekniPlex Healthcare Becomes First to Introduce Medical-grade, ISCC PLUS-certified Bio-based PVC Compounds Equivalent to Conventional PVC

Company’s bio-based compounds are a drop-in replacement for a variety of injection molded or extruded medical-grade PVC compounds utilized in tubing, films, components and other applications

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CSIRO and Murdoch University launch Bioplastics Innovation Hub to end plastic waste

The facility will develop biologically derived plastic that can break down in compost, land, or water - leaving no trace

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23 October 202418 October 2024

Avantium and Plastipak sign offtake agreement for the use of PEF for beverage and food packaging

Plastipak has successfully demonstrated the enhanced performance of PEF in monolayer and multilayer bottle applications as an effective barrier layer to ensure product shelf life when a single PET layer is insufficient

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Global Meeting Advances Transition to Certified Compostable Produce Stickers

Worldwide Leaders of Fresh Produce & Compost Industries Propose a Global Roadmap towards a Certified Compostable PLU Sticker Standard

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Zaragoza inaugurates a pioneering biorefinery in Europe

This new Biorefinery, funded by the CBE JU, owned by the Zaragoza City Council and operated by Urbaser, will enable the city to advance traditional waste treatment processes in Zaragoza and its surroundings

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Oil dispenser made from leftovers from the cooking oil industry

Design with sunflower seed shells

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Ölspender aus Resten der Speiseölindustrie

Design mit Schalen von Sonnenblumenkernen

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22 October 202416 October 2024

Critical Developments Shaping Sustainable Industry Week 2024: Leading Suppliers, Speakers & Hot Topics

With over 3,000 professionals expected to attend, this event will showcase several industry leaders demonstrating today’s new-age technologies focused on sustainable materials, chemicals, and manufacturing processes

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3D gedruckte Holzmöbel

Additiv gefertigtes Interior aus Holzfasern und Zellulose

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AmphiStar launches first fully waste-based biosurfactants to market

Made entirely from organic waste- and side streams, the newly launched products are the first ever fully upcycled biobased surfactants to enter the market

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This inventive brutalist lamp is actually made out of bacteria-based concrete

Not all feats of science meet the eye. This lamp’s material innovation makes it more sustainable

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Cambridge-based PACT raises €10.7 million to industrialise scaleable biomaterials made from collagen

PACT has raised a €10.7 million seed round to advance the development and reach of pioneering biomaterials inspired by nature. The investment came from Hoxton Ventures, ReGen Ventures, Celsius Industries (formerly UNTITLED) and Polytechnique Ventures

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21 October 202415 October 2024

Lenzing and TreeToTextile join forces for next-generation cellulose fibers

Joining forces with H&M Group, Inter IKEA Group, Stora Enso and LSCS Invest, united by the strong belief that sustainably produced fibers will have the power to change the textile industry to the better

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Lenzing und TreeToTextile bündeln ihre Kräfte für Cellulosefasern der nächsten Generation

Zusammenarbeit mit H&M Group, Inter IKEA Group, Stora Enso und LSCS Invest, die überzeugt sind, dass nachhaltig produzierte Fasern die Textilindustrie zum Besseren verändern können

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FDA Approves Avantium’s PEF for Food Contact Applications in the United States

Underground fungal network restoration, insect protein, fermented marine protein. The biobased portfolio of tech venture studio Deep Science Ventures reads like a roll call of some of the trendiest areas in climate tech

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18 October 202417 October 2024

Rapid growth in Europe’s biorefinery sector – new nova-Institute report commissioned by Cepi highlights main results for the pulp and paper industry

Turnover in wood fibre-based biorefineries reaches €6 billion, doubling in just three years

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BASF and Evonik agree on first deliveries of biomass-balanced ammonia with reduced carbon footprint

With this prolongued collaboration both chemical companies demonstrate their commitment to offer products with a reduced product carbon footprint

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BASF und Evonik vereinbaren erste Lieferungen von biomassenbilanziertem Ammoniak mit reduziertem CO2-Fußabdruck

Mit dieser fortgeführten Zusammenarbeit unterstreichen beide Unternehmen ihr Engagement, Produkte mit einem reduzierten Produkt-CO2-Fußabdruck (PCF) anzubieten

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Dow introduces its first bio-circular attributed product for carpet tile backing

The flooring innovation will be used in the manufacturing of carpet tile backing to provide dimensional stability and adhesion support for fibers

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Neue Produktlinie: MIPA vereint Qualität mit Nachhaltigkeit

Durch den Einsatz von nachwachsenden Rohstoffen wie etwa Camphen, Korkmehl, Stroh, Raps oder Zuckerrohr kann der Anteil an fossilen Rohstoffen in den jeweiligen Produkten um bis zu 50% reduziert werden

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New product line: MIPA combines quality with sustainability

By using renewable raw materials such as camphene, cork flour, straw, rapeseed or sugar cane, the share of fossil raw materials in the respective products can be reduced by up to 50%

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Balrampur Chini Mills to launch bioplastic plant by 2026

Balrampur Chini Mills, a prominent sugar manufacturer in India, has announced plans to establish a bioplastic production facility with an investment of $23 K, set to be operational by 2026

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Chempolis Oy announces new ownership and transfer of Fortum Bio2X

Chempolis Oy, a provider of groundbreaking biorefining technologies, is pleased to announce two significant milestones in the company’s journey

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17 October 202416 October 2024

Application of nova-Institute’s Biomass Utilisation Factor in the Horizon Europe Project BioReCer

In a recent interview, Nadja Wulff from nova-Institute and Christopher vom Berg from the Renewable Carbon Initiative shed light on the Biomass Utilisation Factor (BUF) and its significance within the BioReCer project

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Launch of the Initiative natürliche Kreislaufwirtschaft e.V. (INAK)

Association of companies, certifiers, and waste management organisations will have their focus on the use of biodegradable and compostable plastics in specific applications