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7 February 20255 February 2025

Researchers discover way to store hydrogen using lignin jet fuel

An international team of scientists has discovered a way to store and release volatile hydrogen using lignin-based jet fuel that could open new pathways for sustainable energy production

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Lignin-Kraftstoff aus landwirtschaftlichen Abfällen: Wasserstoffspeichernder Flugzeugtreibstoff für saubere Energie

Ein internationales Wissenschaftlerteam hat einen Weg gefunden, flüchtigen Wasserstoff in einem auf Lignin basierenden Flugzeugtreibstoff zu speichern und wieder freizusetzen

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6 February 20254 February 2025

Consumer Concerns: Certification and Eco-Labels

3-CO Factsheet addresses key concerns related to eco-labels and product certifications that can impact consumer behaviour and foster a change towards bio-based products

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Groundbreaking Research Confirms Seaweed Farming’s Potential as a Blue Carbon Solution

The first comprehensive, empirical assessment of carbon burial rates beneath seaweed farms globally

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OCEANS 2050: Anbau von Seealgen zur Bindung von Kohlenstoff

Den Reichtum der Ozeane bis 2050 wiederherstellen

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UConn Researchers Partner with Bioplastics Company to Examine Biodegradable Plastics

A study led by marine sciences Ph.D. student Hannah Collins found that Novamont’s Mater-Bi, a starch-based polymer, degraded significantly faster than traditional plastics—showing promise for reducing marine pollution

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Land fördert Technikum Laubholz für holzbasierte Bioökonomie

Mit zusätzlichen 25 Millionen Euro fördert das Land Baden-Württemberg das Technikum Laubholz in Göppingen. Dies soll die Entwicklung neuer Technologien im Bereich der holzbasierten Bioökonomie weiter vorantreiben

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First coatings and textile patterns made from renewable and recyclable materials

DITF-researchers have managed to successfully spin the first fibres from lignin mixed with a suitable cellulose and produced the first films from the mixture of lignin with cellulose, which are used to coat the textiles

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Adsorbi secures €1M to build pilot plant for its air purification material made from Nordic wood

Adsorbi already has growing industry collaborations, now the company will develop new products and grow its customer base

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Capital & Business Alliance with Blue Ocean Closures AB, the Swedish Manufacture of Fiber-based Products

Blue Ocean Closures, with a production base in Sweden, manufactures and supplies fiber-based products using proprietary technology that employs heat and pressure for molding

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New issue of Renewable Carbon Plastics available online!

The new issue (01/2025) of Renewable Carbon Plastics (aka bioplastics MAGAZINE) is finished and currently being printed

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5 February 202531 January 2025

ANDRITZ bast fiber line commissioned at Ekolution, Sweden

The line will expand Ekolution’s production capacity, producing environmentally friendly hemp fibers and nonwoven felts made from industrial hemp

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ANDRITZ-Bastfaserlinie bei Ekolution, Schweden, in Betrieb

Mit der Linie erweitert Ekolution seine Produktionskapazität für umweltfreundliche Hanffasern und Vliesstoffe aus Industriehanf

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Improving the thermal and hydrophobic properties of bamboo biocomposite as sustainable acoustic absorbers

The properties of natural fibers have made these materials innovative sources for developing thermal and acoustical insulation materials

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Nachhaltig beeindruckend: Bauwerke aus natürlichen Baustoffen entdecken

FNR stellt überarbeiteten Online-Architekturführer für nachhaltiges Bauen vor

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Microbial solutions for boosting seaweed farming and carbon capture

The successful expansion of seaweed farming from a regional industry into a global solution faces major hurdles due to changing oceanic conditions

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Enabling more sustainable biocomposite materials 

Founded in 2017, BioPowder is a producer and supplier of high-grade fruit stone powders and bio-based abrasives derived from fruit processing streams

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4 February 20253 February 2025

Monthly news from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), January 2025

Here is what happened in January 2025 at RCI:

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Flower power: lavender oil for longer-lasting sodium-sulfur batteries

Nano-cages made of linalool and sulfur increase the service life and storage capacity of sodium-sulfur batteries

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Flower Power: Lavendelöl macht Natrium-Schwefel-Batterien langlebiger

Nanokäfige aus Linalool und Schwefel erhöhen die Lebensdauer und Speicherkapazität von Natrium-Schwefel-Akkus

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Arkema introduces bio-based acrylic binders to lower the product carbon footprint of performance textiles

The new range ENCOR® bio-based waterborne dispersions are designed for textile printing and finishing applications

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Biesterfeld baut Partnerschaft mit der DEUREX AG aus – Erweiterte Vertriebsrechte für BIOMERE® und Synthese Wachse in ganz Europa

Seit Juni letzten Jahres hat Biesterfeld für die biologisch abbaubaren Wachse BIOMERE® und die synthetischen Polyethylen Wachse DEUREX® die Vertriebsrechte für die Regionen DACH, Italien und Frankreich

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Biesterfeld expands partnership with DEUREX AG – Extended distribution rights for BIOMERE® and synthesis waxes throughout Europe

Since June last year, Biesterfeld has had the distribution rights for the biodegradable waxes BIOMERE® and the synthetic polyethylene waxes DEUREX® for the regions DACH, Italy and France

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3 February 20253 February 2025

Sustainable Textiles – The Way Forward

High dependence on fossil carbon, associated high carbon footprint, low recycling rates and microplastics: several solutions are emerging

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Eco Fit Lid: revolutionary new paper lid delivers integrated sustainable drinking solutions

Crafted from 100% certified renewable fibres, the EcoFit lid has the lowest environmental impact of any fibre lid in terms of CO₂ Emissions and Water Consumption for the entire supply chain

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Initiative Bioökonomie: Acht Forderungen für die Wirtschaft der Zukunft 

Positionspapier: Nur entschlossenes Handeln kann Deutschlands Wirtschaft nachhaltiger, resilienter und zukunftsfähiger machen

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Partial versus real solutions

‘Band-aid’ versus ‘bona fide’ or disruptive solutions for problems take place in four sectors of global economy simultaneously: energy, transport, food and labour

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ISCC Newsletter, January 2025

This ISCC Newsletter is reporting about certifications, challenges or success stories at the end of 2024

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High-Tech-Bioökonomie: Deutschlands Rückstand aufholen

Wie progressive Strategien und mutige Entscheidungen Deutschland in der globalen Bioökonomie-Revolution voranbringen könnten

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Seaweed farms show potential for carbon storage that gets better with age

Carbon storage below seaweed farms can accumulate as much carbon as some Blue Carbon habitats

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UPM Raflatac continues its collaboration with WWF Poland on circular economy and privately protected areas

During the new three-year contract period the collaboration will focus on enabling the development of circular economy and promoting privately protected areas, especially the wetlands in Poland

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31 January 20251 February 2025

Free Webinar: Certification and Innovation in Bio-Based Construction

Certification plays a critical role in this transformation, providing a robust framework for validating the sustainability performance and attesting to the environmental credentials of these innovative bio-based materials

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Verbio in Bitterfeld: Construction progress on the new ethenolysis plant 

Construction of the new plant in Bitterfeld progressing apace - The first distillation column was built in November 2024 - Verbio will use a Nobel Prize-winning technology to manufacture renewable specialty chemicals in the future - Working for the climate: Verbio is recruiting new employees

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Verbio in Bitterfeld: Baufortschritte bei der neuen Ethenolyse-Anlage 

Der Bau der neuen Anlage in Bitterfeld schreitet voran - Die erste Destillationskolonne wurde im November 2024 errichtet - Mit Hilfe einer Nobelpreis-Technologie stellt Verbio künftig erneuerbare Spezialchemikalien her - Arbeiten fürs Klima: Verbio sucht Mitarbeiterinnen und Mitarbeiter

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European Research Council Proof of Concept awards for 2 AMBER Researchers 

Both projects will utilise MXene, an emerging 2D material with the rare combination of properties which is considered as the building block of the future materials and device

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How allnex drives the sustainable transition with ISCC PLUS certified products 

allnex, the world’s leading supplier of resin for industrial coatings, have continued to expand their commitment to a sustainable supply chain by steadily increasing their number of certified sites to now

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Reliable Expertise in PLA Production

In 2024, TotalEnergies Corbion executed a fully structured and meticulously planned plant turnaround - a strategic decision designed to enhance performance and reliability in our Luminy® PLA production processes

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30 January 202528 January 2025

Topsoe chosen as technology provider for Sustainable Aviation Fuels project in Guangxi, China

Topsoe, a global leader in carbon emission reduction technologies, has signed an agreement with Chuangui New Energy company to provide technology and services to produce SAF and renewable diesel

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European Commission Officially Recognised ISCC EU for the Certification of RFNBOs, RCFs and Forest Biomass

In September 2024, the ISCC received the positive technical assessment from the European Commission for its ISCC EU certification approach for Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin and Recycled Carbon Fuels

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Mushroom makes tasty eco-asphalt

Who wants to build avenues must use bitumen. Bitumen is usually made from fossil-oil. Researchers now developed an environmentally friendly alternative

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Öko-Asphalt aus Pilzen

Wer Straßen bauen will, braucht Bitumen. Dieses Bindemittel wird jedoch aus Erdöl hergestellt. Forscher haben nun eine umweltfreundliche Alternative entwickelt: aus Pilzmyzel

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Johnson Matthey technology selected for one of the largest planned e-methanol plants in Europe

The Reolum project focuses on the development of green hydrogen, e-methanol, and biomass-fuelled combined heat and power technologies

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Natural Grocers® Introduces House-Brand Organic Coffee Pods

Made with plant-based mesh filters and paper lids, the unique single-use pods are certified compostable at local industrial composting facilities

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29 January 202528 January 2025

Joint webinar by BIC & RCI on biomass potential for defossilising the chemical industry

Can biomass sustainably supply 20% of the carbon needs of the chemical and feedstock industries by 2050?

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Faircraft Raises $15.8 Million to Accelerate the Development of Lab-Grown High-Quality Leather Goods

This funding will enable Faircraft to expand its team, notably by recruiting more engineers and biologists, and accelerate its efforts to scale operations and meet growing demand

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28 January 202525 January 2025

Sustainable panel materials

The ecological challenges and the effects of conventional materials on healthy living require a rethink that focuses on sustainable alternatives

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Nachhaltige Plattenwerkstoffe

Die ökologischen Herausforderungen und die Auswirkungen konventioneller Materialien auf die Wohngesundheit machen ein Umdenken notwendig, das nachhaltige Alternativen in den Mittelpunkt stellt

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Biochar and its role in carbon sequestration

This article explores the opportunities and limitations associated with biochar and its widespread use within the global agricultural sector, and investigates the extent of the impact that biochar can make on global carbon sequestration

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Biodegradable nylon precursor produced through artificial photosynthesis

Technology uses biomass-derived compounds and ammonia to produce an eco-friendly alternative plastic

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27 January 202522 January 2025

Agriculture Ministers from around 70 countries undertake to promote a sustainable bioeconomy

Özdemir: "Sustainable bioeconomy is the compass for an intact natural environment"