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17 January 202514 January 2025

Driving collaboration and innovation in manufacturing

A new online community facilitates expert collaboration across diverse fields for more sustainable manufacturing

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The Future of Plastics Lies in Bioplastics and Advanced Biotechnology

Using bacteria isolated from various environments has enabled AIMPLAS to successfully reduce biodegradation times

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Bayer and Neste to Collaborate on Developing Feedstocks for Renewable Fuels

The companies have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to jointly scale winter canola in the US as a biomass-based feedstock to meet growing demand for renewable fuel / Bayer aims to launch hybrid TruFlex winter canola in the US in 2027, delivering excellent product stability and performance / Overall goal is to help decarbonize the transportation sector with advancing innovative crops for renewable fuels, such as sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel

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Bayer und Neste arbeiten zusammen, um Rohstoffe für erneuerbare Kraftstoffe zu produzieren

Die Unternehmen unterzeichnen eine Absichtserklärung, um Winterraps in den USA als Biomasse-Rohstoff zu nutzen und zu skalieren. Damit soll die wachsende Nachfrage nach erneuerbaren Kraftstoffen gedeckt werden / Das übergeordnete Ziel ist die Dekarbonisierung des Transportsektors. Dazu können Biokraftstoffe aus innovativen Nutzpflanzen einen Beitrag leisten / Bayer plant für 2027 die US-Markteinführung der hybriden Winterrapssorte TruFlex, die Landwirten eine zusätzliche Einkommensquelle ermöglicht

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16 January 202513 January 2025

How much is the US bioeconomy worth?

We investigate different estimates for its value and how much certain sub-sectors are predicted to grow over the coming years

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“Finding success with a natural fiber and wood mix”

The inclusion of wood fiber in the BM4 has been a major benefit for Green Valley Greenhouse, both in terms of plant performance and sustainability

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15 January 202514 January 2025

Vermisst: Strategie für nachhaltigen Umgang mit Biomasse

Flächenkonflikte und Übernutzung verhindern - Offener Brief an zuständige Ministerien

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Rebel Fuels launches to transform waste CO2 into carbon-neutral fuels

Rebel Fuels plants are establishing a circular carbon economy that repurposes waste streams into valuable, sustainable fuel products

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Indien will in der Bioökonomie zur Spitze gehören

Die Regierung fördert das Wachstum von biobasierten verarbeitenden Industrien in Sektoren von Chemie über Gesundheit bis Ernährung. Das birgt Chancen und Risiken

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India Plans to Develop Top Grade Bioeconomy

Government is supporting the growth of bio-based manufacturing in sectors ranging from chemical to health and nutrition - generating both opportunities and risks

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Baumwollverbot in Europa bis 2030? Die Zukunft zirkulärer Materialien

Die EU peilt eine Kreislaufwirtschaft an, wobei die Baumwolle eigentlich keine Rolle mehr spielen darf. Aber: Ein Verbot hätte drastische Folgen

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14 January 202514 January 2025

Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year 2025: Six Innovations are Nominated  

The use of leaves for cellulose pulp and packaging, seaweed as a feedstock for biosynthetic fibres, plant-based surface material for car interiors and much more – The award nominees are as diverse as the thematic spectrum of the Cellulose Fibres Conference 2025 in Cologne

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Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year 2025: Die sechs Nominierten stehen fest

Verwertung von Laub für Zellstoff und Verpackung, Algen als Rohstoff für biosynthetische Fasern, pflanzliches Oberflächenmaterial für Fahrzeuginnenräume und vieles mehr – Die Award-Nominierten sind so vielfältig wie das diesjährige Themenspektrum der Cellulose Fibres Conference 2025

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Monthly news from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), December 2024

Let's take a look at what happened in December 2024 at RCI:

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UC3M participates in a research project on biocomposites that transform key industrial sectors

Biocomposites developed by the project BIOntier cover divers applications as vehicle components, battery casings and dashboard panels, aeronautical structures and industrial equipment

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Bei Innovationen in der Bioökonomie könnte Ostafrika Vorreiter sein

Das Potenzial ist groß, aber begrenzte Mittel für den Einsatz neuer Technologien und Know-how in landwirtschaftlicher Produktion oder Bioverarbeitung sind ein Hemmschuh

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East Africa could be a Leader in Bioeconomy Innovation

There is great potential, but a lack of funds for the implementation of new technologies as well as a lack of knowhow in agricultural production and bioprocessing inhibit progress

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13 January 202514 January 2025

Status and Outlook: Bio-based Polymers worldwide

Global capacity to grow strongly, with major investments in China, Europe and the Middle East; new regulations driving demand for biodegradable plastics

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Turning automotive engines into modular chemical plants to make green fuels

The MIT spinout Emvolon is placing its repurposed engines next to methane sources, to generate greener methanol and other chemicals

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Neue Technologie: Alte Automotoren verwandeln Methan in grünen Treibstoff

Aus dem MIT hervor gegangenes Start-up Emvolon macht aus herkömmlichen Automotoren kleine, mobile Chemieanlagen, die Methan direkt vor Ort in nachhaltigen Treibstoff umwandeln

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ATB in Potsdam does pioneering work: Artificially produced humic substances for agriculture

Innovative process called hydrothermal humification makes it possible to fully exploit biological waste

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ATB in Potsdam leistet Pionierarbeit: Künstlich hergestellte Huminstoffe für die Landwirtschaft

Innovatives Verfahren der hydrothermalen Humifizierung ermöglicht eine vollständige Verwertung biologischer Reststoffe

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Sustainable Packaging from Peatland Plants

Researchers at Fraunhofer IVV in Freising and Dresden studied in the PALUDI project the potentials of peatland plants such as reed, sedge or reed canary grass for sustainable packaging

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Nachhaltige Verpackungen aus Moorpflanzen

Forscher des Fraunhofer IVV in Freising und Dresden untersuchten im Projekt »PALUDI« die Potenziale von Moorpflanzen wie Schilf, Seggen oder Rohrglanzgras für nachhaltige Verpackungen

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USDA to survey farmers on land ownership, finances

The information gathered through the survey will influence national and state policymaking decisions

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KIIDC to replace plastic bottles with bioplastic alternatives

New Indian Start-up will utilize bioplastic bottles made from polylactic acid (PLA), a material derived from starches found in crops

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10 January 202510 January 2025

EU-funded project PYSOLO: Free webinar „Facing High-Temperature CSP for energy applications”

Four speakers of the one-hour-session will dive into the challenges currently faced by CSP technologies for energy applications

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Die Nationale Biomassestrategie

BMEL, BMWK und das BMUV haben schon in 2022 Eckpunkte vorgelegt, um in Deutschland eine nachhaltige Biomasseerzeugung und -nutzung sicherzustellen - sie soll nun im kommenden Jahr verabschiedet werden

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Sustainea and Primient to collaborate on $400 million U.S. Bio-MEG facility in Lafayette

Sustainea, an innovative company dedicated to manufacturing sustainable chemicals with a low-carbon footprint, is planning to invest $400 million in Lafayette, Indiana. In collaboration with local company Primient, who will supply corn-based dextrose precursors

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Aramco, TotalEnergies and Saudi Investment Recycling Company (SIRC) assess the development of a sustainable aviation fuels unit

This collaboration will draw on the expertise of the three partners to develop a production unit of sustainable aviation fuel by converting local residues from the circular economy, such as used cooking oil and animal fats

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Metsä Group will introduce nature compensation in its environmental deviations

During 2025, an independent expert group invited by Metsä Group will participate in the determination of nature damage and compensation measures for these sites

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Neste to supply sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to Air New Zealand marking the airline’s largest purchase of SAF to date

The SAF will be used by Air New Zealand at Los Angeles (LAX) and San Francisco (SFO) international airports through to February 2026

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From the rainforest at the ski slopes with karuun®

Material innovation from rattan gaines the German Sustainability Award and is protecting the rainforest

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Vom Regenwald auf die Skipiste mit karuun®

Materialinnovation aus Rattan gewinnt Deutschen Nachhaltigkeitspreis und schützt den Regenwald

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9 January 20255 January 2025

BAU trade fair 2024: Mushroom materials as a biogenic material source

Fraunhofer researchers present at the BAU trade fair a prefabricated façade element that combines integrated photovoltaics, electricity generation, weather protection and thermal insulation made of mushroom material

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Messe Bau 2024: Pilzwerkstoffe als biogene Materialquelle

Fraunhofer Forscher präsentieren auf der Messe BAU ein vorgefertigtes Fassadenelement, das Integrierte Photovoltaik, Stromgewinnung, Wetterschutz und Wärmedämmung aus Pilzmaterial in sich vereint

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Nordic Bioproducts Group Partners with Southern European Distributors to Boost Sustainable Microcrystalline Cellulose Supply for the Beauty and Personal Care Industries

The Finnish manufacturer of Microcrystalline Cellulose (MCC) has expanded its partner network with C.Q. Massó in Spain & Portugal, as well as securing a distributor partner in Italy. These partnerships open new markets, drive innovation in formulations, and help beauty and personal care brands to meet upcoming stricter regulations on harmful ingredients and traceability

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The PFAS problem

In the US, an estimated 98 per cent of people have detectable levels of PFAS in their blood, a pattern replicated around the world

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Besiedelung des Mars: Forscher schlagen Beton aus Blut und Urin vor

Ein Forschungsteam der Universität Manchester macht einen schweißtreibenden Vorschlag: Menschliche Kolonien auf dem Mars könnten mit dem Blut der Menschen gebaut werden, die sie errichten

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B’ZEOS Secures Seed Round and Strategic Partnerships! 

Company raised over €5 million to upscale their compostable seaweed packaging

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Palm oil imports to the European Union continue to dwindle 

EU demand for palm oil continues to decline, as is once again confirmed by the EU Commission's import figures. The decrease is partly due to EU regulations requiring proof of deforestation-free supply chains

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From timber towers to utopian landscrapers: 2024’s most ambitious builds

As regular readers may expect, Saudi Arabia dominates in our look at ambitious architecture projects, however, there are also notable buildings hailing from elsewhere, including the United States

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8 January 20255 January 2025

Neste introduces co-processed renewable Neste RE feedstock for the polymers and chemicals industry

By co-processing renewable raw materials such as used cooking oil together with fossil crude oil it is possible to produce a drop-in feedstock for the production of plastics and chemicals

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Neste stellt neuen Rohstoff für Kunststoff- und Chemieindustrie vor: erneuerbares Neste RE via Co-Processing

Durch das Co-Processing erneuerbarer Rohstoffe wie gebrauchtem Speiseöl mit fossilem Rohöl kann ein erneuerbarer Drop-in-Rohstoff für die Herstellung von Kunststoffen und Chemieprodukten entstehen

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2025 CBE JU funding opportunities announced

CBE JU announces Annual Work Programme for 2025 with €165 M for project proposals

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New initiative aims to strengthen the bio-based economy

To make significant progress in the green transition, we need to become much better at harnessing the power of bioproduction – biologically based production solutions, also known as biosolutions, which can replace fossil energy sources and materials

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The problem with farming based on oil, not soil

In other words, what we do to our soil, we do to our climate – and ourselves

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Carbios verschiebt Fertigstellung ihrer PET-Biorecyclinganlage in Longlaville aufgrund verspäteter, nicht verwässernder Finanzierung um 6 bis 9 Monate

CARBIOS verfügt über eine starke Liquiditätsposition in Höhe von 112 Millionen Euro zum 30.November 2024, bestätigt entscheidende Fortschritte bei den kommerziellen Vertragsverhandlungen und nimmt Änderungen an seiner Unternehmensführung vor

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Considering delayed non-dilutive sources of financing, CARBIOS postpones construction of its Longlaville PET biorecycling plant for 6 to 9 months

CARBIOS maintains a robust available cash position of 112 million euros on 30 November 2024, confirms major advances in commercial contract negotiations and makes changes to its Governance

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Global Bioplastics Update at EBC24

Despite their large capacity shares, biopolymers such as PLA, polyethylene (PE), and PTT recorded some of the lowest utilization rates this year