5 April 202425 March 2024 Bpacks Launches World’s First Bark-Based Packaging Technology to Replace Seamlessly Plastic Materials The firm’s new technology is fully compatible with existing production streams and targets the $384 billion global plastic packaging market
Thermal Solutions for Green Buildings The BIOBUILD project will design and showcase protype wooden houses with innovative wallboards and parquet and evaluate energy saving performance as well as recyclability in Sweden and Spain
„Tangpon“ aus Meeresalgen: Berliner Gründerin entwickelt nachhaltiges Periodenprodukt Das Start-up Vyld stellt Tampons aus Braunalgen-Fasern her. Ihr „Tangpon“ soll nachhaltig sein und die Ozeane schützen
Vyld expands into algae-based diapers Seaweed-based tampons came first - the company is now working on an ambitious project called Windelwald, or diaper forest
Kumho Petrochemical Signs MOU With SK Geo Centric, Tongsuh Petrochemical For ‘Establishment Of Sustainable Bio Raw Material Supply Chain’ Formation of Long-term Mutual Cooperation for Sustainable Growth in the Petrochemical Industry among the Three Companies
Rice researchers develop 3D-printed wood from its own natural components Researchers at Rice University have unlocked the potential to use 3D printing to make sustainable wood structures, offering a greener alternative to traditional manufacturing methods
4 April 202428 March 2024 Say Hello to Biodegradable Microplastics Research shows plant-based polymers can disappear within seven months
Forscher entwickeln biologisch abbaubares Plastik auf Algenbasis Wissenschaftler der Universität of California haben aufzeigen können, dass sich ihre Biopolymere innerhalb von 7 Monaten biologisch abbauen
Technip Energies and LanzaTech Selected by the US Department of Energy to Receive $200M Investment for Breakthrough, Replicable Decarbonized Ethylene Commercial Facility
Dämmstoff mit Zukunft: Seegras aus Schleswig-Holstein Seegras ist eine vielversprechende Alternative für herkömmliches Dämmmaterial: Es brennt nicht. Dafür bindet es CO2 und ist nachwachsend. Eine Firma im schleswig-holsteinischen Kreis Steinburg hat deshalb große Pläne
Better Earth Introduces Renewable Plant Fiber Trays for Catering Events These innovative trays represent a significant step forward in sustainable catering solutions, setting a new standard for excellence in the industry
Self-healing Concrete Insights The innovative DEEP PURPLE project to showcase the feasibility of transforming raw materials from organic waste or wastewater into five ‘consumer’ products
Why building America’s biomanufacturing sector is critical for America’s security John F. Crowley from BIO: “The strength of our biotechnology industry is a testament to our nation’s capability to protect and enhance the lives of its citizens and those around the globe.”
3 April 202427 March 2024 CO2-negative construction thanks to new composite material A new composite material is finding its way into the construction industry. Made from natural stone, carbon fibers and biochar, it is an alternative to reinforced concrete. It is characterized by a particularly good CO2 balance
CO2-negatives Bauen durch neuartigen Verbundwerkstoff Ein neuer Verbundwerkstoff hält Einzug in die Bauindustrie. Hergestellt aus Naturstein, Carbonfasern und Biokohle ist er eine Alternative zu Stahlbeton. Eine besonders gute CO2-Bilanz zeichnet ihn aus
Avantium: Well Capitalised and Continued Good Progress in the Execution of its Strategy Avantium N.V., a leading company in renewable and circular polymer materials, today reports its unaudited 2023 full year results
Intek Plastics acquires a large Wisconsin plastics extruder The acquired facility and equipment greatly expand production capacity
Durchbruch bei PLA-Recycling: Enzym zersetzt Bioplastik in 24 Stunden Ein gängiges Enzym, das auch in Waschmitteln steckt, kann PLA mit etwas Wärme innerhalb von 24 Stunden komplett abbauen
China: TotalEnergies and SINOPEC join forces to produce sustainable jet fuel at a SINOPEC’s refinery The jointly owned unit by SINOPEC and TotalEnergies will have the capacity to produce 230,000 tons of SAF per year, and will process local waste or residues from the circular economy
AFYREN NEOXY receives €3.4 million milestone payment as part of the AFTER-BIOCHEM project The payment, recognised in the 2023 accounts of AFYREN NEOXY, is the third instalment of a €20 million grant
Flow Series made from wood biocomposite using 3D printing technology Nazar Sigaher together with CIRCULA focusing on wood biocomposite material made from residual waste
2 April 202425 March 2024 Luminy® PLA water bottle with embossed label facilitates recycled PLA production Sansu and TotalEnergies Corbion to produce a 100% PLA bottle with an embossed label, which significantly expedites the processing of PCR PLA bottles – avoiding labels and caps removal processes
Eco-Products Introduces Compostable Paper Bags and Sandwich Wraps Ideal for supermarkets, restaurants and bakeries, the new products include a variety of BPI-Certified bags and wraps with no-added PFAS
When 3D-printed mushrooms make music: Mushroom mycelium as a sustainable high-tech material in speaker construction A team of researchers at Fraunhofer IWU is exploring another application for mushroom mycelium material: for components in high-quality transmission line speakers, with the aim to enhance their sound even further
Wenn 3D-gedruckte Pilze Musik machen: Pilzmyzel als nachhaltiger Hightech-Werkstoff im Lautsprecherbau Ein Forscherinnenteam am Fraunhofer IWU erschließt ein weiteres Einsatzgebiet für Pilzmyzelwerkstoff: als komplexe Bauteile, die hochwertige Transmissionline-Lautsprecher noch besser klingen lassen
Seeking better control of biocomposites for better, more ecofriendly materials The variability of the mechanical properties of sustainable biocomposite materials limits their widespread application in industry
28 March 202425 March 2024 Commission takes action to boost biotechnology and biomanufacturing in the EU The EU biotechnology and biomanufacturing sector is facing several challenges: research and technology transfer to the market, regulatory complexity, access to finance, skills, value chain obstacles, intellectual property, public acceptance and economic security
CBE JU boosting the EU’s biotech and biomanufacturing sectors CBE JU funding supports projects developing and producing innovative, sustainable and circular bio-based solutions across many sectors spanning from bio-based chemicals to food and feed ingredients, from construction materials to packaging
Biogas: more sustainable thanks to microalgae? A project involving the Cremona Campus of Politecnico di Milano, A2A and Polo delle Microalghe
Vorstellung von neuartigen naturfaserverstärkten Compounds für die Verarbeitung im High Speed Additive Manufacturing Im geförderten Forschungsvorhaben "ECO2-LInE" wollen Forscher des Fraunhofer-Instituts LBF schwere Metallkonstruktionen teilweise durch leichte, naturfaserverstärkte Kunststoffbauteile ersetzen
Romania provides untapped opportunities for Europe’s bio-based sector and green growth BIC’s updated Country Report on Romania builds on the first edition released in 2018. It maps out the potential for bio-based growth in the country, highlighting untapped and under-exploited bio-based resources
Promising environmental degradation of PISOX polyesters UvA chemists have now developed a strong, heat-resistant plastic that breaks down in the nature after six months. “It’s a different mindset, but plastics with an expiration date make a lot more sense.”
UvA chemists develop new type of bio-based plastic: “Strong, recyclable and biodegradable” UvA chemists have now developed a strong, heat-resistant plastic that breaks down in the nature after six months
27 March 202422 March 2024 Shell Chemicals and Braskem bring certified bio-attributed and bio-circular propylene to the U.S. market Polypropylene manufactured from bio-attributed and bio-circular propylene will support growing consumer demand for more sustainable plastics
Epoxid-Prepregs mit Bioanteil MTM 49-3 wird bei gleichem Qualitätsniveau OEMs und Zulieferern dabei helfen, den Verbrauch fossiler Rohstoffe zu reduzieren und ihre CO2-Neutralitätsziele zu erreichen
The DEEP PURPLE project – deriving bioplastics out of wastewater Different companies using wastewater as a source of biomass to make circular, eco-friendly products using Purple Phototrophic Bacteria (PPB)
Irish agribusiness group ClonBio to invest $500m in US biorefinery Announcement just one of a number made during Enterprise Ireland’s programme of events in the US for St Patrick’s Day
Kunststoffverpackungen im Wandel: Aufholjagd bei Recyclingquoten / Trendwende beim Verbrauch Recyclingquote von Kunststoffverpackungen 2022: +3,5%-Punkte beim privaten Endverbrauch
26 March 202422 March 2024 Greener ingredients for paints and coatings – The PERFECOAT webinar series continues! 8 April 2024, 13.00-14.00 CET, online
Circular Economy Report shows: there are progressions in Recycling, but also hurdles Especially too much plasticwaste goes to incineration - with an upward trend
Circular Economy Report zeigt: Es gibt Fortschritte beim Recycling, aber auch Hürden Insbesondere werden zu viele Kunststoffabfälle verbrannt – mit steigender Tendenz
The US plans a biomass supply chain for Biden’s biomanufacturing push New report identifies the US’ raw material potential as well as bottlenecks to scaling the bioeconomy, including the regulation and infrastructure needed to get biomass flowing into industry
Beekman 1802 Dupe Themselves with Groundbreaking Biotech Vegan Goat Milk Launches New Shine Free Skincare Range Targeting the Needs of Gen Z
Paper coating biomaterials derived from anaerobic granular sludge may be cost-effective A promising new technique may offer a cost-effective, sustainable approach for transforming wastewater into industrially valuable products and help to reduce carbon emissions
Enviromall Leads The Way In Sustainable Packaging With Launch Of Revolutionary Compostable PLA Bags Enviromall, a leading provider of sustainable packaging solutions, proudly announces the launch of its revolutionary compostable PLA bags
25 March 202422 March 2024 Renewable Materials Conference: Six Innovations Nominated and Final Program Available Three bio-based innovations from Germany and from Sweden, two CCU innovations from Denmark and Hungary and one advanced plastic recycling technology from Canada are nominated for the “Renewable Material of the Year 2024” innovation award
Renewable Materials Conference: Sechs Innovationen nominiert und finales Programm veröffentlicht Drei bio-basierte Innovationen aus Deutschland und aus Schweden, zwei CCU-Innovationen aus Dänemark und Ungarn sowie eine Advanced Recycling Technologie aus Kanada sind für den Innovationspreis „Renewable Material of the Year 2024" nominiert
Strengthening the EU’s bioeconomy strategy with four policy recommendations From policy briefs to social media campaigns, PROMICON points the way to a sustainable bio-based economy
Klimaschädliche Schlupflöcher und erwartete Handelskonflikte – EU-Kommission muss Bedenken offenlegen Die so genannte „Spiegelklausel“ dürfte für massive Handelskonflikte sorgen, denn für den Import von in Kunststoff verpackten Waren aus Drittstaaten sollen die gleichen Umweltvorgaben wie in der EU gelten, damit sie in der EU in Verkehr gebracht werden dürfen
5 Eco-friendly Swaps You Can Make to Replace Single-Use Plastics USDA Rural Development bulletin helping find biobased alternatives to reduce the number of single-use plastics we rely on day to day