12 June 20245 June 2024 8th PLA World Congress again a great success All about innovation, applications, markets, and end-of-life of PLA was the foundation of a successful 8th PLA World Congress on May 28 and 29
Gene-edited protein fibre rival plastics on performance Like plastics, proteins are a kind of polymer called polyamide. All proteins consist of repeating amino-acid units, different arrangements of which result in quite different properties
Vom Holzschädling zum Holzschützer: Jugend forscht prämiert Arbeit zur Melaningewinnung aus Pilzen Sonderpreis „Nachwachsende Rohstoffe“ des Bundeslandwirtschaftsministeriums geht an Lennart Hassebrock aus Berlin
Axalta Launches Industry First Range of ISCC Plus Certified Biobased Powder Coatings Alesta® BioCoreTM provides a sustainable alternative to incumbent products containing fossil fuel-based polyester resins
Fairness in Automobil-Wertschöpfungsketten: Toyota zeigt, wie es geht Toyota unterstützt aktuell seine Zulieferer mit einem Milliardenbetrag, um dort Gehaltserhöhungen zu ermöglichen und so die eigene Lieferkette zu entwickeln und zu schützen
11 June 202410 June 2024 nova-Institute launches new website showcasing the expertise of its five main departments New web design enhances rich content of the science-based consultancy and research institute for an optimal user experience
Summer Special 2024 – 20% Discount on All Market and Trend Reports all Around Renewable Carbon until 31 August 2024 From advanced recycling technologies, over bio- and CO2-based chemicals, building blocks and polymers to specific insights on regions and renewable building blocks: The latest nova-Institute reports around renewable carbon markets are available for a special price
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Amcor’s new European Innovation Center brings brands the latest in material science and packaging design Amcor has opened its European Innovation Center in Belgium. The facility will partner with brands and retailers from across the region to design packaging that delivers better results for consumers and the environment alike
Die Brennnessel-Revolution: Wie eine Naturfaser den Textilmarkt erobert Seit Jahrtausenden werden Brennnesselfasern zur Herstellung von Stoffen und Textilien genutzt. Jetzt könnten sie einen neuen Siegeszug antreten – Dank einiger Initiativen und Forschungsprojekte
World’s first wooden satellite built by Japan researchers The creators expect the wooden material will burn up completely when the device re-enters the atmosphere — potentially providing a way to avoid the generation of metal particles when a retired satellite returns to Earth
10 June 20247 June 2024 Navigating Consumer Choices: Factors Shaping Consumer Attitudes Towards Sustainable Products New state-of-the-art report by the 3-CO project examines factors influencing consumer behaviour towards sustainable products
Bioplastic from olive tree pruning residues The project, financed by the Regional Ministry of University, makes it possible to create a new material from olive tree waste with good qualities for food packaging
Game-changer from Northern Finland: A new folding boxboard to lead the charge in renewable packaging innovation Produced with Stora Enso’s innovative FiberLight Tec, a technology that creates exceptionally light and strong board, Performa Nova is designed to be superiorly efficient
TECNO CAMON 30 Series LOEWE Design Edition: Launched with Industry-first Coffee Grounds Back Cover, Merging Carbon Neutral Cause with Modern Style New Design Edition offers modern users a super stylish eco-friendly choice, with waste coffee grounds inventively reused in the construction of the smartphone's back cover
Delignit und Amorim Cork Composites launchen FiberCork zur Steigerung der Nachhaltigkeit von Elektrofahrzeugbatterien FiberCork bietet Lösungen für die thermische Isolierung von Hochspannungsbatterien in Elektrofahrzeugen und eine umfangreiche Reihe von Anwendungen an
Delignit and Amorim Cork Composites launch FiberCork to boost the sustainability of electric batteries FiberCork is a range of solutions designed for the thermal insulation of high voltage batteries in electric vehicles and offers a wide range of applications
Compostable by design platform The platform gathers stakeholders representing the entire value chain from raw material producers, converters, brand owners to waste management organizations as well as testing and certification bodies
PROSPER project on bio-based plastics coordinated by University of Ghent secures 7.5M€ in CBE funding update The 4-year PROSPER project, standing for "Promoting and Supporting Practices for Eco Recycling," targets the effective sorting and recycling of bio-based plastics to foster a circular economy
7 June 20243 June 2024 Evonik drives sustainable biosurfactant revolution with inauguration of new facility in Slovakia Evonik has been leading the development of industrial-scale biosurfactants with its IP-protected, fermentation-based process for rhamnolipid production
Evonik treibt Übergang zu nachhaltigen Biotensiden mit neuer Anlage in der Slowakei voran Mit dem patentierten, fermentativen Verfahren zur Herstellung von Rhamnolipiden hat Evonik eine Vorreiterrolle in der Entwicklung und Produktion von Biotensiden im industriellen Maßstab übernommen
Polish Company Chespa Partners with Asahi Photoproducts and Esko to Introduce High-Quality Compostable Packaging for Food Products, on Display at drupa Plastic-free biodegradable/compostable packaging printed with specialized Chespa plant-based inks for a high level of sustainability. Print samples available for visitors on Asahi’s drupa stand
BPI-certified compostable, touch-free, cutlery & dispenser The Touch-Free Arrow Cutlery Dispenser is the most thorough solution aiming to enhance operational efficiency and promote environmental responsibility within a variety of dining establishments
A fungus converts cellulose directly into a novel platform chemical A new process for the mass production of erythro-isocitric acid from waste could make the substance interesting for industry in the future
Ein Pilz verwandelt Zellulose direkt in neuartige Plattformchemikalie Ein neues Verfahren zur Massenproduktion von erythro-Isozitronensäure aus Abfällen könnte die Substanz zukünftig für die Industrie interessant machen
6 June 202431 May 2024 Expansion of South Bend Ethanol to establish Verbio’s second biorefinery in the USA Verbio continues to follow its growth strategy in North America. Total investment of EUR 230 million US dollars
Ausbau von South Bend Ethanol zur zweiten Verbio-Bioraffinerie in den USA Verbio setzt Wachstumsstrategie in Nordamerika fort. Gesamtinvestition in Höhe von 230 Millionen Dollar
“Knowledge, responsibility and sustainability: expanding, sharing and contagion” by Cristina Rios de Amorim Through the work of Corticeira Amorim, cork has progressively gained a central place and leading role in design, architecture and sustainability initiatives worldwide
Solar-Powered CO2 Capture and Green Methanol Production Unveiled DAC involves the selective adsorption of CO2 from the air using solid capture media, followed by the regeneration of the sorbent using low-temperature heat sources
Resonac Corporation, Neste and Marubeni Corporation to cooperate on renewable chemicals in Japan Collaboration for production of olefins and derivatives with coordinated logistics from Marubeni
5 June 202429 May 2024 CUPRA Born VZ driving sustainability with Bcomp’s natural fibre materials CUPRA announces the use of Bcomp’s innovative natural fibre composite solutions for the new CUP Bucket seats in the CUPRA Born VZ electric vehicles
Urban biorefinery The European URBIOFIN and HOOP projects try to produce more circularity in waste processing
$5 million invested to strengthen the wood products economy across Montana The new investments to support the wood products economy and healthy forests and are made possible by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Inflation Reduction Act, and annual appropriations
How to Make Ubiquitous Plastics Biodegradable Understanding the function of a specific bacterial enzyme has paved the way for the biotechnological degradation of styrene
Allgegenwärtige Kunststoffe biologisch abbaubar machen Mit der Aufklärung der Funktion eines bestimmten Bakterien-Enzyms ist der Weg zum biotechnologischen Abbau von Styrol geebnet
4 June 20244 June 2024 Safety and Sustainability of Novel Bio-Based Materials – Assessments and Used Methodology Next episode of the PERFFECOAT webinar series
PaperWise ist ein zertifiziertes B Corp™: Nachhaltigkeit transparent und messbar Das Unternehmen stellt Papier aus landwirtschaftlichen Abfällen her, die sonst verbrannt würden und schließt sich der Gemeinschaft von mehr als 8.500 B Corp™-zertifizierten Unternehmen auf der ganzen Welt an
Danish industrial biotechnology startup Cellugy raises €4,9M to replace petrochemicals in personal care products The company will scale up production of its EcoFLEXY dry cellulose product to industrial volumes
31 new projects to receive €215 million in CBE JU funding CBE JU to advance competitive circular bio-based industries in Europe, as well as develop new circular and sustainable products and solutions for the market
Umweltpolitische Fehlsteuerung zu Gunsten der Papierverbunde – Recyclingfähigkeit muss Vorrang haben Monetäre Lenkungsmaßnahmen in der GVM-Studie: Plastiksteuer wäre ein grober Fehler und würde zu einer umweltpolitischen Fehlsteuerung zu Gunsten schwer recycelbarer Papierverbunde führen
Innovative Hydrosome Labs Technology Poised to Usher in New Era of Precision Fermentation The bottom-line benefits to industry include faster fermentations, higher yields, lower energy and nutrient inputs, lower labor costs, higher efficiencies, no added chemicals, and no regulatory impact
Plants instead of petroleum – making new bio-based material solutions tangible on a pilot scale In the INN PRESSME project, the Fraunhofer Institute for Silicate Research ISC took on the challenging task of preparing the products made from plant-based raw materials with special bio-based functional coatings for their respective requirements in use
Auf Pflanzenbasis statt mit Erdöl – neue biobasierte Materiallösungen im Pilotmaßstab greifbar machen Das Fraunhofer-ISC will im Projekt INN PRESSME die aus pflanzenbasierten Rohstoffen gefertigten Produkte mit speziellen biobasierten Beschichtungen für ihre jeweiligen Anforderungen im Gebrauch geeignet machen
3 June 20243 June 2024 Only one week left: 12 Good reasons to attend the Renewable Materials Conference (RMC) 11-13 June, Siegburg/Cologne (Germany) and online
nova’s experts (re)introduced: Dipl.-Ec. Dušica Banduka Project Manager Dissemination, Communication and Press
Monthly news from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), May 2024 Let's take a look at what happened in May 2024 at RCI
BASF expands its biomass balance portfolio for selected chemical intermediates The company will include BMBCertTM 1,4-butanediol (BDO), tetrahydrofuran (THF), polytetrahydrofuran (PolyTHF®) and 3-(dimethylamino)propylamine (DMAPA)
BASF erweitert Biomassebilanz-Portfolio für ausgewählte chemische Zwischenprodukte Der Konzern erweitert ihr Angebot an biomassebilanzierten Produkten um BMBCertTM 1,4-Butandiol (BDO), Tetrahydrofuran (THF), Polytetrahydrofuran (PolyTHF®) und 3-(Dimethylamino)propylamin (DMAPA)
thyssenkrupp Uhde and Johnson Matthey join forces to offer an integrated solution for blue ammonia technology In the drive to reduce CO2 emissions, the role of ammonia has expanded from a vital ingredient used to produce fertilizer for the agricultural sector, to a decarbonized carrier and supplier of hydrogen energy that’s easier to store and transport than pure hydrogen