28 February 202323 February 2023From Lab to Market: Bio-Based Products Are Gaining MomentumPropelled by government investment and shareholder demand, manufacturers are pushing to get bio-based products into the marketplace. These new materials — made from plants, fungi, and microbes — aim to replace those that contain toxins and are difficult to recycle or reuse
Hempitecture Celebrates Ribbon-Cutting for First-of-its-kind, U.S.-Based Manufacturing FacilityThe nonwoven materials manufacturer hosts a ceremony to honor this milestone for Hempitecture, the Industrial Hemp Industry, and the United States
27 February 20232 March 2023Monthly news from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), February 2023Lets take a look at what happened in February 2023 at RCI
Evonik partners with AMSilk to manufacture sustainable silk proteinsThe silk can be used in a broad range of applications including high-quality fashion, smart materials in automotives, and medical devices
International project AgriLoop is launched to accelerate the future of circular agriculture by converting residues into high-value, eco-friendly productsThe new collaboration will find new uses for agri-food residues: currently an underexploited resource for both the European Union and China, accounting for around 50% of harvested crops
HI:LIGHTS: HU-Forscher Marek Checinski und Seriengründer Christian Vollmann revolutionieren mit klimafreundlichen Chemikalien und Treibstoffen ganze BranchenC1 Green Chemicals AG: Der ehemalige HU-Forscher Marek Checinski verbündet sich mit bekanntem Seriengründer Christian Vollmann um klimafreundliche Chemikalien und Treibstoffe herzustellen, die ganze Branchen revolutionieren können
Loliware Raises $15.4 Million in Pre-Series A FundingLoliware’s seaweed-derived resins are fully compatible with existing manufacturing plastic extruding equipment, providing a unique, cost-effective way to replace single-use plastics at scale
Cruz Foam Redefines Consumer Packaging Solving the Customer Need for High-Performance with Exceptional SustainabilityRevolutionary earth-friendly product category to become available in partnership with industry leader Atlantic Packaging
Ripple EffectsOnce a rising powerhouse in the industry, the Russian biomass sector is on the downslide
24 February 202323 February 2023 Deep insights into bio- and CO₂-based solutions for polymersnova Session “Bio- and CO₂-based Polymers: Production, Trends 2022-2027 and the latest Policy Developments” - Workshop with nova experts from technology and markets, sustainability and policy
nova-experts (re)introduced: Dr. rer. nat. Pia SkoczinskiSenior Expert Technology & Markets, Industrial Biotechnology and Carbon Capture and Utilisation
What are natural polymers?The proposed definition of "natural polymers" and its impact on biopolymers in the context of the REACH restriction on microplastics
PHA – Let the feasting beginThe PHAtiCuS project unites the skills of Fraunhofer UMSICHT, FUCHS LUBRICANTS GERMANY, UnaveraChemLab, and Fritzmeier Environmental Technology
PHA – Das große Schlemmen hat begonnenIm hoch innovativen Projekt PHAtiCuS ergänzen sich die Anwendungsexpertise von FUCHS Lubricants Germany, UnaveraChemLab und Fritzmeier Umwelttechnik mit dem Forschungs-Know-how des Fraunhofer UMSICHT-Instituts hervorragend
Effizientes Haus: Energie sparen mit Super-DämmstoffDBU fördert Green Startup aerogel-it aus Osnabrück
Solvay launches ISCC PLUS certified mass balance hydroquinone and hydroquinone monomethyletherProducts are designed to meet demand for enhanced sustainability, more renewable feedstocks and reduced carbon footprint for the polymer, coating, adhesive, pharmaceutical and agrochemical markets
Neste reports strong 2022 performance for renewables Renewable diesel demand remained robust and the company highlighted plans for increased sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production
Greiner Packaging receives certification for home-compostable capsule packagingCapsules made of aluminum or plastic are suitable for a wide range of packaging applications, including for coffee, tea, and baby food. To improve their environmental footprint, Greiner Packaging has developed a solution made from a compostable polymer, so that customers can easily dispose of used capsules on their own backyard compost heaps. The capsules are now certified by TÜV Austria Belgium NV
Greiner Packaging erhält Zertifizierung für heim-kompostierbare Kapsel-VerpackungenKapseln aus Aluminium oder Kunststoff eignen sich für eine Vielzahl an Anwendungen – etwa Kaffee, Tee oder Babynahrung. Um den ökologischen Fußabdruck von Kapselverpackungen zu verbessern, hat Greiner Packaging eine Lösung aus einem kompostierbaren Polymer entwickelt: So können die Kapseln nach der Verwendung ganz einfach am eigenen Komposthaufen im Garten entsorgt werden. Die Kapseln wurden nun nach TÜV AUSTRIA BELGIUM nv zertifiziert
23 February 202317 February 2023NatureWorks Celebrates Construction Milestone for New Fully Integrated Ingeo™️ PLA Biopolymer Manufacturing Facility in ThailandThe new plant is designed to be fully integrated including production sites for lactic acid, lactide, and polymer
Fortschritte auf dem Weg zum kommerziellen biobasierten AnilinForscherteam verbessert Verfahren im Projekt Bio4PURPro deutlich – Erste Prozessschritte bereits im industriellen Maßstab getestet
New CDP data shows companies are recognizing the need for climate transition plans but are not moving fast enough amidst incoming mandatory disclosureMore than 4000 (out of 18,600) companies last year disclosed they had a climate transition plan, but only 81 (0.4%) demonstrated best practice by disclosing against all 21 key indicators that denote a credible climate transition plan
Anspruch und Wirklichkeit: Konzerne haben Klimaziele – aber keinen Plan, sie zu erreichenKlimaschutz scheint in der Wirtschaft angekommen sein, viele Unternehmen haben sich ehrgeizige Ziele gegeben. Eine Studie zeigt nun, wie es mit der Umsetzung aussieht: nicht gut
Citroniq Chemicals LLC and Mitsui Plastics, Inc. Sign a Letter of IntentLarge-scale supply agreement for sustainable polypropylene is marking the beginning of a long-term alliance between the two companies
New catalysts could make acrylics from corn cheaper than fossil equivalentCatalyst exhibits substantially higher performance when benchmarked against other classes of leading catalysts
EU sees brutal drop in renewable energy used in transportRecently released figures by EU statistics agency Eurostat show a spectacular drop in the amount of renewable energy used in the transport sector for 2021, a trend that affects almost all EU countries and is due to a change in the calculation methodology for biofuels
Eurostat: Starker Rückgang von erneuerbaren Energien im VerkehrssektorKürzlich veröffentlichte Zahlen der europäischen Statistikbehörde Eurostat zeigen einen deutlichen Rückgang des Anteils erneuerbarer Energien im Verkehrssektor für das Jahr 2021. Fast alle EU-Staaten sind von diesem Trend betroffen, der auf eine Änderung der Berechnungsmethodik für Biokraftstoffe zurückzuführen ist
22 February 202317 February 2023Shellac-based coating makes pulp materials suitable for food without use of petroleum based polymers or metalsResearchers from Thailand and UK have developed a shellac-based coating to improve the gas barrier properties of a recyclable, compostable and sustainably sourced packaging material
Camm Solutions: Eine echte Alternative zu PlastikMit einem neu entwickelten Material schafft es Camm Solutions, die positiven Funktionen von Plastik zu erhalten und die negativen zu streichen
Avient Extends Bio-Based Polyolefin Range, Utilizing the Benefits of Cellulose Fiber and Giving Waste Coffee Grounds a Second LifeNew Maxxam™ BIO Bio-Based Polyolefins can be filled with up to 40% bio-filler from used coffee grounds or cellulose fiber
Fossile Grundstoffe der chemischen Industrie durch Biomasse ersetzenCarbonsäureester aus Biomasse gewinnen, das möchte ein Chemieingenieur der Universität Hamburg, der jetzt vom Europäischen Forschungsrat dafür mit rund zwei Mio. Euro gefördert wird
Looking beyond microplastics, Oregon State researchers find that cotton and synthetic microfibers impact behavior and growth of aquatic organismsNew study found that microfibers of any kind are of concern, because scientists are increasingly identifying them in water samples and discovering they are causing adverse impacts in organisms and ecosystems
Processing of bioplastics in biogas production: a forward-looking waste management solutionNew paper shows that the increasing amount of compostable bioplastics in our waste can be collected and processed with no ecological risk to produce biogas
World BioEconomy Forum launches a survey on forming a global hub for the bioeconomyThe World BioEconomy Forum and partners are launching a survey on the formation of a global hub to serve the bioeconomy sector
21 February 202320 February 2023Non-wood fibre is a new innovation frontier for Europe’s paper and board sector, shows nova-Institute studyCommissioned by Cepi, the new report concludes that the material streams hold potential to contribute to the sustainable growth of the pulp and paper sector
Chemicals from residues – Leipzig scientists bring chemical production at biogas plants to pilot scaleResearchers of the Deutsches Biomasseforschungszentrum and the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research are investigating in the new "CapUp" project to develop green chemicals from agro-industrial waste
Chemikalien aus Reststoffen – Leipziger Forscherinnen bringen Chemikalienproduktion für Biogasanlagen auf PilotmaßstabForscher des Deutschen Biomasseforschungszentrums und des Helmholtz-Zentrums für Umweltforschung wollen im Projekt "CapUp" grüne Chemikalien aus Reststoffen entwickeln
Global Bioenergies: First significant sales in 2022Trade payables increased as a result of the negotiation of more favourable payment terms for the Company in connection with the initiation of production activities
Bluepha PHA Global Product Launch Event AnnouncementBluepha has been working on a new generation of biodegradable material, Bluepha™ PHA for over 6 years, and now it's ready to go to market
20 February 202315 February 2023Degradation of Plastic Waste using newly Developed BiocatalystsResearchers of the University of Greifswald and from Covestro developed two corresponding methods
Abbau von Plastikabfall durch neu entwickelte Biokatalysatoren möglichForscher der Universität Greifswald und von Covestro haben zwei neue Verfahren dafür entwickelt
Idemitsu and Toray Creating Japan’s First Biomass ABS Resin Supply ChainBoth companies aim to lower emissions from the plastics sector through their joint efforts
Wie unsere Autos in Zukunft nachhaltiger werden sollenDie Autohersteller wollen immer mehr natürliche Materialien ins Auto bringen. Rennsport-Studien wie von Porsche sind nur der erste Schritt
Zeon Corporation invests in U.S. Startup Visolis to accelerate development of their biomanufacturing process for sustainable chemicalsVisolis is developing a biomanufacturing platform combining artificial intelligence, synthetic biology and traditional chemical catalysis to efficiently produce a portfolio of carbon negative chemicals
17 February 202314 February 2023Structural proteins for the development of sustainable materials: BRAIN Biotech and AMSilk cooperate to develop high-performance bio-based protein fibersNew developments like those currently being developed by BRAIN Biotech and AMSilk could revolutionize the performance materials market
Strukturproteine für die Entwicklung nachhaltiger Materialien: BRAIN Biotech und AMSilk kooperieren bei der Entwicklung leistungsfähiger biobasierter ProteinfasernNeue Entwicklungen wie jene, die derzeit laufend von BRAIN Biotech und AMSilk gemacht werden, könnten den Markt für Biomaterialien revolutionieren
The Paper Bag releases guidelines for high-quality paper carrier bagsNew document gives paper bag producers and their customers orientation on parameters that influence the resistance and durability of paper carrier bags
Der Papiersack: nachhaltig von der Rohstoffgewinnung bis zum LebensendeBei der Papiersackproduktion steht Ressourcenschonung an der Tagesordnung, und dank stetiger Verbesserung der Papierfestigkeit ist auch der generelle Papierverbrauch pro Sack in den letzten Jahren stark gesunken
16 February 202314 February 2023 Cellulose Fibres Conference on 8-9 March 2023 in Cologne and onlineSession on Sustainability and Environmental Impacts - Sustainability and Concern for Environmental Impact are Driving Developments in the Textile Industry