7 June 20243 June 2024 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
thyssenkrupp Uhde und Johnson Matthey kooperieren und bieten eine integrierte Lösung zur blauen Ammoniaktechnologie an Um die CO2-Emissionen zu reduzieren, hat sich der Ammoniak weiterentwickelt: Von einem unverzichtbaren Bestandteil zur Herstellung von Düngemitteln für die Landwirtschaft hin zu einem dekarbonisierten Energie- und Wasserstoffträger, der einfacher zu speichern und zu transportieren ist als reiner Wasserstoff
Where next for South Africa’s bioeconomy? Eleven years on from the release of its national Bioeconomy Strategy, how has South Africa progressed in building biobased capacity?
Fresh Del Monte announces partnership to produce biofertilizers from fruit residues, launching innovative plant in Kenya Partnering with Vellsam Materias Bioactivas, the new plant marks an initial step in biofertilizer production
Urban biorefineries in the EU: from blueprint to implementation The system can help both public authorities and private entities involved in waste management anticipate future sustainability laws that reward or mandate circularity
31 May 202429 May 2024 New Market Analysis: Bio-based and Biodegradable Plastics Industries in China Policy framework, market trends, technologies and outlook for PLA, PA, PHA and PBAT
Neue Marktanalyse: Bio-basierte und biologisch abbaubare Kunststoffe in China Politische Rahmenbedingungen, Markttrends, Technologien und Aussichten für PLA, PA, PHA und PBAT
Reusable Sulapac® cups introduced in selected Burger King restaurants in Finland Restel, a Finnish restaurant and catering company, accelerates on its journey to cut down waste and emissions; kicks off a pilot with reusable cups made of biobased and recyclable Sulapac® material in selected restaurants, including two Burger King outlets
RMIT and council trial world-first coffee concrete footpath Freshly brewed coffee concrete may be coming to a street near you after RMIT University teamed up with Macedon Ranges Shire Council to conduct a world-first coffee concrete footpath trial
DNFI World Natural Fibre Update May 2024 Free Download of the 9 page report including 6 graphs: “DNFI World Natural Fibre Update May 2024” on the website
A bionanomachine for green chemistry The scientists feel certain that the enzyme will prove extremely useful in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries
Eine Bionanomaschine für grüne Chemie Das neu charakterisierte Enzym soll ein neues wichtiges Werkzeug für die Kreislaufwirtschaft und die grüne Chemie werden
29 May 202426 June 2024 The Power of Social Innovation: Bridging Technology and Humanity A current initiative aiming to drive social innovation is the EU funded research project 3-CO which's key objective is to support sustainable consumption and improve consumer behaviour through smart digital solutions
Can we revolutionise the chemical industry and create a circular economy? Yes, with the help of catalysts New commentary puts forth a transformative solution: catalysis to leverage sustainable waste resources, ushering the industry from a linear to a circular economy
Mit Sonnenenergie zu sehr hohen Temperaturen Statt Kohle oder Erdöl zu verbrennen, um Zement oder Stahl herzustellen, könnte in Zukunft Sonnenenergie dafür genutzt werden. Forschende der ETH Zürich haben eine thermische Falle entwickelt, die Sonnenstrahlung aufnimmt und Hitze abgibt. Sie wird über tausend Grad heiss
Using solar energy to generate heat at high temperatures Instead of burning coal or oil to produce cement or steel, in the future solar energy could be used for this purpose. Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a thermal trap that can absorb concentrated sunlight and deliver heat at over thousand degrees Celsius
MTU to lead €9 million CBE JU Farm-based Grass Biorefinery Demonstration Initiative Munster Technological University will lead a new first-of-its-kind decentralised green biorefinery demonstration initiative funded under the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU)
Dow and Freepoint Eco-Systems announce supply agreement to transform plastic waste into new circular products The supply agreement for 65,000 metric tons of circular feedstock advances the Companies' shared goal to support a circular economy for plastics in North America
28 May 202428 May 2024 Join the first PEF World Congress in October 2024 The European project PEFerence is proud to support the Renewable Carbon Plastics Magazine in organising the very first PEF World Congress, which will take place in Düsseldorf (Germany) on 30 and 31 October 2024 (with Online Livestream)
NatureWorks’ Ingeo PLA Manufacturing Expansion Attracts Record Financing from Krungthai Bank PCL of Thailand One of the singular largest loans in the bank’s decades-long history supports Thailand's ambitious Bio-Circular-Green (BCG) strategy
NatureWorks: Finanzierungszusage für neues PLA-Werk in Thailand Der Aussendung zufolge kann das Unternehmen mit dieser Fazilität der drittgrößten thailändischen Geschäftsbank die Kapitalstruktur des PLA-Projekts weiter optimieren