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27 November 202422 November 2024

Project aims to convert Black Sea algae into bioplastics

Collaboration project will do feasibility studies to assess the possible applications of macroalgae, including the manufacturing of fertilizer and bioplastics

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Science breakthrough using plants as fuel without impacting food security

A breakthrough more than a decade in the making, makes use of a plant’s leaves and stems to create oil, which has the potential to be used as a new global energy source

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DOD Releases Final Nine Awards for Distributed Bioindustrial Manufacturing Program

The Department of Defense today announced the remaining nine awards to bioindustrial firms under the Distributed Bioindustrial Manufacturing Program (DBIMP). This announcement completes the first phase of DBIMP investment at 34 total awards worth over $60 million

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26 November 202421 November 2024

Acme-Hardesty Partners with Lygos To Represent Soltellus™ For Personal and Home Care Markets

Lygos’ Soltellus™ is designed to meet the growing demand for sustainable and eco-friendly products - multifunctional, biodegradable polymers - engineered to deliver high performance in various applications

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Sustainable Travel: Introducing Biodegradable Baby Wipes in Travel Packs

The Bamboo Fiber Baby Wipes are leading the way in sustainable baby care products - crafted from 100% natural bamboo fibers, these wipes are soft, strong, and gentle on baby's sensitive skin

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Inspired by nature: Leaftronics pave way for biodegradable electronics

"Leaftronics" is an approach that leverages the natural structure of leaves to create biodegradable electronic substrates with enhanced properties

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Von der Natur inspiriert: Leaftronics ebnet den Weg für biologisch abbaubare Elektronik

Leaftronics will die natürliche Struktur von Blättern nutzen, um biologisch abbaubare elektronische Substrate mit verbesserten Eigenschaften herzustellen

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Rhenish mining district as a bioeconomy region: at the heart of structural change

In the collaborative project "Bioeconomy – Understanding. Connecting. Supporting," a team led by RWTH Aachen is investigating the conditions under which the structural change in the Rhenish mining district can succeed in transforming it into a model bioeconomy region

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Metgen integration with NewEnergyBlue will create full Array of Biochemicals refined from agricultural Waste

NewEnergyBlue’s first U.S. biomass refinery is expected to begin operations in 2027 in Mason City, Iowa

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25 November 202422 November 2024

Bio-based products certification: Webinar highlights collaborative path toward sustainability

The upcoming EU webinar, titled “Advancing Bio-Based Products Certification: A Collaborative Path Towards Sustainability,” will delve into innovative solutions for the bio-based economy

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Europe missing out on the potential of bio-waste with almost 75% ending up in landfills or incinerated

The Bio-based Industries Consortium (BIC) together with Zero Waste Europe (ZWE) to produce a second edition of the report identifying the untapped potential to valorise bio-waste in Europe

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Enhancing compatibility and biodegradability of PLA/biomass composites via forest residue torrefaction

New torrefaction approach improves mechanical properties and decomposition rate of PLA composites

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Electrochaea Partners with Hitachi to Bring Synthetic Methane to Japan

Electrochaea and Hitachi have signed a five-year technology transfer and licensing agreement

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Electrochaea und Hitachi unterschreiben Lizenzvereinbarung zur Herstellung von synthetischem Methan in Japan

Electrochaea und Hitachi Ltd. haben eine fünfjährige Vereinbarung über Technologietransfer und Lizenzierung unterzeichnet

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22 November 202419 November 2024

Avantium and Kirin collaborate to explore the use of Avantium’s PEF for packaging of the Kirin product portfolio

Over the past three years, Avantium and Kirin have engaged in a productive collaboration, working on many PET-applications PEF monolayer evaluation - the results have been promising

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Polyplastics Develops DURACONⓇ POM Grades with Short Cellulose Fiber for Greater Sustainability

These new POM grades utilize regenerated cellulose fiber produced by the solvent method, which generates almost no waste

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Sustainable Aviation Fuel – Key Market Drivers and Production Tech

The ICAO is forecasting a tripling of international aviation emissions by 2050 without intervention - SAF has emerged as a crucial decarbonization tool offering up to 80% emissions reduction

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Kreislaufwirtschaft: Den Rohstoff Holz immer wieder einsammeln

„Charta für Holz im Dialog“ zur Zirkularität

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Pioniergeist in der Garage: Der Kampf um ein wirklich 100 Prozent biobasiertes Next-Gen Material

"Leatherman" Tom Schneider hat zusammen mit Chemiker Dr. Reiner Hengstmann die Lederalternative Hyphalite entwickelt, für das ausschließlich zertifizierte Rohstoffe verwendet werden, darunter FSC-zertifizierte Viskose und Lyocell sowie zertifizierter Latex

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Malaysia’s 2025 budget promotes palm waste SAF

Malaysia's state-owned Petronas will work with palm oil producers to develop palm oil waste-based sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), according to prime minister Anwar Ibrahim when he presented the 2025 budget

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Small cells with big photosynthetic productivities: biotechnological potential of the Picochlorum genus

Biotechnological improvements are only beginning and valuable knowledge is emerging regarding outdoor growth potential and biomass conversion to sustainable products

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21 November 202418 November 2024

Revolutionizing Tech to Produce Sustainable Fuel

SRI and University of Houston to receive $3.6M to develop a microreactor to convert carbon dioxide to methanol using renewable energy

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Toray and PTT Global Chemical Agree to Explore Mass Production Technology to Build Supply Structure for Non-Edible Biomass-Derived Nylon

Toray and GC will jointly evaluate the feasibility of mass production technology and commercialization in Thailand and Japan

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How will Trump’s return impact US biomanufacturing?

It’s difficult to say at this early stage, but here we break down what to watch for

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Das steckt in der Kaffeekapsel für den Heimkompost

Die Kaffeekapsel zu den Gartenabfällen auf den Kompost werfen und zu wertvollem Humus verarbeiten – eine tolle Errungenschaft. Woraus werden sie hergestellt und welche Kriterien müssen sie erfüllen?

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20 November 202419 November 2024

Winter Special 2024 – 20% Discount on all Market and Trend Reports all Around Renewable Carbon until 31 January 2025

From advanced recycling technologies, over bio- and CO2-based chemicals, building blocks, and polymers to specific insights on regions and renewable building blocks like alternative naphtha: The latest nova-Institute reports around renewable carbon markets are available for a special price

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Winter Special 2024 – 20% auf alle Markt- und Trendreports rund um erneuerbaren Kohlenstoff bis 31. Januar 2025

Von fortschrittlichen Recyclingtechnologien, über bio- und CO₂-basierte Chemikalien, Bausteine und Polymere bis hin zu spezifischen Einblicken in Regionen und erneuerbare Building-Blocks wie alternatives Naphtha: Alle aktuellen Reports des nova-Instituts rund um erneuerbaren Kohlenstoff sind zum Sonderpreis erhältlich

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Zymofix secures €2 million to scale microbial solutions for sustainable agriculture and beyond

Turning biomass residues into high-quality microorganisms for use in agricultural and industrial applications

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Zymofix sichert sich 2 Millionen Euro zur Skalierung mikrobieller Lösungen für eine nachhaltige Landwirtschaft und weitere Anwendungen

Biomassereste sollen in hochwertige Mikroorganismen für landwirtschaftliche und industrielle Anwendungen umgewandelt werden

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Stargate Hydrogen expands its footprint in the Nordics via collaboration with VTT 

Stargate signed a collaboration agreement with VTT to bring testing and development activities of its next-generation alkaline electrolysers to Finland

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19 November 202426 November 2024

Renewable Carbon Feedstocks: Building a Net-Zero Chemical Industry in 2050

A comprehensive analysis of 24 scenarios across 15 reports identifies biomass, CCU and recycling as the cornerstone of the chemical industry’s feedstock in 2050

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Erneuerbarer Kohlenstoff: Aufbau einer klimaneutralen chemischen Industrie bis 2050

Umfassende Analyse von 24 Szenarien aus 15 Studien identifiziert Biomasse, CCU und Recycling als Eckpfeiler der Rohstoffbasis der chemischen Industrie im Jahr 2050

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Preisgekrönte Pioniere für eine Welt ohne fossile Kunststoffe: TECNARO erhält Golden Planet Award 2024 für „Innovation und Pioniergeist bei der Umsetzung gelebter Nachhaltigkeit“

… auf den Spuren von Sir Bob Geldorf, Coldplay, Dr. Ina Knobloch und Söhne Mannheims …

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EUBP welcomes the inclusion of soil-biodegradable products in the EU Fertilising Products Regulation (FPR)

The FPR sets high requirements in terms of environmental safety

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Aid by Trade Foundation Joins Make the Label Count Initiative to Promote Fair Assessment of Natural Fibres

The Product Environmental Footprint Category Rules (PEFCRs) in its current form returns more positive results for synthetic fibres than for natural fibres (e.g. sustainably produced cotton or cashmere fibres)

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AbTF setzt sich für die gerechte Bewertung von Naturfasern ein und wird neues Mitglied der Initiative “Make the Label Count”

Die Product Environmental Footprint Category Rules (PEFCRs) beurteilen in ihrer jetzigen Form synthetische Fasern hinsichtlich Nachhaltigkeit positiver als Naturfasern, wie nachhaltig produzierte Baumwolle oder Kaschmirfasern

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Birla Cellulose and Circ Announce Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Scaling Textile Recycling Innovation

Strategic Collaboration Aims to Drive Growth of and Access to Recycled Fibres

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Inscripta® Announces Biomanufacturing of a Rapidly Growing Anti-aging Skincare Ingredient

Inscripta Achieves Important Milestone and Demonstrates Its Novel Whole Genome Engineering Biotechnology Platform With Accelerated Timelines

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LinumTube – Möbel aus funktionalisiertem Flachsmehrlagengewebe

Ziel der Forschungsarbeit ist es, die optimale Kombination hinsichtlich der Aspekte Nachhaltigkeit, Trennbarkeit und Gestaltbarkeit anhand von Demonstratoren auszuloten, welche unter realen Bedingungen getestet, untersucht und ausgewertet werden

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18 November 202413 November 2024

TAKT x Beyond Leather Materials: Introducing Animal-Free Upholstery for Iconic Danish Furniture Brand 

TAKT creates high-quality, Ecolabel certified Leap® furniture from apple waste and Michael Lysemose, Product Developer at TAKT, shares insights on the collaboration

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BASF partners with Acies Bio to drive sustainable production of Personal and Home Care ingredients

Acies Bio has developed the “OneCarbonBio”, a fully flexible synthetic biology platform designed to efficiently convert renewable methanol, derived from captured CO2 emissions, into a variety of chemical raw materials

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BASF und Acies Bio fördern gemeinsam die nachhaltige Produktion von Inhaltsstoffen für Körperpflege- und Reinigungsmittel

Mit „OneCarbonBio“, einer von Acies Bio entwickelten, vollständig flexiblen Plattform für die synthetische Biologie, kann erneuerbares Methanol, das aus CO2-Emissionen gewonnen wird, effizient in chemische Rohstoffe umgewandelt werden

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USDA Recognizes Leaders in Advancing the Use of Biobased Products Across the Nation

BioPreferred Program Awards Recognize Outstanding Efforts for Sustainable Procurement by Federal Employees and Contractors

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Teijin Frontier Announces Global Availability of Biodegradable BIOFRONT® PLA Resin

This resin, named to signify cutting-edge biotechnology, is now fully commercialized in Japan and internationally

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Earthfirst® Films Launches Unprinted, Regenerative Material Pre-lams

Delivering on performance, sustainability and speed-to-market – sustainable pre-lams are now available

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15 November 202412 November 2024

Parfums Christian Dior Embraces Avantium’s Releaf for its eco-designed packaging

Dior will be the first in the cosmetics industry to use this cutting-edge, 100% plant-based material for its primary packaging

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ORAC selects Styrolution® PS ECO grades for its 3D Duropolymer® wall panels

This collaboration highlights Orac's commitment to sustainability with the 2024 launch of its 100% bio-circular Duropolymer® panels

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Royal Avebe and ChainCraft announce strategic collaboration

To convert residual potato juice into circular chemicals

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Avebe und ChainCraft kündigen strategische Zusammenarbeit an

Kartoffelfruchtwasser wird durch Fermentation in biobasierte Chemikalien umgewandelt

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Hydrosome Labs showcases sustainable innovations in precision fermentation

Newly developed technology utilizes ultrafine bubbles to enhance the delivery of active ingredients to cells, presenting significant potential for sustainable processes