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25 March 202518 March 2025

OMV erhält EU-Förderung in Höhe von EUR 81,6 Mio für industrielle ReOil®-Anlage 

Mit der von OMV patentierten ReOil®-Recyclingtechnologie werden Altkunststoffe in nachhaltige Basischemikalien umgewandelt und zur Herstellung einer Vielzahl von Produkten der chemischen Industrie – insbesondere neuer Kunststoffe – verwendet

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Self-optimizing catalysts facilitate water-splitting for the green production of hydrogen

Researchers at Mainz University have developed cost-effective and efficient water-splitting catalysts to be used in the eco-friendly production of hydrogen / Catalyst performance surprisingly increases over time

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Selbstoptimierende Katalysatoren für die Wasserspaltung zur grünen Wasserstoffproduktion

Forschende der JGU stellen kostengünstige und effiziente Katalysatoren zur Wasserspaltung für grüne Wasserstoffproduktion vor, deren Leistung überraschenderweise mit der Zeit zunimmt

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Accelerating the shift from fossil to circular carbon

During the panel discussions at an online event in the beginnings of March, Alfa Laval deep-dive into critical topics in the industry

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24 March 202518 March 2025

HYBRIT: Large-scale storage of fossil-free hydrogen gas successfully proven

The pilot storage facility has undergone accelerated mechanical testing equivalent to approximately 50 years of operation, and the safety, functionality and performance of the facility have been successfully demonstrated

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HYBRIT: Speicherung von fossilfreiem Wasserstoff in großem Maßstab erfolgreich

Der Pilotspeicher wurde beschleunigten mechanischen Tests unterzogen, die einer Betriebsdauer von etwa 50 Jahren entsprachen, und sowohl Sicherheit, als auch Funktionalität und Leistungsfähigkeit der Anlage erfolgreich gewährleisten konnten

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Futerro launches engineering for its future European biorefinery

The company aims to develop a green chemistry and a renewable polymers sector, reducing the carbon footprint of French industry

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The Urban Woods: very fast high rise wooden building construction

A new method will allow 85% reusable buildings of net-zero, up to fifteen storeys, with the inner walls are made from flax, and wood fibre is used as the insulating material

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Starting signal for more renewable raw materials in the plastics industry

The aim of the network sounds simple: to bring more renewable raw materials into plastics

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Startschuss für mehr nachwachsende Rohstoffe in der Kunststoffindustrie

Ziel des neuen Netzwerks CREATE: Mehr nachwachsende Rohstoffe in Kunststoffe bringen

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21 March 202520 March 2025

Cellulose Fibres Conference 2025: Celebrating Innovation and Dynamic Development in the Sustainable Fibres Market

The two-day hybrid event attracted around 200 participants from 22 countries, reflecting the growing global interest in sustainable textile solutions

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Cellulose Fibres Conference 2025: Innovation und Dynamische Entwicklung im Markt für Nachhaltige Fasern

Die zweitägige Hybrid-Veranstaltung zog rund 200 Teilnehmer aus 22 Ländern an. Globales Interesse an nachhaltigen Textillösungen weiter steigend

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ELIX Polymers, in partnership with Repsol and AnQore, has produced 100% recycled products

All three companies believe that long-term partnerships across the entire supply chain are necessary to achieve sustainability goals and offer products that are manufactured using more sustainable materials

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ELIX Polymers hat in Zusammenarbeit mit Repsol und AnQore 100% recycelte Produkte hergestellt

Alle drei Unternehmen sind überzeugt, dass langfristige Partnerschaften in der gesamten Lieferkette notwendig sind, um die Nachhaltigkeitsziele zu erreichen

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Unlocking Circular Economy Success: Agro2Circular launches the Best Practice Book

A strategic guide to transforming agri-food waste into sustainable opportunities

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Exploring pathways for a green transition to a bioeconomy

This CEPS publication aims to develop a general framework and practical strategies for fostering innovation, economic development and sustainability in specific locations

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20 March 202517 March 2025

A*STAR And MojiaBio To Develop Next-gen Sustainable Biomanufacturing Platform In Singapore

By integrating advanced synthetic biology and bioprocessing innovations, the SBTP aims to position Singapore as a global leader in sustainable biomanufacturing, accelerating the transition to a circular bioeconomy

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Brazilian soybean harvest set to hit another record high

UFOP: Will the EUDR be able to stop the expansion of soybean area?

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Spanien: Tecnicas Reunidas und Siemens Energy planen Methanol-Anlage in Leon

Siemens Energy wird sich auf die Einheit für erneuerbaren Wasserstoff konzentrieren, Tecnicas Reunidas wird sich auf die Einheiten zur biogenen Kohlenstoffabscheidung und zur E-Methanol-Produktion fokussieren

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Técnicas Reunidas will carry out the engineering services to develop one of Europe’s largest green methanol plants

In addition to Reolum, the project brings together the services, knowledge and capabilities of four large companies with strong specialization in decarbonization: Siemens Energy, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., Johnson Matthey and Técnicas Reunidas

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WasteFuel and ITC Commence Front-End Engineering Design on World-Leading Green Methanol Facility in Ankara, Türkiye

The biorefinery, which would adjoin ITC’s existing integrated waste management facility, would utilize biogas to produce green methanol as low-carbon fuel or the maritime shipping market

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Using batteries to produce hydrogen peroxide from air for industrial applications

A metal-air battery has a metal like zinc as the anode (negative electrode) and ambient air as the cathode (positive electrode)

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Einsatz von Batterien zur Herstellung von Wasserstoffperoxid aus der Luft für industrielle Anwendungen

"Diese Methode ist sehr nachhaltig, kostengünstig und sehr energieeffizient"

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19 March 202518 March 2025

Global Bio-Based Polymer Market to Grow 13% Annually Through 2029, Led by Asia and North America

New report reveals: Capacity expansions in Asia and North America drive growth – Europe continues to lag behind

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Globaler Markt für bio-basierte Polymere wird bis 2029 jährlich um 13% wachsen, angeführt von Asien und Nordamerika

Neuer Report zeigt: Kapazitätserweiterungen in Asien und Nordamerika treiben das Wachstum an - Europa hinkt weiterhin hinterher

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Plastics continue on course towards a circular economy and climate protection

Joint commitment renewed to a circular economy and climate protection - in the revised paper, the positions on mechanical and chemical recycling have been sharpened

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Kunststoffe setzen Kurs Richtung Kreislaufwirtschaft und Klimaschutz fort

Gemeinsames Bekenntnis zur Kreislaufwirtschaft und zum Klimaschutz erneuert - überarbeitetes Positionsapier verschärft die Positionen zum mechanischen und chemischen Recycling

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ReSource Raises $15M to Develop Safer and More Sustainable Plastics

Backed by Khosla Ventures and Fathom Fund, the company’s novel manufacturing technology aims to unlock scalable alternatives to traditional plastics and petrochemicals

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Breaking ground for circular economy: SUSTAINEXT biorefinery construction begins

The future SUSTAINEXT project is turning an existing production plant into a digitalised circular biorefinery to produce healthy ingredients from local medicinal and aromatic plants and agricultural sidestreams

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Papembood

Mehrschichtiges Plattenmaterial aus Altpapier und Bambus

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Enzymes and metal unlock plant feedstock in Solugen’s Bioforge

Solugen’s major innovation is a manufacturing tool named Bioforge that blends metal catalysts with enzymes to produce industrial chemicals from plants. We profile the company from its beginnings

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Cracking Innovation: UCL Eastman biomaterials team win sustainability business pitch prize

Dr David Chau and his team won the award for pitching their business idea, ReOvum - transforming waste eggshells into sustainable wound dressings and eco-friendly alternatives to plastic packaging

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From high school science project to $18.3M: AI-accelerated enzymes are coming for fast fashion’s plastic waste

The startup Epoch Times will use the new funding to their first production facility this year, which Nathan says will be able to gobble through 150 tons per year of waste

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Research reveals potential alternatives to ‘forever chemicals’ 

Previous research on PFAS replacements has been fragmented because forever chemicals do such a good job at what they’re meant to do

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Forschung zeigt potenzielle Alternativen zu “Forever Chemicals” auf

Bisherige Forschungen zu PFAS-Ersatzstoffen waren fragmentiert, weil die Chemikalien ihre Aufgabe so gut erfüllen

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18 March 202517 March 2025

Smithers-Oasis Launches Plant-Based Floral Foam

OASIS® Renewal ™ Floral Foam is certified OK biobased with a 4-star rating from TÜV Austria

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Olivebio joins GO!PHA

OliveBio, the Los Angeles-based (CA, USA) start-up laser-focused on lowering the barriers for PHA adoption across industries, is joining GO!PHA network

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Towards mineralised mycelium biocomposites: optimising fungal growth and ureolytic biomineralisation

KU Leuven researchers investigated the optimal conditions for fungal growth and microbial calcium carbonate precipitation (MICP) for mineralising matrices of MBCs, with the aim of enhancing MBC properties

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17 March 202511 March 2025

New book urges design to lead the transition to sustainable materials

Designers and manufacturers must rethink their approach to material selection as plastics have become the default material in consumer product design due to their lightweight, durability, and affordability

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Global Fiber Packaging Business Plants Roots in Renville, Minn.

Plant-Based Packaging Firm, CelluComp, Sees Growth Potential with Minnesota Sugar Beets as PFAS and Plastics Alternative

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High value, zero waste – ATB researchers conceptualise novel biorefinery

Researchers from Leibniz Institute for Agricultural Engineering and Bioeconomy in Potsdam recently published a concept paper in the scientific Biofuel Research Journal, which combines common bioeconomy models into a comprehensive concept

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Mehrwert ohne Abfall – ATB-Forscher konzipieren neuartige Bioraffinerie

Forschende des Leibniz-Instituts für Agrartechnik und Bioökonomie aus Potsdam veröffentlichten kürzlich ein Konzeptpapier im Biofuel Research Journal, das gängige Modelle der Bioökonomie zu einem umfassenden Konzept vereint

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14 March 202510 March 2025

The world’s first biomass-balanced polyethersulfone (PESU)

The BASF ISCC zertified PESU is identical to the standard grade in properties, quality, and certification for e.g., food and water contact

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Das weltweit erste biomassenbilanzierte Polyethersulfon (PESU)

Das BASF-PESU ist identisch mit der Standardtype in Bezug auf Eigenschaften, Qualität und Zertifizierung für den Kontakt z.B. mit Lebensmitteln und Wasser

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Parkside hits sustainable sweet spot with compostable pack for Datekin Sukkari date launch

The cradle-to-cradle packaging design, which is guaranteed to break down in several weeks, synergises with Lama’s sustainability messaging, complementing the all-natural dates with a pack that breaks down naturally

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Pow.Bio Unveils State-of-the-Art Facility in Alameda

Expanding Biomanufacturing Capabilities to Support Demand for Continuous Fermentation

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CO2 in Brennstoff umwandeln – mit Hilfe von Batterieabfällen

Upcycling als Klima-Game-Changer: Aus alten Batterien und Alufolie-Resten wurde an der TU Wien ein Nanokatalysator erzeugt, mit dem sich CO2 aus der Luft in wertvolles Methan umwandeln lässt

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Converting CO2 into fuel – with the help of battery waste

Upcycling as a climate game-changer: A nanocatalyst has been produced at TU Wien based on spent batteries and aluminium foil residues, converting CO2 into valuable methane

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An interview with Dirk Carrez, Executive Director of BIC (Biobased Industries Consortium)

Is there Enough Biomass to Defossilise the Chemicals and Derived Materials Sector by 2050?

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Was ist Massenbilanzierung?

Immer mehr Kunststoffe sind massenbilanziert. Was heißt das genau und welche Vorteile bringt es?