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
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
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
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
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
Earthfirst® Films Launches Unprinted, Regenerative Material Pre-lams Delivering on performance, sustainability and speed-to-market – sustainable pre-lams are now available
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
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
Royal Avebe and ChainCraft announce strategic collaboration To convert residual potato juice into circular chemicals
Avebe und ChainCraft kündigen strategische Zusammenarbeit an Kartoffelfruchtwasser wird durch Fermentation in biobasierte Chemikalien umgewandelt
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
Water hyacinth plant pots Water hyacinth is a rapidly spreading plant that has been recognized as a threat to existing ecosystems in many countries around the world
Pflanztöpfe aus Wasserhyazinthen Die Wasserhyazinthe ist eine sich schnell ausbreitende Pflanze, die bereits in vielen Ländern der Erde als Gefahr für bestehende Ökosysteme erkannt worden ist
14 November 202412 November 2024 Counteracting greenwashing and increasing consumer trust – next free webinar on bio-based certification The second episode of the certification webinar series by the EU-funded research projects BioReCer and 3-CO presents talks by DIN CERTCO and ECOS
Indorama Ventures Collaborates to Launch World’s First Commercialized PET Bottles Using Bio-Paraxylene for Suntory This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the journey toward sustainable packaging, introducing PET bottles derived from used cooking oil
Biodegradable synthetics – the latest development in tackling microfiber pollution ISPO explores innovative solutions like Ciclo's biodegradable polyester and nylon, aiming to reduce microfiber pollution while maintaining the durability of synthetic materials
Biologisch abbaubare Kunststoffe – die neueste Entwicklung im Kampf gegen Mikrofaserverschmutzung Die ISPO erforscht innovative Lösungen wie das biologisch abbaubare Polyester und Nylon von Ciclo, um die Verschmutzung durch Mikrofasern zu verringern und gleichzeitig die Haltbarkeit synthetischer Materialien zu erhalten
Farrel Pomini announcing a new partnership with Lummus Technology Farrel Pomini’s Continuous Mixing Technology plays an essential role in the pyrolysis process for plastics developed by Lummus
Biolive has started using olive pits to make plastics The company that is in charge of this project, started out as a university exercise within an entrepreneurship class and from there it developed into a business that is currently focused on creating plastics from olive pits
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $239 Million to Increase Access to Clean, Affordable Domestic Biofuels as Part of Investing in America Agenda Funding from President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act Will Continue to Provide More Cost-Effective Options for American Consumers
13 November 202412 November 2024 Cellulose Fibres Conference 2025 – New with Biosynthetics: Meet the Next Generation of Sustainable Fibre Technologies The upcoming conference on 12-13 March 2025 in Cologne, Germany, will pave pathways to a sustainable textile industry – Preliminary program released
Cellulose Fibres Conference 2025 – Neu mit Biosynthetics: Die Zukunft nachhaltiger Fasertechnologien Die kommende Konferenz am 12. und 13. März 2025 in Köln ebnet den Weg zu einer nachhaltigen Textilindustrie – Vorläufiges Programm veröffentlicht
UPM, SELENIS and BORMIOLI PHARMA introduce the world’s first pharmaceutical bottle partially made with wood-based plastics This bottle uses standard PET which is made with UPM’s world first wood based BioMEG, UPM BioPuraTM
UPM, SELENIS und BORMIOLI PHARMA stellen die weltweit erste pharmazeutische Flasche vor, die teilweise aus holzbasierten Kunststoffen besteht Für diese Flasche wird Standard-PET verwendet, das aus UPMs weltweit erstem holzbasierten BioMEG, UPM BioPuraTM, hergestellt wird
Citroniq Chemicals, LLC Selects Nebraska for World’s Largest Decarbonized Plastics Production Facility The company's estimated $7.5 billion investment is projected to be the largest in Nebraska history and creates transformational opportunity for rural communities
Tetra Pak and Lactalis shape the future of packaging, with recycled material linked to used beverage cartons Lactalis will take the packaging of the spanish Puleva-diaryproducts in Tetra Brik® Aseptic 1000 Slim-Cartons with HeliCap™ 23 Pro-closure
Tetra Pak® und Lactalis entwickeln Meilenstein für die Kreislauffähigkeit von Getränkekartons in Spanien Lactalis will die in Spanien verkauften Puleva-Milchprodukte in Tetra Brik® Aseptic 1000 Slim-Kartons mit HeliCap™ 23 Pro-Verschluss verpacken
Biobased carbon fibers for supercapacitor electrode materials At Canoe, there has been developed novel cellulose carbon fiber precursors for the manufacturing of activated carbons
Dirty Labs Expands Whole Foods Lineup with Fan-Favorite Bio Enzyme Dishwasher Detergent Beginning November 1st, Dirty Labs' best-selling 2-in-1 Bio Enzyme Dishwasher Detergent + Booster will be available at Whole Foods Market stores across the country. This category expansion brings Dirty Labs' cutting-edge, eco-friendly cleaning products beyond the laundry room and into the kitchen, just in time for the holiday hosting season
OXMAN Unveils the O° Shoe – a 100% Biodegradable Shoe made without Petrochemicals, producing Zero Microplastics The O° collection is made using patent pending OXMAN technology that integrates digital, material, biological, and robotic innovations and uses a single organic material to create 100% biobased consumer products
12 November 20247 November 2024 WHOI Scientists Discover Fastest Degrading Bioplastic in Seawater Wood Hole Oceanographic Institution-researchers found that a new version of cellulose diacetate to be the fastest degrading bioplastic material tested in seawater
The world’s first 100% “fiber-to-fiber” biorecycled clothing unveiled by multi-brand consortium: CARBIOS, On, Patagonia, PUMA, PVH Corp. and Salomon The world’s first enzymatically recycled polyester garment made from 100% textile waste using CARBIOS’ pioneering biorecycling technology
CARBIOS und das Textilkonsortium der Markenhersteller On, Patagonia, PUMA, PVH Corp. und Salomon stellen das weltweit erste zu 100% biologisch von Faser-zu-Faser-recycelte Kleidungsstück vor Weltweit erstes Polyester-Kleidungsstück, das mithilfe der bahnbrechenden Biorecycling-Technologie von CARBIOS zu 100% aus enzymatisch recycelten Textilabfällen hergestellt wurde
Green packaging startup Earthodic lands $6 million raise to expand water-resistant innovation The startup claims products using Biobarc water-resistant coatings - derived from bio-based materials - are much easier to recycle, without losing their water-resistant performance
Development agreement signed for first full-scale PHA biomass plant from paper process water Development agreement signed for first full-scale PHA biomass plant from paper process water
Biologisch abbaubare Biopolymere aus Prozesswasser ESKA, Mitglied der RDM-Gruppe, und Paques Biomaterials wollen biobasierte, biologisch abbaubare Biopolymere aus Prozesswasser der Papierherstellung entwickeln. Die Unternehmen haben eine Vereinbarung über die Entwicklung der weltweit ersten PHA -Biomasseanlage im großen Maßstab unterzeichnet
11 November 20245 November 2024 Innomost appoints new CEO to accelerate global growth of its upcycled birch bark ingredients Newly appointed CEO Tiina Bensky has extensive experience in the beauty industry from leading brands like L’Oréal and Lumene. The appointment marks a new chapter in Innomost’s mission to grow internationally with its upcycled birch bark ingredients and become a leader in biobased solutions to replace fossil-based materials used extensively in beauty, personal care, and industrial applications like adhesives, paints, and coatings
7,8 Millionen Euro für nachhaltige Forschungsprojekte: Kreislaufwirtschaft gegen Ressourcenknappheit Die VolkswagenStiftung spricht in sechs geförderten Projekten Forschende aus den Natur- und Technikwissenschaften, auch in Kooperation mit den Sozialwissenschaften, an
Finally unlocking lignin Finnish biobased materials pioneer, LignEasy, has developed a method to refine and separate lignin into various kinds of liquid and solid products
BASF and AM Green enter MoU to jointly evaluate opportunities in low-carbon chemicals in India and for the offtake of 100,000 tons of green ammonia annually The companies intend to conduct common feasibility studies on low-carbon chemicals production in India including a joint evaluation of potential technologies
Adsorbi expands its product portfolio to cellulose-based air freshener for homes, designed to remove air pollutants and odors Made from sustainably harvested Nordic wood, Adsorbi’s cellulose-based air freshener is a longer-lasting alternative to conventional odor-removal products like activated carbon. As it expands its product portfolio, the company is now scaling up its commercial sales
8 November 20244 November 2024 Taking the circular path to sustainable clothing and fishing industries The Glaukos project finds a circular solution for bio-based textile and fishing gear production using marine-friendly polymers
Auf kreislauforientierten Pfaden zur nachhaltigen Bekleidungsindustrie und Fischwirtschaft Im Rahmen des Projekts Glaukos wird eine kreislauforientierte Lösung zur Herstellung von biobasierten Textilien und Fischfanggeräten unter Einsatz meeresfreundlicher Polymere gesucht
Westlake Epoxy Joins B4 Consortium in Western North Brabant Region seeks to become hotspot for bio-based building blocks for the construction industry
Kelheim Fibres files for bankruptcy German speciality viscose fibre manufacturer Kelheim Fibres has filed for insolvency, however production is expected to continue under a protective shield procedure, according to local news reports
Zu massiver Preisdruck: Kelheim Fibres stellt Insolvenzantrag Ein Rettungsplan der Stadt hat nichts gebracht: Das Chemieunternehmen Kelheim Fibres hat Insolvenz angemeldet - auch wegen zu hoher Energie- und Rohstoffkosten. Der Betrieb geht aber vorerst weiter
Poland’s growing bioeconomy Poland is among the fastest growing EU economies today, recording the region’s largest annual and quarterly GDP jump in the second quarter of this year
Melker of Sweden’s Värmdö Wins Product of the Year for Sea Kayaking Built with ampliTex™ flax fabrics and a solid cork core, the Värmdö kayak combines superior mechanical properties with innovative, sustainable design for paddlers of all levels
7 November 20242 November 2024 Avantium and SCGC to Accelerate the Market Adoption for FDCA and PEF in Asia Building on their strategic intent letter from January 2024, the companies have decided to take the next step in their collaboration in further developping FDCA and PEF applications
AMSilk Announces Successful Partnership Negotiation with Ajinomoto for Industrial Fermentation This partnership marks a significant step for AMSilk as it rapidly progresses towards becoming a commercial supplier of spider silk-based proteins