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25 October 202418 October 2024

WDBSD CF®: Eine nachhaltige Alternative für Hochleistungsprodukte – Technikum Laubholz revolutioniert die Materialentwicklung mit holzbasierten Carbonfasern

Mit der Eröffnung einer hochmodernen Pilotanlage am Technikum Laubholz startet die erste Produktionsphase von WDBSD CF® – Woodbased Carbon Fiber

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24 October 202422 October 2024

Paboco unveils the world’s first market ready paper bottle and cap

Paboco and Blue Ocean Closures have collaborated to create the industry’s first market-ready paper bottle and fiber-based cap combination, available today and expected to reach consumers in early 2025

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Weltweit erste marktreife Papierflasche mit faserbasiertem Verschluss vorgestellt

Eine weltweit erste marktreife Kombination aus Papierflasche und faserbasiertem Verschluss setzt neue Maßstäbe in der Verpackungsindustrie. Das Ergebnis der Entwicklungszusammenarbeit zwischen Paboco und Blue Ocean Closures ist nun verfügbar und wird voraussichtlich Anfang 2025 beim Verbraucher erhältlich sein

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Polymeer launches Initiative to convert Brewery Waste into high-quality Bioplastics

POLYMEER focuses on the efficient conversion of BSG into high-performance bioplastics to replace fossil raw materials

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TekniPlex Healthcare Becomes First to Introduce Medical-grade, ISCC PLUS-certified Bio-based PVC Compounds Equivalent to Conventional PVC

Company’s bio-based compounds are a drop-in replacement for a variety of injection molded or extruded medical-grade PVC compounds utilized in tubing, films, components and other applications

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CSIRO and Murdoch University launch Bioplastics Innovation Hub to end plastic waste

The facility will develop biologically derived plastic that can break down in compost, land, or water - leaving no trace

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23 October 202418 October 2024

Avantium and Plastipak sign offtake agreement for the use of PEF for beverage and food packaging

Plastipak has successfully demonstrated the enhanced performance of PEF in monolayer and multilayer bottle applications as an effective barrier layer to ensure product shelf life when a single PET layer is insufficient

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Global Meeting Advances Transition to Certified Compostable Produce Stickers

Worldwide Leaders of Fresh Produce & Compost Industries Propose a Global Roadmap towards a Certified Compostable PLU Sticker Standard

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Zaragoza inaugurates a pioneering biorefinery in Europe

This new Biorefinery, funded by the CBE JU, owned by the Zaragoza City Council and operated by Urbaser, will enable the city to advance traditional waste treatment processes in Zaragoza and its surroundings

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Oil dispenser made from leftovers from the cooking oil industry

Design with sunflower seed shells

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Ölspender aus Resten der Speiseölindustrie

Design mit Schalen von Sonnenblumenkernen

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22 October 202416 October 2024

Critical Developments Shaping Sustainable Industry Week 2024: Leading Suppliers, Speakers & Hot Topics

With over 3,000 professionals expected to attend, this event will showcase several industry leaders demonstrating today’s new-age technologies focused on sustainable materials, chemicals, and manufacturing processes

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3D gedruckte Holzmöbel

Additiv gefertigtes Interior aus Holzfasern und Zellulose

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AmphiStar launches first fully waste-based biosurfactants to market

Made entirely from organic waste- and side streams, the newly launched products are the first ever fully upcycled biobased surfactants to enter the market

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This inventive brutalist lamp is actually made out of bacteria-based concrete

Not all feats of science meet the eye. This lamp’s material innovation makes it more sustainable

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Cambridge-based PACT raises €10.7 million to industrialise scaleable biomaterials made from collagen

PACT has raised a €10.7 million seed round to advance the development and reach of pioneering biomaterials inspired by nature. The investment came from Hoxton Ventures, ReGen Ventures, Celsius Industries (formerly UNTITLED) and Polytechnique Ventures

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21 October 202415 October 2024

Lenzing and TreeToTextile join forces for next-generation cellulose fibers

Joining forces with H&M Group, Inter IKEA Group, Stora Enso and LSCS Invest, united by the strong belief that sustainably produced fibers will have the power to change the textile industry to the better

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Lenzing und TreeToTextile bündeln ihre Kräfte für Cellulosefasern der nächsten Generation

Zusammenarbeit mit H&M Group, Inter IKEA Group, Stora Enso und LSCS Invest, die überzeugt sind, dass nachhaltig produzierte Fasern die Textilindustrie zum Besseren verändern können

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FDA Approves Avantium’s PEF for Food Contact Applications in the United States

Underground fungal network restoration, insect protein, fermented marine protein. The biobased portfolio of tech venture studio Deep Science Ventures reads like a roll call of some of the trendiest areas in climate tech

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18 October 202417 October 2024

Rapid growth in Europe’s biorefinery sector – new nova-Institute report commissioned by Cepi highlights main results for the pulp and paper industry

Turnover in wood fibre-based biorefineries reaches €6 billion, doubling in just three years

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BASF and Evonik agree on first deliveries of biomass-balanced ammonia with reduced carbon footprint

With this prolongued collaboration both chemical companies demonstrate their commitment to offer products with a reduced product carbon footprint

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BASF und Evonik vereinbaren erste Lieferungen von biomassenbilanziertem Ammoniak mit reduziertem CO2-Fußabdruck

Mit dieser fortgeführten Zusammenarbeit unterstreichen beide Unternehmen ihr Engagement, Produkte mit einem reduzierten Produkt-CO2-Fußabdruck (PCF) anzubieten

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Dow introduces its first bio-circular attributed product for carpet tile backing

The flooring innovation will be used in the manufacturing of carpet tile backing to provide dimensional stability and adhesion support for fibers

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Neue Produktlinie: MIPA vereint Qualität mit Nachhaltigkeit

Durch den Einsatz von nachwachsenden Rohstoffen wie etwa Camphen, Korkmehl, Stroh, Raps oder Zuckerrohr kann der Anteil an fossilen Rohstoffen in den jeweiligen Produkten um bis zu 50% reduziert werden

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New product line: MIPA combines quality with sustainability

By using renewable raw materials such as camphene, cork flour, straw, rapeseed or sugar cane, the share of fossil raw materials in the respective products can be reduced by up to 50%

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Balrampur Chini Mills to launch bioplastic plant by 2026

Balrampur Chini Mills, a prominent sugar manufacturer in India, has announced plans to establish a bioplastic production facility with an investment of $23 K, set to be operational by 2026

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Chempolis Oy announces new ownership and transfer of Fortum Bio2X

Chempolis Oy, a provider of groundbreaking biorefining technologies, is pleased to announce two significant milestones in the company’s journey

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17 October 202416 October 2024

Application of nova-Institute’s Biomass Utilisation Factor in the Horizon Europe Project BioReCer

In a recent interview, Nadja Wulff from nova-Institute and Christopher vom Berg from the Renewable Carbon Initiative shed light on the Biomass Utilisation Factor (BUF) and its significance within the BioReCer project

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Launch of the Initiative natürliche Kreislaufwirtschaft e.V. (INAK)

Association of companies, certifiers, and waste management organisations will have their focus on the use of biodegradable and compostable plastics in specific applications

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Start der Initiative natürliche Kreislaufwirtschaft e.V. (INAK) – Biologisch abbaubare Produkte zur Vermeidung von Mikroplastik

Zusammenschluss von Unternehmen, Zertifizierern und Entsorgern hat biologisch abbaubare und kompostierbare Kunststoffe in sinnvollen Anwendungsbereichen im Fokus

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Sustainea and Primient Join Forces to Establish Largest U.S. Bio-MEG Facility in Lafayette, Indiana

Adding Primient’s feedstock to Sustainea’s Bio-MEG plant will significantly reduce the need for traditional fossil-based plastics, by producing bioproducts for beverage bottles, food containers, apparel, and footwear

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In step toward solar fuels, durable artificial photosynthesis setup chains two carbons together

The system produces ethylene, an important ingredient of many plastics, with much higher efficiency, yield and longevity than competing systems

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Kunststoffe nachhaltig produzieren: Künstliche Photosynthese ermöglicht solare Kraftstoffe

Ein solches System kann Ethylen, den Hauptinhaltsstoff vieler Kunststoffe, mit einer viel höheren Wirkungsweise, höherem Ertrag und längerer Lebensdauer herstellen als konkurrierende Systeme

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Duotone Unveils Entire Kiteboard Series Replacing Petroleum-Based Materials with Checkerspot’s Algae-Based Polyurethane Sidewalls, powered by SWS Technology

An unprecedented collaboration between Duotone, Checkerspot, and SWS Board Technology sets a new standard for sustainability in the kiteboard industry

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Covestro at the FAKUMA 2024

At this years’ Fakuma from October 15 to 19, Covestro will showcase materials and solutions for automotive, electrics & electronics, consumer goods and textile applications that make the world brighter and ever more circular

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Covestro auf der FAKUMA 2024

Auf der Fakuma vom 15. bis 19. Oktober präsentiert Covestro Materialien und Lösungen für die Automobil-, Elektro- & Elektronik-, Konsumgüter- und Textilbranche, die die Welt immer zirkulärer machen

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16 October 202411 October 2024

Henkel und LIKAT forschten an neuen, biobasierten und „entklebbaren“ Klebstoffen

Effizientes Katalyseverfahren für Divinylether (DVE) entwickelt – Entklebung von DVE-basierten Klebstoffsystemen möglich

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Biobased nylon and potential from diamine monomers

This latest article delves into the chemistry of synthetic polyamides, most significantly known as Nylon, and discusses the historic and current biobased alternatives to the conventional fossil-based polymers

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Her Majesty Queen Máxima to open the world’s first FDCA Flagship Plant

This festive event will take place on 22 October 2024, in the presence of approximately 250 guests including Commissioner of the King René Paas and Eemsdelta’s Mayor Ben Visser

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„Bioökonomie Start-up Puls 2024“ veröffentlicht

Start-ups als Treiber des Strukturwandels im Rheinischen Revier

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Wastewater bacteria can break down plastic for food

Finding could lead to bioengineering solutions to clean up plastic waste

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Antolin and PersiSKIN present plant-based persiSKIN AUTO® to promote material sustainability

persiSKIN AUTO® is an innovative material that uses persimmon waste to offer a sustainable alternative to natural leather and other synthetic coverings

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15 October 20249 October 2024

Grüne Prozesse und nachhaltige Materialien für eine zirkuläre Bioökonomie

Wissenschaftler von fünf österreichischen Universitäten haben sich zusammengetan, um im neuen Exzellenzcluster "Circular Bioengineering" zu zirkulären, umweltfreundlichen Bioprozessen und innovativen Materialien aus erneuerbaren Rohstoffen zu forschen

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Georgia Tech Researchers Develop More Efficient Approach for Turning Plant Biomass into Useful Chemicals

Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have developed an approach that could transform lignin into valuable chemicals more efficiently than ever before

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Vom Abfallstoff zum Rohstoff der Zukunft: Neue Verfahren machen Lignin nutzbar

Lignin, der zweithäufigste Rohstoff der Erde, fristet bisher ein Schattendasein. Neue Verfahren könnten das ändern. Wird der Abfallstoff zum Erdöl-Ersatz?

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B4Plastics: Quarterly Milestones & Murmur (Q3)

Sustainable solutions take the stage!

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14 October 20248 October 2024

Buchveröffentlichung: Circular Economy und Bioökonomie

Die Vorstellungen, die zu diesen Konzepten existieren, hinterfragen die Autoren kritisch

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Next Wave and Lummus Produce World’s First Renewable Alkylate

First-of-a-kind, bio-based alkylate is an industry breakthrough in producing clean fuels

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Soda Manufacturing with Double Climate Bonus

Ion exchange processes and the addition of CO2 result in green soda

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Soda-Herstellung mit doppeltem Klima-Bonus

Durch Ionen-Austauschprozesse und den Zusatz von CO₂ entsteht grünes Soda