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3 January 202518 December 2024

Sustainable Feed with Algae: How Nofima Works

In the project Millennial Salmon, Nofima sought to determine how much of an algae-based product could be included in a salmon pellet and how it affected the fish that consumed the feed

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Eleven Ventures: Our investment in LAM’ON

A company creating bio-based and compostable thermal laminating films that protect printed materials without harming the planet

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BAU 2025: Fraunhofer WKI presents ecological timber construction of the future 

In collaboration with the Braunschweig-based start-up “YcoLabs”, the researchers are using the organic growth of fungal mycelium as a natural binder in order to process plant residues such as hemp hurds, wood shavings or elephant-grass fibers into insulation-material

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BAU 2025: Fraunhofer WKI zeigt ökologischen Holzbau der Zukunft 

Gemeinsam mit dem Braunschweiger Start-up »YcoLabs« nutzen die Forschenden organisches Pilzmyzel als natürliches Bindemittel, um pflanzliche Reststoffe wie Hanfschäben, Holzspäne oder Elefantengrasfasern zu Dämmstoff-Rohlingen zu verarbeiten

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Aerable: Transforming Women’s Underwear With Innovation and Sustainability

At the heart of Aerable is Chitozen™, a blend of micromodal sustainably sourced from beech tree cellulose and chitosan, with powerful antibacterial and antifungal properties

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Acme Mills Unveils “Natura” Bio-Based PLA Fabrics, Redefining the Future of Petroleum-Free Textiles

The Natura product line includes a diverse range of PLA fabric types, such as spunbond nonwovens, needled felts, hydroentangled, and melt-blown textiles to meet the demands of industries

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2 January 202518 December 2024

Gevo and LG Chem Extend Joint Development Agreement for Bio-Propylene to Accelerate Commercialization Using Gevo Ethanol-to-Olefins Technology

The renewed commitment by both partners accelerates efforts to scale up commercialization ahead of the original timeline

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Gemeinsame Chemie: Gevo und LG Chem intensivieren Partnerschaft

Förderung erneuerbarer Chemikalien und die Markteinführung der LG Chem eigenen Ethanol-zu-Olefin (ETO) Technologie

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Sativa Building Systems Secures $1.9M Army Award to Advance Bio-Based Insulation

Revolutionary Hemp-Based Insulation Gains Momentum with $1.9M Army Support

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European Bioplastics concludes EBC24 on a high note

The sessions highlighted advancements in bioplastics, assessed their environmental impacts and sustainability milestones, and provided a comprehensive overview of the global industry landscape

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Gluing with starch: bio-based adhesives for industrial applications

Fraunhofer-Institute IAP researchers are developing and testing bio-based adhesives for the industrial production of folding boxes in the project Sustainable Gluing With Renewable Adhesives (SUGRA)

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Kleben mit Stärke: biobasierte Klebstoffe für industrielle Anwendungen

Forschende des Fraunhofer-Instituts für Angewandte Polymerforschung IAP entwickeln und testen im Projekt SUGRA biobasierte Klebstoffe für die industrielle Herstellung von Faltschachteln

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Carbon Cuts at the Core

BASF is delivering superior offerings to its customers

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Energie sparen mit Bio-PLA aus Zellulose

Ein biologischer, nachwachsender Rohstoff, eine beinahe energieautarke Produktion und ein zu 100% recycelbares PLA. Doch ein Punkt ist auf der Wunschliste des Erfinders noch offen

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Brno scientists are testing use of algae in water purification

Jan Veselský from the Faculty of Agronomy at Mendel University is examining the potential use of algae in wastewater treatment

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30 December 20242 March 2025

Wie die Chemieindustrie bis 2045 klimaneutral wird

Mehr Recycling, mehr Biomasse – die deutsche Chemieindustrie könnte bis zum Jahr 2045 nicht nur klimaneutral, sondern sogar klimapositiv werden

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20 December 202419 December 2024

Renewable Carbon News takes a winter break

We will be back on 2 January 2025

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First running shoe midsole based on new biopolymer grade by BASF

Based on BASF’s new biopolymer ecoflex® BMB, the new midsole is 90% more durable while showing the same energy return as midsoles usually made of polyether block amide (PEBA)

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Erste Laufschuh-Zwischensohle auf Basis einer neuen Biopolymer-Variante der BASF

Basierend auf dem neuen Biopolymer ecoflex® BMB der BASF ist die neue Zwischensohle 90% beständiger, während sie die gleiche Energierückgabe wie Zwischensohlen aus dem herkömmlichen Polyetherblockamid (PEBA) bietet

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Wood-based carbon capture is a major opportunity for Finland – and the climate

Metsä Group is proceeding stage by stage in the carbon capture project and will pilot carbon capture next summer at the Rauma pulp mill with ANDRITZ

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Doppelganger plastics: a more desirable alternative?

It is clear as plastic to see this is a problem that is going to get bigger unless we come up with a solution - but what are our options? 

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Milestone reached for ground-breaking trial to convert carbon dioxide into cleaning products 

Scientists trying to convert carbon dioxide into materials used in cleaning products have reached a key milestone by producing ethanol from carbon dioxide captured from papermills in Cumbria and Scotland

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Biobasierte, selbstheilende Beschichtungen für Papier und Pappe entwickelt

Beschichtetes Papier ist recyclingfähig – Langzeitstabilität noch nicht ausreichend

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Wie die deutsche Industrie bis 2045 zukunftsfähig werden kann

Klimaneutrales Deutschland 2045: Studie bietet schlüssiges Zukunftsbild und kann als Grundlage für eine lösungsorientierte Diskussion dienen

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Compostability of an elastic band

Several stress tests on elasticated belts from CHARLE researchers impressively demonstrates the degradability and compostability of those made of cotton and natural rubber

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Development of sustainable and hypoallergenic biorubber, biolatex and other bioproducts from new crop Taraxacum kok-saghyz (TKS)

TKS contains up to 24% biolatex/biorubber, 40% inulin and 29% proteins, it takes 4 months to grow in moderate climates and its crop value is ~$31K/acre

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Solvay unveils biodigester in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico

Biomethane to replace part of the natural gas used on-site, reducing the site’s CO2 emissions by 12%, versus 2021 baseline

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19 December 202413 December 2024

EUBP Reveals the results of the 2024 Market Data Report

Overall global plastics production continues to rise steadily. This development is driven by rising demand combined with the emergence of ever more sophisticated applications and products

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EUBP-Marktbericht: Biokunststoffe weiter auf Wachstumskurs

European Bioplastics präsentierte seinen Bericht zur Marktentwicklung 2024. Dieser bestätigt: Die Produktionskapazitäten von Biokunststoffen wachsen weiter

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Zelixir’s New Factory to Revolutionize Natural Fragrance Production with ‘AI+Synthetic Biology’

The rapid transition from project initiation to large-scale production in just one and a half years validates the industrial capabilities of AI biomanufacturing

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Lignin Industries: Kooperation mit britischem Compoundeur und Distributeur Hellyar Plastics

Die Vermarktung der patentierten Technologie von Lignin Industries soll erweitert sowie der eigene innovative biobasierte Kunststoff in neue Märkte gebracht werden

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Cirql™ Launches Industrially Compostable, Biodegradable Material Innovation for Footwear Brands

Debuting at ISPO, Cirql Zero™ will be available to footwear brands beginning in January 2025

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USDA Announces Over $194 Million in New Projects to Increase Economic Opportunities Through Rural Partners Network

Funding Will Support Family Farms, Small Businesses, Infrastructure and Clean Energy in Underserved Rural and Tribal Communities

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18 December 202413 December 2024

Emirates Biotech Selected Sulzer Technology to Build World’s Largest Polylactic Acid Production Facility

Emirates Biotech will leverage Sulzer’s licensed PLA technology to manage all production steps from a single location, including lactide production, purification and polymerization

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Emirates Biotech baut die weltgrösste Anlage für Polymilchsäure (PLA) – mit Sulzer-Technologie

Emirates Biotech nutzt dabei die von Sulzer lizenzierte PLA-Technologie, um alle Produktionsschritte von der Produktion bis zur Reinigung und Polymerisation von Laktiden an einem Standort zu vereinen

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Infinited Fiber and Norbite collaborate in EU-funded TEX-INSECT project

This project aims to further strengthen feedstock versatility by improving side stream utilization including the development of a novel insect-based biorefinery that employs the larvae of Galleria mellonella to digest and transform synthetic polymers into valuable products

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TU-Gründer*innen möchten chemische Industrie nachhaltiger gestalten

Wissenschaftler der TU Dortmund entwickeln daher Prozesse, mit denen z.B. Pflanzenöle so aufbereitet werden können, dass sie für die Industrie als universell einsetzbare Plattformchemikalie nutzbar werden

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Relement and Worlée sign offtake agreement to advance biobased coatings with bio MPA

This innovative material is designed to replace fossil-based components in alkyd resins, offering improved sustainability alongside performance benefits

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Reimagining skin care: How bio-based succinic acid could transform cosmetics

Succinic acid is emerging as a pivotal ingredient in the skin care industry and is celebrated for its acne-fighting properties and skin-friendly profile. However, traditional production methods, reliant on petroleum, pose significant sustainability challenges and contribute to environmental concerns

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17 December 202412 December 2024

INAK begrüßt Verabschiedung der Nationalen Kreislaufwirtschaftsstrategie (NKWS)

Die INAK wird sich in den kommenden Monaten aktiv in die Umsetzung der Strategie einbringen, insbesondere in die neue Plattform für Kreislaufwirtschaft sowie die Entwicklung der angekündigten Roadmap 2030

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Starbucks launches new Green Planet® biodegradable, plant-based straws in Japan

They will be available in all Starbucks locations across Japan starting in March 2025

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A new catalyst can turn methane into something useful

MIT chemical engineers have devised a way to capture methane, a potent greenhouse gas, and convert it into polymers

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Neuer Katalysator kann Methan in etwas Nützliches verwandeln

Chemieingenieure des MIT haben einen Weg gefunden, Methan abzuscheiden und in Polymere umzuwandeln

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UPM Raflatac announces further progress towards Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s Global Commitment

UPM Raflatac continued its work towards UPM’s 2030 responsibility targets and a future beyond fossils

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Salgenx Unveils Revolutionary Saltwater Redox Flow Battery for Grid-Scale Energy Storage

Beyond energy storage, the Salgenx saltwater redox flow battery offers multifunctional capabilities

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Salgenx stellt revolutionäre Salzwasser-Redox-Flow-Batterie für Energiespeicherung im Netzmaßstab vor

Neben der Energiespeicherung bietet die Salzwasser-Redox-Flow-Batterie von Salgenx multifunktionale Möglichkeiten

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16 December 202411 December 2024

Haelixa Enhances Organic Cotton Traceability with C&A Partnership

Agreement for Haelixa to mark their organic cotton for the next three years with its propriate DNA markers to enable C&A tracing the journey of its organic cotton

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Für den Außeneinsatz: ECOGUIDE Schilder aus nachwachsenden Rohstoffen

Das aus nachhaltigem Anbau aus Neuseeland stammende zertifizierte Accoya-Weichholz erreicht durch ein patentiertes Verfahren die Widerstandsfähigkeit und Optik der hochwertigsten tropischen Harthölzer

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CSIRO report reveals the state of bioplastics in Australia

The State of bioplastics in Australia report aims to increase understanding of bioplastics and their credentials for sustainable waste management

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Biotechnologen forschen an neuartigen Stoffen für leichtere E-Autos und grünen Wasserstoff

Im Forschungsprojekt „BIOPYRANIA“ stehen Pyrazin-Hochleistungskunststoffe im Fokus der Konsortialpartner, aus welchen sich vielerlei Endprodukte herstellen lassen