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26 April 202424 April 2024

Using CO2 and biomass, FAMU-FSU researchers find path to more environmentally friendly recyclable plastics

Using depolymerization, the researchers can convert polymers to pure monomers, which is the key to the high quality of the recycled material

25 April 202426 April 2024

Special discount for the Renewable Materials Conference until 6 May

11-13 June 2024 in Siegburg/Cologne (Germany) and online

Luminy® PLA water bottle with embossed label facilitates recycled PLA production

Sansu and TotalEnergies Corbion have reached an agreement to produce a 100% PLA bottle with an embossed label, which significantly expedites the processing of PCR PLA bottles – avoiding labels and caps removal processes

Luminy® PLA-Wasserflasche mit geprägtem Etikett erleichtert die Produktion von recyceltem PLA

Sansu und TotalEnergies Corbion haben eine Vereinbarung zur Herstellung einer 100% PLA-Flasche mit einem geprägten Etikett getroffen, was die Verarbeitung von PCR-PLA-Flaschen erheblich beschleunigt und Prozesse zur Entfernung von Etiketten und Verschlüssen vermeidet

Plant One new owner of Bioprocess Pilot Facility at Biotech Campus Delft

The acquisition of the Bioprocess Pilot Facility represents a strategic move towards fostering innovation and collaboration within the biotechnology sector

Innovation Meets Sustainability: Intek Plastics Unveils New Bioplastic Composite Extrusion Materials

Focused on reducing environmental impact, Intek’s new materials offer a compelling solution for businesses seeking more sustainable alternatives without compromising aesthetics or functionality

Report: The Future Of Synthetics

The Future of Synthetics calls on the fashion, apparel, and textile industry to rapidly divest from new fossil fuel extraction to make synthetic materials, providing brands with guidance on how to do so

BASF, SABIC, and Linde celebrate the start-up of the world’s first large-scale electrically heated steam cracking furnace

This new technology has the potential to reduce CO2 emissions by at least 90% compared to technologies commonly used today

BASF, SABIC und Linde feiern Inbetriebnahme der weltweit ersten großtechnischen elektrisch beheizten Steamcracker-Öfen

Die neue Technologie hat das Potenzial, die CO2-Emissionen eines der energieintensivsten Produktionsprozesse in der Chemischen Industrie um mehr als 90% zu senken

24 April 202419 April 2024

Possibilities to capture and utilize carbon dioxide for sustainable production routes

This report is a result of the cooperation and funding of the International PtX Hub and supports the development of sustainable Power-to-X and hydrogen markets as a building block

DECHEMA-Publikation zu geeigneten CO2-Quellen und deren integration in PtX-Wertschöpfungsketten

Im aktuellen Bericht, der im Rahmen des International PtX Hub veröffentlicht wurde, identifiziert die DECHEMA Punktquellen und beschreibt verschiedene Technologien zur CO2-Abscheidung

Solugen Breaks Ground on Bioforge™ Marshall Facility, Bolstering U.S. Biomanufacturing Capabilities

ADM, Solugen Minnesota biorefinery expects to cut CO2 emissions, use corn syrup

Plastic waste and recycling in the EU: facts and figures

Nearly a third of plastic waste in Europe is recycled. Find out more facts and figures on plastic waste and its recycling in the EU with our infographic

Plastikmüll und Recycling in der EU: Zahlen und Fakten

Fast ein Drittel der Kunststoffabfälle in Europa wird recycelt. Unsere Infografik enthält interessante Zahlen und Fakten zum Thema Plastikmüll und Recycling in der EU

A California firm may have a concrete way to help the planet with cleaner cement

Fortera, a California startup has developed a technology that reduces carbon dioxide in the making of cement and could have the potential to operate at large scale

Palm oil production up 2 per cent on previous year

Although Malaysian production was seasonally strongly curbed, the USDA currently projects an output of 19 million tonnes, which would be up 613,000 tonnes on the previous year

Nachhaltigen Rohstoffen auf der Spur: internationales Forschungsprojekt zu biobasierten Polyurethanschäumen

Es ist Ziel von BIOMAT, die bei der Herstellung von Schaumstoffen und Verbundwerkstoffen entstehenden Treibhausgase um 30 bis 50 Prozent zu senken und die Pilotanlage LABFOAM von Hennecke wird für die zahlreichen Praxistests eingesetzt

Tracking down sustainable raw materials: international research project on bio-based polyurethane foams

The aim of BIOMAT is to reduce the greenhouse gases produced in the manufacture of foams and composites and Hennecke‘s LABFOAM pilot plant is being used for the numerous practical tests

23 April 202419 April 2024

STX Group and Norsk e-Fuel partner to boost biogenic CO2 delivery in the Nordics for sustainable e-fuel production

The collaboration to address key challenges currently hindering the growth of the European Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage (CCUS) market, such as insufficient CO2 transportation infrastructure and scalable CO2 source availability

From wheat to bioplastics: Partnership between Tereos and Futerro boosts green chemistry in a first in Europe

Besides a large financial investment, the partnership provides a solid basis for maintaining and developing the skilled local workforce

Rindenbasierte Materialien

Baumrinde für Keramik und Design

Bringing Textile-to-Textile Recycled Polyester to Market with Ambercycle and GANNI

This partnership opened the door to innovative solutions – like Ambercycle’s cycora®

22 April 202411 May 2024

Six pathways to smart certification of bio-based systems

Are you a policy maker, a member of the bio-based industry or a concerned consumer? Participate in the first webinar by the Horizon Europe project 3-CO on June 7th, 2024, 11 am to 12:30 pm (CET)! The webinar will address the vital topic of certification and labelling of biological feedstock, bio-based value chains and products

Now the jointly owned biorefinery for biofuel has opened

The jointly owned biorefinery, owned by SCA and St1, is now inaugurated. When fully operational in Gothenburg, the refinery will contribute an annual production of around 200,000 tons of renewable fuel

Spiber Inc. raises over JPY 10 billion ($65M) in funding to strengthen mass production and sales initiatives

This funding, which includes additional investments from existing shareholders, will allow the company to accelerate mass production of its innovative Brewed Protein™ materials

Nordic Bioproducts Group and Thailand’s PTT MCC Biochem Co. Ltd. forge a strategic partnership to advance bioplastic innovation for everyday items

The Finnish startup has formed an MOU with one of the world’s leading bioplastic producers. This strategic collaboration aims to advance the performance and compostability of bioplastics, facilitating their use across a wide range of single-use products, such as coffee capsules, while displacing traditional plastics

Papira® supports art by Baiba Glass – with sustainable packaging and design excellence

Papira® is working on scaling from pilot to industrial production and aiming to be on the market in few years, meanwhile there are selected projects and companies in order to test and prepare for implementation

Papira Schaumstoff

Zelluloseschaum für kunststofffreie Packmittel

Biobased Buzzwords: Decoding Eco-Friendly Terminology

Another glossary you can use to navigate the world of sustainability, for reducing your carbon footprint or simply to feed some curiosity about green innovations

Neste and Lotte Chemical team up on renewable chemicals and plastics

This will enable products and applications with a lower carbon footprint

Neste und Lotte Chemical arbeiten bei erneuerbaren Chemikalien und Kunststoffen zusammen

Das Ergebnis sind Produkte und Anwendungen, die einen geringeren CO2-Fußabdruck aufweisen

19 April 202417 April 2024

Next free PEFerence webinar with a market update on bio-based building blocks and polymers

Pia Skoczinski from nova-Institute will give a sophisticated insight into the dynamically growing market of bio-based building blocks and polymers on the 6th May (10 to 11 am CET)

Biodegradable aerogel: Airy cellulose from a 3D printer

Empa researchers have succeeded in developing a Cellulose-based aerogel for 3d-printing

Bio-Aerogel: Luftige Cellulose aus dem 3D-Drucker

Empa-Forschenden ist es gelungen, ein Cellulose-basiertes, 3D-druckbares Aerogel herzustellen

Validating Biobased Content Claims With Carbon-14 Testing

The development of more sustainable biobased products brings to attention the need for third-party verification of an end-product’s biobased content to validate biobased content and to support marketing claims

Borealis invests EUR 4.5 million in Porvoo steam cracker, enabling increased share of circular raw materials used in production

The investment ensures, that the Porvoo steam cracker can increase the share of renewable and recycled raw materials used in its (ethylene and propylene) production

Borealis investiert 4,5 Mio. EUR in Steamcracker in Porvoo und erhöht damit den Anteil an Kreislaufrohstoffen in der Produktion

Die Investition soll sicherstellen, dass der Steamcracker in Porvoo den Anteil erneuerbarer und recycelter Rohstoffe in der Produktion von Basischemikalien (Ethylen und Propylen) erhöhen kann

Graphjet Technology to Build New Agricultural Waste-to-Graphite Production Facility in Nevada

Facility expected to transform 30,000 metric tons of agriculture waste annually into up to 10,000 metric tons of graphite per year, enough material to power more than 100,000 electric vehicles

Polyurethan-Lösungen zur Förderung der Kreislaufwirtschaft in wichtigen Industrien

Covestro: Messeauftritt mit Fokus auf Nachhaltigkeit, Innovation und Performance

18 April 202416 April 2024

Leap forward in product sustainability: Renowned tesa® 4965 Original with 40% less CO₂1 emissions

Due to the use of biomass-balanced acrylic monomers and 90% PCR PET in its backing, this innovative adhesive tape is now made with 40% less CO2

Deutlicher Fortschritt in Sachen Produktnachhaltigkeit: tesa® 4965 Original mit 40% weniger CO₂1-Emissionen

Durch den Einsatz von biobasierten Acrylmonomeren und 90 Prozent PCR-PET im Träger wird das innovative Klebeband jetzt mit 40 Prozent weniger CO₂ hergestellt

UBQ Materials Strengthens Partnership With Teknor Apex To Expand Co-Development of Sustainable Material Solutions

UBQ Materials to Feature in Teknor Apex’s ‘Conversations for Change’ Series at NPE2024, Showcasing Co-Innovated ‘Right-Now’ Plastics Solutions for Carbon-Negative Manufacturing Applications

Studie zu CO2-Gutschriften: Waldverbände fordern Vielfalt, Transparenz und leichtere Marktzugänge

Carbon Credits als Beitrag zum Klimaschutz – Partizipation kleinerer Betriebe

Fungal Carbon: A Cost-Effective Tunable Network Template for Creating Supercapacitors

Scientists are using carbon filaments from mushrooms in supercapacitors, paving the way for a sustainable energy future

Avocado tree waste used to make sustainable food packaging

A material derived from avocado pruning waste and bio-polyethylene combines high strength with biodegradability

Evonik erweitert Kapazitäten für maßgeschneiderte RESOMER® Pulver-Biomaterialien

So können spezielle Pulver mit unterschiedlichen Partikelgrößen und Materialeigenschaften für Kunden hergestellt werden

Revolutionizing hydrogen production: Economical and efficient solutions unveiled

POSTECH researchers team introduces superaerophobic three-dimensional nickel nanostructured catalysts for accelerated water electrolysis

17 April 202416 April 2024

Evolution of synthetic rubber: bio-based raw materials and new types of rubber

Four Fraunhofer Institutes are developing alternative, biobased raw material sources for synthetic rubber, which will enable completely new types of rubber for car tires

Evolution des Synthesekautschuks: Biobasierte Rohstoffe und neue Kautschuktypen

Vier Fraunhofer-Institute erschließen alternative, biobasierte Rohstoffquellen für Synthesekautschuk, die völlig neue Kautschuktypen für Autoreifen ermöglichen werden

Neste completes its organizational change process to improve long-term competitiveness

The merge from its three renewable business units into one Renewable Products business unit is expected to result in total annual cost savings and a more streamlined development portfolio

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