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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
„Bioökonomie Start-up Puls 2024“ veröffentlicht Start-ups als Treiber des Strukturwandels im Rheinischen Revier
Wastewater bacteria can break down plastic for food Finding could lead to bioengineering solutions to clean up plastic waste
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
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
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
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?
14 October 20248 October 2024 Buchveröffentlichung: Circular Economy und Bioökonomie Die Vorstellungen, die zu diesen Konzepten existieren, hinterfragen die Autoren kritisch
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
Soda Manufacturing with Double Climate Bonus Ion exchange processes and the addition of CO2 result in green soda
Soda-Herstellung mit doppeltem Klima-Bonus Durch Ionen-Austauschprozesse und den Zusatz von CO₂ entsteht grünes Soda
11 October 20247 October 2024 The ideal 3D printing setting for innovative gloves DITF scientists developed biopolymer compounds containing lignin, which were used to produce thermoplastic materials that can be processed using 3D printing
Mit der richtigen 3D-Druck Einstellung zum innovativen Handschuh DITF-Wissenschaftler entwickelten ligninhaltige Biopolymercompounds, aus denen thermoplastische Werkstoffe hergestellt wurden, die sich im 3D-Druckverfahren verarbeiten lassen
Geopolitical tensions spark bioplastics innovation Global challenges are pushing packaging companies to explore alternatives that are less reliant on unpredictable international markets
Matter and Paradise Textiles unveil breakthrough microfibre filter to combat textile pollution The world's first microfibre filter specifically designed for textile manufacturers to tackle the urgent issue of global microfibre pollution, setting a new standard for sustainable practices in the textile industry
NOVUS Leverages Ginkgo Bioworks to Develop Innovative Feed Additives for Animal Agriculture By utilizing Ginkgo Enzyme Services, NOVUS will work with Ginkgo to build more efficient enzymes that can be produced cost-effectively
Global Network for Zero Partner Alfa Sustainable Projects Ltd. Achieves Net Zero Certification, Second in the World Pioneering Partnership Aims to Achieve Net Zero Targets
Steps towards enzymes capable of breaking down PE Every year, 400 million tonnes of plastic products are produced worldwide, half of which are single-use items discarded within a year
Indonesia urges EU to rethink deforestation rules impacting farmers Indonesia is seeking to ensure European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) does not penalise its smallholder farmers, whose livelihoods depend on exports to Europe
10 October 20244 October 2024 A.P. Moller Holding launches Vioneo to pioneer fossil-free plastics production A.P. Moller Holding has launched Vioneo, a new venture dedicated to transforming plastics production. Vioneo will manufacture fossil-free plastic resins and significantly reduce the carbon footprint associated with plastics production
Vioneo: Polyolefin-Erzeugung auf Methanolbasis in Antwerpen A.P. Moller Holding hat mit der Einführung von Vioneo eine Möglichkeit geschaffen, mit fossilquellenfreien Kunststoffharzen zusätzlich den CO2-Abdruck der Kunststoffproduktion deutlich zu senken
Notpla Secures £20 Million in Series A+ Funding to Revolutionise Sustainable Packaging With this investment, the company to advance into a new era of plastic-free materials and a healthier planet
European Algae Biomass president sees expansion of algae products in daily life, calls for improved EU algae market Driven by a vision to advance Europe’s algae sector, Carlos Unamunzaga, President of the European Algae Biomass Association, spoke with Euractiv’s Fiona Alston about his plans to raise the profile of algae in the public eye
9 October 20242 October 2024 Fungal mycelium as the basis for sustainable products Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research IAP using mycelium-based materials to produce insulation, packaging, and animal-free alternatives to leather products
Pilzmyzel als Basis für nachhaltige Produkte Forschende am Fraunhofer IAP nutzen myzelbasierte Materialien, um daraus etwa Dämmmaterialien, Verpackungen und tierfreie Ergänzungen zu Lederprodukten herzustellen
Seda North America introduces compostable Double Wall cold cups with EcoFit lids for a superior consumer experience A new way of drinking sustainably - these cups and lids have been specifically designed to meet the demands of rapidly changing legislaton that increasingly favors more sustainable packaging solutions
The four factors behind Nebraska’s biomanufacturing potential The state’s agricultural prowess combined with its openness to biobased investment means it should be among the first in line to benefit from any further renewable fuel laws for the aviation industry
New catalyst developed for sustainable propylene production from biomass Propylene production harnesses biodiesel waste byproduct
Neuer Katalysator für die nachhaltige Propylenproduktion aus Biomasse entwickelt Propylenproduktion nutzt Biodiesel-Abfallprodukt
8 October 20241 October 2024 ÄIO Secures €6 Million for Demo Plant Construction Biotech startup to produce environmentally friendly oils and fats from wood and agricultural residues - a solution offering an alternative to the widely used oils in the food industry
Evonik launches new biosurfactants TEGO® Wet 570 Terra and TEGO® Wet 580 Terra for coatings and inks These biosurfactants are produced by microorganisms in a unique fermentation process and they are they are 100% derived from natural resources
Pyran Moves Closer to Commercialization with Recent $3M Investment from Kowa Pyran is building a bio-based 1,5-PDO plant with a complete of $5 Mn in Series B funding
Europe’s algae market expanding, driven by product innovation, climate potential The global algae products market size is estimated to surpass €8.2 billion by 2033
7 October 202430 September 2024 Plastic solutions that reduce the CO2 footprint: FKuR exhibits at Fachpack and Fakuma 2024 'Recycling & Defossilization' - under these core themes, FKuR presents its bioplastic and recycled solutions for the packaging and plastics industry
Kunststoff-Lösungen, die den CO2-Fußabdruck senken: FKuR auf der Fachpack und Fakuma 2024 'Recycling & Defossilisierung' unter diesen Kernthemen präsentiert FKuR auf der Fachpack seine Biokunststoff- und Rezyklat-Lösungen für die Verpackungs- und Kunststoffbranche
First Solar-Powered Ferry Constructed with Natural Fibre Composites is Launched on Adriatic Sea This ferry, with a capacity of 100 passengers, is a pioneering waterborne mass transportation vessel, which uses natural fibre composites for interior parts to significantly reducing CO₂ emissions
Bundesregierung beschließt die Liberalisierung von Nutzhanf Özdemir: "Nutzhanf bietet viele Chancen für die heimische Landwirtschaft"
BIOFAST helps reduce the time taken for biodegradation tests on bioplastics in composting environments The BIOFAST Project not only demonstrated an effective reduction in the time taken to perform biodegradation tests applied to bioplastics, but also generated significant economic and environmental impact