11 December 20246 December 2024 Strengthening the circular economy through bio-based adhesives Researchers at the Fraunhofer WKI are developing bio-based adhesives, i.e. synthetically produced adhesives on the basis of renewable raw materials
Mit biobasierten Klebstoffen die Kreislaufwirtschaft stärken Forschende des Fraunhofer WKI entwickeln biobasierte Klebstoffe, also synthetisch hergestellte Klebstoffe auf Basis nachwachsender Rohstoffe
New research highlights marine biodegradability of Eastman Aventa™ compostable materials Biodegradable, CDA-based foams are commercially useful and will not persist in our oceans as plastic pollution
Partnership agreement with leading compounder and polymer distributor in the UK Hellyar Plastics to bring Lignin Industries innovative bio-based plastic to new markets, as well as scale the commercialisation of its patented technology
TômTex partners with designers for biodegradable vegan textiles production The Spring/Summer 2025 collections are set to be available to consumers early next year
10 December 20249 December 2024 Bridging the Gap: 3-CO Project Highlights Sustainable Fashion Labelling at Two Consumer Events Free Webinar at 13, Dec. 2024 12.00 - 13.00 CET, and a report about the "Lured by Labels" challenge, developed by 3-CO, which invited participants to match ecolabel logos with their corresponding descriptions
EU Falls Short of Hydrogen Targets – A Pragmatic Regulatory Framework is Essential The actual installed capacity stands at approximately less than a tenth of the target - because achieving the hydrogen goals for 2030 also seems increasingly unlikely
EU verfehlt Wasserstoffziele – pragmatischer Rechtsrahmen unverzichtbar Die tatsächlich installierte Elektrolyseleistung liegt bei weniger als einem Zehntel der Zielvorgaben, was die Erreichung der Wasserstoffziele für 2030 ebenfalls unwahrscheinlich macht
VTT launches new origami packaging technology to create sustainable lightweight, durable, and eye-catching alternatives to conventional protective packing materials Shaped cardboard, developed in a unique continuous process to create reel-to-reel origami-inspired structures for fibre-based packaging materials
9 December 20245 December 2024 Renewable hydrogen production: Air Liquide strengthens its partnership with TotalEnergies through a new major project in the south of France New project to supply green hydrogen to a TotalEnergies biorefinery - the H2 will be used to produce biodiesel and sustainable aviation fuel, alongside renewable hydrogen being supplied separately by Engie
2024 Carbon Market Report: a stable and well-functioning market, driving emissions from power and industry installations to a historic reduction of 16.5% The European Commission has today adopted the Carbon Market Report, which analyses and presents the functioning of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) in 2023 and the first half of 2024
CO2-negative parts for the ICE A collaboration between carbonauten and Deutsche Bahn (DB) resulted in seat shells and armrests for the ICE, were injection molded from CO2-negative plastic with a biocarbon content of 33%
Refining hardwood by bioluminescence: How to make wood glow EMPA-researchers are pursuing an idea for a new type of composite material based on hardwood: luminous wood
CO2-negative Teile für den ICE Eine Zusammenarbeit von carbonauten mit dem Fernverkehr der deutschen Bahn (DB) resultierten in Sitzschalen und Armauflagen des ICE, aus CO2-negativem Kunststoff mit einem Biokohlenstoffanteil von 33%
Holzveredelung durch Biolumineszenz: So bringt man Holz zum Leuchten! Empa-Forscher kamen auf eine weitere Idee für ein neuartiges Kompositmaterial auf Basis von Laubholz: leuchtendes Holz
Chinese scientists develop biodegradable sponge capable of removing 99.8% of microplastics from water The sponge is expected to be applied widely in efficient microplastic removal from aquatic bodies
Lactips raises €16 million Lactips, a French company specializing in the development, production and commercialization of a 100% biobased natural polymer that is water-soluble and biodegradable in all environments, has announced a €16 million fundraising round
Das französische Unternehmen Lactips sichert sich 16 Millionen Euro, um die Produktion biobasierter wasserlöslicher Alternativen zu Kunststoffen anzukurbeln Mit Sitz in Frankreich Laktips, ein Unternehmen, das ein biologisch abbaubares, wasserlösliches Polymer aus natürlichen Materialien herstellt, hat in einer neuen Finanzierungsrunde 16 Millionen Euro aufgebracht
6 December 20243 December 2024 EU regrets lack of conclusion on global plastics agreement After two years of negotiations, UN member states failed to reach an agreement
Leitfaden Strohbau – Nachhaltig Bauen und Dämmen mit Stroh FNR veröffentlicht komplett überarbeitete Broschüre zur Verwendung von Stroh als Bau- und Dämmstoff
Biobased chemicals – An opportunity for the UK? This article summarises findings from a collaborative project seeking to build an understanding of UK interests in bio-based chemical development and where value chain and industry synergies may exist
Clariant’s MegaMax™ catalysts will power China’s first biomass-to-green methanol project The plant will use a combination of farm waste and wind power to produce up to 250,000 tons per annum
Vielseitig, robust und biologisch abbaubar: Werk- und Baustoffe aus Pilzen Verpackungsmaterialien, Dämmstoffe und Lederalternativen aus Pilzen werden bereits angeboten, an weiteren Verwendungen wird geforscht
Important milestone: Synthetic crude produced from biogas and CO2 in power to liquids demo This achievement is significant in advancing an integrated eFuel process as it goes towards demonstrating bio/e-saf can be derived from existing demonstrated chemicals technology knowhow and processes
Ukhi Secures $1.2 Million Pre-Seed Funding Led By 100 Unicorns to Disrupt Sustainable Packaging Industry Delhi-based biomaterials startup, Ukhi, with operations in Haryana and Uttarakhand, has raised $1.2 million in pre-seed funding in equity and debt to develop novel, biodegradable, and compostable biomaterials aimed at transforming the sustainable packaging industry
5 December 20242 December 2024 BIO4EEB Project: promoting bio-based insulating materials in construction AIMPLAS is participating in the European BIO4EEB Project, which aims to significantly increase the use of bio-based insulating materials to promote a greener construction industry
UPM Specialty Papers and Eastman introduce paper-based food packaging solution with compostable biobased coating Thanks to the thinness of the coating layer, the solution is designed for recycling within existing fibre recycling streams, empowering brands to adopt sustainable packaging
Developing circularity in fashion: ANDRITZ receives engineering order for landmark textile recycling plant from Circ® The plant will be the first to recover cotton and polyester from blended textile waste
Kreislaufwirtschaft in der Modebranche: ANDRITZ erhält Engineering-Auftrag für wegweisende Textilrecyclinganlage von Circ® Mit der Anlage soll erstmals die Rückgewinnung von Baumwolle und Polyester aus gemischten Textilabfällen möglich werden
Fahrradhelme aus PLA: Sportartikel mit minimiertem CO2-Fußabdruck Im Projekt PIMMS werden verschiedene Sportobjekte aus nur einer einzelnen Komponente entwickelt - der biobasierte und kreislauffähige Kunststoff PLA eignet sich hierfür besonders gut
How AI is helping discover new biomaterials AI has already become a key part of generating new sustainable and renewable materials
Bye-bye microplastics: new plastic is recyclable and fully ocean-degradable Scientists have been trying to develop safe and sustainable materials that can replace traditional plastics, which are non-sustainable and harm the environment
Bye-bye Mikroplastik: neuer Kunststoff ist recycelbar und vollständig im Meer abbaubar Wissenschaftler versuchen seit langem, sichere und nachhaltige Materialien zu entwickeln, die herkömmliche Kunststoffe ersetzen können, die nicht nachhaltig sind und die Umwelt schädigen
4 December 20242 December 2024 Reaction to ENVI Committee’s adoption to the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation The PPWR is critical to accelerating the transition of the European plastics system to circularity and net zero due to worrying decline in EU competitiveness, threatening the circular plastics transition
PPWR Update: Plastics Europe begrüßt die Verabschiedung im EU-Parlament Europäisches Parlament nimmt finale Fassung der EU-Verpackungsverordnung an
Bioplastics researchers at KTU: pollution is caused by people, not by plastics Innovative solutions are needed to tackle today’s global ecological crisis, and bioplastics can play a crucial role in the process
Nachhaltige Kunststofflösungen aus PCR oder Bio WIS Kunststoffe festigte auf der Fakuma seine Position als führender Anbieter nachhaltiger Kunststofflösungen aus Post-Consumer-Rezyklaten und Biokunststoffen
W-Cycle and Melhoramentos Join Forces to Produce Compostable Food Containers The Clean-tech company to share tech with Melhoramentos for producing next-generation high-performance pulp-fiber packaging
Face mask from agri-food wastes We have still not forgotten the panic and aftermaths of COVID-19 pandemic
UNCAGED Innovations launches ELEVATE: a sustainable leather alternative in partnership with global fashion brands Central to UNCAGED’s innovative approach is its proprietary technology platform, BioFuze
3 December 202413 January 2025 Please submit your abstract and innovation to the leading event in the Renewable Carbon Economy: The “Renewable Materials Conference 2025”, 20-22 September 2025 in Siegburg 22 to 24 September 2025, Siegburg near Bonn/Cologne (Germany) and online
Milliken & Company Announces Investment in Tidal Vision This strategic partnership will accelerate the introduction of biodegradable chemistries across the markets
100% biobasiert und biologisch abbaubar: GC green BIO 601 GC green BIO 601 – Nachhaltigkeit neu definiert: Unser kompostierbares Polyester
Bio-Fed: Produkterweiterung im neuen Sortiment für biobasierte sowie biomassenbilanzierte Produkte Das erste Compound der neuen "M·Biobase"-Reihe, das auf PLA (Polymilchsäure) basiert und zu über 95% aus biobasierten Komponenten besteht, wobei 30% des Materials aus Holzfasern sind
2 December 202427 November 2024 Pointing the way to less food waste Smart containers and biodegradable films – these are just two of the SISTERS project’s solutions for reducing food waste in Europe
Der Weg zu weniger Lebensmittelverschwendung Intelligente Behälter und biologisch abbaubare Folien – das sind nur zwei der Lösungen aus dem Projekt SISTERS für weniger Lebensmittelverschwendung in Europa
White House Releases Report on Growing U.S. Biomanufacturing Capacity for the American Bioeconomy The US bioeconomy, particularly in the areas of biotechnology and biomanufacturing, including industries, products, services, and the workforce – has the potential to create thousands of jobs and billions in economic growth