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25 September 202420 September 2024

A Green Chemistry Breakthrough: Sustainable Collagen Extraction from Sardine Bones Using Banana Peel Water Extracts

This method addresses environmental concerns associated with traditional collagen extraction methods and offers a new approach to valorizing waste materials

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24 September 202424 September 2024

Call for Innovation: Cellulose Fibres Conference 2025 – New with Biosynthetics 

Besides cellulose fibres, bio-based polymer fibres ("biosynthetics") are an excellent option to reduce fossil fibres in textiles

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CO2 electrolysis: Fraunhofer UMSICHT is working with the H2 Reallabor Burghausen

Scientists are developing in collaboration a novel reactor for the efficient conversion of carbon dioxide to ethylene

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CO2-Elektrolyse: Fraunhofer UMSICHT arbeitet mit im H2-Reallabor Burghausen

Wissenschaftler entwickeln in Kooperation einen neuartigen Reaktor zur effizienten Umwandlung von Kohlenstoffdioxid zu Ethylen

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Blueair and Lanaco Pioneer First Electrostatic Wool Filter in Air Purifiers

First natural wool and plant-based fiber filter, derived from nature, is not just a milestone for Blueair, but a transformative moment for the air purifier industry

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Preparation and characterization of face masks made of bagasse, starch and chitosan obtained from agricultural and food wastes

Researchers developed a biodegradable face mask from biowastes and chitosan and it can be deposed into the environment

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Biophilica launches 100% biobased adhesive

The adhesive was tested by consumers on a variety of substrates around the world, achieving impressive results with unique properties

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Lygos and CJ BIO Partner on Commercial-scale Biorefinery Complex in Fort Dodge, Iowa, to Bring High-Performing, Sustainable Solutions to Market

The partnership includes delivery of over 40,000 MT/yr of Lygos’ flagship products, Soltellus™ and Ecoteria™, with the potential for future expansion of additional sustainable innovations

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Groundbreaking ceremony marks the start of Dairy Distillery Alliance’s sustainable biofuel project

America’s lowest carbon-intensity dairy ethanol plant breaks ground in southwest Michigan, adding to the needed biofuel supply and helping lower the dairy industry’s carbon footprint

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23 September 202417 September 2024

Financing a Sustainable Global Bioeconomy

The changing world is resetting our appreciation of how an equitable and sustainable bioeconomy can play a pivotal role in sustainable development

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EIT InnoEnergy Invests in Bio-based Materials Start-up LignEasy

This funding will build on the EIC Accelerator grant previously received by the company, enabling the full development of their pilot plant

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PA Consulting and Searo Labs collaborate to produce seaweed-based products for global brands

Searo Labs has developed the seaweed-based technology and brings materials formulation know-how and intellectual property (IP) to the collaboration

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Building for the climate age: the uses of fungi in construction

One of the most promising uses of fungi is as a green construction material, ranging from spongy fungal blocks that are wholly biobased to composites that fuse concrete or other conventional construction materials

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Ungewöhnliches Recycling-Verfahren: Kaffeesatz kann Beton stabiler machen

Australische Forscher haben einen innovativen Weg gefunden, den Abfall der Kaffeeproduktion zu recyceln, indem sie ihn als nachhaltigen Zusatz zu Betonmischungen benutzt

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​Maui Hotel Industry Leads with Zero Plastic Foodware

Your Green 2 Go, ensures their guests use a completely compostable cup that does not leave contaminants or toxins behind and breaks down without special commercial composting facilities

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Leading the Charge: Indian Brands Crafting Eco-Friendly, Biodegradable & Compostable Bags

India faces a severe plastic waste crisis, with approximately 3.4 million tonnes of plastic waste generated annually

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20 September 202419 September 2024

Interview with the Renewable Carbon Plastics Magazine on PEF, Avantium’s FDCA flagship plant and the PEF World Congress

The editors of the Renewable Carbon Plastics Magazine answer questions about Avantium and its FCDA-flagship plant, the PEF World Congress and more

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Doctoral candidate Mariette Gibier wins prize for her Green Bioplastics project

A student of the Sorbonne University developed in collaboration with the Pierre Fabre Laboratories and the biofoundry at Sorbonne University Alliance an innovation in bioplastics

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Antalis offers ‘recyclable and compostable’ barrier board for fresh food packaging

The MetsäBoard Prime FBB EB is biodegradable and can be composted industrially and at home

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China ist führend bei neuen Vorschriften: Wie China den Markt für Biokunststoffe beeinflusst

China setzt neue Maßstäbe im Bereich Biokunststoffe: Mit strikten Vorschriften und der Förderung biologisch abbaubarer Materialien treibt das Land den globalen Wandel voran. Einblick in Markttrends und Entwicklungen

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Materials crafting the future of Sustainable Design thanks to biocomposite technology

The emergence of natural fiber reinforced composites driven by sustainability concerns has also led to the creation of new patterns and aesthetic trends, broadening their potential field of applications

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CHUK launches new Compostable Tableware products for QSRs and caterers

CHUK eco-friendly products are crafted to meet the food service industry sustainability needs

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19 September 202413 September 2024

BETO Accelerates Innovation to Advance the U.S. Bioeconomy

Several BETO-funded projects across its bioenergy industry consortia and DOE national laboratory system are enabling substantial investments that translate scientific discoveries into commercial applications

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ProAmpac Celebrates Trio of Honors at 2024 AmeriStar Awards

Insulated FiberCool-paper bag won in the Sustainable Packaging category and highlights ProAmpac’s commitment to advancing sustainable packaging solutions

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Power Adhesives launches first-to-market biodegradable hot melt for carton and corrugated packaging industry 

The solution promises strong performance and is made from biobased materials, leaving no harmful byproducts or microplastics

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Heimkompostierbare Kaffeekapseln: NESPRESSO bringt Kapsel-Innovation nach Österreich

25 Jahre nach dem Markteintritt ergänzt Nespresso sein Sortiment um heimkompostierbare Kaffeekapseln auf Papierbasis. Sechs neue Kaffeevarietäten für garantierte Nespresso Qualität

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Chevron Introduces Clarity Bio EliteSyn AW to Improve Sustainability and Performance of Hydraulic Fluids

The new formula represents the next generation of biodegradable hydraulic fluids for marine, construction and other environmentally sensitive applications

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Guide the EU Biotech Act to success, says top Belgian research institute

Europe has recently challenged the United States’ dominance in scientific research and innovation

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G20 reaches consensus and establishes High-Level principles on Bioeconomy

The Bioeconomy Initiative was proposed by Brasil’s G20 Presidency, seeking to boost the development of this innovative and productive paradigm based on the combination of knowledge and nature

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18 September 202412 September 2024

Exel Composites launches commercial scale use of bio-based resins

A purchasing agreement with Ineos enables the supply of 23% bio-based glycol, a springboard for Exel’s phase out of hydrocarbon-derived resins

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Pierre Fabre partners with Sorbonne University to develop biodegradable bioplastics

Produced by microalgae, the innovative material captures CO2 from the atmosphere and transforms it into a bioplastic

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Neue Chance für Bioökonomie Start-ups

Von der Idee bis zum Scale-up: Plan B startet mit erweitertem Unterstützungsangebot in neue Runde

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S&T Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh formally releases new BioE3 policy, hails India as global torchbearer of next Industrial Revolution thanked PM Sh Narendra Modi for his support

PPP model will be an intrinsic part of Bioe3 Policy implementation incentivizing industry to promote employment generation

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“Pilots4U powered by COPILOT” launches Open Calls for Co-CREATION of its new DATABASE & PLATFORM

COPILOT invites Bioeconomy Innovators and Pilot and Demo Infrastructures to CO-CREATE the next DATABASE & PLATFORM of European Open Access Pilot and Demo Infrastructures for the Bioeconomy

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PlaXTM by Bioworks Adopted in Seivson’s 2025 Spring/Summer Collection

Five Designs Unveiled at Rakuten Fashion Week TOKYO Runway Show

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17 September 202416 September 2024

Agenda Now Available: The BioReCer Stakeholder Event on Sustainability of Bio-based Products will Present New Tools and Future Standardisation Developments

The next BioReCer regional stakeholders’ event will take place in person and online in Milan, Italy, on 2nd October 2024

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Bioökonomie International 2025: Fördermittel für globale Forschungspartnerschaften

Modul Bioökonomie Deutschland – São Paulo/Brasilien

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Bioeconomy International 2025: Funding for global research partnerships

Bioeconomy Module Germany - São Paulo/Brazil

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UK biotech startup expands lab-grown leather production capacity

LGL’s lab-grown leather is cultivated using immortalized cells, isolated from an adult animal through a painless and bioethics-compliant process

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16 September 202411 September 2024

Calyxia raises $35 million to help global manufacturers advance product performance, and fight plastic pollution and GHG emissions

Investment led by Lombard Odier Investment Managers’ Plastic Circularity Fund and Bpifrance, through its Large Venture fund, bringing cumulative funding to $70M

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Calyxia sichert sich 35 Millionen US-Dollar, um globale Hersteller bei der Verbesserung der Produktleistung und der Bekämpfung von Kohlenstoff- und Kunststoffverschmutzung zu unterstützen

Die Investition wird vom Plastic Circularity Fund von Lombard Odier Investment Managers und Bpifrance über seinen Large Venture Fonds angeführt, wodurch sich die Gesamtfinanzierung auf 70 Millionen US-Dollar erhöht

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Die neue Ökodesign-Verordnung als weitreichende Vorgabe zur nachhaltigen Kreislaufwirtschaft

Die neue Ökodesign-Verordnung bringt strenge Regeln für Nachhaltigkeit in der EU und stellt Unternehmen vor neue Herausforderungen

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New audit confirms EU renewable ethanol industry makes more food than fuel

Data from European producers show significant production of food and feed in 2023 along with sustainable biofuel, highlighting strategic importance of domestic ethanol biorefineries

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Plastic Fantastic: Green, Strong and Edible

Weizmann Institute researchers have created a biodegradable composite material that might help battle the global plastic-waste crisis

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Oklahoma State University scientists develop innovative co-fermentation process for sustainable biofuels

By utilizing both sugars and CO2, the co-fermentation process addresses key challenges in traditional fermentation processes, making it more efficient and sustainable for large-scale biofuel production

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13 September 202410 September 2024

There is a more sustainable way! With bio-based and biodegradable textile and leather chemicals

Indian startup SCHUTZEN revolutionizes the fashion industry – Nominated for the ISC3 Innovation Award 2024

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Wie vielfältige biobasierte und biologisch abbaubare Textil- und Lederchemikalien eine nachhaltigere Zukunft für die Modeindustrie schaffen

Indisches Start-Up SCHUTZEN hat eine innovative Technologie für die Herstellung von Textil- und Lederchemikalien aus biologisch vielfältigen Pflanzen und Abfällen entwickelt

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LanzaTech Signs Master License Agreement with SEKISUI to Develop Multiple Commercial Scale Waste-to-Ethanol Plants Across Japan

LanzaTech progresses partnership with SEKISUI by formalizing commercial framework to construct facilities which significantly advance how municipalities convert solid waste into valuable sustainable feedstocks

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Moderne Verpackungen: biobasiert, funktional, recyclingfähig

FNR präsentiert auf der FACHPACK 2024 nachhaltige Lösungen für Verpackungen aus nachwachsenden Rohstoffen

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Scaling Europe’s algal biorefineries

Algae holds an immense number of complex chemicals that hold applications across several industries, but for all its advantages, biorefineries making algal products are still rare