26 June 202420 June 2024 Modern Meadow and Earthletica Announce World’s First Sustainable Collaboration on Bronte Jacket Made with Bio-Alloy™ Shield Technology The Bio-AlloyTM Shield is a breathable and waterproof membrane developed by Modern Meadow - Bronte Campbell will be showcasing the jacket and competing at the 2024 Australian Olympic Swimming Trials
Kooperation für nachhaltige Mode: Technikum Laubholz, TEXOVERSUM und Neo.Fashion Textilfaser WDBSD TX® aus Buchenzellstoff wird vom Technikum eingebracht und die Kooperation mit TEXOVERSUM sowie Neo.Fashion verspricht wegweisende Entwicklungen für eine nachhaltige Modeproduktion
Developing bio-based composites that are fit to fly Introducing bio-derived materials to aircraft production can remove carbon from the atmosphere
BiDebA project supports bio-based adhesives development for composites Five European project partners are to engineer novel bio-based adhesives, derived from renewable resources, to facilitate composites debonding, circularity in transportation markets
EU countries call for more checks on Asian biofuel imports France, Germany and the Netherlands said it was necessary to tighten checks on biofuel production sites "wherever they are located in the world"
25 June 202419 June 2024 Integration of carbon capture in bioproduct mill: Metsä orders process concept study from ANDRITZ First of its kind integration of carbon capture into a bioproduct mill would not only enable the removal of CO2 from the flue gas, but also create a basis for future utilization of this side stream
CO2-Abscheidung für Bioproduktewerk: Metsä beauftragt ANDRITZ mit Prozessstudie Weltweit erste Integration einer CO2-Abscheideanlage in ein Bioproduktewerk würde nicht nur die Abscheidung von CO2 aus dem Rauchgas ermöglichen, sondern auch die Grundlage für eine künftige Nutzung dieses Nebenstroms schaffen
Researchers make ‘green’ floor to replace steel One 3D-printed single-piece, recyclable natural-material floor panel has been tested by researchers from ORNL and University of Maine to be strong enough for replacing construction materials like steel
US brands and retailers delay key plastic packaging targets by five years The US Plastics Pact, which convenes more than 70 large businesses, has delayed key sustainability targets from 2025 to 2030 after initial collective progress fell short of its initial aspirations
BioPowder Launches Application Lab For Bio-Based Coating Formulations This will include a number of bio-based guide formulations featuring an elevated bio-content, a reduced carbon footprint besides technical and mechanical benefits
Insect wings, bodies, and brains in bio-inspired design Researchers are building materials inspired by natural innovations to solve a wide set of problems like antibiotic resistance and unsustainable packaging
Enzymes Instead of Cyanide: Researchers Develop Biocatalytic Process for Nitrile Production The prevalent production process used so far has required a chemical reaction of certain molecules with highly toxic cyanide
Enzyme statt Zyanid: Forschende entwickeln biokatalytisches Verfahren für Nitrilherstellung Das bisher gängige Herstellungsverfahren benötigte eine chemische Reaktion bestimmter Moleküle mit hochgiftigem Zyanid
24 June 202418 June 2024 Innovative plastic film material made from PLA bioplastic A team from the Fraunhofer Institute IAP has now developed a flexible and recyclable plastic film material based on polylactide (PLA) bioplastic and paved the way for its commercialization
Neuartiges Folienmaterial aus dem Biokunststoff PLA Einem Team des Fraunhofer-Instituts IAP ist es gelungen, ein flexibles und recycelbares Folienmaterial auf Basis des Biokunststoffs Polylactid (PLA) zu entwickeln und dessen Kommerzialisierung zu ermöglichen
Danone, DMC, Michelin and Crédit Agricole Centre France join forces to create a cutting-edge biotechnology platform With an investment of over 16 million euro, the Center for Sustainable Materials in Clermont-Ferrand within the Parc Cataroux will become an innovation accelerator, supported by Michelin
Trillium: Demo-Anlage für Bio-Acrylnitril am Ineos-Standort in Texas in Planung Vorgesehen ist die weitere Erprobung und Optimierung des von Trillium entwickelten Verfahrens für die Herstellung von Bio-Acrylnitril
Siemens and BASF collaborate on driving circular economy Fossil feedstock at the beginning of the value chain is replaced by biomethane derived from renewable sources such as agricultural waste
Siemens und BASF arbeiten zusammen an der Förderung der Kreislaufwirtschaft Fossile Rohstoffe am Anfang der Wertschöpfungsketten werden durch Bio-Methan aus nachwachsenden Quellen wie landwirtschaftlichen Abfällen ersetzt
UNCAGED Innovations Secures $2M Pre-seed Funding to Reimagine Leather Across Industries The funding will be used to launch the company's next-generation high-performance vegan leather, a sustainable alternative to traditional animal products that do not compromise on luxury feel or durability
HVO gains in importance in the US US production of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) has noticeably picked up pace over recent years. Today, it accounts for an even larger share than biodiesel
Biomass-based Polycarbonatediol “BENEBiOL” Adopted for the Watch Band of Citizen Watch The use of BENEBiOL™ helps increase the durability of polyurethane from the general level
Nachhaltiges Papier aus Herbstlaub Ukrainischer Wissenschaftler zum Finalisten des Young Inventors Prize 2024 ausgewählt
21 June 202421 June 2024 Claros Technologies, Inc. Raises $22 Million to Accelerate PFAS Destruction and Analytical Technologies Company to continue scaling the research, development and market penetration of its bio-based UV-photochemical PFAS destruction technologies
Fine-Tuning Leaf Angle with CRISPR Improves Sugarcane Yield Some researchers from the University of Florida researchers turned to gene editing tools to precisely target the sugarcane genome for improvement
Ausschreibungshilfen für biobasierte Kunststoffe in der nachhaltigen Beschaffung Formulierungen für die Materialanforderung "Biobasierter Kunststoff" in einer Leistungsbeschreibung
Startup aiming to reduce plastic reliance joins Cornell incubator Generally food containers are made from polyethylene (PE) or perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS), and other plastics, to line packaging - but about three years ago, Thomas and Ryan Scheel, the founders of RETRN Bio, imagined a better source: biological components
Papiersack: Recycling trotz Folien und Beschichtungen Das von der Gemeinschaft Papiersackindustrie vor über 30 Jahren in Deutschland eingeführte Rücknahmesystem REPASACK sorgt für jährlich sortenreine Sammlungen, Reinigung und anschließendes Recycling
Bayer CropScience and Novamont experiment with twine and clips to reduce plastic waste in agriculture The items in Mater-Bi met all requirements for strength, resistance and flexibility over the entire crop cycle under the most extreme climatic conditions
20 June 202414 June 2024 An industry-first: BASF is expanding its Biopolymers portfolio by introducing biomass-balanced ecoflex® (PBAT) For the new ecoflex® F Blend C1200 BMB, the fossil raw materials that are usually used in the production process are replaced with renewable feedstock at the beginning of the value chain
Das weltweit erste biomassenbilanzierte PBAT: BASF erweitert ihr Biopolymerportfolio um ecoflex® BMB Bei der Produktion des neuen ecoflex® F Blend C1200 BMB werden die fossilen Rohstoffe am Anfang der Wertschöpfungskette durch nachwachsende Rohstoffalternativen ersetzt, wie Abfällen und Restbiomasse
Floreon lands $319 M to upscale bioplastic tech Their proprietary bioplastics are designed to have a significantly lower carbon footprint than traditional plastic and can be recycled and composted
Sales of INEOS Nitriles new world-first bio-based acetonitrile for Pharmaceutical production begin, offering 90% reduction in carbon footprint INVIREOTM Acetonitrile is also now available from INEOS Nitriles. A core solvent, acetonitrile is necessary for the development, purification and production of many pharmaceuticals such as insulin and vaccines
Beginn des Verkaufs von INEOS Nitriles neuem und weltweit erstem biobasiertem Acetonitril für pharmazeutische Produktion INVIREOTM bietet eine 90 prozentige Reduzierung des CO2-Fußabdrucks
Uptake of tire wear additives by vegetables grown for human consumption Irrigation with treated wastewater and sewage sludge brings tire additives into the leafy vegetables
Gemüse nimmt chemische Stoffe aus Autoreifen auf Über Bewässerung mit aufbereitetem Abwasser und Klärschlamm kommen Reifenadditive in das Blattgemüse
19 June 202418 June 2024 The Renewable Materials Conference Hits the Mark Again 440 participants discussed the defossilisation of the chemical and materials industry through biomass, CO2 and recycling. The audience voted for the "Renewable Material of the Year 2024": Acetic acid from CO2 by Danish start-up Again wins 1st price
Erneut ein Volltreffer: Die Renewable Materials Conference 440 Teilnehmer diskutierten über die Defossilisierung der Chemie- und Werkstoffindustrie durch Biomasse, CO2 und Recycling. Das Publikum wählte außerdem den Gewinner des Preises "Renewable Material of the Year 2024": Essigsäure aus CO2 des dänischen Start-ups Again
nova-Session: The latest on the EU policy framework for plastics, ecodesign and sustainability June 27, 14:00 - 16:00h, Virtual Event - Hosts: Nicolas Hark, Luciano Proto Cassina (nova-Institute)
OLEAF4VALUE, sustainable tailor-made and market-ready solutions succeed at olive leaf biomass valorization Crafting five processing routes for the smart biorefinery to yield over 40 bioproducts from olive leaves
Das Netzwerk „SusMat – Nachhaltige Materialien“ geht in die zweite Förderphase Die Partner arbeiten gemeinsam an der Entwicklung nachhaltiger Materialien, die dazu beitragen, ökologische und ökonomische Herausforderungen zu bewältigen
ARKEMA achieves mass balance ISCC Plus certification at its acrylic monomers production facility in Clear Lake, Texas (US) These certifications support the introduction of a full range of bio-attributed specialty resins and additives for lower VOC or carbon intensive technologies including high solid, waterborne and polyester powders
Natürlicher Sonnenschutz für Parkett und Möbel Um den Einsatz gesundheitsschädlicher chemischer Stoffe vermeidbar zu machen, entwickelt das Fraunhofer-Institut IVV gemeinsam mit der Naturhaus Naturfarben GmbH eine Formel für einen unbedenklichen, transparenten und zu 100 Prozent biobasierten UV-Holzschutz
Introducing Yangi’s Fiber-Based Container Lid: Addressing Market Need in the Food Industry Crafted from 100% renewable material, the cellulose-based container lids fit seamlessly into recycling systems worldwide, delivering a premium tactile experience
IFPEN and ResiCare, leaders in the development of a production process for the non-toxic* biobased molecule 5-HMF Following ten years of laboratory research on the conversion of fructose into a biosourced molecule, 5-HMF, IFPEN joined forces with ResiCare in 2021 to develop a process for producing 5-HMF on an industrial scale
18 June 202412 June 2024 AFYREN Provides Business Update on Its AFYREN NEOXY Plant Successful completion of several long production cycles to deliver the first commercial volumes of acids - Confirmation of the objective to start continuous production in 2024
Biotech Company secures multi-million investment to revolutionize the Market for sustainable aroma with a groundbreaking new technology With extra capital backing, the company aims to become a global leader in sustainable aroma development for the food industry and beyond
Engineered Bacteria for Sustainable Biorefining from Sorghum Biomass Converting lignin into valuable products is one of the keys to making plant-based products a cost-competitive alternative to fossil fuels and petrochemicals
17 June 202411 June 2024 Inauguration of Specialty Chemicals Plant at Sakarwadi by Padma Vibhushan Prof. M. M. Sharma and Hon’ble Mr. Bart De Jong, Consul General of Netherlands in Mumbai Significant milestone in the Godavari Biorefineries journey towards innovation and excellence in the production of specialty chemicals