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27 June 202421 June 2024

Rare Earths 85% Recyclable Thanks to Bacteria

Efficient Recycling Process for Rare Earths Through Bioleaching and Bioaccumulation

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Seltene Erden dank Bakterien zu 85% recycelbar

Effiziente Recyclinglösung für Lithium-Ionen-Batterien durch Biolaugung

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Green leather: Innovative Plant-Based Substitute Developed from Pineapple Leaf Fiber and Natural Rubber

Researchers created a strong, plastic-free, eco-friendly leather alternative from pineapple leaf fiber and natural rubber, outperforming other plant-based leathers and even mushroom leather in strength and sustainability

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European Bioplastics elects new Board with Mariagiovanna Vetere and Franz Kraus elected as Co-Chairs

European Bioplastics (EUBP), the association representing the bioplastics industry in Europe, has elected a new Board during its General Assembly on 4 June

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26 June 202420 June 2024

Building e-Fuel Production in Europe by Creating Value from Biocarbon

This project has one major goal: maximize the resource efficiency in forestry by producing biocarbon and sustainable e-Fuels in combination with renewable energy

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Aufbau der e-Fuel-Produktion in Europa durch Wertschöpfung aus Biokohlenstoff

Das Projekt verfolgt ein zentrales Ziel: die Maximierung der Ressourceneffizienz in der Forstwirtschaft durch die Produktion von Biokohlenstoff und nachhaltigen e-Fuels in Kombination mit erneuerbaren Energien

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The Renewable Materials Conference 2024 kicks off between talks of carbon, CO₂ and CCU

Innovations, visions and strategies from around the world to understand how the policy framework for the chemical sector will change in the coming years

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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

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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

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Developing bio-based composites that are fit to fly

Introducing bio-derived materials to aircraft production can remove carbon from the atmosphere

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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

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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"

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Enzyme statt Zyanid: Forschende entwickeln biokatalytisches Verfahren für Nitrilherstellung

Das bisher gängige Herstellungsverfahren benötigte eine chemische Reaktion bestimmter Moleküle mit hochgiftigem Zyanid

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Nachhaltiges Papier aus Herbstlaub

Ukrainischer Wissenschaftler zum Finalisten des Young Inventors Prize 2024 ausgewählt 

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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

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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

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Ausschreibungshilfen für biobasierte Kunststoffe in der nachhaltigen Beschaffung

Formulierungen für die Materialanforderung "Biobasierter Kunststoff" in einer Leistungsbeschreibung

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Beginn des Verkaufs von INEOS Nitriles neuem und weltweit erstem biobasiertem Acetonitril für pharmazeutische Produktion

INVIREOTM bietet eine 90 prozentige Reduzierung des CO2-Fußabdrucks

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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

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Gemüse nimmt chemische Stoffe aus Autoreifen auf

Über Bewässerung mit aufbereitetem Abwasser und Klärschlamm kommen Reifenadditive in das Blattgemüse

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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

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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

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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)

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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

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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

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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

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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