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17 June 202411 June 2024

Fungus breaks down ocean plastic

A fungus living in the sea can break down the plastic polyethylene, provided it has first been exposed to UV radiation from sunlight. Researchers from, among others, NIOZ published their results in the scientific journal Science of the Total Environment. They expect that many more plastic degrading fungi are living in deeper parts of the ocean

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Neue Entdeckung – dieser Pilz hilft bei einem riesigen Problem

Lichtblick aus der Wissenschaft: Ein Meeresorganismus könnte zur Lösung eines globalen Umweltproblems beitragen

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Room to grow at Bluff seaweed plant

Seaweed production at the Bluff is going from strength to strength, despite challenges in marketing the end product locally

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14 June 202410 June 2024

Trillium Renewable Chemicals Selects INEOS Green Lake for World’s First Demonstration Plant for Sustainable Acrylonitrile Production

The Company has developed an innovative technology for producing sustainable acrylonitrile, a key raw material in numerous industries, including toys, auto parts, aerospace components, and personal care

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Auf dem Weg zu Wasserstoff aus Algenenzymen 

Ein Bochumer Forschungsteam konnte ein entscheidendes Detail aufklären, das letztlich zur Herstellung von Wasserstoff durch Biokatalysatoren unerlässlich ist

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Built by Nature Prize Awards €500,000 to Biobased Construction Innovators

Fifteen finalists performed highest against the Prize criteria to stimulate uptake of innovative biobased construction materials

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Spider-silk-inspired strong and tough hydrogel fibers with anti-freezing and water retention properties

Researchers from the South China University of Technology developed bionic hydrogel fibers with elaborated ionic crosslinking and crystalline domains

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A sustainable solution for water disinfection: chitosan-based cryogels

New research presents a novel method for creating antibacterial sponges from chitosan and cellulose

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13 June 20247 June 2024

Covestro becomes a shareholder in company BioBTX

Investment in innovative recycling technology

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Covestro wird Anteilseigner von Unternehmen BioBTX

Investment in innovative Recycling-Technologie

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Kelpi lands £4.3m funding to take seaweed packaging to market

The company's bio-material is unique in matching or even exceeding the performance of plastic, in particular with a strong water barrier and resistance to greasy contents or acidic foods

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FLAX FIBRE: The 2024 flax area under cultivation is setting a new record in response to the market

According to the estimates of of the Flax-Linen and Hemp Economic Observatory, the growing area of European FlaxTM spring flax and winter flax combined will account for at least 180,000 hectares for the 2024 harvest

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UPM to supply Artigo with UPM BioMotion™ Renewable Functional Fillers for next-generation rubber flooring

Artigo will achieve a renewable content share of up to 30% of the total weight of the new products thanks to the addition of UPM BioMotion™ RFF

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Dow and SCGC sign MOU for a first-of-its kind partnership to transform 200KTA of plastic waste into circular products

The partners intend to accelerate technology development in the value chain to enable recycling through both mechanical recycling and advanced recycling and convert a broader range of plastic waste into high-value applications

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12 June 20245 June 2024

8th PLA World Congress again a great success

All about innovation, applications, markets, and end-of-life of PLA was the foundation of a successful 8th PLA World Congress on May 28 and 29

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Gene-edited protein fibre rival plastics on performance

Like plastics, proteins are a kind of polymer called polyamide. All proteins consist of repeating amino-acid units, different arrangements of which result in quite different properties

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Vom Holzschädling zum Holzschützer: Jugend forscht prämiert Arbeit zur Melaningewinnung aus Pilzen

Sonderpreis „Nachwachsende Rohstoffe“ des Bundeslandwirtschaftsministeriums geht an Lennart Hassebrock aus Berlin

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Axalta Launches Industry First Range of ISCC Plus Certified Biobased Powder Coatings

Alesta® BioCoreTM provides a sustainable alternative to incumbent products containing fossil fuel-based polyester resins

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Fairness in Automobil-Wertschöpfungsketten: Toyota zeigt, wie es geht

Toyota unterstützt aktuell seine Zulieferer mit einem Milliardenbetrag, um dort Gehaltserhöhungen zu ermöglichen und so die eigene Lieferkette zu entwickeln und zu schützen

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11 June 202410 June 2024

nova-Institute launches new website showcasing the expertise of its five main departments

New web design enhances rich content of the science-based consultancy and research institute for an optimal user experience

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Amcor’s new European Innovation Center brings brands the latest in material science and packaging design

Amcor has opened its European Innovation Center in Belgium. The facility will partner with brands and retailers from across the region to design packaging that delivers better results for consumers and the environment alike

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Die Brennnessel-Revolution: Wie eine Naturfaser den Textilmarkt erobert

Seit Jahrtausenden werden Brennnesselfasern zur Herstellung von Stoffen und Textilien genutzt. Jetzt könnten sie einen neuen Siegeszug antreten – Dank einiger Initiativen und Forschungsprojekte

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World’s first wooden satellite built by Japan researchers

The creators expect the wooden material will burn up completely when the device re-enters the atmosphere — potentially providing a way to avoid the generation of metal particles when a retired satellite returns to Earth

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10 June 20247 June 2024

Navigating Consumer Choices: Factors Shaping Consumer Attitudes Towards Sustainable Products 

New state-of-the-art report by the 3-CO project examines factors influencing consumer behaviour towards sustainable products

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Bioplastic from olive tree pruning residues

The project, financed by the Regional Ministry of University, makes it possible to create a new material from olive tree waste with good qualities for food packaging

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Game-changer from Northern Finland: A new folding boxboard to lead the charge in renewable packaging innovation

Produced with Stora Enso’s innovative FiberLight Tec, a technology that creates exceptionally light and strong board, Performa Nova is designed to be superiorly efficient

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TECNO CAMON 30 Series LOEWE Design Edition: Launched with Industry-first Coffee Grounds Back Cover, Merging Carbon Neutral Cause with Modern Style

New Design Edition offers modern users a super stylish eco-friendly choice, with waste coffee grounds inventively reused in the construction of the smartphone's back cover

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Delignit und Amorim Cork Composites launchen FiberCork zur Steigerung der Nachhaltigkeit von Elektrofahrzeugbatterien

FiberCork bietet Lösungen für die thermische Isolierung von Hochspannungsbatterien in Elektrofahrzeugen und eine umfangreiche Reihe von Anwendungen an

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New method makes hydrogen from solar power and agricultural waste 

University of Illinois Chicago experts used a carbon-rich substance called biochar to decrease the amount of electricity needed to convert water to hydrogen

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Delignit and Amorim Cork Composites launch FiberCork to boost the sustainability of electric batteries

FiberCork is a range of solutions designed for the thermal insulation of high voltage batteries in electric vehicles and offers a wide range of applications

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Compostable by design platform

The platform gathers stakeholders representing the entire value chain from raw material producers, converters, brand owners to waste management organizations as well as testing and certification bodies

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PROSPER project on bio-based plastics coordinated by University of Ghent secures 7.5M€ in CBE funding update

The 4-year PROSPER project, standing for "Promoting and Supporting Practices for Eco Recycling," targets the effective sorting and recycling of bio-based plastics to foster a circular economy

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7 June 20243 June 2024

Evonik drives sustainable biosurfactant revolution with inauguration of new facility in Slovakia

Evonik has been leading the development of industrial-scale biosurfactants with its IP-protected, fermentation-based process for rhamnolipid production

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Evonik treibt Übergang zu nachhaltigen Biotensiden mit neuer Anlage in der Slowakei voran

Mit dem patentierten, fermentativen Verfahren zur Herstellung von Rhamnolipiden hat Evonik eine Vorreiterrolle in der Entwicklung und Produktion von Biotensiden im industriellen Maßstab übernommen

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Polish Company Chespa Partners with Asahi Photoproducts and Esko to Introduce High-Quality Compostable Packaging for Food Products, on Display at drupa

Plastic-free biodegradable/compostable packaging printed with specialized Chespa plant-based inks for a high level of sustainability. Print samples available for visitors on Asahi’s drupa stand

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BPI-certified compostable, touch-free, cutlery & dispenser

The Touch-Free Arrow Cutlery Dispenser is the most thorough solution aiming to enhance operational efficiency and promote environmental responsibility within a variety of dining establishments

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A fungus converts cellulose directly into a novel platform chemical

A new process for the mass production of erythro-isocitric acid from waste could make the substance interesting for industry in the future

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Ein Pilz verwandelt Zellulose direkt in neuartige Plattformchemikalie

Ein neues Verfahren zur Massenproduktion von erythro-Isozitronensäure aus Abfällen könnte die Substanz zukünftig für die Industrie interessant machen

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6 June 202431 May 2024

Expansion of South Bend Ethanol to establish Verbio’s second biorefinery in the USA

Verbio continues to follow its growth strategy in North America. Total investment of EUR 230 million US dollars

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Ausbau von South Bend Ethanol zur zweiten Verbio-Bioraffinerie in den USA

Verbio setzt Wachstumsstrategie in Nordamerika fort. Gesamtinvestition in Höhe von 230 Millionen Dollar

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“Knowledge, responsibility and sustainability: expanding, sharing and contagion” by Cristina Rios de Amorim

Through the work of Corticeira Amorim, cork has progressively gained a central place and leading role in design, architecture and sustainability initiatives worldwide

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Solar-Powered CO2 Capture and Green Methanol Production Unveiled

DAC involves the selective adsorption of CO2 from the air using solid capture media, followed by the regeneration of the sorbent using low-temperature heat sources

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Resonac Corporation, Neste and Marubeni Corporation to cooperate on renewable chemicals in Japan

Collaboration for production of olefins and derivatives with coordinated logistics from Marubeni

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5 June 202429 May 2024

CUPRA Born VZ driving sustainability with Bcomp’s natural fibre materials

CUPRA announces the use of Bcomp’s innovative natural fibre composite solutions for the new CUP Bucket seats in the CUPRA Born VZ electric vehicles

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Urban biorefinery

The European URBIOFIN and HOOP projects try to produce more circularity in waste processing

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$5 million invested to strengthen the wood products economy across Montana

The new investments to support the wood products economy and healthy forests and are made possible by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Inflation Reduction Act, and annual appropriations

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How to Make Ubiquitous Plastics Biodegradable

Understanding the function of a specific bacterial enzyme has paved the way for the biotechnological degradation of styrene

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Allgegenwärtige Kunststoffe biologisch abbaubar machen

Mit der Aufklärung der Funktion eines bestimmten Bakterien-Enzyms ist der Weg zum biotechnologischen Abbau von Styrol geebnet

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4 June 20244 June 2024

Safety and Sustainability of Novel Bio-Based Materials – Assessments and Used Methodology

Next episode of the PERFFECOAT webinar series

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PaperWise ist ein zertifiziertes B Corp™: Nachhaltigkeit transparent und messbar

Das Unternehmen stellt Papier aus landwirtschaftlichen Abfällen her, die sonst verbrannt würden und schließt sich der Gemeinschaft von mehr als 8.500 B Corp™-zertifizierten Unternehmen auf der ganzen Welt an