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2 September 202429 October 2024

nova Session: Food and Feed Crops for Bio-based Materials – Facts, Myths, Availability and Policy

30 October 2024 @ 13:00 - 16:00 CEST, online

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VTT launches new initiative to demonstrate energy-efficient manufacturing technologies for fiber-based products

The initiative will pioneer low-carbon, water-efficient technology with the potential to reduce water consumption by up to 90% and overall energy consumption by more than half

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AustroCel plant die Produktion von Hydrogel-Granulat Anfang 2025

AustroCel investiert in die erstmalige industrielle Produktion eines neuartigen Hydrogels und revolutioniert damit die Landwirtschaft

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AustroCel plans to produce hydrogel granulate in early 2025

CEO Kalt: „AustroCel invests in the first industrial production of a new type of biodegradable hydrogel, revolutionising agriculture“

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ICIG Purchases Bioethanol Plant from Clariant in Romania, Strengthening Its Biotechnology Business

International Chemical Investors Group (ICIG) has signed an agreement with Clariant to purchase the decommissioned bioethanol plant in Podari, Romania

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Corden BioChem übernimmt Betrieb von ehemaliger Clariant-Bioraffinerie

Im vergangenen Jahr gab Clariant das Aus für seine kommerzielle Bioraffinerie im rumänischen Podari bekannt. Nun wird der Auftragshersteller Corden BioChem den Betrieb übernehmen und die Anlage dazu umbauen

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30 August 20243 September 2024

Why communications and marketing? 

Why communications and marketing?  Sustainable change in the chemicals and materials industry

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nova-Institute participates in the discussion at the EDANA Conference Outlook Europe in Rome: Cellulosic fibres and biosynthetics – The status quo of renewable fibre sources in the context of the recent wave of regulatory developments

24-26 September 2024, Rome, Italy

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Luminy® PLA bioplastics at the 2024 Paris Olympics

Luminy® PLA bioplastics have a 75% lower carbon footprint than traditional plastics and can be recycled or composted at end-of-life

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Honeywell And Repsol To Collaborate On Renewable Fuel Development 

Companies to scale the commercialization of Honeywell technologies for efficient chemical production and advanced biofuels

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29 August 202431 August 2024

Fibre-to-Fibre Recycling: The Key to a Sustainable Textile Industry

nova-Session on Textile Recycling on 17 September 2024, 13:00-16:00 CEST

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Sustainable construction: the use of cork material in the building industry

The growing awareness of environmental concerns and the imperative to adopt sustainable practices within the construction industry has spurred an exploration and implementation of a variety of bio-based materials

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3D Laser Printing with Bioinks from Microalgae

Heidelberg researchers successfully develop a new generation of biocompatible materials for additive manufacturing

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3D-Laserdruck mit Biotinten aus Mikroalgen

Heidelberger Wissenschaftlerinnen entwickeln erfolgreich neue Generation von bio-kompatiblen Materialien für die additive Fertigung

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28 August 202427 August 2024

nova-Session: Mastering CSRD Compliance – A Practical Guide for the Industrial Sector

26 September 2024; 14:00 - 16:00 CEST, online

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New report finds there are $4-6 in benefits to the U.S. Economy for every $1 of federal SAF at Gevo’s net-zero 1 facility

Research by Charles River Associates ("CRA") demonstrates clear economic and environmental benefits utilizing this business system

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Siegwerk to present new functional paper coatings at Specialty Papers Europe 2024

Meet Siegwerk at Europe’s leading conference for the specialty paper and packaging industry on September 3-4, 2024, and learn more about the company’s latest barrier and heat-seal coatings for use in paper mills

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Siegwerk präsentiert neue funktionale Papierbeschichtungen auf der Specialty Papers Europe 2024

Treffen Sie Siegwerk am 3. und 4. September 2024 auf Europas führender Konferenz für die Spezialpapier- und Verpackungsindustrie und erfahren Sie mehr über die neuesten Barriere- und Heißsiegellacke des Unternehmens für den Einsatz in Papierfabriken

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27 August 202420 August 2024

Lenzing again among the top 1 percent of world’s most sustainable companies

The rating comprehensively covers the four most important practices in the area of corporate social responsibility

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Lenzing erneut unter Top-1-Prozent der weltweit nachhaltigsten Unternehmen

Die Bewertung deckt umfassend die vier wichtigsten Praktiken im Bereich Corporate Social Responsibility ab

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26 August 202420 August 2024

The world’s first scalable biodegradable SAP? – Green Chemicals Blog

Researchers have begun to focus on various natural and biodegradable SAPs that achieve superabsorbent properties

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23 August 202421 August 2024

Raízen and Vertoro join forces to enhance lignin’s value in advanced biofuels and chemical sectors

Joint Development Agreement focuses on using the lignin from 2nd Generation Ethanol’s potential to produce additional waste-based sustainable solutions

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Covestro LLC and Carlisle Construction Materials Lead the Way in Sustainable Construction Using Bio-Attributed Materials

The collaboration between Covestro and Carlisle extends a legacy of joint innovation in the construction industry that spans decades

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Covestro und Carlisle Construction Materials: Nachhaltigeres Bauen mit alternativen Rohstoffen

Covestro wird Carlisle mit Methylen-Diphenyl-Diisocyanat (MDI) beliefern, das auf ISCC PLUS zertifizierten, massenbilanzierten bio-zirkulären Rohstoffen basiert

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22 August 202422 August 2024

Comprehensive poster on biodegradable polymers in various environments in a new version

The world's leading poster on biodegradability has been updated by the nova team of experts: current standards and certifications as well as the latest scientific findings

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Umfassendes Poster über biologisch abbaubare Polymere in verschiedenen Umgebungen in neuer Version

Das weltweit führende Poster zur biologischen Abbaubarkeit wurde vom nova-Expertenteam aktualisiert: Aktuelle Normen und Zertifizierungen sowie neueste wissenschaftliche Erkenntnisse

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Webinar “Painting a Bio-based Future with PERFECOAT”

Achievements and current challenges of creating sustainable solutions in paints and coatings - 27 August 2024, 13:00 to 15:00 CEST, online

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Industry’s workhorse chemicals go biobased

Thousands of chemicals are used by consumers and businesses every day. At the base of most of their supply chains lie petrochemicals

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21 August 202415 August 2024

Fraunhofer IGB produces hydrogen from industrial wastewater, residue

The Fraunhofer Institute for Interfacial Engineering and Biotechnology (IGB) has launched a demonstration plant in Germany that uses industrial wastewater and residual materials to produce green hydrogen and organic raw materials through two coupled biotechnological processes

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Eine Bioraffinerie für die Kreislaufwirtschaft von industriellen Reststoffströmen

SmartBioH2-BW Station bei Sommertour von Staatssekretär Dr. Andre Baumann

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Topsoe chosen as technology provider for Holborn’s Hamburg renewable fuels refinery

Topsoe, a global leader in carbon emission reduction technologies, has signed an agreement with HOLBORN Europa Raffinerie GmbH (HOLBORN), to provide its HydroFlex™ technology for the production of SAF and renewable diesel at its plant in Hamburg

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20 August 202415 August 2024

Valorization of lignin from aqueous-based lignocellulosic biorefineries

Valorization has potential to generate lignin feedstocks for production of sustainable feedstocks for manufacture of sustainable aviation biofuels, agricultural applications, and specialty products

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EcoCeres joins forces with Evos for European expansion: First delivery of Sustainable Aviation Fuel arrives at Ghent

EcoCeres is playing a key role in the global energy transition, helping to decarbonise hard-to-abate industries, particularly the aviation sector, by leveraging innovation to convert waste into SAF

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Sustainability award for the BMW M Visionary Materials Seat

In close cooperation with an international project consortium, BMW M has been developing the prototype for a new type of vehicle seat and was awarded first place in the "Sustainable Process" category

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Nachhaltigkeitspreis für den BMW M Visionary Materials Seat

BMW M hat in enger Zusammenarbeit mit einem internationalen Projektkonsortium den Prototyp für einen neuartigen Fahrzeugsitz entwickelt und wurde dafür mit dem ersten Platz in der Kategorie „Sustainable Process“ bedacht

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19 August 202414 August 2024

Bio-Gene and Envu Collaborate to Evaluate Flavocide™ for Use in Public and Private Sector Mosquito Management

Bio-Gene has developed a proprietary process to synthesize the molecule and produce it in commercial quantities

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PLA Industry Buzz

Monitoring Sustainability within the Chemical Industry

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Lidl Schweiz setzt auf Zellulose-Folie bei Bio-Käse

Die innovative Verpackungslösung ist aktuell in über 100 Filialen eingeführt und überwiegend in der Deutschschweiz und im Tessin verfügbar

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CSIR showcases locally developed compostable, bio-based plastic products

As part of Women's Month, the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Centre for Nanostructures and Advanced Materials principal researcher Dr Maya John has showcased some of the plastics the centre has developed that are compostable or biodegradable and can be used by industry with their existing machinery and processes

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PLA Enters August with a Price Rollover Amidst Rising Demand and Sustainability Efforts

The Netherlands' domestic PLA production effectively aligned with demand, aided by the consistent availability of feedstock lactic acid, ensuring uninterrupted production and price stability

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16 August 202415 August 2024

Summer Special 2024 – 20% Discount on All Market and Trend Reports all Around Renewable Carbon until 31 August 2024

From advanced recycling technologies, over bio- and CO2-based chemicals, building blocks and polymers to specific insights on regions and renewable building blocks: The latest nova-Institute reports around renewable carbon markets are available for a special price

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Summer Special 2024 – 20% auf alle Markt- und Trendreports rund um erneuerbaren Kohlenstoff bis 31. August 2024

Von fortschrittlichen Recyclingtechnologien, über bio- und CO₂-basierte Chemikalien, Bausteine und Polymere bis hin zu spezifischen Einblicken in Regionen und erneuerbare Building-Blocks: Alle aktuellen Reports des nova-Instituts rund um erneuerbaren Kohlenstoff sind zum Sonderpreis erhältlich

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Brown, Ricketts introduce legislation to advance American production of renewable chemicals

Industrial biotechnology is enabling the production of a new generation of renewable chemicals, bioplastics, and biobased products produced from biomass

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Eastman Naia™ team empowers next generation of sustainable fashion designers

The Naia™ team presented at one of Asia’s most prestigious fashion college and in Spain about Eastman Naia™ Renew, a groundbreaking and sustainable cellulosic fiber

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Honeywell’s Technology Selected By Jiutai For World Leading Methanol-To-Jet Fuel Plant

Honeywell’s eFining technology expands the type of feedstock that can be used for SAF and can also reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 88% compared to conventional jet fuel

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15 August 202414 August 2024

Business Plans: The nova-Institute launches new consultancy services for the renewable chemicals and materials industry

Supporting growth and investment in the renewable chemicals and materials sector through expert strategic planning and investment assessment

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14 August 202413 August 2024

BASF switches their portfolio to bio-based Ethyl Acrylate (EA)

BASF’s bio-based Ethyl Acrylate uses sustainable bioethanol predominantly from European sources with grain as a feedstock

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BASF stellt ihr Portfolio auf biobasiertes Ethylacrylat (EA) um

Das biobasierte Ethylacrylat der BASF wird in Ludwigshafen ausschließlich aus Bioethanol als Alkoholquelle hergestellt

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ADM, LG Chem Announce That Lactic Acid, Polylactic Acid Projects Will Not Move Forward

The two joint ventures include GreenWise Lactic, of which ADM is a majority owner, and LG Chem Illinois Biochem, which is majority-owned by LG Chem

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LG Chem + ADM: Pläne für PLA-JV ad acta gelegt

LG Chem und ADM hatten am Standort Decatur im US-Bundesstaat Illinois den Bau eines Komplexes mit Kapazitäten zur Gewinnung von jährlich rund 150.000 Tonnen Milchsäure geplant