14 August 202412 August 2024 Verkleidungsbauteile: Hanf kann Glasfasern in vielen Anwendungen ersetzen Die Einsatzmöglichkeiten für SMC-Bauteile sind vielfältig. Sie dienen als Innenverkleidungen in Zügen und Bahnen, Außenverkleidungen für LKW und Landmaschinen oder schützen elektrische Verteilerkästen und Schaltanlagen
13 August 202412 August 2024 Lenzing forces reformation of the textile value chain Lenzing's sustainable, bio-based lyocell filaments promote the transformation of the textile value chain
Lenzing forciert Reformation der textilen Wertschöpfungskette Lenzings nachhaltige, biobasierte Lyocell-Filamente fördern Umgestaltung der textilen Wertschöpfungskette
Emirates Biotech announces new leadership team to drive innovation and growth in the PLA industry This new leadership team, which will be based in Dubai, brings unparalleled expertise and vision to Emirates Biotech as the company aims to become a leading player in the PLA (Polylactic Acid) biopolymer industry
12 August 20248 August 2024 IPCC: last plenary session fails to set timeline for next climate assessment reports The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) met for its 61st plenary session to discuss the timeline of all its next reports but failed to reach an agreement on this issue
Weltklimarat vertagt Entscheidung über nächste Klimabewertungen Der Weltklimarat (IPCC) ist zu seiner 61. Plenarsitzung zusammengekommen. Es konnte jedoch keine Einigung über den Zeitplan für die nächsten Klimaberichte erzielt werden.
Mikroplastik verstehen – mit High-Speed-Kameras Wie sich Mikroplastik-Partikel im Ozean ausbreiten, hängt von mikroskopischen Details ab
Clariant and OMV aim to reduce carbon footprint of ethylene and ethylene oxide derivatives In response to increasing consumer demand for more sustainable options, and with a particular focus on Europe, this partnership will help both companies meet their sustainability targets and deliver on the carbon reduction strategies of their customers
Clariant und OMV wollen CO2-Fußabdruck von Ethylen und Ethylenoxid-Derivaten reduzieren Als Reaktion auf die steigende Nachfrage der Verbraucher nach nachhaltigeren Optionen wird diese Partnerschaft beiden Unternehmen dabei helfen, ihre Nachhaltigkeitsziele zu erreichen und die Strategien ihrer Kunden zur CO2-Reduzierung umzusetzen
9 August 20248 August 2024 Pyrolysis oil as potential alternative to naphtha in crackers / Numerous plants ready to get started / Possible approach above all for Europe, Asia / Change could further impair cost base Investment over the last two years in the chemical recycling of plastics – and, to a lesser extent, other waste – could certainly not be described as booming. Nevertheless, the hope is that the relevant technologies – from pyrolysis and thermolysis through solvolysis to enzymatic recycling – will help to make plastics recyclable in the medium term
Kreislaufwirtschaft: Pyrolyseöl als Alternative zu Naphtha Die Frage ist: Kann Pyrolyseöl eine Alternative zu Naphtha sein?
Microbes, Microwaves, and Mixes: Eco-friendly Plastics Solutions Amanda Jasi speaks to innovators striving to improve plastics sustainability and reduce their environmental impact
PETRONAS, Enilive and Euglena reach Final Investment Decision to construct a biorefinery in Malaysia Targeted to be operational by the second half of 2028, the biorefinery will have the capability to produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and other biofuels such as Renewable Diesel/ Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (HVO)
8 August 20246 August 2024 Next Stage of AGC Vinythai Collaboration with Michigan State University and allnex in Bio-based Epoxy Coating Development To increase the bio-based content of coatings and epoxy resins, AGC Vinythai worked with Prof. Nejad to explore the use of lignin as a bisphenol A (BPA) substitute for epoxy resin formulations
Insects as biofactories: Turning dangerous waste into valuable products A Macquarie University team proposes using genetically engineered black soldier flies (Hermetia illucens) to address worldwide pollution challenges and produce valuable raw materials for industry, including the USD $500 billion global animal feed market
Bio-Fed: Neue biobasierte und biomassebilanzierte Compounds Das Kölner Unternehmen Bio-Fed, Zweigniederlassung der Akro-Plastic GmbH, hat unter dem Markennamen „M·Biobase“ eine neue Produktlinie eingeführt. Die Kunststoff-Compounds dieser Produktlinie werden teilweise oder vollständig aus biobasierten und/oder biomassebilanzierten Materialien hergestellt
7 August 20245 August 2024 Cemvita Achieves Significant Milestone in Bioprocess Productivity Unlocking Cheaper, Faster Industrial Biotech Cemvita has unlocked new efficient technologies that allow for the production of up to 500 barrels per day of sustainable oil from its first commercial plant plant—a goal originally projected for 2029
Technip Energies acquires Shell’s bio-glycols technology This technology transfer agreement will combine Shell’s special catalysts to produce monoethylene glycol (MEG) from glucose with Technip Energies’ ethanol-to-MEG processes
Deutsche Kautschukindustrie schlägt Alarm: Verzögerungen bei EU-Regulierung bedrohen Wertschöpfungskette bei Naturkautschuk Der Präsident des Wirtschaftsverbands der deutschen Kautschukindustrie (wdk), Michael Klein, warnte davor, dass dadurch die Wertschöpfungskette bei Naturkautschuk akut bedroht sei
6 August 202426 August 2024 Introducing the nova-Institute’s unique group of biopolymer experts: A new level of market and trend reporting The nova-Institute’s world-renowned market and trend reports are produced by nova scientists in collaboration with leading international experts - they are among the most reliable and respected sources on the market
The Renewable Materials Conference: Presentations are now available The presentations from the June Renewable Materials Conference are now available for non-participants
Introduction To Methanol As A Sustainable Fuel For Ships In recent years, methanol has gained attention as a sustainable maritime fuel. Its liquid form, production versatility from renewable sources, and potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions make it a compelling alternative to Fossil fuels for powering Ships
5 August 20242 August 2024 Spatially-explicit land use change emissions and carbon payback times of biofuels under the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) The Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) requires airlines to offset their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions above 2019 levels by either buying carbon offsets or using Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAFs)
Sind nachhaltige Flugtreibstoffe wirklich nachhaltig? Biokraftstoffe sind ein vielversprechender Weg, um die Kohlenstoffemissionen des Luftverkehrs zu reduzieren und damit einen Beitrag zur Erreichung der globalen Klimaziele zu leisten
EU renewables compatible with food production, nature protection – and maybe humans As the realities of the EU Green Deal become more apparent, land use has become a hotly debated issue
Debut Launches BiotechXBeautyLabs™, Giving All Beauty Brands Access to Cutting-Edge Biotech Ingredient and Formulation Innovation BiotechXBeautyLabs™ enables beauty brands, large and small, to develop high-performing, sustainable, clinically-tested and differentiated biotech products at high speed and with no upfront research cost
„Erneuerbare Energien mit Lebensmittelproduktion und Naturschutz vereinbar“ Ein neuer Bericht der NGO Europäisches Umweltbüro (EEB) besagt, dass es in Europa viel Platz für alle diese Ziele gibt, wenn wir die richtigen Entscheidungen treffen
2 August 202430 July 2024 Wow factor: 41 winners of the German Packaging Award 2024 The innovations cover the entire range of materials
Innovation macht Wow! 41 Sieger beim Deutschen Verpackungspreis 2024 Die Innovationen decken die gesamte Bandbreite der Materialien ab
The Circular Economy Act: Ursula Von Der Leyen plans after re-election Ursula von der Leyen secures second five-year term as president of the European Commission following a European Parliament vote and promises a more circular and resilient economy
1 August 202431 July 2024 Why communications and marketing? About fragile customer journeys in the context of sustainability
Building rural value chains for a fairer bioeconomy Rural workers and businesses tend to participate in the bioeconomy largely as biomass providers
OMV starts up co-processing plant at Schwechat refinery Almost EUR 200 million have been invested to allow up to 160,000 metric tons of liquid biomass being converted into high-quality renewable hydrogenated vegetable oil components
IPCEI funding approval paves way for progress at bp’s Lingen green hydrogen project bp has been granted funding, provided jointly by BMWK and Lower-Saxony Government, as part of the European IPCEI Hy2Infra wave for a green hydrogen project in Germany
Yield10 Bioscience Grants Nufarm a Commercial License to Omega-3 Assets for Producing Oil in Camelina, and Yield10 and Nufarm sign a Memorandum of Understanding for Sale of Assets Nufarm and Yield10 have additionally agreed to immediately negotiate exclusively with each other for the sale of Yield10’s remaining assets to Nufarm
OMV nimmt Co-Processing-Anlage in der Raffinerie Schwechat in Betrieb Knapp EUR 200 Mio wurden investiert, um bis zu 160.000 Tonnen flüssige Biomasse in hochwertige, erneuerbare hydrierte Pflanzenöl-Komponenten umzuwandeln
Auf gutem Weg zur „Circular Economy“ Entwurf der „Nationalen Kreislaufwirtschaftsstrategie" (NKWS) - Die „Nationale Kreislaufwirtschaftsstrategie“ muss die Transformation unterstützen
31 July 202426 July 2024 Emirates Biotech launches operations and welcomes Shaikh Suhail Al-Maktoum as a shareholder New PLA production facility in the United Arab Emirates to spearhead the production and marketing of PLA biopolymers across the Middle East, Africa, and India
Emirates Biotech: Neues PLA-Joint-Venture gegründet Bau einer PLA-Produktionsanlage in den VAE in Planung, welche die PLA-Biokunststoffindustrie verändern soll
Scientific journal to cover Carbios’ enzyme-embedded, ‘home-compostable’ PLA Carbios Active is the real-life application of Carbios’ expertise in enzyme optimization and polymer science
Biodegradable plastic exists – but it’s not cheap Several new projects turn waste into food for microbes that create PHA, a type of plastic that fully decomposes on its own, offering a less costly alternative to current bioplastics
Pläne der Bundesregierung: Warum Milliarden in Wasserstoff investiert werden Bis 2045 will thyssenkrupp seine Stahlproduktion klimafreundlich umgebaut haben - mittels Wasserstoff sollen jedes Jahr etwa 3,5 Millionen Tonnen CO2 eingespart werden
Bioplastics from cassava boosting local economy in Nagaland Nagaland's first Bioplastic Manufacturing Unit inaugurated
30 July 202431 July 2024 PEFerence announces the official opening of the world’s first commercial FDCA flagship plant and highlights the PEF World Congress Both the flagship plant and the PEF World Congress are milestones on the road to utilising sustainable renewable feedstocks and to defossilise the chemical and materials industry
TIPA and the Fresh-Lock Team Collaborate to Enhance the Home Compostable Packaging Market The collaboration will boost the production & reach of compostable packaging solutions through a new portfolio of home compostable closures for pouches
Messer builds green hydrogen plant in a joint venture with the district of Düren With a nominal output of 10 megawatts and a production capacity of up to 180 kilograms of hydrogen per hour, the plant will be one of the largest of its kind in Germany
Messer errichtet im Joint-Venture mit dem Kreis Düren eine grüne Wasserstoffanlage Mit einer Nennleistung von 10 Megawatt und einer Produktionskapazität von bis zu 180 Kilogramm Wasserstoff pro Stunde wird die Anlage eine der größeren ihrer Art in Deutschland sein
Hyosung invests $1B in Geno’s biobased spandex production The partnership marks the establishment of the world’s first fully integrated manufacturing site for biobased spandex from renewable raw materials to fiber
29 July 202423 July 2024 BETO Selects 13 Small Businesses to Develop Innovative Bio-Based Products and Biomass Processing Technologies Of the 13 BETO awards, six are first-time awardees, four are located in Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) zones, two are in socially and economically disadvantaged areas, and one is a woman-owned business
Lignocellulosisch in die Zukunft: Wirtschaftliche Verarbeitungslösungen für Biopolymere Laut European Bioplastics wird der Anteil an Biokunststoffen in zahlreichen Märkten für mehr und anspruchsvollere Produkte verwendet