24 June 202418 June 2024 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
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
Neue Entdeckung – dieser Pilz hilft bei einem riesigen Problem Lichtblick aus der Wissenschaft: Ein Meeresorganismus könnte zur Lösung eines globalen Umweltproblems beitragen
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
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
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
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
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
A sustainable solution for water disinfection: chitosan-based cryogels New research presents a novel method for creating antibacterial sponges from chitosan and cellulose
13 June 20247 June 2024 Covestro becomes a shareholder in company BioBTX Investment in innovative recycling technology
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
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
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
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
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