3 August 202331 July 2023 Balena und Designerin Kitty Shukman setzen beim Schuh „ROOT“ auf 3D-Druck und biologisch abbaubare Materialien Zusammenarbeit stellt einen Meilenstein in der Verbindung von Mode, Technologie und Umweltbewusstsein dar und könnte eine neue Ära des nachhaltigen Designs einläuten
World’s First?! Green Science Alliance Developed Plant-Based Biodegradable Vegan Nail Tips with “Re:soil” Trademark International startup company Green Science Alliance Co., Ltd. focuses on developing natural biomass based chemical products
Mit programmierbaren Bakterien „Holz“ neu erfinden Im Projekt DELIVER erarbeitet ein Team von Forschenden der Universität Freiburg und des Leibniz Instituts für Neue Materialien (INM) in Saarbrücken eine Datenbank mit hunderten Materialien aus Holzabfällen
Reinventing ‘wood’ with programmable bacteria In the DELIVER project, researchers from the University of Freiburg and the Leibniz Institute for New Materials (INM) in Saarbrücken are working together to create a database of hundreds of wood-waste-based materials
Braskem expands its biopolymer production by 30% following an investment of US$ 87 million The Brazilian bio-based ethylene facility is now operating at a capacity of 260 thousand tons per year
Braskem steigert Produktion von Bio-Ethylen Der Biokunststoff-Erzeuger Braskem steigert die Produktion von bio-basiertem Ethylen um 30 %. Braskem investierte in die Erweiterung 87 Mio. USD
2 August 202331 July 2023 JDE Peet’s accelerates its sustainability agenda with a breakthrough paper pack for soluble coffee New paper pack solution as the first of its kind in the coffee market, will be recyclable and is designed to create a more sustainable ecosystem in the soluble coffee market
100% Bio-Klebstoff für die Industrie – Umweltfreundliche Entwicklung durch ecoplus Kooperationsprojekt Ziel des F&E-Projekts BioSet war es, einen Prozess zu entwickeln, um aus Kartoffel-, Mais- oder auch Weizenstärke biobasierte, umweltfreundliche Klebstoffe für den industriellen Einsatz zu erzeugen
Creating a canola-based plastic alternative New research turns canola protein into strong, flexible films meant for food packaging
Neste and the other leading energy companies in Finland join forces to develop an industrial hydrogen valley Neste Corporation, Gasgrid Finland Ltd, Helen Ltd, and Vantaa Energy Ltd have in collaboration started preliminary studies on the development of an industrial hydrogen valley in the Uusimaa region, Finland
1 August 20232 August 2023 21. August 2023: Auftaktveranstaltung „Biomassepotenziale Rheinisches Revier” LANUV und nova-Institut laden ein, um Potenziale für eine nachhaltige stoffliche Nutzung von Biomasse aus der Land- und Ernährungswirtschaft im Rheinischen Revier zu diskutieren
Biosurfactants might offer an environmentally friendly solution for tackling oil spills Can biosurfactants increase microbiological oil degradation in North Sea seawater?
Umweltfreundlichere Bekämpfung von Ölkatastrophen mit Biotensiden Können Biotenside den mikrobiologischen Ölabbau im Nordsee-Meerwasser steigern?
EU benachteiligt Kunststoffverpackungen Industrieverbände schlagen Alarm und beklagen eine ungerechtfertigte Benachteiligung von Kunststoffverpackungen durch die Taxonomie-Kriterien der EU
Insights from WWF’s First-Ever Plastic Policy Summit The world has never been closer to reaching a global solution towards addressing the plastic pollution crisis
Growing Hemp For The Future: A Global Fiber Guide We have a unique opportunity to grow a beneficial fiber hemp production system from the soil up
Norfolk bio-products firm set to be hit by single-use plastics ban A company that makes biodegradable products says it may have to leave the UK because of an upcoming government ban on single-use plastics
31 July 202331 July 2023 Monthly news from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), July 2023 New reports and key policy messages
CHITOSE Group, Successfully Concludes Capital Increase of 7M USD Scale from Shiseido and Forms Strategic Partnership Accelerate a Microalgae-based Circular Manufacturing in a Cosmetic Industry
CHITOSE Group schließt erfolgreiche Kapitalerhöhung in Höhe von 7 Millionen US-Dollar von Shiseido ab und begründet strategische Kooperation Beschleunigung einer kreislauforientierten Fertigung auf Mikroalgenbasis in der Kosmetikindustrie
UvA chemists recycle shrimp waste as catalyst for hydrogen generation Flexible spheres of the biomolecule chitosan, made from shrimp waste, can be used for catalysts that generate hydrogen gas from borohydride salts
Chemiker recyceln Krabbenabfälle als Katalysator für die Wasserstofferzeugung Durchbruch gelang bei einem sogenannten Freitagnachmittagsexperiment
28 July 202325 July 2023 Lucent Bio Enables Sustainable Agriculture with Patented Biodegradable Smart Fertilizer System This transformative technology signals a new era in the agricultural industry, advancing global practices with the promise for future investment
Ohmium and Aquastill Form Strategic Collaboration to Produce Green Hydrogen from Seawater New application of sustainable desalination technology powered using waste heat to enable expansion of green hydrogen production
27 July 202324 July 2023 Leipzig research team develops process for bio-based nylon Electrons and microbes are the decisive factor in this
Leipziger Forschungsteam entwickelt Verfahren für biobasiertes Nylon Elektronen und Mikroben sind dafür die entscheidenden Helfer
Melodea’s Sustainable Barrier Coating Boosts Food Packaging Recyclability Green-Tech company's high-performance barrier coating is an eco-friendly alternative to plastic packaging including EVOH
26 July 202324 July 2023 Paques Biomaterials and Senbis Polymer Innovations agreed to collaborate Paques Biomaterials and Senbis Polymer Innovations have partnered strategically to develop new applications for a breakthrough biopolymer with all the advantages of plastics but without its disadvantages
Damit die chemische Industrie klimaneutral wird, müssen wir auch die Nachfrage reduzieren Komplett neue Herstellungstechnologien sind notwendig, aber in vielen Fällen nicht ausreichend, um die chemische Produktion klimaneutral zu gestalten, sagt Paolo Gabrielli
25 July 202325 July 2023 BIORECER: unlocking the full potential of biomass and biowaste resources Addressing the challenges is crucial for realizing the full potential of biomass and biowaste utilization in creating sustainable and climate-friendly solutions
Bio-Based TPE for Biopharmaceutical Tubing Added to Avient’s Sustainable Healthcare Solutions Avient’s new Versaflex™ HC BIO TPE offers a sustainable alternative for biopharma tubing applications
Biohydrogen: affordable, green and yet overlooked The European Biogas Association, in collaboration with biogas experts, is launching a white paper on the sustainability, affordability and accessibility of biohydrogen to support its production and use in Europe
Flexible packaging leader Parkside laser-focused on sustainable lidding film solutions with ParkScribe® technology UK-based flexible packaging specialist Parkside has launched a revolutionary range of sustainable lidding films as a next-generation solution for brands seeking to solve their packaging sustainability challenges, as part of its Sustainable 7 product strategy
24 July 202319 July 2023 Compostable Plastics Unlocking the Potential in the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation
Researchers make bioplastic sheets with pineapple stems from agricultural waste A team of researchers from universities in Thailand and Malaysia have collaborated to develop a unique kind of bioplastic sheet that is good for the environment and can decompose naturally
21 July 202320 July 2023 In-house Workshop: Mass Balance and Free Allocation Approach (MBFA) In-house workshop for your companies, associations, policy makers and NGOs - ask all your questions and express all your concerns about mass balance
Certification Scheme DINplus Home Compostable Carrier Bags Since July 2023, DIN CERTCO GmbH offers a new certification scheme according to the new standard EN 17427:2022 "Packaging - Requirements and test scheme for carrier bags suitable for treatment in well-managed home composting installations"
Zertifizierungsprogramm DINplus Heimkompostierbare Tragetaschen Seit Juli 2023 bietet die DIN CERTCO GmbH ein neues Zertifizierungssystem nach der neuen Norm DIN EN 17427:2022 „Verpackung - Anforderungen an und Prüfmethoden für heimkompostierbare Tragetaschen in einer kontrollierten Heimkompostieranlage“ an
EU-Forschungsprojekt stellt biobasiertes, biologisch abbaubares und nachhaltiges Plastik her Durch die im Projekt BIO-PLASTICS EUROPE entwickelten nachhaltigen Strategien und Lösungen für die Herstellung und Verwendung biobasierter Kunststoffe soll die EU-Kunststoffstrategie unterstützt und die Kreislaufwirtschaft gefördert werden
Alfa Laval and RWDC Industries announce joint development agreement to advance circular economy solutions Combined expertise will accelerate scale-up of sustainable materials production to reduce global reliance on single-use, petroleum-based plastics
Regenerative Agriculture Outcome Framework Textile Exchange’s Regenerative Agriculture Outcome Framework lays out the key indicators that make for a regenerative system – encouraging collaboration by including expectations for both brands and growers
Neue biologisch abbaubare Kunststoffe sind in Ihrem Hinterhof kompostierbar Ein Team unter der Leitung von Forschern der University of Washington hat neue Biokunststoffe entwickelt, die in der gleichen Zeitspanne abgebaut werden wie eine Bananenschale in einer Komposttonne im Hinterhof
20 July 202319 July 2023 When Introducing Bioeconomy Get People on Board Just like others, green industries are also battling “NIMBYism.”
Wer Bioökonomie einführen will, muss Menschen mitnehmen Auch grüne Industrien kämpfen mit dem „Sankt-Florians-Prinzip“
19 July 202317 July 2023 Borealis übernimmt Rialti S.p.A., einen führenden europäischen Hersteller recycelter Polypropylen Compounds Borealis gibt die Unterzeichnung einer Vereinbarung zur Übernahme von Rialti, einem der führenden europäischen Hersteller von mechanisch recycelten Polypropylen (PP) Compounds für Spritzguss und Extrusion, bekannt
Syclus choses Axens to provide Atol® technology for Europe’s first ethanol-based renewable ethylene production plant Syclus intends to build and operate a plant for the production of renewable ethylene from sustainable ethanol in Chemelot Industrial Park, Geleen, The Netherlands
Can Cellulose Fibers Fill the Cotton Gap? Cellulose as a Raw Material Could Be the Answer to Future Textile Demand
Relement successfully completed pilot plant run for bio MPA Relement proudly announces a major milestone achieved: the successful completion of a ground-breaking pilot plant run to produce 3-methylphthalic anhydride (bio MPA)
18 July 202317 July 2023 Shaping the sustainable fibre future with cellulose fibres – Abstract submissions open for the Celullose Fibres Conference 2024 Rising demand for renewable fibres meets bio-based and biodegradable cellulose fibres as a breakthrough solution for the future