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12 December 202312 December 2023

Special Issue: The Green Claims Directive

New EU directive to tackle greenwashing on product advertising

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The proposed Green Claims Directive – Targeting Market Transparency for a Green Transition in Europe

Impacts for all market players

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How to be green – What is a valid scientific proof for environmental claims?

Many things on the GCD proposal are not yet specified, but companies can prepare.

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MAN Energy Solutions to Build Reactor for Renewable Fuels

Cleantech start-up, CAPHENIA, to establish production plant for synthesis gas as feedstock for industrial production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel for aviation decarbonisation

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MAN Energy Solutions baut Reaktor für erneuerbare Kraftstoffe

Cleantech Start-up CAPHENIA errichtet Produktionsanlage für Synthesegas – Ausgangsstoff für die industrielle Produktion von Sustainable Aviation Fuel zur Dekarbonisierung der Luftfahrt

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The University of Manchester and Shell partner to bring more sustainable chemical manufacturing to market

The SuCCEED project will look to find new ways of manufacturing the chemicals needed for many every-day products through industrial biotechnology routes

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Essity joins European research project on circular sensor technology

The main purpose of the EU-project 'Sustronics' is to transform the European electronics industry and promote a more circular economy through the use of eco-design, bio-based materials and energy-efficient manufacturing

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Certification of the recyclability of multilayer films containing polyamide expanded

Coextruded PE/PA6/EVOH high-barrier films as well as and laminated PA6/PE films in household packaging waste were shown as compatible for recycling in the polyethylene film stream

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Zertifizierung der Recyclingfähigkeit von polyamidhaltigen Mehrschichtfolien erweitert

Für coextrudierte PE/PA6/EVOH-Hochbarrierefolien sowie laminierte PA6/PE-Folien konnte nun gezeigt werden, dass eine Recyclingkompatibilität im Polyethylen-Folienstrom gegeben ist

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Flexible and efficient co-production of clean fuels for hard-to-decarbonize sectors 

Bioenergy will play a crucial role in this transition, supporting the achievement of the 32% renewable energy goal by 2030 and boosting renewable energy in sectors such as transport, off-grid energy and industry

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TômTex raises seed round to 4.15 million US dollars for shrimp fabric

The company's biodegradable material has been divided into two series depending on its origin, Series WS made from shell seafood waste and the new Series M made from mushrooms

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11 December 20238 December 2023

Project Manager/in B2B-Communication (m/f/d)

Occupation: 40 h/Week, permanent position

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Student assistant for the communications department (m/f/d)

Occupation: ca. 20 h/week

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European Parliament sends mixed signals to the bioplastics sector

European Bioplastics reacts to European Parliament’s vote on the proposal for a Regulation on Packaging and Packaging Waste

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World’s first low-energy bioplastics developed with the University of Sheffield raises £2 million investment

The world’s first low-energy, non-oil-based, high-performance bioplastic, developed by Floreon with the University of Sheffield, has secured £2 million financing from Northern Gritstone

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Europe Mycelium Market – Analysis and Forecast, 2023-2028

According to a recent report by BIS the Europe Mycelium Market is projected to reach $1.14 billion by 2028, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.06% during the forecast period

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Bill Gates-backed fund buys into Europe’s largest green hydrogen-to-methanol Project 

Ørsted’s Green Fuell Plant FlagshipONE gets backing from Bill Gates and the European Union

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The circular and biobased Christmas gift guide

This last-minute gift guide will inspire more eco-friendly gifting choices as we approach the festive season

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8 December 20234 December 2023

The BioSupPack project advances in the development of bio-based packaging solutions derived from beer production waste

The prototypes will be assessed regarding their environmental and socio-economic sustainability and safety

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Vom Treibhausgas zum grünen Brennstoff 

Ein neues Katalysatorkonzept schafft die Grundlage für eine großtechnische Methanisierung von Kohlendioxid

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Evlox, Recover and Jeanologia Launch Innovative Recycled Denim Capsule Collection, REICONICS

Made from Recover™ recycled cotton fiber and Spanish cotton, the REICONICS collection is GRS certified and is a tribute to the classic denim fabrics that have been successful in past decades

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Bio-based Coated Fertilizers for a Sustainable Agricultural Future

With Bioweg's AgriWeg one can replace synthetic polymer-based coatings from seed and fertilizer industry to promote a more eco-friendly approach to farming

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Biobasierte beschichtete Düngemittel für eine nachhaltige landwirtschaftliche Zukunft

Mit Biowegs AgriWeg können synthetische Beschichtungen auf Polymerbasis in der Saatgut- und Düngemittelindustrie ersetzt werden und damit einen umweltfreundlicheren Ansatz in der Landwirtschaft fördern

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Nefab Empowers Tomorrow’s Innovators: Announcing the Winners of the 2023 Student Sustainability Packaging Design Competition

Nefab is proud to announce the winners of the first ever Sustainability Design Competition in Canada

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Researchers Successfully Convert Wood Composite into Sustainable Ceramics

The breakthrough is a part of the BioC4HiTech project, funded through the Austrian Production of the Future program, and is seen as a major advancement in the field of biomaterials

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Releasing Brakes on Biocatalysis

Formaldehyde can inhibit enzymes that produce hydrogen particularly efficiently. Researchers from Bochum have discovered how this can be prevented

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Die Bremse der Biokatalyse lösen

Formaldehyd kann Enzyme hemmen, die besonders effizient Wasserstoff herstellen. Bochumer Forschende haben herausgefunden, wie man das verhindern kann

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7 December 20234 December 2023

Biobased insulation materials: Ceresana gives an optimistic outlook for the European market

The new market report expects sales of these "green" building materials in Europe to exceed EUR 2.3 billion by 2032

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Bio-Dämmstoffe: Ceresana gibt für den europäischen Markt einen optimistischen Ausblick

Der neue Marktreport erwartet, dass der Umsatz dieser „grünen” Baustoffe in Europa bis zum Jahr 2032 auf mehr als 2,3 Milliarden Euro anwachsen wird

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PANGAIA and Avantium partner to bring sustainable apparel collection based on Avantium’s 100% plant-based PEF to the market

PEF fits current polyester infrastructure for both production and recycling; presenting a scaleable future for renewable alternatives to fossil-fuel derived PET

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Innovation for more sustainable textile coatings

Market launch of Impranil® CQ DLU - New PU dispersion is one-third bio-based

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Innovation für nachhaltigere Textilbeschichtungen

Markteinführung von Impranil® CQ DLU - Neue PU-Dispersion ist zu einem Drittel biobasiert

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Circular Matters and StoneCycling launch CornWall®: Organic waste transformed into climate-positive design

CornWall® is a tile or sheet material made from regional (Western Europe) corncob cores destined for fermentation, burning as biomass or simply to remain on the field

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SOFi Products Unveils New Plastic-Free, Biodegradable Cup for Hot Beverages

The SOFi Hot Cup eliminates need for separate plastic lid

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Eleven EU countries call for more ‘flexibility’ on CAP’s fallow land rules

Eleven EU member states, including France, are calling for greater “flexibility” in the previously derogated requirement to leave land fallow under the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) in a proposal that has left the European Commission perplexed

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Elf EU-Länder fordern mehr „Flexibilität“ bei GAP-Regeln für Brachflächen

Elf EU-Staaten, darunter auch Frankreich, fordern mehr „Flexibilität“ bei der im Rahmen der Gemeinsamen Agrarpolitik (GAP) eingeführten Ausnahmeregelung zur Stilllegung von Flächen. Die Europäische Kommission scheint davon überrascht

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6 December 20231 December 2023

Swiss Sportswear Brand On presents its first apparel collection made with CleanCloud® technology

After reshaping carbon emissions into running shoes, On launches the “Pace Collection” - eight apparel items made with CleanCloud® polyester

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Kosmetikbranche von Mikroplastik befreien: Bioweg gewinnt „THE SPARK – Der deutsche Digitalpreis 2023

Handelsblatt und McKinsey verliehen achten THE SPARK Award an Gründer:innen mit Schwerpunkt „Circular Economy“ – Bioweg gewinnt mit Konzept für mikroplastikfreie Kosmetikindustrie – myAbility, die Jobbörse für Menschen mit Behinderung, erhält Diversity Accelerator Award für vielfältige Gründungs- und Arbeitskultur

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EUBP calls on legislators to appropriately recognise the role of compostable coffee capsules in the PPWR

A recent study from Wageningen University & Research (WUR) yet again confirms the advantages of compostable coffee capsules over any other type of coffee capsules

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Aus eins mach zwei: Holz effizient genutzt

Broschüre zur Holzrohstoffbilanzierung aufgelegt/ Pressegrafik zur gelungenen Kaskadennutzung von Holz

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SmartProSys: New Methods and Approaches for Process Engineering in future Chemical Industry

Team of scientists around Prof. Kai Sundmacher at MPI Magdeburg is participating in SmartProSys research initiative - Smart Process Systems for a Green Carbon-based Chemical Production in a Sustainable Society

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SmartProSys: Neue Methoden und Wege für verfahrenstechnische Prozesse der chemischen Industrie von morgen

Forscherteam um Prof. Kai Sundmacher am MPI Magdeburg an SmartProSys-Initiative beteiligt - Intelligente Prozesssysteme für eine grüne kohlenstoffbasierte Chemieproduktion in einer nachhaltigen Gesellschaft

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5 December 202317 December 2024

The Advanced Recycling Conference 2023 – A Success Story Beyond Chemical Recycling

With an impressive increase of almost 30% to nearly 300 participants from 26 countries, the Advanced Recycling Conference (ARC) has established itself as the leading event for innovation in recycling in just one year

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Die Advanced Recycling Conference 2023 – Eine Erfolgsgeschichte über das Chemische Recycling hinaus

Mit einem beeindruckenden Zuwachs von fast 30% auf fast 300 Teilnehmer aus 26 Ländern hat sich die Advanced Recycling Conference (ARC) in nur einem Jahr als die führende Veranstaltung für Innovationen im Recycling etabliert

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IFP Energies nouvelles and ResiCare, leaders in the development of a production process for the non-toxic* biobased molecule 5-HMF

They announce that all the stages of industrial development have been completed, from tests on various scales to pre-FEED and FEED engineering studies for an industrial unit

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Bundesregierung beschließt die Einführung paraffinischen Diesels als Reinkraftstoff

Die Bundesregierung möchte den Verkehr nachhaltiger machen und hat nun Diesel zugelassen, der zu 100 Prozent aus Altspeiseöl wie etwa Frittierfett hergestellt wurde

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The Swedish bioeconomy startups branching out beyond forestry

Encouraging other forms of feedstock use than wood would be one way to alleviate social conflicts over Sweden’s forestry sector and foster more balanced development in the bioeconomy

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Selecting Sustainable Fibers for Composite Materials

Jussi Roto, sourcing manager for materials and technology at composites manufacturer Exel Composites, explains the vital role that fiber selection plays in sustainable composites production

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4 December 20231 December 2023

nova experts (re)introduced: Linda Engel

COO & Managing Director

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