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15 February 20245 February 2024

Letter to the CBE JU community

Nicoló Giacomuzzi-Moore will be the new Executive Director for the CBE JU

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Wild Republic launches biodegradable toy line 

New eco-friendly products available in five themes: Rainforest Tracker, Safari Ranger, Jungle Guide, Ocean Diver, or Arctic Explorer

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Borealis ernennt Mirjam Mayer zur Vice President Circular Economy Solutions

Bevor sie zu Borealis kam, sammelte sie mehrere Jahre Erfahrung als Beraterin bei McKinsey

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Borealis appoints Mirjam Mayer as Vice President Circular Economy Solutions

Prior to Borealis she gained extensive experience as a consultant with McKinsey for several years

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14 February 20244 February 2024

Sonichem is leading a £600K Innovate UK-funded consortium to revolutionise the automotive industry with sustainable, bio-based materials

One emerging solution to this problem is biorefining, which offers a method of processing low-carbon feedstocks into intermediate chemicals that can be made into renewable plastics for vehicles

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Faserhanf in Deutschland: Gemischte Aussichten für die Hanfindustrie

Aus Sicht der stofflichen Nutzung spielt Hanf unter anderem in der Textilindustrie, im Bauwesen, sowie im Bereich der Verbundwerkstoffe eine zunehmend wichtige Rolle

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13 February 20244 February 2024

Paques Biomaterials: New funding round closed today, raising €14 million 

We closed a new funding round today, raising €14 million to produce a biopolymer with the advantages of plastic but not the disadvantages. Among the investors are impact investor Invest-NL and the NOM

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Wasserstoff erreicht kleine Verbraucher auch ohne Pipelines

Das Fraunhofer IEG hat erstmals alle wesentlichen Wasserstoffderivate und deren Transportoptionen zwischen Importhub und Verbrauchern flächendeckend und umfassend analysiert, bewertet und verglichen

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Oxygen – The bioeconomy’s forgotten element?

Oxygen does play an important role in fuel additives such as ethanol, where its presence enhances fuel combustion and thereby reduces exhaust emissions

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Lucent Bio Introduces Nutreos: A Biodegradable Seed Coating to Meet Impending Microplastic Bans

This environmentally responsible solution aligns with impending regulatory changes, particularly in anticipation of upcoming EU microplastic ban regulations

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Bewerbungen für den Ernst-Pelz-Preis und Förderpreis Nachwachsende Rohstoffe ab sofort möglich

Bis zum 30. April 2024 können sich Unternehmen, Institutionen, Verbände, Vereine, Kommunen oder Privatpersonen bei C.A.R.M.E.N. e.V. um die beiden Preise bewerben, die mit je 10.000 Euro dotiert sind

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Aston University scientists to tackle challenges of converting rice straw into the next generation of biofuels

Plant dry matter such as rice straw is seen as a better alternative to current crops because it doesn’t affect food security

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12 February 20243 February 2024

Semi-Crystalline PHA (scPHA) added to FDA’s inventory of Food Contact Substances

Second CJ Biomaterials biopolymer added to inventory, joining amorphous PHA

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Products made from oxo-degradable plastic: the General Court endorses the prohibition on the placing on the market

The European legislature did not make a manifest error when it adopted a prohibition in line with the objective of protecting the environment and human health

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GreenPor – aus natürlichen Ressourcen

AirPor®-Dämmplatte aus nachwachsenden Rohstoffen spart fossile Energieträger ein und senkt den CO2-Verbrauch

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Seastex develops acoustic tiles made of mussel filaments

Founded in June 2021 by Belgian designer Sander Nevejans, Seastex has developed a method to turn mussel beard (byssus) waste into lightweight acoustic tiles and insulation

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France made composting compulsory. What does it mean for the bioeconomy?

France already has had the third highest rates of circular material usage in the EU after the Netherlands and Belgium in first and second place

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How sustainable construction works

Bio-based aerogel fibres replace synthetic insulation materials

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So geht nachhaltiges Bauen

Biobasierte Aerogelfasern ersetzen synthetische Dämmstoffe

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9 February 20242 February 2024

Biologisch abbaubarer Schaumstoff aus Altkartons

Chinesische Forscher entwickeln Polsterschaum mit hervorragenden Dämpfungseigenschaften

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Lifetime of ‘biodegradable’ straws in the ocean is 8-20 months, study finds

A team of researchers from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and others conducted experiments using real seawater to investigate the environmental lifetimes of different straws

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Lösung für die Maker-Szene: Biokunststoff aus 3D-Druck wiederverwendbar

Gute Nachrichten für Fans des 3D-Drucks: Abfälle aus Polymilchsäure (PLA) lassen sich in kürzester Zeit enzymatisch depolymerisieren und ohne Qualitätsverlust erneut einsetzen

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King’s scientists discover enzyme used in laundry detergent can recycle single-use plastics

New method of chemical recycling achieves full degradation of plastics within 24 hours

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Wissenschaftler entdecken, dass ein in Waschmitteln verwendetes Enzym Einwegkunststoffe recyceln kann

Neue Methode des chemischen Recyclings ermöglicht den vollständigen Abbau von Kunststoffen innerhalb von 24 Stunden

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8 February 20244 February 2024

Carbon in concrete: Building on CO2

A team led by Pietro Lura is developing a process for integrating biochar into concrete

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Kohlenstoff im Beton: Auf CO2 bauen

Ein Team rund um Abteilungsleiter Pietro Lura an der Empa entwickelt ein Verfahren, wie Pflanzenkohle praxistauglich in Beton integriert werden kann

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Marchi & Fildi: blending tradition with innovation

Sustainability is said to remain a cornerstone for Marchi & Fildi, with natural, certified fibers and biodegradable blends dominating the collection

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Microbial decomposition of biodegradable plastics on the deep-sea floor

Several dominant microorganisms are carrying genes potentially encoding plastic-degrading enzymes such as polyhydroxyalkanoate depolymerases and cutinases/polyesterases

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Ahlstrom introduces an innovative home compostable lid for single-serve coffee capsules

Ahlstrom, a leading provider of sustainable specialty materials, is proud to announce the launch of PureLid™

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Is This the World’s First Compostable, Plastic-Free Sportswear Range?

Exercise can be more sustainable now, thanks to Community Clothing’s new Organic Athletic sportswear line, which is free from plastics and can decompose in your garden in as little as a week

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7 February 20247 February 2024

Everything you ever wanted to know about sustainable paint and coatings: The PERFECOAT Webinar Series 

First webinar “Towards bio-based paints and coatings – Fundamentals and an introduction to the PERFECOAT project” on 5 March 2024, 13.00-14.00CET, online

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Biosurfactant and biopolymer producing microorganisms from West Kazakhstan oilfield

Microorganisms can produce various biosurfactants that can replace chemical analog compounds, they are biodegradable, have a low toxicity and the ability to be obtained from renewable and cheap substrates

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Playmobil’s toddler portfolio undergoes rebranding

Playmobil has rebranded its toddler line as Playmobil Junior and now solely relies on plant-based materials for all its products

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Noch mehr Spielspaß für Kleinkinder: PLAYMOBIL weltweit erster großer Spielwarenhersteller mit pflanzenbasiertem Kunststoff im kompletten Kleinkindportfolio 

Zugleich bekommt das Sortiment für Kleinkinder einen neuen Namen und einen neuen Look

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bse Methanol selected as technology supplier for Project Green, Nigeria

Nigeria imports 100 per cent of its methanol

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Local Manufacturing of Sustainable Packaging: A Win-win for Business and the Environment

Consumers are showing a growing preference for sustainable products, and are even ready to pay a premium for them. Research indicates that around 65% of consumers globally would choose sustainable products and services if available, and a significant majority are open to spending more on eco-friendly options

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TIPA to show pioneering compostable solutions at Packaging Innovations

Global packaging developer, TIPA, is set to preview its pioneering range of compostable packaging solutions in Birmingham, UK, this February

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6 February 202430 January 2024

Sustainable raw materials for a green chemical industry

Launch of the BEFuel project: From exhaust gases and wastewater to e-fuels and high-quality chemicals

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Nachhaltige Rohstoffe für eine grüne chemische Industrie

Start für das Projekt BEFuel: Von Abgasen und Abwässern zu E-Treibstoffen und hochwertigen Chemikalien

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European Bioplastics Calls for Action to Accelerate Biopolymers Industrial Growth

EUBP calls on the future Commission and co-legislators to develop a Biopolymers Industrial Action Plan

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CJ Biomaterials Expands Consumer Application for Patented PHA Technology to a New Food Product

New, eco-friendly noodle cup is the first of its kind in the country - and it is biodegradable and compostable, reducing the amount of plastic waste entering the environment

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10-Punkte-Plan mit Einsparpotential von bis zu 60 Millionen Tonnen CO2 im Bausektor: Deutsche Umwelthilfe fordert verpflichtende Vorgaben für kreislauffähiges Bauen, Wiederverwendung und Recycling

Die DUH sieht Bundesumweltministerin Steffi Lemke mit Blick auf die nationale Kreislaufstrategie in der Pflicht, spezifische Reduktionsziele für den Verbrauch von Primärrohstoffen durchzusetzen

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studio SKLIM crafts biocomposite roof tiles with natural fibers and custom solar panels

The research focuses on two main building material systems: Ke-Sol System – Kenaf Fibre Biocomposites x Solar Panel System and a Terra-Cooling System

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SACMA Develops Compostable Ovenable Bag for Rotisserie Using NatureFlex™ Films

Sacma are expanding their eco-friendly B.Life range with B.Life Gaia

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Characterization of new cellulose fiber extracted from second generation Bitter Albizia tree

The present work examines the physical, thermal tensile, and chemical properties of wood skin fibers obtained from second generation Bitter Albizia (BA) tree skin

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5 February 202429 January 2024

Syensqo invests in Bioeutectics, a start-up producing green solvents

The investment, made through Syensqo’s venture capital fund, will contribute to bring more sustainable products and processes to market

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Teaching Nature to Break Man-made Chemical Bonds

Caltech researchers developed an enzyme to break man-made bonds between silicon and carbon that exist in widely used chemicals known as siloxanes, or silicones

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Erstes Silikon-abbauendes Enzym entwickelt

Hartnäckige chemische Bindung mithilfe der Natur geknackt

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New World Bioeconomy Association creates truly international collaboration

World Bioeconomy Association was officially launched during the World BioEconomy Forum in Washington, DC on 12 December 2023

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Kordsa to work with Bpreg to expand biocomposite capabilities

Kordsa concludes significant investment aimed at further enhancing its expertise in composites technologies, including development and distribution of more sustainable fiber options to customers