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15 March 202411 March 2024

Zusammenarbeit von BRAIN Biotech und AMSilk: Protein-Engineering verbessert erfolgreich Strukturproteine für Performance Materials

Beide Unternehmen wollen einen bedeutenden Beitrag zu einer nachhaltigeren Zukunft durch biobasierte Lösungen für die Textilindustrie leisten

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UBQ Materials and Plastribution Seal Distribution Partnership to Accelerate Sustainable Materials Transformation

New Agreement Will Establish UBQ’s Presence in UK and Ireland, Enabling Companies to Measurably Improve Products’ Sustainability Through UBQ’s Materials Portfolio

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Cosmetic industry sustainability driven by Total Energies Corbion and Sulapac

Today, recycled biodegradable biopolymers, such as rPLA, stand as a commercially viable option, boasting a quality on par with virgin material

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Nachhaltigkeit in der Kosmetikindustrie vorangetrieben durch Total Energies Corbion und Sulapac

Heutzutage gelten recycelte, biologisch abbaubare Biopolymere wie rPLA als kommerziell realisierbare Option und weisen eine Qualität auf, die der von Neumaterialien ebenbürtig ist

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Four perspectives on how Europe can scale its bioeconomy

Only high volume substitutes at reasonable cost can set biobased products on a course to cutting petrochemicals, but the industry is still far from this position

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14 March 202410 March 2024

The PROSPLIGN project: Fundacion MEDINA participates as a partner in the launch of a €3.4 Million Project on Lignin Bioprospecting

Kicking off a €3.4 Million Project on Lignin Bioprospecting

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Neues EU-Projekt gestartet

Hauptziel des Projekts PROSPLIGN ist die Erforschung des bioaktiven Potenzials von Lignin – einem natürlichen, reichlich vorhandenen und nachhaltigen Biopolymer

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X-BATT Unveils Groundbreaking Bio-Derived Composite Anode Materials for Lithium-Ion Batteries

Coffee has helped power people for years. Now, coffee and other bio-based resources may help power lithium-ion batteries, thanks to breakthrough technology from X-BATT®

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Eco-Products Launches Veridian™ Line to Address Composter Contamination Challenges

First-of-its-kind collection aligns with new labeling rules in Washington state and Colorado

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Balrampur Chini Mills: Bau von Indiens erstem PLA-Werk

Das Werk soll als Greenfield-Projekt nahe einer der bestehenden Zuckerfabriken von BCML errichtet werden und Zucker als Ausgangsstoff für die PLA-Produktion nutzen

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PLAYMOBIL selects plant-based styrenics material from INEOS Styrolution for new sustainable toys

PLAYMOBIL has confirmed that it has converted the production of all items in its toddler portfolio from traditional, fossil-based to at least 90% plant-based materials

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

PLAYMOBIL hat pflanzenbasiertes Styrol von INEOS Styrolution für seine neueste Produktion gewählt

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Adhesives from feathers

Feathers replace petroleum

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Klebstoffe aus Federn

Federn statt Erdöl

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13 March 20248 March 2024

Bioplastic value chain partnership delivers new sustainable textiles

TotalEnergies Corbion collaborates with Bluepha to create sustainable fibers using Luminy® PLA and Bluepha® PHA

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Biokunststoff-Wertschöpfungskettenpartnerschaft liefert neue nachhaltige Textilien

TotalEnergies Corbion arbeitet mit Bluepha zusammen, um nachhaltige Fasern aus Luminy® PLA und Bluepha® PHA herzustellen

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Packaging: Council and Parliament strike a deal to make packaging more sustainable and reduce packaging waste in the EU

The proposal establishes requirements to ensure that packaging is safe and sustainable, by requiring that all packaging is recyclable and that the presence of substances of concern is minimised

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On its journey to make clothing that leaves no trace, The North Face taps the BOTTLE Consortium to scale biodegradable polyester alternative

BOTTLE researchers to determine whether novel PHA fibers are fit for outdoor apparel that is easy to recycle and limits long-term microplastic pollution

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Aiwanger: “Umweltschutz und erfolgreiches Wirtschaften sind kein Gegensatz”

Vierter Förderaufruf für Produktionsanlagen für biobasierte Produkte wie etwa Kunststoffe aus Holz, Chemikalien aus Nebenprodukten der Landwirtschaft oder Produkte aus Reststoffströmen der Lebensmittelindustrie

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Breaking the Cost Barrier on Biomanufacturing

The Biden Administration has set a target of producing “at least 30% of the US chemical demand via sustainable and cost-effective biomanufacturing pathways” within 20 years

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British cleantech Sonichem secures €1.4 million to convert sawdust into high-value bio-based chemicals

The investment will be used to further develop its technology and finalise plans for a biorefinery plant — the first of its kind

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Nachhaltige Verpackungen für die Zukunft

Nachhaltige Lösungen für flexible Verpackungen standen im Fokus des 21. Inno-Meetings – hier die Zusammenfassung der Lösungen aus und mit Kunststoff

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12 March 20247 March 2024

Start der Datenerhebung zum neuen Stoffstrombild Kunststoffe: Der Report zum Kunststoffmarkt in Deutschland

Ausführliche Studie umfasst Daten zu Produktion, Verarbeitung, Verbrauch, Abfallaufkommen, Verwertung und Wiedereinsatz von Kunststoffen bis hin zum Wiedereinsatz der Rezyklate in Deutschland

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Danimer Scientific Announces Successful Expansion of Rinnovo® Demonstration Plant Capacity

Newly completed demonstration plant capacity will accelerate partnership testing

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NENU2PHAR project: end of project after 42 months

After 42 months of dedicated effort and collaboration among 17 partners, we are proud to announce the successful conclusion of the project

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Syensqo expands its bio-based portfolio with a new MTM® epoxy prepreg

A composite material choice that responds to sustainability goals in automotive

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Does This Patent Signal a Turning Point in Sustainable Plastics?

The new US patent for a “lignin-based bioplastic material” is restrictive in its wording, but the process has potential to be far-reaching

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11 March 20246 March 2024

Current market study forecasts annual growth of 17% for bio-based polymers between 2023 and 2028. Demand from Asia and the USA in particular is driving growth, Europe is lagging behind

New report released on the global bio‑based polymer market 2023 – a deep and comprehensive insight into a dynamically growing market

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Aktuelle Marktstudie prognostiziert das jährliche Wachstum bio-basierter Polymere zwischen 2023 und 2028 auf 17%. Besonders die Nachfrage aus Asien und den USA treibt das Wachstum, Europa hinkt hinterher

Neuer Bericht zum Weltmarkt für bio-basierte Polymere 2023 bietet einen tiefen und umfassenden Einblick in einen dynamisch wachsenden Markt

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Kelheim Fibres presents latest developments on tampon absorption at the Cellulose Fibres Conference

Leading experts will provide interesting insights into the correlation between the geometry of viscose fibres and the liquid absorption of tampons

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Kelheim Fibres stellt neueste Entwicklungen zur Tampon-Absorption auf der Cellulose Fibres Conference vor

Führende Experten bieten aufschlussreiche Einblicke in den Zusammenhang zwischen der Geometrie von Viskosefasern und der Flüssigkeitsaufnahme von Tampons

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Insempra awarded Eurostars grant to develop fermentative biomelanin with a consortium of innovative European partners

Insempra’s advanced technology platform enables the production of superior natural ingredients on an industrial scale to help the world’s leading brands transform their products

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European Hydrogen Bank pilot auction: 132 bids received from 17 European countries 

The pilot auction under the European Hydrogen Bank, for renewable hydrogen production in Europe, has attracted 132 bids from projects located in 17 European countries

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8 March 20247 March 2024

North Rhine-Westphalia government appoints Bioeconomy Council

Strengthen the region as a bioeconomy centre and analyse the opportunities – research, innovation and technology and development of a bio-based sustainable economy

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Current figures on the bioplastics market: IfBB presents “Biopolymers – facts and statistics 2023

Overview of current market-relevant and technical facts in the bioplastics sector, for example comparative market figures on individual materials, regions and applications, process routes, graphs on land use, resource and water consumption, diagrams on production capacities, geographical distribution and applications

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Biokunststoffmarkt 2023: IfBB stellt mit der neuen Ausgabe von „Biopolymers – facts and statistics“ neue Zahlen vor

Überblick der aktuellen marktrelevanten und technischen Fakten im Biokunststoffsektor: vergleichende Marktzahlen zu einzelnen Werkstoffen, Regionen und Anwendungen, Prozessrouten, Grafiken zu Agrarflächenbedarf, Ressourcen- und Wasserverbrauch, Diagramme zu Produktionskapazitäten, geographischer Verteilung und Anwendungen

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Eunomia finds bioplastic shortcomings

Consulting firm’s report lists lack of recycling infrastructure as one problematic aspect of polylactic acid bioresin

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7 March 20247 March 2024

Biodegradable materials: Packaged in beer 

Empa researchers have extracted nanocellulose from a waste product of beer brewing and processed it into an aerogel. The high-quality biodegradable material could be used in food packaging

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Bioabbaubare Materialien: In Bier verpackt 

Empa-Forschende haben aus einem Abfallprodukt der Bierbrauerei Nanocellulose gewonnen und diese zu einem Aerogel verarbeitet. Der hochwertige Werkstoff könnte in Lebensmittelverpackungen zum Einsatz kommen

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The Biogenic carbon loop in the pulp and paper sector: an alternative to fossil carbon in other industries

The paper industries' untapped potential to contribute to a de-fossilized economy

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Chitosan: A bioplastics breakthrough

Upon seeing the potential in chitosan, The Moores Research Group from McGill's University in Canada developed a biodegradable polymer that is derived from chitin from green crabs

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Breaking the Cost Barrier on Biomanufacturing

Demand is solidifying for products that use biological processes and genetically modified microorganisms in place of traditional production methods. But for change to happen, costs must come down

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6 March 20241 March 2024

Re:NewCell decides to file for bankruptcy

The Board of Directors of Re:NewCell AB (publ) (“Re:NewCell”) has today decided to file for bankruptcy of Re:NewCell AB (publ). The bankruptcy application will be filed at the Stockholm District Court

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New business models for Brazilian agribusinesses

An international research project in which TH Köln/Germany is participating has developed new harvesting methods and processes in order to turn the residual waste from sugarcane harvests into a profitable business

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Neue Geschäftsmodelle für brasilianische Agrarbetriebe

Ein internationales Forschungsprojekt unter Beteiligung der TH Köln hat neue Erntetechniken und Prozesse entwickelt, um aus dem bisherigen Abfallprodukt der Zuckerrohrernte ein attraktives Geschäft zu machen

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The Switch to Biobased Products: Are You Answering the Call?

Increased sustainability is a holistic approach that integrates environmental, social, and economic considerations into decision-making processes, but what does that really mean… or require?

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5 March 202429 February 2024

Neue biobasierte Hartschäume aus Ligninsulfonaten für die Automobilindustrie 

Forschungsverbund mit Beteiligung der Volkswagen AG entwickelt Schäume mit einem Ligninanteil von über 90 Prozent für Kernelemente von Pkw-Stoßfängern

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Microplastics: tire and road abrasion 

Gaps in knowledge and points to promising fields of research

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Mikroplastik: Reifen- und Fahrbahnabrieb

Reifen- und Fahrbahnabrieb im Fokus einer neuen Publikation

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Cepsa and Bio-Oils begin construction on the largest 2G biofuels plant in southern Europe with investment of 1.2 billion euros

The facility will double Cepsa's and Bio-Oils' current second-generation biofuels production capacity to 1 million tons