15 December 202314 December 2023 NatureWorks Appoints Erik Ripple New President and CEO Ripple joins NatureWorks as it continues market-leading growth and innovation with construction of new 75kta Ingeo biopolymer manufacturing facility underway in Thailand
Aramco and ENOWA to develop first-of-its-kind e-fuel demonstration plant The facility will be built in ENOWA’s Hydrogen Innovation and Development Center in NEOM
Sulzer expands bioplastics portfolio with new biodegradable polymer Sulzer is launching a new end-to-end licensed technology – CAPSUL™ – for the continuous manufacturing of polycaprolactone (PCL), a biodegradable polyester often used in the packaging, textile, agricultural and horticultural industries
Sulzer erweitert Biokunststoff-Portfolio um neues, biologisch abbaubares Polymer Mit CAPSUL™ bringt Sulzer eine lizenzierte Technologie für die kontinuierliche Herstellung von Polycaprolacton (PCL) auf den Markt
14 December 20238 December 2023 UPM Raflatac partners with Soprema to promote label waste recycling with the RafCycle™ service With this innovative partnership, label waste is converted into insulation solutions, supporting the use of renewable sources in the construction industry at Soprema’s site in France
UPM und Soprema – Zusammenarbeit für das Recycling von Etikettenabfällen Im Rahmen der Partnerschaft werden Etikettenabfälle in Dämmstofflösungen umgewandelt, die den Einsatz erneuerbarer Energieträger in der Bauindustrie am Standort von Soprema in Frankreich unterstützen
Sustainable, plant-based menstrual pads could improve access to hygiene products Researchers at Stanford have designed a process for turning sisal fibers into absorbent material, creating an opportunity for the local, sustainable manufacture of hygiene products that many communities need
Metsä Group’s Kuura textile fibre gained important recognition in sustainability matters The large-scale production of Kuura would emit clearly lower greenhouse gas levels compared to currently commercially available bio-based textile fibres and polyester fibres
OLEAF4VALUE Unveils Market-Ready, Bio-Based Products from Olive Leaf Valorisation A staggering volume of biomass stays currently underutilised in Spain, but the discarded olive leaves are rich in valuable bioactive compounds, making it a potential asset in various industries
“We Want To See The Biochar Industry Have Its Carbon Removal Impact While There Is Still Time,” Dr. Thomas Trabold, Co-Author Of Biochar Report He talked about his work related to biochar production and shared some of the insights from the recent report, best practices in biochar handling that increase its carbon removal capacities, and more
13 December 202315 December 2023 No Greenwashing, please! Key Take Aways from the Green Claims Directive for Communications and Marketing
Clariant and Conser further strengthen partnership in the Maleic Anhydride Industry The partnership comes at an opportune time as the demand for maleic anhydride continues to grow worldwide, particularly in China
Vision des ewigen innovativen Produkts: Kreislauffabrik soll Produktion revolutionieren DFG fördert Spitzenforschung am KIT mit rund 11 Millionen Euro – neuer Sonderforschungsbereich soll gravierenden Ressourcenverbrauch stoppen
A position for the wrong century: European Parliament’s vote on the PPWR Though waste prevention targets were preserved at 5% by 2030, 10% by 2035, and 15% by 2040, the watered-down text excluded crucial mechanisms needed to actually reach the environmental targets
EP plenary vote on PPWR advances circularity, but fails to correct priority access and using bio-based plastics in recycled content targets The endorsement of AM 138, which allows bio-based plastic feedstock to count towards up to 50% of recycled content targets, undermines the effectiveness of recycling efforts and favours petroleum-based plastics
Plenary vote on PPWR shows us the way forward As EU Member States prepare to adopt their common position on 18th December, EPPA urges them to acknowledge the European Parliament’s strong majority in favour of this constructive compromise text
DumoLab’s biodegradable arch enables biocomposite concrete alternatives Terrene 3.0 is a compression-dominant arch as a multidisciplinary research project composed of natural fiber-reinforced sand and other biomaterials for eco-friendly, less energy-intensive building methods
Ölkatastrophen bekämpfen – Biotenside können mikrobiellen Ölabbau stimulieren Ergebnisse eines internationalen Forscherteams lassen auf eine vielversprechende Anwendung von Biotensiden bei künftigen Ölunfällen im Meer schließen
Combating oil spills – biosurfactants can stimulate microbial oil degradation An interdisciplinary team of researchers has investigated the potential of biosurfactants as an alternative to chemical dispersants using seawater from the North Sea
Neste and Eppendorf forge strategic partnership to develop new line of renewable lab plastics New Eppendorf consumables range cuts the use of fossil oil as a raw material in lab plastics, offering labs a more sustainable alternative. Neste supplies renewable Neste RE™ to replace conventional fossil feedstock in the lab plastics manufacturing
Strategische Partnerschaft zwischen Neste und Eppendorf zur Entwicklung von Laborbedarf aus erneuerbarem Kunststoff Neues Eppendorf-Sortiment an Verbrauchsmaterialien reduziert Einsatz von fossilem Erdöl als Rohstoff für Laborkunststoffe und bietet nachhaltigere Alternative. Neste liefert erneuerbares Neste RE™, um herkömmliche fossile Rohstoffe in der Herstellung von Laborkunststoffen zu ersetzen
12 December 202312 December 2023 Special Issue: The Green Claims Directive New EU directive to tackle greenwashing on product advertising
The proposed Green Claims Directive – Targeting Market Transparency for a Green Transition in Europe Impacts for all market players
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
11 December 20238 December 2023 Project Manager/in B2B-Communication (m/f/d) Occupation: 40 h/Week, permanent position
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
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
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
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
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
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
Vom Treibhausgas zum grünen Brennstoff Ein neues Katalysatorkonzept schafft die Grundlage für eine großtechnische Methanisierung von Kohlendioxid
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
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
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
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
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
Releasing Brakes on Biocatalysis Formaldehyde can inhibit enzymes that produce hydrogen particularly efficiently. Researchers from Bochum have discovered how this can be prevented
Die Bremse der Biokatalyse lösen Formaldehyd kann Enzyme hemmen, die besonders effizient Wasserstoff herstellen. Bochumer Forschende haben herausgefunden, wie man das verhindern kann
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
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