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13 March 20248 March 2024

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

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4 March 202428 February 2024

Insempra wins €1.5M disruptive innovation grant with circular biomanufacturing concept ‘BioTreasure’

Luisa Gronenberg and her experts team develop bioplastics like polyesters and polyamide via biotechnological fermentation from organic waste feedstocks

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„Wir nutzen eine robuste Hefe zur Umwandlung der Abfallströme“ – Luisa Gronenberg

Im Projekt BioTreasure wird ein Team um Luisa Gronenberg vom Start-up Insempra mithilfe einer speziellen Hefe Biokunststoffe wie Polyester und Polyamide aus Rest- und Abfallstoffen entwickeln

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Government of Canada supports BOSK Bioproducts in improving its capacity to produce compostable bioplastics

SME to receive $1M in financial assistance from CED to foster sustainable development in Quebec's regions by offering an ecofriendly alternative to polluting plastics

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CO2-Fußabdruck für fossile Kunststoffe geschönt

Kunststoffe auf Erdölbasis haben einen höheren CO2-Fußabdruck als bislang angenommen. Das wirkt sich auf den Product Carbon Footprint von fossilen Kunststoffen aus

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How plants could make steel more sustainable

Growing regulations on industry sustainability are setting companies on a race to adopt cleaner alternatives

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1 March 202428 February 2024

Sway Unveils First Scalable Seaweed-Based Plastic Packaging Alternative, Following Close of $5M Seed Round

The California-based startup creating seaweed-based, home compostable replacements for plastic packaging, has revealed a breakthrough technology that will enable seaweed to replace flexible plastics at scale

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New PLA manufacturer in India

Balrampur Chini Mills (Kolkata, India) is set to venture into poly lactic acid (PLA) manufacturing with a new fully integrated facility

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Neste reports increased production of renewable diesel, SAF

Sales were impacted by the delayed ramp-up of Neste’s Singapore expansion and the Martinz joint venture in the U.S.

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Fun Innovations Friday: The Company Replacing Petroleum-Based Plastics With Plants

PlantSwitch has seemingly solved the issue of single-use plastics by creating a bioplastic material from plants and ensuring that it also works with current plastic processing machinery, eliminating large investments from manufacturers

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Plastic Recycling with a Protein Anchor

Peptide with a cobalt complex oxidizes polystyrene microparticles

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Kunststoff-Abbau dank Eiweiß-Anker

Peptid mit Kobalt-Komplex oxidiert Polystyrol-Mikropartikel

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29 February 20241 March 2024

Advancing Certification Schemes for Bio-based Feedstock – The BIORECER Project

In four case studies the project will test the assessment framework and additionally assesses novel value chains based on biological feedstocks

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CJ Biomaterials PHA-Based Polybag Makes Same-Day Delivery More Sustainable

South Korea-based health and beauty retailer CJ Olive Young will incorporate the new PHA-based bags into their same-day delivery service

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Plant waste for adhesives and packaging with mechanochemistry

The FUSTARISE Project, promoted by AIMPLAS aims to find more sustainable solutions to give plant waste from agriculture and forestry a second life in the form of sustainable bio-based products such as capsules and adhesives

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Richtlinie zur Förderung von Nachwuchsgruppen aus den Natur- und Ingenieurwissenschaften sowie der Informationstechnologie

„BioKreativ – Kreativer Nachwuchs forscht für die Bioökonomie“

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Policy recommendations published: How Biosolutions can strengthen Europe’s sustainability, resilience and competitiveness

The European Biosolutions Coalition held the first “European High-Level Summit on Biosolutions” in Brussels, gathering institutions, member states and industry to discuss how for Europe not to fall behind

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ELIX Polymers – chemically recycled products with up to 100% sustainable feedstocks

All material properties remain the same, so there is no need for new material approvals and all of the available technical data can be used

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Cutting-Edge Bioplastic Solutions for Both Marine and Terrestrial Environments Unveiled in Malta

The recent completion of the event titled “Biobased Plastics for Marine and Terrestrial Applications: Exhibition, Knowledge Transfer & Workshop” marks a successful milestone under the EU-funded “SEALIVE” project

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EV Biotech and Synonym partner to help biomanufacturing companies scale up

EV Biotech and Synonym have forged a powerful partnership, combining their strengths to accelerate the development and commercialization of cutting-edge biomaterials

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28 February 202428 February 2024

Rahul Bansal – Birla Cellulose: Cellulose Fibre is the Fibre of the Future

Interview with Michael Carus, CEO nova-Institute