30 October 202317 December 2024 Exclusive interview with ADM: A leader in plant-based human and animal nutrition ADM is shifting from petrochemical ingredients to plant-based alternatives to reduce fossil fuel dependence and combat climate change
Jung, biobasiert und gesucht: Start-ups mit grünen Geschäftsideen Welche Support-Formate Bioökonomie-Start-ups brauchen, um zur Transformation beizutragen
27 October 202329 October 2023 Free PEFerence webinar on 22 November: The Use of Food and Feed Crops for Bio-based Materials and the Related Effects on Food Security – new insights from recent research Is there a farmland competition between food and non-food? How can we achieve food security? These and more questions will be answered in the free PEFerence webinar by Lara Dammer on 22 November at 10:00 CET
Danimer Scientific, BIOLO and Bolthouse Farms Announce Commercialization of Home Compostable Packaging for Fresh Produce with Meijer Stores Commercialization of home compostable retail packaging for vegetables and fruit, which Danimer developed in partnership with biodegradable packaging manufacturer BIOLO and carrot producer Bolthouse Farms
ARBOFORM®, ARBOBLEND® und ARBOFILL® – Biokunststoffe aus Ilsfeld für die Welt und für die Fakuma 2023! Weltneuheit RUD compact® Schneekette ÖKOmat des Weltmarktführers RUD Ketten Rieger & Dietz GmbH
Sasol Chemicals and Solugen will evaluate effectiveness of sustainable ingredients in care chemicals applications Solugen’s proprietary products contain a range of high-performance, cost-competitive, and sustainable solutions to meet the diverse needs of their customers
Ingenza and Phibro Ethanol accelerate the green fuel transition The successful partnership between Ingenza and Phibro led to the introduction of KinetX® yeast solutions – a highly thermotolerant yeast strain that secretes GA throughout growth and fermentation stages
BDI: Circular Economy Ein neues Hintergrundpapier konstatiert u.a., dass kein alleiniges Instrument zur Optimierung der Kreislaufwirtschaft vorhanden sei, es müssten alle Maßnahmen jeweils stoffstromspezifisch geprüft werden
Tetra Pak and Lund University launch new research hub to develop future food and material innovations Biotech Heights is a new research hub, aiming to establish an open innovation environment focused on bioprocessing technologies
SK Chemicals: JV EvoVance plant PBAT-Werk in Vietnam Ein Joint Venture um den südkoreanischen Konzern SK Chemicals (SKC) plant den Bau eines Werks für Polybutylenadipat-Terephthalat (PBAT) im vietnamesischen Haiphong
26 October 202326 October 2023 nova’s experts (re)introduced: Lara Dammer Head of the „Economy & Policy” Department
INEOS Inovyn becomes Europe’s first green hydrogen ISCC PLUS fully certificated producer INEOS Inovyn is the largest operator of electrolysis technology in Europe, producing 60,000 tonnes of low-carbon hydrogen annually across multiple sites
Klimagerechtes Bauen mit Holz voranbringen „Charta für Holz 2.0 im Dialog“: Aufgaben und Prioritäten zur Umsetzung der Holzbauinitiative der Bundesregierung diskutiert
Cutting CO2 emissions in healthcare with a clinical waste container from biocomposites FrostPharma, together with Mälarplast and in collaboration with Stora Enso, developed a range of new biocomposites containers for hazardous waste
Warum kommen Biokunststoffe in Deutschland nicht voran? Biokunststoffe gelten als nachhaltige Alternative im Verpackungsbereich, doch Unsicherheiten und begrenzte Verfügbarkeit bremsen ihren Durchbruch. Wie lassen sich die Hindernisse beseitigen?
25 October 202319 October 2023 BASF and NEVEON provide hotel with recycled mattresses Using an innovative recycling process developed by BASF, it is now possible to produce polyol on an industrial scale which is derived entirely from used mattresses
BASF und NEVEON bringen recycelte Matratzen ins Hotel Mittels eines von BASF entwickelten innovativen Recyclingverfahrens ist es gelungen, im Industriemaßstab Polyol herzustellen, welches vollständig aus Altmatratzen gewonnen wurde
FlexSea’s biodegradable plastics attract £3m investment Using bioplastics derived from seaweed means that packaging and other products breakdown in the environment in a matter of weeks
Five times stronger than steel: Japan’s new ‘wood New material promises to help decarbonize manufacturing
Bioenergie kann Großteil des CO2-Entzugs für Klimaneutralität liefern Laut neuer Studie könnten bis 30 Mio. t CO2 pro Jahr abgeschieden werden, wenn das erschließbare Biomassepotential voll ausgeschöpft würde
‘First-of-its-kind’ technology turns ocean pollutant into seashell dust: ‘[It’s] the most promising solution’ The CO2 removal process from Equatic utilizes air, seawater, rock, and renewable electricity, and it naturally produces hydrogen, a clean form of energy — unlike oil, coal, or gas
Introducing two new non-toxic bio-solvents for carbon capture processes With the support of an EU-backed project, patents have been filed for two new solvents derived from biomass
Zwei neue ungiftige biologische Lösungsmittel für Verfahren zur CO2-Abscheidung einführen Mit Unterstützung eines EU-unterstützten Projekts wurden Patente für zwei neue, aus Biomasse gewonnene Lösungsmittel angemeldet
24 October 202317 October 2023 Umweltfreundliche Mikrokapseln aus Biopolymeren Die Fraunhofer-Technologieplattform Mikroverkapselung wurde 2009 ins Leben gerufen und ist das einzige Netzwerkprojekt zu diesem Thema im deutschsprachigen Raum
Environmentally friendly microcapsules made from biopolymers The Fraunhofer technology platform was established in 2009 and is the only network addressing this topic in the German-speaking area
White Biotechnology: Key Technology Trends Reshaping Its Growth With improvements in biotechnology tools and processes comes the ability to produce everything from commodity chemicals to high-performance materials through white biotechnology
Verpackungsgesetz: EU ringt um Definition von „hochwertigem“ Recycling Umweltorganisationen warnen vor dem Downcycling hochwertiger Materialien zu minderwertigen Produkten, da Papier zur größten Abfallquelle in der EU werden könnte
Definition of ‘high-quality’ recycling takes centre stage in EU packaging law Environmental groups warn against downcycling high-quality materials into lower-quality products, saying paper risks becoming the largest source of packaging waste in the EU
23 October 202316 October 2023 BASF supplies Asahi Kasei’s ROICA with biomass balanced tetrahydrofuran This collaboration aims to support the launch of a new sustainable sportswear and apparel collection by Asahi Kasei’s customers
BASF beliefert Asahi Kasei’s ROICA mit biomassebilanziertem Tetrahydrofuran Ziel der Zusammenarbeit ist die Unterstützung der Kunden von Asahi Kasei bei der Einführung einer neuen Kollektion nachhaltiger Sportbekleidung
New report shows globally coordinated policies could cut annual mismanaged plastics by 90% and virgin plastic production by 30% by 2040 Further and stronger measures are needed to fully end all aspects of plastic pollution and align the plastic system with the Paris Climate Agreement
CJ Biomaterials, Revelop Take Home Prestigious Red Dot Design Award for PHA Head-Up Toothbrush The PHA Head-Up Toothbrush features an 8° angled brush head, which allows the toothbrush to efficiently dry and remain hygienic and bacteria-free
Think that your plastic is being recycled? Think again Plastic is cheap to make and shockingly profitable. It’s everywhere. And we’re all paying the price
The Green Energy Transition Must Happen Roughly Three Times Faster than Previous Fuel Transitions to Maintain a Livable Planet New publication titled 'The Energy Transition Blueprint' by Boston Consulting Group shows that Investing in Low-Carbon Energy Can Improve Energy Sustainability, Affordability, and Security
Meijer Reduces Plastic Packaging in New Partnership with Bolthouse Farms Company packages organic carrots in bio-compostable bags
20 October 202316 October 2023 Information for a broad audience – New handbook summarises the impact of bio-based and biodegradable plastics on existing waste management systems This handbook plays a crucial role in raising awareness, providing knowledge, and promoting sustainable practices related to bio-based and biodegradable plastics
BCG-Studie: Grüner Wasserstoff ist deutlich teurer als gedacht Wasserstoff aus erneuerbarer Energie gilt wichtigen Industrien als einzige Lösung gegen CO2-Emissionen. Doch Strategen haben offenbar die Kosten unterschätzt. Erste Projekte geraten in Gefahr
UMF|PerfectCLEAN® Announces New Compostable Packaging to Reduce Landfill Waste and Meet Sustainability Goals Sustainable packaging derived from corn will be used for all PerfectCLEAN products by early 2024
Bauen mit Holz im urbanen Raum weiter im Aufwind FNR beim 16. Europäischen Holzbau-Kongress am 17./18. Oktober in Köln dabei
Biodegradable and recyclable: the best of both worlds in sustainable packaging Full Cycle Bioplastics and Polymateria stand out in the bioplastics and circular packaging industry for offering materials that are recyclable whilst also degrading harmlessly in the environment
Start of construction of PHA extraction pilot On the GETEC facility in Emmen, Paques Biomaterials can begin building the pilot installation for biopolymer (PHA) extraction. The installation’s fundamental engineering has just been finished
AIMPLAS turns poultry feather waste into sustainable foams suitable for hydroponic crop systems AIMPLAS is working on the development of new foams made with poultry feathers for sustainable hydroponic crop systems within the framework of UNLOCK, an initiative funded by the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme
19 October 202315 October 2023 BASF celebrates 25th birthday of ecoflex®,the world’s first PBAT biopolymer Several Studies show the advantages of ecovio® for production, packaging and shelf life of food as well as for the collection of food waste
BASF feiert 25jähriges Jubiläum von ecoflex®, dem weltweit ersten PBAT-Biopolymer In verschiedenen Studien wurden die Vorteile von ecovio® bei der Produktion, Verpackung und Haltbarkeit von Lebensmitteln sowie bei der Sammlung von Lebensmittelabfällen nachgewiesen
Arkema continues to lower the carbon footprint of the global production of its bio-based polyamide 11 chain The group carried out several energy efficiency improvements in its polyamide 11 chain production sites over the last year
Biochar offers an accelerated pathway to global decarbonization, says new research The first-of-its-kind data highlights biochar’s potential to scale carbon removals as a win-win solution for people and the planet
Swansea to become UK leader in natural product innovation Swansea is set to become a UK leader in the natural product research and enterprise sector, as the University has succeeded in a bid for funding of £587,000 to set up a new centre known as the BioHUB
CO2 bioeconomy: Creating value from carbon dioxide Is the CO₂ bioeconomy creating value from carbon dioxide? Dr Kang Lan Tee and Professor Tuck Seng Wong both explain
18 October 202318 October 2023 Keeping up with the latest sustainability claims under the new EU legislation – what does all of this mean for the future of your company? The nova-Institute invites interested parties to the nova Session on “Sustainability Claims under New EU Legislation – From Sustainable Finance to Green Claims”
Dutch project BIOTTEK aims to develop new biopolyester with 6.6 million EUR investment The focus of the project is to find a solution for the enormous microplastic pollution caused by apparel textiles