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31 October 202331 October 2023

UPM selects Dongsung Chemical as sole Korean distributor of its new bio-based MEG

Through this partnership, UPM will access the large and attractive Korean MEG market with a size of roughly two thirds of the European Union’s MEG market

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30 October 202329 October 2023

Explorative scenario for a global net-zero chemical industry in 2050, Update October 2023

The occurrence of all scenarios depend above all on political framework conditions and corresponding investments

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The Commission proposes measures to reduce microplastic pollution from plastic pellets

This proposal aims to ensure that all operators handling pellets in the EU take the necessary precautionary measures, contributing to cleaner ecosystems, to plastic-free rivers and ocean, and reducing potential risks to human health

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Kommission schlägt Maßnahmen zur Verringerung der Verschmutzung durch Mikroplastik aus Kunststoffgranulat vor

Mit diesem Vorschlag soll sichergestellt werden, dass alle Akteure, die mit Kunststoffgranulat umgehen, die erforderlichen Vorsichtsmaßnahmen ergreifen, um zu saubereren Ökosystemen, zu kunststofffreien Flüssen und Ozeanen und einer Verringerung der potenziellen Risiken für die menschliche Gesundheit beizutragen

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Government of Serbia and Ginkgo Bioworks Announce Bioeconomy Collaboration in BIO4 Campus

Ginkgo aims to be the end-to-end synthetic biology R&D partner for companies at BIO4 exploring solutions in pharmaceuticals, food and agriculture, industry, and specialty chemicals

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Wandel der Kunststoffindustrie: Anteil fossiler Rohstoffe in Kunststoffproduktion rückläufig

Plastics Europe, der Verband der europäischen Kunststoffhersteller, veröffentlicht im Report „Plastics the Facts 2023“ aktuelle Zahlen zur globalen Kunststoffproduktion

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Claudia Sulewski Unveils “CYKLAR” – A Conscientious, Genderless and Luxurious Bodycare Brand

CYKLAR launches its maiden product, the Body Cream, which boasts a thoughtful and natural formulation featuring

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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

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Jung, biobasiert und gesucht: Start-ups mit grünen Geschäftsideen

Welche Support-Formate Bioökonomie-Start-ups brauchen, um zur Transformation beizutragen

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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26 October 202326 October 2023

nova’s experts (re)introduced: Lara Dammer

Head of the „Economy & Policy” Department

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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

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Klimagerechtes Bauen mit Holz voranbringen

„Charta für Holz 2.0 im Dialog“: Aufgaben und Prioritäten zur Umsetzung der Holzbauinitiative der Bundesregierung diskutiert

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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

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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?

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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

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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

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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

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Five times stronger than steel: Japan’s new ‘wood

New material promises to help decarbonize manufacturing

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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

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‘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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Meijer Reduces Plastic Packaging in New Partnership with Bolthouse Farms

Company packages organic carrots in bio-compostable bags

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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

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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

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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

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Bauen mit Holz im urbanen Raum weiter im Aufwind

FNR beim 16. Europäischen Holzbau-Kongress am 17./18. Oktober in Köln dabei

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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

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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

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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

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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