26 September 202321 September 2023 MEPs approve SAF mandate, limit eligible feedstocks The ReFuelEU initiative is part of the Fit for 55 package, which is the European Union’s plan to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by at least 55 percent by 2030
25 September 202329 September 2023 Be Part of the Chemistry and Materials Industry’s Transition From Fossil to Renewable Carbon! Abstract Submission is Now Open for the Renewable Materials Conference 2024 (RMC)
Beteiligen Sie sich an der Transformation der Chemie- und Werkstoffindustrie von fossilem zu erneuerbarem Kohlenstoff! Beiträge zur Renewable Materials Conference 2024 (RMC) können ab sofort eingereicht werden
Adapting Certification Schemes for Biomass and Biowaste Resources The BioReCer Project aims to adapt the certification schemes for bio-based products to boost market confidence and use by the bio-based industries
Von Insekten inspirierte Holzbindemittel für den 3D-Druck Holzabfälle sollen umweltfreundlich für den 3D-Druck nutzbar gemacht werden
5 major benefits of joining the circular economy model A circular economy highlights the importance of repairing and reusing what we consume, implementing recycling and organic recycling
Efficiently coloring a wide variety of bioplastics using ROWASOL liquid colors Liquid colors can offer several advantages in this area and all common thermoplastics can be colored with the liquid universal carriers
Mit ROWASOL Flüssigfarben verschiedenste Biokunststoffe effizient einfärben Flüssigfarben bieten gleich mehrere Vorteile - und es können alle gängigen thermoplastischen Kunststoffe eingefärbt werden
70% of jet fuels at EU airports will have to be green by 2050 The European Commission seek to encourage the aviation sector to use sustainable aviation fuels in order to cut emissions
22 September 202319 September 2023 E-fuels for new combustion cars must be 100% climate neutral: EU Commission draft New cars and vans with internal combustion engines are allowed even after 2035, provided that they run “exclusively on CO2 neutral fuels”
EU-Kommission: E-Fuels für neue Verbrenner müssen klimaneutral sein Neue Verbrenner-Fahrzeuge sollen demnach auch nach 2035 erlaubt sein, sofern sie „ausschließlich mit CO2-neutralen Kraftstoffen“ betrieben werden
UBQ Materials erhält 70 Mio. Dollar für umweltfreundlichen Kunststoff aus Abfall Mercedes setzt auf thermoplastischen Plastik-Ersatz mit UBQ
21 September 202321 September 2023 UBQ Materials Raises $70 Million in Funding, Led by Eden Global Partners UBQ Materials continues its global expansion and this will include additional facilities in Europe and North America, alongside the impending opening of UBQ’s industrial-scale facility in Bergen Op Zoom, Netherlands
Lüneburg: Bundesweit erstes Schulgebäude aus Holz, Lehm und Stroh Die Stadt Lüneburg nutzt für den Bau eines Grundschul-Horts natürliche regionale Materialien: Holz, Lehm und Stroh. Es ist bundesweit das erste kommunale Schulgebäude in dieser nachhaltigen Bauart
Eni Sustainable Mobility and LG Chem Join Forces for a potential new innovative Biorefinery in South Korea Eni will provide the South Korean biorefinery with sustainable feedstock mainly based on waste and residues from the processing of vegetable oils, used cooking oil, and also vegetable oils from drought-resistant crops
Biokunststoff aus Papierhandtüchern An der Fakultät Versorgungstechnik der Ostfalia Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften in Wolfenbüttel wird eine Methode zum Upcycling von benutzten Papierhandtüchern entwickelt
20 September 202316 October 2023 Free PEFerence webinar on 7 November: Furanic Humins – 100% bio-based side stream of PEF production, as basis for thermoset and other binder applications Tom Claessen (Avantium) will show the audience how side stream furanic humins can be used as a basis for thermoset and other binder applications. After his 30-minute presentation, he will answer the audiences questions in a live discussion.
Lummus and RWDC Announce Agreement to Accelerate and Scale PHA Production Next phase of partnership will increase global availability and adoption of natural alternative to petroleum-based plastics
Beschichtete PLA-Folien halten dicht! Forschungsverbund entwickelt neuartige, biobasierte Kunststoff-Folien für Lebensmittelverpackungen
INEOS Styrolution launches new U.S. produced, NAS® ECO grade of bio-attributed polymers for the Americas region The addition of NAS ECO into the company’s ECO product portfolio, provides their customers with a growing selection of drop-in solutions for domestically produced, bio-attributed styrenic polymers
Cortec® Awarded Patent for Industrially Compostable Stretch Wrap Technology! Eco Wrap® is a specialty wrapping film that meets the EN 13432/ASTM D6400 standards for commercial composting and was certified industrially compostable by TÜV Austria
Kelheim presents sustainable European innovations at the Global Fiber Congress A PelzGROUP introduction in the new development of a plastic-free yet high-performance panty liner and the washable and reusable SUMO diaper will be presented
Kelheim Fibres präsentiert nachhaltige & europäische Innovationen beim Global Fiber Congress Von der PelzGROUP bekommt man die Neuentwicklung einer Kunststoff-freien High-Performance Slipeinlage erklärt und die waschbare sowie wiederbenutzbare SUMO Windel wird präsentiert
UPM and Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London showcase new, sustainable design concepts to prototype a world beyond fossils UPM and Central Saint Martins (CSM) collaborate to show possibilities for a future beyond fossils
UPM und die renommierte Londoner Designhochschule Central Saint Martins präsentieren nachhaltige Designprototypen für eine Welt ohne fossile Rohstoffe UPM und die Designhochschule Central Saint Martins (CSM) arbeiten zusammen im Rahmen einer Design-Kooperation um Möglichkeiten für eine Welt ohne fossile Rohstoffe aufzuzeigen
19 September 202314 September 2023 Fraunhofer ISE Study: Where Germany’s imports for hydrogen and Power-to-X products could come from On behalf of the H2Global Foundation they examined in 12 countries, where the production of such Power-to-X (PtX) products, in conjunction with transport to Germany, would be most cost-effective by 2030
Fraunhofer ISE Studie: Woher Deutschlands Importe für Wasserstoff und Power-to-X-Produkte kommen könnten Im Auftrag der Stiftung H2Global wurde in 12 Ländern untersucht, wo die Herstellung von Power-to-X-Produkten bis zum Jahr 2030 in Verbindung mit dem Transport nach Deutschland am günstigsten umsetzbar wäre
Toray Boosts Stake in Thai Subsidiary to Upgrade Cellulosic Sugar Production for Fibers, Resins, and Films Derived from Inedible Biomass The company will thereby avoid competition with the food chain and develop a range of technologies, including to recycle used plastic products, switch to biomass-derived materials, and tap carbon dioxide as a raw material
Promoting Food Safety and Sustainability through Organic Food Packaging When it comes to packaging for organic foods, strict adherence to USDA requirements is non-negotiable and the packaging facility itself must be USDA inspected and certified to handle organic foods
18 September 202315 September 2023 The Greener Manufacturing Show Europe 2023: Accelerating Renewable Chemicals & Material Solutions Participating in the show will create a powerful message to potential customers and stakeholders that a company is committed to sustainable practices
New bio-based glues from Purdue form adhesive bonds that grow stronger in water Patent-pending formulations could be used to restore coral reefs and have applications in construction, biomedical, dental, food, cosmetics and other fields
Neue biobasierte Kleber der Purdue Universität bilden Verbindungen, die im Wasser noch haltbarer werden Zum Patent angemeldete Rezepturen könnten dazu dienen, Korallenriffe wiederherzustellen, oder als Baumaterialien, in der Medizin- oder Zahnmedizintechnik, als Nahrung, Kosmetik und v.a.m.
Cologne Bonn Airport switches to Neste MY Renewable Diesel in its entire diesel-powered ground fleet This important step will save almost 3,000 tons of greenhouse gas emissions (CO2e) annually compared to the use of fossil diesel
Erneuerbarer Diesel für die Airport-Flotte Der Lieferant TOOL-FUEL Services GmbH versorgt den Flughafen mit Neste MY Renewable DieselTM des finnischen Herstellers Neste
15 September 202312 September 2023 Plant-based plastics are about to change the world PlantSwitch manufactures the most advanced, high-performance, cost-effective and easily compostable plant-based plastic alternative ever brought to market
14 September 202313 September 2023 Lenzing expands REFIBRA™ technology to LENZING™ ECOVERO™, setting new responsible viscose standards for textile circularity The expansion further highlights Lenzing’s ongoing stride towards the transition to a circular economy in textile and fashion
Lenzing weitet REFIBRA™ Technologie auf LENZING™ ECOVERO™ aus und setzt so neue verantwortungsbewusste Viscose-Standards für die Kreislauffähigkeit von Textilien Mit diesem Schritt unterstreicht Lenzing erneut das Bestreben, den Übergang zu einer Kreislaufwirtschaft in der Textil- und Modeindustrie
Wood modification boosts biomass conversion By adding a naturally-occurring polymer that makes wood more porous, scientists have engineered trees easier to disassemble into simpler building blocks
Biobasierte Verpackungen für Bio-Speiseeis Forschende der Universität Hohenheim entwickeln aus Reststoffen der Landwirtschaft einen biobasierten und recycelbaren Kunststoff für Lebensmittelverpackungen
McDonald’s Expands Collaboration with UBQ Materials, Becoming First Restaurant Chain to Incorporate UBQ™ into Building Materials Expanding from Serving Trays, Arcos Dorados, World’s Largest Independent McDonald’s Franchisee, Now Using UBQ™ in Bench Seating and Electrical System Components, Showcasing New Applications in Sustainability in New São Paulo Restaurant
Plant-based frames and lenses take on oil-based eyewear Bio-based acetate has started to enter the eyewear frame industry at all price points and bio-based lens production has made progress on recyclable alternatives
13 September 20238 September 2023 Neue Naturfaser im Test: Heute das T-Shirt für morgen Der Schweizer Taschenhersteller Qwstion macht jetzt auch Bekleidung, mit einem klassischen Kurzarm-T-Shirt. Dank einer regenerativen Naturfaser soll das Shirt umweltverträglich und komplett biologisch abbaubar sein
Futamura Celebrates the Opening of New Cutting-Edge Production Line at Wigton Strategic investment to underscore the company's commitment to meeting the growing demand for its flagship range of renewable and compostable NatureFlex™ films
NTU Singapore scientists develop a sustainable way to convert kalewaste into products for health and personal care Scientists from Nanyang Technological University explored a range of bioactive compounds in kale and established the best solvent for an optimal extraction of these bioactive components
Enerkem and Technip Energies Join Forces on Waste-to-Biofuels and Circular Chemicals Technology Deployment Enerkem intends to establish a Development Company to acquire sites and secure relevant permits for the replicable methanol biorefinery, supporting the production of bio and low-carbon fuels, circular chemicals
12 September 20237 September 2023 The upcyclers from Münster – a visit By putting the ideas of the circular economy into practice, the start-up eeden is showing that sustainability and innovation can go hand in hand
Die Upcycler aus Münster – ein Besuch Indem das Start-up EEDEN die Ideen der Kreislaufwirtschaft praxistauglich macht, zeigt es, dass Nachhaltigkeit und Innovation Hand in Hand gehen können
Erarbeitung einer Bioökonomie-Strategie in NRW beschlossen Die aktuellen landespolitischen Beschlüsse scheinen allerdings angesichts der bereits laufenden Transformationsprojekte wie dem BioökonomieREVIER schon überholt zu sein
BioUPGRADE: Advancing biocatalysts to enrich the global bioeconomy Emma Master, PhD, from Aalto University details how the BioUPGRADE project drives state-of-the-art innovations in biocatalysts
Granula: Bunte & heimkompostierbare Masterbatchlösungen Farbige Masterbatchlösungen für PCR-Materialien