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29 August 202324 August 2023

Recover™ and Lands’ End Collaborate to Transform Textile Waste Into Sustainble Denim

This collaboration shows how textile waste can be integrated back into the system to create a more sustainable production model

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Recover™ und Lands’ End arbeiten gemeinsam an der Weiterverarbeitung von Textilabfällen zu nachhaltigem Jeansstoff

Diese Zusammenarbeit zeigt, wie Textilabfälle wieder in das System eingebracht werden können, so dass eine nachhaltigere Produktion erreicht wird

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Erste Bezahlkarte aus Holz erfolgreich

In mehreren Pilotprojekten in Deutschland und der Schweiz wird seit 2022 die erste komplett biologisch abbaubare Bezahlkarte getestet. Wie geht es weiter?

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Exciting Careers in the Bioplastics Industry

The increased adoption and production of bioplastics can create jobs across various sectors - from research and development to manufacturing and production, there are attractive careers that are interesting to pursue

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Electricity driving life

Using a metabolic pathway, energy-rich resources can be produced via the power of electricity

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Elektroantrieb für das Leben

Mit einem einfachen Stoffwechselweg lässt sich die Herstellung energiereicher Wertstoffe direkt mit Strom antreiben

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28 August 202317 December 2024

Sign the RCI Manifesto for the next European Commission (2024-2029)

The Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI) is highlighting key issues as policymaker's awareness and support is crucial for the much-needed transition to renewable carbon

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Eco-Friendly Solutions For Sustainable Packaging In LOKYO

In today’s world, where environmental consciousness is on the rise, it’s crucial for businesses to adopt eco-friendly practices

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Boosting innovation in European bioeconomy

New projects to drive innovation within the European bioeconomy being funded by the CBE JU are outlined here

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Do biodegradable bioplastics provide a safe answer to plastic pollution?

Biodegradability is not something to be taken for granted

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25 August 202322 August 2023

Neste to enable PET bottles produced with bio-based materials with Suntory, ENEOS and Mitsubishi Corporation

Neste RE is Neste’s feedstock for polymers production, made 100% from bio-based raw materials such as waste and residues, e.g. used cooking oil

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Neste ermöglicht PET-Flaschen aus biobasierten Rohstoffen in Zusammenarbeit mit Suntory, ENEOS und der Mitsubishi Corporation

Neste RE ist ein Rohstoff von Neste für die Kunststoffproduktion, der zu 100 Prozent aus biobasierten Rohstoffen wie Abfällen und Reststoffen, z.B. gebrauchtem Speiseöl, hergestellt wird

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SABIC offers bio-based Versions of all NORYL™ resin grades to further advance the bioeconomy of plastics

The bio-based versions are formulated with polyphenylene ether (PPE) resin feedstocks certified under International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS

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Betrachtung der Nutzung von Nahrungs- und Futtermittelpflanzen als Rohstoffe für biobasierte Materialien

Diskussion um Biomassenutzung und Ernährungssicherheit

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Research tests whether bioplastics break down in Moreton Bay

Australian Research Council Training Centre for Bioplastics and Biocomposites at The University of Queensland is responding to unprecedented growth in demand for bioderived and biodegradable products with more than 10 million tonnes of plastic waste accumulating in oceans each year

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Biodegradability of plastics: discussion paper

This paper was produced in collaboration with The University of Queensland and is available on their website here

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24 August 202321 August 2023

Braskem and SCG Chemicals join forces to advance in the bio-based Ethylene project in Thailand

The project in Thailand is planned to produce 200kt of I'm greenTM bio-based Polyethylene

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Discarded aloe peels could be a sustainable, natural insecticide (video)

Scientists report several bioactive compounds in extracts from the peels that deter insects from feasting on crops

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DUH: benötigte Fläche für Kraftstoff aus Agrar-Biomasse in Deutschland wird steigen

Die Deutsche Umwelthilfe rechnet damit, dass die Fläche für den Biomasse-Anbau in Deutschland um bis zu 40 Prozent steigen wird. Sie fordert einen Stopp der Förderung von Kraftstoffen aus Agrar-Biomasse

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How bacteria can be “tamed” for sustainable plastics production

Research team at Giessen University develops new system for tailored control of gene expression

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Wie sich Bakterien für eine nachhaltige Kunststoffproduktion „zähmen“ lassen

Forschungsteam der Universität Gießen entwickelt neues System zur maßgeschneiderten Kontrolle der Genexpression

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23 August 202317 August 2023

Origin Materials and Proman Partner to Produce Low-Carbon Biofuels

Proman, one of the world’s largest producers of methanol, and Origin Materials signed an agreement to explore the production and global distribution of biofuels

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MSU School of Packaging researchers make a sustainable plastic more compostable

Researchers led by Rafael Auras in the Michigan State University School of Packaging have shown how to make a bio-based polymer compostable in both home and industrial settings

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22 August 202317 August 2023

Start for the “Leuna100” project: Use of the green fuel saves gigatons of CO2

The project is funded by the German Federal Ministry of Digital Affairs and Transport (BMDV) with a total of € 10.4 M. over the next three years

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Start für das Projekt »Leuna100«: Einsatz des grünen Kraftstoffs spart Gigatonnen an CO2 ein

Das Projekt wird vom Bundesministerium für Digitales und Verkehr (BMDV) über die nächsten drei Jahre mit insgesamt 10,4 Millionen Euro gefördert

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Pflanzenkohle soll aktiven Beitrag zum Klimaschutz leisten

Ministerin Michaela Kaniber startet Förderung von sechs Pyrolyse-Anlagen zu Demonstrationszwecken

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Karbon-X and Laconic Sign Letter of Intent to Develop Innovative Biochar Verification Methodology

Laconic’s SADAR platform and Karbon-X’s carbon offset expertise leveraged to create verification methodology

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AstroTurf Joins Cyclyx consortium to Strengthen Leadership in its Field

Company can progress their mission of enhancing the environment by delivering sustainable, low-maintenance, and cost-effective alternatives to natural grass

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Production of renewable diesel restarted at the expanded part of Neste’s Singapore refinery after operational shutdown

The production of renewable diesel at Neste’s Singapore refinery expansion has been restarted in early August according to the company’s plans. The production line at the expanded part of the refinery was shut down in June for unexpected equipment repairs

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21 August 202316 August 2023

PYREG becomes the first endorsed technology provider by Puro.earth

German NetZero tech company is the first technology provider to be endorsed by carbon crediting platform and Nasdaq subsidiary Puro.earth

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PYREG schließt Technologie-Partnerschaft mit Puro.earth

Deutsches NetZero-Tech-Unternehmen wird der erste „empfohlene Technologie-Lieferant“ für die Zertifikate-Handelsplattform und Nasdaq- Tochter Puro.earth

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Black Soldier Fly Maggots Can Reduce Waste And Serve As A Protein Source

A Texas A&M entomology professor developed "Black Soldier Fly Bullet" technology that will help the environment and serve as an animal feed protein source

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Fliege wird zu biologisch abbaubarem Plastik

Texanische Forscher eröffnen neben Futtermittel eine zweite Nutzungsmöglichkeit für das Insekt

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Nature Coatings Secures $2.45 Million in Funding Led by Regeneration.VC and The 22 Fund

Biochemicals Company to Accelerate Growth and Expansion of Bio-Based Solutions

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18 August 202315 August 2023

Ecogensus Announces Groundbreaking Reinforced Sustainable Composite Material

The advanced composites are formed using Ecogensus' Dynamic Organic Repolymerization (DOR)™ process, which can transform unsorted, mixed household wastes (including high moisture organics, food waste, etc.) into a new polymeric composite material called EGS-6™

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Fuelling Australia’s future sustainable aviation industry

Our new report shows Australia is ideally positioned to establish a sustainable aviation fuel industry in the coming years

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Conagen and Sumitomo Chemical jointly develop a new era of renewable carbon materials

This partnership represents a significant milestone in the development of sustainable materials, and this approach to PHS production is expected to crucially reduce the carbon footprint associated with traditional chemical synthesis method

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Biofolie aus Orangenschalen für Lebensmittel

Brasilianische Wissenschaftler erreichen Stabilisierung mit Chitin aus Schalentierpanzern

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ASTM decision brings 100% SAF certification within reach

Unlike previously approved pathways, the Swedish Biofuels pathway is not limited to a single feedstock and includes the production of aromatics

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17 August 202314 August 2023

Bacteria as Blacksmiths

ISTA scientists use a bath of swimming bacteria to assemble unconventional materials

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Bakterien als Schmiede

ISTA Wissenschafter:innen nutzen ein Bad mit schwimmenden Bakterien um unkonventionelle Materialien zu formen

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Bioplastics and circular material specialist FKuR celebrates 20th anniversary

From an associated institute of the University of Applied Sciences to a pioneer of the circular economy for a sustainable plastics industry. Stories like this one are not only written in Silicon Valley, but also in the Lower Rhine region in Germany

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Biokunststoff- und Kreislauf-Spezialist FKuR feiert 20-jähriges Jubiläum

Vom An-Institut zum Wegbereiter der Kreislaufwirtschaft für eine nachhaltige Kunststoffindustrie. Solche Geschichten werden nicht nur im Silicon Valley, sondern auch am Niederrhein geschrieben

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Origin Materials and Sustainea Launch Strategic Partnership to Develop 100% Bio-Based Materials

Sustainea and Origin Materials signed a partnership agreement to develop 100% bio-based PET and polyesters, leveraging Sustainea’s bioMEG and Origin Materials’ bio-based PTA and FDCA

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Global Bioenergies raises its ambitions

Increased plant sizing to reach larger volumes and more competitive prices. Production aimed at the cosmetics market, then sustainable aviation fuel. Preparation of model replicability for international deployment

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16 August 202311 August 2023

Building a sustainable PET bottle supply chain

The World's First Initiative for Bio-Paraxylene origin "Biomass to PET Bottles"

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MycoWorks to Open World’s First Commercial-Scale Fine Mycelium™ Plant In September

136,000 Square Foot Facility to Scale Production of Luxury Leather Alternative Reishi™

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Globber offers new eco-friendly scooter made from biodegradable wheat-straw

French company Globber has recently launched its newest eco scooter, the Globber Go-Up Foldable Plus Ecologic

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Origin Materials Creates Sustainable PET Bottle Caps, Enabling “All PET Mono-Material” Bottle and Cap Solutions, a Breakthrough in Recycling and Circularity

PET caps are more sustainable than common alternatives because they may be produced with any type of PET, from recycled PET to Origin’s 100% bio-based, carbon-negative virgin PET

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Bio- und Chemokatalyse für grüne Chemie kombiniert

In der Ein-Topf-Synthese kombinieren Wissenschaftler chemische Katalysatoren mit umweltfreundlichen Enzymen, um Produktionsprozesse zu optimieren und Abfall zu reduzieren, wobei Wasser als gemeinsames Reaktionsmedium verwendet wird