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30 January 202528 January 2025

Topsoe chosen as technology provider for Sustainable Aviation Fuels project in Guangxi, China

Topsoe, a global leader in carbon emission reduction technologies, has signed an agreement with Chuangui New Energy company to provide technology and services to produce SAF and renewable diesel

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European Commission Officially Recognised ISCC EU for the Certification of RFNBOs, RCFs and Forest Biomass

In September 2024, the ISCC received the positive technical assessment from the European Commission for its ISCC EU certification approach for Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin and Recycled Carbon Fuels

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Mushroom makes tasty eco-asphalt

Who wants to build avenues must use bitumen. Bitumen is usually made from fossil-oil. Researchers now developed an environmentally friendly alternative

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Öko-Asphalt aus Pilzen

Wer Straßen bauen will, braucht Bitumen. Dieses Bindemittel wird jedoch aus Erdöl hergestellt. Forscher haben nun eine umweltfreundliche Alternative entwickelt: aus Pilzmyzel

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Johnson Matthey technology selected for one of the largest planned e-methanol plants in Europe

The Reolum project focuses on the development of green hydrogen, e-methanol, and biomass-fuelled combined heat and power technologies

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Natural Grocers® Introduces House-Brand Organic Coffee Pods

Made with plant-based mesh filters and paper lids, the unique single-use pods are certified compostable at local industrial composting facilities

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29 January 202528 January 2025

Joint webinar by BIC & RCI on biomass potential for defossilising the chemical industry

Can biomass sustainably supply 20% of the carbon needs of the chemical and feedstock industries by 2050?

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Faircraft Raises $15.8 Million to Accelerate the Development of Lab-Grown High-Quality Leather Goods

This funding will enable Faircraft to expand its team, notably by recruiting more engineers and biologists, and accelerate its efforts to scale operations and meet growing demand

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28 January 202525 January 2025

Sustainable panel materials

The ecological challenges and the effects of conventional materials on healthy living require a rethink that focuses on sustainable alternatives

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Nachhaltige Plattenwerkstoffe

Die ökologischen Herausforderungen und die Auswirkungen konventioneller Materialien auf die Wohngesundheit machen ein Umdenken notwendig, das nachhaltige Alternativen in den Mittelpunkt stellt

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Biochar and its role in carbon sequestration

This article explores the opportunities and limitations associated with biochar and its widespread use within the global agricultural sector, and investigates the extent of the impact that biochar can make on global carbon sequestration

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Biodegradable nylon precursor produced through artificial photosynthesis

Technology uses biomass-derived compounds and ammonia to produce an eco-friendly alternative plastic

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27 January 202522 January 2025

Agriculture Ministers from around 70 countries undertake to promote a sustainable bioeconomy

Özdemir: "Sustainable bioeconomy is the compass for an intact natural environment"

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Agrarministerinnen und -minister aus rund 70 Ländern setzen sich für die Förderung einer nachhaltigen Bioökonomie ein

Özdemir: „Nachhaltige Bioökonomie ist der Kompass für eine intakte Natur“

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Securing banks close to nature with biodegradable geotextiles

In the joint research project "Bioshoreline" the researchers, led by Fraunhofer UMSICHT, developed a biodegradable geotextile made from renewable raw materials

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Nachwachsende Rohstoffe für Anfänger

FNR gibt erweiterte und aktualisierte Broschüre „Nachwachsende Rohstoffe – Natürliche Alternativen ohne Ende“ heraus

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Polymer research shows potential replacement for common superglues with a reusable and biodegradable alternative

Naturally occurring polymer P3HB can be chemically re-engineered for use as a strong yet sustainable bonding agent

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24 January 20253 February 2025

The chance for companies to contribute to the world’s leading event: The Renewable Materials Conference

The international meeting place for the chemical, the plastics and materials industries will take place from 22 to 24 September 2025 in Siegburg/Cologne. It presents solutions and innovations for replacing fossil carbon with biomass, CO2 utilisation and recycling

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Die Chance für Unternehmen, zum weltführenden Event beizutragen: Renewable Materials Conference

Der internationale Treffpunkt für die Chemie-, Kunststoff- und Werkstoffindustrie findet vom 22. bis 24. September 2025 in Siegburg bei Köln statt. Die Konferenz präsentiert neue Lösungen und aktuelle Innovationen, fossilen Kohlenstoff durch Biomasse, CO₂-Nutzung und Recycling zu ersetzen

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Bioinspired weather-responsive adaptive shading

Pine cones as a model: Researchers at the universities of Freiburg and Stuttgart have developed a new, energy-autonomous facade system that adapts passively to the weather

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Bioinspirierte wetterabhängige adaptive Gebäudeverschattung

Kiefernzapfen als Vorbild: Forschende der Universitäten Freiburg und Stuttgart haben ein neues, energieautarkes Fassadensystem entwickelt, das sich selbstständig an das Wetter anpasst

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Amazon is trialling bio-based delivery bags in Spain whilst developing new technologies to recycle bio-based materials

New food-safe bio-based bags for Amazon Fresh are made from vegetable materials produced in Europe, including corn starch and vegetable oils, and protect products against rain and spillages

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Bio-based wood protection

Researchers have presented a bio-based interior UV-curable coating designed for wood substrates

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Ultrapolymers schließt Distributionsvertrag mit Biokunststoff-Hersteller Biovox

Nachhaltigkeit für Medizintechnik, Pharmaverpackungen, Labor- und Biotechnologie

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Glowing textiles, fungi lamps: the world of biobased luxury

We look at the makers experimenting with natural materials for style-conscious markets that insist on aesthetic value along with sustainability and performance

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Klebstoffe aus Federn

Faserbildendes Strukturprotein Keratin bildet die Basis für nachhaltige Klebstoffentwicklung

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23 January 202521 January 2025

Honeywell’s Technology Chosen By Vioneo For Its Planned European Production Of Fossil Feedstock-free Plastics

Vioneo will also deploy Honeywell’s light olefins recovery process (LORP) and olefins cracking process (OCP) to ensure high-purity ethylene and propylene output while capturing and reusing byproducts

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Honeywell: US-Konzern liefert MTO-Technologie an Vioneo

Das Unternehmen Vioneo wird in seiner in Belgien geplanten Anlage zur Produktion von nachhaltigen Kunststoffen eine MTO-Technologie des US-amerikanischen Konzerns Honeywell nutzen

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Interface Unveils First-Ever Carbon Negative Rubber Flooring Prototype

Latest Innovation Demonstrates Company’s ‘All In’ Strategy to Store More Carbon Across Full Product Portfolio

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INERATEC recognized on the 2025 Global Cleantech 100 List

Economic viability, first-of-a-kind projects, and the surging demand for climate adaptation technologies are shaping a new era of sustainability

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INERATEC gehört erneut zur Global Cleantech 100 Liste

Eine neue Ära der Nachhaltigkeit wird durch wirtschaftliche Tragfähigkeit, einzigartige Projekte und eine steigende Nachfrage nach Technologien zur Anpassung an den Klimawandel gekennzeichnet sein

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BioPreferred Program to Implement New“Streamlining” Rule

New rule simplifies key processes, enabling Program to respond more quickly to consumer demand for biobased products and boost Catalog integrity

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Non-conventional yeasts: promising cell factories for organic acid bioproduction

Microbial production of organic acids has been hindered by the poor acid tolerance of microorganisms and the high costs of waste salt reprocessing

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22 January 202520 January 2025

E-Mobility: Forecast Model for Tire Abrasion of Delivery Vehicles

Scientists from KIT and Fraunhofer ITWM Investigate the Factors Influencing Tire Wear on Electrified Vehicles

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Elektromobilität: Prognosemodell für den Reifenabrieb im Lieferverkehr

Forschende des KIT und des Fraunhofer ITWM untersuchen Einflussfaktoren des Reifenabriebs bei elektrifizierten Fahrzeugen

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Ace Green Recycling expands LFP battery recycling capacity, lays vision for India’s largest LFP battery recycling facility

Plans to build lithium and lead battery recycling facility close to the strategic port of Mundra to service global markets

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Baumwollrecycling: Innovative Technologien für nachhaltige Textilwirtschaft

Baumwolle ist der wichtigste Rohstoff der Textilindustrie. Doch die Produktion verschlingt enorme Ressourcen. Neue Recycling-Technologien könnten die Branche revolutionieren

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Spider silk

Spider silk could very much be a solution for the environmental problems of the fashion industry - but nevertheless many companies have either dropped out or completely eliminated spiders from their marketing

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Inorganic and biocatalysts work together to reduce CO2

In a hybrid cascade, climate-damaging CO2 is turned back into valuable methanol. An international research team has shown how this works

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Anorganische und Biokatalysatoren reduzieren gemeinsam CO2

In einer hybriden Kaskade wird aus klimaschädlichem CO2 wieder wertvolles Methanol. Ein internationales Forschungsteam hat gezeigt, wie das funktioniert

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21 January 202520 January 2025

Status und Ausblick: Bio-basierte Polymere weltweit

Experteneinblicke in Kapazitätsentwicklungen, Investitionen und neue politische Rahmenbedingungen

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Biomass Demand for Transport Fuels, Aviation and Shipping up to 2050 and Implications for Biomass Supply to the Chemical Sector

Current transport regulations provide a unique long-term horizon for sustainable aviation and shipping fuel through the defined quotas – what does this mean for the chemical sector?

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AM Green and DP World Join Forces to Establish India as a Global Hub for Green Molecules

Aiming to export 2 MTPA of green fuels, this partnership positions India as a leader in global decarbonization efforts

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Mit biologisch abbaubaren Geotextilien Ufer naturnah sichern

Im Verbundforschungsprojekt »Bioshoreline« wurde unter der Leitung des Fraunhofer UMSICHT ein biologisch abbaubares Geotextil aus nachwachsenden Rohstoffen entwickelt

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With its RENATURE® Wrap product, Storopack is launching new eco-friendly, plant-based protective packaging

RENATURE® Wrap is almost exclusively obtained from yellow peas, and therefore represents a sustainable alternative to traditional bubble wrapping and foam made from polyethylene

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Mit RENATURE® Wrap bringt Storopack eine neue umweltfreundliche Schutzverpackung auf pflanzlicher Basis auf den Markt

RENATURE® Wrap wird hauptsächlich aus Erbsenstärke hergestellt und ist damit eine nachhaltige Alternative zu herkömmlichen Luftpolsterfolien und PE-Rollschaum

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A competitive Europe – with or without plastics?

Event in the European Parliament to explore the urgent need for innovation, regulatory clarity, and investment to boost plastic recycling

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Removing microplastics with engineered bacteria

Researchers altered bacteria found in wastewater treatment, where microplastics can enter environment

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Neuer Förderaufruf des BMEL: Entwicklung und Anwendung biobasierter Additive

Skizzeneinreichung bis 30. Juni 2025

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20 January 202514 January 2025

Panasonic HD develops marine biodegradable cellulose fiber molding material

By adding plant-derived cellulose fiber at high concentrations to marine biodegradable resins, Panasonic HD has developed a molding material that achieves both excellent mechanical properties and marine biodegradability