20 February 202415 February 2024 Kreislaufwirtschaft und grüne Produkte bei SILBAERG Neue A.L.D.-tech.® HEMP Snowboards werden mit Fuse Tape von Sachsenleinen hergestellt, welche mittels Dry-Fiber-Placement zu A.L.D.-tech.® Hemp Preforms verarbeitet werden
Circular economy and green products at SILBAERG The new boards are made using Fuse Tape from Sachsenleinen and processed into A.L.D.-tech.® Hemp Preforms using Dry-Fiber-Placement technology
Eni moves ahead with conversion of the Livorno refinery into a bio-refinery Eni confirms its decision to build Italy's third bio-refinery in Livorno
Eni to Build Third Biorefinery in Italy The proposed project in the port city of Livorno has a planned processing capacity of 500,000 metric tons annually
19 February 202429 February 2024 10 reasons to attend the “Cellulose Fibres Conference” in Cologne, Germany, 13 – 14 March 2024
Evonik achieves ISCC PLUS sustainability certification for specialty chemicals production in Essen Evonik has attained the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS for its specialty chemicals production at the Essen Goldschmidt site
Evonik erhält ISCC-PLUS-Nachhaltigkeitszertifikat für Spezialchemikalien-Produktion in Essen Evonik hat für die Produktion von Spezialchemikalien am Standort Essen Goldschmidt die International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS erhalten
SEE Launches Compostable Protein Packaging Tray at IPPE 2024 Sustainable Retail Packaging Solution Replaces EPS On Processor Production Lines
Food-waste dyes bring colour to mycelium leather in Sages and Osmose project World's first collaboration combining two emerging areas of sustainable material development to colour mycelium, thereby keeping the product non-toxic and able to biodegrade safely in soil
The “keystone species” of the sustainable bioeconomy Like every bioeconomy sector, the industries around biobased chemicals and biomaterials depend on the living world. Certain species hold immense importance in biobased supply chains – particularly crop species that are usually destined for human food. Among the most important is corn, which makes up 80% of current bio-based plastics
16 February 20246 February 2024 MycoWorks Announces First 1000 Sheets Harvested and First Commercial Shipments The sheets will first pass through the expert hands of MycoWorks' partner tanneries across Europe, transforming Fine Mycelium™ into products including the company's own flagship material Reishi™
Neue Verpackungslösungen aus Cellulose Cell2Green entwickelt plastik- und additivfreie Verpackungsfolie der nächsten Generation - CHEManager im Interview mit den Gründern
Home compostability certification for Metsä Board paperboards All these paperboards can be recycled after using or be composted with your biowaste
Here’s how a lingerie brand designed its new undies to be totally biodegradable Some 11 million pounds of underwear ends up in landfills every day. Lingerie brand Uwila Warrior designed its product to be totally biodegradable
Researchers find bioplastic drinking straws intact after over a year buried underground The 5 Gyres research institute says bioplastics are "not a silver bullet solution" for plastic pollution, following a study that raises concerns about so-called biodegradable products
15 February 20245 February 2024 Dressed to Impress: McDonald’s Debuts New, More Sustainable Uniforms in the U.S. These new aprons, jeans and graphic T-shirts are made with innovative CiCLO® technology, which enables polyester fibers to biodegrade like wool
Särge, Leder, Möbel: So haben Sie Pilze noch nie gesehen Die Einsatzmöglichkeiten von Pilzmyzel scheinen auch außerhalb des Tellers unendlich zu sein. Das zeigen diese fünf Beispiele aus der Bioökonomie
Letter to the CBE JU community Nicoló Giacomuzzi-Moore will be the new Executive Director for the CBE JU
Wild Republic launches biodegradable toy line New eco-friendly products available in five themes: Rainforest Tracker, Safari Ranger, Jungle Guide, Ocean Diver, or Arctic Explorer
Borealis ernennt Mirjam Mayer zur Vice President Circular Economy Solutions Bevor sie zu Borealis kam, sammelte sie mehrere Jahre Erfahrung als Beraterin bei McKinsey
Borealis appoints Mirjam Mayer as Vice President Circular Economy Solutions Prior to Borealis she gained extensive experience as a consultant with McKinsey for several years
14 February 20244 February 2024 Sonichem is leading a £600K Innovate UK-funded consortium to revolutionise the automotive industry with sustainable, bio-based materials One emerging solution to this problem is biorefining, which offers a method of processing low-carbon feedstocks into intermediate chemicals that can be made into renewable plastics for vehicles
Faserhanf in Deutschland: Gemischte Aussichten für die Hanfindustrie Aus Sicht der stofflichen Nutzung spielt Hanf unter anderem in der Textilindustrie, im Bauwesen, sowie im Bereich der Verbundwerkstoffe eine zunehmend wichtige Rolle
13 February 20244 February 2024 Paques Biomaterials: New funding round closed today, raising €14 million We closed a new funding round today, raising €14 million to produce a biopolymer with the advantages of plastic but not the disadvantages. Among the investors are impact investor Invest-NL and the NOM
Wasserstoff erreicht kleine Verbraucher auch ohne Pipelines Das Fraunhofer IEG hat erstmals alle wesentlichen Wasserstoffderivate und deren Transportoptionen zwischen Importhub und Verbrauchern flächendeckend und umfassend analysiert, bewertet und verglichen
Oxygen – The bioeconomy’s forgotten element? Oxygen does play an important role in fuel additives such as ethanol, where its presence enhances fuel combustion and thereby reduces exhaust emissions
Lucent Bio Introduces Nutreos: A Biodegradable Seed Coating to Meet Impending Microplastic Bans This environmentally responsible solution aligns with impending regulatory changes, particularly in anticipation of upcoming EU microplastic ban regulations
Bewerbungen für den Ernst-Pelz-Preis und Förderpreis Nachwachsende Rohstoffe ab sofort möglich Bis zum 30. April 2024 können sich Unternehmen, Institutionen, Verbände, Vereine, Kommunen oder Privatpersonen bei C.A.R.M.E.N. e.V. um die beiden Preise bewerben, die mit je 10.000 Euro dotiert sind
Aston University scientists to tackle challenges of converting rice straw into the next generation of biofuels Plant dry matter such as rice straw is seen as a better alternative to current crops because it doesn’t affect food security
12 February 20243 February 2024 Semi-Crystalline PHA (scPHA) added to FDA’s inventory of Food Contact Substances Second CJ Biomaterials biopolymer added to inventory, joining amorphous PHA
Products made from oxo-degradable plastic: the General Court endorses the prohibition on the placing on the market The European legislature did not make a manifest error when it adopted a prohibition in line with the objective of protecting the environment and human health
GreenPor – aus natürlichen Ressourcen AirPor®-Dämmplatte aus nachwachsenden Rohstoffen spart fossile Energieträger ein und senkt den CO2-Verbrauch
France made composting compulsory. What does it mean for the bioeconomy? France already has had the third highest rates of circular material usage in the EU after the Netherlands and Belgium in first and second place
9 February 20242 February 2024 Biologisch abbaubarer Schaumstoff aus Altkartons Chinesische Forscher entwickeln Polsterschaum mit hervorragenden Dämpfungseigenschaften
Lifetime of ‘biodegradable’ straws in the ocean is 8-20 months, study finds A team of researchers from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and others conducted experiments using real seawater to investigate the environmental lifetimes of different straws
Lösung für die Maker-Szene: Biokunststoff aus 3D-Druck wiederverwendbar Gute Nachrichten für Fans des 3D-Drucks: Abfälle aus Polymilchsäure (PLA) lassen sich in kürzester Zeit enzymatisch depolymerisieren und ohne Qualitätsverlust erneut einsetzen
King’s scientists discover enzyme used in laundry detergent can recycle single-use plastics New method of chemical recycling achieves full degradation of plastics within 24 hours
Wissenschaftler entdecken, dass ein in Waschmitteln verwendetes Enzym Einwegkunststoffe recyceln kann Neue Methode des chemischen Recyclings ermöglicht den vollständigen Abbau von Kunststoffen innerhalb von 24 Stunden
8 February 20244 February 2024 Carbon in concrete: Building on CO2 A team led by Pietro Lura is developing a process for integrating biochar into concrete
Kohlenstoff im Beton: Auf CO2 bauen Ein Team rund um Abteilungsleiter Pietro Lura an der Empa entwickelt ein Verfahren, wie Pflanzenkohle praxistauglich in Beton integriert werden kann
Marchi & Fildi: blending tradition with innovation Sustainability is said to remain a cornerstone for Marchi & Fildi, with natural, certified fibers and biodegradable blends dominating the collection
Microbial decomposition of biodegradable plastics on the deep-sea floor Several dominant microorganisms are carrying genes potentially encoding plastic-degrading enzymes such as polyhydroxyalkanoate depolymerases and cutinases/polyesterases
Ahlstrom introduces an innovative home compostable lid for single-serve coffee capsules Ahlstrom, a leading provider of sustainable specialty materials, is proud to announce the launch of PureLid™
Is This the World’s First Compostable, Plastic-Free Sportswear Range? Exercise can be more sustainable now, thanks to Community Clothing’s new Organic Athletic sportswear line, which is free from plastics and can decompose in your garden in as little as a week
7 February 20247 February 2024 Everything you ever wanted to know about sustainable paint and coatings: The PERFECOAT Webinar Series First webinar “Towards bio-based paints and coatings – Fundamentals and an introduction to the PERFECOAT project” on 5 March 2024, 13.00-14.00CET, online
Biosurfactant and biopolymer producing microorganisms from West Kazakhstan oilfield Microorganisms can produce various biosurfactants that can replace chemical analog compounds, they are biodegradable, have a low toxicity and the ability to be obtained from renewable and cheap substrates
Playmobil’s toddler portfolio undergoes rebranding Playmobil has rebranded its toddler line as Playmobil Junior and now solely relies on plant-based materials for all its products