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21 July 202319 July 2023

Certification Scheme DINplus Home Compostable Carrier Bags

Since July 2023, DIN CERTCO GmbH offers a new certification scheme according to the new standard EN 17427:2022 "Packaging - Requirements and test scheme for carrier bags suitable for treatment in well-managed home composting installations"

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Zertifizierungsprogramm DINplus Heimkompostierbare Tragetaschen

Seit Juli 2023 bietet die DIN CERTCO GmbH ein neues Zertifizierungssystem nach der neuen Norm DIN EN 17427:2022 „Verpackung - Anforderungen an und Prüfmethoden für heimkompostierbare Tragetaschen in einer kontrollierten Heimkompostieranlage“ an

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EU-Forschungsprojekt stellt biobasiertes, biologisch abbaubares und nachhaltiges Plastik her

Durch die im Projekt BIO-PLASTICS EUROPE entwickelten nachhaltigen Strategien und Lösungen für die Herstellung und Verwendung biobasierter Kunststoffe soll die EU-Kunststoffstrategie unterstützt und die Kreislaufwirtschaft gefördert werden

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Alfa Laval and RWDC Industries announce joint development agreement to advance circular economy solutions

Combined expertise will accelerate scale-up of sustainable materials production to reduce global reliance on single-use, petroleum-based plastics

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Regenerative Agriculture Outcome Framework

Textile Exchange’s Regenerative Agriculture Outcome Framework lays out the key indicators that make for a regenerative system – encouraging collaboration by including expectations for both brands and growers

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Neue biologisch abbaubare Kunststoffe sind in Ihrem Hinterhof kompostierbar

Ein Team unter der Leitung von Forschern der University of Washington hat neue Biokunststoffe entwickelt, die in der gleichen Zeitspanne abgebaut werden wie eine Bananenschale in einer Komposttonne im Hinterhof

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20 July 202319 July 2023

When Introducing Bioeconomy Get People on Board

Just like others, green industries are also battling “NIMBYism.”

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Wer Bioökonomie einführen will, muss Menschen mitnehmen

Auch grüne Industrien kämpfen mit dem „Sankt-Florians-Prinzip“

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19 July 202317 July 2023

Borealis übernimmt Rialti S.p.A., einen führenden europäischen Hersteller recycelter Polypropylen Compounds

Borealis gibt die Unterzeichnung einer Vereinbarung zur Übernahme von Rialti, einem der führenden europäischen Hersteller von mechanisch recycelten Polypropylen (PP) Compounds für Spritzguss und Extrusion, bekannt

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Syclus choses Axens to provide Atol® technology for Europe’s first ethanol-based renewable ethylene production plant

Syclus intends to build and operate a plant for the production of renewable ethylene from sustainable ethanol in Chemelot Industrial Park, Geleen, The Netherlands

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Can Cellulose Fibers Fill the Cotton Gap?

Cellulose as a Raw Material Could Be the Answer to Future Textile Demand

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Relement successfully completed pilot plant run for bio MPA

Relement proudly announces a major milestone achieved: the successful completion of a ground-breaking pilot plant run to produce 3-methylphthalic anhydride (bio MPA)

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18 July 202317 July 2023

Shaping the sustainable fibre future with cellulose fibres – Abstract submissions open for the Celullose Fibres Conference 2024

Rising demand for renewable fibres meets bio-based and biodegradable cellulose fibres as a breakthrough solution for the future

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Mit Cellulosefasern die Zukunft nachhaltiger Fasern gestalten – Einreichungen von Abstracts für die Cellulose Fibres Conference 2024 ab sofort möglich

Die steigende Nachfrage nach erneuerbaren Fasern trifft auf bio-basierte und biologisch abbaubare Cellulosefasern als bahnbrechende Lösung für die Zukunft

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New biodegradable plastics are compostable in your backyard

A team led by researchers at the University of Washington has developed new bioplastics that degrade on the same timescale as a banana peel in a backyard compost bin

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Gemeinsam zu mehr Nachhaltigkeit in der Chemieindustrie

Kuraray Europe treibt geschlossene Rohstoffkreisläufe für Kunststoffe voran

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14 July 202311 July 2023

Deforestation-free supply chains

New rules in force, 18 months transition period

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Entwaldungsfreie Lieferketten

Neue Regeln in Kraft, 18 Monate Übergangsfrist

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13 July 202310 July 2023

Heimischer grüner Wasserstoff konkurrenzfähiger als erwartet

Vor Veröffentlichung der überarbeiteten Wasserstoffstrategie der Bundesregierung: Der Landesverband Erneuerbare Energien NRW stellt Studie des Wuppertal Instituts zu Bedarfen, Kosten und Entwicklungspfaden von Wasserstoff in Deutschland vor

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Cat Footwear x Piñatex

Piñatex partners with Cat Footwear for an eco-inspired collection of shoes designed to leave less footprint on the planet

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Bioenergy Europe releases Biogas Statistical Report 2023

Bioenergy Europe released its Biogas Statistical Report 2023, in collaboration with the European Biogas Association (EBA) on June 21st

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Scientists make common pain killers from pine trees instead of crude oil

Common drugs such as paracetamol and ibuprofen can be made from a chemical from pine trees instead of crude oil products

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Wissenschaftler stellen gängige Schmerzmittel aus Kiefern statt aus Erdöl her

Neue Methode wandelt Terpentin-Bestandteil in eine Reihe wertvoller chemischer Grundbausteine für Parfüms, Kunststoffe und Medikamente wie Ibuprofen um

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12 July 20236 July 2023

Electrons and microbes are the decisive factor in this

Leipzig research team develops process for bio-based nylon

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Elektronen und Mikroben als entscheidende Helfer

Leipziger Forschungsteam entwickelt Verfahren für biobasiertes Nylon

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Government Minister visits Celtic Renewables on launch of new Circular Economy Bill

New legislation to tackle waste by improving recycling rates and increasing reuse has been published by the Scottish Government

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Q2 2023 Forisk Wood Fiber Review

Paper and Packaging’s Slowdown Is Starting to Impact U.S. Wood Prices

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Holiferm and Fibenol join forces to develop sustainable biosurfactants from wood residues

Holiferm and Fibenol join forces to develop biosurfactants using Fibenol's wood sugars

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Bio-based textiles from banana waste? Innovative initiative approved in Pakistan

Project, approved by Global Environment Facility, will receive a $3.73 million grant

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11 July 20236 July 2023

The chameleon effect

Is it possible to 3D print biodegradable sensors and displays?

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Der Chamäleon-Effekt

Mittels 3D-Druck biologisch abbaubare Sensoren und Displays herstellen?

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IFF Pioneers Designed Enzymatic Biomaterials Technology Platform to Deliver Sustainable Biopolymers

IFF announced the launch of its new-to-the-world Designed Enzymatic Biomaterials (DEB) technology for the development of biobased materials at scale

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Production Operations at AFYREN NEOXY Plant Make Significant Progress

Production of several tons of products and first deliveries to customers. Operation units reliability improvement to start continuous production and gradually increase volumes

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Caremelt® mit dem Ernst-Pelz-Preis ausgezeichnet

TITK erhält den Ernst-Pelz-Preis für wegweisenden biobasierten Klebstoff Caremelt®

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Field to fiber hemp technology

An advanced industrial hemp processing line has been delivered to a major customer in Turkey by Tatham, who had many discussions about its machinery for the processing of natural staple fibers at the recent ITMA 2023 in Milan/Italy

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Commission tables proposal for 30% cut in EU food waste by 2030

The European Commission has proposed legally binding targets to reduce food waste by 2030, including a 30% reduction for households, restaurants, and retail, but organisations and lawmakers warn it does not match international ambition to halve food waste

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Timbercard

Weltweit erste plastikfreie Holzkarte für nachhaltigeren Zahlungsverkehr

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10 July 20236 July 2023

Study shows hemp captures as much carbon as forests when used for construction materials

Titled "Unlocking Carbon Transfer: Wood and Hemp for Sustainable Construction", this study delves into the environmental implications of utilizing these biomass sources in the construction industry

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Floral foam made from cut flowers

Environmentally friendly alternative to phenol formaldehyde foams

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Blumensteckschaum aus Schnittblumen

Umweltverträgliche Alternative zu Phenol-Formaldehyd-Schaumstoffen

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Advanced Biochemical (Thailand) Business Transfers to Parent Company AGC Vinythai

The ABT business is completely transferring to its parent company, AGC Vinythai Public Company Limited, on 3rd July, 2023

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How can a shift to a circular economy in the EU contribute to a climate-neutral Europe?

Shifting to a circular economy model is perceived as crucial for the European Union to achieve its goal of becoming climate-neutral by 2050

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7 July 20235 July 2023

La Mède: A Multipurpose Facility for the Energies of Tomorrow

TotalEnergies’s La Mède facility is a powerhouse for the energy sources of tomorrow, which are set to drive growth for the Company and the local region

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BioBased Circular Proposal with Avantium selected by National Growth Fund for funding to make plant-based materials

The Dutch cabinet announced that the National Growth Fund (Nationaal Groeifonds) has selected the BioBased Circular (BBC) proposal[i] for funding

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Poland provides untapped opportunities for Europe’s bio-based sector and green growth

The Bio-based Industries Consortium (BIC), Europe’s leading industry association putting circularity, innovation and sustainability at the heart of the European bioeconomy, has published an updated version of its Country Report on Poland

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World’s tallest wooden wind turbine tower being built in Sweden

The company’s first commercial installation is being built for the energy company Varberg Energi

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Excitement grows about ‘natural hydrogen’ as huge reserves found in France

While carrying out work to check the risk of firedamp pockets in the abandoned mines of the Lorraine region in May, La Française d’Énergie (FDE) discovered a large deposit of natural hydrogen, igniting hopes that it could be a game changer in Europe’s energy transition

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Frankreich jubelt über riesiges unterirdisches Wasserstoffvorkommen

Im Mai entdeckte La Française d’Énergie (FDE) in Lothringen ein großes Vorkommen an natürlichem Wasserstoff. Es könnte sich dabei um einen Wendepunkt bei der Energiewende in Europa handeln

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6 July 20234 July 2023

Sustainable adhesion: Ceresana investigates the world market for biobased adhesives

Adhesives make many environmentally friendly products possible: lightweight car bodies and batteries for electromobility, insulation glazing for facades and insulating panels as well as corrugated cardboard packaging or simple paper bags

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Nachhaltige Haftung: Ceresana untersucht den Weltmarkt für Bio-Klebstoffe

Klebstoffe ermöglichen viele umweltfreundliche Erzeugnisse: Leichtbau-Karosserien und Batterien für Elektromobilität, Isolierverglasungen für Fassaden und Dämmstoff-Platten ebenso wie Wellpappe-Verpackungen oder einfache Papiertüten