25 August 202317 December 2024 Betrachtung der Nutzung von Nahrungs- und Futtermittelpflanzen als Rohstoffe für biobasierte Materialien Diskussion um Biomassenutzung und Ernährungssicherheit
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
Biodegradability of plastics: discussion paper This paper was produced in collaboration with The University of Queensland and is available on their website here
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
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
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
How bacteria can be “tamed” for sustainable plastics production Research team at Giessen University develops new system for tailored control of gene expression
Wie sich Bakterien für eine nachhaltige Kunststoffproduktion „zähmen“ lassen Forschungsteam der Universität Gießen entwickelt neues System zur maßgeschneiderten Kontrolle der Genexpression
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
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
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
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
Pflanzenkohle soll aktiven Beitrag zum Klimaschutz leisten Ministerin Michaela Kaniber startet Förderung von sechs Pyrolyse-Anlagen zu Demonstrationszwecken
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
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
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
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
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
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
Fliege wird zu biologisch abbaubarem Plastik Texanische Forscher eröffnen neben Futtermittel eine zweite Nutzungsmöglichkeit für das Insekt
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
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™
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
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
Biofolie aus Orangenschalen für Lebensmittel Brasilianische Wissenschaftler erreichen Stabilisierung mit Chitin aus Schalentierpanzern
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
17 August 202314 August 2023 Bacteria as Blacksmiths ISTA scientists use a bath of swimming bacteria to assemble unconventional materials
Bakterien als Schmiede ISTA Wissenschafter:innen nutzen ein Bad mit schwimmenden Bakterien um unkonventionelle Materialien zu formen
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
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
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
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
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"
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™
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
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
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
15 August 202310 August 2023 Making bioplastics that are easier to compost MSU research shows how putting starch into a bio-based polymer can make it more compostable, helping divert plastic waste
Biologisch abbaubare Stretchfolie macht die Logistik nachhaltiger Ein Forschungskonsortium unter der Leitung von Fraunhofer Austria hat einen biobasierten Kunststoff entwickelt, der ohne Rückstände kompostierbar ist
ADBioplastics develops together with Borges International Group compostable single-use packaging for extra virgin olive oil The TecnoBi product line is OK Compost certified by TÜV Austria, which guarantees that, under industrial conditions, the material reaches the disintegration stage within a maximum of 3 months
Valorization of Honduran Agro-Food Waste to Produce Bioplastics Yucca, taro, and banana fruit agro-waste share upcycling potential for bioplastic cosmetic packaging
New chemical process makes it easier to craft amino acids that don’t exist in nature Chemists describe a powerful new way to create new-to-nature, 'unnatural' amino acids, which could find use in protein-based therapies and open up novel branches of organic chemistry
Neues chemisches Verfahren erleichtert die Herstellung von Aminosäuren, die in der Natur nicht vorkommen Chemiker beschreiben einen leistungsfähigen neuen Weg zur Herstellung von neuartigen, "unnatürlichen" Aminosäuren, die in proteinbasierten Therapien Verwendung finden und neue Zweige der organischen Chemie erschließen könnten
14 August 20238 August 2023 AIMPLAS participates in a European project to develop environmentally sustainable printed electronics International team of researchers is developing metal-free electronic components from bio-derived adhesives, conductive inks and flexible substrates
Umweltfreundliche gedruckte Elektronik aus Biokunststoff Ein internationales Forschungsteam entwickelt metallfreie Elektronik aus biologisch hergestellten Klebstoffen, leitfähigen Tinten und flexiblen Substraten
CJ Biomaterials Launches New Website to Showcase its Revolutionary PHA Technology Site visitors can learn about CJ Biomaterials’ patented PHA-technology, its market applications and reach out to partner on new product development
BioBaseLab setzt auf Innovationsforschung im Alpenraum Plattform für innovative Projekte stärkt alpenweite Kreislaufwirtschaft
Eggshell derived biomaterial reduces plastic content by half Products made with GEX are recyclable, and employing the resin with other plastic materials can aid companies meet upcoming plastic reduction mandates with its eco-certification for waste, plastic, and carbon reduction
Massiver Einbruch in allen Bereichen Ergebnis der Konjunkturumfrage Nachwachsende Rohstoffe von C.A.R.M.E.N. e.V. für das Frühjahr 2023
UPM Biochemicals acquires SunCoal Industries UPM Biochemicals has acquired SunCoal Industries GmbH, a German-based company that developed a unique technology portfolio to produce performance products from renewable raw materials