16 February 20246 February 2024 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
Noch mehr Spielspaß für Kleinkinder: PLAYMOBIL weltweit erster großer Spielwarenhersteller mit pflanzenbasiertem Kunststoff im kompletten Kleinkindportfolio Zugleich bekommt das Sortiment für Kleinkinder einen neuen Namen und einen neuen Look
bse Methanol selected as technology supplier for Project Green, Nigeria Nigeria imports 100 per cent of its methanol
Local Manufacturing of Sustainable Packaging: A Win-win for Business and the Environment Consumers are showing a growing preference for sustainable products, and are even ready to pay a premium for them. Research indicates that around 65% of consumers globally would choose sustainable products and services if available, and a significant majority are open to spending more on eco-friendly options
TIPA to show pioneering compostable solutions at Packaging Innovations Global packaging developer, TIPA, is set to preview its pioneering range of compostable packaging solutions in Birmingham, UK, this February
6 February 202430 January 2024 Sustainable raw materials for a green chemical industry Launch of the BEFuel project: From exhaust gases and wastewater to e-fuels and high-quality chemicals
Nachhaltige Rohstoffe für eine grüne chemische Industrie Start für das Projekt BEFuel: Von Abgasen und Abwässern zu E-Treibstoffen und hochwertigen Chemikalien
European Bioplastics Calls for Action to Accelerate Biopolymers Industrial Growth EUBP calls on the future Commission and co-legislators to develop a Biopolymers Industrial Action Plan
CJ Biomaterials Expands Consumer Application for Patented PHA Technology to a New Food Product New, eco-friendly noodle cup is the first of its kind in the country - and it is biodegradable and compostable, reducing the amount of plastic waste entering the environment
10-Punkte-Plan mit Einsparpotential von bis zu 60 Millionen Tonnen CO2 im Bausektor: Deutsche Umwelthilfe fordert verpflichtende Vorgaben für kreislauffähiges Bauen, Wiederverwendung und Recycling Die DUH sieht Bundesumweltministerin Steffi Lemke mit Blick auf die nationale Kreislaufstrategie in der Pflicht, spezifische Reduktionsziele für den Verbrauch von Primärrohstoffen durchzusetzen
studio SKLIM crafts biocomposite roof tiles with natural fibers and custom solar panels The research focuses on two main building material systems: Ke-Sol System – Kenaf Fibre Biocomposites x Solar Panel System and a Terra-Cooling System
SACMA Develops Compostable Ovenable Bag for Rotisserie Using NatureFlex™ Films Sacma are expanding their eco-friendly B.Life range with B.Life Gaia
Characterization of new cellulose fiber extracted from second generation Bitter Albizia tree The present work examines the physical, thermal tensile, and chemical properties of wood skin fibers obtained from second generation Bitter Albizia (BA) tree skin