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5 March 202526 February 2025

Mit Bioökonomie in eine kohlefreie Zukunft

Transformationscluster BioökonomieREVIER vernetzt Branchen und Kompetenzen im Rheinischen Revier

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Lactips responds to a need from packaging manufacturers and expands its range on its paper coating platform

The new CareTips® PFP344MAX sealant grade offers high sealability for optimum protection of packaged products

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Why e-methanol is a game changer for decarbonizing shipping and industry

As both a sustainable shipping fuel and a chemical feedstock, e-methanol offers a path for some of the toughest decarbonization challenges

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Wildsmith Launches 100% Home Compostable Packaging

Together with Shellworks, Wildsmith Skin developed 'Vivomer', a biopolymer derived from natural microbes and plant-based sources, offering the durability of plastic without its environmental harm

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LANXESS: Longer-lasting tires through sustainable antioxidant

LANXESS’ new rubber additive Vulkanox HS Scopeblue supports tire manufacturers in producing more sustainable, longer-lasting tires and in achieving their sustainability goals

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LANXESS: Langlebigere Reifen durch nachhaltiges Antioxidationsmittel

LANXESS unterstützt Reifenhersteller mit seinem neuen Kautschukadditiv Vulkanox HS Scopeblue dabei, nachhaltigere, langlebige Reifen zu produzieren und ihre Nachhaltigkeitsziele zu erreichen

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4 March 20254 March 2025

Unlocking CCU Potential Through Electrochemistry 

Free Webinar on 25 March 2025, 13:00-14:30 CET

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Monthly news from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), February 2025

Let's take a look at what happened in February 2025 at RCI

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GOZEN’s radical new biomaterial LUNAFORM™ scales up in first commercial range, making biodesign a reality in fashion and beyond

Biotech startup GOZEN has launched its debut LUNAFORM biomaterial range in conjunction with a new facility in Turkey and a short film

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Umweltfreundlicher Wasserstoff aus Kreislaufwirtschaft: Green Hydrogen Technology und Westfalen-Gruppe starten Kooperation

Die Green Hydrogen Technology GmbH (GHT) aus Augsburg und die Westfalen-Gruppe aus Münster gehen eine strategische Partnerschaft für Wasserstoff aus Reststoffen ein

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KINGFA opens advanced recycling facility in Spain

The company aims to expand its presence in the European market, providing solutions for plastic waste recycling, lifecycle management, and low-carbon materials

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Biozirkuläre Alternative für Frischhaltefolien und Kunststoffe

beeskin Bienenwachstücher sind eine plastikfreie, kompostierbare und wiederverwendbare Alternative zu fossil-basierten Kunststoffen

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Balrampur Chini Mills to set up PLA bio polymer unit in Uttar Pradesh

This is India’s first PLA biopolymer plant

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Metsä Group’s Kuura textile fibre shows competitive greenhouse gas emission level

Metsä Group has completed a new Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of its Kuura textile fibre. The assessment shows that Kuura’s global warming potential score is less than one-third of the next best option, viscose

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The biodegradable microbeads that scrub out plastic pollution

For companies seeking biodegradable replacements, circular and plant-based options abound, waiting to be scaled

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3 March 202527 February 2025

Green Hydrogen Production – A Key Element for Maximizing Carbon Capture & Utilisation (CCU) Benefits

Numerous European cross-sector projects for hydrogen production using large-scale electrolysers and demonstrate the growing momentum behind hydrogen as a key element of Europe's energy future

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Idemitsu Kosan and Mitsubishi Electric Start Collaboration for Use of Biomass Plastics in Home Appliances

It is essential to develop alternative materials to petroleum-derived plastics and technologies and products which leads to reduction of CO2 emissions

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Mittelstand fordert Rohstoffwende

In einem 12-Punkte-Papier hat die Mittelstandsallianz klare Forderungen an die kommende Bundesregierung formuliert

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Global Industry Leaders Join Forces to Launch Groundbreaking Automotive Plastics Circularity Pilot

A Global Impact Coalition initiative set to revolutionize automotive plastics recycling

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Compostable packaging: boosting profitability and simplifying waste management 

Gary Tee, VP Global Converting at TIPA, explores the advantages that compostable packaging offers to brands and waste management facilities, from reduced contamination rates and simplified sorting processes to new revenue streams

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Superglue Made from the Body’s Own Mucus

Scientists from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Freie Universität Berlin combined a mixture of mucilaginous and sticky proteins to produce an adhesive for biomedical applications

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Ein Superkleber aus körpereigenem Schleim

Wissenschaftlerinnen und Wissenschaftler des Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in den USA und der Freien Universität Berlin kombinierten eine Mischung aus schleimigen und klebrigen Proteinen

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28 February 202528 February 2025

Enzyme discovered from Brazilian biodiversity can revolutionize bio-refineries

Unprecedented enzyme class prospected in Brazilian soil can increase biorefinery efficiency and accelerate the sustainable production of energy and chemicals

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Win Win Water Introduces 100% Plant-Based, Biodegradable Bottles

Designed for rapid biodegradation, the bottles decompose within 90 days in commercial composting facilities as they are made from Poly Lactic Acid from sugarcane

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TECNARO und DITF mit dem „Innovationspreis Bioökonomie Baden-Württemberg 2024“ ausgezeichnet

TECNARO CEO Jürgen Pfitzer hält Keynote auf dem Bioökonomietag Baden-Württemberg 2025 und nimmt an der Podiumsdiskussion teil

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Study Reveals How Autohydrolysis is Changing Biomass Conversion

A green technology for biorefineries: A bibliometric analysis

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The LEGO Group supports carbon removal solutions to expand sustainability efforts

The LEGO Group today announced a DKK 19 million commitment towards four carbon removal projects in partnership with Climate Impact Partners and ClimeFi

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TIPA aims for improved functionality with home compostable film

TIPA has launched a home compostable high-barrier film for laminated savoury snack and crisp packaging, aiming to offer enhanced functionality and durability

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27 February 202526 February 2025

Cellulose Fibres Conference 2025 – New with Biosynthetics: Meet the Next Generation of Sustainable Fibres and Technologies

Only two weeks left to register: The upcoming conference on 12-13 March 2025 in Cologne, Germany, will pave pathways to a sustainable textile industry – Find out all Details

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Flint’s Paper Battery Technology Secures US$2 Million in Seed Funding to Revolutionize the Sustainable Energy Storage Space

Flint’s cellulose-based paper batteries are engineered from the ground up to solve critical challenges in modern energy storage

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Coffee grounds and Reishi mushroom spores can be 3D printed into a compostable alternative to plastics 

The fungal mycelium could find its applications in compostable alternatives to Styrofoam

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3D-Druck mit Kaffeesatz: Forschende entwickeln biologisch abbaubares Material auf Myzel-Basis

Das Material könnte als nachhaltige Alternative zu Styropor in Verpackungen oder für andere Anwendungen dienen

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SURFs UP project aims to boost sustainable surfactant production

The project will focus on microbial biosurfactants and it will also study chemically produced biosurfactants from lignin

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Guyenne Papier and LFI Emballages launch a cardboard yogurt pot

Carton packaging for yoghurts: a breakthrough for the food industry The yogurt pot An alternative to plastic packaging

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Der Papier-Joghurtbecher kommt – biologisch abbaubar

Labortests haben die Wirksamkeit und Sicherheit der neuartigen Lebensmittelverpackung bestätigt, teilen sie mit. Außerdem haben sie die Lösung gemeinsam zum Patent angemeldet

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26 February 20251 April 2025

Deadline 16 March: Please Submit Your Abstract to the Renewable Materials Conference (RMC)

The unique concept of showcasing all renewable materials solutions in one event covers the entire value chain from alternative carbon feedstocks in any applications

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Studie bestätigt, dass Biomasse bis 2050 20% des Kohlenstoffbedarfs im Chemiesektor decken kann, ohne die Versorgung mit Lebens- und Futtermitteln zu gefährden

Neuer Bericht der Renewable Carbon Initiative und des Biobased Industries Consortium zeigt Potenzial für eine signifikante Defossilisierung der chemischen Industrie durch Biomasse

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Avantium: Kooperation mit Amcor bei PEF-Anwendungen

Gemeinsam mit der Konzerntochter Amcor Rigid Packaging USA sollen die Möglichkeiten für die Verwendung von "Releaf" PEF zur Produktion von festen Verpackungsmitteln getestet werden

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Air Liquide announces major investments to support European decarbonization in collaboration with TotalEnergies

The project will notably supply TotalEnergies’ industrial platform through a long term contract and Air Liquide will also be able to serve additional Dutch and Belgian customers with industrial and heavy-duty mobility needs

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LG Chem Accelerates Commercial Production of 100% Plant-Based Acrylic Acid

The cosmetics industry, which increasingly demands plant-based and naturally derived ingredients without compromising functionality, is expected to be a key market for bio-acrylic acid

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25 February 202520 February 2025

Innovative Zukunftsprojekte: Sechs neue Ansiedlungsprojekte stärken NRW als Wirtschaftsstandort – Neue Runde startet 

Ministerin Neubaur: Zukunftsgerichtete Industrieansiedlungen für die Transformation und Wettbewerbsfähigkeit der Wirtschaft im Herzen Europas

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Polyplastics Launches New Eco-Friendly PLASTRONⓇ︎ LFT with Reduced Weight, Higher Rigidity, and Strong Damping

The new LFT is a composite of PP resin and uninterrupted 30% long cellulose fibers which exhibits high strength and elasticity thanks to unique spinning conditions and polymerization of the raw cellulose materials

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Origin by Ocean Launches Demo Production Facility in Otaniemi, Finland

The Otaniemi facility is the first production site in Europe to refine alginate and fucoidan from sargassum, setting a precedent for how marine biomass can be leveraged in industrial applications

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Für eine Bioökonomie der Bescheidenheit

Bioökonomische Innovationen scheinen grenzenlos. Doch vielfältige Zielkonflikte wie die Konkurrenz um Flächen müssen skeptisch machen – wie auch die vorrangige Wachstumsorientierung

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The Bioeconomy of Modesty

Bioeconomic innovation once appeared to be without limit. But many conflicts of interest such as the competition for land give rise to doubts - as does the goal of further growth

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An exclusive interview with Frederic Van Gansberghe, CEO Futerro. The Most Innovative Bioeconomy CEO 2024

To say it – in this exclusive interview with Il Bioeconomista – is Frederic Van Gansberghe, CEO of Futerro and the Most Innovative Bioeconomy CEO 2024

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Insect farming: A bioeconomy-based opportunity to revalorize plastic wastes

Biochar is proposed as the core of the system, improving entomocomposting of food waste

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24 February 202518 February 2025

Trinseo and Lapo Jointly Develop Lenses Containing Recycled PMMA Material

The demonstration lenses made of recycled polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) resins are containing a minimum of 86% recycled content

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Conserving Beauty uses compostable NatureFlex™ films

The high-performance sachet material includes a layer of NatureFlex from Futamura, laminated to paper and another biofilm for hermeticity

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AIMPLAS develops a demonstrator for the Digital Passport for plastic products

This solution officially demonstrates that plastic products comply with all European regulations