30 March 202327 March 2023 Avantium and Kvadrat sign offtake agreement for the development of PEF for interior textiles The offtake agreement gives Kvadrat the advantage of being first mover in creating PEF-based textiles for both commercial and residential interiors
Amcor, Nfinite enter into joint research agreement to leverage nanotechnology in recyclable and compostable packaging In the proof-of-concept phase of the project, Nfinite’s new coating technology will be applied to Amcor’s existing recyclable and compostable packaging material
DSM Engineering Materials helps noho launch the next stage of its sustainable furniture portfolio with EcoPaXX® The castor bean plant is highly CO2 absorbent while it is growing, giving EcoPaXX® a lower carbon footprint compared to fossil-based alternatives
Helian distributes CJ Biomaterials’ aPHA A 5,000-ton-per-year dedicated PHA plant in Indonesia was commissioned in 2022 and has been shipping its first production of amorphous aPHA since Q1 of 2022
Natürlicher Wasserstoff unter der Erde: Energie aus dem Erdkern Wissenschaftler:innen haben unter der Erdoberfläche mehr Quellen natürlichen Wasserstoffs entdeckt. Bringt das bald unendlich saubere Energie?
Exclusive interview with Vaude: A sustainably innovative outdoor outfitter René Bethmann explains their shift from fossil-based materials to renewable carbon sources, including bio-based, CO2-based, and recycled materials
Poll shows eco-conscious consumers prefer compostables to recycled plastic A new survey of consumers across the UK has found that eco-conscious consumers are more likely to prefer compostable materials over recycled plastics
Super-Dämmmaterial aus Pflanzenrohstoffen Start-up mit TU Hamburg-Beteiligung stellt nachhaltige Aerogele her
EPA approves D5 fuel pathway for Martinez biorefinery Martinez Renewables is a 50/50 joint venture between Marathon Petroleum Corp. and Neste Corp. that has converted Marathon’s existing refinery in Martinez, California, to renewable diesel production
29 March 20235 May 2023 Webinar Series Green Renewable Solutions 2023 Hosted by Wageningen University & Research, The Netherlands and nova-Institute, Germany
L’Oréal Becomes Third Global Company to Invest in Geno-led Venture for Sustainably Sourced Ingredients New investment promotes Green Sciences for the creation of highly innovative ingredient alternatives
Biofuels: Sustainable land use instead of land consumption Rapeseed as a raw material for biodiesel production has been certified as sustainable since 2010 and also contributes significantly to the nutrition of farm animals, which in turn contribute to human nutrition
EU soll Öko-Standards für Bauprodukte setzen Die anstehende Novellierung der EU-Bauproduktenverordnung bietet eine wichtige Chance für den Klima- und Ressourcenschutz. Ein Verbändebündnis fordert Informationspflichten für Hersteller von Bauprodukten, hohe Mindestanforderungen zum Öko-Design und verpflichtende ökologische Beschaffungskriterien
FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Bold Goals and Priorities to Advance American Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing The Biden-Harris Administration is announcing new bold goals and priorities that will catalyze action inside and outside of government to advance American biotechnology and biomanufacturing
Biden sets US goal to replace 90% of plastics with biomaterials President Joe Biden's administration is setting a goal of replacing 90 percent of fossil-fuel based plastics with bio-based alternatives over the next two decades
28 March 202323 March 2023 Net-Zero Industry Act: Making the EU the home of clean technologies manufacturing and green jobs Together with the proposal for a European Critical Raw Materials Act and the reform of the electricity market design, the Net-Zero Industry Act sets out a clear European framework to reduce the EU's reliance on highly concentrated imports
Net Zero Industry Act: Kommission will bessere Bedingungen und mehr Investitionen für saubere Technologien in Europa Zusammen mit der Initiative zu kritischen Rohstoffen und der Reform des Strommarktdesigns schaffen die Vorschläge zur Netto-Null-Industrie einen klaren Rahmen, um die Abhängigkeit der EU von Importen zu verringern
Urgent climate action can secure a liveable future for all In 2018, IPCC highlighted the unprecedented scale of the challenge required to keep warming to 1.5°C. Five years later, that challenge has become even greater due to a continued increase in greenhouse gas emissions
IPCC Synthesebericht: Fingerzeig und erhobener Zeigefinger Der Weltklimarat warnt vor unabsehbaren Folgen, wenn die CO₂-Emissionen nicht drastisch reduziert werden
Researchers Separate Cotton From Polyester in Blended Fabric The North-Carolina-State-University scientists use a “cocktail” of enzymes in a mildly acidic solution to chop up cellulose in cotton so it will “fall out” of the blended woven structure
EU-Gesetz zu Carbon Farming nur ‚erster Schritt‘ hin zu CO₂-Senken Die von der EU-Kommission vorgeschlagene Verordnung zu CO2-Senken ist laut einem Kommissionsbeamten lediglich der erste Schritt hin zu dem Ziel, negative Emissionen in der Landwirtschaft zu zertifizieren, zu vergüten und möglicherweise auch zu handeln
27 March 202324 March 2023 Six Materials Nominated for the Innovation Award “Renewable Material of the Year 2023” New materials will enable sustainable products in areas such as textiles, cosmetics, packaging, as well as elastic and biodegradable materials for a variety of applications. Participants at the “Renewable Materials Conference” will vote for the winners
Sechs Materialien für den Innovationspreis „Renewable Material of the Year 2023“ nominiert Neue Materialien ermöglichen nachhaltige Produkte in Bereichen wie Textilien, Kosmetik, Verpackungen sowie elastische und biologisch abbaubare Materialien für eine Vielzahl von Anwendungen. Teilnehmende der „Renewable Materials Conference“ stimmen über die Gewinner ab
Bioplastics International Gets US Patent Pending for World’s First Sugar Cane Polyvinyl Alcohol to End Plastic Pollution Bioplastics International Gets US Patent Pending for World's First Sugar Cane Polyvinyl Alcohol to Stop the Destruction of Plastic Pollution
Fungus points the way to stronger, more lightweight materials The tinder fungus’s newly discovered properties are inspiring biodegradable alternatives to current plastics and other materials
Pilz weist Weg zu stärkeren, leichteren Werkstoffen Die neu entdeckten Eigenschaften des Zunderschwamms bieten Inspiration zu biologisch abbaubaren Alternativen für gängige Kunststoffe und andere Materialien
Green hydrogen: How photoelectrochemical water splitting may become competitive The energy payback time of photoelectrochemical "green" hydrogen production can be reduced dramatically, the study shows
Grüner Wasserstoff: Wie photoelektrochemische Zellen wettbewerbsfähig werden könnten Die Zeit für die Energie-Rückgewinnung des direkten Ansatztes mit der PEC-Zelle kann damit drastisch verkürzt werden, zeigt eine neue Studie aus dem HZB
24 March 202321 March 2023 From the Sea to the Sky: United Invests $5 Million in Algae-based Fuel Producer Viridos This investment will support the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) made from algae
SAF aus Algen: United Airlines investiert in weitere Zukunftsinnovation Fünf Millionen US-Dollar Investition in Viridos über den UAV Sustainable Flight Fund
What is the difference between ‘biodegradable’ and ‘compostable’? Any product is 'biodegradable' in compost under aerobic conditions when it can be broken down by the action of microorganisms in the presence of oxygen
Lastenrad-Container aus Flachsfasern Das Schwerlast-Fahrrad der Universität Stuttgart und der Firma Radkutsche soll mehr Nachhaltigkeit in den innerstädtischen Lieferverkehr bringen
New From Purecare: Sustainable Infrared for Restful Sleep Purecare’s philosophy is embodied in their name. Every fiber and stitch of their bedding products are created to give the best possible sleep quality to everyone, everywhere
An Astronomical Milestone: phade® Has Replaced 1 Billion Plastic Straws with a Sustainable Marine Biodegradable, Home and Industrial Compostable Alternative Eliminating enough plastic straws from the planet to reach halfway to the moon, phade® manufacturer WinCup, Inc. aims to get all the way there and beyond in its battle against plastic pollution
23 March 202320 March 2023 OQ Chemicals Launches World’s First Bio-Based ISCC PLUS Certified Isononanoic Acid Isononanoic acid is widely used in the production of various industrial and consumer goods, such as energy-efficient lubricants, plasticizers, and surfactants
Neste begrüßt die Pläne der deutschen Regierungskoalition zur Zulassung des Verkaufs von 100% synthetischen Reinkraftstoffen in Deutschland als wichtigen Schritt im Kampf gegen den Klimawandel Die geplante Zulassung wird das Inverkehrbringen und die Nutzung in Reinformvon e-fuels oder erneuerbarem Diesel in Deutschland in allen Segmenten zeitnah erlauben
Neste welcomes the German government’s plan to approve the sales of 100% synthetic fuels in Germany as an important step in the fight against climate change The planned approval by the government would in the near future allow 100% renewable diesel to be sold and used unblended in all segments in Germany
100% naturally sourced yarn: RadiciGroup launches Biofeel® Eleven At Performance Days, the new sustainable product for luxury garments, sportswear and workwear
Garn zu 100% natürlichen Ursprungs: Biofeel® Eleven der RadiciGroup Das neue nachhaltige Produkt für Designer-, Sport- und Berufskleidung auf der Performance Days
22 March 202317 March 2023 FKuR: New dishwasher-safe bioplastics and natural-colored recyclates from FKuR Distribution of EuCertPlast certified PE and PP recyclates from Kaskada Ltd.
FKuR: Neue spülmaschinenfeste Biokunststoffe und naturfarbene Rezyklate Distribution von EuCertPlast-zertifizierten PE- und PP-Rezyklaten von Kaskada Ltd.
Ingevity to highlight Capa® caprolactone high performance polyol technology and expanded vegetable oil-based offerings at the European Coatings Show 2023 The coatings application manager at Ingevity, Amanda Tosh, will present a study on the benefits achieved when using polycaprolactone-based polyols in 2K polyurethane coatings
Reducing the footprint with bio-based dyes Pili aims to replace petroleum-based indigo with a bio-based indigo to reduce dependence on petroleum and cut CO2 emissions associated with production by more than 50%
IKT: Biokunststoffe aus Mikroalgen Über die Stoffumwandlung von CO2 durch genmodifizierte Mikroalgen lassen sich kostengünstige Produktionsbedingungen für PHB schaffen
Herts researchers develop building coating that uses bacteria to protect and self-repair against erosion University of Hertfordshire scientists together with the manufacturing expertise of UK Hempcrete Ltd are developing a pre-production prototype
Neue Methode zur Menthol-Synthese Mülheimer Forscher publizieren ihre Ergebnisse in der Zeitschrift „Nature“
21 March 202316 March 2023 Carbon fibers from lignin – a new process for economical production Lignin as an inexpensive raw starting material for the production of carbon fibers has so far received little attention in industrial production
Carbonfasern auf der Basis von Holz – kostensparend und umweltfreundlich Lignin als kostengünstiges und in großen Mengen verfügbares Ausgangsmaterial für die Herstellung von Carbonfasern hat bisher kaum Beachtung in der industriellen Fertigung gefunden
OrthoLite® Announces Exclusive Partnership with Novamont to Create the First Circular Foam Material Solution in Footwear OrthoLite Cirql foam is a patented footwear material from Novamont’s world-leading bio-based, compostable and recyclable polymer