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7 February 20236 February 2023

Replacing single-use plastic film with algae-based biodegradable edible film

A promising project in line with the EU objectives of fighting plastic pollution aims to create a substitute for single-use plastic film in conserving frozen fish

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Artificial photosynthesis uses sunlight to make biodegradable plastic

Synthesis of fumaric acid by a new method of artificial photosynthesis, using sunlight

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6 February 20231 February 2023

Turning food waste into biodegradable bioplastics

Researchers in the Virginia Tech College of Agriculture and Life Sciences received a $2.4 million USDA grant to create affordable bioplastics and reduce plastic waste remaining both on land and in the sea

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Deutscher Holzmarkt reguliert sich selbst

Sinnvolle Holzverwendung braucht kein Ordnungsrecht

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Bioplastics project shows juicy results

The first round project in collaborative effort with Uuvipak aims to lower the use of single-use plastics by improving the functional properties of citrus peels for use as a bioplastic material

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Vor 81 Jahren: Als Henry Ford den Cannabis-Trabi erfand

Ziemlich schick und sehr einmalig: Im Januar 1942 wurde das Konzept für ein besonderes Auto patentiert. Doch der einzige Prototyp ist verschollen, und viele Fragen bleiben offen

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An introduction to bioplastics in medical applications

From medical blisters to body implants, medical plastics are extensively used in the healthcare sector. They have been considered as potential materials for tools and products used in medicine

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Rethinking a waste product of the timber processing industry

Adhesive-free bark panels

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Ein Abfallprodukt der Holzwirtschaft neu gedacht

Klebstofffreie Platten aus Baumrinde

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3 February 20231 February 2023

Medizinisches Plastik vom Feld

BIOVOX entwickelt Biokunststoffe für die Gesundheitsbranche

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GoDanuBio’s contribution to the bioeconomisation of the Danube Region

GoDanuBio supported the set-up of policy frameworks and participative governance schemes in the participating regions. The main topics were circular bioeconomy, sustainable rural development and rural-urban interactions

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Aufbruch zu mehr Bioökonomie im Donauraum

Nach seinem erfolgreichen Abschluss blickt das Projekt „GoDanuBio“ auf zweieinhalb Jahre Projektzeitraum zurück und präsentiert seine Ergebnisse

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Hemp makes a comeback in the construction industry

According to a European Commission report, the carbon sequestering properties of hemp are remarkable and hemp blocks are better at insulating from heat and sound than brick and concrete

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Braskem joins the Renewable Carbon Initiative

Braskem (São Paulo, Brazil), the global leader in biobased polymer production, has joined the Renewable Carbon Initiative as part of its commitment to achieving carbon neutrality

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Cat’s claw, a promising vegetal antibiotic

Bacterial resistance to antibiotics is on the rise; generally, this is looked upon as a serious problem

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2 February 20237 February 2023

From Fibre Production to Recycling and Policy – The Final Program of the Cellulose Fibres Conference 2023

International experts will discuss hot topics along the entire cellulose fibre value chain at the upcoming Cellulose Fibres Conference, 8–9 March 2023 in Cologne and online

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Von der Faserproduktion über Recycling bis hin zu politischen Rahmenbedingungen – Das finale Programm der Cellulose Fibres Conference 2023

Internationale Experten und Expertinnen diskutieren auf der kommenden Cellulose Fibres Conference vom 8. bis 9. März 2023 in Köln und online aktuelle Themen entlang der gesamten Wertschöpfungskette der Cellulosefasern

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University of Coimbra joins project to create a European Network for Circular Bioeconomy

With an estimated duration of three years and a budget of three million euros, funded by the European Union (EU), BioRural involves about two dozen partners from 14 different countries

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Buchbesprechung: Kunststoffe im Kreislauf

Vom Recycling zur Rohstoffwende

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AFYREN chooses Thailand for its second biobased organic acids plant, entering a partnership project with Mitr Phol, a global leader in the sugar industry

Mitr Phol will optimize its industrial circular platform, “From Waste to Value” model with high value-added biobased outlets for its sugarcane co-products

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LVMH and Dow intend to collaborate to improve sustainable packaging across major perfume and cosmetics brands

Bio-based and circular plastics to be integrated into several of the beauty multinational’s product applications

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Sugarcane Bagasse as Aggregate in Composites for Building Blocks

The materials used in the experimental research were sugarcane bagasse (SCB) as an aggregate; aerial lime, SCB ash, Alentejo and Labruge soil, and metakaolin as binders; as an additive, sodium borate or borax

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1 February 20231 February 2023

Bio-basierte Systeme durch verständliche Verbraucherkommunikation stärken – Das 3-CO Projekt

Im Februar 2023 startet das Horizon Europe Forschungsprojekt 3-CO, das darauf abzielt, Konsum nachhaltiger zu gestalten und die Leistung und die Wettbewerbsfähigkeit europäischer bio-basierter Systeme zu verbessern. Hauptaugenmerk liegt dabei auf verbesserten verbraucherorientierten Kennzeichnungs- und Zertifizierungssysteme für industrielle bio-basierte Produkte

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Monthly news from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), January 2023

Lets take a look at what happened in January 2023 at RCI

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Avantium and Henkel sign offtake agreement on FDCA for adhesives to be used in electronics applications

Henkel has tested and positively evaluated the feasibility of FDCA for the use of polyurethane adhesives and is making an important contribution to climate protection by embracing innovative solutions that facilitate recycling and enable CO2 savings across the value chain

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Warum der NS-Staat auf einen Biokunststoff baute

Das nationalsozialistische Deutschland strebte nach einer rohstoffautarken Wirtschaft – unter anderem mithilfe der cellulosebasierten Vulkanfiber. Wirtschaft und Bevölkerung hatten sich frühzeitig umzugewöhnen

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Sweden’s Ekolution supplies insulation for ‘world’s largest’ hemp project

Hemp insulation materials combined with advanced solar energy infrastructure in a new project are a milestone for the whole hemp industry and in particular hemp building materials

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Phillips 66 Achieves ISCC PLUS Certification to Turn Oil from Waste Plastics into Feedstocks at its Sweeny Refinery

Texas refinery meets standards to process pyrolysis oil from hard-to-recycle waste plastics into sustainable feedstocks

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Small Grains, Big Impact

Hansgrohe switches to new, sustainable ABS material for chrome-plated product components

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Kleine Körnchen, große Wirkung

Hansgrohe setzt auf neuen, nachhaltigen ABS-Werkstoff für verchromte Produktkomponenten

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31 January 202326 January 2023

“Fuels of the future”: Biofuel industry blames Federal Environment Minister Steffi Lemke for missed climate protection targets in the transport sector

The Federal Ministry for the Environment, supported by Federal Minister of Agriculture, Cem Özdemir, risks derailing climate change mitigation in the transport sector; the climate protection targets are becoming unachievable

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„Kraftstoffe der Zukunft“: Biokraftstoffbranche macht Bundesumweltministerin Steffi Lemke verantwortlich für das Verfehlen der Klimaschutzziele im Verkehr

Das Bundesumweltministerium fährt mit Unterstützung von Bundeslandwirtschaftsminister Cem Özdemir den Klimaschutz im Verkehr vor die Wand, die Klimaziele werden unerfüllbar

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Wingram Introduces a Green & Sustainable Material: BioAcetate S70

BioAcetate S70’s primary usage is within the eyewear industry. Alternative applications include but are not limited to, household appliances, electronic cigarette parts, and smart phone accessories and covers

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HeiQ AeoniQ™ turns into a piece of garment for the first time by HUGO BOSS

HUGO BOSS reveals the first Polo Shirt replacing 87% polyester with HeiQ AeoniQ™ fiber

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30 January 202325 January 2023

LanzaJet Freedom Pines Fuels Receives EPA Fuel Pathway Approval

Milestone for Soperton, GA Facility Marks First-Ever EPA Approval for Ethanol as a Feedstock for Production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel

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Erste industrielle Produktionsstätte von Pflanzenkohle gestartet

Basierend auf Carbon-Dioxide-Removal-Technologie wurde mit der industriellen Produktion von Pflanzenkohle begonnen. Die Econnext-Tochter CircularCarbon nahm dafür jetzt in Hamburg die erste Karbonisierungsanlage für Reststoffe aus der Kakaoproduktion in Betrieb

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27 January 202324 January 2023

Evonik Catalysts strengthen market position through further expanding its innovative portfolio

Evonik is pooling its expertise and integrating its alkoxides business into the Catalysts Business Line

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Evonik Catalysts stärken Marktposition durch den Ausbau des Portfolios

Evonik bündelt seine Kompetenzen und integriert das Geschäft mit Alkoholaten in das Geschäftsgebiet Catalysts

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Rimax’s New Eco-Conscious Pet Line ‘Made With UBQ™’ Commercially Launches Across Colombia

UBQ Materials’ Climate Positive Thermoplastic, UBQ™, Replaces Oil-based Plastics to Reduce Carbon Footprint of Rimax’s Sustainable Pet Line

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Do Plants Clean the Air? The Future of Air Purifying Plants

Recent studies have proven that houseplants offer health benefits like improving concentration and productivity, reducing stress levels, and boosting your mood

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Kelheim Fibres begrüßt EU-Einigung zu entwaldungsfreien Lieferketten

Da die EU als einer der größten Wirtschaftsräume der Welt ein großer Verbraucher von holzbasierten Rohstoffen ist, kann das neue Gesetz signifikant dazu beitragen, die weltweite Entwaldung und Waldschädigung zu reduzieren sowie bedrohte Waldflächen zu schützen

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Kelheim Fibres welcomes EU agreement on deforestation-free supply chains

As one of the largest economies worldwide, the EU is a major consumer of wood-based raw materials. Therefore, the new law can significantly contribute to reducing global deforestation and forest degradation as well as protecting threatened forest areas

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Henkel signs agreement with Shell on renewable-based ingredients for Persil®, Purex® and all® brands

Shell to replace approximately 200,000 tonnes of fossil feedstocks with renewable feedstocks for cleaning ingredients used in Henkel’s largest laundry brands in North America. A third-party certified mass balance approach will be used

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Henkel und Shell unterzeichnen Vertrag für den Einsatz von nachwachsenden Rohstoffen

Shell möchte rund 200.000 Tonnen fossile durch nachwachsende Waschmittelrohstoffe ersetzen

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26 January 202317 December 2024

New tailwind for renewable carbon plastics in EU policy?

nova-Institute’s take on the recently published EU proposal for a Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation as well as the new policy framework for biobased, biodegradable and compostable plastics

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Asahi Kasei collaborates on development of recycling technology for inexpensive, high-quality carbon fiber – Enabling a closed-loop recycling system for carbon fiber

Together with its project partners at the National Institute of Technology at Kitakyushu College and the Tokyo University of Science, Asahi Kasei has developed a recycling method that allows carbon fibers to be extracted from CFRP or carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastics (CFRTP) used in automobiles

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Neue Recyclingtechnologie ermöglicht geschlossenen Recyclingkreislauf für hochwertige und kostengünstige Kohlefasern

Gemeinsam mit seinen Projektpartnern Kitakyushu College und der Tokyo University of Science hat Asahi Kasei eine Recycling-Methode entwickelt, die es ermöglicht, Kohlefasern aus in Fahrzeugen verwendeten Verbundstoffen zu extrahieren

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Solvay launches bio-circular silica in Europe, with expansion plans in North America

Solvay’s new circular highly dispersible silica (HDS), supported by global tire manufacturers, will significantly increase the use of sustainable raw material and reduce the CO2 footprint in the tire industry

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Positive climate effect from utilization of forest residues

New report by Bioenergy Europe shows that ‘the utilisation of forest residues for bioenergy will have a positive climate effect until 2050'

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Braskem mulls bio-PP plant in the USA

Just like the company’s ethanol-based polyethylene (PE), Baskem’s bio-PP is expected to be a drop-in solution with the same technical properties and recyclability found in fossil-based PP