3 January 202322 December 2022 The Digest’s 2022 Multi-Slide Guide to Bioplastics: A Crucial Pillar for Circular Bioeconomy As society moves towards sustainable development and a circular economy, one aspect that needs urgent attention is the use of plastic and plastic-based products
2 January 20232 January 2023 Europäischer Grüner Deal: Kommission schlägt Zertifizierung der CO2-Entnahme vor, um zu Klimaneutralität beizutragen Die Europäische Kommission hat heute einen Vorschlag für einen ersten EU-weiten freiwilligen Rahmen zur zuverlässigen Zertifizierung hochwertiger CO2-Entnahmen angenommen
AIMPLAS’ reactive extrusion pilot line is ready to produce bio-based nanomaterials for agricultural and food packaging solutions within the BIOMAC project After two years of work, the BIOMAC project is ready to offer its services to the best European small and medium enterprises, as well as Research Centers working in the field of bio-nanomaterials
PETRONAS, Eni and Euglena to Explore Biorefinery Opportunity in Malaysia Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS), Eni S.p.A (Eni) and Euglena Co., Ltd. (Euglena) today announced that they are jointly studying the possibility of developing and operating a biorefinery in the Pengerang Integrated Complex (PIC), one of the largest integrated refinery and petrochemical developments in Southeast Asia
Wavin Launches Bio-Based Water Solutions Portfolio The first biobased product portfolio will be available in the Netherlands from December 12 (2022) onward
Japan’s Mitsui eyes building $550m U.S. bioplastics plant Bio-PET factory, one of world's largest, would cut carbon emissions tied to drink bottles
27 December 202225 December 2022 A little winter-break and a big Thank you Winter and holyday break until 02, January 2023
23 December 202220 December 2022 LanzaJet Marks Major Milestone on its Freedom Pines Fuels Construction Soperton, GA Facility will be First Ethanol Alcohol-to-Jet Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production Facility in the World
EU-Forschungsprojekt für biobasierte Nanomaterialien Im Biomac-Projekt sollen mit der Extrusions-Pilotanlage von Aimplas biobasierte Nanomaterialien für Agrar- und Lebensmittelverpackungen hergestellt werden
Trillium Announces Close of Series A Financing, Raising $10.6 Million New investment round led by Hyosung and HELM AG will accelerate the commercialization of Trillium’s process to manufacture chemicals from plant-based materials
Why burning primary woody biomass is worse than fossil fuels for climate In its current form, the EU’s renewable energy directives encourage the use of primary woody biomass from forests as an energy source. However, the directive gives a completely wrong picture of the associated greenhouse gas emissions, write a group of academics
The Most Innovative Bioeconomy CEO 2022 is Tom van Aken, CEO Avantium The most innovative bioeconomy CEO 2022 is Tom van Aken, CEO of Avantium, the Dutch company that is a pioneer in the emerging industry of renewable and sustainable chemistry
22 December 202219 December 2022 Microplastics in human tissue samples: International study warns against drawing premature conclusions The distribution of microplastics and nanoplastics in the environment, the potential of human exposure and particle uptake, and the absorption of these particles into tissues are topics that are being intensively researched worldwide
Mikroplastik in menschlichen Gewebeproben: Internationale Studie warnt vor voreiligen Schlussfolgerungen Die Verbreitung von Mikro- und Nanoplastik in der Umwelt sowie die Aufnahme dieser Partikel in den menschlichen Organismus werden weltweit intensiv erforscht
Converting the textile industry to bio-based raw materials How can we scale up sustainable (bio-based) textiles recycling?
EU agrees new law to kick deforestation out of supply chains EU legislators reached an agreement in the early hours of Tuesday (6 December) to pass a new law guaranteeing that products sold in the EU are not linked to the destruction or degradation of forests
Entwaldungsfreie Lieferketten: EU-Gesetz kommt Die EU-Gesetzgeber haben sich darauf geeinigt, ein neues Gesetz zu verabschieden, das garantiert, dass in der EU verkaufte Produkte nicht mit der Zerstörung oder Schädigung von Wäldern in Zusammenhang stehen
21 December 202219 December 2022 Teijin Frontier Develops Practical, Highly Biodegradable PLA Resin that will Help to Reduce Microplastics By adding a new biodegradation accelerator to the polymer, Teijin Frontier has improved its biodegradation rate without impairing strength, moldability or other practical properties
Vertimass Partners with Team to Convert Carbon Dioxide into Jet Fuel through Danish Government Award Renewable energy company is part of a consortium to receive $1.35 million USD
LA County gave a girl a ‘unicorn license’ for her backyard — but only if she gives the mythical creature ‘regular access to rainbows’ and biodegradable glitter The license requires the girl to give it access to "moonbeams" and only use "biodegradable glitter" for it. The animal control department also gifted her a stuffed unicorn to look after in the meantime
Avantium and Monosuisse sign offtake agreement on PEF for industrial fibres Avantium’s PEF is a 100% plant-based and fully recyclable polymer with a wide range of applications such as packaging, film and textiles
EU Commission launches industry alliance for ‘made in Europe’ solar PV The European Commission on Friday (9 December) officially launched the EU’s solar photovoltaic industry alliance, with the aim of regaining production lost to China and establishing a “Made in Europe” industry
20 December 202227 December 2022 Plastikabkommen: Die Verhandlungen beginnen Forderungen des WWF für Globales Plastikabkommen
Balena Steps Out with 100% Biodegradable Footwear With the debut of its cinnamon-scented slides – made entirely out of Balena's game-changing, fully compostable and biodegradable material – the company is setting new standards for durable, flexible and sustainable alternatives to plastics in fashion
19 December 202214 December 2022 Global bioplastics production defies challenges by showing significant increase After a stagnation of the overall plastics production in 2020, mainly due to challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, there is now a new momentum for global bioplastics production
Produktion von Biokunststoffen legt deutlich zu Trotz der vielen Herausforderungen rechnet European Bioplastics mit einer deutlichen Steigerung der globalen Produktionskapazitäten für Biokunststoffe
UN Releases Industrial Hemp Report A recently released report from the United Nations Conference On Trade And Development provides an interesting snapshot of the industrial hemp industry
Bio is not necessarily bio Bio-based, biodegradable and sometimes fossil: biopolymers are a patchwork family
16 December 202213 December 2022 From climate problem to climate opportunity Circular bioplastics offer solution for climate crisis and growing resource consumption
LG Chem Launches Asia’s First Plant Material-based Eco-friendly ABS LG Chem announced that it will begin pioneering the eco-friendly market in earnest by launching the eco-friendly highly functional plastic (Bio-Circular balanced ABS) product that applies plant-based bio ingredients on the 1st
Successful EUBP Conference Bioplastics industry set to engage with political stakeholders on upcoming legislation
Solugen raises over $200 million Series D to reimagine the chemistry of everyday life Chemicals are the building blocks of American industry
CELC becomes Alliance for European Flax-Linen & Hemp he European Confederation for Flax and Hemp is unveiling its new visual identity and name: Alliance for European Flax-Linen & Hemp
15 December 202212 December 2022 Cove launches world’s first biodegradable water bottle Los Angeles consumers will have the power to impact the plastics crisis and fight climate change
New EU Packaging Regulation & Framework on Bioplastics On November 30 the European Commission published the long awaited Policy Framework for Biobased, Biodegradable and Compostable Plastics and the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation - part of the EU Circular Economy Package II
Bundespreis Ecodesign für Kunststoffprojekte: Stehhocker aus Chemcycling-Kunststoff von BASF Unter den 14 Projekten, die mit dem Bundespreis Ecodesign 2022 ausgezeichnet wurden, ist der Perch Stehhocker der Steelcase AG aus München auch ein umweltfreundliches und nachhaltiges Kunststoffprojekt
Communication on a policy framework for biobased, biodegradable and compostable plastics Questions and Answers that seek to deepen knowledge of these substances and make clear the areas where plastics can actually assist the environment
Initiative to slow new plastic resin capacity through permitting introduced in U.S. Congress Legislators from the Democratic Party representing some U.S. coastal states introduced in early December 2022 a bill named Protecting Communities from Plastics Act that aims at tighter controls on permitting for future plastic production capacity, new or expanded
Kunststoffe gänzlich ohne fossile Rohstoffe? Kann die Kunststoffindustrie ab 2045 gänzlich ohne fossile Rohstoffe wirtschaften? Plastics Europe legt ein Konzeptpapier hierfür vor
14 December 20229 January 2023 The Success Story of Cellulose Fibres Continues – First Peaks Into the Program of the Upcoming Cellulose Fibres Conference 2023 Available The Presentations Will Introduce the Latest Development in the Sustainable Circular Industry. 8-9 March, 2023 in Cologne, Germany and Online
Die Erfolgsgeschichte der Cellulosefasern schreitet fort – Erste Einblicke in das Programm der kommenden Cellulose Fibres Conference 2023 (CFC) verfügbar Die Vorträge stellen die neuesten Entwicklungen der nachhaltigen Kreislaufwirtschaft vor. 8.-9. März 2023 in Köln und online
Solugen in the spotlight Solugen has been running its 10 ktpa modular Bioforge facility for over a year and is reportedly producing high-commodity and specialty chemicals with high margins
Wood-based Bioeconomy. Sustainable, Circular, Climate-resilient The wood-based bioeconomy can make an important contribution to sustainable management of the economy
Holzbasierte Bioökonomie. Nachhaltig, zirkulär, klimaresilient Die holzbasierte Bioökonomie kann einen wichtigen Beitrag zu einer nachhaltigen Wirtschaftsweise leisten
13 December 20227 December 2022 Proposed new packaging rules acknowledge environmental and climate benefits of compostable plastic packaging Commission misses opportunity to fully embrace necessary shift to biobased feedstock
EU packaging law proposal branded ‘unworkable’ by food industry A new EU packaging law proposal has sparked major concerns among the EU food industry, who warn it is unworkable for food business operators – but NGOs slammed heavy industry lobbying for watering down the proposal
EU-Verpackungsgesetz sorgt in Landwirtschaftssektor für Furore Ein neuer Vorschlag für ein EU-Verpackungsgesetz hat in der EU-Lebensmittelindustrie große Besorgnis ausgelöst