14 January 202514 January 2025 Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year 2025: Die sechs Nominierten stehen fest Verwertung von Laub für Zellstoff und Verpackung, Algen als Rohstoff für biosynthetische Fasern, pflanzliches Oberflächenmaterial für Fahrzeuginnenräume und vieles mehr – Die Award-Nominierten sind so vielfältig wie das diesjährige Themenspektrum der Cellulose Fibres Conference 2025
Monthly news from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), December 2024 Let's take a look at what happened in December 2024 at RCI:
UC3M participates in a research project on biocomposites that transform key industrial sectors Biocomposites developed by the project BIOntier cover divers applications as vehicle components, battery casings and dashboard panels, aeronautical structures and industrial equipment
Bei Innovationen in der Bioökonomie könnte Ostafrika Vorreiter sein Das Potenzial ist groß, aber begrenzte Mittel für den Einsatz neuer Technologien und Know-how in landwirtschaftlicher Produktion oder Bioverarbeitung sind ein Hemmschuh
East Africa could be a Leader in Bioeconomy Innovation There is great potential, but a lack of funds for the implementation of new technologies as well as a lack of knowhow in agricultural production and bioprocessing inhibit progress
13 January 202514 January 2025 Status and Outlook: Bio-based Polymers worldwide Global capacity to grow strongly, with major investments in China, Europe and the Middle East; new regulations driving demand for biodegradable plastics
Turning automotive engines into modular chemical plants to make green fuels The MIT spinout Emvolon is placing its repurposed engines next to methane sources, to generate greener methanol and other chemicals
Neue Technologie: Alte Automotoren verwandeln Methan in grünen Treibstoff Aus dem MIT hervor gegangenes Start-up Emvolon macht aus herkömmlichen Automotoren kleine, mobile Chemieanlagen, die Methan direkt vor Ort in nachhaltigen Treibstoff umwandeln
ATB in Potsdam does pioneering work: Artificially produced humic substances for agriculture Innovative process called hydrothermal humification makes it possible to fully exploit biological waste
ATB in Potsdam leistet Pionierarbeit: Künstlich hergestellte Huminstoffe für die Landwirtschaft Innovatives Verfahren der hydrothermalen Humifizierung ermöglicht eine vollständige Verwertung biologischer Reststoffe
Sustainable Packaging from Peatland Plants Researchers at Fraunhofer IVV in Freising and Dresden studied in the PALUDI project the potentials of peatland plants such as reed, sedge or reed canary grass for sustainable packaging
Nachhaltige Verpackungen aus Moorpflanzen Forscher des Fraunhofer IVV in Freising und Dresden untersuchten im Projekt »PALUDI« die Potenziale von Moorpflanzen wie Schilf, Seggen oder Rohrglanzgras für nachhaltige Verpackungen
USDA to survey farmers on land ownership, finances The information gathered through the survey will influence national and state policymaking decisions
KIIDC to replace plastic bottles with bioplastic alternatives New Indian Start-up will utilize bioplastic bottles made from polylactic acid (PLA), a material derived from starches found in crops
10 January 202510 January 2025 EU-funded project PYSOLO: Free webinar „Facing High-Temperature CSP for energy applications” Four speakers of the one-hour-session will dive into the challenges currently faced by CSP technologies for energy applications
Die Nationale Biomassestrategie BMEL, BMWK und das BMUV haben schon in 2022 Eckpunkte vorgelegt, um in Deutschland eine nachhaltige Biomasseerzeugung und -nutzung sicherzustellen - sie soll nun im kommenden Jahr verabschiedet werden
Sustainea and Primient to collaborate on $400 million U.S. Bio-MEG facility in Lafayette Sustainea, an innovative company dedicated to manufacturing sustainable chemicals with a low-carbon footprint, is planning to invest $400 million in Lafayette, Indiana. In collaboration with local company Primient, who will supply corn-based dextrose precursors
Aramco, TotalEnergies and Saudi Investment Recycling Company (SIRC) assess the development of a sustainable aviation fuels unit This collaboration will draw on the expertise of the three partners to develop a production unit of sustainable aviation fuel by converting local residues from the circular economy, such as used cooking oil and animal fats
Metsä Group will introduce nature compensation in its environmental deviations During 2025, an independent expert group invited by Metsä Group will participate in the determination of nature damage and compensation measures for these sites
Neste to supply sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to Air New Zealand marking the airline’s largest purchase of SAF to date The SAF will be used by Air New Zealand at Los Angeles (LAX) and San Francisco (SFO) international airports through to February 2026
From the rainforest at the ski slopes with karuun® Material innovation from rattan gaines the German Sustainability Award and is protecting the rainforest
Vom Regenwald auf die Skipiste mit karuun® Materialinnovation aus Rattan gewinnt Deutschen Nachhaltigkeitspreis und schützt den Regenwald
9 January 20255 January 2025 BAU trade fair 2024: Mushroom materials as a biogenic material source Fraunhofer researchers present at the BAU trade fair a prefabricated façade element that combines integrated photovoltaics, electricity generation, weather protection and thermal insulation made of mushroom material
Messe Bau 2024: Pilzwerkstoffe als biogene Materialquelle Fraunhofer Forscher präsentieren auf der Messe BAU ein vorgefertigtes Fassadenelement, das Integrierte Photovoltaik, Stromgewinnung, Wetterschutz und Wärmedämmung aus Pilzmaterial in sich vereint
Nordic Bioproducts Group Partners with Southern European Distributors to Boost Sustainable Microcrystalline Cellulose Supply for the Beauty and Personal Care Industries The Finnish manufacturer of Microcrystalline Cellulose (MCC) has expanded its partner network with C.Q. Massó in Spain & Portugal, as well as securing a distributor partner in Italy. These partnerships open new markets, drive innovation in formulations, and help beauty and personal care brands to meet upcoming stricter regulations on harmful ingredients and traceability
The PFAS problem In the US, an estimated 98 per cent of people have detectable levels of PFAS in their blood, a pattern replicated around the world
Besiedelung des Mars: Forscher schlagen Beton aus Blut und Urin vor Ein Forschungsteam der Universität Manchester macht einen schweißtreibenden Vorschlag: Menschliche Kolonien auf dem Mars könnten mit dem Blut der Menschen gebaut werden, die sie errichten
B’ZEOS Secures Seed Round and Strategic Partnerships! Company raised over €5 million to upscale their compostable seaweed packaging
Palm oil imports to the European Union continue to dwindle EU demand for palm oil continues to decline, as is once again confirmed by the EU Commission's import figures. The decrease is partly due to EU regulations requiring proof of deforestation-free supply chains
From timber towers to utopian landscrapers: 2024’s most ambitious builds As regular readers may expect, Saudi Arabia dominates in our look at ambitious architecture projects, however, there are also notable buildings hailing from elsewhere, including the United States
8 January 20255 January 2025 Neste introduces co-processed renewable Neste RE feedstock for the polymers and chemicals industry By co-processing renewable raw materials such as used cooking oil together with fossil crude oil it is possible to produce a drop-in feedstock for the production of plastics and chemicals
Neste stellt neuen Rohstoff für Kunststoff- und Chemieindustrie vor: erneuerbares Neste RE via Co-Processing Durch das Co-Processing erneuerbarer Rohstoffe wie gebrauchtem Speiseöl mit fossilem Rohöl kann ein erneuerbarer Drop-in-Rohstoff für die Herstellung von Kunststoffen und Chemieprodukten entstehen
2025 CBE JU funding opportunities announced CBE JU announces Annual Work Programme for 2025 with €165 M for project proposals
New initiative aims to strengthen the bio-based economy To make significant progress in the green transition, we need to become much better at harnessing the power of bioproduction – biologically based production solutions, also known as biosolutions, which can replace fossil energy sources and materials
The problem with farming based on oil, not soil In other words, what we do to our soil, we do to our climate – and ourselves
Carbios verschiebt Fertigstellung ihrer PET-Biorecyclinganlage in Longlaville aufgrund verspäteter, nicht verwässernder Finanzierung um 6 bis 9 Monate CARBIOS verfügt über eine starke Liquiditätsposition in Höhe von 112 Millionen Euro zum 30.November 2024, bestätigt entscheidende Fortschritte bei den kommerziellen Vertragsverhandlungen und nimmt Änderungen an seiner Unternehmensführung vor
Considering delayed non-dilutive sources of financing, CARBIOS postpones construction of its Longlaville PET biorecycling plant for 6 to 9 months CARBIOS maintains a robust available cash position of 112 million euros on 30 November 2024, confirms major advances in commercial contract negotiations and makes changes to its Governance
Global Bioplastics Update at EBC24 Despite their large capacity shares, biopolymers such as PLA, polyethylene (PE), and PTT recorded some of the lowest utilization rates this year
Ascend produces bio-circular performance chemicals, PA66 Derived from used cooking oil, the resulting nylon 6,6 has a 25% lower product carbon footprint than nylon 6,6 made from fossil-fuel derived feedstock
Converting vegetable oils into bio-based resins for 3D printing Julius Adeyera has discovered a way to produce sustainable materials that are as effective as conventional petroleum-based materials
7 January 20252 January 2025 PlasticsFatE: Newsletter December 2024 Welcome to the latest news from our project
Bioplastics: Paving the Way to Meet EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation Goals The PPWR places significant emphasis on sustainable packaging solutions, with biobased plastics emerging as a key enabler of the EU’s circular economy and climate neutrality goals
Baden-Württemberg: Land fördert neue Projekte für Nachhaltige Bioökonomie Minister Peter Hauk MdL: „Die Bioökonomie liefert Lösungen für aktuelle globale Herausforderungen. Die geförderten Projekte leisten dazu wichtige Beiträge“
Power2X Selects Honeywell Methanol-To-Jet Technology For eFuels Project In Rotterdam Strategic collaboration with Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) to implement a large-scale production and storage hub for sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF) and synthetic, ultra-low carbon fuels
Futerro closes its first external fund-raising for its biorefinery project in Europe With an estimated total investment of €500 million, the project aims to build Europe's first fully integrated, circular and sustainable biorefinery
Notox’s linen-reinforced boards take on the world’s biggest waves Basque surfboard manufacturer Notox has designed a line of boards reinforced with flax fibre and recycled carbon for French professional surfer Clément Roseyro
Wie die deutsche Industrie bis 2045 zukunftsfähig werden kann Mehr Recycling, mehr Biomasse – die deutsche Chemieindustrie könnte bis zum Jahr 2045 nicht nur klimaneutral, sondern sogar klimapositiv werden
6 January 202520 December 2024 WAZ: Wasserstoff mit Hilfe von Eisen-Nuggets bereitstellen Ambartec will kleine und mittlere Firmen mit Wasserstoff in Eisen-Pellets beliefern. Statt-Pipeline-Anschluss reicht der Container auf dem Hof
Sustainable packaging: Council signs off on new rules for less waste and more re-use in the EU Labelling, marking and information requirements (e.g. on material composition or recycled content) should facilitate consumer sorting and consumer choices
Bioökonomie-Bericht: Deutschland braucht zu viel Fläche im Ausland für die Landwirtschaft Synergien und Widersprüche zwischen verschiedenen Nutzungsoptionen müssten sorgfältig geprüft werden, zum Beispiel zwischen stofflicher und energetischer Nutzung, so der neue Bericht