24 February 202317 December 2024 What are natural polymers? The proposed definition of "natural polymers" and its impact on biopolymers in the context of the REACH restriction on microplastics
PHA – Let the feasting begin The PHAtiCuS project unites the skills of Fraunhofer UMSICHT, FUCHS LUBRICANTS GERMANY, UnaveraChemLab, and Fritzmeier Environmental Technology
PHA – Das große Schlemmen hat begonnen Im hoch innovativen Projekt PHAtiCuS ergänzen sich die Anwendungsexpertise von FUCHS Lubricants Germany, UnaveraChemLab und Fritzmeier Umwelttechnik mit dem Forschungs-Know-how des Fraunhofer UMSICHT-Instituts hervorragend
Effizientes Haus: Energie sparen mit Super-Dämmstoff DBU fördert Green Startup aerogel-it aus Osnabrück
Solvay launches ISCC PLUS certified mass balance hydroquinone and hydroquinone monomethylether Products are designed to meet demand for enhanced sustainability, more renewable feedstocks and reduced carbon footprint for the polymer, coating, adhesive, pharmaceutical and agrochemical markets
Neste reports strong 2022 performance for renewables Renewable diesel demand remained robust and the company highlighted plans for increased sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production
Greiner Packaging receives certification for home-compostable capsule packaging Capsules made of aluminum or plastic are suitable for a wide range of packaging applications, including for coffee, tea, and baby food. To improve their environmental footprint, Greiner Packaging has developed a solution made from a compostable polymer, so that customers can easily dispose of used capsules on their own backyard compost heaps. The capsules are now certified by TÜV Austria Belgium NV
Greiner Packaging erhält Zertifizierung für heim-kompostierbare Kapsel-Verpackungen Kapseln aus Aluminium oder Kunststoff eignen sich für eine Vielzahl an Anwendungen – etwa Kaffee, Tee oder Babynahrung. Um den ökologischen Fußabdruck von Kapselverpackungen zu verbessern, hat Greiner Packaging eine Lösung aus einem kompostierbaren Polymer entwickelt: So können die Kapseln nach der Verwendung ganz einfach am eigenen Komposthaufen im Garten entsorgt werden. Die Kapseln wurden nun nach TÜV AUSTRIA BELGIUM nv zertifiziert
23 February 202317 February 2023 NatureWorks Celebrates Construction Milestone for New Fully Integrated Ingeo™️ PLA Biopolymer Manufacturing Facility in Thailand The new plant is designed to be fully integrated including production sites for lactic acid, lactide, and polymer
Fortschritte auf dem Weg zum kommerziellen biobasierten Anilin Forscherteam verbessert Verfahren im Projekt Bio4PURPro deutlich – Erste Prozessschritte bereits im industriellen Maßstab getestet
New CDP data shows companies are recognizing the need for climate transition plans but are not moving fast enough amidst incoming mandatory disclosure More than 4000 (out of 18,600) companies last year disclosed they had a climate transition plan, but only 81 (0.4%) demonstrated best practice by disclosing against all 21 key indicators that denote a credible climate transition plan
Anspruch und Wirklichkeit: Konzerne haben Klimaziele – aber keinen Plan, sie zu erreichen Klimaschutz scheint in der Wirtschaft angekommen sein, viele Unternehmen haben sich ehrgeizige Ziele gegeben. Eine Studie zeigt nun, wie es mit der Umsetzung aussieht: nicht gut
Citroniq Chemicals LLC and Mitsui Plastics, Inc. Sign a Letter of Intent Large-scale supply agreement for sustainable polypropylene is marking the beginning of a long-term alliance between the two companies
New catalysts could make acrylics from corn cheaper than fossil equivalent Catalyst exhibits substantially higher performance when benchmarked against other classes of leading catalysts
EU sees brutal drop in renewable energy used in transport Recently released figures by EU statistics agency Eurostat show a spectacular drop in the amount of renewable energy used in the transport sector for 2021, a trend that affects almost all EU countries and is due to a change in the calculation methodology for biofuels
Eurostat: Starker Rückgang von erneuerbaren Energien im Verkehrssektor Kürzlich veröffentlichte Zahlen der europäischen Statistikbehörde Eurostat zeigen einen deutlichen Rückgang des Anteils erneuerbarer Energien im Verkehrssektor für das Jahr 2021. Fast alle EU-Staaten sind von diesem Trend betroffen, der auf eine Änderung der Berechnungsmethodik für Biokraftstoffe zurückzuführen ist
22 February 202317 February 2023 Shellac-based coating makes pulp materials suitable for food without use of petroleum based polymers or metals Researchers from Thailand and UK have developed a shellac-based coating to improve the gas barrier properties of a recyclable, compostable and sustainably sourced packaging material
Camm Solutions: Eine echte Alternative zu Plastik Mit einem neu entwickelten Material schafft es Camm Solutions, die positiven Funktionen von Plastik zu erhalten und die negativen zu streichen
Avient Extends Bio-Based Polyolefin Range, Utilizing the Benefits of Cellulose Fiber and Giving Waste Coffee Grounds a Second Life New Maxxam™ BIO Bio-Based Polyolefins can be filled with up to 40% bio-filler from used coffee grounds or cellulose fiber
Fossile Grundstoffe der chemischen Industrie durch Biomasse ersetzen Carbonsäureester aus Biomasse gewinnen, das möchte ein Chemieingenieur der Universität Hamburg, der jetzt vom Europäischen Forschungsrat dafür mit rund zwei Mio. Euro gefördert wird
Looking beyond microplastics, Oregon State researchers find that cotton and synthetic microfibers impact behavior and growth of aquatic organisms New study found that microfibers of any kind are of concern, because scientists are increasingly identifying them in water samples and discovering they are causing adverse impacts in organisms and ecosystems
Paving the way for a renewable-powered future: New EU research project EMPHASIS to develop novel supercapacitors A cutting-edge energy storage system to meet increasing global energy demands
Processing of bioplastics in biogas production: a forward-looking waste management solution New paper shows that the increasing amount of compostable bioplastics in our waste can be collected and processed with no ecological risk to produce biogas
World BioEconomy Forum launches a survey on forming a global hub for the bioeconomy The World BioEconomy Forum and partners are launching a survey on the formation of a global hub to serve the bioeconomy sector
21 February 202320 February 2023 Non-wood fibre is a new innovation frontier for Europe’s paper and board sector, shows nova-Institute study Commissioned by Cepi, the new report concludes that the material streams hold potential to contribute to the sustainable growth of the pulp and paper sector
Chemicals from residues – Leipzig scientists bring chemical production at biogas plants to pilot scale Researchers of the Deutsches Biomasseforschungszentrum and the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research are investigating in the new "CapUp" project to develop green chemicals from agro-industrial waste
Chemikalien aus Reststoffen – Leipziger Forscherinnen bringen Chemikalienproduktion für Biogasanlagen auf Pilotmaßstab Forscher des Deutschen Biomasseforschungszentrums und des Helmholtz-Zentrums für Umweltforschung wollen im Projekt "CapUp" grüne Chemikalien aus Reststoffen entwickeln
Global Bioenergies: First significant sales in 2022 Trade payables increased as a result of the negotiation of more favourable payment terms for the Company in connection with the initiation of production activities
Bluepha PHA Global Product Launch Event Announcement Bluepha has been working on a new generation of biodegradable material, Bluepha™ PHA for over 6 years, and now it's ready to go to market
20 February 202315 February 2023 Degradation of Plastic Waste using newly Developed Biocatalysts Researchers of the University of Greifswald and from Covestro developed two corresponding methods
Abbau von Plastikabfall durch neu entwickelte Biokatalysatoren möglich Forscher der Universität Greifswald und von Covestro haben zwei neue Verfahren dafür entwickelt
Idemitsu and Toray Creating Japan’s First Biomass ABS Resin Supply Chain Both companies aim to lower emissions from the plastics sector through their joint efforts
Wie unsere Autos in Zukunft nachhaltiger werden sollen Die Autohersteller wollen immer mehr natürliche Materialien ins Auto bringen. Rennsport-Studien wie von Porsche sind nur der erste Schritt
Zeon Corporation invests in U.S. Startup Visolis to accelerate development of their biomanufacturing process for sustainable chemicals Visolis is developing a biomanufacturing platform combining artificial intelligence, synthetic biology and traditional chemical catalysis to efficiently produce a portfolio of carbon negative chemicals
Apollo develops tyres with 75% Sustainable Materials Apollo Tyres, the leading tyre manufacturer, has developed tyres with 75% sustainable materials. This is aligned with Apollo Tyres’ sustainability roadmap of increasing the usage of sustainable raw material to 40% by 2030
17 February 202314 February 2023 Structural proteins for the development of sustainable materials: BRAIN Biotech and AMSilk cooperate to develop high-performance bio-based protein fibers New developments like those currently being developed by BRAIN Biotech and AMSilk could revolutionize the performance materials market
Strukturproteine für die Entwicklung nachhaltiger Materialien: BRAIN Biotech und AMSilk kooperieren bei der Entwicklung leistungsfähiger biobasierter Proteinfasern Neue Entwicklungen wie jene, die derzeit laufend von BRAIN Biotech und AMSilk gemacht werden, könnten den Markt für Biomaterialien revolutionieren
The Paper Bag releases guidelines for high-quality paper carrier bags New document gives paper bag producers and their customers orientation on parameters that influence the resistance and durability of paper carrier bags
Der Papiersack: nachhaltig von der Rohstoffgewinnung bis zum Lebensende Bei der Papiersackproduktion steht Ressourcenschonung an der Tagesordnung, und dank stetiger Verbesserung der Papierfestigkeit ist auch der generelle Papierverbrauch pro Sack in den letzten Jahren stark gesunken
16 February 202314 February 2023 Cellulose Fibres Conference on 8-9 March 2023 in Cologne and online Session on Sustainability and Environmental Impacts - Sustainability and Concern for Environmental Impact are Driving Developments in the Textile Industry
Metsä Spring leads funding round in Fiberwood to make insulation and packaging fossil free This Finnish startup upcycles side streams of the mechanical wood industry to create 100% ecological and recyclable insulation and packaging materials that are free from fossil-based materials
UPM Biochemicals und Haertol Chemie kooperieren bei nachhaltigen Kühlmitteln Weltweit erste Bioraffinerie in Leuna soll nachhaltig erzeugte, zertifizierte Forstbiomasse in Biochemikalien der nächsten Generation umwandeln
UPM Biochemicals and HAERTOL Chemie GmbH announce strategic partnership to develop new sustainable coolants World's first biorefinery in Leuna to develop biochemicals of the next generation from forest biomass
Biokraftstoffe mit Strom boostern Neues Verbundprojekt "Synergy Fuels" macht die Herstellung von Biokraftstoffen effizienter
Shell and S&W Enter Joint Venture to Develop and Produce Sustainable Biofuel Feedstocks The JV intends to develop Camelina (“Camelina sativa”) and other oilseed species from which oil and meal can be extracted for future processing into animal feed, biofuels, and other bioproducts
15 February 202314 February 2023 The Future Sustainable Chemical and Materials Industry will be Based Entirely on Recycling, Biomass and CO₂ From 23 to 25 May 2023, the brightest stars of renewable materials will meet in Siegburg/Cologne (Germany). More than 500 participants are expected to attend the "Renewable Materials Conference 2023" (www.renewable-materials.eu) – the meeting point for global leaders in industry, science, and politics
Die nachhaltige Chemie- und Werkstoffindustrie der Zukunft wird vollständig auf Recycling, Biomasse und CO₂ basieren Vom 23. bis 25. Mai 2023 treffen sich die größten Stars der erneuerbaren Materialien in Siegburg/Köln (Deutschland). Mehr als 500 Teilnehmer werden zur „Renewable Materials Conference 2023“ (www.renewable-materials.eu) erwartet – dem Treffpunkt für weltweit führende Vertreter aus Industrie, Wissenschaft und Politik
Bioweg and Ginkgo Bioworks Announce Partnership to Develop Cost Effective and Efficacious Bio-Based Materials to Reduce the Use of Microplastic Pollutants The two companies seek to develop green and clean alternatives to synthetic polymers
Bioweg und Ginkgo Bioworks kündigen Partnerschaft zur Entwicklung kostengünstiger und wirksamer biobasierter Materialien zur Verringerung der Verwendung von Mikroplastik-Schadstoffen an Die beiden Unternehmen versuchen, grüne und saubere Alternativen zu synthetischen Polymeren zu entwickeln