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27 January 202324 January 2023

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

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Braskem Announces Project to Evaluate Production of Bio-Based Polypropylene

The company is exploring partnership opportunities for this project with several clients, brand owners, and suppliers.

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25 January 202320 January 2023

Carbios and Novozymes strengthen collaboration with long-term exclusive strategic partnership to secure worldwide leadership in biorecycling of PET

Building on the current Joint Development Agreement (JDA) the companies will extend their collaboration to develop, optimize and produce enzymes to be supplied by Novozymes to all licensees of Carbios’ technology

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Carbios und Novozymes erweitern ihre Kollaboration zu einer langfristigen, exklusiven und strategischen Partnerschaft zur Sicherung der weltweiten Marktführerschaft im Bereich PET-Biorecycling

Mit dem aktuellen „Joint Development Agreement“ (JDA) werden Carbios und Novozymes ihre Zusammenarbeit ausweiten und Enzyme entwickeln, optimieren und produzieren, um von Novozymes an alle Lizenznehmer der Carbios-Technologie geliefert zu werden

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PlasticFree is a database of over 100 plastic alternatives for designers and architects

The ultimate aim, according to A Plastic Planet, is to "help designers and business leaders eradicate one trillion pieces of plastic waste from the global economy by 2025

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Einsatz in Elektronik und Robotik: Ein Pilz mit Potenzial

Der Glänzende Lackporling kann mehr als nur Bäume zu befallen. Forschenden ist es gelungen, aus dem Pilz eine lebende Roboterhaut und eine nachhaltige Alternative für Chips und Batterien herzustellen

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Bio-based flame retardants for bioplastics in electrical engineering and electronics

Within the framework of the research project, processing was tested by means of compounding, injection molding and additive manufacturing

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Biobasierte Flammschutzmittel für Biokunststoffe in der Elektrotechnik und Elektronik

Die Verarbeitung wurde im Rahmen des Forschungsprojekts mittels Compoundierung, Spritzguss und additiver Fertigung getestet

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Speeding up sugar’s conversion into fuel

University of Queensland researchers have found a way to more efficiently convert sugarcane into a building block of aviation fuel and other products

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Schnellere Umwandlung von Zucker in Treibstoff

"Wir stehen erst am Anfang eines sehr spannenden Zeitalters in diesem Bereich"

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24 January 202319 January 2023

Composites-Recycling-Studie liegt vor

AVK veröffentlicht im Bereich faserverstärkte Kunststoffe/Composites eine umfangreiche Recyclingstudie

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DNFI World Natural Fibre Update January 2023

Less global natural fiber production

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Robust and flexible to synthetic methane

New reactor concept for methanation

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Robuster Reaktor für reines Methan

Neues Reaktorkonzept für Methanisierung

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23 January 202320 January 2023

Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year 2023 – From Hygiene Products, Sustainability Improved Technologies to Cellulose from Textile Waste and Banana Production Waste

Six award nominees will present promising sustainable solutions for the industry in the field of cellulose fibres value chains. The full innovation potential of the cellulose fibre industry will be displayed to a wide audience in Cologne (Germany), and online

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„Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year 2023“ – Von Hygieneprodukten und nachhaltigen Technologien bis hin zu Cellulose aus Altkleidern und Bananenproduktionsabfällen

Sechs Nominierte stellen vielversprechende nachhaltige Lösungen entlang der gesamten industriellen Wertschöpfungskette der Cellulosefasern vor. Das gesamte Innovationspotenzial der Cellulosefaser-Industrie wird in Köln und online einem breiten Publikum vorgestellt

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From the road to the plate: lettuce takes up toxic additives from tyre wear

Chemicals from tyre wear could get into our vegetables via sewage sludge and waste water

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Von der Straße auf den Teller: Salat nimmt giftige Zusatzstoffe aus Reifenabrieb auf

Chemikalien aus Reifenabrieb könnten über Klärschlamm und Abwasser in unser Gemüse gelangen

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Yield10 Bioscience and Mitsubishi Corporation Sign MOU to Evaluate the Establishment of a Partnership to Supply, Offtake and Market Camelina as a Feedstock Oil for Biofuel

PHA biopolymers can be produced from a new crop

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“Blue bioeconomy report” 2022 edition is online

EUMOFA releases the 2022 edition of Blue bioeconomy Report. The study, released every two years, aims to provide an updated overview of the European Union’s blue bioeconomy sector focusing on micro- and macroalgae cultivation systems by examining seaweed farming and sargassum as key aspects for economic transformation and marine ecosystems

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Seile aus Milchsäure

Im Rahmen des IGF-Projektes ‚Hochleistungs-PLA-Biko-Fasern‘ ist es erstmals gelungen, ein PLA-Blend mit Stereokomplex-Kristallstruktur im Technikumsmaßstab herzustellen

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Global circular economy going backwards says report

The global circular economy has fallen by a percentage point since 2020, a report from campaign group Circle Economy has said

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20 January 202316 January 2023

Turning plastic waste into a valuable soil additive

UCR method creates useful char from plastic and corn waste

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Umwandlung von Kunststoffabfällen in einen wertvollen Bodenzusatzstoff

Neue Methode erzeugt nützliche Holzkohle aus Plastik- und Maisabfällen

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Topsoe and Fidelis New Energy form Carbon Neutral Hydrogen Technology Alliance

Proven technologies such as the Topsoe Blue Portfolio and FidelisH2™ are a critical contribution to decarbonizing carbon intense sectors of society, including industry, agriculture, energy, and transportation

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A big step toward ‘green’ ammonia and a ‘greener’ fertilizer

Industrial production of ammonia, primarily for synthetic fertilizer — the fuel for last century’s Green Revolution — is one of the world’s largest chemical markets, but also one of the most energy intensive

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19 January 202313 January 2023

AFRL teams with industry to expand alternative natural rubber supply

They paired up with BioMADE, Farmed Materials and Goodyear to plant and harvest Kok-saghyz, a species of dandelion commonly known as TK, as a viable domestic source of natural rubber

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Bioökonomie: Kooperation mit dem Leibniz-Institut ATB Potsdam

Gemeinsam forschen und lehren zur Bioökonomie: Das Leibniz-Institut für Agrartechnik und Bioökonomie (ATB) in Potsdam und die Universität Kassel haben dafür jetzt einen Kooperationsvertrag geschlossen

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Presenting “SHELLMET” Japan’s First, Eco-friendly Helmet Made from Wasted Scallop Shells

Aiming to recycle 40K tons of wasted scallop shells from one of the largest scallop landings in Japan

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New Ultra-Sustainable Car Interiors for ‘23: Lingrove’s Carbon Neutral Luxury ekoa® Featured in the Palisade at the Open Innovation Lounge

Even Your Car Interior is Going Green and Healthy in the New Year

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Neste’s acquisition of used cooking oil collection and aggregation business from Crimson Renewable Energy in the United States is completed

Neste completes purchase of US-based used cooking oil business

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18 January 202312 January 2023

Bio-based Polyolefin Market Set for Stellar Growth Over Next Decade

The European Commission’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive in its current form is a potential inhibitor to the bio-polyolefin market growth

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Sustainable lignin-PLA composites for food packaging

Future research will include additional testing antioxidants and degradation studies. A new study with comprehensive results has been submitted for peer-review publication

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Malaysia says it could stop palm oil exports to EU after new curbs

Malaysia said on Thursday (12 January) it could stop exporting palm oil to the European Union in response to a new EU law aimed at protecting forests by strictly regulating sale of the product

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17 January 202311 January 2023

Nature Compound: Bau eines neuen Werkes für biologisch abbaubare Compounds – Spatenstich in Schwerte

Beginnen soll die Compoundierung zunächst mit einer kleinen Anlage, eine größere soll später folgen

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Schleich: “Unser Ziel ist es, nur noch nachhaltige Materialien zu verwenden”

In fünf Jahren werden Schleich-Figuren recycelbar oder biologisch abbaubar sein. Außerdem strebt das Unternehmen bis 2027 die Cradle to Cradle® Zertifizierung an und arbeitet daran, recycelte oder biobasierte Materialien zu finden

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Schleich: “We strive to use only sustainable materials”

In five years, Schleich figurines will be recyclable or biodegradable. Additionally, the company seeks Cradle to Cradle® certification by 2027 and is working on finding recycled or bio-based materials

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Devan launches Purissimo® NTL, a full biobased, biodegradable allergen control technology

New biobased finish to reduce allergens

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16 January 202312 January 2023

bioplastics MAGAZINE will soon rebrand under the new name “Renewable Carbon Plastics”

Editorial focus will include topics of CCU and Advanced Recycling in the context of plastic materials

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New 3D printing process enables sustainable fiber composite components modeled on nature’s example

The German Institutes of Textile and Fiber Research (DITF), together with Arburg GmbH + Co KG, are developing an energy- and material-efficient 3D printing process for manufacturing of lightweight bio-based fiber composites