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4 April 202330 March 2023

Everything, Everywhere, All At Once: The African Bio-Economy Story

The developed world – and America in particular – should offer help to Africa from A-Z in the bioeconomy, from growing more crops to shipping to processing and marketing

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Erst Bier brauen, dann Energie speichern

Chemikerinnen und Chemiker der Universität Jena gewinnen Aktivkohle für die Batterieherstellung aus Brauereiabfällen

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Researchers make biodegradable optical components from crab shells

Diffraction gratings made from seafood waste could enable disposable spectrometers that don’t harm the environment

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BOLD biomanufacturing and biotech goals in the USA

New goals will be grouped into four themes where biotechnology can play a critical role in reducing GHG emissions and removing carbon from the atmosphere

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New development stage at Metsä Group’s demo plant for the Kuura® textile fibre

Metsä Group’s innovation company Metsä Spring is developing a new method for using Metsä Group’s softwood pulp to produce the Kuura textile fibre

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3 April 202329 March 2023

TUM researching climate-neutral fuels for the transportation sector

German government supports sustainability project Synergy Fuels

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TUM forscht an klimaneutralen Kraftstoffen im Transportsektor

Bund fördert Nachhaltigkeitsprojekt Synergy Fuels

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Allbirds announces the world’s first zero carbon shoe

Allbirds unveils a new sneaker with a net footprint of 0.0kg of C02 emissions. Mango Materials’ biopolymer is one of three materials to be featured in the shoe

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Übersicht im Zeichen-Dschungel: FNR und IÖW veröffentlichen Recherche-Tool „Umweltzeichen Kompakt“

Datenbank gibt Orientierungshilfe bei der Beschaffung von nachhaltigen biobasierten Produkten

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Europe Renewable Methanol Market Size, Trends, Share, Growth, Forecast 2023-2028

By Feedstock: Biomass, CO2 and Hydrogen; By Processing Techniques: Gasification, Reformer-Based Production From Biogas, Others; By Application; Regional Analysis; Market Dynamics; Competitive Landscape

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The 50 Hottest Companies in the Bioeconomy 2023

The Digest slideshow of the top 50 bioeconomy companies

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Thailand is now world’s second-largest maker of bioplastics

Thailand’s government is promoting a transition to the BCG economy as a means to achieve greater economic and environmental sustainability

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31 March 202328 March 2023

Innovative and sustainable solutions from Kiefel at Interpack 2023

Kiefel together with the Pagès Group and MCC Verstraete will also present recylable and compostable will also showcase recyclable or compostable label solutions suitable for fiber packaging

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Innovative und nachhaltige Lösungen von Kiefel auf der Interpack 2023

Gemeinsam mit der Pagès Group und MCC Verstraete wird Kiefel u.a. recycelbare oder kompostierbare Etikettenlösungen präsentieren, die für Faserverpackungen geeignet sind

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Sustainable natural-fiber reinforcement for textile-reinforced concrete components

Fraunhofer WKI researchers in collaboration with Biberach University of Applied Sciences and the industrial partner FABRINO were able to verify that textile-reinforced components with natural-fiber reinforcement could replace conventionally reinforced concrete components

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Nachhaltige Naturfaserbewehrung für Textilbetonbauteile

Forschende des Fraunhofer WKI und der Hochschule Biberach gemeinsam mit dem Industriepartner FABRINO konnten nachweisen, dass sich Bewehrungen aus Textilfasern für den Einsatz im Bau ebenso eignen wie synthetische Fasern

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Stella McCartney: Our first BioSequin® jumpsuit is in Vogue, worn by Cara Delevingne

Stella McCartney Showcases World’s First Garment Made of Plastic-Free Plant-Based Sequins

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30 March 202327 March 2023

Avantium and Kvadrat sign offtake agreement for the development of PEF for interior textiles

The offtake agreement gives Kvadrat the advantage of being first mover in creating PEF-based textiles for both commercial and residential interiors

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Amcor, Nfinite enter into joint research agreement to leverage nanotechnology in recyclable and compostable packaging

In the proof-of-concept phase of the project, Nfinite’s new coating technology will be applied to Amcor’s existing recyclable and compostable packaging material

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DSM Engineering Materials helps noho launch the next stage of its sustainable furniture portfolio with EcoPaXX®

The castor bean plant is highly CO2 absorbent while it is growing, giving EcoPaXX® a lower carbon footprint compared to fossil-based alternatives

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Helian distributes CJ Biomaterials’ aPHA

A 5,000-ton-per-year dedicated PHA plant in Indonesia was commissioned in 2022 and has been shipping its first production of amorphous aPHA since Q1 of 2022

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Natürlicher Wasserstoff unter der Erde: Energie aus dem Erdkern

Wis­sen­schaft­le­r:in­nen haben unter der Erdoberfläche mehr Quellen natürlichen Wasserstoffs entdeckt. Bringt das bald unendlich saubere Energie?

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Exclusive interview with Vaude: A sustainably innovative outdoor outfitter

René Bethmann explains their shift from fossil-based materials to renewable carbon sources, including bio-based, CO2-based, and recycled materials

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Poll shows eco-conscious consumers prefer compostables to recycled plastic

A new survey of consumers across the UK has found that eco-conscious consumers are more likely to prefer compostable materials over recycled plastics

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Super-Dämmmaterial aus Pflanzenrohstoffen

Start-up mit TU Hamburg-Beteiligung stellt nachhaltige Aerogele her

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EPA approves D5 fuel pathway for Martinez biorefinery

Martinez Renewables is a 50/50 joint venture between Marathon Petroleum Corp. and Neste Corp. that has converted Marathon’s existing refinery in Martinez, California, to renewable diesel production

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29 March 20235 May 2023

Webinar Series Green Renewable Solutions 2023

Hosted by Wageningen University & Research, The Netherlands and nova-Institute, Germany

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L’Oréal Becomes Third Global Company to Invest in Geno-led Venture for Sustainably Sourced Ingredients

New investment promotes Green Sciences for the creation of highly innovative ingredient alternatives

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Biofuels: Sustainable land use instead of land consumption

Rapeseed as a raw material for biodiesel production has been certified as sustainable since 2010 and also contributes significantly to the nutrition of farm animals, which in turn contribute to human nutrition

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EU soll Öko-Standards für Bauprodukte setzen

Die anstehende Novellierung der EU-Bauproduktenverordnung bietet eine wichtige Chance für den Klima- und Ressourcenschutz. Ein Verbändebündnis fordert Informationspflichten für Hersteller von Bauprodukten, hohe Mindestanforderungen zum Öko-Design und verpflichtende ökologische Beschaffungskriterien

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FACT SHEET: Biden-⁠Harris Administration Announces New Bold Goals and Priorities to Advance American Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing

The Biden-Harris Administration is announcing new bold goals and priorities that will catalyze action inside and outside of government to advance American biotechnology and biomanufacturing

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Biden sets US goal to replace 90% of plastics with biomaterials

President Joe Biden's administration is setting a goal of replacing 90 percent of fossil-fuel based plastics with bio-based alternatives over the next two decades

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28 March 202323 March 2023

Net-Zero Industry Act: Making the EU the home of clean technologies manufacturing and green jobs

Together with the proposal for a European Critical Raw Materials Act and the reform of the electricity market design, the Net-Zero Industry Act sets out a clear European framework to reduce the EU's reliance on highly concentrated imports

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Net Zero Industry Act: Kommission will bessere Bedingungen und mehr Investitionen für saubere Technologien in Europa

Zusammen mit der Initiative zu kritischen Rohstoffen und der Reform des Strommarktdesigns schaffen die Vorschläge zur Netto-Null-Industrie einen klaren Rahmen, um die Abhängigkeit der EU von Importen zu verringern

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Urgent climate action can secure a liveable future for all

In 2018, IPCC highlighted the unprecedented scale of the challenge required to keep warming to 1.5°C. Five years later, that challenge has become even greater due to a continued increase in greenhouse gas emissions

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IPCC Synthesebericht: Fingerzeig und erhobener Zeigefinger

Der Weltklimarat warnt vor unabsehbaren Folgen, wenn die CO₂-Emissionen nicht drastisch reduziert werden

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Researchers Separate Cotton From Polyester in Blended Fabric

The North-Carolina-State-University scientists use a “cocktail” of enzymes in a mildly acidic solution to chop up cellulose in cotton so it will “fall out” of the blended woven structure

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EU-Gesetz zu Carbon Farming nur ‚erster Schritt‘ hin zu CO₂-Senken

Die von der EU-Kommission vorgeschlagene Verordnung zu CO2-Senken ist laut einem Kommissionsbeamten lediglich der erste Schritt hin zu dem Ziel, negative Emissionen in der Landwirtschaft zu zertifizieren, zu vergüten und möglicherweise auch zu handeln

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27 March 202324 March 2023

Six Materials Nominated for the Innovation Award “Renewable Material of the Year 2023”

New materials will enable sustainable products in areas such as textiles, cosmetics, packaging, as well as elastic and biodegradable materials for a variety of applications. Participants at the “Renewable Materials Conference” will vote for the winners

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Sechs Materialien für den Innovationspreis „Renewable Material of the Year 2023“ nominiert

Neue Materialien ermöglichen nachhaltige Produkte in Bereichen wie Textilien, Kosmetik, Verpackungen sowie elastische und biologisch abbaubare Materialien für eine Vielzahl von Anwendungen. Teilnehmende der „Renewable Materials Conference“ stimmen über die Gewinner ab

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Bioplastics International Gets US Patent Pending for World’s First Sugar Cane Polyvinyl Alcohol to End Plastic Pollution

Bioplastics International Gets US Patent Pending for World's First Sugar Cane Polyvinyl Alcohol to Stop the Destruction of Plastic Pollution

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Fungus points the way to stronger, more lightweight materials

The tinder fungus’s newly discovered properties are inspiring biodegradable alternatives to current plastics and other materials

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Pilz weist Weg zu stärkeren, leichteren Werkstoffen

Die neu entdeckten Eigenschaften des Zunderschwamms bieten Inspiration zu biologisch abbaubaren Alternativen für gängige Kunststoffe und andere Materialien

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Green hydrogen: How photoelectrochemical water splitting may become competitive

The energy payback time of photoelectrochemical "green" hydrogen production can be reduced dramatically, the study shows

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Grüner Wasserstoff: Wie photoelektrochemische Zellen wettbewerbsfähig werden könnten

Die Zeit für die Energie-Rückgewinnung des direkten Ansatztes mit der PEC-Zelle kann damit drastisch verkürzt werden, zeigt eine neue Studie aus dem HZB

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24 March 202321 March 2023

From the Sea to the Sky: United Invests $5 Million in Algae-based Fuel Producer Viridos

This investment will support the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) made from algae

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SAF aus Algen: United Airlines investiert in weitere Zukunftsinnovation

Fünf Millionen US-Dollar Investition in Viridos über den UAV Sustainable Flight Fund

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What is the difference between ‘biodegradable’ and ‘compostable’?

Any product is 'biodegradable' in compost under aerobic conditions when it can be broken down by the action of microorganisms in the presence of oxygen

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Lastenrad-Container aus Flachsfasern

Das Schwerlast-Fahrrad der Universität Stuttgart und der Firma Radkutsche soll mehr Nachhaltigkeit in den innerstädtischen Lieferverkehr bringen

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New From Purecare: Sustainable Infrared for Restful Sleep

Purecare’s philosophy is embodied in their name. Every fiber and stitch of their bedding products are created to give the best possible sleep quality to everyone, everywhere