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4 August 20219 September 2021

World’s first ‘green’ synthesis of plastics from CO2

CeO2 catalyzes the direct polymerization of flow CO2 and diols to provide polycarbonate diols in high yields, which are useful chemicals for polyesters, polyurethanes, and acrylic resins.

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3 August 20219 September 2021

Forestry and carbon sinks: Damned if you do, damned if you don’t

This article is part of our special report Forestry and climate change. The complex role of forests in regulating the Earth’s climate is set to become one of the most contentious issues in the upcoming revision of Europe’s energy and climate laws.

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LanzaTech UK and Carbon Engineering team to produce SAF from CO2

The companies are investigating a commercial facility in the UK that will produce more than 100 million litres per year of jet fuel made from atmospheric carbon dioxide

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Aviation leaders say biofuels still too expensive

Cécile Michaut – Special to The Digest

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2 August 20219 September 2021

Shell and Uniper join forces to drive development of hydrogen economy in Europe

Exploring future options including the necessary infrastructure for large scale transport of hydrogen and CO2 will be at the centre of the announced collaboration

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Gemeinsam treiben Shell und Uniper den Hochlauf der Wasserstoffwirtschaft in Europa voran

Die Erkundung zukünftiger Möglichkeiten einschließlich der notwendigen Infrastruktur für den großvolumigen Transport von Wasserstoff und des gegenläufigen Transports von CO2 wird im Mittelpunkt der angekündigten Zusammenarbeit stehen

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What 6 aviation executives say about an EU sustainable aviation fuel blending mandate

The European Union’s announced its “Fit for 55” package of regulatory proposals on 14 July 2021. A part of this plan is a blending mandate for sustainable aviation fuel. Here's what six experts think of the proposal.

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Covestro contributes to sustainability at major sporting event with innovative CO2 technology

Teaming up with APT to construct a sustainable hockey field

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Covestro trägt mit innovativer CO₂-Technologie zur Nachhaltigkeit bei sportlichem Großereignis bei

Zusammenarbeit mit APT beim Bau eines nachhaltigen Hockeyfeldes

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30 July 20219 September 2021

EU’s green hydrogen plans hailed as ‘true game-changer’ by industry

As part of its ‘Fit for 55’ package of climate legislation, the European Commission put forward several ways of boosting the use of renewable hydrogen

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28 July 20219 September 2021

‘Fit for 55’ package furthers EU climate action, but falls short on ambition

In reaction to the European Commission’s launch of its ‘Fit for 55’ package, CAN Europe calls for the EU to increase the overall level of ambition of climate and energy legislation well beyond the current proposals

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Understanding our footprint – outcomes of RSB’s Monitoring & Evaluation in 2020

RSB is committed to the continuous improvement of its systems to ensure its ongoing applicability, credibility, and practicality for those committing to sustainability

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27 July 20219 September 2021

Analysis Shows Enzyme-Based Plastics Recycling Is More Energy Efficient, Better for Environment

BOTTLE Consortium Effort Develops Model That Finds Sizeable Energy and Carbon-Saving Benefits for Recycling PET, a Common Plastic Used in Bottles, Clothing, Carpet

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How green is your plastic?

Economical synthesis of polyacrylates and polymethacrylates from biobased materials

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Ørsted plans carbon capture at Avedøre Power Station as part of the Green Fuels for Denmark project

A future final investment decision for the carbon capture project is subject to the realisation of the parts of Green Fuels for Denmark that will produce e-methanol and e-kerosene

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26 July 20219 September 2021

Large-scale CO2 conversion to bioplastic: Dutch Photanol factory in Delfzijl takes first step

For the first time, the Photanol Factory in Groningen is working with special bacteria that convert CO2 into raw materials for bioplastics

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Future Insight Prize 2021 of € 1 Million Awarded to Ting Lu and Stephen Techtmann

Merck announced the winners of this year’s Future Insight Prize

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Ting Lu und Stephen Techtmann erhalten mit 1 Mio. € dotierten Future Insight Prize 2021

Merck hat heute die Gewinner seines Future Insight Prize 2021 bekannt gegeben

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23 July 20219 September 2021

Blue Biofuels Finds Additional High Value Market for its Sulfur-Free Lignin

CBC estimates a market price and intents to pay around $10 per kilogram for this high purity lignin, subject to due diligence, testing, and supply availability

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Green MEP: Voluntary schemes have failed biodiversity in forests

Voluntary schemes have not been enough to protect biodiversity in Europe’s forests and more coordinated measures are needed to protect nature in the EU

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‘Fit-for-55’ package: Squaring the circle

Over the course of a few years the European Union promised more and more ambitious emission reductions

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22 July 20219 September 2021

Five ways CO2 can benefit the planet

Creative ways to use carbon

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Cycle for sustainable plastics

Second project phase of Carbon2Polymers

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Kreislauf für nachhaltige Kunststoffe

Zweite Projektphase von Carbon2Polymers

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Boeing and SkyNRG Partner to Scale Sustainable Aviation Fuels Globally

Partnership builds on Boeing's industry leadership and SkyNRG's pioneering approach to scaling SAF demand and supply

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21 July 20219 September 2021

Reusable – yes, absolutely!

If there is a system change, then do it properly: without crude oil. New reusable systems only with raw materials from biomass, CO2 and recycling!

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Air bp announces NetJets Europe first to purchase its ISCC PLUS certified sustainable aviation fuel

The SAF is supplied from bp’s Castellon refinery and made available within the Spanish airport network, following ISCC PLUS methodology

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Fit for 55 needs a biofuels boost

The Commission’s proposal leaves room for biofuels such as renewable ethanol to help achieve Green Deal, but should better maximise their potential for decarbonising transport

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20 July 20219 September 2021

Finland’s largest Power-to-Gas plant – Wärtsilä and Vantaa Energy to continue planning towards an investment decision

In May 2020, the parties signed a co-operation agreement for a concept study examining the profitability of the Power-to-Gas plant in connection with the Vantaa Energy waste-to-energy plant

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LanzaTech and lululemon partner to create the first fabric using recycled carbon emissions

Partnership includes India Glycols Limited and Far Eastern New Century

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19 July 20219 September 2021

From Waste to Wealth: Converting CO2 into Butanol Using Phosphorous-Rich Copper Cathodes, finds a new GIST Study

A team of scientists has reported an electrochemical reduction reaction pathway that can avoid *CO dimerization to produce 1-butanol from CO2 using copper phosphide as a cathode

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Europe could save €2 trillion by 2050 with low-carbon hydrogen, says report

A new report by Deloitte says massive cost savings can be achieved on the way towards climate neutrality if gas is given a more prominent role

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16 July 20219 September 2021

Twelve, Formerly Opus 12, Secures $57 Million in Series A Funding Led by Capricorn and Carbon Direct

Announces carbon transformation partnerships with Mercedes-Benz and Procter & Gamble to convert CO2 emissions into essential products

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Holy Grail: Startup entwickelt Mini-Carbon Capture Anlage für den eigenen Garten

Die modalen Geräte des Startups sollen mittels Elektrizität zur Erzielung der chemischen Reaktion für die CO2-Bindung verwendet werden

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These ‘supertrees’ are engineered to capture more carbon

But the introduction of genetically modified trees raises some difficult questions

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LEAK: EU to propose aviation fuel tax in green policy push

A draft of the Commission’s tax proposal takes aim at aviation, which escapes EU fuel taxes

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15 July 20219 September 2021

TotalEnergies and Veolia Join Forces to Develop CO2-based Microalgae Cultivation to Produce Next-generation Biofuels

A test platform will be set up to compare different innovative systems for growing microalgae and identify the most efficient ones

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EU biofuels goals seen behind deforested area as big as the Netherlands

The report analysed biodiesel production and consumption data from three statistical and market analysis agencies

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14 July 20219 September 2021

„Start-ups stehen vor dem Problem, dass sie ihr Produkt auf einen Markt bringen wollen, den sie nur in Teilen verstehen“

5 Fragen an Achim Raschka, Head of the Department “Technology & Markets“, nova-Institut

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EU plastic rules worry manufacturers, environmentalists demand more

In an effort to reduce pollution, the EU banned a range of single-use plastic products on Saturday, including straws, plates, cutlery and cotton bud sticks

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How to make a success of the EU carbon border adjustment

The current main tool to prevent carbon leakage is in its current form obstructing substantial emission reductions in industry and should therefore be phased out as soon as possible

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13 July 20219 September 2021

New online presence for the content pages of the nova-Institute

As clear and colourful as the renewable carbon strategy

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Views on Sustainability : Michael Carus, Managing Director, nova-Institute

Sustainability is moving into wider and wider deployment in industry. What is the plan of action for its effective implementation and how can the results from transition to sustainable operations from each industry and every company be measured?

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Commissioner: Rejecting CAP plans on basis of Green Deal alignment ‘unimaginable’

The Commission will consistently continue dialogue with EU countries to push them towards plans which yield good results

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12 July 20219 September 2021

LEAKED: The EU’s carbon market reform proposal

The revised ETS will be the centerpiece of a broader package of twelve EU energy and climate laws that the European Commission will table on 14 July

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New 2D alloy combines five metals, breaks down CO2

It’s first demonstrated use of a 2D, multi-metallic alloy

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8 July 20219 September 2021

Carbon-negative bioplastic made from air, invasive plants turned into yoga mats, cultured chicken progress, renewable fiber innovations, and more

The Digest’s Top 8 Innovations for the week of July 2nd

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Decarbonising natural gas requires regulatory reform

Energy policy is a central pillar in the European Green Deal and in the decarbonisation of the European economy

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7 July 20219 September 2021

Atmospheric CO2 is “our biggest resource” says carbon-negative plastic brand Made of Air

Berlin startup Made of Air has developed a bioplastic made of forest and farm waste that sequesters carbon and can be used for everything from furniture to building facades

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6 July 20219 September 2021

Baker Hughes Invests in Bio-methanation Technology Company Electrochaea to Expand Carbon Utilization Portfolio with Power-to-Gas Solution

Baker Hughes will draw from its portfolio of carbon capture technologies, including its Compact Carbon Capture design, to provide integrated solutions tailored to specific applications utilizing both CO2 sources with biogenic origin