2 November 20222 November 2022 For the third time due to popular demand: Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), net-zero, Carbon Footprint, non-financial reporting, Taxonomy, Product Environmental Footprint (PEF)… what does all of this mean for you and your company?
Winter special – 20% discount on market and trend reports all around renewable carbon until 6th of January 2023From advanced recycling technologies, over bio- and CO2-based chemicals, building blocks and polymers to specific polymer insights: Get the latest nova-Institute reports around renewable carbon markets for a special price
Winterspecial – 20% Rabatt auf Markt- und Trendberichte rund um erneuerbaren Kohlenstoff bis zum 6. Januar 2023Von fortschrittlichen Recycling-Technologien, über bio- und CO2-basierte Chemikalien, Bausteine und Polymere bis hin zu spezifischen Polymer-Einblicken: Sichern Sie sich die aktuellen Berichte des nova-Instituts rund um die Märkte für erneuerbaren Kohlenstoff zum Sonderpreis
31 October 202230 November 2022 Be part of the success story of CO₂ as feedstock for fuels and chemicals19–20 April 2023 – hybrid event (on site and online), Cologne (Germany)
28 October 202228 October 2022 We like to share our expertise – with you!Book your in-house workshop now, for example on one of the following topics:
27 October 202231 October 2022 Only four weeks left for your abstract submission: Cellulose Fibres Conference 20238–9 March 2023 – hybrid event (on site and online), Cologne (Germany)
26 October 202225 October 2022 More than just chemical recycling – Advanced recycling improves the synergies in the recycling sectorRecent developments in markets and policy clearly indicate a transformation and long-lasting change in the circular economy of plastics
Mehr als nur chemisches Recycling – Advanced Recycling verbessert die Synergien im RecyclingsektorDie jüngsten Entwicklungen auf den Märkten und in der Politik deuten einen klaren Wandel und eine dauerhafte Veränderung der Kreislaufwirtschaft für Kunststoffe an
11 October 202211 October 2022 Discover the diverse program of the Advanced Recycling Conference (ARC)Be a part of the solution and discover the multiple pathways of advanced recycling
6 October 20226 October 2022 European bio-based industry turnover jumps to 814 billion Euro despite BrexitEven though the latest numbers no longer include the UK, the EU’s bioeconomy turnover remained stable, resulting in a 25 % increase since 2008
4 October 202230 September 2022 Celebrating two successful years with the first in-person general meeting of the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI)RCI’s member companies agree on ambitious goals for 2022/23 at the initiative’s second anniversary meeting in Cologne on 20 September
30 September 20225 October 2022 Making the most of sustainable biomass – certification schemes and labels developed in new EU research projectsnova-Institut GmbH announces its participation in two new HORIZON Europe projects – STAR4BBS and BIORECER – which both focus on the development of innovative certification schemes and labels for bio-based feedstock
Nachhaltige Biomasse optimal nutzen – neue EU- Forschungsprojekte entwickeln Zertifizierungssysteme und LabelsDie nova-Institut GmbH gibt ihre Beteiligung an zwei neuen Horizon Europe-Projekten – STAR4BBS und BIORECER – bekannt. Beide Projekte beschäftigen sich mit der Entwicklung innovativer Zertifizierungssysteme und Labels für bio-basierte Rohstoffe
27 September 202227 September 2022 nova-Experts introduced: Niels de Beus M.Sc. BiotechnologySustainability – Life Cycle Assessment – Process Evaluation
23 September 202222 September 2022 Call for Abstracts – Renewable Material Conference 2023The brightest stars of Renewable Materials meet in Siegburg/Cologne (Germany), 23-25 May 2023
16 September 202215 September 2022 BIORECER – Guidelines to strengthen current certification schemes for bio-based feedstockThe research consortium is also going to assess the acceptance of new bio-value chains from biological feedstocks, including residual feedstock and waste
BIORECER – Leitlinien zur Stärkung aktueller Zertifizierungssysteme für biobasierte RohstoffeForschungskonsortium will auch die Verbraucherakzeptanz neuer Bio-Wertschöpfungsketten aus biologischen Rohstoffen, einschließlich Restrohstoffen und Abfällen bewerten
7 September 20226 September 2022 The brightest stars of Renewable Materials meet in Siegburg/Cologne (Germany), 23-25 May 2023The unique concept of presenting all renewable material solutions at one event hits the mark: bio-based, CO2-based and recycled are the only alternatives to fossil-based chemicals and materials
Together we drive the evolution of the circular economy for plasticsFirst 10 speakers from leading and emerging companies confirmed – be part of the solution and submit your abstract by 30 September
Gemeinsam treiben wir die Entwicklung der Kreislaufwirtschaft der Kunststoffe voranDie ersten 10 Referenten führender und aufstrebender Unternehmen sind bestätigt – seien Sie Teil der Lösung und reichen Sie Ihr Abstract bis zum 30. September ein
1 September 20221 September 2022 New bio-based polymer PEF shows low CO2 footprintPeer-reviewed LCA study with in-depth assessment of industrial PEF production and its use as raw material for bottles
19 July 202219 July 2022 Renewable Carbon Initiative Steps up Policy Activities to Push for More Sustainable Carbon Use in the EUThe Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI) welcomes several policy dossiers that promote more sustainable carbon use and provides recommendations for improvements
14 July 202213 July 2022 Native bast fibres for buses, boards and automotive equipmentDevelopment of novel moisture-resistant natural fibre-reinforced composite for structural components in the DuroBast project
Heimische Bastfasern für Busse, Boards und AutomobilausstattungEntwicklung neuartiger feuchtebeständiger naturfaserverstärkter Composit-Strukturbauteile im DuroBast-Projekt
13 July 202213 July 2022 Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), net-zero, ISO 14040, Carbon Footprint, non-financial reporting, net-zero emission, Taxonomy, Product Environmental Footprint (PEF) – what does that all mean for you and your company?Sustainability is a key discussion in industry and policy. nova-Institute invites you to our nova-session on “LCA in science and policy”.
6 July 20229 August 2022 Summer Special – 20% discount on market and trend reports all around renewable carbon until 31 August 2022After publishing the latest report on advanced recycling technologies, nova-Institute is offering their previous reports around renewable carbon markets for a special price
5 July 2022 The Biomass Utilisation Factor (BUF): A simple indicator to calculate circularity of biomass and bio-based productsnova-Institute publishes a novel indicator that enables to capture the circularity of biomass under consideration of both the cascading use principle and the efficiency of the biomass utilisation
4 July 20224 July 2022 nova Experts Introduced: Mika Plum, M.Sc. Mechanical EngineeringSustainability Department
1 July 202230 June 2022 New trend and technology report: Mapping of advanced recycling technologies for plastics waste – providers, technologies, and partnershipsThis new report aims to clear up this jungle of information by providing a structured, overview and in-depth insight
29 June 20225 September 2022 Tech4Biowaste co-organises the ‘Pitch Perfect and Boost the European Bioeconomy 2022’ event in Brussels this SeptemberA one-day event of intense cross-border pitching, matchmaking and networking in the heart of Europe: 26 September 2022, 10 am – 5 pm, Sheraton Brussels Airport Hotel
7 June 20228 June 2022 Save the Date – Advanced Recycling Conference (ARC) 14–15 November, Cologne (Germany)Ambitious recycling targets set by the EU, the commitments of the chemical industry and brands, as well as the demands of customers are putting enormous evolutionary pressure on the recycling sector
1 June 20221 June 2022 nova Experts (re-)introduced: Jutta Millich, M.A. HumanitiesSenior Relationship Manager · Conference Partnering · Communication
23 May 20228 January 2023 Converting CO₂ through electrochemistry – The WaterProof ProjectStarting soon, the new research project WaterProof aims at closing the waste(water) carbon loop by creating a novel biorefinery concept converting CO2 emissions from urban waste treatment facilities into valuable green consumer-products. The objective is a technology resulting in a GHG reduction based on CO2 utilization, replacement of fossil feedstock and industrial electrification
CO2-Umwandlung durch elektrochemische Prozesse – Das WaterProof-ProjektDas im Juni startende Forschungsprojekt WaterProof zielt darauf ab, den Kohlenstoffkreislauf von Abfällen und Abwässern zu schließen, indem es ein neuartiges Bioraffineriekonzept entwickelt, das CO2-Emissionen städtischer Abfallverarbeitungsanlagen in wertvolle grüne Verbraucherprodukte umwandelt. Das Ziel besteht in einer Technologie, die maßgeblich zu einer Reduzierung von Treibhausgasen auf der Grundlage einer effektiven CO2-Nutzung, dem Ersatz fossiler Rohstoffe und industrieller Elektrifizierung beiträgt.
19 May 202220 May 2022 Many advanced and proven solutions to replace fossil carbon in chemistry and materials already availableElectrochemical transformation of CO₂, a natural polymer for paper and cardboard coating and material-to-material molecular recycling of plastic waste are the winners of the innovation award “Renewable Material of the Year 2022”
Viele fortschrittliche und bewährte Lösungen zur Substitution fossilen Kohlenstoffs in Chemie und Materialien bereits verfügbarElektrochemische Umwandlung von CO2, ein natürliches Polymer zur Beschichtung von Papier und Pappe, und molekulares Recycling von Kunststoffabfällen sind die Gewinner des Innovationspreises "Renewable Material of the Year 2022"
10 May 202210 May 2022 Ed de Jong, Vice President Development at Avantium Technologies (NL), on the current development of the renewable carbon economyInterview with Michael Carus, CEO of the nova-Institute
Marilia Foukaraki, Projectleader R&D Bio-based at Cosun Beet (NL), on the current development of the renewable carbon economyInterview with Michael Carus, CEO of the nova-Institute
9 May 20225 May 2022 Lars Börger, Vice President Strategy and Long-term Development, Renewable Polymers and Chemicals at Neste Germany GmbH, on the current development of the renewable carbon economyInterview with Michael Carus, CEO of the nova-Institute
John Zhang, Co-founder of GS Biotech (China), on the current development of the renewable carbon economyInterview with Michael Carus, CEO of the nova-Institute
6 May 20224 May 2022 Francesco Montecchio, Application Engineer at Alfa Laval Technologies (Sweden), on the current development of the renewable carbon economyInterview with Michael Carus, CEO of the nova-Institute
Ulla Hüppe, Director Sustainability Adhesive Technologies at Henkel (Germany), on the current development of the renewable carbon economyInterview with Michael Carus, CEO of the nova-Institute
5 May 20225 May 2022 Dirk Leinweber, Director Global Research Center Surfactants at Clariant (Switzerland) on the current development of the renewable carbon economyInterview with Michael Carus, CEO of the nova-Institute
Stefano Facco, New Business Development Director of Novamont SpA (Italy) as well as the managing director of the German subsidiary of Novamont, on the current development of the renewable carbon economyInterview with Michael Carus, CEO of the nova-Institute
4 May 20224 May 2022 Cultivation Area for Energy and Industrial Crops in Germany 1994-2021Since 2014, the cultivation figures have stagnated since the RED limited the share of first-generation plants (maize, wheat, sugar beet)
CO2 Reduction Potential of the Chemical Industry through Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU)Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), CO2 Value Europe (CVE) and nova-Institute publish a study showing the CO2 reduction potential of the chemical industry through CCU
Next Week: Renewable Materials Conference, 10-12 May, Cologne (Germany) – all information hereList of participants, panel discussions, exhibitors and the nominations for the Renewable Material of The Year 2022 are launched
3 May 20226 January 2023 nova’s experts (re)introduced: Dipl.-Ec. Dušica BandukaProject Manager Dissemination, Communication and Press
nova-Institute steps up policy activities to push for more renewable carbonA well-balanced policy framework is needed to achieve a sustainable chemical industry in a timeframe to still reach the Paris climate goals
2 May 20223 May 2022 Zhang Wei, COO of Zhejiang Sugar Energy Technology (China), on the current development of the renewable carbon economyInterview with Michael Carus, CEO of the nova-Institute