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29 April 202523 April 2025

Prometheus Fuels: Our First Product

Orders for the first million tons of the fuel are sold out

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Emirates Biotech: Samsung E&A errichtet PLA-Komplex in Abu Dhabi

Samsung E&A wird im Rahmen eines EPC-Auftrags die Projektierung, die Beschaffung und den Bau des PLA-Komplexes übernehmen

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Electronic waste: how do we process it?

Three quarters of all discarded telephones, computers and kitchen equipment is being exported abroad; to Africa for instance

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Technip Energies awarded a FEED contract for Jet Zero’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel project in Australia

The FEED covers an extensive package of engineering activities, documentation and planning to refine the cost estimate for the project and develop detailed timelines

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So lässt sich Naturkautschuk aus Reifen zurückgewinnen

Im Way2K 2025 Interview beschreibt Entex-Geschäftsführer Sebastian Rust die neuesten Entwicklungen zum Altreifenrecycling und zur Kreislaufwirtschaft

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Opinion: We are still at the beginning of the circular economy in many areas

VDMA interview on the way to K 2025 with Sebastian Rust, managing director at Entex, about wastetyre recycling and circulareconomy

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Neue Biomüll-Regel gilt ab Mai: 2.500 Euro Bußgeld bei Missachtung

Als "kompostierbar" beworbene Biomüllbeutel aus abbaubarem Plastik können in den meisten Kommunen nicht verarbeitet werden - ein Problem für die Verbraucher

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28 April 202523 April 2025

Paebbl starts operating its continuous demo plant, a world-first for CO₂ mineralisation

Innovative carbon-storing product serves as a valuable supplementary cementitious material for the construction industry

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Modern Meadow and Bellroy Partner on Carry Products Made of Next-Generation Material

Bellroy to debut products made with Modern Meadow’s renewable carbon-based and recyclable material, INNOVERA™

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Planet Smart Launches to Address Global Plastic Crisis of the $194 Billion Disposable Hygiene Market

Introduces first made-to-scale, naturally biodegradable super absorbent polymer (bioSAP) without harmful microplastics

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Eco-Products and DNO Produce Help Bring Environmental Sustainability to K-12 School Cafeterias

The new packaging features molded fiber bases and plant-based lidding film

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Wie kann die Chemieindustrie defossilisiert werden?

Neuer Bericht präsentiert zehn Politikvorschläge für eine Zukunft mit erneuerbarem Kohlenstoff

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Circularise’s digital product passports drive material traceability and circularity in partnership with Teijin

These passports, developed using Circularise’s product traceability platform, enhance data transparency within the materials supply chain

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Living fungus-based building material repairs itself for over a month

The root-like mycelium of a fungus and bacteria cells could eventually offer a sustainable alternative for high-emission building materials like concrete

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25 April 202529 April 2025

Green Lead Markets: Perspectives of the Industry

Until May 31, 2025, the Competence Centre on Climate Change Mitigation in Energy-Intensive Industries (KEI) will identify the opportunities and challenges the German industry faces

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KEI startet Befragung zum Thema „Grüne Leitmärkte: Die Perspektive der Industrie“ 

Bis zum 31. Mai 2025 will das Kompetenzzentrum KEI die branchenspezifischen sowie übergreifenden Einschätzungen der Industrie zu einer effizienten Schaffung grüner Leitmärkte erfassen

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Covation Biomaterials Announces Launch of BioPTMEG at Chinaplas

Bio-based alternative to petroleum-based PTMEG to help customers reduce their reliance on non-renewable materials and maintain the durability and resilience of spandex, polyurethanes and thermoplastic elastomers

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The LYCRA Company Previews Bio-Derived LYCRA®EcoMade Fiber at Kingpins Amsterdam

Hosts Virtual Reality Experience “From Farm to Fiber”

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Artificial Photosynthesis: Researchers Mimic Plants

With artificial photosynthesis, mankind could utilise solar energy to bind carbon dioxide and produce hydrogen. Würzburg chemists have taken this one step further

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Künstliche Photosynthese: Forscher ahmen Pflanzen nach

Mit künstlicher Photosynthese könnte die Menschheit die Sonnenenergie nutzen, um Kohlendioxid zu binden und Wasserstoff zu produzieren. Würzburger Chemiker sind hier einen Schritt weitergekommen

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Federal report spotlights urgent need for U.S. biomanufacturing – iFAB Tech Hub is ready to deliver

Developed with input from over 1,800 stakeholders, the report urges more than $15 billion in near-term funding and the creation of a national network of manufacturing facilities

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Cracking form: eggshell innovations tackle plastic and pollution

Biomaterials made from waste eggshell are circular, meaning they come from waste that has been cycled back into the economy as higher value goods

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Emirates Biotech Selects SAMSUNG E&A as Contractor for its PLA Production Plant

SAMSUNG E&A will ensure the Sulzer technology and proprietary equipment will be integrated flawlessly into the PLA production facility

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How Wrangler created affordable ‘circular’ jeans for Walmart

Although limited in scope, the Kontoor subsidiary's effort offers valuable lessons for sustainability professionals

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24 April 202517 April 2025

Keeping Carbon Circular: PtX Lab Lausitz’s Vision for Sustainable Fuels and Chemicals

PtX Lab Lausitz is a competence center that aims to accelerate the fast and sustainable market ramp-up of Power-to X (PtX) products based on green hydrogen

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From CO₂ to Sustainable Materials: CO₂SMOS Delivers Key Results for Circular Bio-Based Industries

The CO₂SMOS project concludes its EU-funded research, marking a significant step forward in the development of CO₂-based bioproducts and sustainable materials

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Polystyvert expands its technology platform to thermoplastics and becomes UpSolv

This first commercial plant is a crucial milestone as it will allow the technology platform to be deployed even faster to new applications with proven technology

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Continental bringt nachhaltigen Funkschlüssel aus bio-basiertem Kunststoff auf den Markt

Continental vollzieht derzeit einen kontinuierlichen Wandel hin zu noch umweltbewussteren Lösungen

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Continental launches sustainable key fob made with bio-sourced plastic

Continental is gradually making a shift towards offering solutions that are environmentally conscious

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TECNARO erhält FSC®- und PEFC™-Zertifizierung durch DIN CERTCO

Zertifizierte Nachhaltigkeit für Biokunststoff-Compounds ARBOFORM®, ARBOBLEND® und ARBOFILL® Ilsfeld

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TECNARO receives FSC® and PEFC™ certification from DIN CERTCO

Certified sustainability for bioplastics compounds ARBOFORM®, ARBOBLEND®, and ARBOFILL®

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National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology Urges Swift Action to Protect U.S. National Security

Emerging biotechnology is key for U.S. to remain dominant and secure future economic growth in a new era of global competition

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Transparent paper-based material can hold boiling water and degrade in deep ocean in under a year

A Japanese research team has developed a paper-based, clear, biodegradable material that can stand up to liquids for several hours, even those that have been heated, allowing them to replace plastic cups, straws, and other everyday objects

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Material aus Zellulose könnte Einwegplastik ersetzen

Ein Becher aus "transparentem Karton" ohne Innenbeschichtung konnte brühend heißes Wasser drei Stunden halten, zudem lässt sich das Material einfach komplett wasserdicht machen

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23 April 202517 April 2025

From Emissions to Innovation: Webinar on CO₂-Derived Chemicals

Recent advances and innovations in Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) technologies are making it feasible to transform CO₂ into a wide range of products, ranging from base chemicals to advanced fuels

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GBA presents Bioeconomy Award for the first time

The founding prize of 100,000 euros and personal prize money of 15,000 euros will be awarded for outstanding projects in the field of the bioeconomy

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Jetzt bewerben: GBA fördert Bioökonomie-Projekte

Die Global Bioeconomy Alliance (GBA) vergibt erstmals einen Preis für biobasierte und nachhaltige Innovationen. Interessierte können sich mit ihren Ideen bis zum 30. April 2025 bewerben

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Buscar Company Acquires 50% Stake in Terramer, Inc. via Stock Swap, Bolstering Sustainable Innovation with Hemp-Based Bioplastics

Terramer, Inc. is the developer of TERBO-1000, a proprietary hemp-based bioplastic that is 100% biodegradable within 180 days and leaves no microplastic residue

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CO₂ removal and storage: Which options are feasible and desirable?

A new framework helps to evaluate the feasibility of ocean-based CO2 removal processes and assesses their impact on humans and nature

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CO₂-Entnahme und -Speicherung: Welche Verfahren sind sinnvoll und wünschenswert?

Neuer Leitfaden hilft, die Machbarkeit meeresbasierter CO2-Entnahmeverfahren zu bewerten und ihre Folgen für Mensch und Natur einzuschätzen

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Tree gum supercharges supercapacitor lifespan, research reveals

A waste gum produced by trees found in India could be the key to unlocking a new generation of better-performing, more eco-friendly supercapacitors, researchers say

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Arkema announces bio performance rheology additives production in Europe

These are the first products made with the recently announced bio-sourced ethyl acrylate produced at the Arkema acrylic monomer facility in Carling France

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Unlocking bio-based materials innovation through the INN-PRESSME OITB and its Single-Entry Point

The INN-PRESSME project promotes state-of-the-art pilot facilities dedicated to supporting the growing market demand for scaling up bio-based material innovations

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Vom Reststoff zum Rohstoff: Smarte Tools für nachhaltige Bioökonomie

Wegweiser für landwirtschaftliche Nebenströme: Zwei unter Leitung der Universität Hohenheim entwickelte Werkzeuge helfen, unausgeschöpftes Potenzial aufzuzeigen

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22 April 202517 April 2025

CCU Pioneers – Keeping Carbon Circular: Holcim

Interviewpartner: Florian Kleinwächter (Senior Business Development Manager CCU/S)

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Sustainable circular economy for plastic and CFRP components: Kick-off for the BMBF project “CirProTech” at the OHLF

The “CirProTech” project, which kick-off meeting for took place in Wolfsburg at the end of March, will develop together with numerous partners practice-oriented and efficient solutions for a sustainable circular economy in the automotive industry

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Nachhaltige Kreislaufwirtschaft für Kunststoff- und CFK-Bauteile: Kick-off für das BMBF-Projekt »CirProTech« an der OHLF

Das Projekt »CirProTech«, dessen Kick-off-Treffen Ende März in Wolfsburg stattfand, will zusammen mit zahlreichen Partnern praxisnahe und effiziente Lösungen für eine nachhaltige Kreislaufwirtschaft in der Automobilbranche entwickeln

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Under Armour and UNLESS debut regenerative sportswear collection at Milan Design Week

Launching an innovative regenerative sportswear collection offers a tactile journey that illustrates the regenerative cycle of plant-powered innovation – from plants to sportswear to compost and back to rebirth

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Bio-based materials innovator Simplifyber raises Series A funding in mission to transform manufacturing of fashion, car interiors, and consumer goods

Simplifyber announces the completion of its US$12 million Series A funding round, led by Suzano Ventures

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Biomasse: Potenziale zur stofflichen Nutzung begrenzt

Die Ergebnisse wurden in Zusammenarbeit von sechs Einrichtungen in einem Kurzbericht vorgelegt