24 April 202419 April 2024 Possibilities to capture and utilize carbon dioxide for sustainable production routes This report is a result of the cooperation and funding of the International PtX Hub and supports the development of sustainable Power-to-X and hydrogen markets as a building block
DECHEMA-Publikation zu geeigneten CO2-Quellen und deren integration in PtX-Wertschöpfungsketten Im aktuellen Bericht, der im Rahmen des International PtX Hub veröffentlicht wurde, identifiziert die DECHEMA Punktquellen und beschreibt verschiedene Technologien zur CO2-Abscheidung
Solugen Breaks Ground on Bioforge™ Marshall Facility, Bolstering U.S. Biomanufacturing Capabilities ADM, Solugen Minnesota biorefinery expects to cut CO2 emissions, use corn syrup
Plastic waste and recycling in the EU: facts and figures Nearly a third of plastic waste in Europe is recycled. Find out more facts and figures on plastic waste and its recycling in the EU with our infographic
Plastikmüll und Recycling in der EU: Zahlen und Fakten Fast ein Drittel der Kunststoffabfälle in Europa wird recycelt. Unsere Infografik enthält interessante Zahlen und Fakten zum Thema Plastikmüll und Recycling in der EU
A California firm may have a concrete way to help the planet with cleaner cement Fortera, a California startup has developed a technology that reduces carbon dioxide in the making of cement and could have the potential to operate at large scale
Palm oil production up 2 per cent on previous year Although Malaysian production was seasonally strongly curbed, the USDA currently projects an output of 19 million tonnes, which would be up 613,000 tonnes on the previous year
Nachhaltigen Rohstoffen auf der Spur: internationales Forschungsprojekt zu biobasierten Polyurethanschäumen Es ist ein Ziel von BIOMAT, die bei der Herstellung von Schaumstoffen und Verbundwerkstoffen entstehenden Treibhausgase um 30 bis 50 Prozent zu senken und die Pilotanlage LABFOAM von Hennecke wird für die zahlreichen Praxistests eingesetzt
Tracking down sustainable raw materials: international research project on bio-based polyurethane foams The aim of BIOMAT is to reduce the greenhouse gases produced in the manufacture of foams and composites and Hennecke‘s LABFOAM pilot plant is being used for the numerous practical tests
23 April 202419 April 2024 STX Group and Norsk e-Fuel partner to boost biogenic CO2 delivery in the Nordics for sustainable e-fuel production The collaboration to address key challenges currently hindering the growth of the European Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage (CCUS) market, such as insufficient CO2 transportation infrastructure and scalable CO2 source availability
From wheat to bioplastics: Partnership between Tereos and Futerro boosts green chemistry in a first in Europe Besides a large financial investment, the partnership provides a solid basis for maintaining and developing the skilled local workforce
SABIC & Jessa Hospital achieve successful step towards creating circular polymers on advanced recycling of used medical plastic Serving as a pilot proof-of-concept, used medical plastic generated at Jessa’s hospitals was converted to pyrolysis oil in an advanced recycling process
Can Greener CO2-derived Chemicals Accelerate CCUS Uptake? If captured carbon can be utilized to make profitable chemical products, this revenue stream can provide an economic incentive to accelerate the uptake of CCUS (carbon capture, utilization, and storage) technologies until legislation that promotes CO2 storage emerges
Composites-Recycling-Studie nun auch in Englisch verfügbar Die Studie bietet erstmalig eine systematische und umfassende Übersicht über die anfallenden Abfallmengen und die aktuellen sowie zukünftig verfüg- und umsetzbaren Lösungen zum hochwertigen Recycling. Dabei werden auch die Vor- und Nachteile zu den verschiedenen Verfahren bewertet sowie relevante gesetzliche Vorgaben und Normen betrachtet
Composites-Recycling-Study now also available in English For the first time, the study provides a systematic and comprehensive overview of the quantities of waste produced and the solutions for high-quality recycling that are currently available and can be implemented
BASF auf der UTECH 2024: Bereit für die Kreislaufwirtschaft mit nachhaltigen Recycling-Lösungen für Polyurethane BASF stellt eine neue Generation von PU-Schäumen vor, die am Ende ihres Lebenszyklus thermoplastisch recycelt werden können
Bringing Textile-to-Textile Recycled Polyester to Market with Ambercycle and GANNI This partnership opened the door to innovative solutions – like Ambercycle’s cycora®
22 April 202418 April 2024 Six pathways to smart certification of bio-based systems Are you a policy maker, a member of the bio-based industry or a concerned consumer? Participate in the first webinar by the Horizon Europe project 3-CO on June 7th, 2024, 11 am to 12:30 pm (CET)! The webinar will address the vital topic of certification and labelling of biological feedstock, bio-based value chains and products
Now the jointly owned biorefinery for biofuel has opened The jointly owned biorefinery, owned by SCA and St1, is now inaugurated. When fully operational in Gothenburg, the refinery will contribute an annual production of around 200,000 tons of renewable fuel
Spiber Inc. raises over JPY 10 billion ($65M) in funding to strengthen mass production and sales initiatives This funding, which includes additional investments from existing shareholders, will allow the company to accelerate mass production of its innovative Brewed Protein™ materials
Nordic Bioproducts Group and Thailand’s PTT MCC Biochem Co. Ltd. forge a strategic partnership to advance bioplastic innovation for everyday items The Finnish startup has formed an MOU with one of the world’s leading bioplastic producers. This strategic collaboration aims to advance the performance and compostability of bioplastics, facilitating their use across a wide range of single-use products, such as coffee capsules, while displacing traditional plastics
Papira® supports art by Baiba Glass – with sustainable packaging and design excellence Papira® is working on scaling from pilot to industrial production and aiming to be on the market in few years, meanwhile there are selected projects and companies in order to test and prepare for implementation
Biobased Buzzwords: Decoding Eco-Friendly Terminology Another glossary you can use to navigate the world of sustainability, for reducing your carbon footprint or simply to feed some curiosity about green innovations
Using Carbon Capture to Replace Fossil-Based Polyester Feedstocks with LanzaTech and On Textile Exchange speaks with LanzaTech and On about how their partnership opened the door to scaling an apparel collection made using this technology
Neste and Lotte Chemical team up on renewable chemicals and plastics This will enable products and applications with a lower carbon footprint
Neste und Lotte Chemical arbeiten bei erneuerbaren Chemikalien und Kunststoffen zusammen Das Ergebnis sind Produkte und Anwendungen, die einen geringeren CO2-Fußabdruck aufweisen
19 April 202417 April 2024 Next free PEFerence webinar with a market update on bio-based building blocks and polymers Pia Skoczinski from nova-Institute will give a sophisticated insight into the dynamically growing market of bio-based building blocks and polymers on the 6th May (10 to 11 am CET)
Biodegradable aerogel: Airy cellulose from a 3D printer Empa researchers have succeeded in developing a Cellulose-based aerogel for 3d-printing
Bio-Aerogel: Luftige Cellulose aus dem 3D-Drucker Empa-Forschenden ist es gelungen, ein Cellulose-basiertes, 3D-druckbares Aerogel herzustellen
Validating Biobased Content Claims With Carbon-14 Testing The development of more sustainable biobased products brings to attention the need for third-party verification of an end-product’s biobased content to validate biobased content and to support marketing claims
Borealis invests EUR 4.5 million in Porvoo steam cracker, enabling increased share of circular raw materials used in production The investment ensures, that the Porvoo steam cracker can increase the share of renewable and recycled raw materials used in its (ethylene and propylene) production
Borealis investiert 4,5 Mio. EUR in Steamcracker in Porvoo und erhöht damit den Anteil an Kreislaufrohstoffen in der Produktion Die Investition soll sicherstellen, dass der Steamcracker in Porvoo den Anteil erneuerbarer und recycelter Rohstoffe in der Produktion von Basischemikalien (Ethylen und Propylen) erhöhen kann
Lululemon launches recycled polyester anorak The packable outerwear is made with mixed plastic waste, converted carbon emissions and the activewear brand’s old apparel
Graphjet Technology to Build New Agricultural Waste-to-Graphite Production Facility in Nevada Facility expected to transform 30,000 metric tons of agriculture waste annually into up to 10,000 metric tons of graphite per year, enough material to power more than 100,000 electric vehicles
The green revolution of food waste upcycling to produce polyhydroxyalkanoates This review emphasizes the urgent need for food waste upcycling as a response to the mounting global food waste crisis
Polyurethan-Lösungen zur Förderung der Kreislaufwirtschaft in wichtigen Industrien Covestro: Messeauftritt mit Fokus auf Nachhaltigkeit, Innovation und Performance
18 April 202422 April 2024 Breaking news – Milestone for the Transition to Sustainable Carbon in the European Chemical Industry The Dutch minister for the environment Vivianne Heijnen presented “A Call for a European Sustainable Carbon Policy Package”
Leap forward in product sustainability: Renowned tesa® 4965 Original with 40% less CO₂1 emissions Due to the use of biomass-balanced acrylic monomers and 90% PCR PET in its backing, this innovative adhesive tape is now made with 40% less CO2
Deutlicher Fortschritt in Sachen Produktnachhaltigkeit: tesa® 4965 Original mit 40% weniger CO₂1-Emissionen Durch den Einsatz von biobasierten Acrylmonomeren und 90 Prozent PCR-PET im Träger wird das innovative Klebeband jetzt mit 40 Prozent weniger CO₂ hergestellt
UBQ Materials Strengthens Partnership With Teknor Apex To Expand Co-Development of Sustainable Material Solutions UBQ Materials to Feature in Teknor Apex’s ‘Conversations for Change’ Series at NPE2024, Showcasing Co-Innovated ‘Right-Now’ Plastics Solutions for Carbon-Negative Manufacturing Applications
Bia Energy Operating Company Announces Significant Developments for Low Carbon Methanol Project at the Port of Caddo-Bossier in Northwest Louisiana The facility is designed to be able to reduce carbon emissions by over 92% compared to traditional methanol production by capturing CO2 and utilizing hydrogen as both fuel and feedstock
Studie zu CO2-Gutschriften: Waldverbände fordern Vielfalt, Transparenz und leichtere Marktzugänge Carbon Credits als Beitrag zum Klimaschutz – Partizipation kleinerer Betriebe
Fungal Carbon: A Cost-Effective Tunable Network Template for Creating Supercapacitors Scientists are using carbon filaments from mushrooms in supercapacitors, paving the way for a sustainable energy future
Avocado tree waste used to make sustainable food packaging A material derived from avocado pruning waste and bio-polyethylene combines high strength with biodegradability
Evonik erweitert Kapazitäten für maßgeschneiderte RESOMER® Pulver-Biomaterialien So können spezielle Pulver mit unterschiedlichen Partikelgrößen und Materialeigenschaften für Kunden hergestellt werden
Revolutionizing hydrogen production: Economical and efficient solutions unveiled POSTECH researchers team introduces superaerophobic three-dimensional nickel nanostructured catalysts for accelerated water electrolysis
17 April 202416 April 2024 Evolution of synthetic rubber: bio-based raw materials and new types of rubber Four Fraunhofer Institutes are developing alternative, biobased raw material sources for synthetic rubber, which will enable completely new types of rubber for car tires
Evolution des Synthesekautschuks: Biobasierte Rohstoffe und neue Kautschuktypen Vier Fraunhofer-Institute erschließen alternative, biobasierte Rohstoffquellen für Synthesekautschuk, die völlig neue Kautschuktypen für Autoreifen ermöglichen werden