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28 August 202323 August 2023

Lummus and Biohydrogen Technologies Establish Partnership to Develop and Deploy Blue Hydrogen Technology

Partnership is part of Lummus’ commitment to accelerate and scale technologies that lower CO2 emissions for customers

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Virtueller Blick hinter die Kulissen des Carbon2Chem®-Technikums

Nachbericht zum Workshop »Every day for future«: Hier wird die technische Umsetzung des im Verbundprojekt entwickelten Konzeptes zur Kreislaufführung von CO2 unter realen Bedingungen getestet

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Eco-Friendly Solutions For Sustainable Packaging In LOKYO

In today’s world, where environmental consciousness is on the rise, it’s crucial for businesses to adopt eco-friendly practices

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Aus altem Kunststoff wird neuer Klebstoff – Projekt zum chemischen Recycling gestartet

Recycling Kreisläufe sollen durch Forschungsprojekt um eine Option für stark gealterte Kunststoffe erweitert werden

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Boosting innovation in European bioeconomy

New projects to drive innovation within the European bioeconomy being funded by the CBE JU are outlined here

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Do biodegradable bioplastics provide a safe answer to plastic pollution?

Biodegradability is not something to be taken for granted

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„Chemisches Recycling hat ein Riesenpotenzial“

Wie Coperion-Manager Jochen Schofer im Interview erklärt, steckt das chemische Recycling zwar noch in den Kinderschuhen, hat aber ein Riesenpotenzial

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One year on, Europe is still missing a business case for industrial decarbonisation

The US Inflation Reduction Act is one year old today. Its first 90 days were enough for the US to overtake the EU’s second-place spot in producing cleantech

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25 August 202322 August 2023

Neste to enable PET bottles produced with bio-based materials with Suntory, ENEOS and Mitsubishi Corporation

Neste RE is Neste’s feedstock for polymers production, made 100% from bio-based raw materials such as waste and residues, e.g. used cooking oil

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Neste ermöglicht PET-Flaschen aus biobasierten Rohstoffen in Zusammenarbeit mit Suntory, ENEOS und der Mitsubishi Corporation

Neste RE ist ein Rohstoff von Neste für die Kunststoffproduktion, der zu 100 Prozent aus biobasierten Rohstoffen wie Abfällen und Reststoffen, z.B. gebrauchtem Speiseöl, hergestellt wird

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SABIC offers bio-based Versions of all NORYL™ resin grades to further advance the bioeconomy of plastics

The bio-based versions are formulated with polyphenylene ether (PPE) resin feedstocks certified under International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS

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Betrachtung der Nutzung von Nahrungs- und Futtermittelpflanzen als Rohstoffe für biobasierte Materialien

Diskussion um Biomassenutzung und Ernährungssicherheit

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Research tests whether bioplastics break down in Moreton Bay

Australian Research Council Training Centre for Bioplastics and Biocomposites at The University of Queensland is responding to unprecedented growth in demand for bioderived and biodegradable products with more than 10 million tonnes of plastic waste accumulating in oceans each year

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Biodegradability of plastics: discussion paper

This paper was produced in collaboration with The University of Queensland and is available on their website here

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Bayreuther Forscher verwandeln Kartoffelchipstüten in energiesparende Kühlfolien

Forscher unter Leitung des Bayreuther Physikochemikers Prof. Dr. Markus Retsch haben jetzt ein Upcycling-Verfahren entwickelt, das derartigen Folien eine innovative Zweitverwendung ermöglicht

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Bayreuth researchers turn potato chip bags into energy-saving cooling films

Researchers led by Bayreuth-based physical chemist Prof. Dr. Markus Retsch have now developed an upcycling process that gives such films an innovative second use

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24 August 202321 August 2023

Braskem and SCG Chemicals join forces to advance in the bio-based Ethylene project in Thailand

The project in Thailand is planned to produce 200kt of I'm greenTM bio-based Polyethylene

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Reduce, reuse, recycle: Principle No. 1 for building a circular economy 

Eastman takes a principled approach to developing solutions for the circular economy

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Discarded aloe peels could be a sustainable, natural insecticide (video)

Scientists report several bioactive compounds in extracts from the peels that deter insects from feasting on crops

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DUH: benötigte Fläche für Kraftstoff aus Agrar-Biomasse in Deutschland wird steigen

Die Deutsche Umwelthilfe rechnet damit, dass die Fläche für den Biomasse-Anbau in Deutschland um bis zu 40 Prozent steigen wird. Sie fordert einen Stopp der Förderung von Kraftstoffen aus Agrar-Biomasse

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Lindner & Erema: Together The New Benchmark in Plastics Recycling

The venture aims to leverage both companies’ expertise and jointly execute research projects to create industry standards in plastics recycling

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CCU/CCS: Echte Transformation statt falscher Technologieversprechen

Wenn das BMWK jetzt an einer Strategie zur Anwendung von CCS und CCU arbeitet, muss das Ziel unserer Klimapolitik eine Transformation der Wirtschaft sein, bei der allenfalls die schwer vermeidbaren Restemissionen unter der Erde deponiert oder in langlebigen Produkten genutzt werden

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How bacteria can be “tamed” for sustainable plastics production

Research team at Giessen University develops new system for tailored control of gene expression

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Wie sich Bakterien für eine nachhaltige Kunststoffproduktion „zähmen“ lassen

Forschungsteam der Universität Gießen entwickelt neues System zur maßgeschneiderten Kontrolle der Genexpression

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23 August 202318 August 2023

Chemical recycling of polycarbonates reaches a major milestone

At Covestro in Leverkusen, the technical implementation of chemical recycling is now beginning on a pilot scale. On the way to industrial scale, the process is still being optimized and is undergoing further development stages

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Chemisches Recycling von Polycarbonat erreicht wichtiges Etappenziel

Bei Covestro in Leverkusen beginnt die technische Umsetzung des chemischen Recyclings im Pilotmaßstab. Auf dem Weg zum industriellen Maßstab wird das Verfahren noch optimiert und durchläuft weitere Entwicklungsstufen

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EDAC Labs Secures $3M Seed Funding for Carbon Removal

Led by Climate Investor Grantham Foundation for the Protection of the Environment

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Kaputte Windkraftanlagen sinnvoll recyceln? Erfinder präsentiert smarte Lösung

Ingenieur erfindet weltweit einmaliges Recycling-Verfahren

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Masdar, Mitsubishi Chemical Group and INPEX Agree on Joint Feasibility Study for Carbon Recycle Chemicals Project in Abu Dhabi, UAE

Targeting World’s First Polypropylene Produced from CO2 and Green Hydrogen

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Origin Materials and Proman Partner to Produce Low-Carbon Biofuels

Proman, one of the world’s largest producers of methanol, and Origin Materials signed an agreement to explore the production and global distribution of biofuels

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MSU School of Packaging researchers make a sustainable plastic more compostable

Researchers led by Rafael Auras in the Michigan State University School of Packaging have shown how to make a bio-based polymer compostable in both home and industrial settings

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Kreislaufwirtschaft kann so einfach sein

Bei der Fakuma 2023 will Pal Plast zeigen, wie unkompliziert die Etablierung geschlossener Materialkreisläufe sein kann

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22 August 202317 August 2023

Start for the “Leuna100” project: Use of the green fuel saves gigatons of CO2

The project is funded by the German Federal Ministry of Digital Affairs and Transport (BMDV) with a total of € 10.4 M. over the next three years

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Start für das Projekt »Leuna100«: Einsatz des grünen Kraftstoffs spart Gigatonnen an CO2 ein

Das Projekt wird vom Bundesministerium für Digitales und Verkehr (BMDV) über die nächsten drei Jahre mit insgesamt 10,4 Millionen Euro gefördert

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Equatic’s Transformative Technology Allows Seawater to Capture & Store Carbon

Equatic White Paper Outlines Rigorous MRV Framework to Validate Process

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Pflanzenkohle soll aktiven Beitrag zum Klimaschutz leisten

Ministerin Michaela Kaniber startet Förderung von sechs Pyrolyse-Anlagen zu Demonstrationszwecken

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Karbon-X and Laconic Sign Letter of Intent to Develop Innovative Biochar Verification Methodology

Laconic’s SADAR platform and Karbon-X’s carbon offset expertise leveraged to create verification methodology

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AstroTurf Joins Cyclyx consortium to Strengthen Leadership in its Field

Company can progress their mission of enhancing the environment by delivering sustainable, low-maintenance, and cost-effective alternatives to natural grass

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Production of renewable diesel restarted at the expanded part of Neste’s Singapore refinery after operational shutdown

The production of renewable diesel at Neste’s Singapore refinery expansion has been restarted in early August according to the company’s plans. The production line at the expanded part of the refinery was shut down in June for unexpected equipment repairs

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Is recycling CO2 into jet fuel the Holy Grail for sustainable aviation?

Moses Lake, Washington is a small, pleasant city in the USA’s northwest, along a sinuous, managed body of water that from above resembles a dragon chasing an eagle

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21 August 202316 August 2023

PYREG becomes the first endorsed technology provider by Puro.earth

German NetZero tech company is the first technology provider to be endorsed by carbon crediting platform and Nasdaq subsidiary Puro.earth

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PYREG schließt Technologie-Partnerschaft mit Puro.earth

Deutsches NetZero-Tech-Unternehmen wird der erste „empfohlene Technologie-Lieferant“ für die Zertifikate-Handelsplattform und Nasdaq- Tochter Puro.earth

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Direct air capture of CO2: dangerous nonsense

If DAC is taken seriously by policy makers and the general public, this will lend the oil and gas companies delay in reducing their levels of production

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Black Soldier Fly Maggots Can Reduce Waste And Serve As A Protein Source

A Texas A&M entomology professor developed "Black Soldier Fly Bullet" technology that will help the environment and serve as an animal feed protein source

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Fliege wird zu biologisch abbaubarem Plastik

Texanische Forscher eröffnen neben Futtermittel eine zweite Nutzungsmöglichkeit für das Insekt

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Nature Coatings Secures $2.45 Million in Funding Led by Regeneration.VC and The 22 Fund

Biochemicals Company to Accelerate Growth and Expansion of Bio-Based Solutions

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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Up To $1.2 Billion For Nation’s First Direct Air Capture Demonstrations in Texas and Louisiana

President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda Will Fund Projects to Kickstart Critical New Industry, Remove Historic Climate-Harming Carbon Emissions Out of the Air, and Create 4,800 Good-Paying Jobs

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REA Elektronik auf der Fakuma 2023: Direktkennzeichnung für sortenreines Kunststoff-Recycling

Vollsortimenter zeigt innovativen Digitaldruck auf der Internationalen Fachmesse für Kunststoffverarbeitung

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18 August 202315 August 2023

Ecogensus Announces Groundbreaking Reinforced Sustainable Composite Material

The advanced composites are formed using Ecogensus' Dynamic Organic Repolymerization (DOR)™ process, which can transform unsorted, mixed household wastes (including high moisture organics, food waste, etc.) into a new polymeric composite material called EGS-6™

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Fuelling Australia’s future sustainable aviation industry

Our new report shows Australia is ideally positioned to establish a sustainable aviation fuel industry in the coming years