20 October 202315 October 2023 Consumers angry at retail industry for producing plastic waste, study finds British consumers are angry at the retail industry for producing plastic waste and frustrated with current reuse and recycling systems, according to research from the University of Sheffield
UMF|PerfectCLEAN® Announces New Compostable Packaging to Reduce Landfill Waste and Meet Sustainability Goals Sustainable packaging derived from corn will be used for all PerfectCLEAN products by early 2024
Bauen mit Holz im urbanen Raum weiter im Aufwind FNR beim 16. Europäischen Holzbau-Kongress am 17./18. Oktober in Köln dabei
Biodegradable and recyclable: the best of both worlds in sustainable packaging Full Cycle Bioplastics and Polymateria stand out in the bioplastics and circular packaging industry for offering materials that are recyclable whilst also degrading harmlessly in the environment
Start of construction of PHA extraction pilot On the GETEC facility in Emmen, Paques Biomaterials can begin building the pilot installation for biopolymer (PHA) extraction. The installation’s fundamental engineering has just been finished
AIMPLAS turns poultry feather waste into sustainable foams suitable for hydroponic crop systems AIMPLAS is working on the development of new foams made with poultry feathers for sustainable hydroponic crop systems within the framework of UNLOCK, an initiative funded by the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme
19 October 202315 October 2023 BASF celebrates 25th birthday of ecoflex®,the world’s first PBAT biopolymer Several Studies show the advantages of ecovio® for production, packaging and shelf life of food as well as for the collection of food waste
BASF feiert 25jähriges Jubiläum von ecoflex®, dem weltweit ersten PBAT-Biopolymer In verschiedenen Studien wurden die Vorteile von ecovio® bei der Produktion, Verpackung und Haltbarkeit von Lebensmitteln sowie bei der Sammlung von Lebensmittelabfällen nachgewiesen
Arkema continues to lower the carbon footprint of the global production of its bio-based polyamide 11 chain The group carried out several energy efficiency improvements in its polyamide 11 chain production sites over the last year
ALPLA and TÖNISSTEINER realise reusable PET bottle made entirely of recycled material When the reusable bottle reaches the end of its lifespan as determined by the number of cycles it goes through, it can now be turned into rPET at the ALPLArecycling plants and recycled into new bottles
ALPLA und TÖNISSTEINER realisieren PET-Mehrwegflasche aus 100 Prozent Recyclingmaterial Das Recycling-PET (rPET) für die innovative Verpackungslösung steuert ALPLArecycling aus eigener Produktion bei und nach Ablauf der Lebensdauer ist die Flasche vollständig wiederverwertbar
Biochar offers an accelerated pathway to global decarbonization, says new research The first-of-its-kind data highlights biochar’s potential to scale carbon removals as a win-win solution for people and the planet
Swansea to become UK leader in natural product innovation Swansea is set to become a UK leader in the natural product research and enterprise sector, as the University has succeeded in a bid for funding of £587,000 to set up a new centre known as the BioHUB
CO2 bioeconomy: Creating value from carbon dioxide Is the CO₂ bioeconomy creating value from carbon dioxide? Dr Kang Lan Tee and Professor Tuck Seng Wong both explain
18 October 202318 October 2023 Keeping up with the latest sustainability claims under the new EU legislation – what does all of this mean for the future of your company? The nova-Institute invites interested parties to the nova Session on “Sustainability Claims under New EU Legislation – From Sustainable Finance to Green Claims”
OMV and Wood sign collaboration agreement for commercial licensing of OMV´s ReOil® technology Circular economy solution: What was once waste turns into valuable raw material
OMV und Wood unterzeichnen Kooperationsvereinbarung für die kommerzielle Lizenzierung der OMV ReOil®-Technologie Kreislaufwirtschaft als Lösung: Was einst Abfall war, wird zu wertvollem Rohmaterial
Dutch project BIOTTEK aims to develop new biopolyester with 6.6 million EUR investment The focus of the project is to find a solution for the enormous microplastic pollution caused by apparel textiles
How can the use of plastics in agriculture become more sustainable? New study on plastic in our food systems
Wie wird die Verwendung von Kunststoffen in der Landwirtschaft nachhaltiger? Neue Studie zu Plastik in unseren Lebensmittelsystemen
Final Investment Decision on Green Hydrogen and HVO/SAF projects Galp has taken the final investment decision on two large scale projects to reduce the carbon footprint of the Sines refinery and of its products
Grüner Wasserstoff: Ko-Produktion von wertvollen Chemikalien steigert die Wirtschaftlichkeit Konzept der Ko-Produktion ist sehr flexibel; in derselben Anlage können je nach Bedarf verschiedene Produkte hergestellt werden
Green hydrogen could reach economic viability by co-production of valuable chemicals Co-production concept is very flexible; different products can be produced in the same plant depending on demand
17 October 202329 October 2023 nova-Institute, Plastics Europe and European Bioplastics join forces on bio-based polymers and plastics production data The data is based on nova-Institute’s annually published bio-based polymers capacity and production data and adapted to the scope of the historical Plastics Europe data on plastics production as well as the scope of European Bioplastics
Smoothing the path to net-zero emissions A new policy paper highlights the ConsenCUS project’s key findings and policy recommendations on the deployment of carbon capture, utilisation and storage technologies
Den Weg zur Klimaneutralität ebnen In einem neuen Strategiepapier werden die wichtigsten Ergebnisse und politischen Empfehlungen des Projekts ConsenCUS für den Einsatz von Technologien zur Abscheidung, Nutzung und Speicherung von CO2 hervorgehoben
CJ CheilJedang Signs Sustainable Business Partnership Agreement with TÜV SÜD Expectations for mutual collaboration in biodegradable plastics, food packaging, supply chain management, chemical management, and sustainable business practices
Wertvolle Materialien im Kreislauf halten. Interview mit Beate Edl, OMV Nach der neuen EU-Single-Use-Plastics und Verpackungsrichtlinie muss bis 2025 eine Recyclingquote von 50%, bis 2030 eine von 55% erreicht werden, was die OMV Gruppe mit ihrem Portfolio an mechanischen und chemischen Recyclingtechnologien erfüllen kann
New tech makes bio-based leather from leather waste The research project reProLeather has resulted in a new technology to separate the chromium VI from the shredded leather fibres and create a bio-based alternative to PU and PVC binders
SGP BioEnergy Secures US$250 Million Commitment From Global Emerging Markets (“GEM”) for Its Golden City Biorefinery in Panama and Zero-Waste Ecosystem, Signaling a Transformative Financial Commitment to Growing Sustainable Energy "This project isn't just a milestone; it's a rallying cry demonstrating the extraordinary feats humanity can accomplish when we unite for a common cause. We maintain our support of it as a testament to the transformative power this initiative holds, not just for Panama, but for the region and the world at large." Dr Jorge Rivera Staff, Secretary of Energy of the Republic of Panama
Partnering with IKEA and the LEGO Group regarding mass balance Proposal for an EU definition of mass balance
PPWR food & beverage packaging bans: are they sustainable? A critical review on the most controversial measures
16 October 202310 October 2023 Strong CO2-reduced components made from fiber-reinforced biopolymers Development of sustainable, durable components for demanding operating conditions
Starke CO2-reduzierte Bauteile aus faserverstärkten Biopolymeren Entwicklung nachhaltiger, langlebiger Bauteile für anspruchsvolle Einsatzbedingungen
Cove secures funding to revolutionize sustainable packaging Following the launch, the company was inundated by requests from retailers and brands that wanted to use the packaging technology and materials for their own products
Key Customer Arçelik Launches New Bio-fridge Line Using Trinseo’s BIO PS Grades at IFA Berlin 2023 The company started a Recycled Content Project in their production facilities around the world
European Bioplastics debunks scientifically questionable study on compostable plastics European Bioplastics (EUBP) reacts to the publication of a study by Wang et al. claiming that compostable plastics and recycled plastics are more toxic than conventional plastic
Single-Use Plastics Directive: Notpla identifies “huge loopholes” while gaining directive exemption Made from seaweed and plant extracts, Notpla provides an internal coating for food takeaway boxes to retain moisture and grease in food and maintain the packaging’s robustness
New bans and restrictions on polluting: single-use plastics come into force Some of the most polluting single-use plastic items banned from 1 October
13 October 202310 October 2023 BIC Trend Report: rethinking the approach to the EU bioeconomy and taking action For the first time, BIC has published a Trend Report on how Europe can unleash the full potential of the bioeconomy, enabling it to better contribute to the EU’s green transition
Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) should be recognised as a strategic net zero technology in the EU Net Zero Industry Act CCU technologies will enable the supply of renewable fuels and other alternative sources of energy, as well as commercial products such as plastics, concrete, and reactants for chemical synthesis
Greenyl uses SKYPET® from SK Chemicals from ALBIS Portfolio for sustainable vinyl records By choosing a material that is not only recyclable but also already contains a chemically recycled content, Greenyl is making a contribution to the circular economy
Greenyl produziert nachhaltige Schallplatten mit SKYPET® von SK Chemicals aus dem ALBIS Portfolio Mit seiner Entscheidung für ein Material, das nicht nur recycelbar ist, sondern auch bereits einen chemisch-recycelten Anteil enthält, leistet Greenyl damit einen wichtigen Beitrag zur Kreislaufwirtschaft
French government awards Global Bioenergies €16.4 million to help fund construction of the world’s first biosourced isobutene plant The French government will provide its investment of non-dilutive funding in the form of a subsidy (60%) and a repayable advance (40%)
The rise of nature-sustaining bio-businesses in Southeast Asia and Brazil Southeast Asia, which contains around 20% of the world’s plant and animal species, and Brazil, which holds between 15 to 20%, investment platforms and biobased companies are taking on the challenge
Pactiv Evergreen and ExxonMobil Collaborate to Leverage Advanced Recycling for Foodservice Industry Packaging Pactiv Evergreen Inc. (NASDAQ: PTVE) a leading manufacturer of fresh food and beverage packaging in North America, and ExxonMobil, a leader in advanced recycling technology, are teaming up to provide certified-circular packaging solutions to major food brands and foodservice providers
From red in 2022 to dark red this year 2022 was an extraordinary year, full of turbulences with the newly emerging Covid Omicron variant, the war in Ukraine and increasing geopolitical tensions, inflation, and the energy and food supply crises
12 October 20237 October 2023 Carbon Recycling International (CRI) and Jiangsu Sailboat start up world’s most efficient CO2-to-methanol plant This methanol will be used to produce chemical derivatives, including sustainable plastics and EVA coatings for solar panels
Einfach mehrfach verwenden: So funktioniert Ressourceneffizienz mit dem Rohstoff Holz Neue FNR-Videoreportage erklärt die Kaskadennutzung von Holz