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17 July 202312 July 2023

Chemie im Wandel

Die drei Grundpfeiler für die Transformation chemischer Wertschöpfungsketten

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The future of recycling could one day mean dissolving plastic with electricity

The researchers described their new approach to chemical recycling July 3 in the journal Chem Catalysis

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Die Zukunft des Recyclings könnte eines Tages darin bestehen, Plastik mit Strom aufzulösen

Die Methode ist so simpel, dass man das Auseinanderbrechen des Plastiks vor seinen Augen beobachten kann

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1B Pounds of Wasted Food Processed Since 2021

Divert continues rapid expansion fueled by new infrastructure investments, positioned to increase processing capacity to 5% of U.S. wasted food by 2031

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14 July 202311 July 2023

INEOS Styrolution partners with EGN and Tomra to recycle post-consumer polystyrene waste into food contact polystyrene

Process enables closed-loop circularity for polystyrene (PS) at food contact quality levels. First large-scale mechanical recycling facility to process recycled PS suitable for food packaging. Start-up expected by mid-2025

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Recyceltes Polystyrol für die Lebensmittelindustrie

Verfahren ermöglicht geschlossenen Kreislauf für Polystyrol (PS) in der Lebensmittelindustrie

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Deforestation-free supply chains

New rules in force, 18 months transition period

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Entwaldungsfreie Lieferketten

Neue Regeln in Kraft, 18 Monate Übergangsfrist

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EuRIC strongly supports the Czech proposal to lower VAT for products made of recycled materials

EuRIC reiterates its strong support for economic incentives as a powerful tool for the transition to a circular and climate-neutral economy

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Rezyklat-Einsatz: Vorschlag für Mehrwertsteuersenkung

Tschechien hat sich im EU-Umweltrat dafür stark gemacht, einen niedrigeren Mehrwertsteuersatz für Produkte mit Rezyklat-Gehalt anzusetzen

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13 July 202310 July 2023

Heimischer grüner Wasserstoff konkurrenzfähiger als erwartet

Vor Veröffentlichung der überarbeiteten Wasserstoffstrategie der Bundesregierung: Der Landesverband Erneuerbare Energien NRW stellt Studie des Wuppertal Instituts zu Bedarfen, Kosten und Entwicklungspfaden von Wasserstoff in Deutschland vor

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Cat Footwear x Piñatex

Piñatex partners with Cat Footwear for an eco-inspired collection of shoes designed to leave less footprint on the planet

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Bioenergy Europe releases Biogas Statistical Report 2023

Bioenergy Europe released its Biogas Statistical Report 2023, in collaboration with the European Biogas Association (EBA) on June 21st

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The carbon footprint of Fortum Circo® recycled plastic is nearing zero, says study verified by VTT

Fortum Circo® is a series of plastic recyclates made from post-consumer plastic waste collected from Finnish consumers

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Scientists make common pain killers from pine trees instead of crude oil

Common drugs such as paracetamol and ibuprofen can be made from a chemical from pine trees instead of crude oil products

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Wissenschaftler stellen gängige Schmerzmittel aus Kiefern statt aus Erdöl her

Neue Methode wandelt Terpentin-Bestandteil in eine Reihe wertvoller chemischer Grundbausteine für Parfüms, Kunststoffe und Medikamente wie Ibuprofen um

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12 July 20236 July 2023

Electrons and microbes are the decisive factor in this

Leipzig research team develops process for bio-based nylon

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Elektronen und Mikroben als entscheidende Helfer

Leipziger Forschungsteam entwickelt Verfahren für biobasiertes Nylon

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Government Minister visits Celtic Renewables on launch of new Circular Economy Bill

New legislation to tackle waste by improving recycling rates and increasing reuse has been published by the Scottish Government

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Lummus Technology and MOL Group Establish Partnership for Advanced Waste Plastic Recycling

Underscores Lummus and MOL’s commitment to developing sustainable solutions for the circular economy

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Lummus: Kooperation mit ungarischer Mol beim Ausbau des chemischen Kunststoffrecyclings

Die US-amerikanische Lummus Technology unterstützt den ungarischen Öl- und Petrochemiekonzern Mol beim Ausbau des chemischen Kunststoffrecyclings

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Q2 2023 Forisk Wood Fiber Review

Paper and Packaging’s Slowdown Is Starting to Impact U.S. Wood Prices

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Holiferm and Fibenol join forces to develop sustainable biosurfactants from wood residues

Holiferm and Fibenol join forces to develop biosurfactants using Fibenol's wood sugars

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Bio-based textiles from banana waste? Innovative initiative approved in Pakistan

Project, approved by Global Environment Facility, will receive a $3.73 million grant

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11 July 20236 July 2023

The chameleon effect

Is it possible to 3D print biodegradable sensors and displays?

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Der Chamäleon-Effekt

Mittels 3D-Druck biologisch abbaubare Sensoren und Displays herstellen?

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IFF Pioneers Designed Enzymatic Biomaterials Technology Platform to Deliver Sustainable Biopolymers

IFF announced the launch of its new-to-the-world Designed Enzymatic Biomaterials (DEB) technology for the development of biobased materials at scale

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Production Operations at AFYREN NEOXY Plant Make Significant Progress

Production of several tons of products and first deliveries to customers. Operation units reliability improvement to start continuous production and gradually increase volumes

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Caremelt® mit dem Ernst-Pelz-Preis ausgezeichnet

TITK erhält den Ernst-Pelz-Preis für wegweisenden biobasierten Klebstoff Caremelt®

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Field to fiber hemp technology

An advanced industrial hemp processing line has been delivered to a major customer in Turkey by Tatham, who had many discussions about its machinery for the processing of natural staple fibers at the recent ITMA 2023 in Milan/Italy

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Commission tables proposal for 30% cut in EU food waste by 2030

The European Commission has proposed legally binding targets to reduce food waste by 2030, including a 30% reduction for households, restaurants, and retail, but organisations and lawmakers warn it does not match international ambition to halve food waste

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Timbercard

Weltweit erste plastikfreie Holzkarte für nachhaltigeren Zahlungsverkehr

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10 July 20236 July 2023

Study shows hemp captures as much carbon as forests when used for construction materials

Titled "Unlocking Carbon Transfer: Wood and Hemp for Sustainable Construction", this study delves into the environmental implications of utilizing these biomass sources in the construction industry

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Floral foam made from cut flowers

Environmentally friendly alternative to phenol formaldehyde foams

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Blumensteckschaum aus Schnittblumen

Umweltverträgliche Alternative zu Phenol-Formaldehyd-Schaumstoffen

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Advanced Biochemical (Thailand) Business Transfers to Parent Company AGC Vinythai

The ABT business is completely transferring to its parent company, AGC Vinythai Public Company Limited, on 3rd July, 2023

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EPFL spin-off closes the loop on PET recycling

EPFL spin-off DePoly has developed a method for recycling polyethylene terephthalate (PET) at ambient temperature, even when it’s dirty or mixed with other plastics. The firm confirmed the feasibility of its method with a pilot capable of processing 50 metric tons per year. Having recently raised CHF 12.3 million, DePoly is now building a pilot plant with 10 times that capacity

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Elektrifizierung, Recycling und erneuerbare Rohstoffe

Zur klimaneutralen Chemieindustrie

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Chemische Industrie soll mit Recycling CO₂ vermeiden

Die Chemieindustrie benötigt gigantische Mengen grünen Wasserstoff – mehr, als vorhanden ist. Fachleute raten zur Alternative: Biomasse und Recycling

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How can a shift to a circular economy in the EU contribute to a climate-neutral Europe?

Shifting to a circular economy model is perceived as crucial for the European Union to achieve its goal of becoming climate-neutral by 2050

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7 July 20235 July 2023

La Mède: A Multipurpose Facility for the Energies of Tomorrow

TotalEnergies’s La Mède facility is a powerhouse for the energy sources of tomorrow, which are set to drive growth for the Company and the local region

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Klimaneutrale Kraftstoffe aus CO₂, Biomasse und Strom

Die Forschungsarbeiten werden vom Freistaat Bayern mit 11,9 Mio. Euro über einen Zeitraum von vier Jahren gefördert

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BioBased Circular Proposal with Avantium selected by National Growth Fund for funding to make plant-based materials

The Dutch cabinet announced that the National Growth Fund (Nationaal Groeifonds) has selected the BioBased Circular (BBC) proposal[i] for funding

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PureCycle: Probebetrieb einer PP-Recyclinganlage in Ohio

Das US-amerikanische Kunststoffrecycling-Unternehmen PureCycle Technologies hat den Probebetrieb einer Anlage für das Recycling von Polypropylen-Abfällen in Ohio aufgenommen

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Poland provides untapped opportunities for Europe’s bio-based sector and green growth

The Bio-based Industries Consortium (BIC), Europe’s leading industry association putting circularity, innovation and sustainability at the heart of the European bioeconomy, has published an updated version of its Country Report on Poland

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World’s tallest wooden wind turbine tower being built in Sweden

The company’s first commercial installation is being built for the energy company Varberg Energi

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Compostable Plastics: Unlocking the Potential in the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation

10 Member States are at risk of missing the target of 65% recycling of packaging waste by 2025

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Kompostierbare Kunststoffe: Das Potenzial der Verpackungs- und Verpackungsabfallverordnung erschließen

Zehn Mitgliedstaaten laufen Gefahr, das Ziel einer 65-prozentigen Wiederverwertung von Verpackungsabfällen bis 2025 zu verfehlen

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Braskem and New Iridium Partner to Develop CO₂ Conversion Technology and Contribute to the Industry’s Carbon Neutrality

Braskem has partnered with New Iridium, a startup based in Colorado. This initiative, and others in development, aim to advance technologies to convert CO₂ generated by industrial operations

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Excitement grows about ‘natural hydrogen’ as huge reserves found in France

While carrying out work to check the risk of firedamp pockets in the abandoned mines of the Lorraine region in May, La Française d’Énergie (FDE) discovered a large deposit of natural hydrogen, igniting hopes that it could be a game changer in Europe’s energy transition