27 February 20234 October 2024 Monthly news from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), February 2023 Lets take a look at what happened in February 2023 at RCI
Evonik partners with AMSilk to manufacture sustainable silk proteins The silk can be used in a broad range of applications including high-quality fashion, smart materials in automotives, and medical devices
International project AgriLoop is launched to accelerate the future of circular agriculture by converting residues into high-value, eco-friendly products The new collaboration will find new uses for agri-food residues: currently an underexploited resource for both the European Union and China, accounting for around 50% of harvested crops
How to pull carbon dioxide out of seawater A new method for removing the greenhouse gas from the ocean could be far more efficient than existing systems for removing it from the air
HI:LIGHTS: HU-Forscher Marek Checinski und Seriengründer Christian Vollmann revolutionieren mit klimafreundlichen Chemikalien und Treibstoffen ganze Branchen C1 Green Chemicals AG: Der ehemalige HU-Forscher Marek Checinski verbündet sich mit bekanntem Seriengründer Christian Vollmann um klimafreundliche Chemikalien und Treibstoffe herzustellen, die ganze Branchen revolutionieren können
Loliware Raises $15.4 Million in Pre-Series A Funding Loliware’s seaweed-derived resins are fully compatible with existing manufacturing plastic extruding equipment, providing a unique, cost-effective way to replace single-use plastics at scale
Cruz Foam Redefines Consumer Packaging Solving the Customer Need for High-Performance with Exceptional Sustainability Revolutionary earth-friendly product category to become available in partnership with industry leader Atlantic Packaging
Ripple Effects Once a rising powerhouse in the industry, the Russian biomass sector is on the downslide
Performance meets circularity: fibre-reinforced plastics become recyclable Interview with Prof. Dr. Silke Rathgeber, Head of the Department of Physics, Institute for Integrated Natural Sciences of the Department of Mathematics / Natural Sciences, University of Koblenz
24 February 202323 February 2023 Deep insights into bio- and CO₂-based solutions for polymers nova Session “Bio- and CO₂-based Polymers: Production, Trends 2022-2027 and the latest Policy Developments” - Workshop with nova experts from technology and markets, sustainability and policy
nova-experts (re)introduced: Dr. rer. nat. Pia Skoczinski Senior Expert Technology & Markets, Industrial Biotechnology and Carbon Capture and Utilisation
What are natural polymers? The proposed definition of "natural polymers" and its impact on biopolymers in the context of the REACH restriction on microplastics
PHA – Let the feasting begin The PHAtiCuS project unites the skills of Fraunhofer UMSICHT, FUCHS LUBRICANTS GERMANY, UnaveraChemLab, and Fritzmeier Environmental Technology
PHA – Das große Schlemmen hat begonnen Im hoch innovativen Projekt PHAtiCuS ergänzen sich die Anwendungsexpertise von FUCHS Lubricants Germany, UnaveraChemLab und Fritzmeier Umwelttechnik mit dem Forschungs-Know-how des Fraunhofer UMSICHT-Instituts hervorragend
INEOS Secures €3.5 billion financing for project one – The greenest cracker in Europe The plant is designed to use low carbon hydrogen. As soon as enough becomes available, the cracker will have a zero carbon footprint
Effizientes Haus: Energie sparen mit Super-Dämmstoff DBU fördert Green Startup aerogel-it aus Osnabrück
Solvay launches ISCC PLUS certified mass balance hydroquinone and hydroquinone monomethylether Products are designed to meet demand for enhanced sustainability, more renewable feedstocks and reduced carbon footprint for the polymer, coating, adhesive, pharmaceutical and agrochemical markets
Neste reports strong 2022 performance for renewables Renewable diesel demand remained robust and the company highlighted plans for increased sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production
Greiner Packaging receives certification for home-compostable capsule packaging Capsules made of aluminum or plastic are suitable for a wide range of packaging applications, including for coffee, tea, and baby food. To improve their environmental footprint, Greiner Packaging has developed a solution made from a compostable polymer, so that customers can easily dispose of used capsules on their own backyard compost heaps. The capsules are now certified by TÜV Austria Belgium NV
Greiner Packaging erhält Zertifizierung für heim-kompostierbare Kapsel-Verpackungen Kapseln aus Aluminium oder Kunststoff eignen sich für eine Vielzahl an Anwendungen – etwa Kaffee, Tee oder Babynahrung. Um den ökologischen Fußabdruck von Kapselverpackungen zu verbessern, hat Greiner Packaging eine Lösung aus einem kompostierbaren Polymer entwickelt: So können die Kapseln nach der Verwendung ganz einfach am eigenen Komposthaufen im Garten entsorgt werden. Die Kapseln wurden nun nach TÜV AUSTRIA BELGIUM nv zertifiziert
23 February 202317 February 2023 NatureWorks Celebrates Construction Milestone for New Fully Integrated Ingeo™️ PLA Biopolymer Manufacturing Facility in Thailand The new plant is designed to be fully integrated including production sites for lactic acid, lactide, and polymer
Fortschritte auf dem Weg zum kommerziellen biobasierten Anilin Forscherteam verbessert Verfahren im Projekt Bio4PURPro deutlich – Erste Prozessschritte bereits im industriellen Maßstab getestet
New CDP data shows companies are recognizing the need for climate transition plans but are not moving fast enough amidst incoming mandatory disclosure More than 4000 (out of 18,600) companies last year disclosed they had a climate transition plan, but only 81 (0.4%) demonstrated best practice by disclosing against all 21 key indicators that denote a credible climate transition plan
Anspruch und Wirklichkeit: Konzerne haben Klimaziele – aber keinen Plan, sie zu erreichen Klimaschutz scheint in der Wirtschaft angekommen sein, viele Unternehmen haben sich ehrgeizige Ziele gegeben. Eine Studie zeigt nun, wie es mit der Umsetzung aussieht: nicht gut
Citroniq Chemicals LLC and Mitsui Plastics, Inc. Sign a Letter of Intent Large-scale supply agreement for sustainable polypropylene is marking the beginning of a long-term alliance between the two companies
New catalysts could make acrylics from corn cheaper than fossil equivalent Catalyst exhibits substantially higher performance when benchmarked against other classes of leading catalysts
EU sees brutal drop in renewable energy used in transport Recently released figures by EU statistics agency Eurostat show a spectacular drop in the amount of renewable energy used in the transport sector for 2021, a trend that affects almost all EU countries and is due to a change in the calculation methodology for biofuels
Eurostat: Starker Rückgang von erneuerbaren Energien im Verkehrssektor Kürzlich veröffentlichte Zahlen der europäischen Statistikbehörde Eurostat zeigen einen deutlichen Rückgang des Anteils erneuerbarer Energien im Verkehrssektor für das Jahr 2021. Fast alle EU-Staaten sind von diesem Trend betroffen, der auf eine Änderung der Berechnungsmethodik für Biokraftstoffe zurückzuführen ist
22 February 202317 February 2023 Shellac-based coating makes pulp materials suitable for food without use of petroleum based polymers or metals Researchers from Thailand and UK have developed a shellac-based coating to improve the gas barrier properties of a recyclable, compostable and sustainably sourced packaging material
Camm Solutions: Eine echte Alternative zu Plastik Mit einem neu entwickelten Material schafft es Camm Solutions, die positiven Funktionen von Plastik zu erhalten und die negativen zu streichen
Avient Extends Bio-Based Polyolefin Range, Utilizing the Benefits of Cellulose Fiber and Giving Waste Coffee Grounds a Second Life New Maxxam™ BIO Bio-Based Polyolefins can be filled with up to 40% bio-filler from used coffee grounds or cellulose fiber
Fossile Grundstoffe der chemischen Industrie durch Biomasse ersetzen Carbonsäureester aus Biomasse gewinnen, das möchte ein Chemieingenieur der Universität Hamburg, der jetzt vom Europäischen Forschungsrat dafür mit rund zwei Mio. Euro gefördert wird
Looking beyond microplastics, Oregon State researchers find that cotton and synthetic microfibers impact behavior and growth of aquatic organisms New study found that microfibers of any kind are of concern, because scientists are increasingly identifying them in water samples and discovering they are causing adverse impacts in organisms and ecosystems
Paving the way for a renewable-powered future: New EU research project EMPHASIS to develop novel supercapacitors A cutting-edge energy storage system to meet increasing global energy demands
Processing of bioplastics in biogas production: a forward-looking waste management solution New paper shows that the increasing amount of compostable bioplastics in our waste can be collected and processed with no ecological risk to produce biogas
World BioEconomy Forum launches a survey on forming a global hub for the bioeconomy The World BioEconomy Forum and partners are launching a survey on the formation of a global hub to serve the bioeconomy sector
21 February 202320 February 2023 Non-wood fibre is a new innovation frontier for Europe’s paper and board sector, shows nova-Institute study Commissioned by Cepi, the new report concludes that the material streams hold potential to contribute to the sustainable growth of the pulp and paper sector
Chemicals from residues – Leipzig scientists bring chemical production at biogas plants to pilot scale Researchers of the Deutsches Biomasseforschungszentrum and the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research are investigating in the new "CapUp" project to develop green chemicals from agro-industrial waste
Chemikalien aus Reststoffen – Leipziger Forscherinnen bringen Chemikalienproduktion für Biogasanlagen auf Pilotmaßstab Forscher des Deutschen Biomasseforschungszentrums und des Helmholtz-Zentrums für Umweltforschung wollen im Projekt "CapUp" grüne Chemikalien aus Reststoffen entwickeln
Global Bioenergies: First significant sales in 2022 Trade payables increased as a result of the negotiation of more favourable payment terms for the Company in connection with the initiation of production activities
Vestas präsentiert Technik für Wiederverwertung von Turbinenblättern Verbund CETEC in Zusammenarbeit mit Olin und Stena Recycling entwickelt neues chemisches Verfahren, um das Material von Rotorblättern zu zerlegen
Vestas unveils circularity solution to end landfill for turbine blades Newly discovered chemical technology developed within the CETEC initiative, and partnerships with Olin and Stena Recycling, the solution can be applied to blades currently in operation
Bluepha PHA Global Product Launch Event Announcement Bluepha has been working on a new generation of biodegradable material, Bluepha™ PHA for over 6 years, and now it's ready to go to market
Neste, Uponor, Wastewise Group and Borealis enable chemical recycling of hard-to-recycle plastic waste into new high-quality plastic pipes First production of cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) pipes based on feedstock from chemically recycled PEX waste. Project demonstrates chemical recycling can process hard-to-recycle waste plastic into high-quality polymer products
Neste, Uponor, Wastewise Group und Borealis ermöglichen chemisches Recycling von schwer recycelbaren Kunststoffabfällen zu neuen hochwertigen Kunststoffrohren Erste Produktion von Rohren aus vernetztem Polyethylen (PEX) auf Basis von chemisch recycelten PEX-Abfällen. Das Projekt zeigt, dass sich durch chemisches Recycling schwer recycelbare Kunststoffabfälle zu hochwertigen Kunststoffprodukten verarbeiten lassen
20 February 202315 February 2023 Degradation of Plastic Waste using newly Developed Biocatalysts Researchers of the University of Greifswald and from Covestro developed two corresponding methods
Abbau von Plastikabfall durch neu entwickelte Biokatalysatoren möglich Forscher der Universität Greifswald und von Covestro haben zwei neue Verfahren dafür entwickelt
Idemitsu and Toray Creating Japan’s First Biomass ABS Resin Supply Chain Both companies aim to lower emissions from the plastics sector through their joint efforts
Wie unsere Autos in Zukunft nachhaltiger werden sollen Die Autohersteller wollen immer mehr natürliche Materialien ins Auto bringen. Rennsport-Studien wie von Porsche sind nur der erste Schritt