7 February 20236 February 2023 revalyu builds major industrial PET recycling facility in the US Chemical recycler Revalyu Resources GmbH is bringing the company's glycolysis technology to the United States through a $50 million project
revalyu: Neues Werk für chemisches PET-Recycling in den USA revalyu Resources (revalyu), ein Unternehmen für chemisches PET-Recycling, gab heute bekannt, dass es in der ersten Phase seiner strategischen Expansion 50 Millionen US-Dollar in ein Werk in den USA investieren will
6 February 20231 February 2023 Turning food waste into biodegradable bioplastics Researchers in the Virginia Tech College of Agriculture and Life Sciences received a $2.4 million USDA grant to create affordable bioplastics and reduce plastic waste remaining both on land and in the sea
Bioplastics project shows juicy results The first round project in collaborative effort with Uuvipak aims to lower the use of single-use plastics by improving the functional properties of citrus peels for use as a bioplastic material
Vor 81 Jahren: Als Henry Ford den Cannabis-Trabi erfand Ziemlich schick und sehr einmalig: Im Januar 1942 wurde das Konzept für ein besonderes Auto patentiert. Doch der einzige Prototyp ist verschollen, und viele Fragen bleiben offen
An introduction to bioplastics in medical applications From medical blisters to body implants, medical plastics are extensively used in the healthcare sector. They have been considered as potential materials for tools and products used in medicine
AIMPLAS collaborates in a new European project to make blueprint for reducing textile waste by 80% The tExtended project started last December and will achieve this objective by developing and demonstrating effective textile recovery, waste valorization and recycling processes
3 February 20237 February 2023 Taking Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) and Power-to-X to the next level – Final Program of the “Conference on CO₂-based Fuels and Chemicals 2023” Leading international experts meet at one of the world’s key events on Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) and Power-to-X from 19-20 April 2023 in Cologne, Germany, and online
Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) und Power-to-X auf erreicht die nächste Stufe – Das vollständige Programm der „Conference on CO₂-based Fuels and Chemicals 2023“ Führende internationale Experten und Expertinnen treffen sich vom 19. bis 20. April 2023 in Köln zu einer der weltweit wichtigsten Veranstaltungen im Bereich der CO2-Nutzung, Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU), und Power-to-X
New catalyst design could make better use of captured carbon, researchers say University of Toronto scientists found a new catalyst design that could significantly improve the practicality of an electrochemical process that converts captured carbon dioxide into multi-carbon molecules
GoDanuBio’s contribution to the bioeconomisation of the Danube Region GoDanuBio supported the set-up of policy frameworks and participative governance schemes in the participating regions. The main topics were circular bioeconomy, sustainable rural development and rural-urban interactions
Aufbruch zu mehr Bioökonomie im Donauraum Nach seinem erfolgreichen Abschluss blickt das Projekt „GoDanuBio“ auf zweieinhalb Jahre Projektzeitraum zurück und präsentiert seine Ergebnisse
Clothing reuse has a 70 times lower environmental impact reveals new study EuRIC paper revealed that a massive 3kg of CO2 is saved for each high/medium-quality clothing that is reused
Hemp makes a comeback in the construction industry According to a European Commission report, the carbon sequestering properties of hemp are remarkable and hemp blocks are better at insulating from heat and sound than brick and concrete
Braskem joins the Renewable Carbon Initiative Braskem (São Paulo, Brazil), the global leader in biobased polymer production, has joined the Renewable Carbon Initiative as part of its commitment to achieving carbon neutrality
Cat’s claw, a promising vegetal antibiotic Bacterial resistance to antibiotics is on the rise; generally, this is looked upon as a serious problem
2 February 20237 February 2023 From Fibre Production to Recycling and Policy – The Final Program of the Cellulose Fibres Conference 2023 International experts will discuss hot topics along the entire cellulose fibre value chain at the upcoming Cellulose Fibres Conference, 8–9 March 2023 in Cologne and online
Von der Faserproduktion über Recycling bis hin zu politischen Rahmenbedingungen – Das finale Programm der Cellulose Fibres Conference 2023 Internationale Experten und Expertinnen diskutieren auf der kommenden Cellulose Fibres Conference vom 8. bis 9. März 2023 in Köln und online aktuelle Themen entlang der gesamten Wertschöpfungskette der Cellulosefasern
University of Coimbra joins project to create a European Network for Circular Bioeconomy With an estimated duration of three years and a budget of three million euros, funded by the European Union (EU), BioRural involves about two dozen partners from 14 different countries
AFYREN chooses Thailand for its second biobased organic acids plant, entering a partnership project with Mitr Phol, a global leader in the sugar industry Mitr Phol will optimize its industrial circular platform, “From Waste to Value” model with high value-added biobased outlets for its sugarcane co-products
Erstes klimaneutrales Zementwerk: EU fördert Innovationsprojekt von Holcim mit mehr als 109 Millionen Euro Förderurkunde für Projekt Carbon2Business in Lägerdorf (Schleswig-Holstein) offiziell in Brüssel übergeben
LVMH and Dow intend to collaborate to improve sustainable packaging across major perfume and cosmetics brands Bio-based and circular plastics to be integrated into several of the beauty multinational’s product applications
Sugarcane Bagasse as Aggregate in Composites for Building Blocks The materials used in the experimental research were sugarcane bagasse (SCB) as an aggregate; aerial lime, SCB ash, Alentejo and Labruge soil, and metakaolin as binders; as an additive, sodium borate or borax
PureCycle: Erste Polypropylen-Recyclinganlage in Europa in Planung PureCycle befasst sich derzeit mit der Beschaffung von Rohstoffen und der Finanzplanung mit dem Ziel, bis Mitte 2023 einen endgültigen Zeitplan für das Projekt festzulegen
New method of reducing carbon dioxide could be a golden solution to pollution A team of researchers from the Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has developed a gold-based hybrid material by modifying gold nanoparticles with a macrocyclic compound called cucurbit[6]uril (CB[6]) that allows for more efficient CO2RR than previously possible
1 February 20231 February 2023 Bio-basierte Systeme durch verständliche Verbraucherkommunikation stärken – Das 3-CO Projekt Im Februar 2023 startet das Horizon Europe Forschungsprojekt 3-CO, das darauf abzielt, Konsum nachhaltiger zu gestalten und die Leistung und die Wettbewerbsfähigkeit europäischer bio-basierter Systeme zu verbessern. Hauptaugenmerk liegt dabei auf verbesserten verbraucherorientierten Kennzeichnungs- und Zertifizierungssysteme für industrielle bio-basierte Produkte
Monthly news from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), January 2023 Lets take a look at what happened in January 2023 at RCI
Avantium and Henkel sign offtake agreement on FDCA for adhesives to be used in electronics applications Henkel has tested and positively evaluated the feasibility of FDCA for the use of polyurethane adhesives and is making an important contribution to climate protection by embracing innovative solutions that facilitate recycling and enable CO2 savings across the value chain
Warum der NS-Staat auf einen Biokunststoff baute Das nationalsozialistische Deutschland strebte nach einer rohstoffautarken Wirtschaft – unter anderem mithilfe der cellulosebasierten Vulkanfiber. Wirtschaft und Bevölkerung hatten sich frühzeitig umzugewöhnen
Braskem and Nexus Circular Strengthen Relationship Through a Long-Term Contract for Circular Plastic Feedstocks from New Advanced Recycling Facility The contracted volumes of advanced recycled circular products from Nexus will support Braskem's strategic objective to sell 300 thousand metric tons of products with recycled content by 2025
Polymerkonzerne in Davos: Viele Nullen, wenig dahinter Den Petrochemieriesen scheint es vor allem darum zu gehen, mit einem Verve zeigenden Markennamen in die Öffentlichkeit preschen zu können. Das immerhin dürfte den meisten gelungen sein
Sweden’s Ekolution supplies insulation for ‘world’s largest’ hemp project Hemp insulation materials combined with advanced solar energy infrastructure in a new project are a milestone for the whole hemp industry and in particular hemp building materials
Phillips 66 Achieves ISCC PLUS Certification to Turn Oil from Waste Plastics into Feedstocks at its Sweeny Refinery Texas refinery meets standards to process pyrolysis oil from hard-to-recycle waste plastics into sustainable feedstocks
Small Grains, Big Impact Hansgrohe switches to new, sustainable ABS material for chrome-plated product components
Kleine Körnchen, große Wirkung Hansgrohe setzt auf neuen, nachhaltigen ABS-Werkstoff für verchromte Produktkomponenten
31 January 202327 January 2023 PlasCO2 project: Greenhouse gas transformed into a raw material Evonik has launched the PlasCO2 project together with three partners. The aim is to use carbon dioxide (CO2) as a raw material in the production of C4 chemicals
Projekt PlasCO2: Treibhausgas wird zum Rohstoff Evonik hat zusammen mit drei Verbundpartnern das Projekt PlasCO2 gestartet. Ziel ist es, Kohlendioxid (CO2) als Rohstoff für die Produktion von C4-Chemikalien zu nutzen
“Fuels of the future”: Biofuel industry blames Federal Environment Minister Steffi Lemke for missed climate protection targets in the transport sector The Federal Ministry for the Environment, supported by Federal Minister of Agriculture, Cem Özdemir, risks derailing climate change mitigation in the transport sector; the climate protection targets are becoming unachievable
„Kraftstoffe der Zukunft“: Biokraftstoffbranche macht Bundesumweltministerin Steffi Lemke verantwortlich für das Verfehlen der Klimaschutzziele im Verkehr Das Bundesumweltministerium fährt mit Unterstützung von Bundeslandwirtschaftsminister Cem Özdemir den Klimaschutz im Verkehr vor die Wand, die Klimaziele werden unerfüllbar
Wingram Introduces a Green & Sustainable Material: BioAcetate S70 BioAcetate S70’s primary usage is within the eyewear industry. Alternative applications include but are not limited to, household appliances, electronic cigarette parts, and smart phone accessories and covers
New hybrid catalyst could help decarbonization and make ethylene production more sustainable Ames Laboratory scientists together with others from several Universities developed a way to use carbon dioxide as a feedstock powered by electricity
Scientists Unveil Least Costly Carbon Capture System to Date PNNL scientists carve a path to profit from carbon capture through carbon upcycling, unlock crucial step in decarbonization and advancing toward net zero emissions
HeiQ AeoniQ™ turns into a piece of garment for the first time by HUGO BOSS HUGO BOSS reveals the first Polo Shirt replacing 87% polyester with HeiQ AeoniQ™ fiber
30 January 202327 January 2023 Project Air to receive EUR 97 million under agreement with Innovation Fund The European Union is supporting carbon-neutrality for the European chemicals industry
Project Air wird vom Innovationsfonds mit 97 Mio. EUR gefördert EU fördert kohlenstoffneutrale Chemieindustrie