23 November 202218 November 2022 Biomaterials take circularity forward NatureWorks has developed multiple processes to tackle plastics and textiles waste, for example Ingeo PLA, involving used PLA, broken down and repolymerized into PLA for use in other applications
TotalEnergies Corbion and BGF officialize their long-term collaboration Be Good Friends (BGF) and TotalEnergies Corbion, have entered a long-term collaborative arrangement for application development and the supply of Luminy® PLA. Both leading bioplastic companies are focused on the development and production of biodegradable materials and products
Sulzer helps build leading renewable fuel plant Sulzer Chemtech will support Vandelay Ventures Sdn Bhd in the construction of a world scale production facility for sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) and renewable diesel
22 November 202217 November 2022 Wax worm saliva contains enzymes capable of breaking down plastics These enzymes are the first and only known enzymes to degrade polyethylene plastic by oxidizing and breaking it down after just a few hours of exposure - without requiring pre-treatment and at room temperature
Klarlack mit biogenem Anteil für den automobilen Innenbereich entwickelt Bis zu 55 Prozent biobasierte Rohstoffe in der Lackformulierung
HEXPOL TPE Launch Medical Mass Balance Thermoplastic Elastomers Mass balance allows for a gradual increase of the bio-circular share using existing infrastructure with the target to reduce the use of fossil resources step by step
HEXPOL TPE: Einführung des Massenbilanzprinzips für Medizinische Thermoplastische Elastomere Die Massenbilanz ermöglicht eine allmähliche Erhöhung des bio-zirkulären Anteils unter Nutzung der bestehenden Infrastruktur mit dem Ziel, den Einsatz fossiler Ressourcen schrittweise zu reduzieren
In focus: Renewable hydrogen to decarbonise the EU’s energy system With an accelerated deployment, the share of hydrogen in the EU’s energy mix could be as much as 13-20% in 2050
Bioeconomy 2.0: Creating a bio-based, resilient future Ali Harlin, research professor at Finland’s VTT research centre in an interview about the potential benefits of bio-based materials for the packaging industry, the impact of current solutions and some of the main challenges
SHV Energy and GTI Energy announce new partnership to produce renewable propane SHV Energy and US-based GTI Energy announced that they are entering into a strategic partnership to further develop a process for commercial-scale, on-purpose production of renewable propane
World BioEconomy Forum talks on bioeconomy – live from the UNFCCC COP27! The World BioEconomy Forum was invited to the UNFCCC COP27 to take part in a bioeconomy panel organised by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
21 November 202216 November 2022 Increased funding to mitigate rising costs of bioeconomy innovation Scottish bioeconomy: Researchers are now invited to apply for the latest round of feasibility funding, with the deadline for proposals on 9th February
Ineos + Plastic Energy: Kunststoffrecycling am Ineos-Standort in Köln in Planung Beide Unternehmen planen den Aufbau von Kapazitäten für die Herstellung von 100.000 Tonnen recycelter Rohstoffe im Jahr
Plastics recycling The European RevoluZion-project together with the largest and smartest European factory for sorting plastic waste aim to tackle plastic pollution in our environments
Charta für Holz lädt zum Dialog: Verwendung von Laubholz steht im Fokus Potenziale für zukunftsfähige Laubholzprodukte gesucht / Am 29.11. mitdiskutieren bei „Natur – Nachhaltigkeit – Design“
Cocoa Canopy adopts NatureFlex™ renewable and compostable packaging NatureFlex is a cellulose film made by the manufacturer Futamura and the leading supermarket was greatly encouraged by Cocoa Canopy’s exploratory approach to alternatives to conventional plastic packaging routes
Overhyping hydrogen as a fuel risks endangering net-zero goals Hydrogen is touted as a wonder fuel for everything from transport to home heating — but greener and more efficient options are often available
“Man muss neu denken” CO2 einzusparen ist das Klimaschutz-Gebot der Stunde - doch reicht das? Ein österreichisch-bayerischer Unternehmer meint: nein - und tüftelt an weitergehenden Methoden
Bio-Sep launches new joint industry project to fuel the green revolution The National Composites Centre is pleased to announce its participation in the Bio-Sep project
18 November 202215 November 2022 Andreas Wimmer: “Import of green energies necessary” Andreas Wimmer conducts research on large engines at TU Graz and heads the LEC research center. Hydrogen, methanol and ammonia will play a central role in achieving climate targets
Andreas Wimmer: “Import grüner Energien notwendig” Andreas Wimmer forscht an der TU Graz an Großmotoren und leitet das Forschungszentrum LEC. Wasserstoff, Methanol und Ammoniak werden zur Erreichung der Klimaziele eine zentrale Rolle spielen
Die 5. Konferenz zur nachhaltigen chemischen Konversion in der Industrie beleuchtete Technologien zur Realisierung einer Circular Economy Das Fraunhofer UMSICHT, die thyssenkrupp AG und das Max-Planck-Institut für Chemische Energiekonversion hatten im Rahmen des Carbon2Chem®-Projektes als Koordinatoren eingeladen
Algae, Nanocomposites, And The World’s Most Hard-To-Recycle Plastic Innovation and scaling in flexible bio-packaging are badly needed
“Eine vertane Chance” – Verbund enttäuscht über aktuellen Versuch Insbesondere die Auswahl der getesteten Produkte sowie die Kompostierungsbedingungen im DUH-Experiment werden als irreführend betrachtet
Experiment der Deutschen Umwelthilfe belegt: Versprechungen zu „kompostierbarem“ Bioplastik erweisen sich als dreiste Lüge DUH fordert Werbeverbot zur Kompostierbarkeit von Bioplastik-Verpackungen und –Produkten
Below Zero: why Less is More for the Advanced Bioeconomy Above zero, the bioeconomy is just another path competing with EVs, or wind, or solar, getting grief over costs, or land-use, or diversion of feedstocks. Better to be the necessary helper than the competitor
Incite Project: Update after Three Years of Work The construction of the two chemo-enzymatic demo plants is progressing
Eastman confirms offtake agreement with PepsiCo for third US chemical recycling site Eastman Chemical Co. has signed a deal to supply beverage giant PepsiCo Inc. from its proposed third chemical recycling plant
17 November 202215 November 2022 UBQ Materials Returns to COP27 with Solar Impulse Foundation and Israeli Delegation, Highlighting Start-Up Nations’ Strength in Climate Innovation UBQ Materials’ Waste-Based Thermoplastic is an Available and Scalable Material Solution Supporting the Global Methane Pledge and Circular Manufacturing
UBQ Materials kehrt mit der Solar Impulse Foundation und der israelischen Delegation zum COP27 zurück und unterstreicht die Stärke von Start-up-Nationen in Sachen Klima-Innovation Das auf Abfallbasis hergestellte Thermoplast von UBQ Materials ist eine Materiallösung mit hoher Verfügbarkeit und Skalierbarkeit, die das globale Versprechen zur Reduzierung der Methanemissionen („Global Methane Pledge") sowie das Konzept der Kreislaufproduktion unterstützt
Comment: Cornerstones for a National Biomass Strategy (NABIS) From the UFOP's point of view, there is already an extensive regulatory framework in the area of energy use of the various types of biomass, but there is a need for action in the material use of renewable raw materials
First Industrial Hemp Fiber LCA For Carbon Negative Additives Research of Heartland’s Imperium Filler as a replacement for mineral fillers commonly used in plastics shows, how this can systematically help large manufacturers reduce the carbon footprint of everyday products
How global-scale changes in forest cover could affect weather patterns Planting trees has become a trendy carbon offsetting activity. However, large-scale forestation projects may alter the Earth’s energy balance, affecting both global atmospheric and ocean circulation patterns, suggests a modelling study published in Nature Communications
Mit Bäumen das Klima retten? So einfach ist es nicht Große Aufforstungen haben auch Nachteile für das Klima. Eine neue Modellstudie weist auf die vielfältigen und vertrackten Effekte hin
100% Efficient Electrochemical Conversion of Carbon Dioxide Researchers from the University of Twente, in collaboration with Shell, developed a new mechanism that makes the conversion of carbon dioxide into carbon monoxide, which is an essential feedstock in the production of chemicals
Formverändernde Holzpaste für den 3D-Drucker Formverändernde Holzpaste für den 3D-Drucker - Komplexe 3D-Strukturen nach Trocknung
16 November 202214 November 2022 Borealis advances plastics circularity with the first-of-its-kind Borcycle™ M commercial-scale advanced mechanical recycling plant EverMindsTM at work: This milestone confirms how innovation & technology continue to drive our transformation to a circular economy
Borealis: Erste kommerzielle “Borcycle M” Anlage in Planung EverMindsTM in Aktion: dieser Meilenstein zeigt auf, wie Innovation und Technologie fortwährend unsere Tansformation in eine Kreislaufwirtschaft beflügeln
Helian Polymers and Arctic Biomaterials collaborate Seeing it clearly: Now is the future of glass fiber reinforced biopolymer compounds
Grand largue composites and Sicomin enable first flax-fibre-built Class40 Company has supplied a range of composite materials to build a racing yacht that incorporates flax rather than carbon fibers
Österreich: Startschuss für Netzwerk & Aktionsplan zur Bioökonomie Nach dem Startschuss im Juni sind bereits 150 Partnerorganisationen dieser Unternehmen, Forschung, Politik und Gesellschaft verbindenden Plattform beigetreten
Netherlands Prime Minister Mark Rutte Meets with UBQ Materials in Preparation for Opening of Large-Scale Bergen Op Zoom Facility The company is beginning its global expansion with a state of the art, industrial-scale facility, and research & development lab
Agriculture Commissioner: CAP budget ‘too small’ to face future crises A stronger budget must bolster the next Common Agricultural Policy to face future crises, EU Agriculture Commissioner Janusz Wojciechowski told EURACTIV in an interview, stressing the need to equip farmers with more crisis management tools
Agrarkommissar fordert mehr EU-Gelder für die Landwirtschaft Die künftige Gemeinsame Agrarpolitik müsse finanziell aufgestockt werden, um Krisen besser bewältigen zu können, so EU-Agrarkommissar Janusz Wojciechowski im Interview mit EURACTIV. Er forderte bessere Instrumente zur Risikovorsorge
15 November 202210 November 2022 OMV and Wood sign MoU for commercial licensing of ReOil® technology ReOil® demo plant at the OMV site in Schwechat aims to start operation in 2023
OMV und Wood unterzeichnen Absichtserklärung für kommerzielle Lizenzierung der ReOil®-Technologie ReOil®-Demonstrationsanlage mit 16.000 t/Jahr soll am OMV Standort Schwechat 2023 in Betrieb gehen
INEOS signs agreement with Plastic Energy for its largest plant to produce 100,000 tonnes of raw materials from plastic waste The recycled material has already been successfully converted into virgin-quality polymer through the INEOS cracker at Köln, Germany, and used by selected customers and brands
The Big Compost Experiment: New Hub publication on home compostable plastics Citizen scientist project finds 60% of ‘compostable plastic’ doesn’t compost