Why burning primary woody biomass is worse than fossil fuels for climate
In its current form, the EU’s renewable energy directives encourage the use of primary woody biomass from forests as an energy source. However, the directive gives a completely wrong picture of the associated greenhouse gas emissions, write a group of academics
Microplastics in human tissue samples: International study warns against drawing premature conclusions
The distribution of microplastics and nanoplastics in the environment, the potential of human exposure and particle uptake, and the absorption of these particles into tissues are topics that are being intensively researched worldwide
Analysis by Fraunhofer-Institute Confirms Enormous CO₂ Reductions for Pyrum’s Pyrolysis Process Compared to Conventional Recycling Processes for End-of-Life Tyres
This scientifically proves that Pyrum not only closes the material cycle, but also saves more CO2 than all currently used, common recycling processes for end-of-life tyres
Fraunhofer-Analyse bescheinigt Pyrum-Pyrolyseverfahren enorme CO₂-Einsparungen gegenüber herkömmlichen Recyclingverfahren für Altreifen
Damit wird wissenschaftlich belegt, dass Pyrum nicht nur den Wertstoffkreislauf schließt, sondern auch mehr CO2 einspart als alle derzeit genutzten, gängigen Recyclingsverfahren für Altreifen
Alpla and PTT Global Chemical Realise Thailand’s Largest Plastics Recycling Plant Equipped with State-of-the-Art Technology
Following 18 months of construction and installation, the ALPLA Group and PTT Global Chemical are opening the state-of-the-art ENVICCO food-grade recycling plant for bottle-to-bottle applications in Thailand
LA County gave a girl a ‘unicorn license’ for her backyard — but only if she gives the mythical creature ‘regular access to rainbows’ and biodegradable glitter
The license requires the girl to give it access to "moonbeams" and only use "biodegradable glitter" for it. The animal control department also gifted her a stuffed unicorn to look after in the meantime
Führende internationale Experten treffen sich auf einer der weltweit wichtigsten Veranstaltungen zu Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) und Power-to-X
Am 19. und 20. April 2023 in Köln und online. Das vorläufige Programm der "Conference on CO2-based Fuels and Chemicals 2023" ist online. Schauen Sie rein!
Promising Start to Plastic Pollution Negotiations as Countries Show Strong Support for Ambitious Global Agreement
More than 145 countries back calls for strong global rules to stop plastic pollution WWF warns ‘this is just the first step towards a legally binding global treaty’ as treaty opponents risk weakening obligations in next stages of negotiations
Balena Steps Out with 100% Biodegradable Footwear
With the debut of its cinnamon-scented slides – made entirely out of Balena's game-changing, fully compostable and biodegradable material – the company is setting new standards for durable, flexible and sustainable alternatives to plastics in fashion
Lenzing and Renewcell sign large-scale supply agreement further closing the loop in fashion
Partnership with Swedish textile-to-textile recycling company will further increase production of TENCEL™ and LENZING™ ECOVERO™ branded specialty fibers using recycled content. Supply of 100 per cent recycled textile Circulose® dissolving pulp
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