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5 October 202228 September 2022

Deutsche Bahn adds 57 HVO trains to German rail network

The HVO trains will run on the Aulendorfer Kreuz and Donau-Ostalb rail networks, reducing the CO2 emissions on the route by 90pc, according to Deutsche Bahn

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As much plastic as people by weight? Legislating a more sustainable future

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation Development’s latest annual Global Plastics Outlook reports around 40% of global plastic waste as packaging, but just 9% of the plastic waste is recycled

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MetGen’s Acceleration: A hat-trick of deals put the lignin pioneer on a new trajectory

From MetGen in Finland comes not one story but three, a hat-trick, and Biofuels Digest discusses them

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BUCHA BIO Accelerates Manufacturing Plans for Biobased Materials with $1.1M Raise

Biomaterials science innovator BUCHA BIO is announcing an oversubscribed $1.1 million Seed Round

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4 October 202217 December 2024

Celebrating two successful years with the first in-person general meeting of the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI)

RCI’s member companies agree on ambitious goals for 2022/23 at the initiative’s second anniversary meeting in Cologne on 20 September

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Covestro and SOL Kohlensäure sign framework agreement for biogenic carbon dioxide (CO₂)

The CO2 used is obtained by SOL Kohlensäure from various sources, such as bioethanol and biogas plants, where CO2 is produced as a by-product during the treatment of various biomasses, such as plant residues

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Covestro und SOL Kohlensäure schließen Rahmenvertrag für biogenes Kohlendioxid (CO₂)

Das CO2 gewinnt SOL Kohlensäure aus verschiedenen Quellen, z.B. aus Bioethanol- und Biogasanlagen, wo bei der Behandlung unterschiedlicher Biomassen, z.B. pflanzlicher Reststoffe, CO2 als Nebenprodukt anfällt

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Wind turbine blades could someday be recycled into sweet treats

A new resin can hold fiberglass wind turbines together for years and then be recycled into valuable products, making green energy even greener

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Windradflügel könnten eines Tages zu Süßigkeiten recycelt werden

Neues Rotorblattmaterial durch Kombination von Glasfasern mit einem pflanzlichen und einem synthetischen Polymer

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Global Bioenergies: Successful completion of REWOFUEL project

Conversion of wood residues into sustainable high-performance components for road and aviation fuels, and participation to the decarbonization efforts of ground and air transportation

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Ein biobasiertes Lösungsmittel für Farben und Lacke

Neues Kooperationsprojekt vom Fraunhofer-Institut IGB, der Ruhr-Universität Bochum und AURO will mit Dimethylfuran eine Alternative zu etablierten Lösungsmitteln schaffen

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New Balance, Wolverine Worldwide, Camper, Deckers & Allbirds All Join NFW’s Naturally Circular Footwear Collective

NFW aligns with brands to innovate sustainable footwear adding to growing ecosystem of plastic-free performance materials, with shoes in-market and coming soon

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Eco Green Living launch new Bamboo biodegradable nappy range

Using bamboo as the primary ingredient to produce the softest, most absorbent, and environmental nappies on the market

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30 September 20225 October 2022

Making the most of sustainable biomass – certification schemes and labels developed in new EU research projects

nova-Institut GmbH announces its participation in two new HORIZON Europe projects – STAR4BBS and BIORECER – which both focus on the development of innovative certification schemes and labels for bio-based feedstock

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Nachhaltige Biomasse optimal nutzen – neue EU- Forschungsprojekte entwickeln Zertifizierungssysteme und Labels

Die nova-Institut GmbH gibt ihre Beteiligung an zwei neuen Horizon Europe-Projekten – STAR4BBS und BIORECER – bekannt. Beide Projekte beschäftigen sich mit der Entwicklung innovativer Zertifizierungssysteme und Labels für bio-basierte Rohstoffe

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traceless wins Deutscher Gründerpreis 2022!

The two founders Anne Lamp and Johanna Baare were live on stage in the ZDF Hauptstadtstudio, receiving this amazing recognition on behalf of their whole team

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Mikroalgen: Mögliche Perspektiven für die Landwirtschaft

Im Projekt FuTuReS wurde untersucht, unter welchen Bedingungen und für welche Zwecke sich die Algenkultivierung in Photobioreaktoren lohnt

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Cefic’s counterproposal to assess the carbon footprint of bio-based products

A cradle-to-gate life-cycle analysis using the PEF methodology does not give credit to biomass-derived products where CO2 was removed from the atmosphere during photosynthesis and plant growth

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Spinnen die? Künstliche Spinnenseide ist eine Wunderfaser, die Mode, Kosmetik und Medizin revolutionieren kann

Spinnenseide soll bald eine große Rolle in Mode, Medizin, Kosmetik- oder der Autoindustrie spielen. Aber dazu muss ein nachhaltiger Weg der Produktion gefunden werden

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Give bio-based products in the EU a chance

According to an article in Politico.eu, the currently proposed PEF rules addressing biogenic carbon do not recognize the benefit in the use of biogenic carbon at the beginning of the product life cycle

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Renewable methanol accelerating progress toward a carbon-neutral world

Capturing CO2 emissions, hydrogenated with green or recovered hydrogen to produce methanol, offers decarbonising economies a sustainable fuel and chemical feedstock

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Collaboration between Neste, Borealis and MAM brings new soother made with renewably-sourced feedstock to market

The new MAM Original Pure soother is composed of renewably-sourced polypropylene (PP) from the Borealis Bornewables™ portfolio of circular polyolefins, manufactured with Neste RE™ produced entirely from renewable raw materials.

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Kooperation von Neste, Borealis und MAM bringt neuen Schnuller mit erneuerbaren Rohstoffen auf den Markt

Der neue MAM Original Pure besteht aus Polypropylen (PP) aus erneuerbaren Rohstoffen aus dem Borealis Bornewables™ Portfolio kreislauforientierter Polyolefine, hergestellt mit Neste RE™, das vollständig aus erneuerbaren Rohstoffen besteht

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29 September 202226 September 2022

New way found to turn #7 plastic into valuable products

A method to convert a commonly thrown-away plastic to a resin used in 3D-printing could allow for making better use of plastic waste

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US-Forscher recyceln Kunststoff zu neuem 3D-Druck-Material

Der im 3D-Druck verwendete Kunststoff PLA ist zwar biologisch abbaubar, doch nur sehr langsam. Ein schnelleres Recycling-Verfahren macht daraus ein Kunstharz

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University of Oklahoma Study Explores the Use of Carbon Dioxide to Make Acrylic Acid

How carbon dioxide could be combined with ethylene to make a common component of many household industrial products

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Innomost is among top 4 hottest startups in Finland

Finnish circular economy pioneer, Innomost has raised additional €1M investment in bridge funding to take the global growth plan to the next level

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Holz als Pharma-Rohstoff

Verfahren für neue Buchenholz-Bioraffinerie entwickelt

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New study analyses how forests and wood use can help meet climate goals

European Forest Institute study shows that wood products can provide a significant contribution to achieve climate neutrality by 2050

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Transition to climate neutrality needs accurate accounting for biogenic carbon

The Product Environmental Footprint method could become the EU’s guiding approach for environmental impact assessment; to be fit for purpose, it should appraise the carbon footprint of bio-based products

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CropEnergies erwirbt Anteile am niederländischen Start-up für biobasierte Chemikalien Syclus

Syclus plant den Bau einer Anlage mit einer jährlichen Produktionskapazität im Bereich von 100.000 Tonnen, die 2026 mit der Produktion beginnen soll

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Givaudan and LanzaTech announce their collaboration on developing sustainable fragrance ingredients from renewable carbon

Givaudan, a global industry leader in the world of scent and beauty, and LanzaTech NZ, Inc. (“LanzaTech”), an innovative Carbon Capture and Transformation (“CCT”) company have announced a collaboration for the development of sustainable fragrance ingredients from renewable carbon

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28 September 202223 September 2022

Fraunhofer ISE Demonstrates First Long-Term Methanol Synthesis from Blast Furnace Gas in a Miniplant

It is possible to substitute methanol from purely fossil fuels by reacting green hydrogen with the emissions from steel production

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Fraunhofer ISE demonstriert erstmals Methanolsynthese aus Hochofengas im Langzeitbetrieb in einer Miniplant

Methanol aus rein fossilen Quellen lässt sich durch stoffliche Nutzung der Emissionen aus der Stahlherstellung mit grünem Wasserstoff als Reaktionspartner substituieren

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Bioplastics International Creates World’s First Sugar Cane Alcohol Water Soluble PVA to Replace Plastics

Bioplastics International creates world's first fossil fuel free sugar cane alcohol water soluble PVA to replace plastics, to save our oceans and planet

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Plastics to virgin materials

The use of thermal conversion methods as recycling methods for plastic-containing waste is not yet a common practice; although the commercialization of these methods has been pushed forward for a long time

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Bioplastik: Wie umweltfreundlich ist Kunststoff aus Pflanzen?

Haben Kunststoffverpackungen aus nachwachsenden Rohstoffen eine bessere Ökobilanz als herkömmliches Plastik? Umweltorganisationen kommen zu einem eindeutigen Ergebnis

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USDA Awards $21 Million for Two Hemp Research Projects

The projects were selected as part of the first pool of grant recipients under the organizations Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodity Program

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DNFI: Stable world natural fiber production in 2022

The Discover Natural Fibres Initiative (DNFI) facilitates the exchange of information and experiences and works to advance the common interests of all natural fibers in the face of competition with oil-based and wood-based man-made fibers

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BASF announces innovation partnership with RiKarbon on emollients derived from bio-waste

RiKarbon’s innovative technologies facilitate commercial production of renewable chemicals and high-performing ingredients

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BASF kündigt Innovationspartnerschaft mit RiKarbon für Emollients aus Bioabfall an

Start-up ermöglicht mit seinen Technologien die kommerzielle Herstellung von erneuerbaren Chemikalien und hochwirksamen Inhaltsstoffen

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27 September 202227 September 2022

nova-Experts introduced: Niels de Beus M.Sc. Biotechnology

Sustainability – Life Cycle Assessment – Process Evaluation

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Neste launches a strategic study on transitioning its Porvoo refinery to a renewable and circular site and ending crude oil refining in the mid-2030s

Through co-processing and retrofitting of units, and benefiting from available refining assets, experience and know-how, Neste targets to significantly grow its renewables and circular production in Porvoo long term

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Neste startet Strategiestudie zum Umbau seiner Raffinerie in Porvoo in einen Produktionsstandort für erneuerbare und Kreislauflösungen mit Einstellung der Rohölverarbeitung bis Mitte der 2030er Jahre

Durch die Umrüstung von Anlagen und zielgerichtete Nutzung der vorhandenen Raffinerie sowie des eigenen Know-hows möchte Neste erneuerbare Kreislauflösungen in Porvoo langfristig erheblich ausbauen

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Global Bioenergies sells to Repsol testing volumes of bio-isobutene derivatives for gasoline formulation

Repsol, the Spain-based multi-energy company, signed a purchase order for a volume of Global Bioenergies’ full-bio-ETBE to be used for formulation and performance assessment of gasoline

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FKuR at K 2022

Bioplastics specialist presents broad bioplastics and recyclates portfolio at K 2022, the world's leading trade fair for plastics and rubber

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FKuR auf der K 2022

Biokunststoff-Spezialist präsentiert breites Biokunststoff und Rezyklatportfolio auf der Weltleitmesse der Kunststoff- und Kautschukindustrie K 2022

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Bioenergy Europe welcomes the adoption of the Renewable Energy Directive (REDIII) revision by the European Parliament

However, the new definition of primary woody biomass still raises some concerns

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New Catalyst Offers a More Affordable Way to Produce Hydrogen from Seawater

Researchers Discover a Single Catalyst Capable of Splitting Both Freshwater and Seawater at Low Voltage

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Neuer Katalysator bietet kostengünstigere Möglichkeit zur Herstellung von Wasserstoff aus Meerwasser

Forscher entdecken Einzelkatalysator, der sowohl Süßwasser als auch Meerwasser bei niedriger Spannung spalten kann