20 September 202219 September 2022 FACT SHEET: President Biden to Launch a National Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Initiative President Biden signed an Executive Order to launch a National Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Initiative that will ensure we can make in the United States all that we invent in the United States
BIO-FED at K 2022 BIO-FED is an expert in the development and production of biodegradable and/or biobased plastics as well as biomass-balanced PP compounds – all under the brand name M·VERA®
BIO-FED auf der K 2022 BIO-FED ist Experte in der Entwicklung und Herstellung von biologisch abbaubaren und/oder biobasierten Kunststoffen sowie biomassenbilanzierten PP-Compounds – alle unter dem Markennamen M·VERA®
19 September 202214 September 2022 A new purpose: recycled PET bottles are turned into adhesive tapes tesa develops a new packaging tape with backing material made from recycled post-consumer PET
Im neuen Gewand: recycelte PET-Flaschen werden zu Klebebändern tesa entwickelt ein neues Verpackungsklebeband mit Trägermaterial aus recyceltem Post-Consumer-PET
New CEO for Novamont’s Biobag Subsidiary Patrik Fogelström has worked in several senior management positions with both start-up and multinational companies (including Tetra Pak)
How to make recyclable plastics out of CO2 to slow climate change Chemists are manipulating the greenhouse gas to make clothing, mattresses, shoes and more
Textiles Matter: Heimtextil Trends 23/24 definieren die Zukunft der Wohn- und Objekttextilien Der Trend Council der Heimtextil untersucht die Zukunft für den nationalen und internationalen Markt
Textiles Matter: Heimtextil Trends 23/24 define the future of home and contract textiles The Heimtextil Trend Council offers insights into the future of the national and international market
Wie man aus Abfall Nützliches machen kann Reallabor SAMSax soll Vernetzungen in der Kreislaufwirtschaft verbessern - Professur Arbeitswissenschaft und Innovationsmanagement der TU Chemnitz entwickelt dafür eine digitale Wissensmanagement-Plattform
Buchenholzfasern als Ziegeldämmstoff Parlamentarische Staatssekretärin übergibt Förderbescheid des BMEL für Bau einer Pilotanlage
Shell, Raízen, Hytron, USP and SENAI form partnership to convert ethanol into renewable hydrogen Shell Brasil, Raízen, Hytron, Universidade de São Paulo (USP) and SENAI CETIQT signed a cooperation agreement for the development of plants for the production of renewable hydrogen (H2) from ethanol
A greener route to blue – a new method drastically reduces the amount of solvent needed to produce widely used organic dyes Phthalocyanines are used in renewable energy production, sensing, nanomedicine and more
Ein grüner Weg zu Blau Neue Methode reduziert drastisch die Menge an Lösungsmitteln, die zur Herstellung weit verbreiteter organischer Farbstoffe benötigt wird
16 September 202215 September 2022 BIORECER – Guidelines to strengthen current certification schemes for bio-based feedstock The research consortium is also going to assess the acceptance of new bio-value chains from biological feedstocks, including residual feedstock and waste
BIORECER – Leitlinien zur Stärkung aktueller Zertifizierungssysteme für biobasierte Rohstoffe Forschungskonsortium will auch die Verbraucherakzeptanz neuer Bio-Wertschöpfungsketten aus biologischen Rohstoffen, einschließlich Restrohstoffen und Abfällen bewerten
BASF and ARCUS sign agreement on the production and procurement of pyrolysis oil from mixed plastic waste The agreement is another building block in the expansion of BASF’s ChemCyclingTM business, which focuses on the chemical recycling of non-recycled post-consumer plastic waste on an industrial scale
BASF und ARCUS unterzeichnen Vereinbarung über Herstellung und Abnahme von Pyrolyseöl aus gemischten Kunststoffabfällen Die Vereinbarung ist ein weiterer Baustein beim Ausbau des ChemCyclingTM-Geschäfts der BASF, das sich auf die chemische Verwertung von Post-Consumer-Kunststoffabfällen im industriellen Maßstab konzentriert
New joint project “Biopolymers – Materials, Properties, Sustainability” With the help of this project, the participants should be able to decide for themselves which materials can be used for their own products and whether they increase the sustainability of the product
CropEnergies acquires stake in Dutch biobased chemicals start-up Syclus Syclus plans on building a plant with an annual production capacity in the range of 100,000 tonnes, starting production in 2026
Upcycling von Polystyrolabfällen Neuer Report von Forschern der Virginia Tech Universität zeigt auf, dass ein Low-Value-Input- und High-Value-Output-Ansatz nachhaltiger und wirtschaftlicher erreicht werden kann als mit thermischen Verfahren
Cascade degradation and upcycling of polystyrene waste to high-value chemicals New report reveals a highly efficient and resilient approach of degradation-upcycling (Deg-Up) to upcycling plastic wastes, by utilizing judiciously selected cascade reactions rather than complicated and expensive catalysts
Animal fats dilemma: How to ensure a balanced use of a precious commodity? Animal fats, known as animal fats category 3 are high-quality fats derived from animal by-products of meat production, which are neither waste nor part of our diet
Green adhesives made from whey In collaboration with TU Dresden, Fraunhofer researchers have developed a process for obtaining valuable, high-purity ethyl acetate from whey
Grüne Klebstoffe aus Molke Fraunhofer-Forschende haben gemeinsam mit der TU Dresden ein Verfahren entwickelt, bei dem aus Molke wertvolles Ethylacetat in hoher Reinheit gewonnen wird
15 September 202212 September 2022 Sulzer acquires stake in CELLiCON to scale up groundbreaking technology for renewable biopolymer The partnership is part of the company's strategy to continue its grow path in renewables and enable its customers’ sustainable manufacturing practices
Sulzer beteiligt sich an CELLiCON um Herstellung und Ausbau von erneuerbaren Biopolymeren zu fördern Das Unternehmen setzt mit dieser Partnerschaft seinen Wachstumskurs im Bereich der erneuerbaren Energien und seine Strategie der Unterstützung seiner Kunden bei der Umsetzung einer nachhaltigen Fertigung fort
Technip Energies Acquires Biosuccinium® Technology from DSM for Bio-Sourced and Fully Biodegradable Polymers Production PBS itself is fully biodegradable and can be an ideal bio-based sustainable packaging material for food contact applications
CCUS planned capacity nearing 1 billion tonnes per annum The US Inflation Reduction Act bill set to boost CCUS uptake but more is needed to meet net zero goals by 2050 says a Wood Mackenzie report
Cannabis legalization decreases the stock market value of major pharmaceutical firms New collaboration study shows, how the stock market returns of publicly traded pharmaceutical firms responded to medical and recreational cannabis legalization events
Problemfresser namens PHL7 Forscher:innen aus Leipzig haben ein Enzym entdeckt, das PET-Plastik schnell zersetzt. Hilft es in Zukunft dabei, die Plastikflut zu bewältigen?
Biobasierte Compounds reduzieren CO2-Fußabdruck Wie sich mit biobasierten Compounds der CO2-Fußabdruck auch in anspruchsvollen Anwendungen reduzieren lässt, zeigt der Compoundeur Akro-Plastic
Eastman joins Pact Collective Eastman supports beauty industry nonprofit in efforts to advance circularity of beauty packaging
14 September 202210 September 2022 Lehigh Hanson Receives U.S. DOE Funding for FEED study of carbon capture project at its new Lehigh Cement Plant in Mitchell, Indiana The funding awarded more than $31 million in funding for 10 projects to develop carbon capture technologies which are able to capture at least 95 percent of carbon dioxide emissions from natural gas power plants
HeidelbergCement kündigt bislang größtes CO2-Abscheideprojekt an Neue FEED-Studie durch Lehigh Hanson soll nun neben einer Kosten- und Umsetzungsbetrachtung für das Gesamtprojekt auch die sozialen, wirtschaftlichen und ökologischen Auswirkungen untersuchen
Mondi and Essity launch packaging for feminine care range made from post-consumer recycled and biomass balanced materials Collaboration with Essity and Dow to create new, recyclable secondary packaging using renewable materials and post-consumer recycled content
Over 75% Of Plastic in Great Pacific Garbage Patch Originates From Fishing Study in Scientific Reports indicates 75% to 86% of GPGP plastic atrributable to offshore fishing and aquaculture activities
Recycling für Treibhausgase Aus CO2 und Methan kann man wertvolle Synthesegase herstellen – mit Katalysatoren, die bisher allerdings rasch an Wirkung verloren. An der TU Wien entwickelte man nun stabilere Alternativen
Recycling Greenhouse Gases CO2 and methane can be turned into valuable products. But until now the catalysts required for such reactions quickly lose their effectiveness. TU Wien has now developed more stable alternatives
IOCL’s 2G Ethanol Bio-Refinery based on Praj’s technology inaugurated by Prime Minister Modi This project is based on Praj’s proprietary technology processing Rice Straw as feedstock for production of Ethanol
LG Chem, ADM form JV’s for US-based Lactic Acid, Polylactic Acid From Chicago and Seoul comes news that LG Chem and ADM have launchedtwo joint ventures for U.S. production of lactic acid and polylactic acid
A revolutionary bio-based furniture board, joint development by Koskisen and Stora Enso Koskisen is a Finnish wood industry company producing sawn timber and panel products, such as birch plywood, furniture, and construction boards made of chip board
13 September 20228 September 2022 Paving the way for solar fuels: Synhelion produces solar syngas on an industrial scale for the first time Together with the the German Aerospace Center (DLR) in Jülich they presented the multifocus solar tower
Weg frei für Solartreibstoffe: Synhelion stellt erstmals solares Synthesegas in industriellem Massstab her Gemeinsam mit der DLR und dem Solar-Institut Jülich der FH Aachen stellt Synhelion den solaren Reformierungsreaktor vor
Anellotech Demonstrates New Direct Route to Light Olefins and BTX from Conversion of Mixed Plastic Waste in 0.5 TPD Pilot Plant Plas-TCat’s scalable fluidized bed reactor design provides a path to larger commercial production plants capable of addressing substantial global recycling goals
Great Wrap Founders Are Changing the Way Stretch Wrap is Made With Potato Waste The husband and wife duo will introduce its home compostable stretch wrap to the U.S. market in August, expanding its Australian brand to a growing eco-friendly customer base
Green Shape Label für nachhaltige Outdoor-Produkte auf Erfolgskurs VAUDE stärkt Glaubwürdigkeit und Unabhängigkeit
Green Shape Label for Sustainable Outdoor Products on the Road to Success VAUDE increases its credibility and independence
Aviation Can’t Decarbonize Without Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) All GE engines can operate today and in the future on approved SAF, which can be made from plant-based material, fats, oils and greases, alcohols, waste streams, captured CO2, and other alternative feedstocks