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3 August 202227 July 2022

Günstig und gut fürs Klima: Stroh als Baustoff ist zurück

Vier Millionen Tonnen stehen in Deutschland jährlich als "Abfall" zur Verfügung - als nachhaltiger Baustoff speichert er Wärme und hilft die Heizkosten zu senken

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Paper-Polymer-Plastic: A new ‘Rock Paper Scissors’ game for the packaging sector

New BioPreferred-survey findings reflect that micro fibrillated cellulose (MFC) and nanotechnology advancements as key to the shift away from polymers towards wood-based packaging solutions in the future

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Joint EU-Japan Project Aims to Reduce Cost of Green Methanol

Experts from Belgium, Germany, Japan, Netherlands, Spain and the United Kingdom form the Laurelin project, a four-year international research initiative are working to reduce the costs for e-methanol production

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The Navigator Company and P2X Europe have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to create a unique Joint Venture in Portugal to produce green, non-fossil synthetic eFuels

When fully developed, the project will have a total net-zero synthetic PtL production capacity of 80,000 tons per year, allowing for a reduction in annual carbon emissions of up to 280,000 tons

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Dow and Valoregen collaborate to build largest hybrid recycling site in France

Valoregen to build largest single hybrid recycling site in Damazan, France, which will have capacity to process up to 70 kilotons of plastic waste per year. Dow will be the main off-taker of post-consumer resins (PCR) from Valoregen’s new plant.

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2 August 202227 July 2022

Carbios, On, Patagonia, PUMA and Salomon team up to advance circularity in the textile industry

After achieving milestone in packaging recycling, Carbios’ unique biological technology fundamentally changes the circularity of fibers

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On, Patagonia, Puma und Salomon arbeiten mit Carbios an Recycling von Kunstfasern

Nachdem sie einen Meilenstein des Verpackungsrecyclings erreicht haben, verändert Carbios’ einzigartige Biorecycling-Technologie fundamental die Kreislauffähigkeit von Textilien

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MHIENG’s First Compact CO2 Capture System Goes into Commercial Operation at Biomass Power Plant in Hiroshima

Fully Integrated Customer Support Package to Follow

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Plant-based bioeconomy in Lusatia: Refinement of active substances

Using a novel process, scientists at the Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg (BTU) can extract efficiently the active ingredients from essential oils

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Pflanzenbasierte Bioökonomie in der Lausitz: Veredlung von Wirkstoffen

Durch ein neuartiges Verfahren können Wissenschaftler der Brandenburgischen Technischen Universität Cottbus-Senftenberg (BTU) die Wirkstoffe beispielsweise aus ätherischen Ölen effektiver nutzbar machen.

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“Bringing citizens and experts together” – HamCan, Hamburg’s first Hemp conference

From July 9th to 10t 2022, Northern Germany's first annual international cannabis conference and expo took place in the heart of Hamburg

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Green Dot Bioplastics launches expanded line of compostable resins

The new compostable resins build on the company’s existing portfolio of biocomposites, elastomers, and natural fibre-reinforced resins produced at its manufacturing facility in Onaga, Kansas

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TPE/TPU mit Gummipulver aus Altreifen

Tyre Recycling Solutions (TRS) compoundiert TPE/TPU mit Gummipulver aus Altreifen. TRS verwendet hierfür eine Compounding Technology von Buss

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Tyre Recycling Solutions (TRS) choose BUSS Compounding Technology to manufacture performance materials from used tires

The two companies are collaborating closely to expand the product platform globally and set up more compounding facilities inside the TRS license framework

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1 August 202227 July 2022

Mura Technology and Dow Announce Largest Commitment of its Kind to Scale Advanced Recycling of Plastics

By working together, Mura and Dow will ensure plastic has a viable way to be re-circulated into global supply chains, helping to advance a circular economy for plastics and increase the value of plastic waste

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Silk offers an alternative to some microplastics

A team of scientists at MIT and elsewhere has developed a system based on silk that could provide an inexpensive and easily manufactured substitute

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Canada Nickel Identifies New Method for Accelerated CO2 Capture

New carbon capture process could allow Crawford tailings to achieve Net Zero carbon emissions within 36 hours, and generate up to 21 tonnes of CO2 credits per tonne of nickel produced within just six days

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Nonthermal Plasma-Promoted CO2 Hydrogenation in Presence of Alloy Catalysts

Tokyo Tech researchers combined experimental and computational methods to help improve the efficiency of catalytic hydrogenation of CO2 and allows the engineers to design new concept catalysts

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Biologisch abbaubar statt Recycling oder wenn aus der Leuchte Salat wächst

Busch+Müller bietet einen Scheinwerfer mit kompostierbarem Kunststoffgehäuse an, der Hip Bag von Qwestion & Mover könnte kompostiert werden, und Maloja hat erstmals bioabbaubare Bio-Trikots im Angebot

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Manali Petrochemicals inks commercial agreement with UK-based Econic Technologies to manufacture eco-friendly polyols

The stage will comprise a two-year scale-up at the 1,300 ltr reactor of the MPL plant

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Röhm entwickelt umformbare PLA-Folie aus nachwachsenden Rohstoffen

Die neuartige Folie kommt für viele verschiedene Anwendungen im Innenbereich in Frage, etwa für hochwertige Lebensmittelverpackungen und Non-Food-Artikel sowie für Dekorfolien für In-Mold-Decoration-Verfahren (IMD)

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Röhm is developing thermoformable pla films from renewable raw material

The new developed film can be used for many different indoor applications, such as high-quality food packaging and non-food items, as well as decorative films for in-mold decoration (IMD) processes

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Louis Vuitton launches renewable sneakers

90% of Louis Vuitton's latest LV Trainer is constructed from recycled materials and 94% of the shoe's outsole is made out of recycled polyurethane

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29 July 202226 July 2022

SUN-to-LIQUID project publishes successful thermochemical kerosene production using solar energy, water and CO2 in an integrated solar experimental facility in the scientific journal Joule

All-in-one solar tower produces jet fuel from CO2, water and sunlight

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Wie Polystyrol biologisch abbaubar wird

In der Rubrik „Faszination Technik“ der Konstruktions Praxis stellen wir heute das biologische Re- und Upcycling von Kunststoffabfällen mithilfe von gezüchteten Darmbakterien des Superwurms Zophobas morio vor

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Modified rail cars clean air of CO2 and help mitigate climate change

New research shows rail systems around the world could be harnessed to help mitigate climate change and clean our air of CO2

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Geno and Aquafil begin pre-commercial production for plant-based nylon-6

A step closer towards commercialization to fulfill brand demands

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Keine Recyclinglüge, aber durchaus Schwachstellen

ARD-Reportage „Die Recyclinglüge“ sorgt für Unmut und Enttäuschung in der Kunststoffbranche, die mit Vollgas in Richtung Kreislaufwirtschaft unterwegs ist

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KX Food launches new compostable packaging line

Sugar cane waste decomposes within 90 days

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What role does Hemp play in the Automotive Industry?

Ford's approach to developing sustainable solutions with cars made from bioplastics did not bear fruit. But almost a century later, companies are again looking at the value of industrial hemp to the automotive industry

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Stora Enso und Northvolt kooperieren bei der Entwicklung von Batterien auf Holzbasis

Die Unternehmen haben eine gemeinsame Entwicklungsvereinbarung geschlossen, um eine nachhaltige Batterie mit einer Anode zu entwickeln, die aus erneuerbaren Rohstoffen hergestellt wird, die nachhaltig und lokal in den nordischen Ländern gewonnen werden

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Stora Enso and Northvolt partner to develop wood-based batteries

The companies have entered into a Joint Development Agreement to create a sustainable battery featuring anode produced from renewable raw materials sourced sustainably and locally in the Nordic countries

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28 July 202223 July 2022

Berry Helps Tchibo Coffee Switch to Coffee Capsules Made from Renewable Materials

Coffee maker Tchibo is teaming up with Berry and Neste to find a solution that is more sustainable without compromising on quality

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Tchibo bringt Kaffeekapsel aus erneuerbaren Quellen auf den Markt

Berry Global hat zusammen mit seinem Kunden Tchibo und seinem Lieferanten Neste eine Kaffeekapsel aus erneuerbaren Quellen auf den Markt gebracht

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Renewable Carbon Initiative sees Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive revision as central

The policy framework on bio-based, biodegradable and compostable plastics under the Circular Economy Package is expected to be published in November 2022

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Plastic eating organisms

Researchers caution that we are still years away from widespread commercial use

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Wie Erema und Borealis die Kreislaufwirtschaft anschieben

Erema-Gruppe will auf der K2022 viele neue kreislauforientierte Neuerungen präsentieren, während Borealis den Pionier für biobasierte Polyolefine stellt

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Bangladeshi scientist invents biodegradable carry bag to replace plastic

The bag is made from jute cellulose and polymer and can be used in garment packaging or food packaging and several applications

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Renewable & CCU fuels: an alternative to gas dependency available here & now in Europe

Captured CO2 combined with renewable hydrogen leads to renewable fuels that contribute to defossilising emissions and enable the uptake of clean energy across all sectors

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BASF launcht VerdessenceTM RiceTouch, ein neues Biopolymer für ein geschmeidiges und pudrig leichtes Hautgefühl, geeignet für eine Vielzahl von Pflegeprodukten

VerdessenceTM RiceTouch absorbiert verschiedene Öle und verringert damit ein öliges Hautgefühl von Formulierungen. Es ist ein natürliches sensorisches Pulver aus gentechnikfreiem, in der Europäischen Union angebautem Reis

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BASF launches VerdessenceTM RiceTouch, a new biopolymer for a smooth and powdery light skin feel, suitable for a broad range of personal care products

VerdessenceTM RiceTouch’s capability of absorbing various oils indicates decreasing oily sensation in the formulation. It is a natural sensory powder from non-GMO rice locally produced in the European Union

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27 July 202221 July 2022

Beiersdorf launches world’s first cosmetic product with recycled CO2

In this interview, Dr. Manuela Köhler, Chief Scientist Feedstock & Formula Science, and Jennifer Williams, Global Brand Manager Sustainability, talk about the project

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Beiersdorf bringt weltweit erstes Kosmetikprodukt mit recyceltem CO2 auf den Markt

Im Interview berichten Dr. Manuela Köhler, Chief Scientist Feedstock & Formula Science, und Jennifer Williams, Global Brand Manager Sustainability, über das Projekt

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Eni launches the first production of vegetable oil for biorefining in Kenya

The initiative in Kenya represents the first integrated project in the world to bring Africa into the vertical bio-refinery supply chain by providing income opportunities and market access to thousands of farmers

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Hydrogen storage materials from industrial waste

Recycled metal alloys allow circular economy for solid-state hydrogen storage

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Material für Wasserstoffspeicher aus Industrieabfällen

Recycelte Metalllegierungen ermöglichen eine Kreislaufwirtschaft für die Speicherung von Wasserstoff in fester Form

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Verbio Grand Opening

First US-biorefinery in Iowa after completion of its second phase of construction next year, will produce both RNG and ethanol. The biogas is cellulosic, the alcohol will be corn derived

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Polymers Made from Emissions: The Plastics Industry May Become a Carbon-Capture Leader, says IDTechEx

Fossil inputs are still necessary for the thermochemical CO2-based polyol manufacturing, but producers can replace part of it with waste CO2, potentially saving on raw material costs

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Cargill unveils plans for new canola processing facility in Regina, Saskatchewan

$350 million project builds upon Cargill’s overall investment across its North America oilseeds network

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Greenbutts Announces Grant of Patent, Adds to IP Portfolio

The patent adds to Greenbutts' proprietary technology stack, offering an all-natural, biodegradable and water dispersing cigarette filter