12 July 20227 July 2022 LANXESS erweitert Portfolio an Tepex-Verbundwerkstoffen um neue nachhaltige Produktvarianten Kunden sollen dabei unterstützt werden, nachhaltigere Produkte herzustellen, die einen geringeren CO2-Fußabdruck haben und Ressourcen und Klima schonen
Eco Safety, Inc acquires Soy Technologies, LLC to expand its biobased coatings and methylene chloride alternatives Renewably Sourced Bio-based Intermediates for Safer Paints, Stains, Sealers and R&D Advancements to Create Non Toxic Paint Strippers With Better Efficacy
ReHubs 2022: circulating textile waste into value Transforming a societal challenge into an opportunity
New, fully biodegradable cellulose membrane proves effective in oil-water separation A group of Chinese researchers have developed a new and improved method using two different cellulose filter materials, but they are ‘all cellulose’
Ein Katalysator für die Energiewende Deutschem Chemiker gelingt die Herstellung von Ethanol mittels eines passenden Katalysators in der 60fachen Geschwindigkeit
Low-cost solutions to global warming, air pollution, and energy insecurity for 145 countries Against all doubts: a worldwide change to a renewable energy system is possible and would even dump the prices. This is the result of a study, which examined situations and szenarios for 145 countries
Novel catalyst radically enhances rate of conversion of carbon dioxide into solar fuels Researchers have recently come up with a photocatalyst structure involving isolated single atoms of copper in a polymer framework that radically enhances catalyst performance
TechVision Fonds I and High-Tech Gründerfonds invest in textile recycling startup EEDEN Textile recycling rethought: Innovative process enables upcycling of old clothing
TechVision Fonds I und High-Tech Gründerfonds investieren in Textilrecycling-Startup EEDEN Textilrecycling neu gedacht: Innovatives Verfahren ermöglicht Upcycling von Altkleidung
11 July 20226 July 2022 Borealis introduces Borvida™, a portfolio of circular base chemicals, to feed a future that is circular in both plastic and in carbon The range will initially be based on non-food waste biomass, and chemically-recycled waste; in the future it will also draw from atmospheric carbon capture
Borealis präsentiert Borvida™ – ein Portfolio nachhaltiger Basischemikalien für eine kreislauforientierte Zukunft, sowohl für Kunststoffe als auch Kohlenstoff Das Angebot wird sich zunächst auf Biomasse aus Nicht-Lebensmittelabfällen und chemisch recyceltem Müll stützen; in Zukunft wird auch auf die Abscheidung von Kohlenstoff aus der Atmosphäre zurückgegriffen
Suominen Green Lab started to implement the first tests in Nakkila, Finland Suominen has built its own compost test center in Nakkila, Finland. The test center has both industrial and home compost conditions, but the aim is to study biodegradability also wider in different environments
Amyris Barra Bonita Fermentation Plant begins industrial production The greenfield site in Brazil establishes Amyris as the leading manufacturer of highly engineered organisms at industrial scale
Amyris starts fermentation plant in Brazil New biotechnology facility which will produce natural vanillin, sugarcane-based Reb M, squalene, squalene, hemisqualene and patchouli along with other molecules
Carbon Analysis of Wood Composite Panels Wood products store 9,786 million metric tons of carbon dioxide representing two times the amount of carbon stored in forests in United States National Parks
“Eine mögliche Abschaffung von Biokraftstoffen würde bis zu 20.000 Arbeitsplätze in Deutschland gefährden” Die bestehende und funktionierende Marktregulierung zu Gunsten der Nahrungsmittelproduktion wird ignoriert, immer wieder wird dagegen plakativ eine strikte Begrenzung oder ein Ende von „Nahrungsmitteln im Tank“ gefordert
INTERVIEW: Avangard Innovative CEO discusses challenges, opportunities of chemical recycling feedstock Several companies have committed to incorporating post-consumer recycled (PCR) content into their packaging over the next 5-10 years, some with recycled content up to 100%
Neste investiert in World-Scale-Produktionsanlage für erneuerbare Produkte an seinem Raffineriestandort in Rotterdam Neste Corporation hat die endgültige Investitionsentscheidung getroffen und wird in die Produktionskapazität für erneuerbare Produkte am Standort Rotterdam investieren. Die Entscheidung fiel vor dem Hintergrund der deutlich steigenden Nachfrage nach erneuerbaren Produkten, die bedingt ist durch die höheren Klimaziele der Kunden
Neste invests in its world scale renewable products refinery in Rotterdam Neste Corporation has made the final investment decision to invest into new renewable products production capacity in Rotterdam. The decision is based on demand for renewable products growing substantially with customers' higher climate ambitions
8 July 20225 July 2022 Circular plastics for green growth markets To make circular solutions in the product portfolio even more recognizable to customers in the future, Covestro has developed the brand "CQ" concept which stands for "Circular Intelligence" and indicates the alternative raw material base for the company's products if it is at least 25 percent
Zirkuläre Kunststoffe für grüne Wachstumsmärkte Um zirkuläre Lösungen für Kunden künftig noch besser erkennbar zu machen, hat Covestro das Konzept "CQ" entwickelt, was für "Circular Intelligence" steht und für jeweilige Produkte des Unternehmens die alternative Rohstoffbasis anzeigt, wenn sie mindestens 25 Prozent beträgt
DSM launches 100% bio-attributed Stanyl® with 50% less CO2 at same performance Stanyl® B-MB – now available with up to 100% bio-attributed content – is a fully ISCC+-certified mass-balancing solution, and delivers exactly the same characteristics, performance, and quality as conventional Stanyl®
Artificial photosynthesis can produce food without sunshine Scientists are developing artificial photosynthesis to help make food production more energy-efficient here on Earth, and one day possibly on Mars
Recycling Atelier Augsburg: Efficient approach to more successful textile recycling The focus of the Atelier is on upcycling and Design 4 Recycling of a cycle-oriented process
Recycling Atelier Augsburg: Lehre, Lernen und Arbeiten rund um den Megatrend (Textil-)Recycling Die Textilindustrie bietet als eine der wichtigsten Querschnittindustrien die Möglichkeit, praxisnah die Konzepte für kreislauffähiges Wirtschaften und Design 4 Recycling zu erlernen
Fit for 55: Transport MEPs set ambitious targets for greener aviation fuels EU aviation should gradually switch to sustainable fuel, such as synthetic fuel, used cooking oil or even hydrogen, to help EU become climate neutral by 2050
Carbon Capture & Utilisation on its Way to Help Europe Reach Climate Neutrality by Tudy Bernier, Senior Policy Manager at CO2 Value Europe
New PET-like plastic made directly from waste biomass EPFL scientists have developed a new, PET-like plastic that is easily made from the non-edible parts of plants. The plastic is tough, heat-resistant, and a good barrier to gases like oxygen, making it a promising candidate for food packaging. Due to its structure, the new plastic can also be chemically recycled and degrade back to harmless sugars in the environment
Neuer PET-ähnlicher Kunststoff direkt aus Abfallbiomasse hergestellt Wissenschaftler der EPFL haben einen neuen, PET-ähnlichen Kunststoff entwickelt, der einfach aus nicht essbaren Pflanzenteilen hergestellt werden kann
Claesson Koivisto Rune designs biodegradable burial urn made from wool Swedish architecture and design studio Claesson Koivisto Rune has combined wool and vegetable-tanned leather to craft a cremation urn, which will naturally break down in soil once it is buried
7 July 20224 July 2022 Siemens Energy and Air Liquide form a joint venture for the European production of large scale renewable hydrogen electrolyzers This Franco-German partnership will enable the emergence of a sustainable hydrogen economy in Europe and foster a European ecosystem for electrolysis and hydrogen technology
Siemens Energy und Air Liquide gründen Joint Venture für die industrielle Fertigung von Wasserstoff-Elektrolyseuren in Europa Diese deutsch-französische Partnerschaft soll den Weg für den Aufbau einer nachhaltigen Wasserstoffwirtschaft in Europa ebnen und ein europäisches Ökosystem für Elektrolyse- und Wasserstofftechnologie mitentwickeln
Tata Chemicals Europe (“TCE”) today officially opened the UK’s first industrial scale carbon capture and usage plant, signalling a key milestone in the race to meet the UK’s net zero targets The project will help unlock the future of carbon capture in the UK as it demonstrates the viability of the technology to remove carbon dioxide from power plant emissions and to use it in high end applications
Statistik der Woche: Rund 770.000 Tonnen Plastikmüll exportiert Deutschland Zwar sind Deutschlands Plastikmüll-Exportmengen seit 2012 rückläufig, dennoch ist es im Europa-Vergleich ein "Exportschlager", wie unsere Infografik zeigt
Environmental and economic assessment of CO2-based value chains for a circular carbon use in consumer products In a new study economic and environmental effects of the use of CO2 as carbon source for polymer products such as packaging, construction material or medical products are analyzed
Von der Bioabfallverwertungsanlage zur Bioraffinerie Neues Projekt "Biowaste to products" (BW2Pro) will bestehende Bioabfallverwertungs-Anlage modifizieren und aus den vorhandenen Rohstoffen Biomaterialien fertigen
NOVA Chemicals and Enerkem Collaborate to Close the Loop on Plastics Recycling Research Seeks New Way to Reduce Waste to Landfill and Drive Zero Plastic Waste
Scientists Discover “Holy Grail of Catalysis” – Converting Methane Into Methanol Using Light The method involves a continuous flow of methane/oxygen-saturated water over a novel metal-organic framework (MOF) catalyst
DEWALT’s First-Ever Biodegradable Chainsaw Oil Helps Reduce Environmental Impact and is Proudly Made in the USA New DEWALT chainsaw oil is designed to help maximize bar and chain life while helping to reduce environmental pollution
Gevo, Inc. provides company and project updates Gevo, Inc., a renewable fuels company focused on the production of sustainable aviation fuel (“SAF”), provides updates on the Company and projects currently in process
Carlsberg makes bio-based and fully recyclable bottles available to consumers in its largest ever trial In its largest pilot to date, Carlsberg Group has revealed the trial of its new Fibre Bottle, putting the bio-based and fully recyclable beer bottle into the hands of consumers for the first time
6 July 20229 August 2022 Summer Special – 20% discount on market and trend reports all around renewable carbon until 31 August 2022 After publishing the latest report on advanced recycling technologies, nova-Institute is offering their previous reports around renewable carbon markets for a special price
mk2 Biotechnologies, WACKER and TUM jointly develop a process for the large-scale production of antimicrobial peptides based on sustainable fermentation The project particularly targets the development of new, highly potent AMPs, the development of a planetary circulating solid-liquid reactor, and the integration of both technologies into large-scale bio-production facilities
mk2 Biotechnologies, WACKER und TUM entwickeln gemeinsam Verfahren zur großtechnischen Produktion von anti-mikrobiellen Peptiden auf Basis nachhaltiger Fermentation Ziele des Projekts sind die Entwicklung neuer hochwirksamer AMPs, die Entwicklung eines planetar-zirkulierenden Fest-Flüssig-Reaktors sowie die Integration beider Technologien in großtechnische Bioproduktionsanlagen
100% Biodegradable, Compostable Alternative to Polyethylene Films: Eco Film® Receives Industrial Compostability Certification! Since microorganisms are the means of biodegradation, Eco Film® is ideally suited for organic waste collection and community composting programs
Chemisches Recycling von Kunststoffen: Neste erwirbt europäische Rechte an Technologie von Alterra Energy Zusammen mit Ravago beabsichtigt der Konzern, die Technologie von Alterra Energy im niederländischen Vlissingen einzusetzen und die Erhöhung der Produktionskapazitäten in seiner Raffinerie im finnischen Porvoo
Chemical recycling of plastic: Neste acquires European rights to Alterra Energy’s thermochemical liquefaction technology The corporation plans together with Ravago to deploy the Alterra Energy technology in Vlissingen, the Netherlands, and to scale up processing capacities for liquefied waste plastic at its Porvoo refinery in Finland
19 Millionen Flaschen Raps- und Sonnenblumenöl landen in Autotanks – täglich Laut einem Bericht der Organisation "Transport & Environment" sind in den letzten 5 Jahren 58 Prozent des gesamten europäischen Rapsöls und neun Prozent des gesamten Sonnenblumenöls im Tank von Autos und Lastwagen gelandet