6 July 20221 July 2022 The chemicals companies decarbonising with bio-feedstocks Organic feedstocks are essential in decarbonising the chemicals sector. We identify key trends and opportunities for a biobased transition in this key industry
Plastic recyclers in Europe struggle to get enough plastic waste What happens with the collected waste?
Biotalys and Novozymes Enter into Partnership to Expand Opportunities for Evoca™ Biotalys, an agtech company protecting crops and food with protein-based biocontrol solutions, and Novozymes, a leader in biotech solutions, entered into a partnership to expand opportunities for Evoca, Biotalys’ first proprietary biocontrol
Während die Agrarförderung Rekordniveau erreicht, bleiben Reformen zum Klimaschutz und gegen Marktverzerrungen unerlässlich Die im Rahmen der EU-Agrarpolitik für Klimaschutzmaßnahmen eingesetzten Mittel sind zwar hoch, haben aber nicht zu einer Verringerung der Emissionen geführt, so ein neuer Bericht der Organisation für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung (OECD)
Support to agriculture has risen in response to global crises, while reforms to combat climate change and market distortions remain essential While EU agricultural spending for climate action is high, this has not brought emission reductions, says a new report by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
5 July 2022 The Biomass Utilisation Factor (BUF): A simple indicator to calculate circularity of biomass and bio-based products nova-Institute publishes a novel indicator that enables to capture the circularity of biomass under consideration of both the cascading use principle and the efficiency of the biomass utilisation
Unique value chain collaboration “Design4Circularity” achieves first circular cosmetics packaging concept Designed to be recycled again and again: colorless bottle with 100% Post-Consumer recyclate content (PCR), equipped with a printed deinkable full-body shrink sleeve
Herausragende ‚Design4Circularity‘ Wertschöpfungspartnerschaft setzt erstes Kreislaufkonzept für Kosmetikverpackungen um Konzipiert für wiederholtes Recycling: Farblose Flasche aus 100% Post-Consumer-Recyclat (PCR), mit bedruckter und entfärbbarer Full-Body-Schrumpfbanderole
Cities of the future may be built with algae-grown limestone Cement formed with biogenic limestone promises carbon-neutral concrete
Neste und VTT vereinbaren den Bau einer Power-to-Liquids-Demonstrationsanlage für die CO2-Abscheidung sowie die Produktion von grünem Wasserstoff und E-Fuels im VTT Bioruukki Pilot Centre Die technologische Entwicklung der Hochtemperatur-Elektrolyse, CO2-Abscheidung und Kohlenwasserstoffsynthese wurde im Rahmen des von Business Finland finanzierten Veturi-Forschungsprojekts zur e-Fuels-Entwicklung abgeschlossen und ist bereit für die Anwendung
VTT and Neste agreed on building an integrated Power-to-Liquids (e-fuels) demonstration facility at VTT Bioruukki Pilot Centre for CO2 capture, green hydrogen and e-fuels production Development of high temperature electrolysis, CO2 capture, and hydrocarbon synthesis technologies have been completed in Business Finland funded Veturi E-fuel research project and the integrated technology is now ready for implementation
kunststoffland NRW zur ARD-Doku „Die Recyclinglüge“: Das Kind nicht mit dem Bade ausschütten! Aus dem Vorhandensein von Mängeln und der Existenz schwarzer Schafe den Schluss zu ziehen, man müsse generell auf Kunststoffe verzichten, ist falsch
IK enttäuscht von verunsichernder Botschaft in ARD-Reportage zum Recycling Trotz leicht auffindbarer Gegenbeispiele wird den Zuschauern suggeriert, dass Recycling nicht funktioniert und nie funktionieren wird
Can advanced recycling support flexible packaging’s quest for circularity? Sreeparna Das spoke to Bob Powell, CEO of Brightmark, to understand the role advanced recycling – also known as chemical recycling – can play in supporting the demands of the flexible packaging sector, the key growth areas, and the existing challenges to scaling up advanced recycling
Topsoe receives public funding for scaling up power-to-x solutions Topsoe is committed to lead the way to ensure the needed electrolyzer capacity is available in the near-term to help meet Danish and European Power-to-X and green hydrogen ambitions
EU ethanol sets new record for greenhouse-gas reduction, confirms importance to Europe’s energy independence Renewable ethanol from ePURE members reduced GHG emissions by 77% compared to fossil fuel in 2021, according to the latest audited producer data; ethanol refineries produced more feed than fuel
An exclusive interview with Mathieu Flamini, CEO GFBiochemicals ”The road to sustainability and the fight against climate change is a road from which there is no turning back”
4 July 20224 July 2022 nova Experts Introduced: Mika Plum, M.Sc. Mechanical Engineering Sustainability Department
Evonik launches sustainable liquid polybutadienes with POLYVEST® eCO With POLYVEST® eCO, Evonik’s Coating & Adhesive Resins business line has launched a new range of sustainable liquid polybutadienes
Evonik bringt mit POLYVEST® eCO nachhaltige Flüssig-Polybutadiene auf den Markt Mit POLYVEST® eCO hat die Evonik Business Line Coating & Adhesive Resins eine Reihe nachhaltiger flüssiger Polybutadiene auf den Markt gebracht
CO2 Value Europe positions on draft EU rules around renewable & recycled fuels production: it’s crucial the EU provides a strong framework supporting CCU projects! Association's response to the call for feedback on the delegated regulation specifying a methodology for assessing greenhouse gas emissions savings from renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non-biological origin and from recycled carbon fuels
DRMdat: Datenhighway für die Forst- und Holzwirtschaft in Mitteleuropa Digitalisierung zur Forstwirtschaft 4.0 – grenzenlos, schnell & sicher
Merino wool bandages deliver breathable, biodegradable healing New Zealand's WoolAid says that its natural bandages are better for healing and better for the environment
FRIMO auf der JEC World 2022 in Paris Die Gruppe wird sich auch in diesem Jahr wieder als Werkzeug- und Ausrüstungslieferant für Komplettlösungen im Bereich der Composite-Anwendungen präsentieren
FRIMO at JEC World 2022 The Group will present itself again this year as a tool and equipment supplier for complete solutions in the field of composite applications
House passes biofuel infrastructure, E15 bill The legislation also extends the Reid vapor pressure (RVP) waiver to fuel blends containing more than 10 percent ethanol, including E15, creating a permanent legislative fix for year-round E15 sales in 2023 and beyond
Infinited Fiber picks site of shut paper plant in Finnish Lapland for its planned EUR 400 million textile fiber factory investment Recycling and green transition took a step forward when a Finnish company announced its plans to build a factory re-using textile waste
Finnland baut weltweit erste Fabrik die Kleidung recycled Ein finnisches Unternehmen hat am Montag seine Pläne für den Bau einer Fabrik zur Wiederverwendung von Textilabfällen bekannt gegeben und damit einen wichtigen Schritt in Richtung Recycling und Umweltschutz getan
1 July 202230 June 2022 New trend and technology report: Mapping of advanced recycling technologies for plastics waste – providers, technologies, and partnerships This new report aims to clear up this jungle of information by providing a structured, overview and in-depth insight
Transforming Yesterday’s Emissions into Tomorrow’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel: United Announces Agreement with CO2 Utilization Company Dimensional Energy Dimensional Energy combines revolutionary carbon utilization technology with a century-old process, repurposing it to make sustainable aviation fuel - United has invested more in sustainable aviation fuel production than any other airline in the world
Amcor and Minderoo Foundation launch partnership to ensure market certainty for plastic waste New project initiative will unlock investment to build a global network of plastic recycling plants
Planning application submitted for Quantafuel’s new plastics upcycling plant in Sunderland A planning application has been submitted for a new plastics upcycling plant that will create 100 jobs in Sunderland and handle plastic materials that are not currently recycled in the UK
Biobasierte Vliesstoffe in wiederverwendbaren Textilien – Kelheim Fibres gewinnt Techtextil Innovation Award In enger Zusammenarbeit mit dem STFI wurde eine innovative Vliesstoffkonstruktion entwickelt, die als eigenständige Lösung verwendet oder in eine Textilstruktur integriert werden kann
Opening the door to Bio-based Nonwovens in Reusable Textiles – Kelheim Fibres wins Techtextil Innovation Award In close cooperation with the STFI, the company developed nonwovens which can be used as a stand-alone solution or integrated into a textile structure
Natürlicher Superkleber aus heimischen Mistelbeeren Material auf Zellulosebasis könnte in der Biomedizin Anwendung finden
A biological super glue from mistletoe berries? Abundant, biodegradable and bio renewable plant holds promising possibilities
Phytonix: Converting CO2 Emissions into Sustainable Solar Chemicals & Fuels Phytonix has been diving headfirst into the world of synthetic biology to sustainably produce cleaner energy, utilizing photosynthetic microorganisms while reducing harmful CO2 emissions
30 June 202223 June 2022 U.S. Department of Energy Announces $39 Million for Research and Development to Turn Buildings Into Carbon Storage Structures Funding Will Support 18 Projects Aiming to Develop Building Materials that Decarbonize the Atmosphere
Sind Biokunststoffe eine Scheinlösung für die Plastikkrise? IfBB sieht in Biokunststoffen nicht das Problem, aber befürwortet im Rahmen der Kreislaufwirtschaft Mehrweglösungen und Recycling - kritisiert hingegen den unnötigen Einsatz von Kunststoffen
Sustainable smelting: how green can it go? A focus on carbon emissions is driving a new dynamic for the energy-intensive smelting industry
Stella McCartney to launch first Frayme handbag using mycelium After four years of development and around eight iterations, Stella McCartney is about to launch an initial small run of 100 Frayme handbags using a mycelium-based leather alternative, MYLO
Mit Insekten zur Kreislaufwirtschaft Fraunhofer IGB führt die InBiRa an, eine Projektstudie, mittels derer organische Reststoffe und Bioabfälle als wertvolle Rohstoffe über eine Bioraffinerie weiterverarbeitet werden können
BIC Annual Report 2021 About BIC’s new Business Plan, organised several webinars, commissioned and written informative or useful publications
Bioeconomy: Poised at a historic crossroads Beside shipping issues and energy disruption, business operations have been prevented by pandemic-related effects, supply chain tightness, higher demand as well as digitalisation, blockchains and AI
Emerson and Neste Engineering Solutions to Optimize Fintoil Biorefinery Operations for More Efficient, Sustainable Production Automation software and advanced digital technologies to maximize performance at world’s third-largest crude tall oil biorefinery, accelerating transition to cleaner fuels
Unilever & Genomatica’s palm oil alternatives, biobased World Cup soccer balls, mistletoe as natural glue, and more: The Digest’s Top 8 Innovations for the week of June 23rd In today’s Digest, check out these bioinnovations as well as mistletoe being used as natural glue, soybean based putting greens, and more…
29 June 20225 September 2022 Tech4Biowaste co-organises the ‘Pitch Perfect and Boost the European Bioeconomy 2022’ event in Brussels this September A one-day event of intense cross-border pitching, matchmaking and networking in the heart of Europe: 26 September 2022, 10 am – 5 pm, Sheraton Brussels Airport Hotel
Rutgers Scientist Develops Antimicrobial, Plant-Based Food Wrap Designed to Replace Plastic Starch-based fibers enhance protection and reduce spoilage
Forscher erfinden essbare Verpackungen für Obst und Gemüse Für in Plastik eingeschweißte Äpfel oder Avocados haben US-Wissenschaftler nun eine Alternative entwickelt. Die hält die Ware länger frisch und ist sogar erstaunlich billig