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11 October 20226 October 2022

Is Finland’s Wood City the future of building?

With three-quarters of land in Finland covered by forests, wood is a readily available material here, although it does need to be strengthened for use in mid-rise and tall buildings

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Philips unveils new Eco Collection kettle and toaster made from sustainable bio-based plastics

Both the Eco Collection 5000 Series Toaster and Kettle are the first sustainable breakfasts set made from bio-based plastics from plant oil waste

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APPEC: Sustainable aviation fuel use rising but policy needed to accelerate uptake-Neste

Industry needs regulatory visibility and feedstock clarity. Neste expanding Singapore refinery, inks long-term SAF supply deals, showing that sustainable aviation fuel is key to aviation's decarbonization

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CovationBio, Primient Covation LLC Announce Partnership to Support Sustainable Agriculture

Partnership will implement and track sustainable agriculture practices with U.S. Midwestern corn growers

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10 October 20227 October 2022

New BASF CircleStar™ catalyst decreases CO2 footprint in the bio-ethylene value chain for products ranging from jet fuel to plastics

Novel star-shaped catalyst achieves a 99.5% selectivity for the ethanol-to-ethylene (E2E) conversion

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Neuer BASF-Katalysator CircleStar™ senkt CO2-Emissionen bei bioethylenbasierten Produkten wie Kerosin und Kunststoffen

Sternförmiger Katalysator erzielt bei der Umwandlung von Ethanol zu Ethylen (E2E) eine Selektivität von 99,5%

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Interzero and Eastman reach long-term supply agreement for planned molecular recycling facility in France

Eastman’s planned molecular recycling facility in France will become the world’s largest material-to-material molecular recycling plant

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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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JUWI und LANXESS prüfen Produktion von grünem Wasserstoff am Standort Mannheim

LANXESS und der Entwickler von Erneuerbare-Energien-Projekten JUWI erarbeiten Machbarkeitsstudie. LANXESS will bis 2040 bei den direkten Emissionen klimaneutral werden

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And the Audience Award winner is…

Paques biomaterials wins Water Alliance Innovation Stimulation (WIS) Audience Award 2022

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Researchers propose novel method to enhance electrocatalytic conversion of carbon dioxide

CO is the key component of syngas, a mixture of CO and H2 that can be directly converted into various value-added chemicals via well-developed industrial processes

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Stora Enso and EcoTelligent partner to advance sustainable wood-based telecom towers

Within the partnership, Stora Enso and EcoTelligent Oy will establish mass timber as the material of choice for telecommunication support structures

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Stora Enso und EcoTelligent arbeiten gemeinsam an der Entwicklung nachhaltiger Telekommunikationsmasten aus Holz

Im Rahmen der Partnerschaft werden Stora Enso und EcoTelligent Oy Massivholz als das Material der Wahl für Telekommunikations-Tragestrukturen etablieren

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7 October 20225 October 2022

The LYCRA Company Announces Collaboration with Qore® to use QIRA® for Next Generation Bio-Derived LYCRA® Fiber at Scale

The first renewable LYCRA® fiber made with QIRA® will be produced at The LYCRA Company’s Tuas, Singapore manufacturing site in 2024

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The LYCRA Company verkündet Zusammenarbeit mit Qore® für die Nutzung von QIRA® für biologisch gewonnene LYCRA®-Fasern der nächsten Generation in großem Umfang

Die Produktion der ersten erneuerbaren LYCRA®-Faser, die unter Verwendung von QIRA® hergestellt wird, läuft im Jahr 2024 am Standort Tuas in Singapur von The LYCRA Company an

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Against greenwashing

Some brands falsely promote their products as plant-based to attract green consumers, but companies are indeed opting for biomass-derived alternatives instead of their petrochemical counterpart to formulate products

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Bioökonomieforum: Mit nachhaltigen Innovationen den Krisen begegnen

Das erste Bioökonomieforum des Bioökonomierats war ein vielseitiges Digital-Event. Akteure aus Politik, Wirtschaft und Forschung tauschten sich darüber aus, wie biobasiertes Wirtschaften in Zeiten akuter und chronischer Krisen vorangetrieben werden kann

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Biobased chemicals – market opportunities for small and large innovators

Drawing data from NNFCC's own news reviews, this article looks at the chemical giants driving innovation in the biobased chemicals sector in recent years

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NEXTLOOPP partners with L’Oréal in effort to close the loop on polypropylene

The company says the INRT-grade recycled polypropylene has been developed specifically for packaging that requires no odour and no migration challenges

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BASF and GS Engineering and Construction intend to jointly develop modular solutions for Carbon Capture

One-stop solution from specialized engineering services, carbon capture, project financing to storage and utilization

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BASF und GS Engineering and Construction wollen gemeinsam modulare Lösungen zur CO2-Abscheidung entwickeln

Paket aus spezialisierten Ingenieurdienstleistungen, CO2-Abscheidung, Projektfinanzierung bis hin zu Speicherung und Nutzung

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6 October 20226 October 2022

European bio-based industry turnover jumps to 814 billion Euro despite Brexit

Even though the latest numbers no longer include the UK, the EU’s bioeconomy turnover remained stable, resulting in a 25 % increase since 2008

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A Sea Change for Plastic Pollution: New Material Biodegrades in Ocean Water

Marine microorganisms found to feast on new polyurethane materials used in sustainable shoes

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Plastikverschmutzung im Umbruch: Neues Material baut sich im Meerwasser biologisch ab

Marine Mikroorganismen ernähren sich von neuen Polyurethanmaterialien, die in nachhaltigen Schuhen eines Start-ups verwendet werden

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U.S.: Climeworks is ready to contribute to the American DAC ecosystem

The company has 100,000 hours of operational field experience gained in Europe and is already engaged in test and research projects in the U.S. in collaboration with the Department of Energy (DOE) and local partners

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Biomaterialien gewinnen vermehrt Marktanteile hinzu

Kommentar von Alina Donets, Portfolio Managerin bei Lombard Odier Investment Managers

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Bluepha receives TUV certification for ‘OK Biodegradable Water’

OK biodegradable water are guaranteed by TÜV to biodegrade in natural, freshwater environments and thus substantially contribute to the reduction of waste in rivers, lakes or any natural freshwater

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Plastics of the future will live many past lives, thanks to chemical recycling

One day in the not-too-distant future, the plastics in our satellites, cars and electronics may all be living their second, 25th or 250th lives

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Kunststoffe der Zukunft werden dank chemischen Recyclings viele frühere Leben haben

Polymerwerkstoffe in Satelliten, Autos und elektronischen Geräten werden zukünftig vielleicht in ihrem zweiten, 25. oder 250. Leben sein

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Texas A&M AgriLife designs system to create bioplastics

Method could reduce nondegradable plastics and greenhouse gas emissions

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5 October 202228 September 2022

Chemical industry agrees on global standard for calculating product carbon footprint

The new TfS Guideline for Product Carbon Footprint provides specific calculation instructions for emissions from “cradle-to-gate” for chemicals

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Chemieindustrie einigt sich auf globalen Standard zur Berechnung des CO2-Fußabdrucks von Produkten

Neuer Leitfaden soll spezifische Berechnungsanweisungen für Emissionen von der Rohstoffgewinnung bis zum Werkstor für chemische Materialien enthalten

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Materials Manufacturer to Locate $10 Million Facility to Robeson County

BIOPHIL currently operates a processing facility in Pennsylvania and will add a 90,829-square-foot building in Lumberton to expand its production operations

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Grüner unterwegs im Regionalverkehr: DB Regio setzt auf Biokraftstoff

Thorsten Krenz, Konzernbevollmächtigter für das Land Baden-Württemberg, und Winfried Hermann, Verkehrsminister von Baden-Württemberg, betankten gestern in Aulendorf den ersten Regionalzug bundesweit

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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