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6 May 20222 May 2022

Researchers Develop Strong, Recyclable, And Degradable Sugar-Based Plastics

As an alternative to petroleum plastics, biodegradable plastics made from renewable plant sources like corn or sugarcane starch are already on the market and becoming popular

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Biological matrix composites from cultured plant cells

The use of fast-growing plant cells offers the benefits of short harvest time, zero biomass waste during processing, in situ manufacturing, and no arable land requirement

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Lignin-based jet fuel packs more power for less pollution

In a study published in the journal Fuel, researchers analyzed a Washington State University-developed jet fuel based on lignin, an organic polymer that makes plants tough and woody

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5 May 20225 May 2022

Dirk Leinweber, Director Global Research Center Surfactants at Clariant (Switzerland) on the current development of the renewable carbon economy

Interview with Michael Carus, CEO of the nova-Institute

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Stefano Facco, New Business Development Director of Novamont SpA (Italy) as well as the managing director of the German subsidiary of Novamont, on the current development of the renewable carbon economy

Interview with Michael Carus, CEO of the nova-Institute

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Lummus and Braskem Announce Partnership for Green Ethylene Technology

Partnership focuses on global licensing of commercial green ethylene technology, which will accelerate development of chemicals and plastics made from bioethanol, a renewable feedstock

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Braskem: Weltweite Technologielizensierung zur Herstellung von grünem Ethylen – Partnerschaft mit Lummus Technology

Verwendung von Bioethanol für Chemikalien und Kunststoffe soll damit erleichtert und die Bemühungen der Industrie um eine kohlenstoffneutrale Kreislaufwirtschaft unterstützt werden

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Trinseo Launches MAGNUM™ BIO ABS for Automotive Applications

MAGNUM™ BIO ABS series contains up to 80% bio-attributed content

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North American plastic recycling volumes highlight need for immediate solutions

Broken down by scrap type, a study found that bottles, non-bottle rigid plastics and other plastics all saw declines individually in 2020

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LVMH und Origin Materials entwickeln klimaneutrale Beauty-Verpackungen

LVMH vereinbarte eine Festabnahme von klimaneutralem PET von Origin

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Origin Materials and LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton Form Strategic Partnership to Bring Carbon Negative Materials to Perfumes and Cosmetics Industry

LVMH signed a multi-year capacity reservation agreement to purchase sustainable carbon-negative materials from Origin Materials

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Biocomposites from Fungal Biomass

Large amounts of functional groups present in fungal biomass (FB) make it a promising candidate for conversion to new operational biobased materials

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EPBP gives 3-year endorsement to allow multilayer PET/PEF packaging in PET bottle recycling stream

Avantium N.V., a leading technology company in renewable chemistry, announces that the European PET Bottle Platform (EPBP)1 has awarded an interim endorsement to Avantium, allowing recycling of multilayer PET/PEF packaging in the European bottle recycling market.

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4 May 20224 May 2022

Cultivation Area for Energy and Industrial Crops in Germany 1994-2021

Since 2014, the cultivation figures have stagnated since the RED limited the share of first-generation plants (maize, wheat, sugar beet)

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CO2 Reduction Potential of the Chemical Industry through Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU)

Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), CO2 Value Europe (CVE) and nova-Institute publish a study showing the CO2 reduction potential of the chemical industry through CCU

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Next Week: Renewable Materials Conference, 10-12 May, Cologne (Germany) – all information here

List of participants, panel discussions, exhibitors and the nominations for the Renewable Material of The Year 2022 are launched

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Archroma and Stony Creek Colors to enter strategic partnership to produce Indigold™ high-performance plant-based pre-reduced indigo at scale

The dyestuff will be sold as a 20% concentration in a soluble liquid form that displays similar performance to comparable synthetic indigo products available on the market

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Freiburger Forscherteam tüftelt an Baustoff aus Flachs

Im Freiburger Botanischen Garten steht der erste Pavillon aus Flachs – ein Prototyp des Forschungsteams LivMats. Kann der innovative Baustoff bald Beton und Holz ersetzen?

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The transition to a biobased products economy

An NNFCC perspective on five necessary steps

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First ‘MechanicalTree’ installed on ASU’s Tempe campus

Carbon Collect’s MechanicalTree, based on the research of ASU engineer Klaus Lackner, will collect carbon from the atmosphere and help fight climate change

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Neue Mahlscheiben zur Herstellung von Holzfasern für Dämmstoffe

Energieeffiziente Innovation international gefragt – auch Buchenholz-Fasern kommen als Dämmstoff in Frage

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Coca-Cola, Suntory Cross the 100% Plant-Based Bottle Finish Line

After more than a decade of rigorous R&D work and significant investments with their respective partners, Coca-Cola and Suntory each unveil first-of-their-kind beverage bottle prototypes made from 100% bio-based PET, ready for commercial scale-up

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Vegetable oil shortage: Implications for fuels and chemicals

Vegetable oils are the main feedstock to make bio-diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), with tallow being a secondary source

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Tishwish: Starch-based Biopolymer for Sustainable Packaging

The company’s main focus is on the unwrapping experience of a product, providing sustainable cushioning such as compostable bubble and normal mailers, packaging tissues, stickers and more

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Hybrid Electro-biosystem Upcycles Carbon Dioxide into Energy-rich Long-chain Compounds

Artificial upcycling of carbon dioxide (CO2) into value-added products in a sustainable manner represents an opportunity to tackle environmental issues and realize a circular economy

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3 May 20223 May 2022

nova-Institute steps up policy activities to push for more renewable carbon

A well-balanced policy framework is needed to achieve a sustainable chemical industry in a timeframe to still reach the Paris climate goals

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ISU team receives XPRIZE Carbon Removal milestone award for innovative vision to remove carbon from the atmosphere

The scientists have developed a new kind of self-heating pyrolyzer, improving its cost-effectiveness and environmental performance

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Industrielle Wasserstofferzeugung mit einem neuen System auf Grundlage protonierter Keramikmembranen

Internationales Team veröffentlicht ein System, das diesen universellen Brennstoff fast ohne Abfall erzeugt

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Topsoe supports new production of sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel in Ontario, Canada

New announced project, called Refuel YYZ, would supply the aviation and terrestrial fuel needs of the Greater Toronto area while lowering the CO2 emissions for the end users by up to 80%

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Infinna™ achieves 99% Recycled Content Certification from SCS Global Services

Infinited Fiber Company has received this recognition as it is using cotton-rich post-consumer textile waste as the sole raw material in the production

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Neuartige Polymere für die Modellregion „Bioökonomie“ im Rheinischen Revier

IfBB forscht in umfangreichem Forschungsverbund zum zukunftsträchtigen Strukturwandel

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Biodegradable and compostable Nespresso® compatible capsules

Bluestone Lane created this line of Nespresso compatible capsules in response to demand from its locals after a brief test run in 2020

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Turkey Looks To Produce Biomethane From Animal Waste

ITC head of business development explained, that the animal waste biogas being produced in existing waste incineration plants needs to be converted into biomethane, in order to be injected into the natural gas network

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Innovative Packaging Solution Cruz Foam Advances Manufacturing with the Support of New Investors

A manufacturer of a biobased alternative to Styrofoam has added Leonardo DiCaprio and Ashton Kutcher to its roster of investors

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2 May 20223 May 2022

Zhang Wei, COO of Zhejiang Sugar Energy Technology (China), on the current development of the renewable carbon economy

Interview with Michael Carus, CEO of the nova-Institute

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Nachhaltiges Bauen mit Stroh statt Beton

Die Welt baut in Beton. Doch der ist ein Klimakiller. Die Suche nach Alternativen läuft – und ist in Sachsen erfolgreich

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World’s first bearing line-up featuring a bioplastic cage

NSK Tokyo developed a new new heat-resistant cage for deep groove ball bearings, which are ideal for fan motors in air conditioners

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MHIENG to License Carbon Capture Technology for Natural Gas Plant in Italy

Agreement forms part of CCUS demonstration project, being developed by Eni S.p.A.

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Der Engpass bei Kunststoffrezyklaten ist überwindbar

Wie können Branchen wie die Automobilindustrie, die Lebensmittel- und Getränkeindustrie und die Kosmetikindustrie eine zuverlässige Versorgung mit hochwertigem recycelten Ausgangsmaterial sicherstellen?

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Schmidt Futures Publishes Groundbreaking New Bioeconomy Strategy

Calls for Strategic Investment, Workforce Development, and Infrastructure to Bring Innovations from Lab to Market

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Remarkable rejuvenation

From ‘biologically dead’ to chart-toppingly clean, the Thames has made an extraordinary recovery over 60 years

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Ananas Anam Announces Saucony Partnership for Vegan Pineapple Footwear

According to vegconomist, the material, trade named Piñatex, will be used to substitute all components and overlays that are usually made with leather on the popular design

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Evolution Music Unveil The World’s First Bioplastic Vinyl Record

It will be launched during Music Declares Emergency’s Turn Up The Volume week 2022...

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29 April 202226 April 2022

Avantium celebrates the First Piling Ceremony for its FDCA Flagship Plant

Construction is planned to be completed by the end of 2023, enabling the commercial launch of PEF from 2024 onwards

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Avantium: Bau von FDCA-Anlage gestartet – Kooperation mit Sukano

Dem Unternehmen liegen bereits Abnahmezusagen für etwa die Hälfte der Produktionskapazitäten von ca. 5.000 Tonnen/Jahr vor

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GIDARA Energy announces next advanced methanol facility in the Port of Rotterdam

With the new plant, the company will achieve a reduction of 350,000 tons of carbon dioxide equivalents (CO2eq) of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions per year

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Capturing Carbon With Inspiration From Battery Chemistry

Berkeley Lab researchers are developing a gamut of technologies for direct air capture

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Rohstoffknappheit auch in der Papierbranche

Ähnlich wie der Kunststoffbranche kämpft auch die Papierbranche mit dem Preisanstieg und Knappheit von Rohstoffen

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$1.4bln Waste-to-Hydrogen project planned in Oman

The US firm says it plans to utilise its proprietary technology to transform landfill waste in a thermo-chemical process into green hydrogen and pure carbon dioxide

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Mushroom buoys could be contender in fight to reduce ocean plastics

In the fight to reduce the amount of plastic in the ocean, an unlikely new combatant has been enlisted: fungi