23 May 202220 May 2022 Technip Energies Announces a License Agreement with OCIKUMHO for a 100 KTA EPICEROL® Plant in Malaysia OCIKUMHO will be the first to manufacture epichlorohydrin in Malaysia
20 May 202216 May 2022 European Farmland May Be the Biggest Global Reservoir of Microplastics Researchers from the University of Cardiff estimate that microplastics removed from raw sewage at wastewater treatment plants make up roughly 1% of the sewage sludge commonly used as a fertiliser across Europe
A nontoxic glue for plywood – from glucose, citric acid “A Fully Bio-Based Adhesive from Glucose and Citric Acid for Plywood with High-Performance”
Sustainable mobility: Faurecia & Veolia to pioneer in the use of recycled plastics in automotive interiors In this partnership, the two companies will develop innovative bio-composites for automotive vehicle interiors
Polymertal and UBQ Materials Partner to Create Lightweight, Sustainable Material With Metallic Functionalities SPP-50XX, part of the first sustainable series by Polymertal, will bring a lower carbon footprint to automotive, industrial and consumer applications
Nachhaltige Mobilität: Faurecia und Veolia kooperieren beim Einsatz von recycelten Kunststoffen im Fahrzeug-Innenraum Gemeinsam wollen die beide Unternehmen innovative Verbundstoffe für Automobil-Innenraummodule aus Recyclingmaterial entwickeln
A startup in Hawaii just launched the world’s first ocean-assisted carbon removal plant The current version of the technology can capture CO2 at a cost of $475 per ton - lower than any other direct air capture in the world
Asahi Kasei to start providing carbon footprint data Green Transformation is positioned as one of the key areas for strengthening the management foundation, and the Group is advancing reductions of its own GHG emissions as well
Grüner Wasserstoff macht Industriestandorte resilient Ergebnis einer neuen Studie des Fraunhofer Instituts IPA zeigt: Dezentrale Wasserstofferzeugung und Nutzung zahlt sich aus, wenn man die Verteilerzentren, englisch Hubs, richtig platziert
Investing in biofuels from whisky by-products – Celtic Renewables Three Scottish companies have joined forces to accelerate what they believe to be a 'potentially world-beating' biofuel technology
BASF und BMW Group setzen auf erneuerbare Rohstoffe für die Automobillackierung Die BMW Group verwendet als erster OEM Lacke von BASF, die nach dem Biomassenbilanzverfahren zertifiziert sind. Reduzierung fossiler Ressourcen und Einsatz nachhaltigerer Rohstoffe senken den CO2-Fußabdruck. Jeweils rund 40% CO2-Vermeidung für Klarlack und Tauchlackierung
BASF and BMW Group rely on renewable raw materials for automotive coatings The BMW Group is the first OEM to use BASF paints certified according to the biomass balance approach. Reducing fossil resources and using more sustainable raw materials minimizes the carbon footprint. Clearcoat and e-coat avoid around 40% of CO2 each
19 May 202220 May 2022 Many advanced and proven solutions to replace fossil carbon in chemistry and materials already available Electrochemical transformation of CO₂, a natural polymer for paper and cardboard coating and material-to-material molecular recycling of plastic waste are the winners of the innovation award “Renewable Material of the Year 2022”
Viele fortschrittliche und bewährte Lösungen zur Substitution fossilen Kohlenstoffs in Chemie und Materialien bereits verfügbar Elektrochemische Umwandlung von CO2, ein natürliches Polymer zur Beschichtung von Papier und Pappe, und molekulares Recycling von Kunststoffabfällen sind die Gewinner des Innovationspreises "Renewable Material of the Year 2022"
Kraft Heinz Explores the Ketchup Bottle of Tomorrow Its Iconic HEINZ Brand Aims to Become First Sauce Brand to Develop Sustainable, Paper-based Bottle in Collaboration with Pulpex
Kooperation mit Pulpex: Kraft Heinz will Ketchup in der Papierflasche auf den Markt bringen Derzeit wird ein Prototyp entwickelt, um zu testen, wie die Innovation in den kommenden Jahren für Heinz Tomato Ketchup-Flaschen und andere Verpackungsformate eingesetzt werden könnte
New EU laws risk promoting ‘downcycling’ of plastic bottles, industry warns As part of the EU’s drive to create a more sustainable economy, the EU executive is planning to propose mandatory requirements for recycled content and waste reduction measures for key products such as packaging
Neues EU-Gesetz droht Kreislauf des Plastikflaschen-Recycling zu brechen Neue Norm mit verbindlichen Zielvorgaben für den Recyclinganteil aller Kunststoffe könnte die Recycling-Bemühungen der Hersteller von Kunststoffflaschen zum Scheitern bringen
Nextleaf inks deal with hemp concrete producer Government-funded research and development led by Nextleaf engineering manager Krupal Pal has shown superior performance of hemp ash as both a valourised biofuel and as a cementitious material
Caffe Inc. signs contract for €4 Million to build recycling plant for coffee waste in Amsterdam In the factory coffee waste is recycled into coffee oil, for use in the personal care industry and into coffee blocks applied in biobased materials
Breakthrough for cows: NovoNutrients achieves “beef-quality” protein from CO2 instead of cattle Outperforms plant proteins, on path to deliver beef-level nutrition at soy cost
18 May 202213 May 2022 Research collaboration developing sustainable textile coating inspired by bees Re-designing materials for a circular economy
Von der Kaffeekapsel zur Kosmetikverpackung: Kneipp und Rezemo arbeiten an biobasierten Verpackungen aus Holzfasern Kneipp strebt bis Ende 2025 die Umstellung auf plastikfreie Verpackungen an. Gemeinsam mit dem Start-up Rezemo – bekannt für seine Kaffeekapseln aus Holz – geht das Unternehmen den nächsten Schritt und arbeitet an Verpackungslösungen für Bade- und Körperpflegeprodukte aus Holzfasern
VitroLabs raises $46 million to build and scale the world’s first pilot production of cell cultivated leather Series A funding is led by Agronomics; other investors include BESTSELLER’s Invest FWD, global luxury group Kering, Khosla Ventures, actor and environmentalist Leonardo DiCaprio, New Agrarian, and Regeneration.VC.
Kering, Bestseller und Leonardo DiCaprio investieren gemeinsam in Start-up Finanzierung: 46 Mio. Dollar für Laborleder-Unternehmen VitroLabs
CJ BIO launches PHA product line: PHACT® Advanced amorphous PHA technology will provide plastics manufacturers and consumer products companies with marine, soil, and home biodegradable options
Thermocol from farm stubble, polybags that dissolve among ideas to curb use of plastic Bio-fabricated materials which can be eaten by both land and marine animals without harmful impact, are the issues of several start-ups in India
Rätsel um Katalyse zur grünen Produktion von Methanol aus Kohlendioxid gelöst Live-Blick in die Synthese von Methanol
Scientists solve the Mystery about the Active Phase in Catalytic Carbon Dioxide Reduction An international research team led by researchers of Stockholm University has for the first time been able to study the surface of a copper-zinc catalyst when carbon dioxide is reduced to methanol
17 May 202217 May 2022 Recycled HDPE with an excellent carbon footprint The global manufacturer of plastic packaging ALPLA always advocates a closed packaging loop in accordance with the bottle-to-bottle principle
Recyceltes HDPE mit hervorragender CO2-Bilanz Der international tätige Hersteller von Kunststoffverpackungen ALPLA macht sich nach dem „Bottle-to-Bottle“-Prinzip stets für den geschlossenen Kreislauf von Verpackungen stark
Ensuring sustainability is central to Neste – company statement to correct and clarify some issues raised in an article by The Guardian The article’s claim that Neste’s palm oil suppliers had been involved in significant deforestation between 2019 and 2020 has already responded in 2020, when they were first presented
Mitteldeutschland will gemeinsame Bioökonomieregion werden Mitteldeutschland nimmt Kurs in Richtung nachhaltige Zukunft und setzt auf die Bioökonomie als Treiber
PHAXTEC Awarded National Science Foundation SBIR Phase I Grant The grant was awarded to conduct R&D on novel PHA biopolymers for foodservice barrier paper coatings
TomTex Raises $1.7M to Make Leather Alternatives Using Shellfish and Mushroom Waste AlleyWatch caught up with TomTex CEO and Founder Uyen Tran to learn more about the business, the company’s strategic plans, recent round of funding, and much, much more…
KRAHN Chemie vertreibt exklusiv UPM Biochemicals BioMotion ™ RFF Portfolio KRAHN Chemie und UPM Biochemicals vereinbaren die Zusammenarbeit zur exklusiven Vermarktung von UPM BioMotion™ erneuerbaren, funktionalen Füllstoffen (Renewable Functional Fillers (RFF)) in Deutschland, Österreich und der Schweiz
KRAHN Chemie exclusively distributes UPM Biochemicals BioMotion™ RFF Portofolio KRAHN Chemie and UPM Biochemicals signed an exclusive distribution agreement to market UPM BioMotion™ Renewable Functional Fillers (RFF) in Germany, Austria and Switzerland
16 May 202211 May 2022 New study gives algal treatment the green light A team of Scottish researchers has discovered that green LEDs could hold the key to extracting a valuable ingredient for natural health and wellbeing supplements from microalgae
WASTE2FUNC’s logistics platform will collect and convert food waste into bioplastics BBI-JU invests in WASTE2FUNC
Bakterien produzieren Bioplastik: ressourcenschonend und sehr umweltfreundlich Forscher der Universität Tübingen haben einen neuen Stamm geschaffen, der bis zu 81 Prozent PHB enthält
Bacteria produce bioplastics: resource-saving and very environmentally friendly Researchers from the University of Tübingen created a new cyanobacterium strain that contains up to 81 percent PHB
Topsoe signs joint declaration: Ramping up manufacturing of electrolyzers to boost renewable hydrogen production in the EU The industry committed to have 10 times as much combined annual electrolyzer manufacturing capacity in the EU by 2025 as is the case today – in return the EU committed to ensure a supporting regulatory framework
How a soil microbe could rev up artificial photosynthesis Researchers discover that a spot of molecular glue and a timely twist help a bacterial enzyme convert carbon dioxide into carbon compounds 20 times faster than plant enzymes do during photosynthesis. The results stand to accelerate progress toward converting carbon dioxide into a variety of products
13 May 202210 May 2022 Dow leads the way to more sustainable footwear with ENGAGE™ REN plant-based high performing polyolefin elastomers Innovative technology pioneered by Dow supports the footwear industry on its sustainability journey, bringing lower carbon material choices to consumers
Nova Chemicals: Entwicklung eines chemischen Recyclingverfahrens für Kunststoffabfälle – Kooperation mit Enerkem Aus bislang nicht recycelbaren Kunststoffabfällen soll Synthesegas gewonnen werden, das zur Erzeugung von Ethylen für die Weiterverarbeitung zu neuwertigen Polymeren dient
Israeli balloon tipped as world’s 1st affordable, scalable method for carbon capture High Hopes Lab, in central Israel, which captures frozen carbon 9 miles above Earth, aims to catch 1,000 metric tons per balloon per day, for less than $50 a ton
Argentine startup develops mushroom based biomaterial Mushpack by Bionatur-All is a packaging made from the inoculation of mycelium with feedstock residues, such as hay or sawdust - to get a light, resistant, isolating, semi-flexible and long-lasting material
Pilotanlage für synthetisches Kerosin kommt nach Hessen Noch in diesem Jahr soll mit dem Bau der weltweit größten Pilotanlage für synthetisches Kerosin im Industriepark Frankfurt-Höchst begonnen werden. Dies teilte Wirtschafts- und Verkehrsminister Tarek Al-Wazir am Donnerstag in Wiesbaden mit
12 May 20229 May 2022 ALPLA and Vöslauer reduce carbon footprint with returnable PET The new bottle, which bears the Austrian Ecolabel, is made of fully recyclable PET monomaterial with a recyclate proportion of around 30 per cent