13 December 20237 December 2023 Plenary vote on PPWR shows us the way forward As EU Member States prepare to adopt their common position on 18th December, EPPA urges them to acknowledge the European Parliament’s strong majority in favour of this constructive compromise text
DumoLab’s biodegradable arch enables biocomposite concrete alternatives Terrene 3.0 is a compression-dominant arch as a multidisciplinary research project composed of natural fiber-reinforced sand and other biomaterials for eco-friendly, less energy-intensive building methods
Ölkatastrophen bekämpfen – Biotenside können mikrobiellen Ölabbau stimulieren Ergebnisse eines internationalen Forscherteams lassen auf eine vielversprechende Anwendung von Biotensiden bei künftigen Ölunfällen im Meer schließen
Combating oil spills – biosurfactants can stimulate microbial oil degradation An interdisciplinary team of researchers has investigated the potential of biosurfactants as an alternative to chemical dispersants using seawater from the North Sea
Neste and Eppendorf forge strategic partnership to develop new line of renewable lab plastics New Eppendorf consumables range cuts the use of fossil oil as a raw material in lab plastics, offering labs a more sustainable alternative. Neste supplies renewable Neste RE™ to replace conventional fossil feedstock in the lab plastics manufacturing
Strategische Partnerschaft zwischen Neste und Eppendorf zur Entwicklung von Laborbedarf aus erneuerbarem Kunststoff Neues Eppendorf-Sortiment an Verbrauchsmaterialien reduziert Einsatz von fossilem Erdöl als Rohstoff für Laborkunststoffe und bietet nachhaltigere Alternative. Neste liefert erneuerbares Neste RE™, um herkömmliche fossile Rohstoffe in der Herstellung von Laborkunststoffen zu ersetzen
12 December 202312 December 2023 Special Issue: The Green Claims Directive New EU directive to tackle greenwashing on product advertising
The proposed Green Claims Directive – Targeting Market Transparency for a Green Transition in Europe Impacts for all market players
How to be green – What is a valid scientific proof for environmental claims? Many things on the GCD proposal are not yet specified, but companies can prepare.
MAN Energy Solutions to Build Reactor for Renewable Fuels Cleantech start-up, CAPHENIA, to establish production plant for synthesis gas as feedstock for industrial production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel for aviation decarbonisation
MAN Energy Solutions baut Reaktor für erneuerbare Kraftstoffe Cleantech Start-up CAPHENIA errichtet Produktionsanlage für Synthesegas – Ausgangsstoff für die industrielle Produktion von Sustainable Aviation Fuel zur Dekarbonisierung der Luftfahrt
The University of Manchester and Shell partner to bring more sustainable chemical manufacturing to market The SuCCEED project will look to find new ways of manufacturing the chemicals needed for many every-day products through industrial biotechnology routes
Essity joins European research project on circular sensor technology The main purpose of the EU-project 'Sustronics' is to transform the European electronics industry and promote a more circular economy through the use of eco-design, bio-based materials and energy-efficient manufacturing
Certification of the recyclability of multilayer films containing polyamide expanded Coextruded PE/PA6/EVOH high-barrier films as well as and laminated PA6/PE films in household packaging waste were shown as compatible for recycling in the polyethylene film stream
Zertifizierung der Recyclingfähigkeit von polyamidhaltigen Mehrschichtfolien erweitert Für coextrudierte PE/PA6/EVOH-Hochbarrierefolien sowie laminierte PA6/PE-Folien konnte nun gezeigt werden, dass eine Recyclingkompatibilität im Polyethylen-Folienstrom gegeben ist
Flexible and efficient co-production of clean fuels for hard-to-decarbonize sectors Bioenergy will play a crucial role in this transition, supporting the achievement of the 32% renewable energy goal by 2030 and boosting renewable energy in sectors such as transport, off-grid energy and industry
TômTex raises seed round to 4.15 million US dollars for shrimp fabric The company's biodegradable material has been divided into two series depending on its origin, Series WS made from shell seafood waste and the new Series M made from mushrooms
Borealis to acquire Integra Plastics AD, an advanced mechanical recycling player based in Bulgaria Borealis announces the signing of an agreement to acquire a 100 % stake in Integra Plastics AD, an advanced mechanical recycling player based in Bulgaria
Borealis vereinbart Übernahme von Integra Plastics AD, ein Unternehmen für hochentwickeltes mechanisches Recycling mit Sitz in Bulgarien Borealis gibt die Unterzeichnung einer Vereinbarung über den Erwerb einer 100 %-Beteiligung an Integra Plastics AD bekannt, einem Unternehmen für hochentwickeltes mechanisches Recycling mit Sitz in Bulgarien
11 December 20238 December 2023 Project Manager/in B2B-Communication (m/f/d) Occupation: 40 h/Week, permanent position
LyondellBasell acquires 25% of Cyclyx joint venture, joining Agilyx and ExxonMobil to accelerate plastic waste recycling Cyclyx mission brand is focused on increasing the recyclability of plastics from 10% to 90% in collaboration with industry partners, and creates a new, innovative supply chain
LyondellBasell: Übernahme von 25 Prozent an Cyclyx Der Chemiekonzern LyondellBasell (LYB) beteiligt sich mit 25 Prozent an dem US-amerikanischen Kunststoffrecyclingunternehmen Cyclyx International
European Parliament sends mixed signals to the bioplastics sector European Bioplastics reacts to European Parliament’s vote on the proposal for a Regulation on Packaging and Packaging Waste
World’s first low-energy bioplastics developed with the University of Sheffield raises £2 million investment The world’s first low-energy, non-oil-based, high-performance bioplastic, developed by Floreon with the University of Sheffield, has secured £2 million financing from Northern Gritstone
Europe Mycelium Market – Analysis and Forecast, 2023-2028 According to a recent report by BIS the Europe Mycelium Market is projected to reach $1.14 billion by 2028, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.06% during the forecast period
Altreifenrecycling mittels Pyrolyse erhöht die Zirkularität und spart CO2 Ökobilanz des Fraunhofer-Instituts UMSICHT zeigt auf, dass durch Pyrolyse diverse Produkte zurückgewonnen werden können wie z.B. Russersatz und Pyrolyseöl, welches man wieder zu Chemikalien verarbeiten kann
Bill Gates-backed fund buys into Europe’s largest green hydrogen-to-methanol Project Ørsted’s Green Fuell Plant FlagshipONE gets backing from Bill Gates and the European Union
The circular and biobased Christmas gift guide This last-minute gift guide will inspire more eco-friendly gifting choices as we approach the festive season
Parliament votes to water down EU’s packaging waste law The European Parliament adopted its position Wednesday (22 November) on legislation to reduce packaging waste, weakening some key measures on the table following a tense debate on the role of reuse, recycling and bans
EU-Parlament verwässert Verordnung über Verpackungsmüll Das EU-Parlament hat seinen Standpunkt zu einem Gesetz zur Verringerung von Verpackungsmüll angenommen. Nach einer hitzigen Debatte über die Rolle von Mehrweg, Recycling und Verboten wurden jedoch einige Punkte abgeschwächt
8 December 20234 December 2023 The BioSupPack project advances in the development of bio-based packaging solutions derived from beer production waste The prototypes will be assessed regarding their environmental and socio-economic sustainability and safety
Vom Treibhausgas zum grünen Brennstoff Ein neues Katalysatorkonzept schafft die Grundlage für eine großtechnische Methanisierung von Kohlendioxid
Evlox, Recover and Jeanologia Launch Innovative Recycled Denim Capsule Collection, REICONICS Made from Recover™ recycled cotton fiber and Spanish cotton, the REICONICS collection is GRS certified and is a tribute to the classic denim fabrics that have been successful in past decades
Bio-based Coated Fertilizers for a Sustainable Agricultural Future With Bioweg's AgriWeg one can replace synthetic polymer-based coatings from seed and fertilizer industry to promote a more eco-friendly approach to farming
Biobasierte beschichtete Düngemittel für eine nachhaltige landwirtschaftliche Zukunft Mit Biowegs AgriWeg können synthetische Beschichtungen auf Polymerbasis in der Saatgut- und Düngemittelindustrie ersetzt werden und damit einen umweltfreundlicheren Ansatz in der Landwirtschaft fördern
Nefab Empowers Tomorrow’s Innovators: Announcing the Winners of the 2023 Student Sustainability Packaging Design Competition Nefab is proud to announce the winners of the first ever Sustainability Design Competition in Canada
Researchers Successfully Convert Wood Composite into Sustainable Ceramics The breakthrough is a part of the BioC4HiTech project, funded through the Austrian Production of the Future program, and is seen as a major advancement in the field of biomaterials
Releasing Brakes on Biocatalysis Formaldehyde can inhibit enzymes that produce hydrogen particularly efficiently. Researchers from Bochum have discovered how this can be prevented
Die Bremse der Biokatalyse lösen Formaldehyd kann Enzyme hemmen, die besonders effizient Wasserstoff herstellen. Bochumer Forschende haben herausgefunden, wie man das verhindern kann
7 December 20234 December 2023 Biobased insulation materials: Ceresana gives an optimistic outlook for the European market The new market report expects sales of these "green" building materials in Europe to exceed EUR 2.3 billion by 2032
Bio-Dämmstoffe: Ceresana gibt für den europäischen Markt einen optimistischen Ausblick Der neue Marktreport erwartet, dass der Umsatz dieser „grünen” Baustoffe in Europa bis zum Jahr 2032 auf mehr als 2,3 Milliarden Euro anwachsen wird
PANGAIA and Avantium partner to bring sustainable apparel collection based on Avantium’s 100% plant-based PEF to the market PEF fits current polyester infrastructure for both production and recycling; presenting a scaleable future for renewable alternatives to fossil-fuel derived PET
Innovation for more sustainable textile coatings Market launch of Impranil® CQ DLU - New PU dispersion is one-third bio-based
Innovation für nachhaltigere Textilbeschichtungen Markteinführung von Impranil® CQ DLU - Neue PU-Dispersion ist zu einem Drittel biobasiert
Circular Matters and StoneCycling launch CornWall®: Organic waste transformed into climate-positive design CornWall® is a tile or sheet material made from regional (Western Europe) corncob cores destined for fermentation, burning as biomass or simply to remain on the field
Unlocking the green potential: Transforming industrial CO2 into acetone with carbon capture and utilisation technology PyroCO2 is developing carbon capture and utilisation technology for climate-positive solutions in European chemical production
Eleven EU countries call for more ‘flexibility’ on CAP’s fallow land rules Eleven EU member states, including France, are calling for greater “flexibility” in the previously derogated requirement to leave land fallow under the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) in a proposal that has left the European Commission perplexed
Elf EU-Länder fordern mehr „Flexibilität“ bei GAP-Regeln für Brachflächen Elf EU-Staaten, darunter auch Frankreich, fordern mehr „Flexibilität“ bei der im Rahmen der Gemeinsamen Agrarpolitik (GAP) eingeführten Ausnahmeregelung zur Stilllegung von Flächen. Die Europäische Kommission scheint davon überrascht
6 December 20231 December 2023 Swiss Sportswear Brand On presents its first apparel collection made with CleanCloud® technology After reshaping carbon emissions into running shoes, On launches the “Pace Collection” - eight apparel items made with CleanCloud® polyester