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19 January 202214 January 2022

Bast Fibre Technologies übernimmt die in North Carolina ansässige Lumberton Cellulose LLC von Georgia-Pacific

Errichtung der ersten großen Anlage zur Verarbeitung von Naturfasern in Nordamerika, um dem schnellen Wachstum der nordamerikanischen Hanfproduktion gerecht zu werden

Bast Fibre Technologies to acquire North Carolina based Lumberton Cellulose LLC from Georgia-Pacific

Establishes first North American large-scale natural fibre processing facility to match rapid growth in North American hemp production

Plastiktütenverbot: Verbund kompostierbare Produkte sieht Biokunststoffe als Chance

Die Nutzung von "Hemdchenbeuteln" aus Biokunststoffen in Obst- und Gemüseabteilungen des Handels kann die Kreislaufwirtschaft entscheidend stärken

Plastic Energy and TotalEnergies sign an Agreement for an Advanced Recycling Project in Spain

New plant to transform end-of-life plastic waste into a recycled feedstock called TACOIL which TotalEnergies will convert into virgin-quality polymers, to be used for food-grade packaging

A bioplastic is designed from mango, hibiscus and roasted coffee peel residues

Mexican researchers studied how the addition of by-products such as fruit peels and bagasse affects the physical properties of a bioplastic

Are Eco-Friendly Fireworks Possible?

In recent years, chemists and military engineers have invested a great deal of time and effort in making pyrotechnics less problematic. Here are some examples

Researchers Develop Pb1Cu Catalyst for CO2-to-formate Conversion

The next big thing: A new technology for directly converting carbon dioxide into pure formic acid. Novel electrochemical device based on solid-state electrolyte

Das nächste große Ding: Neue Technologie zur direkten Umwandlung von Kohlendioxid in reine Ameisensäure

Neuartiges elektrochemisches Gerät auf Basis eines Festkörperelektrolyten

18 January 202213 January 2022

Goodyear develops 70% sustainable-material tire

The big tire-producer is in significant progression in the development of a 100 percent renewable and sustainable tire until 2030

Bahnbrechende Innovation in der Reifenbranche: Goodyear entwickelt Reifen aus 70 Prozent nachhaltigen Materialien

Der Reifenhersteller macht erhebliche Fortschritte in Richtung der Entwicklung eines Reifens aus 100 Prozent nachhaltigen Materialien, welche das Unternehmen im Jahr 2030 anstrebt

Cropfiber – Leichtbaukomponenten aus Naturfasern

Als "ASPHALTKIND Dachbox" ist das erste Cropfiber Produkt, das auf Naturfasern basiert, bereits präsentierbar

Sustainable manufacturing

UD and LSU collaborate to advance manufacturing technologies that employ carbon dioxide and renewable energy

Öko-Mantel für Bananen

Künftig soll vor allem sogenannter Trester zu fibrillierter Cellulose weiterverarbeitet werden, wobei das Potential der Cellulose-Beschichtung dabei noch lange nicht ausgeschöpft ist

Ecological coating for Bananas

Researchers at Empa in St. Gallen have now used life cycle assessment analyses to calculate how food waste can be offset against the environmental impact of plastic packaging on imported fruit and vegetables

The Year Ahead in Resin Pricing

More US resin capacity coming online, new opportunities for recycling, and the ripple effects of the wild ride of 2021 will affect resin prices in the year ahead, experts say

OSU research finds way to scrub carbon dioxide from factory emissions, make useful products

A scientific collaboration led by a researcher at Oregon State University resulted in the development of a new compound that can harvest carbon dioxide from smokestacks and use it to produce commercially beneficial chemicals

AMSilk Partners with Mercedes-Benz to Present a Sustainable Bio-Based Product

Partnership with market leader underscores application potential of AMSilk's technology. The use of a biotechnology-based and certified-vegan silk-like fabric marks a first in the automotive sector

17 January 202211 January 2022

Teijin Aramid and Clariter develop a carbon neutral solution for recycling of Endumax®

Plans for a new chemical recycling plant in Delfzijl

Wie kreislauffähig sind alltägliche Verpackungen?

Neues Online-Tool der Recyda GmbH soll die Rezyklierbarkeit von jeglicher Verpackung bewerten und wurde vom Fraunhofer-Institut UMSICHT getestet

Cargill to acquire Croda’s Bio-industrial Business

The transaction is expected to close in the summer of this year pending regulatory approvals

Outdoor equipment made from cellulose, castor oil and coffee grounds – functional and durable

Renewable raw materials and the circular economy in the textile industry

Outdoor-Ausrüstung aus Cellulose, Rizinusöl und Kaffeesatz – funktionell und langlebig

Nachwachsende Rohstoffe und Kreislaufwirtschaft in der Textilindustrie

Creating bioplastic from wastewater

Young Malaysian students team developed a method of cleaning water and creating something useful at the same time

LipLid named world’s best lid, wins 2022 WorldStar Packaging Awards

Patented cup lid is made of 100% cellulose fibers. It is recyclable and completely biodegradable in soil and marine environment

Kentucky begins Renewable Chemical Production Program

Kentucky Department of Agriculture will help administer new tax credit program

An exclusive interview with Jennifer Holmgren, the Most Innovative Bioeconomy CEO 2021

Interview with the winner of Il Bioeconomista's 2021 CEO most innovative bioeconomy survey

14 January 20228 January 2022

INEOS and Petroineos at Grangemouth partner with Plastic Energy in an important breakthrough in the recycling of plastic

All partners coming together for a preliminary trial and the evolution of the policy environment in the UK will inform the development of a large-scale advanced recycling plant, which aims to be the first of its kind in the UK

Avantium: Grünes Licht für FDCA-Anlage

Das neue Werk soll am Standort Delfzijl im Nordwesten der Niederlande errichtet werden rund 5.000 Tonnen FDCA im Jahr produzieren

Green Science Alliance develops novel sargassum-based biodegradable plastic

Company has succeeded in creating a 100% biomass-based resin pellet, which can be moulded into products from its waste

Cargill to acquire Croda’s bio-based industrial business, expanding natured-derived solutions for customers

New investment to dramatically expand the company's bioindustrial footprint on searching for "greener" ingredient solutions

Nutzung von Plastikmüll: „Leben einer Straße verdoppeln“

Altes Plastik für neue Straßen: Das Start-up EcoPals will Asphalt umweltfreundlicher machen, erklärt der Mitgründer Jonas Varga

How to make the EU’s carbon border tax effective and fair

The EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) seeks to even the playing field by putting a price on emissions from imported goods, thereby creating an incentive for producers outside the EU to invest in clean technologies

Recycling CO2: The Digest’s 2021 Multi-Slide Guide to LanzaTech

A picture gallery of the company's achievements for sustainability and a circulareconomy

Uni Leipzig: Neues Messverfahren soll Entwicklung mehrfach recyclebaren Kunststoffs beschleunigen

Werden bald aus Kunststoff bestehende Müllberge kleiner?

Let’s only buy bio-degradable prayer flags

Buddhist prayers for virtousness and compassion are getting a green makeover in Nepal

13 January 202212 January 2022

Cellulose fibres strengthen networks: The industry meets again in Cologne, Germany, and online

Strict security measures make it possible: long-missed meetings essential for the growth of the industry will take place again

Covestro signs first global agreement to supply mass-balanced TDI to Sinomax

Further step in expanding circular portfolio

Covestro unterzeichnet erste globale Vereinbarung zur Lieferung von massenbilanziertem TDI an Sinomax

Weiterer Schritt zur Vergrößerung des Kreislaufportfolios

The third wave of biomaterials: When innovation meets demand

How corporate sustainability commitments could catalyze the next generation of bio-based chemicals and materials

Seaweed Yarnmaker AlgiKnit Unveils New Facilities To ‘Help Cut The Fashion Industry’s Emissions In Half’

The new innovation hub will bring together all R&D and manufacturing capabilities in one location

Gele und ultrafeine Fasern aus Cellulose für nachhaltige Farben und Lacke mit verbesserten Eigenschaften

Pflanzenfaser-Experte JRS entwickelt mit BMEL-Unterstützung neue Rezepturen

France Built the World’s First Carbon-Negative Public Building. And It’s Made of Hemp?

It's a sports hall

Higher Performance, Carbon Negative Plastics, Maybe for Less

ReSource developing FCDA from furfural - a technology which a number of companies are chasing for

A sustainable carbons cycle or a vicious emissions cycle?

The European Commission’s proposed carbon removal strategy, although it contains some good elements, is also problematic and confusing on other aspects, writes Wijnand Stoefs

Commission’s carbon farming ambition just buries the problem, stakeholders warn

Small farmers’ association European Coordination Via Campesina (ECVC) blasted the communication, calling it “another step towards the financialisation of agriculture and land speculation”

12 January 202211 January 2022

Das wechselhafte Image der Kunststoffe

Von Begeisterung zur Skepsis, vom Siegeszug zum Umweltproblem

TENCEL™ introduces performance fabric with 100% cellulose fibers

The double-layer construction consists of a blend of TENCEL™ branded modal fibers with Eco Color technology and kapok fibers on the inside and 100% TENCEL™ Modal fibers on the outside

Vom Hanffeld ins Papier

Altpapier ist knapp und teurer geworden. Mittlerweile schaut sich die Papierbranche nach Alternativen um. Besonders hochwertige Fasern liefert Hanf - die ersten Hersteller haben damit Erfahrungen gesammelt

Keep food fresh with this bacteria-killing packaging

Corn-based biodegradable film shown to help fresh foods last longer

Total Corbion PLA transitions to TotalEnergies Corbion

TotalEnergies Corbion expects to launch its updated brand identity in a phased approach from this January

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