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5 January 202217 December 2021

Neue Weichmacher-Generation aus nachwachsenden Rohstoffen

Verbund-Forschungsprojekt der Technischen Universität Hamburg, dem Chemieunternehmen BASF SE und der Universität Bielefeld konnte jetzt nachwachsende Ausgangsstoffe für eine biobasierte Alternative nutzen

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Novozymes to deliver on strategy with carbon capture collaboration agreement

Novozymes launched its 2025 strategy with a clear objective to explore new growth opportunities. The company is now delivering on its strategy by entering a collaboration agreement with Saipem, a leading engineering company, to deliver new biotech solutions for enzymatic carbon capture

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Saipem and Novozymes to work together to create a more sustainable CO2 capture

The partnership will develop new biotech solutions aimed at carbon capture through enzymes

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Notpla secures £10M to industrialize sustainable packaging made of seaweed, including flexible films, coatings and paper

According to Notpla, seaweed is an ideal feedstock because it is abundant, grows quickly, does not compete with food, sequesters carbon, and does not require fertilizer or fresh water

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4 January 20222 January 2022

Growing carbon footprint of plastics

After analysing the global plastics value chain, ETH researchers have revealed that the impact of plastics on climate and health is bigger than originally thought due to the increased use of coal for process heat, electricity and as a raw material in production

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Wachsender Kohlenstoff-Fussabdruck von Kunststoffen

ETH-​Forschende analysierten die weltweite Wertschöpfungskette von Kunststoffen und stellten fest: Die Klima-​ und Gesundheitsfolgen von Plastik sind wegen vermehrt genutzter Kohle für Prozesswärme, Strom und als Rohstoff in der Produktion grösser als erwartet

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Berechtigte Kritik an Papierverbunden

Aufgefallen ist Günter Kögel, Herausgeber der K-ZEITUNG, dass Papierverbunde gerade stark kritisiert und von Experten sogar als Irrweg bezeichnet werden

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Melodea spearheads new era in sustainable packaging

The company applies proprietary technology to extract cellulose nanocrystals from wood pulp sourced from trees grown in industrial forests

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United Nations recommends bioplastics as a sustainable alternative to conventional plastics

The Bioplastics industry needs stronger political support - and the European Commission should lead efforts to develop a more accurate picture of where the use of bioplastics brings real benefits in reducing conventional plastic pollution

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Repräsentative Umfrage belegt: Verbraucherinnen und Verbraucher gehen falschen Umweltversprechungen zu sogenanntem Bioplastik auf den Leim

Händler und Hersteller von Produkten aus sogenanntem Bioplastik versuchen durch Aufdrucke wie "kompostierbar", "biologisch abbaubar" oder "aus nachwachsenden Rohstoffen" gezielt, Verbraucherinnen und Verbraucher in die Irre zu führen

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DSM Engineering Materials’ Recycled Ocean Plastic Used in Ford Bronco Earns Global Innovation Award

This application was also recognized by Ford as the first of many potential uses for recycled ocean plastics in a major vehicle platform

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The Basajaun demo building in Finland will showcase innovative wood-based materials and solutions

VTT has started a construction project to build a Northern demo building made of wood-based materials and components

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John Kerry: CO2-Grenzzölle sind „eine legitime Idee, die auf dem Tisch liegt“

Der Sonderbeauftragte des US-Präsidenten für Klimafragen John Kerry gibt Euractiv ein Interview

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John Kerry: Carbon border tariffs are ‘a legitimate idea to have on the table’

US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kery gives an interview to Euractiv about the climate action

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3 January 20223 January 2022

Covestro starts offering the world’s first climate-neutral* polycarbonate

Climate-neutral* solutions to meet climate and sustainability goals

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Covestro startet Angebot des weltweit ersten klimaneutralen* Polycarbonats

Klimaneutrale* Lösungen zur Erreichung der Klima- und Nachhaltigkeitsziele

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Long-term commitment to sustainability recognised by Dow Jones

As evidence of its consistent commitment to sustainability, UPM has once again been listed in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index – now already for ten years in a row

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TotalEnergies and Plastic Omnium Sign a Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Development of Recycled Plastic Materials in the Automotive Industry

Both companies will pool their innovation and engineering skills to design new types of recycled materials that offer enhanced performance and are better for the environment

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Trinseo Enters into Definitive Agreement to Acquire Heathland B.V.

Acquisition will accelerate the Company’s transformation into a specialty materials and sustainable specialty solutions provider

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Trinseo: Übernahme des niederländischen Recyclingunternehmens Heathland

Der Chemiekonzern Trinseo übernimmt das niederländische Recyclingunternehmen Heathland

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Liquid marbles: how this tiny, emerging technology could solve carbon capture and storage problems

The Australian government regards carbon capture and storage as a priority technology, but some critics say it will only allow the fossil fuel industry to continue polluting

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Growing carbon footprint of plastics

After analysing the global plastics value chain, ETH researchers have revealed that the impact of plastics on climate and health is bigger than originally thought due to the increased use of coal for process heat, electricity and as a raw material in production

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Waste not, want not: New process turns manure into fatty acids

Madison researchers have demonstrated a new process for transforming a plentiful Wisconsin waste into fatty acids, energy-rich molecules that can be used to make fuels and a wide range of important chemicals

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Adriano Alfani talks to Il Bioeconomista

An exclusive interview with the CEO of Versalis

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20 December 202122 November 2021

Renewable Carbon News takes a winter break – we will be back on 3 January 2021

Meanwhile, get 20% off nova-Institute's market studies

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17 December 202118 December 2021

A Bond of Moral Fibre

BIO-LUTIONS and Zelfo Technology will further intensify their cooperation in a strategic move forward

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Fasern die Verbinden

BIO-LUTIONS und Zelfo Technology wollen ihre Zusammenarbeit in einem strategischen Schritt weiter intensivieren

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Plastics in agrifood systems: The good, the bad and the ugly

Ocean litter has been making the headlines, but a new report by FAO suggests that plastic pollution is also pervasive in our agricultural soils

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Stop downcycling our bottles: Why Europe’s non-alcoholic beverage industry needs fair and necessary access to its recycled packaging

The European non-alcoholic beverage industry urgently calls on the European Commission to facilitate fair and necessary access to its recycled plastic (PET) bottles to effectively ’close the bottle loop’

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Wenige Tage bestimmen den Zuwachs unserer Bäume

Entgegen bisheriger Vorstellung: Bäume wachsen nur an einigen Tagen

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EU agricultural outlook 2021-31: lower demand for feed to impact arable crops

All relevant market data, accompanied by an explanation of assumptions, and a description of the macroeconomic environment

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ArcelorMittal expands partnership with carbon capture and re-use specialist LanzaTech through US$30 million investment

Investment is ArcelorMittal’s fourth via its XCarb™ innovation fund

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EU carbon price could hit €100 by year end after record run – analysts

As gas prices rise, it becomes more economical to burn coal, which requires more carbon permits and in turn pushes up prices on the carbon market

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The Most Innovative Bioeconomy CEO is Jennifer Holmgren, CEO of LanzaTech

Results from survey to choose the most innovative bioeconomy CEO of 2021

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The Green Premium, a reality check

Is there a Green premium? For those shielded from the decades-long debate, on account of youth or a long residency on the International Space Station, the idea is this: consumers will pay more for sustainable products than fossil-based products

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16 December 202117 December 2024

Political Tailwind for Alternative Carbon Sources

More than 30 leading pioneers of the chemical and material sector welcome the latest political papers from Brussels, Berlin and Düsseldorf

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Advances in converting CO2 into polymers

Sreeparna Das, independent specialist consultant to the chemicals industry and contributor to materials database Matmatch, outlines some key advancements in the market

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Phytonix Corporation Wins First Prize in The Fifth China (Shenzen) Innovation & Entrepreneurship International Competition Finals out of 1,473 Company Entries

Company is also placed second in a regional semi-final sponsored by SCIiinovation with a financial award

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

Pflanzenfaser-Experte JRS entwickelt mit BMEL-Unterstützung neue Rezepturen

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Avantium takes a positive Final Investment Decision on the construction of its FDCA Flagship Plant

A pivotal milestone for the further development and commercialisation of Avantium’s sustainable PEF plastic, with the construction of the Flagship Plant expected to be completed by the end of 2023

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bp: Innovative Anlage für Kunststoff-Recycling am Raffineriestandort Gelsenkirchen in Planung

Gemeinsam mit einem Partner könnte künftig aus gebrauchten Kunststoffen so genanntes Pyrolyseöl produziert und für die nachhaltige Herstellung beispielsweise von Propylen und Ethylen genutzt werden

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Study finds bio-based cellulose acetate plastic used in consumer goods disintegrates in ocean much faster than assumed

Time lapse photographs and mass loss measurements documented the disintegration of CDA-based materials in the ocean

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A cleaner choice for our cleaning products

New film about the circular economy of carbon. Unilever is choosing the circular economy. Will you?

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15 December 202113 December 2021

Covestro and Eco-mobilier collaborate for tackling next-level PU mattress foam recycling

Both parties want to further develop waste markets for foams, to enable its use in chemical recycling processes with high efficiency at an industrial level

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Covestro und Eco-mobilier kooperieren bei der Wiederverwertung von PU-Matratzenschaum auf der nächsten Ebene

Beide Partner wollen die Abfallmärkte für Schaumstoff weiterentwickeln, um dessen Verwendung in chemischen Recyclingprozessen mit hoher Effizienz auf industrieller Ebene zu ermöglichen

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UPM recognized with a CDP ‘A’ score for its sustainable forestry operations

CDP scores companies also for tackling climate change and taking action to ensure water security. In water UPM received A- and in Climate a score B

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How chemistry is part of the solution to climate change – and not just part of the problem

Green chemistry has been championed by 2021 Volvo Environment Prize laureate, Professor Paul Anastas, who has deepened our understanding of chemicals as a revolutionary way to improve the environment

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Shell strebt an, Rohölverarbeitung in Wesseling einzustellen

Für mehr CO₂-freie oder-arme Produkte kommen zunehmend Wasserstoff, zirkuläre Abfallstoffe sowie biogene Einsatzstoffe zum Einsatz - wofür noch einiges an Planung anfällt

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Pangaia Elevates Its Environmental Credentials With Colorifix Bacteria-Based Dyes Collection

The Colorifix development works by copying DNA codes of naturally occurring pigments. The replicated code is introduced to engineered microbes and from there, unique colours are evolved

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Cepsa Química launches a new generation of environmentally friendly products to become an industry benchmark in sustainability

Cepsa Química’s new line of research will lead to a wider variety and new generations of products from renewable and reused sources, with an improved environmental footprint, over the next decade