6 January 20221 January 2022 ZSW gelingt Herstellung von klimaneutralem eLNG aus Luft-CO2 Hightech als Brückentechnologie für eine klimafreundliche Zukunft
FAO and JRC launch new guidance note on monitoring bioeconomy sustainability New bioeconomy Guidance note describes in easy-to-follow steps how countries and macro-regions, such as the European Union (EU), can monitor sustainability along with their bioeconomy strategies and policies
Fresh salmon packed with Styropor® Ccycled™: The world’s first EPS fish boxes based on chemically recycled plastics introduced in Norway Common project of three players developed new, recyclable packaging for the transport of some of its high-quality salmon brand BÖMLO®
Frischer Lachs verpackt in Styropor® Ccycled™: Einführung der weltweit ersten EPS-Fischboxen auf der Basis chemisch recycelter Kunststoffe in Norwegen Gemeinschaftsprojekt dreier Unternehmen entwickelt neue, wiederverwertbare Verpackungen für den Transport von Qualitätslachs
Genecis Bioindustries Inc and Helian Polymers announce cooperation By combining both companies’ strengths, converting food waste into biodegradable plastics for Genecis and creating unique PHA based materials from various building blocks for Helian Polymers, the possibilities of unique materials arise
Matt + Nat Makes Vegan Leather Handbags from Apple Waste for the First Time Beloved vegan brand Matt + Nat is making its handbags even more sustainable, starting with its Studio 901 collection, made from the waste recovered from the apple juice industry
LanzaTech and Zara Collaborate to Create a Capsule Collection Made from Recycled Carbon Emissions LanzaTech teams with Inditex to launch carbon emissions-based fabric for Zara
5 January 20222 January 2022 European Green Deal: Commission proposals to remove, recycle and sustainably store carbon The Communication also aims to develop blue carbon initiatives, as using nature-based solutions on coastal wetlands and regenerative aquaculture, provides further benefits for the environment
Europäischer Grüner Deal: Vorschläge der Kommission zu Entfernung, Recycling und nachhaltiger Speicherung von CO2 Mitteilung der Europäischen Kommission zielt auch darauf ab, Initiativen für blauen Kohlenstoff zu entwickeln, da die Nutzung naturbasierter Lösungen in Küstenfeuchtgebieten und bei regenerativer Aquakultur weitere Vorteile für die Regenerierung der Umwelt bietet
‘It’s time for a Fossil Fuel Non Proliferation Treaty With the global mean temperature of the earth’s atmosphere rising at the fastest pace ever, some NGO Leaders are redoubling efforts to do something all 25 COPs have failed to do - put an end to developing new coal, oil and gas assets around the world
World Economy Entering Period of Oil Scarcity, Halliburton CEO Says Jeff Miller warns that global oil supply could soon be surpassed by demand for the indefinite future
Hemp slowly making inroads in the cement and construction industries Hemp construction is still a niche market waiting to break through into the mainstream, as the CBD industry experiences a glut, the hemp’s undeveloped industrial supply chain has been stuck
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
3 January 20223 January 2022 Covestro starts offering the world’s first climate-neutral* polycarbonate Climate-neutral* solutions to meet climate and sustainability goals
Covestro startet Angebot des weltweit ersten klimaneutralen* Polycarbonats Klimaneutrale* Lösungen zur Erreichung der Klima- und Nachhaltigkeitsziele
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
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
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
Trinseo: Übernahme des niederländischen Recyclingunternehmens Heathland Der Chemiekonzern Trinseo übernimmt das niederländische Recyclingunternehmen Heathland
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
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
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
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
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
Fasern die Verbinden BIO-LUTIONS und Zelfo Technology wollen ihre Zusammenarbeit in einem strategischen Schritt weiter intensivieren
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
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’
Wenige Tage bestimmen den Zuwachs unserer Bäume Entgegen bisheriger Vorstellung: Bäume wachsen nur an einigen Tagen
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
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
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
The Most Innovative Bioeconomy CEO is Jennifer Holmgren, CEO of LanzaTech Results from survey to choose the most innovative bioeconomy CEO of 2021
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
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
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
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