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30 November 202125 November 2021

REACH requirements need to be considered in chemical recycling

New report from ECHA investigates the current knowledge on chemical recycling of polymeric materials such as plastics and rubber from waste

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Sustainable feedstock for an ethical fashion industry

Despite other issues, manufacturers see a clear route to better environmental performance in cellulose-based textiles

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Bakterien als Klima-Helden

Um in Zukunft eine kohlenstoffneutrale Kreislaufwirtschaft zu etablieren, werden Technologien benötigt, die als Rohstoff CO2 verwenden. In Form von Formiat kann CO2 von bestimmten Bakterien verstoffwechselt werden

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Bacteria as climate heroes

To establish a carbon-neutral circular economy in the future, technologies are needed that use carbon dioxide as a raw material. In the form of formate, CO2 can be metabolised by certain bacteria

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29 November 202124 November 2021

The SHIKIFACTORY100 – Modular cell factories for the production of 100 compounds from the shikimate pathway

Cell metabolism includes hundreds of crosslinked metabolic pathways, such as glycolysis, the Krebs cycle and the shikimate route

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Origin Materials + Kolon: Entwicklung nachhaltiger PEF-Kunststoffe

Es ist die Entwicklung und industrielle Herstellung neuer "kohlenstoffnegativer" Polymer-Werkstoffe beabsichtigt, die vor allem im Automotive-Sektor und in der Verpackungsmittelindustrie eingesetzt werden sollen

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Swedish philanthropist awards world’s biggest environmental prize

Within the GLAUKOS project, Belgian company B4Plastics is developing strong bio-based polymer materials for fishing gear that are completely biodegradable and GreenWave has developed a scalable system for ocean-based food production with a very small environmental footprint

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ABB and Zume to accelerate transition away from single use plastics

ABB robots will automate production, enabling the scale and speed required to make Zume’s packaging a cost-effective alternative to single-use plastics

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Strom statt Zucker: Wie Bakterien aus Elektronen Chemikalien herstellen

Leibniz-Forscher wollen Bakterien mit Elektronen füttern, um ohne Umwege wertvolle Chemikalien aus reinem Strom und CO2 zu gewinnen

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Spain views carbon farming as a climate solution

The government has proposed incentives for producers to incorporate sustainable harvests, crop rotation, direct sowing and plant covers and uncultivated land to protect biodiversity

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HempFlax invests €3 million to expand output, go ‘energy positive’

The company has already abandoned gas as a power source and will install 1.9 MWh of solar panels next year, according to an email sent to its customers

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Flüssige Kraftstoffe aus Kohlendioxid

Eine Gruppe von Forschern hat nun einen neuartigen Elektrokatalysator entwickelt, der CO2 effizient hauptsächlich in Ethanol, Aceton und n-Butanol mit mehreren Kohlenstoffatomen (C2–4) umwandelt

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Archaea Energy Inc. Signs 21-Year Renewable Natural Gas Agreement with Northwest Natural Gas Company

In this partnership, Archaea's renewable natural gas is projected to have a positive impact by reducing methane emissions at US landfills and displacing conventional natural gas

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26 November 202123 November 2021

Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking to be launched at the end of November

Partnership between the European Union and the Bio-based Industries Consortium (BIC) will build on the success of BBI JU to advance competitive circular bio-based industries in Europe

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Besser kompostierbare Biokunststoffe

Bioplastik sollte nicht nur aus biologischen Quellen stammen, sondern in Kompost und Umwelt möglichst schnell zerfallen. Das klappt nicht so gut, lässt sich vielleicht aber ändern

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Science To The Rescue: Sustainable and scalable CO2 capture tech

One hour long documentary by Trevor Vaugh getting up close and personal with some of the challenge teams trying to win the Future Innovator Prize funds

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Eni and BF: partnership for the development of research projects and agricultural production for bio-refining

As of 2023, Eni will no longer use palm oil in its production processes and it is aimed to assess the ability to replicate production processes currently used in all countries in which Eni operates

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Grünes Gegengift

Wie Cannabis-Pflanzen dabei helfen sollen, verseuchte Böden in Südafrika zu reinigen

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A first biodegradable version of velcro has been created, drawing inspiration from climbing plants, to safeguard the environment

The new technology has been created by a research team led by Barbara Mazzolai at the IIT - Italian Institute of Technology as part of the European project GrowBot, and with the support of the National Geographic Society

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New Technique Improves Conversion of Carbon Dioxide Into Liquid Fuels

A copper surface coated with layered thin films helps to create useful chemicals from a polluting greenhouse gas

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Barton Blakeley Technologies develops first-of-its-kind carbon capture facility in Hertfordshire

Barton Blakeley Technologies, based at Rothamsted Research, has developed the world’s first carbon conversion system, converting CO2 emissions into silica

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CEMEX und Carbon Clean arbeiten an CO2-Abscheidungsprojekt in Deutschland

CEMEX hat Carbon Clean beauftragt, im Rahmen seiner Carbon Neutral Alliance am Standort an einer FEED-Studie für ein bahnbrechendes CO2-Abscheidungsprojekt im Werk Rüdersdorf in Deutschland zu arbeiten

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25 November 202119 November 2021

Geneusbiotech Develops Cultivated Wood to “Recreate Beauty Without Destroying the Natural World”

Dutch company Geneusbiotech has partnered with the University of Amsterdam for a scheme which aims to 3D-print cultivated plant tissues such as wood

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Fashion Brand Ganni Pledges To Ditch Animal Leather In Favor Of Grapes

Ubiquitous Scandinavian street-style brand Ganni is set to launch grape leather footwear in 2022

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Insulation using popcorn?

Forest scientists at Göttingen University develop plant-based, environmentally friendly material

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Dämmplatten aus Popcorn?

Forstwissenschaftler der Universität Göttingen entwickeln biobasiertes umweltschonendes Material

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Stora Enso’s wood-based battery material wins Metsä360 award

Renewable and non-toxic Lignode® is produced as a pulp production by-product at Stora Enso’s Sunila Mill in Finland and offers opportunities on a global scale

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Recycling CO2 to fuel: a carbon-neutral future

The conversion of captured CO2 into fuels and other valuable hydrocarbons could enable a sustainable nonfossil-fuel-based economy

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CO2-Recycling als Treibstoff für eine kohlenstoffneutrale Zukunft

Umwandlung von abgeschiedenem CO2 in Kraftstoffe und andere wertvolle Kohlenwasserstoffe

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Repsol and Iberia make the first flight with biofuel produced from waste in Spain

This low-carbon footprint flight is a further step towards the decarbonization of the aviation sector thanks to the use of biofuels and improved energy efficiency. It has resulted in a re-duction in emissions of 1.4 tons of CO2

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Life cycle assessment of carbon capture

Life cycle assessment of carbon capture at incineration plants shows that despite some drawbacks, the net result is a clear advantage for the climate

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This new biodegradable glitter is made entirely from plants

Almost all of the glitter you’ve ever used is still floating around the planet. This new formulation has just one ingredient, but it’s still as shimmery as the original

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Liquid fuels from carbon dioxide: Electrocatalyst converts CO2 into multicarbon products

A group of researchers have now developed a novel electrocatalyst that efficiently converts CO2 mainly to ethanol, acetone, and n-butanol, with multiple carbon atoms (C2–4)

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24 November 202119 November 2021

No Time for Waste: PUMA pilots testing for biodegradable RE:SUEDE version of its most iconic sneaker

The RE:SUEDE experiment is the first circular programme to launch under PUMA’s “Circular Lab”

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Autoneum Flexi-Loft: versatile sustainability champion with high acoustic performance

The fiber-based material clearly outperforms current foam products in terms of sustainability and helps to reduce odor and dust inside the vehicle

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Autoneum Flexi-Loft: Vielseitiger Nachhaltigkeits-Champion mit hoher Akustikleistung

Das faserbasierte Material ist vielseitig einsetzbar, übertrifft aktuelle Schaumprodukte in Sachen Nachhaltigkeit deutlich und trägt zur Reduktion von Geruch und Staub im Fahrzeuginneren bei

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Positive Plastics launches first sample kit featuring sustainable plastics

Positive Plastics will present a complimentary kit to one hundred brands and design agencies to encourage an informed choice of materials and sensible implementation. Kits will be available for purchase online

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CO2 aus der Luft als Rohstoff für Chemikalien

Nationale und internationale Vereinbarungen zielen darauf ab, den Anteil erneuerbarer Energien am Energiemix rapide zu erhöhen und die CO2-Emissionen einzudämmen. Die Industrie steht unter Handlungsdruck

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CO2 from the air as a raw material for chemicals

National and international agreements are aimed at rapidly increasing the share of renewable energies in the energy mix and curbing CO2 emissions. Industry is under pressure to act

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Celanese and Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials to Collaborate on Recycled POM Product Offering

POM ECO-R would help customers meet material environmental, sustainability goals

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A suit of banana fibres: ‘Grow’ exhibition at Fashion for Good shows a future with biomaterials

In Amsterdam, an exhibit organized by Fashion for Good is showcasing a fashion future that is both stylish and sustainable thanks to materials innovation

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Microalgae help purify water and synthesize biofuels

It has been demonstrated that water purification from pyrene with microalgae not only helps to get rid of harmful pollutants, but also to get eco-friendly biofuels

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23 November 202122 November 2021

Winter Special – 20% discount on all of nova-Institute’s market and trend reports till 31 January 2022

From technologies over building blocks and polymers to fine chemicals: Get the best reports on bio-based, CO2-based and recycling markets for a special price

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Renewable Energy Jobs Reach 12 Million Globally

Report by IRENA and ILO underscores the jobs potential of an ambitious climate strategy and calls for comprehensive policies in support of a just transition

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Biowert Industrie GmbH: Jens Meyer zu Drewer übernimmt die Geschäftsführung

Der Nachfolger von Robin Huber freut sich auf die verantwortungsvolle Herausforderung

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RGE Commits US$200 Million to Next-Generation Textile Fibre Innovation and Technology

Investment will support solutions in alternative cellulose or plant-based feedstock and closed-loop manufacturing

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INCITE project update after two years of work

The construction of the two chemo-enzymatic demonstration plants will start soon

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Kelheim Fibres erneut spitze bei Canopy’s Hot Button Ranking

Besonders in den Bereichen Transparenz und Beschaffung erreicht das Unternehmen Höchstwerte: Als einziger EMAS-zertifizierter Viskosefaserhersteller weltweit publiziert Kelheim Fibres alle umweltrelevanten Daten öffentlich

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Kelheim Fibres once again finishes high in Canopy’s Hot Button Ranking

Especially in the areas of transparency and procurement, the company got top points: as the the only EMAS-certified viscose fibre manufacturer worldwide Kelheim Fibres publishes all environmentally relevant data publicly

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XPRIZE: $5M Out The Door, $95M To Go

Elon Musk's $100-million Carbon Removal XPrize announces first winners