22 October 202119 October 2021 “CIRCULAR FOAM” Project: Covestro aims to close material cycle for rigid foams used in refrigerators and buildings Development of innovative chemical recycling processes for rigid polyurethane foams as key to circular economy
“CIRCULAR FOAM”-Projekt: Covestro will Stoffkreisläufe für Hartschäume aus Kühlgeräten und Gebäuden schließen Entwicklung innovativer chemischer Recyclingverfahren für Polyurethan-Hartschäume als Schlüssel zur Kreislaufwirtschaft
Plastic for Blister Packages, the Primary Packaging for Drugs Astellas Pharma beginning world's first use of biomass plastic for blister packages for drugs
A new bio-based polyamide 11 powders plant in China Last Arkema investment will further support the growing demand for advanced bio-circular materials in Asia
Nappies for a sustainable bioeconomy Tübingen-based biotech company Novis GmbH to develop a fully compostable nappy from renewable resources
Windeln für eine nachhaltige Bioökonomie Die Biotech-GmbH Novis aus Tübingen stellt vollständig kompostierbare Windeln aus nachwachsenden Rohstoffen her
Dow commercializes recyclable toothpaste packaging Coupled with responsible disposal and recycling infrastructure, this solution could help reduce the number of used toothpaste tubes entering landfills
Carbios launches industrial demonstration plant for its unique enzymatic recycling technology First tests were successfully completed, reflecting the scalability of the process
Coca-Cola, Changchun Meihe and UPM Cooperate to Commercialize Next-Generation Biomaterials Significant Milestone in Commercial Viability and Availability of Plant-Based Plastic from Sustainably Sourced Wood to be Made Available to Entire Industry
Life cycle assessment shows: Neste RE renewable hydrocarbons cut carbon footprint by more than 85% over fossil feedstock for polymers and chemicals industry Neste RE’s greenhouse gas emissions correspond to a carbon footprint of 0.45kg CO2-equivalent per kg
21 October 202119 October 2021 Topsoe puts demonstration plant into operation for production of sustainable Methanol from biogas – Significant global carbon emission reduction potential With the demonstration plant, Topsoe will validate its electrified technology for cost-competitive production of sustainable Methanol from biogas as well as other sustainable products
Die Lüge mit den Labels: Das große Geschäft mit illegalem Holz Holz gilt als nachhaltig und ökologisch - doch hinter den schönen Werbebildern stecken dunkle Machenschaften. Wie IKEA & Co sich an den letzten Urwäldern vergreifen
Deal with Nestlé sees first plant in Mexico for full circularity of food grade plastic packaging Nestlé Mexico, Greenback and Enval are to install the first plant in Mexico to achieve full circularity of food grade plastic packaging
Goldstatus für Kelheim Fibres im EcoVadis CSR-Rating Neben der ausgezeichneten EcoVadis-Bewertung ist Kelheim Fibres auch der erste Viskosefaserhersteller weltweit mit zertifiziertem EMAS-Umweltmanagementsystem
Gold status for Kelheim Fibres in EcoVadis CSR rating In addition to the excellent EcoVadis rating, Kelheim Fibres is also the first viscose fibre producer worldwide with a certified EMAS environmental management system
Forschungspolitische Empfehlungen zum chemischen Kunststoffrecycling Der Verband der Chemischen Industrie (VCI), DECHEMA und PlasticsEurope Deutschland (PED) skizzieren in einem gemeinsamen Papier Wege zur Umsetzung
Repsol produces renewable hydrogen with biomethane for the first time This new process for production of renewable hydrogen is further evidence of the transformation of Repsol’s industrial complexes into multi-energy hubs capable of manufacturing decarbonized products. It also supports the company’s commitment to achieving zero net emissions by 2050
Research gives new meaning to fish-net stockings Innovation project looks to create clothing fibres from seafood processing waste
20 October 202126 October 2021 Green Investment Group, TotalEnergies and RIDG partner with Repsol Sinopec and Uniper to develop large-scale green hydrogen facility in Orkney OWPL consortium could deliver renewable power to produce green hydrogen on an industrial scale
Biokunststoffe thermoformen – geht das? Biobasierte Kunststoffe sind als Verpackung für Lebensmittel geeignet. Doch lassen sich diese Werkstoffe auf den am Markt verfügbaren Maschinen und mit den gleichen Produktionsgeschwindigkeiten verarbeiten?
Partnership between Dow and Haldor Topsoe will turn waste plastics into circular plastics Plans include Dow to proceed with the design and engineering for a 10,000 ton per year market development unit using Haldor Topsoe’s PureStepTM technology to purify pyrolysis oil feedstock derived from waste plastics for use in circular products
Plant Pack®: sustainable revolution in the packaging market The packaging material made of puffed maize grits offers similar performance to that of polystyrene and consists 100% of bio-based raw materials
Plant Pack®: Nachhaltige Revolution im Verpackungsmarkt Das Verpackungsmaterial aus gepufftem Maisgrieß ist ähnlich leistungsstark wie Styropor und besteht zu 100% aus biobasierten Rohstoffen
Fossil fuel industry gets subsidies of $11m a minute, IMF finds Trillions of dollars a year are ‘adding fuel to the fire’ of the climate crisis, experts say
Feds will consider regulating chemical recycling sector The U.S. EPA is accepting comments on potential regulation of chemical recycling technologies until Nov. 8
Europabio: Life science needs future-proof approach to become innovation ‘powerhouse’ According to a recent study, the biotech sector is among the fastest-growing innovative industries in Europe with an average annual growth rate of 4.1% in a time period from 2008 to 2018
US Secretary of Energy Granholm and US Senator Ossoff Visit LanzaTech Innovation Hub in Georgia and Site of the World’s First LanzaJet Sustainable Fuels Plant Visit highlights the potential of rural America to create domestic supplies of sustainable fuels and chemicals
19 October 202114 October 2021 HEXPOL TPE Showcase Resource Saving Materials at Fakuma 2021 Beside its new automotive interiors with recycled content the company shows also the latest cork-composites and biobased TPEs
HEXPOL TPE präsentiert ressourcenschonende Materialien auf der Fakuma 2021 Neben seinen neuen, für den Automobilinnenraum geeigneten thermoplastischen Elastomeren mit Rezyklatanteil präsentiert Hexpol TPE u.a. Kork-Composites und biobasierte TPEs
Lactips launches “Plastic Free Paper” The first paper packaging solution that is free from plastic or controversial substances and fully recyclable and compostable
Plastic packaging for fruit and vegetables to be banned in France Anti-waste law has been expanded by banning plastic straws, disposable cutlery, stirrers, lids for takeaway beverage cups, polystyrene boxes, and plastic confetti
„Bio-Kunststoffe“ und Abfallverwertung: bio ist nicht gleich bio Da die Abfallvermeidung allgemein an erster Stelle steht, sollte die Botschaft an die Konsumentinnen und Konsumenten ein weitgehender Verzicht auf solche Produkte – insbesondere auf Einwegprodukte – sein
ExxonMobil to build its first large-scale plastic waste advanced recycling facility Plans underway for up to 500,000 metric tons annually of advanced recycling capacity to be added by year-end 2026 across multiple sites
nenu2PHAr project update after 1 year of work One year after the launch of the project, the 16 European partners gathered online to review their work and plan the next activities of the project
Kohlendioxid als alternativer Rohstoff für die Autoindustrie FoamPartner will künftig nachhaltige Schaumstoffe für den Autoinnenraum als neue Produktreihe unter dem Namen OBoNatureTM vermarkten
Carbon dioxide as an alternative raw material for the automotive industry FoamPartner will market in the future its sustainable foams as new OBoNatureTM product series
18 October 202113 October 2021 Home-compostable coffee capsules: A project partnership between GRAFE and Golden Compound Home-compostable coffee capsules in brilliant colours: Here the eye and also the awareness of nature and the environment drink along
Heimkompostierbare Kaffeekapseln: Eine Projektpartnerschaft von GRAFE und GOLDEN COMPOUND Heimkompostierbare Kaffeekapseln in brillianten Farben: Hier trinkt das Auge und auch das Bewusstsein zur Natur und Umwelt mit
TotalEnergies Doubles its Recycled Plastic Production Capacity in France Plastics’ end-of-life is a crucial topic, which is why TotalEnergies is actively involved in plastics recycling as part of its circular economy approach
Dow expands global capabilities for circular plastics, with initial products available for customers in 2022 Company on-track to secure key third-party certifications for assuring circular plastic products to its customers
Fedrigoni: Produktion von thermogeformter Zellulose Unternehmen erwirbt 70% von Tecnoform, um biologisch abbaubare und umweltfreundliche Verpackungen für Luxusartikel zu produzieren
Start-up uses CO2 to create bio-building blocks Cemvita Factory's assessment shows it can utilise 1.7 million tonnes of carbon dioxide to produce 1 billion pounds of bio-ethylene per year to make plastics
New polymer could solve stubble burning, plastic waste Farmers can use their agricultural waste to earn money by extracting cellulose out of it, which can then be combined with non-edible vegetable oil to create a new composite material
The Green Brief: Fossil fuel subsidies are back (and they’re here to stay) EU governments have scrambled to implement emergency measures to protect vulnerable consumers and yet in doing so, they’re indirectly subsidising fossil fuels
15 October 202113 October 2021 Green Dot Bioplastics and Mayco International team up on reclaimed fiber project Both companies jointly developed a NFRP composite material, using trim and scrap fibers removed from the waste stream and expanding the lifespan of the original materials
US‐Energietechnologiekonzern Baker Hughes steigt bei Electrochaea ein und erweitert CCU‐Technologieportfolio Technologienzusammenführung ermöglicht schnelle Skalierung und internationale Vermarktung einer integrierten Lösung zur Kohlenstoffabscheidung und ‐nutzung (CCU)
Partnership set to tackle microplastics in additives Biopolymer specialist to begin work with major manufacturer to develop sustainable alternative to microplastic additives for waxes, coatings, cosmetics and more
EXCLUSIVE: Could biogas solve the UK’s CO2 supply issues? BioCarbonics works with AD operators/biogas producers to help them recover and monetise their waste CO2, providing a dedicated channel to market for biogenic ‘green’ CO2 from renewable energy sources
„Wise with Waste” – Papier und Karton aus landwirtschaftlichen Abfällen Interview, geführt von Nele Hofmann: PaperWise stellt aus landwirtschaftlichen Abfällen neue Rohstoffe her und revolutioniert so die Papier- und Kartonherstellung
The Shortest Path To Circular Plastics Is Through The Chemical Companies Large multinational producers of plastic materials are a core part of a circular future because they can either directly trace their formation back to fossil-oil companies or have significant collaborations with fossil-oil interests