1 October 20211 October 2021 3D BioFibR Inc. Raises New Capital to Scale Up Manufacturing in an Oversubscribed Round Biofibre manufacturing company has raised over $700,000 which will be used to scale-up manufacturing capabilities of their collagen and spider silk fibres
Forest policy splits Nordic lawmakers in the European Parliament Leading lawmakers from the Socialist and the Greens group in the European Parliament held contrasting views on forest policy during a EURACTIV event earlier this month
30 September 202130 September 2021 The winners of the last innovation award “Best CO2 Utilisation” transformed CO2 into methanol, cleaning agents, plastic packaging or surfactants. What technology or product in the field of CCU have you developed? nova-Institute and YNCORIS together with CO2 Value Europe are looking forward to your application for the innovation award “Best CO2 Utilisation 2022”. The award will be granted at the well-established “Conference on CO2-based Fuels and Chemicals”, 23–24 March 2022 in Cologne (hybrid event)
New enzyme expands the role of biological ingredients for laundry detergents Novozymes launches the natural and biodegradable detergent ingredient Pristine® to address some of the biggest unsolved consumer challenges within the laundry category. This ground-breaking enzyme tackles malodor and discoloration at the very source, setting a new threshold for detergent performance
The BMW i Vision Circular This innovative electric powered four-seater has been designed according to circular economy principles across the board
Team von Continental, Fraunhofer IME und Universität Münster für Deutschen Zukunftspreis nominiert Gemeinsames Forschungsprojekt „Nachhaltige Reifen durch Löwenzahn – Innovationen aus Biologie, Technik und Landwirtschaft“ zeigt, dass neue, alternative Rohstoffversorgung möglich ist
Team of Continental, Fraunhofer IME and the University of Münster Nominated for Federal President’s Award “Sustainable tires from dandelions – innovations from biology, technology and agriculture” joint research project shows that a new, alternative raw material supply is possible
Braskem announces partnership with Gelmart International to supply bio-based I’m green EVA polymer for the production of sustainable underwear The Braskem bio-based I'm green EVA made from sugarcane, a sustainable source raw material, is used in the first renewable source line of bras in the world
Southern Green Gas and Swiss Re to collaborate on Carbon Removal Climate startup taps harsh Australian sun for scalable carbon capture
European plastics producers call for a mandatory EU recycled content target for plastics packaging of 30% by 2030 An enabling policy framework and collaboration with the value chain are essential to reach target
Eco-friendly process for synthesizing organic materials developed for high-performance materials industry A team led by Uni Konstanz Prof. and CeMM Adjunct PI Miriam Unterlass has now developed a method for making organic substances suitable for use as high-performance materials in an eco-friendly and completely non-toxic way by generating them in only hot water
Umweltfreundliches Verfahren zur Synthese organischer Stoffe für Hochleistungsindustrie entwickelt Ein Team um UniKonstanz Prof. und CeMM Adjunct PI Miriam Unterlass entwickelte ein Verfahren, mit dem organische Stoffe durch Wassererhitzung schadstofffrei als Hochleistungsmaterialien nutzbar gemacht werden können
29 September 202124 September 2021 SABIC and MICROSOFT Collaborate To Create Microsoft’s First Product Made With Recycled Ocean Plastic SABIC-Microsoft collaboration envisions SABIC providing a new XENOY™ resin for Microsoft product use that is comprised of 20% ocean plastic
ADM, LG Chem Expand Relationship with MoU For US Production of Lactic Acid and Polylactic Acid for Bioplastics, Other Plant-Based Solutions Companies advance intentions to launch new US lactic acid and polylactic acid production to meet growing demand for wide array of plant-based products, including bioplastics
LG Chem: Neues PLA-Werk in Planung – Kooperation mit US-Agrarkonzern Archer Daniels Midland Beide Unternehmen planen neue PLA-Kapazitäten in den USA auszubauen, um der wachsenden Nachfrage nach wohlsortierten pflanzenbasierten Produkten inklusive Biokunststoffen nachzukommen
Study reports INCA Renewtech hemp-based biocomposites radically reduce carbon emissions Compared to lauan rainforest plywood, INCA’s BioPanels are reported to reduce carbon emissions, waste production and water consumption.
Alternativer Beton für grünes Bauen Um den CO2-Ausstoß in der Baubranche zu senken, muss neuer Beton her. Hier sind drei Ideen
Kombination von Sonnenlicht und Abwassernitrat zur Herstellung der weltweiten Nr. 2 Chemikalie UIC-Ingenieure wandeln Nitrate in nachhaltiger elektrochemischer Reaktion mit hohem Wirkungsgrad in Ammoniak um
Combining sunlight and wastewater nitrate to make the world’s No. 2 chemical UIC researchers create a sustainable electrochemical system in which a solar cell is attached to a well holding a liquid solution. When charged, nitrates from wastewater in the liquid solution are converted to ammonia
Circa Signs Agreement with GazelEnergie to Create Industrial-scale Plant Producing Renewable Solvent Cyrene™ With the help of Circa, GazelEnergie wants a green reindustrialisation of its Emile Huchet coal-fired power station site, with renewable heat production and a green hydrogen production project
Oslo Startup Secures Funds For Fungi Food and Materials Solutions NoMy has announced the closing of a seed funding round to accelerate its fungi-powered sustainable solutions. Based in Oslo, the Norwegian startup uses fungal mycelium to develop alternatives for everything from food to materials, such as alternative meat and bioplastics
EU should stay away from Finnish forests Finland already rejected the Commission's Forest Strategy, saying it was too detailed with regard to forest management and wood markets
28 September 202129 September 2021 The answer to your hunt for renewable materials: The Renewable Materials Conference, 10–12 May 2022, Cologne, Germany (hybrid) The unique concept of presenting all renewable material solutions at one event hits the mark: bio-based, CO2-based and recycled are the only alternatives to fossil-based chemicals and materials
Research guides future of plastic waste chemical recycling New Cornell University's paper highlights the benefits of consequential life-cycle optimization when compared with more traditional analytical tools
Forschung leitet die Zukunft des chemischen Recyclings von Kunststoffabfällen ein Neue Studie der Cornell Universität hebt die Vorteile der konsequenten Lebenszyklusoptimierung im Vergleich zu traditionelleren Analyseinstrumenten hervor
Dassiet revolutionises fracture treatment with new product line UCAST The new cast, consisting of biodegradable Woodcast material and self-adhesive Unitex fabric, makes casting significantly faster and safer
Wie Unternehmen Seetang anbauen wollen, der Kohlenstoff speichert In Unterwasserschluchten sinkende Algen könnten eine Menge Kohlenstoff binden. Doch Forscher hadern noch mit Zuverlässigkeit, Skalierbarkeit und Risiken
Launch of Truly Sustainable Coffee Capsules Solinatra® is a revolutionary biomaterial that is both biodegradable and compostable, and the used coffee capsules break down in the same time frame as a banana skin
Rekordergebnis und Rekordumsatz GJ 2020/2021. Attraktives Marktumfeld bis 2030. Umfangreiches Investitionsprogramm Geschäftsjahr 2020/2021 in Zahlen: EBITDA mit EUR 166,3 Mio. plus 36,2 Prozent. Umsatz EUR 1,0 Mrd. EBITDA-Marge 16,2 Prozent. Eigenkapitalquote 75,1 Prozent. Dividendenvorschlag bei EUR 0,20 pro Aktie
Record result and record sales FY 2020/2021. Attractive market environment for advanced biofuels until 2030. Comprehensive investment programme for Germany Financial year 2020/2021 in figures: EBITDA of EUR 166.3 million, up 36.2 percent. Sales revenues of EUR 1.0 billion. EBITDA margin 16.2 percent. Equity ratio 75.1 percent. Proposed dividend of EUR 0.20 per share
Maritime rope could be adding billions of microplastics to the ocean every year New University of Plymouth study is the first to explore the potential for rope to become a source of microplastic pollution in the marine environment
Dutch ‘living coffin’ proves popular, new factory opened to meet demand Nearly 100 people have opted for a burial in a ‘living coffin’ one year after the sustainable way of dealing with the dead was introduced
EU aims to tackle waste packaging with new legislation Europe's packaging waste is increasing, with the bloc generating 174.1kg of packaging waste per inhabitant in the EU in 2018
27 September 202122 September 2021 Total Corbion PLA marks 100kT Luminy PLA production milestone The biodegradable and compostable functionalities of PLA make it the material of choice for a wide range of markets and applications, including fresh fruit packaging, food serviceware, durable consumer goods, toys and 3D printing
Bauherren-Wissen: FNR veröffentlicht Videos zu nachwachsenden Dämmstoffen Kurzfilme informieren über Rohstoffe, Produkte, Verwendung und Einbau klimafreundlicher Dämmmaterialien
Tata Steel commissions India’s first plant for CO2 capture from Blast Furnace gas at Jamshedpur The 5 tonnes per day (TPD) carbon capture plant along with its semi commercial use within the steel value chain, makes the Tata Steel Jamshedpur plant unique and first-of-its-kind in the world within the steel industry
Getreidespelzen statt Styropor: Verpackungen mit gutem Gewissen Das Stuttgarter Start-up PROSERVATION hat ein ökologisches Verpackungsmaterial aus Getreidespelzen entwickelt, das Styropor gleichwertig ersetzen könnte
Husk as a substitute for polystyrene: packaging materials with a good conscience The Stuttgart-based start-up PROSERVATION has developed an ecological packaging material made from grain husks that could replace EPS and be just as effective
A seismic change is happening in the energy industry but none of our leaders notice CO2, just like tin cans and cardboard, can go from a waste disposal problem to valuable feedstock in the new circular economy
24 September 202121 September 2021 Talon International Launches 100% Sustainable Ghost Net Products The only company producing a full range of trim items produced from 100% Ghost Net Plastic material
BIObec: leveraging education to unlock the EU bioeconomy’s full potential Maximising the opportunities offered by the bioeconomy by interlinking universities, innovation labs, and R&D centres with industrial actors and regions
Öko-Institut: Projekt zum systemischen Kunststoffrecycling aus Altfahrzeugen – Kooperation mit BASF, Volkswagen, Sicon, TU Clausthal Über optimal austarierte mechanische, chemische und thermische Aufbereitungsverfahren sollen Kunststoffe aus dem Pkw-Sektor umfassend gelenkt und marktgerecht verwertet werden
Dow and Bolloré collaborate to develop ground-breaking recyclable food-contact barrier shrink film, containing circular polymers Another step forward in Dow’s circularity ambitions introducing more packages on shelves which contain circular polymers derived from plastic waste
Kunststoffrecycler lehnen „Greenwashing“ der europäischen Kunststoffindustrie ab Nach Auffassung des bvse ist die CO2-Bilanz der chemischen Verwertung deutlich schlechter als bei dem werkstofflichen Recycling von Kunststoffen und damit kontraproduktiv
LG Chem proceeds with sustainable materials investments Full-scale production of superabsorbent polymers, full-scale production of the biodegradable polymer PBAT, joint venture on Renewable Diesel production and a planned production of polylactic acid (PLA) are huge steps forward to a circular economy
EURATEX vision for a European Textiles Strategy The European Commission should publish before the end of 2021 an “EU Sustainable Textiles Strategy” - EURATEX wants to contribute actively to this process for a competitive and sustainable European textiles industry
23 September 202123 September 2021 Kinder Morgan and Neste Partner on Major Renewable Fuels Logistics Project in the United States The project, which is supported by a long-term commercial commitment from Neste, is expected to commence operations in the first quarter of 2023
Arburg successfully tests Inzea PLA The product family can be used in a wide range of applications and suitable for food contact in accordance with Regulation (EU) 10/2011, particularly in the household segment, catering, packaging and agriculture
KOHPA® erkämpft Dreier-Deal bei “Die Höhle der Löwen” – Rosberg, Maschmeyer und Wöhrl investieren in stromleitendes Papier Dagmar Wöhrl, Carsten Maschmeyer und Nico Rosberg investieren 200.000 Euro für die weitere Expansion des Start-ups