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30 November 202028 November 2020

Bioeconomy on the upswing in the crisis – global Summit

The bioeconomy is in demand and is increasingly penetrating the economy

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Bioökonomie im Aufschwung in der Krise

Biokonomie ist gefragt und durchdringt die Wirtschaft zunehmend

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Novel cellulose finding may lead to new chemicals, biofuels

This discovery could lead to the opening of new avenues of cellulose research, especially in bioenergy and biochemicals, according to the researchers

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27 November 20209 September 2021

UNIST: New Catalyst Turns Greenhouse Gases into Hydrogen Gas

Their findings have been published in Science Advances on August 26, 2020

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Österreich: Wo gibt es überall ein Plastiksackerlverbot?

naku bietet eine Alternative zu herkömmlichen Sackerln an

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Carbios produces first clear plastic bottles from enzymatically recycled textile waste

The company’s latest recycling milestone brings new value to an otherwise waste-destined 42 million tons of polyester textiles produced annually^[1]

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Accelerating a Revolution in Plastics Recycling Through Impact Investing

One goal: A pure planet - The mission: Solving the massive environmental problem created by plastic waste in landfills and oceans, enabling partners to meet sustainability goals

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Chemical recycling boost could see global plastic packaging recycling hit 50% by 2040

If the plastics value chain becomes more sustainable, the industry must focus on reducing the amount of mismanaged waste and recapturing as much of its value as possible

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Braskem: Resin producer plans huge increase in PCR sales

'I’m green' portfolio was expanded in 2019 to include 100% post-consumer PP

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Hemp Clothing Firm CanvaLoop Launches Kickstarter for Hemp-Based Jeans

Fibers from Himalayan hemp plants utilizing significantly less water than cotton

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Hanfunternehmen CanvaLoop startet Kickstarter-Kampagne für Hanfjeans

Fasern von Hanfpflanzen aus dem Himalaya verbrauchen deutlich weniger Wasser als Baumwolle

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Genomatica to Scale Bio-nylon 50-Fold with Aquafil to Meet Surging Brand Demand

Clean manufacturing leaders team up to produce world’s largest quantities of bio-nylon

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Hydrogen produced from nuclear will be considered ‘low-carbon’, EU official says

Nuclear power is indeed not mentioned in the EU’s hydrogen strategy

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EU-Kommission: Aus Atomkraft produzierter Wasserstoff ist „CO2-arm“

Wasserstoff wird als Mittel zur Dekarbonisierung von Schwerindustrien wie der Chemie- und Stahlindustrie oder des Fernverkehrs wie der Luft- und Schifffahrt gesehen

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26 November 20209 September 2021

Carbon-capture breakthrough could be a game-changer in utilising CO2

The CSIRO and Monash University have developed a revolutionary device that captures carbon dioxide directly from the atmosphere

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Bacteria use task division when breaking down plastic

DSMZ researchers outline mechanisms of marine bacterial communities degrading plastic materials

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Bakterielle Arbeitsteilung beim Abbau von Plastik

DSMZ-Forscherinnen skizzieren Mechanismen für die Aufspaltung von Kunststoff durch marine Bakteriengemeinschaften

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UPM joins the Renewable Carbon Initiative to change the foundation of chemical industry

Just as the energy industry is converting to renewable sources, renewable carbon will become the new foundation of chemical and material industries in the future

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Hoch hinaus mit Strohballen

Fertigstellung von Süddeutschlands größtem strohgedämmten Gebäude

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Nouryon introduces all-in-one sustainable adjuvant for the global agricultural market

Adsee AMP40 improves efficacy as a penetrant and works as a humectant and compatibilizer

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German Government Committed to the Widespread Use of Power-to-Methane Technology

Germany has the potential to become a technology leader in this fast-growing market

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Energiesektor im Wandel: Darum setzen Politik und Wirtschaft jetzt auf Power-to-Methane

Gigantischer Zukunftsmarkt, Deutschland hat dank innovativer Unternehmen Potenzial zum Technologieführer

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Nestle partners with Plastic Energy in first steps for recycling facility in the UK

Nestlé and Plastic Energy will come together to explore the scope for the first-commercial large-scale facility of its kind in the UK

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AmSty and Agilyx Announce Completion of a Certified Circular Recycling Pathway for Polystyrene

Together, both companies can begin now moving circular recycled products from concept to reality, and directly into the hands of consumers

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25 November 202025 November 2020

nova-Institute’s Winter Special – 20 % discount on all market and trend reports till 8 January 2021

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

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Lombard Odier launches Natural Capital strategy

The high-conviction portfolio of 40-50 companies explicitly focuses on the hotbed of innovation in publicly listed, small to mid-sized companies in North America, Europe and Asia

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Researcher develops flexible PLA that withstands boiling water

First success: a prototype PLA cup that is transparent, extremely tough and does not shrink when filled with boiling water

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Canopy ranking: Lenzing for the first time achieves highest Hot Button category

In its annual ranking of sustainable wood procurement, the Canadian environmental organization Canopy particularly highlights Lenzing’s continuous leadership over the last number of years

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Canopy-Ranking: Lenzing erreicht im „Hot Button Report“ erstmals die beste Kategorie

Die kanadische Umweltorganisation Canopy hebt in ihrem jährlichen Ranking zur nachhaltigen Holzbeschaffung besonders Lenzings kontinuierliche Führungsrolle in den letzten Jahren hervor

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Gruppo Maip, Eastman partner on sustainable automotive materials

Partnership allows to develop specialty plastic formulations for automakers to meet their high targets for sustainable content and replacement of fossile-based materials

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How the bioeconomy contributes to the European Green Deal

Under Horizon 2020, the European Commission already dedicated €3.85 billion of public funds into bioeconomy projects over the past seven years

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Biodegradable: The Hohenstein Seal for Biodegradable Products

Responsibility at the End of the Product Life Cycle

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Bioabbaubar: Das Hohenstein-Siegel für biologisch abbaubare Produkte

Verantwortung am Ende des Produkt-Lebenszyklus

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EU defines sustainable plastic manufacturing in draft green finance rules

Chemical recycling will need to emit less than manufacturing with virgin materials to be considered 'green'

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INEOS Styrolution and Ferrero explore advanced recycling for future packaging solutions

Aim is to develop a process to convert complex plastic waste back to fully recyclable materials

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24 November 202017 November 2020

Cucumber Peels for Ecofriendly Food Packaging

Are you throwing away the cucumber peels after preparing your salad? You may soon have them back in your kitchen as the eco-friendly packaging material for food items

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Bioo launches biological battery that feeds on soil and uses plants to produce electricity

Installed underground, Bioo Panel visually fits into the landscape of any yard, garden or park and constantly produces electricity during day and night, regardless of weather conditions

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Groundbreaking ruling by the European Court of Justice for the future of European CBD

An EU Member State may not prohibit the marketing of cannabidiol (CBD) legally produced in another EU country

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Verpackungen in der Gastronomie: Schulze plant Mehrweg-Pflicht

Umweltministerin Schulze hat in einem Interview mit dem SWR eine entsprechende Novelle des Verpackungsgesetzes angekündigt

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Reuben Selby Showcases Infinited Fiber in Paris Fashion Week Debut

In his debut collection, the regenerated fibers in the textiles are created out of 100% post-consumer textile waste

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This tableware made from sugarcane and bamboo breaks down in 60 days

Naturalfibres together with waste bagasse as an ecofriendly alternative  

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Einweggeschirr aus Bagasse und Bambus baut sich in 60 Tagen biologisch ab

Naturfasermaterial und Überreste der Zuckerproduktion ergeben umweltfreundliche Alternative

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Pyrolysis oil better applicable due to lower acidity

Researchers cooperative were able to low the acidity via esterification and the pyrolysis liquid is expected to be used even as a sustainable marine diesel

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Loop Industries challenged by setbacks and legal strife

Last month, company disclosed it was being sued by investors and that federal regulators had issued it a subpoena for documents

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23 November 20209 September 2021

IIT Guwahati develops method to turn industrial waste into chemicals

Researchers at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Guwahati, have formulated efficient "pincer" catalytic systems that transform industrial or biomass wastes into valuable chemicals

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Total and ADNOC  sign strategic framework agreement on CO2 emission reductions and CCUS

ADNOC and Total will jointly explore opportunities to reduce CO₂ emissions, improve energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy for oil and gas operations

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Court of Justice of the European Union: A Member State may not prohibit the marketing of cannabidiol (CBD) lawfully produced in another Member State when it is extracted from the Cannabis sativa plant in its entirety and not solely from its fibre and seeds

That prohibition may however be justified by the objective of protecting public health but must not go beyond what is necessary in order to attain it

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Gerichtshof der Europäischen Union: Ein Mitgliedstaat darf die Vermarktung von in einem anderen Mitgliedstaat rechtmäßig hergestelltem Cannabidiol (CBD) nicht verbieten, wenn es aus der gesamten Cannabis-sativa-Pflanze und nicht nur aus ihren Fasern und Samen gewonnen wird

Ein solches Verbot kann jedoch durch ein Ziel des Schutzes der öffentlichen Gesundheit gerechtfertigt sein, darf aber nicht über das hinausgehen, was zur Erreichung dieses Ziels erforderlich ist

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Project aims to cut microplastics in pharmaceutical and chemical industries

University spin-out Naturbeads is working with ChiralVision to replace plastic microbeads in the chemical industry with biodegradable ones made of cellulose

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Statusbericht der deutschen Kreislaufwirtschaft 2020

Eine systemrelevante Branche präsentiert positive Circular-Economy-Ergebnisse