1 December 20209 September 2021 Circular Plastics Alliance: A step closer to 10 million tonnes of recycled plastics In January 2021, the CPA will deliver three more actions, including a monitoring system to track the plastics materials flows in Europe
NextChem: Neuer Bereich für chemisches Recycling gegründet Ausleger 'MyRechemical' will nicht recyclingfähige Kunststoffabfälle und andere Materialien in verschiedene chemische Produkte umwandeln
Carbios will knock your socks off, produces first clear plastic bottles from enzymatically recycled textile waste With ‘fast fashion’ and record-breaking tons of clothing going into landfills, their tech could help solve a huge global problem
An exclusive interview with Mercedes Alonso, Executive VP Neste In this long exclusive interview, Mercedes Alonso talks about Neste, the circular bioeconomy and the green recovery after the Covid19
Braskem and Haldor Topsoe achieve first production of bio-based MEG from sugar The innovative and sustainable product is the result of technological cooperation that began in 2017 and is widely used in the packaging and textile markets
30 November 202027 November 2020 Braskem wins the Chemical Week’s Sustainability Awards The award was credited to the I'm greenTM portfolio, a family of bioplastics with negative carbon footprint
Braskem gewinnt bei den Sustainability Awards der Chemical Week 2020 Unternehmen erhält die prestigeträchtige Auszeichnung für sein I'm green™ Portfolio
Do you want to learn more about the BioMonitor project? BioMonitor has recently published its latest video on the project, the challenges it wishes to address, as well as its impact, solutions and relevance to the people
Danimer Scientific and Eagle Beverage to Produce Biodegradable Drinking Straws Private-label manufacturer will use Danimer Scientific’s NodaxTM PHA for marine degradable straws with plans to expand into adjacent product categories
German industry against multipliers in biofuels law German government outlined its plans to toughen the country's biofuels legislation in a draft law, proposes lowering the cap of the energy share of crop-based biofuels
Baumrinde als Rohstoffe für Textilien: Schicke Borke Industriedesignerin nutzt die Rinde heimischer Bäume zur Herstellung von Textilien. Dazu musste sie neue Verarbeitungstechniken entwickeln
Michelin and Pyrowave join forces to industrialize an innovative plastic waste recycling technology Pyrowave, a pioneer in the electrification of chemical processes and plastics recycling, and Michelin agree to industrialize an innovative plastic waste recycling technology
Bioeconomy on the upswing in the crisis – global Summit The bioeconomy is in demand and is increasingly penetrating the economy
Bioökonomie im Aufschwung in der Krise Biokonomie ist gefragt und durchdringt die Wirtschaft zunehmend
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
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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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]
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
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
Braskem: Resin producer plans huge increase in PCR sales 'I’m green' portfolio was expanded in 2019 to include 100% post-consumer PP
Hemp Clothing Firm CanvaLoop Launches Kickstarter for Hemp-Based Jeans Fibers from Himalayan hemp plants utilizing significantly less water than cotton
Hanfunternehmen CanvaLoop startet Kickstarter-Kampagne für Hanfjeans Fasern von Hanfpflanzen aus dem Himalaya verbrauchen deutlich weniger Wasser als Baumwolle
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
Hydrogen produced from nuclear will be considered ‘low-carbon’, EU official says Nuclear power is indeed not mentioned in the EU’s hydrogen strategy
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
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
Bacteria use task division when breaking down plastic DSMZ researchers outline mechanisms of marine bacterial communities degrading plastic materials
Bakterielle Arbeitsteilung beim Abbau von Plastik DSMZ-Forscherinnen skizzieren Mechanismen für die Aufspaltung von Kunststoff durch marine Bakteriengemeinschaften
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
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
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
Energiesektor im Wandel: Darum setzen Politik und Wirtschaft jetzt auf Power-to-Methane Gigantischer Zukunftsmarkt, Deutschland hat dank innovativer Unternehmen Potenzial zum Technologieführer
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
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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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
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
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
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
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
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
Biodegradable: The Hohenstein Seal for Biodegradable Products Responsibility at the End of the Product Life Cycle
Bioabbaubar: Das Hohenstein-Siegel für biologisch abbaubare Produkte Verantwortung am Ende des Produkt-Lebenszyklus
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'
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
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
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
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
UPM joins the Renewable Carbon Initiative to change the foundation of chemical industry
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