27 October 20209 September 2021 ANL releases 2020 updates to GREET Models Major expansion and updates to the GREET Models for 2020 include a new “E-fuel” tab that covers several e-fuel production pathways and a carbon capture and storage option
The European Forest Strategy takes a step forward The EU Forest Strategy will need to be consistent with other relevant policies in place at different levels to enable local players to benefit fully from it
Our bio-based Pebax® material, in the heart of the Wave Rider 24 of Mizuno Mizuno launches the new Wave Rider 24 with a bio-based Pebax Rnew wave plate
26 October 202021 October 2020 The path forward for a green transition highlighted at EFIB2020 Conference focused on advancing the green economy with biotechnology innovation and included 24 sessions with over 100 speakers
Flagship EU project aiming to replace toxic solvents with renewable alternatives launches today The new ReSolute project is addressing the need for plant-based, higher-performing and safer chemicals in Europe
Baumrinde als Werkstoff der Zukunft Keine Zauberei: Unter dem Namen "Patronus" werden Wein- und Bierkühler aus biologisch abbaubarer Baumrinde hergestellt
ADM and Spiber to Partner on Production of Innovative Biobased Polymers Companies ally their skills to expand the production of Spiber’s innovative Brewed Protein™ polymers for use in apparel and other consumer products
Plans for UK First Plastic to Hydrogen Facility at Protos Approved £7m development will transform how plastic waste is dealt with in the region - treating up to 35 tonnes of unrecyclable plastics a day and using it to create a local source of hydrogen
Virtuelle Baustelle zeigt Einsatzmöglichkeiten für nachwachsende Bau- und Dämmstoffe Themenseite der FNR erleichtert Verbrauchern die Produktauswahl
Porsche is researching synthetic fuels to make gas-powered cars sustainable Synthetic fuel produced out of hydrogen and CO2 shares properties with kerosene, diesel and gasoline produced from crude oil, Porsche says
Article in Science: Solid oxide electrolysis cell technology to unlock the full potential of renewable power SOEC is a core technology in power-to-X solutions and offers major advantages over alternative electrolysis technologies
Himachal Duo Turn Pine Needles to Tableware, Make Profits While Preventing Fires The duo’s intent was not only to protect the environment but also to eliminate the rampant use of plastic in regular-use items
23 October 202020 October 2020 INOVYN supplies its next generation of sustainable PVC to ‘The Hope Project’ BIOVYNTM is a specialist grade of PVC made using a renewable feedstock derived from wood-based residue from the forestry industry
NENU2PHAR Project Kick-Off New project will develop an original route of production PHA bioplastics from microalgae biomass and selection of bacteria strains
PepsiCo Deutschland leistet signifikanten Beitrag zur Transformation des Getränkemarkts: 100% recycelte PET-Flaschen bis Ende 2021 7 Millionen Euro Investitionen für die Umstellung in Deutschland
Hyundai Motor’s Delivery of XCIENT Fuel Cell Trucks in Europe Heralds Its Commercial Truck Expansion to Global Markets First seven units of the world’s first mass-produced heavy-duty fuel cell truck delivered to customers in Switzerland start hauling today, emitting only water vapor
Biokerosin: Auf dem Weg zum klimaneutralen Fliegen Zwei Prozent jeder Tankfüllung deutscher Flugzeuge sollen bis 2030 aus E-Kerosin bestehen. Zum CO2-neutralen Fliegen fehlen dann allerdings immer noch 98 Prozent
Bacterial cellulose degradation system could give boost to biofuels production New findings of Japanese researchers could help reduce the cost and environmental impact of the use of biomass, including biofuel production
The Revolutionary Technology that coverts Green Energy to Liquid Fuel using waste CO2 The new MefCO2 project aims to eliminate energy fluctuations in green energy production by transforming intermittent renewables into dispensable energy
Cyanobacteria as “green” catalysts in biotechnology Cyanobacteria are environmentally friendly and readily available biocatalysts for the production of new chemicals
Cyanobakterien als „grüne“ Katalysatoren in der Biotechnologie Cyanobakterien sind umweltfreundliche und gut verfügbare Biokatalysatoren zur Herstellung neuer Chemikalien
Host Systems for the Production of Recombinant Spider Silk This review discusses the recent advances in exploiting an increasingly diverse range of host platforms in the heterologous production of recombinant spidroins
22 October 202017 December 2024 Free webinar: All About RC(I) Discussing the Renewable Carbon Strategy and Initiative
Plastic packaging waste: EU needs to boost recycling to achieve ambitions Scale of the challenges facing the Member States should not be underestimated
Verpackungsabfälle aus Kunststoff: Die EU muss mehr recyceln, um ihre Ziele zu erreichen Ausmaß der Herausforderungen für die Mitgliedstaaten ist nicht zu unterschätzen
SOL Group invests with CropEnergies €15 million in the recovery of biogenic CO2 by alcoholic fermentation in Belgium From 2021 up to 65,000 tonnes of biogenic CO2 of the highest purity will be captured annually
Research to develop more efficient methods of recycling composite materials Results of a new project will run into new affordable composite thermoplastic products made from recycled materials
Schwarz Gruppe testet chemisches Recycling Im Rahmen eines Pilotprojektes mit SABIC sollen aus chemisch recycelten gemischten Kunststoffabfällen neue Verpackungen für Karotten hergestellt werden
Chemport Europe presents Saccharide Agenda for the Northern Netherlands “Saccharide offers opportunities for chemistry and agriculture”
Global Acrylic Acid Derivatives Market Overview Competitions Analysis by Manufacturers and Forecast to 2026
The construction of UPM’s innovative biochemicals facility starts in Germany The biorefinery investment of EUR 550 million is a major milestone in UPM’s strategic transformation
Bio-Kunststoffe aus Holz: UPM beginnt mit dem Bau einer weltweit einzigartigen Bioraffinerie in Leuna Insgesamt 550 Millionen Euro investiert UPM in den Bau der Bioraffinerie
Chevron Phillips Chemical successfully completes first U.S. commercial scale production of circular polyethylene from recycled mixed-waste plastics Chevron Phillips Chemical (CPChem) today announced success in its first commercial scale production of polyethylene using advanced recycling technology
21 October 202021 October 2020 nova-Experts introduced: Pauline Ruiz (M. Sc.) Polymer science, Life Cycle Assessment and sustainable chemistry
Newlight Technologies Completes $45MM Series F Expansion Finance Round Single-use plastic demand is on the rise, driven by the world's need for products that promote hygiene and convenience
Lactips builds its future with a new plant in the Gier Valley Redevelopment and extension of a former regional industrial site to bring it into line with ecological standards
CO2 als Rohstoff: Geförderte Versuchsanlage in Betrieb Das Rheticus-Projekt beweist, wie die Power-to-X Idee erfolgreich in die Praxis umgesetzt werden kann
Coca-Cola in Western Europe transitions to 100% recycled plastic (rPET) bottles in two more markets Transition to 100% rPET confirmed the Netherlands and in Norway - important transition from use of new virgin oil-based plastic in PET bottles towards a local closed-loop recycling system
DNFI Innovation in Natural Fibres Award 2020: Dr. Noureddine Abidi Wins 2020 Award “Production of bioplastic films from low-quality cotton fibers”
Messer baut neue CO2-Rückgewinnungsanlage in Frankreich Neues Werk soll Messer's CO2-Quellen weiter diversifizieren und so eine zuverlässige Gasversorgung der Kundschaft gewährleisten
Messer to build CO2-recovery unit at Vertex Bioenergy site in France The new plant is part of Messer’s long-term strategy to continue to diversify its CO2 sourcing and to ensure a reliable gas supply
Why the search for the perfect vegan leather starts on the forest floor One of the biggest challenges with fungi-derived leather is making a uniform "mat" with consistent thickness, appearance and color, while to balance durability with biodegradability
Canada to ban single-use plastics such as bags, straws by end of 2021 Canada plans to ban plastic checkout bags and straws along with four other single-use plastic consumer items that are hard to recycle
Braskem sets plastic sales record for Brazil in September The increased sales mark a recovery from the sharp declines in plastic demand that hit the country in April and May
20 October 202015 October 2020 Danimer Scientific, a Next Generation Bioplastics Company, to Become a Public Company High-growth industry leader with blue chip customer contracts demonstrating large-scale demand for PHA-based biodegradable plastics
Danimer Scientific: Biokunststoffproduzent fusioniert mit Live Oak Aufstrebender Industrieführer beweist die großflächige Nachfrage nach PHA-basierten bioabbaubaren Kunststoffen mit Blue Chip-Kundenaufträgen
Wärtsilä to supply a major LNG/bioLNG production plant for CO2-neutral transport fuels The Cologne-located plant will liquefy gas from the natural gas grid to produce carbon-neutral LNG. It will have a capacity of approximately 100,000 tons per year