20 November 202316 November 2023 Hunderte von giftigen Chemikalien in recyceltem Kunststoff Wissenschaftler halten recycelte Kunststoffe für die meisten Zwecke für ungeeignet
17 November 202313 November 2023 AFRY engineering partner in biorefinery project turning harmful seaweed into valuable products Origin by Ocean and AFRY have entered a collaborative engineering collaboration to plan an industrial-scale biorefinery for processing bio-based seaweed products in Finland. The conceptual study phases aim to define production concepts and the steps required to construct a biorefinery. Origin by Ocean’s first algae biorefinery in Finland is projected to reach full production capacity by 2027
Spargelschalen für Kunststoffe: IfBB zeigt neuen Bioverbundwerkstoff auf der Agritechnica 2023 Neben Ernterückständen bei Kartoffel oder Zuckerrübe lassen sich auch Spargelschalen insbesondere als Füllstoffe für biobasierte Kunststoffe nutzen, wo sie das bisher gebrauchte Holz ersetzen
Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Industry Advances Sustainability with $185M Investment in Recycled Content Resin Technologies The EPS Industry has collectively invested over $185 million in technology to integrate recycled content from used EPS packaging into various applications, with 79 million pounds of capacity already operational and an additional 150 million pounds planned. These advancements, powered by chemistry innovations, are enabling the production of recycled content resin, which can be used in the manufacturing of new materials, fostering increased sustainability in many sectors
Lignin coating makes geotextiles made from environmentally friendly natural fibers durable The German Institutes of Textile and Fiber Research Denkendorf (DITF) are developing a bio-based protective coating that extends their service life
Ligninbeschichtung macht Geotextilien aus umweltfreundlichen Naturfasern haltbar Die Deutschen Institute für Textil- und Faserforschung Denkendorf (DITF) wollen eine biobasierte Schutzbeschichtung entwickeln, die deren Lebensdauer verlängert
Emerging Molecules Produced Through Industrial Biomanufacturing White biotechnology not only reduces society's dependence on fossil fuels, but also consumes less energy, generates minimal waste, and produces more environmentally friendly products
AkzoNobel uses rapeseed and pine rosin to create first bio-based interior coating for KIA Motors KIA Motors is using bio-based paint supplied by AkzoNobel for the inside of its new EV9 electric SUV. It’s the first time the vehicle manufacturer has specified an interior bio-based coating
AkzoNobel verwendet Raps- und Kiefernharz zur Herstellung der ersten biobasierten Innenbeschichtung für KIA Motors KIA Motors verwendet für den Innenraum seines neuen Elektro-Geländewagens EV9 einen biobasierten Lack von AkzoNobel. Es ist das erste Mal, dass der Fahrzeughersteller eine biobasierte Innenbeschichtung spezifiziert hat
16 November 202317 November 2023 Winter Special 2023 – 20% discount on market and trend reports on renewable carbon until 31 January 2024 From advanced recycling technologies, over bio- and CO2-based chemicals, building blocks and polymers to specific polymer insights: The latest nova-Institute reports around renewable carbon markets are available for a special price
Winter-Special 2023 – 20% Rabatt auf Markt- und Trendberichte rund um erneuerbaren Kohlenstoff bis 31. Januar 2024 Von neuartigen Recycling-Technologien über bio- und CO2-basierte Chemikalien, Building Blocks und Polymere bis hin zu spezifischen Polymer-Erkenntnissen: Die aktuellen Berichte des nova-Instituts rund um erneuerbaren Kohlenstoff sind zum Sonderpreis erhältlich
What does carbon management really mean and involve? New thinking and terminology is needed to meet climate goals and secure sustainable carbon supply
MIT design would harness 40 percent of the sun’s heat to produce clean hydrogen fuel Conventional systems for producing hydrogen depend on fossil fuels, but the new system uses only solar energy
Thermochemischer Wasserstoff: Solar-Reaktor soll umweltfreundlichen Treibstoff herstellen Solarer thermochemischer Wasserstoff (STCH) ist eine völlig emissionsfreie Alternative, da er ausschließlich aus erneuerbarer Sonnenenergie erzeugt wird
DMC opens new lab in Research Triangle Park, NC – New 9,500 Square Foot R&D Facility The facility is home to DMC’s workflows in strain and metabolic engineering, high throughput testing, as well as bench and pilot scale fermentation
Braskem and Oxiteno sign a partnership to supply bio-attributed ethylene Oxiteno intends to create new sustainable solutions with this new supply
Kaffe Bueno Inaugurates The World’s First Coffee Biorefinery Kaffe Bueno has marked a significant milestone in sustainable innovation with the inauguration of the world’s first coffee biorefinery in Rødovre, Denmark. This pivotal moment signifies a major step in the company’s journey towards unlocking the latent potential of coffee
cycora® Joins GANNI’s ‘Fabrics of The Future’ Initiative The Danish affordable luxury brand is featuring Ambercycle's regenerated polyester cycora® as part of its GANNI SPORT collection and intends to use the next-gen material in future styles and collections
Going underground: Policy progress on Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) CCUS is expected to be a vital part of the least-cost net-zero energy system of the future
Husky Wins Plastics Industry Association Bioplastics Innovation Award The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) announced Husky Technologies (Husky), as the winner of PLASTICS’ 2023 Innovation in Bioplastics Award. The announcement came as part of PLASTICS’ eighth annual, online #BioplasticsWeek awareness and education event
Husky gewinnt Innovationspreis für Biokunststoffe Der Verleihung des Innovationspreises für Biokunststoffe durch den US-Kunststoffverband Plastics erfolgt auf der Kunststoffmesse NPE 2024 in Orlando
15 November 202315 November 2023 Call for Abstracts – CO₂-based Fuels and Chemicals Conference 2024 Only two weeks left to follow the call for abstracts and posters
OMV and Interzero establish joint venture to build and operate Europe’s largest sorting facility for chemical recycling Production start of the new plant is expected to take place in 2026. Around 120 new jobs will be created at the new site
OMV und Interzero gründen Joint Venture für Bau und Betrieb Europas größter Sortieranlage für chemisches Recycling Der Produktionsstart der neuen Anlage soll 2026 erfolgen. Insgesamt werden rund 120 neue Arbeitsplätze an dem neuen Standort geschaffen
Avantium awarded Gold Medal in sustainability for the second consecutive year by EcoVadis This award places Avantium in the top 2% of companies globally (cross sector) rated by EcoVadis
3D printed reactor core makes solar fuel production more efficient Using a new 3D printing technique, researchers at ETH Zurich have developed special ceramic structures for a solar reactor. Initial testing show that these structures can boost the production yield of solar fuels
3D-gedruckter Reaktorkern macht solare Treibstoffproduktion effizienter Mittels einer neuen 3D-Drucktechnik können Forschende der ETH Zürich komplexe Keramikstrukturen für den Solarreaktor herstellen, mit denen sich die Ausbeute des Solartreibstoffs deutlich steigern lässt
The ECN asks for bio-waste recycling targets in proposed recast of the EU waste law The European Compost Network ECN welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the Commission’s public consultation concerning the new proposal for a revised waste framework directive (WFD), focusing on food and textiles aspect
Microbial Upcycling of Waste PET to Adipic Acid A de novo biosynthesis pathway is reported in the bacterium Escherichia coli to convert terephthalate waste from post-consumer and industrial PET samples into the industrial chemical and nylon precursor adipic acid
Plastikfressende Bakterien verwandeln Abfall in nützliche Ausgangsstoffe für andere Produkte Mikrobielles Upcycling von PET-Abfällen
14 November 20238 November 2023 Checking items of clothing using a smartphone, AI and infrared spectroscopy The technology could be used to optimize the recycling of old clothing, waste apparel could be sorted according to type
Kleider-Check mit Smartphone, KI und Infrarot-Spektroskopie Die Technologie könnte das Recycling von Altkleidern optimieren und die sortenreine Trennung von Altkleidern ermöglichen
Methanol, the engine for energy transition The environmental benefits make green methanol an appealing option in the context of energetical transition
Wonderfeel Announces Innovative Bio-Assimilative Packaging Technology for its Refill Program The Wonderfeel Youngr™ refill pouch is one of the first-ever packaging solutions that's both 100% recyclable and biodegradable in the nutraceutical industry
Carbios: Bau- und Betriebsgenehmigung für die weltweit erste PET-Biorecyclinganlage Recyclinglösung für PET-Abfälle im industriellen Maßstab und damit ein alternativer Rohstoff zu neuen Monomeren auf fossiler Basis
In Italy, a bio-waste plant proves a regenerative bioeconomy is possible Acqua & Sole, a bio-waste plant in the Lombardy region of northern Italy, embodies many of the principles promoted by the regenerative bioeconomy
Efficient Biohybrid Batteries Fast-Charging Hybrid Microbial Fuel Cell and CO2 Electrolyzer, Based on Formic Acid
Effiziente Hybridbatterie Schnell ladende mikrobielle Brennstoffzelle und CO2-Elektrolyseur auf der Basis von Ameisensäure
13 November 20238 November 2023 Gerresheimer partners with Rezemo for bio-based closures Innovative bio-based closures to fit glass packaging solutions for cosmetics, food and beverages, and pharmaceuticals
Gerresheimer kooperiert mit Rezemo für bio-basierte Verschlüsse Innovative biobasierte Verschlüsse für Glasverpackungen in den Bereichen Kosmetik, Lebensmittel und Getränke sowie Pharma
AIMPLAS is developing food and cosmetic packaging products from ocean by-products such as fish gelatine and fishing nets within the EcoeFISHent project 34 partners from 7 different countries participate in this initiative which aims to promote a demonstrable and replicable cluster for eco-efficient valorization of fishing and fish industries side-streams
Solugen and ADM Announce Strategic Partnership to Meet Increasing Demand for Sustainable Products with New Biomanufacturing Facility in the U.S. Midwest Solugen will build a new 500,000-square-foot biomanufacturing facility to develop new, innovative biomaterials for various applications
“Die Carbon2Chem®-Kerntechnologie ist ein Grundstein für zukünftige CCU-Technologien” Nachlese der 6. Konferenz zur nachhaltigen chemischen Konversion in der Industrie am 17. Oktober 2023
Lummus Acquires Acrylic Acid and Acrylates Technology Acquisition expands Lummus’ propylene offering, providing an enhanced, integrated platform of solutions for acrylic acid and acrylates production
Yagi Launching Cotton iD, a proprietary system for clarifying the traceability of organic cotton From field to yarn; Partnership with Nahar Spinning Mills Limited and our group company Yamaya Orimono to achieve reliable traceability
Methanol statt Wasserstoff: Alternativer Energieträger wäre wirtschaftlich konkurrenzfähig und überall einsatzbar Simulationsstudie der TU Berlin vergleicht Kosten über 71 Jahre an Wetterdaten
10 November 20238 November 2023 Generating clean electricity with chicken feathers Turning unused waste from food production into clean energy: Researchers at ETH Zurich and Nanyang Technological University Singapore are using chicken feathers to make fuel cells more cost-effective and sustainable
Mit Hühnerfedern grünen Strom produzieren Aus ungenutzten Abfällen der Nahrungsproduktion wird saubere Energie: Forschende der ETH Zürich und der Technischen Universität Nanyang nutzen Hühnerfedern, um Brennstoffzellen kostengünstiger und nachhaltiger zu gestalten
UFOP publishes status report “Biodiesel & Co. 2022/2023” The report makes clear that the EU Commission is overtaking itself with its proposals within the framework of the "Green Deal", but at the same time is putting on the brakes when it comes to practical implementation and impact assessments in the member states
Eco-friendly artificial turf: a sports pitch that’s good for people and the environment Researchers at the University of Stuttgart along with TECNARO are now developing an artificial turf with an infill that biodegrades as soon as it leaves the pitch