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22 October 20202 December 2020

Biobasierte Additive für Kunststoffe

Studie zeigt Stand, Potenziale und Forschungsbedarf auf

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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

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Schwarz Gruppe testet chemisches Recycling

Im Rahmen eines Pilotprojektes mit SABIC sollen aus chemisch recycelten gemischten Kunststoffabfällen neue Verpackungen für Karotten hergestellt werden

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Chemport Europe presents Saccharide Agenda for the Northern Netherlands

“Saccharide offers opportunities for chemistry and agriculture”

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Global Acrylic Acid Derivatives Market Overview

Competitions Analysis by Manufacturers and Forecast to 2026

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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

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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

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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

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21 October 202021 October 2020

nova-Experts introduced: Pauline Ruiz (M. Sc.)

Polymer science, Life Cycle Assessment and sustainable chemistry

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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

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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

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CO2 als Rohstoff: Geförderte Versuchsanlage in Betrieb

Das Rheticus-Projekt beweist, wie die Power-to-X Idee erfolgreich in die Praxis umgesetzt werden kann

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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

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DNFI Innovation in Natural Fibres Award 2020: Dr. Noureddine Abidi Wins 2020 Award

“Production of bioplastic films from low-quality cotton fibers”

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Messer baut neue CO2-Rückgewinnungsanlage in Frankreich

Neues Werk soll Messer's CO₂-Quellen weiter diversifizieren und so eine zuverlässige Gasversorgung der Kundschaft gewährleisten

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Danimer Scientific: Biokunststoffproduzent fusioniert mit Live Oak

Aufstrebender Industrieführer beweist die großflächige Nachfrage nach PHA-basierten bioabbaubaren Kunststoffen mit Blue Chip-Kundenaufträgen

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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

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Second Life für Plastikmüll

GoPlastikNeutral will Pyrolyse-Wiederverwertung vorantreiben

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Röchling Automotive puts sustainable organic plastic on the market

First company to apply a polylactide-based biopolymer into the automotive sector  

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Röchling Automotive bringt nachhaltigen Biokunststoff auf den Markt

Erstes Unternehmen auf dem Markt, welches ein patentiertes Polylactid-basiertes Biopolymer im Autobau einsetzt

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Perstorp introducing world’s first renewable Oxo products

With 2-EHA Pro and Valeric Acid Pro there is now a renewable alternative to help users lower their carbon footprint

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Amen grows carbon-negative mycelium packaging to ship its candles

New, innovative packaging was created by Grown.bio, based on a process developed by US company Ecovative

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‘World first’ tea capsules made using SABIC’S TRUCIRCLE™ solution for certified circular polypropylene

The launch represented an innovative use of recycled, transparent plastic capsules, representing an exciting step towards a more sustainable future with products which are easier to recycle

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The World’s First Vegan Cactus Leather Boxing Gloves Are Here

Boxing apparel company Sanabul partners with Desserto to debut the world’s first cactus leather boxing gloves

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19 October 202019 October 2020

For the first time the innovation award “Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year” will be granted at the “2^nd International Conference on Cellulose Fibres”, 2–3 February 2021, Cologne (Germany)

The conference will be held as hybrid event – as physical meeting in which an online audience also participates

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Green Deal: Commission adopts new Chemicals Strategy towards a toxic-free environment

The production of chemicals is the fourth major industry sector of the EU, directly employing around 1,2 million people

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Grüner Deal: Kommission verabschiedet neue Chemikalienstrategie für eine schadstofffreie Umwelt

Die Chemikalienproduktion ist der viertgrößte Industriezweig in der EU, in dem rund 1,2 Mio. Menschen direkt beschäftigt sind

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From grapevine waste to a sustainable building material

Grapevine prunings are an abundant source of agricultural crop waste that are now being turned into recycled building materials

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Die grüne Verpackungsalternative

Biokunststofftool und Sonderthemenheft der Öko-Hersteller zu biobasierten Kunststoffen

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Building a guilt-free disposable water bottle: It’s not easy

Estimated break down time of new biodegradable bottle varies based on where it ends up, says Alex Totterman, founder of bottled water company Cove in Culver City

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Techkonzerne investieren Milliarden in umstrittene CO2-Abscheidung

Trotz des Corona-Knicks bei den CO₂-Emissionen gibt es keine Kehrtwende beim Klimaschutz. US-Konzerne und die Internationale Energieagentur werben nun für die teure CO₂-Abscheidungstechnik

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Renewable Energy Group Announces Planned Expansion of Geismar Renewable Diesel Plant to 340 Million Gallons Per Year

New project to provide broad economic and environmental benefits from renewable fuels production

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Monster on the Big Muddy: REG Geismar to expand renewable hydrocarbon production to 340 million gallons

Construction should begin in mid to late 2021 with target mechanical completion date in late 2023

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Spotlight on chemical recycling: Offering a solution towards a circular economy

Chemical Recycling Europe and its members provide a solution to make plastics circular with developing a new range of recycling methods

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Eastman introduces Tritan™ Renew for sustainability without compromise

Sustainable materials provider previews new-generation Tritan copolyester

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R&D solution: new hope for multi-layer materials

Researchers are developing a new recycling method for multi-layered plastic materials within the EU-funded project ENZPLAST2

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Dunkin’ Tests Biodegradable Straws at Select Stores Across the U.S.

About 250 Dunkin’ restaurants in select markets throughout the U.S. have begun testing a new biodegradable straw

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Dutch Zeeland premieres with first stretch of road paved with bio-asphalt

Next Friday the first stretch of road will be constructed in Vlissingen with asphalt that uses plant-based material called lignin to replace petroleum-based bitumen

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16 October 20209 September 2021

Eastman makes the promise of sustainability a reality with Naia™ Renew

Conscious fashion fiber producer launches new traceable, transparent circular portfolio

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Neste on a journey to a carbon neutral future

Neste´s purpose is to create a healthier planet for our children. The company is committed to reduce their customers' climate emissions by 20 million tons annually by 2030, and to reach carbon neutral production by 2035

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TECNARO Chefs Helmut Nägele und Jürgen Pfitzer in den Senat der Wirtschaft Deutschland und den „Senate of Economy Europe“ berufen

TECNARO zählt heute mit seinen ökologischen Werkstoffgruppen ARBOFORM^®, ARBOBLEND^® und ARBOFILL^® zu den führenden Unternehmen der immer schneller wachsenden globalen Biokunststoffbranche

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Nobel Prize for Genome Editing Pioneers

Read our statement on the Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2020 for Emmanuelle Charpentier and Jennifer A. Doudna

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The first ever bio-based HMPE fiber available via FibrXL

FibrXL takes its responsibility towards a sustainable future

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Kohlenstoffspeicher aus dem Labor

Freiburger Forschende erstellen weltweit größte Sammlung an Moosarten für Torfwirtschaft und Wissenschaft

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Carbon Storage from the Lab

Researchers at the University of Freiburg established the world’s largest collection of moss species for the peat industry and science