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5 May 202528 April 2025

Französisches Start-up entwickelt biosourciertes Polymer als Plastikalternative für Industrieunternehmen

Start-up Porträt: Lactips - Natürliche Revolution gegen Mikroplastik in der Industrie

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Zenni Optical Introduces EcoBloomz™: Effortlessly Sustainable Frames for Stylish Everyday Wear

Launching this Earth Month, the new eco-conscious frames will be available April 14, and are made from recycled and renewable materials

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Multifilament spinning of mechanically recycled polypropylene from post-consumer sources for a circular economy in textile applications

TU Dresden researchers examining methods of effective utilization and plasticwaste recycling in high-performance applications

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2 May 202525 April 2025

Worley: Accelerating e-Methanol production in collaboration with Topsoe in the US Midwest

We’ve entered into a collaboration with decarbonization technology expert Topsoe to accelerate standardized, modular e-Methanol production plants in the US Midwest

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Millionen-Förderung durch VolkswagenStiftung: „Biofabrik“ soll Mikroplastik reduzieren

Das Projekt "HotCircularity - Nutzung thermophiler Archaea für die Herstellung biologisch abbaubarer Alternativen zu Mikroplastik aus Biodieselabfallprodukten" will Mikroplastik durch natürliche Lipide ersetzen

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Rice straw by-products as an efficient and sustainable solution for the construction and renovation of buildings

The STRAWMAT Operational Group focuses on boosting the economic activity of the rice sector through the valorization of the rice straw by-product as an efficient and sustainable solution for the construction sector

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Innovations with eggshells

Eggshells are a niche feedstock today, but ecological and geopolitical pressures could soon favour a faster adoption of this widely available byproduct

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Chemiker entwickeln durchsichtiges Holz

Der Wissenschaftler Bharat Baruah von der Kennesaw State University hat zusammen mit seinem Team sogenanntes transparentes Holz aus Zellulose entwickelt

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Kennesaw State researcher tackling sustainability through use of transparent wood

Researcher Bharat Baruah and alumna Ridham Raval from the Kennesaw State University are developing entirely natural materials to replace epoxy in transparent wood products

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30 April 202525 April 2025

Energiequelle launches its first hydrogen project in Finland

The city of Oulu and Energiequelle Finland have reached an agreement on the construction of a hydrogen production plant and a hydrogen refuelling station

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Energiequelle startet mit der Planung des ersten eigenen Wasserstoffprojektes in Finnland

Die Stadt Oulu und Energiequelle Finnland haben eine Vereinbarung über den Bau einer Wasserstoffproduktionsanlage sowie einer Wasserstofftankstelle getroffen

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COM4PHA: new biodegradable bioplastics for cosmetics, food and agricultural packaging

The project is committed to developing new formulations of bioplastics based on the PHAs group to promote new lines of product development based on these biodegradable materials

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Lignin: a sustainable solution for future energy storage

The SmartRecovery project aimed to transition Finnish industries towards bio-based solutions by facilitating the commercialisation of lignin and introducing new lignin-based products to the market

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Biobasierte Wirtschaft kann auf Holz nicht verzichten

Thünen-Paper 264 erläutert Diskussionsergebnisse zu Kreislaufwirtschaft und Kaskadennutzung

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Greener Cement and CCUS – IDTechEx Explores Decarbonizing Cement

Green cement technologies including supplementary cementitious materials and emerging production processes you may find in IDTechEx's forecasting

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Reduce, reuse and repair – #ForOurPlanet 2025 campaign launches

Our annual initiative is back with a bang, as we go all out on the circular economy in a bid to make the EU economy grow more efficiently and even more sustainably

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29 April 202523 April 2025

Prometheus Fuels: Our First Product

Orders for the first million tons of the fuel are sold out

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Emirates Biotech: Samsung E&A errichtet PLA-Komplex in Abu Dhabi

Samsung E&A wird im Rahmen eines EPC-Auftrags die Projektierung, die Beschaffung und den Bau des PLA-Komplexes übernehmen

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Electronic waste: how do we process it?

Three quarters of all discarded telephones, computers and kitchen equipment is being exported abroad; to Africa for instance

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Technip Energies awarded a FEED contract for Jet Zero’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel project in Australia

The FEED covers an extensive package of engineering activities, documentation and planning to refine the cost estimate for the project and develop detailed timelines

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So lässt sich Naturkautschuk aus Reifen zurückgewinnen

Im Way2K 2025 Interview beschreibt Entex-Geschäftsführer Sebastian Rust die neuesten Entwicklungen zum Altreifenrecycling und zur Kreislaufwirtschaft

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Opinion: We are still at the beginning of the circular economy in many areas

VDMA interview on the way to K 2025 with Sebastian Rust, managing director at Entex, about wastetyre recycling and circulareconomy

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Neue Biomüll-Regel gilt ab Mai: 2.500 Euro Bußgeld bei Missachtung

Als "kompostierbar" beworbene Biomüllbeutel aus abbaubarem Plastik können in den meisten Kommunen nicht verarbeitet werden - ein Problem für die Verbraucher

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28 April 202523 April 2025

Paebbl starts operating its continuous demo plant, a world-first for CO₂ mineralisation

Innovative carbon-storing product serves as a valuable supplementary cementitious material for the construction industry

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Modern Meadow and Bellroy Partner on Carry Products Made of Next-Generation Material

Bellroy to debut products made with Modern Meadow’s renewable carbon-based and recyclable material, INNOVERA™

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Planet Smart Launches to Address Global Plastic Crisis of the $194 Billion Disposable Hygiene Market

Introduces first made-to-scale, naturally biodegradable super absorbent polymer (bioSAP) without harmful microplastics

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Eco-Products and DNO Produce Help Bring Environmental Sustainability to K-12 School Cafeterias

The new packaging features molded fiber bases and plant-based lidding film

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Wie kann die Chemieindustrie defossilisiert werden?

Neuer Bericht präsentiert zehn Politikvorschläge für eine Zukunft mit erneuerbarem Kohlenstoff

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Circularise’s digital product passports drive material traceability and circularity in partnership with Teijin

These passports, developed using Circularise’s product traceability platform, enhance data transparency within the materials supply chain

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Living fungus-based building material repairs itself for over a month

The root-like mycelium of a fungus and bacteria cells could eventually offer a sustainable alternative for high-emission building materials like concrete

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25 April 202529 April 2025

Green Lead Markets: Perspectives of the Industry

Until May 31, 2025, the Competence Centre on Climate Change Mitigation in Energy-Intensive Industries (KEI) will identify the opportunities and challenges the German industry faces

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KEI startet Befragung zum Thema „Grüne Leitmärkte: Die Perspektive der Industrie“ 

Bis zum 31. Mai 2025 will das Kompetenzzentrum KEI die branchenspezifischen sowie übergreifenden Einschätzungen der Industrie zu einer effizienten Schaffung grüner Leitmärkte erfassen

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Covation Biomaterials Announces Launch of BioPTMEG at Chinaplas

Bio-based alternative to petroleum-based PTMEG to help customers reduce their reliance on non-renewable materials and maintain the durability and resilience of spandex, polyurethanes and thermoplastic elastomers

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The LYCRA Company Previews Bio-Derived LYCRA®EcoMade Fiber at Kingpins Amsterdam

Hosts Virtual Reality Experience “From Farm to Fiber”

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Artificial Photosynthesis: Researchers Mimic Plants

With artificial photosynthesis, mankind could utilise solar energy to bind carbon dioxide and produce hydrogen. Würzburg chemists have taken this one step further

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Künstliche Photosynthese: Forscher ahmen Pflanzen nach

Mit künstlicher Photosynthese könnte die Menschheit die Sonnenenergie nutzen, um Kohlendioxid zu binden und Wasserstoff zu produzieren. Würzburger Chemiker sind hier einen Schritt weitergekommen

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Federal report spotlights urgent need for U.S. biomanufacturing – iFAB Tech Hub is ready to deliver

Developed with input from over 1,800 stakeholders, the report urges more than $15 billion in near-term funding and the creation of a national network of manufacturing facilities

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Cracking form: eggshell innovations tackle plastic and pollution

Biomaterials made from waste eggshell are circular, meaning they come from waste that has been cycled back into the economy as higher value goods

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Emirates Biotech Selects SAMSUNG E&A as Contractor for its PLA Production Plant

SAMSUNG E&A will ensure the Sulzer technology and proprietary equipment will be integrated flawlessly into the PLA production facility

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How Wrangler created affordable ‘circular’ jeans for Walmart

Although limited in scope, the Kontoor subsidiary's effort offers valuable lessons for sustainability professionals

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24 April 202517 April 2025

Keeping Carbon Circular: PtX Lab Lausitz’s Vision for Sustainable Fuels and Chemicals

PtX Lab Lausitz is a competence center that aims to accelerate the fast and sustainable market ramp-up of Power-to X (PtX) products based on green hydrogen

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From CO₂ to Sustainable Materials: CO₂SMOS Delivers Key Results for Circular Bio-Based Industries

The CO₂SMOS project concludes its EU-funded research, marking a significant step forward in the development of CO₂-based bioproducts and sustainable materials

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Polystyvert expands its technology platform to thermoplastics and becomes UpSolv

This first commercial plant is a crucial milestone as it will allow the technology platform to be deployed even faster to new applications with proven technology

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Continental bringt nachhaltigen Funkschlüssel aus bio-basiertem Kunststoff auf den Markt

Continental vollzieht derzeit einen kontinuierlichen Wandel hin zu noch umweltbewussteren Lösungen

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Continental launches sustainable key fob made with bio-sourced plastic

Continental is gradually making a shift towards offering solutions that are environmentally conscious

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TECNARO erhält FSC®- und PEFC™-Zertifizierung durch DIN CERTCO

Zertifizierte Nachhaltigkeit für Biokunststoff-Compounds ARBOFORM®, ARBOBLEND® und ARBOFILL® Ilsfeld

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TECNARO receives FSC® and PEFC™ certification from DIN CERTCO

Certified sustainability for bioplastics compounds ARBOFORM®, ARBOBLEND®, and ARBOFILL®

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National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology Urges Swift Action to Protect U.S. National Security

Emerging biotechnology is key for U.S. to remain dominant and secure future economic growth in a new era of global competition

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Transparent paper-based material can hold boiling water and degrade in deep ocean in under a year

A Japanese research team has developed a paper-based, clear, biodegradable material that can stand up to liquids for several hours, even those that have been heated, allowing them to replace plastic cups, straws, and other everyday objects

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Material aus Zellulose könnte Einwegplastik ersetzen

Ein Becher aus "transparentem Karton" ohne Innenbeschichtung konnte brühend heißes Wasser drei Stunden halten, zudem lässt sich das Material einfach komplett wasserdicht machen