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14 September 20209 September 2021

Entfernung von Klimagas aus der Luft: Warum der CO2-Staubsauger keine Wundermaschine ist

Um ihre Klimaziele zu erreichen, wird die Menschheit auch CO₂ aus der Luft wieder einfangen müssen. Die Technik hat aber auch ihre Schattenseiten

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Essential Requirements for Packaging should consider benefits of bioplastics

Currently, EU legislation defines a ‘hierarchy’ in waste management, where waste prevention and re-use are the most preferred options, followed by recycling

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Bioabfälle als wertvoller Rohstoff für Hightech-Produkte

Innovationscluster „Waste2Value – Mikroorganismen verändern die Westpfalz“ soll den wirtschaftlichen Strukturwandel durch biotechnologische – bioverfahrenstechnische Innovationen voranbringen

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Are all renewable aviation fuels equally sustainable?

This article focuses on dedicated lipids (fats) to renewable aviation fuels production

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Microbes working together multiply biomass conversion possibilities

With the race for renewable energy sources in full swing, plants offer one of the most promising candidates for replacing crude oil

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Strukturfarben aus Cellulose-Polymeren

Selbstorganisation von responsiven photonischen Biomaterialien in „flüssigen Murmeln“

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11 September 20208 September 2020

BASF signs agreements with New Energy for uptake of pyrolysis oil derived from waste tires and for a joint feasibility study

Pyrolysis oil from end-of-life tires as an additional raw material source next to oil from mixed plastic waste

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BASF unterzeichnet Vereinbarungen mit New Energy über die Abnahme von Pyrolyseöl aus Altreifen und eine gemeinsame Machbarkeitsstudie

Pyrolyseöl aus Altreifen neben Öl aus gemischten Kunststoffabfällen als zusätzliche Rohstoffquelle

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TOMS is expanding its sustainability efforts using carbon-negative material

Company to add the innovative I'm green^TM bio-based EVA from Braskem to its framework of earth-friendly materials

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Expert view: The future is in our hands – recognising the true potential of next generation carbon capture technology

While the EU wants to cut CO₂ emissions by 40% compared to 1990 levels, consumer demand for materials with significant carbon footprint is increasing

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Hintergrundpapier: Plastikpolitik in Deutschland und der EU

Aktuelle Gesetze und Initiativen

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L&T Hydrocarbon Engineering signs MoU with NTPC for CO2 to Methanol Plants

LTHE delivers 'design to build' engineering and construction solutions across the hydrocarbon spectrum

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Introducing Global Searchable CCU Map, Updated LCA TEA Guidelines

Geographic Information System analysis in our global tracker of research, policy, and startup locations provides deep insights into the confluence of research, commercialization, and policy drivers

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Can yeast oil save rainforests from palm oil plantation pressure?

Palm oil is cheap, plentiful, and extremely useful — but its production involves destroying tropical rainforests. Startups are racing to replace palm oil with oil from yeast cultures. Can they beat palm oil's low price?

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Haldor Topsoe joins ambitious sustainable fuel project in Denmark

The project aims to develop a ground-breaking hydrogen and sustainable fuel facility based on electrolysis in the Greater Copenhagen Area

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Mini power plants from coated algae

Biofuels and closed materials cycles due to bio-templating

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Mini-Kraftwerke aus beschichteten Blaualgen

Treibstoff und raffinerte Materialkreisläufe dank Biotemplating

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10 September 20208 September 2020

New minimum standard for recycling-friendly packaging now available – plastics debate makes implementation more difficult

Current debate about plastics brings new challenges: hard-to-recycle composite packaging made from paper and plastics is seeing a disproportionate rise

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Neuer Mindeststandard für recyclinggerechte Verpackungen liegt vor – Plastikdiskussion erschwert die Umsetzung

Aktuelle Plastikdebatte bringt neue Herausforderungen: Schlecht recycelbare Verbundverpackungen aus Papier und Kunststoff nehmen überproportional zu

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Toyochem Launches New Biodegradable Polyurethane Adhesive

Newly developed product is suitable for materials for several industries where the use of biodegradable materials are preferred

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The use of forest biomass for climate change mitigation: dispelling some misconceptions

Is energy from woody biomass positive for the climate?

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Tômtex is a leather alternative made from waste seafood shells and coffee grounds

According to the Vietnamese designer Uyen Tran, the biodegradable material is durable while remaining soft enough to be hand-stitched or machine-sewn

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Tech-Startup Mi Terro produziert T-Shirts aus verdorbener Milch

Unternehmen hat ein innovatives Verfahren entwickelt, um Lebensmittelabfälle zu verwerten und daraus hochwertige Kleidung herzustellen

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Face masks for bartenders made from sour milk

A spirits brand in the UK has created face masks from discarded milk

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NTU Singapore scientists use fruit peel to turn old batteries into new

The team demonstrated their concept using orange peel, which recovered precious metals from battery waste efficiently

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New Nitrogen Assembly Carbon catalyst has potential to transform chemical manufacturing

he scientists performed experiments with a type of heterogeneous catalyst in which the design and placement of nitrogen on the carbon surface greatly influenced the catalytic activity of the material

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9 September 20209 September 2021

HEXPOL TPE Expands Range of Biobased Thermoplastic Elastomers

Series now includes grades based on Styrenic Block Copolymer and Thermoplastic Polyolefin technologies, with amounts of renewable content to over 90%

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HEXPOL TPE erweitert Sortiment an biobasierten thermoplastischen Elastomeren

Serie umfasst nun Materialien auf der Basis von Styrol-Block-Copolymeren und Thermoplastischen Polyolefinen mit einem erneuerbaren Anteil von bis zu über 90%

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Stora Enso to build a pilot plant for bio-based packaging foam

Bio-based foams are renewable and recyclable and can be used in packaging, for example, to replace oil-based polymer foams

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Clariant: Bio-Farb- und Additivmasterbatches zertifiziert

Fünf Clariant Werke in Europa und Asien haben Zertifizierungen zur Bio-Abbaubarkeit der Werkstoffe erhalten

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Missouri S&T research on soybean oil may benefit manufacturers, farmers and environment

Two chemical researchers added nanoparticles to high oleic soybean oil and increased cooling capacity, enhanced viscosity, stability, and thermal conductivity

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Climeworks, ON Power und Carbfix schaffen Grundlage für die signifikante Skalierung von Carbon Dioxide Removal auf 4.000 Tonnen pro Jahr

Die Verträge stellen einen Meilenstein im Kampf gegen den Klimawandel dar

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Climeworks, ON Power and Carbfix lay the foundation to scale up carbon dioxide removal significantly to 4000 tons per year

The agreements set down an important milestone in the fight against climate change

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Spotlight on outdoor clothing: Biodegradable fleece made from wood cellulose

Outdoor specialist Vaude comes along with a wood fiber-based Lyocell fleece, which can biodegrade in any environment in about 90 days

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Cleaning our Homes while Cleaning the Sky CarbonSmart™ Products hit the Stores in Switzerland!

Switzerland’s largest retail company and its subsidiary have launched a new range of cleaning products, containing LanzaTech ethanol made from recycled pollution

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U.S. Plastics Pact Launches to Ignite Change Toward Circular Economy for Plastic

60+ Brands, Retailers, Government Agencies, and NGOs Collaborate to Advance All Plastic Packaging to become Reusable, Recyclable, or Compostable by 2025

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8 September 2020

Results of seven years of market research published

Three online surveys on green premium for bio-based products and one in-depth consumer study, published now for the first time

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From Biopaste to Bioplastic

Forest scientists develop innovative wood-based materials for 3D printing

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Von der Biopaste zum Bioplastik

Forstwissenschaftler entwickeln für den 3D-Druck neuartige Materialien auf Holzbasis

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Toray launches new, environmentally-friendly nylon

New bio-based textile technologies such as Ecodear nylon, allow the company to reduce the amount of petroleum used in the fabric production supply chain

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Bloom Biorenewables secures 2.9M€ fundraising to prove biomass valorization at pilot scale and signs partnership agreement with Yokogawa

Bloom’s patented mild lignin extraction method uses stabilizing molecules that prevent lignin (a major fraction in plants) from condensing during extraction

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Renolit: Herstellung von Polymeren aus der Luft – Kooperation mit der Photanol BV

Neuartige Technologie arbeitet in einem direkten, vollständig zirkulären und CO₂-neutralen Umwandlungsprozess ohne Verwendung von (fossilem) Öl und Gas

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Industry representatives outline key credibility principles for new sustainability standard

Perstorp together with three leading industry representatives has outlined some key principles the new ISO standard needs to embrace for maximum credibility

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A sweet way to transform biomass into renewable energy

The use of biomass to produce energy has increased significantly in recent years, supporting a growing bioeconomy across the world

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Connecting Fiber Makers and Fiber Takers

Wood pellet producers face a difficult challenge in balancing fiber supply and wood pellet demand

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285.000 Hektar Wald in Deutschland geschädigt

BMEL legt aktuelle Waldschadenszahlen vor – 40.000 Hektar mehr, als noch im Frühjahr erwartet

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7 September 2020

Bioeconomy worth 2.4 trillion EUR to the European economy as bio-based industries mark sizeable jump in turnover and bio-based share of chemicals reaches record high of 15%

Latest version of nova-Institute's market report for BIC "European Bioeconomy in Figures" covers the whole period from 2008 to 2017

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Unilever to eliminate fossil fuels in cleaning products by 2030

Renewable sources of carbon are processed into useful ingredients to produce cleaning and laundry products

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Green Chemicals Blog’s Comment: Unilever to eliminate fossil fuels in cleaning products by 2030

This new ambition is a core component of Unilever’s ‘Clean Future’, a ground-breaking innovation programme designed by the company’s Home Care division

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Wireless device makes clean fuel from sunlight, CO2 and water

Researchers team from the University of Cambridge made a significant step toward achieving artificial photosynthesis