7 September 20209 September 2021 Chemical recycling: the missing link in a closed and integrated value chain Braskem is investing in research and production capabilities for feedstock recycling in order to remain at the forefront of technological development in this area
Ob Ernährung, Arbeit oder Freizeit: Forschende denken beim Design schon ans Recycling FNR-Kooperationsprojekt zur Entwicklung eines Biokunststoffs für Lebensmittelverpackungen, die aus Polymilchsäure (PLA) und einer Beschichtung aus so genannten BioOrmoceren bestehen sollen
Gevo’s historic $900 million offtake deal with Trafigura Group It is the largest project the company will have in its current configuration plan, and it’s certainly the largest deal we’ve ever seen for SAF and isooctane
The future of chemical recycling in tackling plastic waste Chemical recycling technologies can be part of the solution since it can use waste plastic streams that currently have no or low value in recycling
A new tool to create chemical complexity from fatty acids Hokkaido University WPI-ICReDD researchers developed a modular catalyst that can accurately modify fatty acid derivatives in a hitherto inaccessible position
Coalition releases new sustainable aviation fuel guide as industry moves to accelerate use of lower-carbon alternative The new guide serves as an educational and informational resource about the practicalities of SAF development, industry adoption, and pending expansion of supply and use
4 September 20203 September 2020 Project CARE: Rice husks provide clean electricity Researchers are developing a promising sustainable alternative by using previously unused biomass for decentralized electricity production in Indonesia
Projekt CARE: Reisschalen liefern sauberen Strom Forschungsverbund will bislang ungenutzte Biomasse für die dezentrale Stromproduktion in Indonesien einsetzen
Anthropogenic CO2 increase is unprecedented New study from an European research team analyzed the Earth’s atmospheric composition between 330,000 and 450,000 years ago
BioEconomy HUB: Mit Bioökonomie den Strukturwandel gestalten Kohlebergbau-Regionen stehen an einem Scheideweg: Grundsätzlicher Strukturwandel ist unausweichlich, um die Zukunft der betroffenen Bundesländer zu sichern
New Report: National Guidance for Plastic Pollution Hotspotting and Shaping Action New Guidance document covering major types of plastic polymers and products, as well as their leakage and impacts along the full value chain
Chemical recycling or recovery? The circular economy hangs in the balance Recent review of scientific and technological evidence highlights the limits of these technologies to deal with plastic waste
Revealed: How McLaren is pioneering the use of sustainable composites in F1 McLaren collaborates with Bcomp to develop F1's first natural fibre composite racing seat
3 September 20209 September 2021 EU Innovation Council Invests € 17.5 Million in Electrochaea’s Power-to-Methane Technology Important political signal for green methane gas as the largest and most sustainable energy storage option in Europe
EU-Innovationsrat investiert 17,5 Millionen Euro in Electrochaeas Power-to-Methan-Technologie Wichtiges politisches Signal für grünes Methangas als größte und nachhaltigste Energiespeichermöglichkeit in Europa
Sulapac’s Nordic Collection: biodegradable and compostable cosmetics packaging The creation of the new range builds on Quadpack's experience in fibre injection and bi-injection technologies
Gevo Exceeds $1.5B in Long-Term Revenue Contracts with Signing of Trafigura Largest contract in Gevo’s history to develop the market for low-carbon fuels including low-carbon premium gasoline
FNR: Neuauflage der Broschüre „Biokunststoffe“ Übersicht zur Marktsituation, zu Produkten und Entsorgungswegen
Oxy Low Carbon Ventures, Rusheen Capital Management create development company ‘1PointFive’ to deploy Carbon Engineering’s Direct Air Capture technology 1PointFive and Carbon Engineering have signed a licensing agreement enabling the commercial development of the world’s largest DAC facility
#Trending: Chemical recycling of plastics – the missing link in the puzzle to enhance plastics circularity Collection & sorting of plastics waste is quite far from being at the required level and the recycled grades often don’t stand a chance against their low-cost virgin counterparts
Farbstoffe aus atmosphärischem CO2 Wertschöpfung durch Kombination von Elektrochemie mit Biotechnologie
Captain Canola – Yield10 Biosciences one step closer to canola feedstock superhero How does the USDA-APHIS approval take Yield10 one step closer to becoming a leader in canola?
2 September 20209 September 2021 Chemical industry on the pathway to renewable carbon This summer the first survey on renewable carbon in the chemical industry was conducted. 20 to 25% of the carbon supply is already renewable
Call for innovations – Apply now for the first award “Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year” Deadline for submission: 30 November 2020
Global warming: EESC calls for new tax measures to reduce and remove CO2 from the atmosphere EESC says, taxes on carbon dioxide emissions will not be enough and a new system is needed to reduce CO2 sufficiently
Sphere España: Neues Werk für Bio-Müllsäcke in Pedrola in Planung Inbetriebnahme der neuen Anlagen für die Produktion der biologisch abbaubaren Kunststoffsäcke ist im Laufe des kommenden Jahres geplant
Spotlight on chemical recycling: Closing the loop in plastics recycling To feed recycled plastic materials back into the same product cycle, will help to reduce feedstock demand for plastic goods
Mixed market reaction to EU plastics charge New charge of €800/tonne for all non-recycled packaging waste will be paid by EU nations from 1 January 2021
EU – Plastik“steuer“ Mitgliedstaaten sollen künftig eine Abgabe an die EU leisten, welche anhand der Menge von nicht recycelten Kunststoff-Verpackungsabfällen berechnet wird
Danimer Scientific and WinCup win PLASTICS Industry Association’s 2020 Innovation in Bioplastics Award Winners developed first-of-its-kind backyard compostable and marine-biodegradable straw
Smart Circular Bridges – Brückenbau mit Biokompositen Die Nutzung hochfester Biokomposite im Bauwesen würde die Möglichkeit zur Umsetzung einer zirkulären Bauwirtschaft fördern
GO!PHA proudly looks back at the first year and looks forward to what is coming GO!PHA publishes first annual report to inform our members and wider public about our past, current and future activities
Air bp and Neste to offer increased volume of sustainable aviation fuel in Europe Air bp and Neste agree to offer a five-fold increase in volume of sustainable aviation fuel
Chemical recycling ‘promising’ for circular economy, EU official says Dealing with toxic substances contained in old plastic products – or “legacy chemicals” – is seen by many as the next frontier in recycling, if not the Holy Grail
1 September 202027 August 2020 Designed bacteria produce coral-antibiotic Sustainable biotechnological production of a natural substance against tuberculosis
Kolibakterien produzieren Korallen-Antibiotikum Nachhaltige biotechnologische Herstellung eines Naturstoffs gegen Tuberkulose
Biome Technologies plc’s bioplastics division receives order for compostable bioplastic for coffee pods Largest single order to date for Biome’s heat-stable and compostable bioplastic for coffee pod applications
Is greener aviation set for take-off? If we are to see green aviation take off in the near future, aviation fuel users can take key actions today to make overall emission levels decline
Food peels pure science for new PhD graduate Young New Zealand researcher has found fruit and vegetable peels can be used to purify water
New Scientific Review Shows Biogenic CO2 Emissions From Agricultural Crops Are De Minimis, Despite EPA’s Decade Long Regulatory Barrier Science Shows That EPA Should Take Action & Address Long Overdue Issue Harming America’s Heartland
Nanocrystals from recycled wood waste make carbon-fiber composites tougher Researchers have used a natural plant product to pin and coat carbon nanotubes uniformly onto the carbon-fiber composite
Not all carbon emissions are equal? Agricultural crop producers in the US have reportedly submitted multiple requests to EPA for clarity on the regulatory treatment of biogenic CO2 emissions
31 August 20209 September 2021 Fuel from disused tyres Research from the UPV/EHU-University of the Basque Country is seeking a solution for used tyres by means of catalytic pyrolysis
Kraftstoff aus ausgedienten Reifen Forschung sucht nach einer Lösung für Altreifen durch katalytische Pyrolyse
Origin Materials develops furan platform based on Chloromethyl Furfural Because of the company’s unique process technology, the carbon footprint of the CMF produced is highly negative
Die Plastikwelle stoppen Untersuchung hat sechs mögliche Szenarien zur Bekämpfung der Plastikverschmutzung der Meere analysiert
Chemical industry on the pathway to renewable carbon
