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24 February 20209 September 2021

Circularity in the Chemicals Industry: Drivers, Challenges and Solutions

The chemical industry is the third-largest industrial CO₂ emitter after steel and cement and is responsible for about 4% of total global direct emissions

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Polestar takes sustainability seriously with innovative new solutions for car interiors

Innovative materials such as Bcomp’s natural fibre composite solutions reduce plastic content, cut weight and could improve crash behaviour for interior panels

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21 February 20209 September 2021

Project of the Month: Converting carbon dioxide into a raw material for increased sustainability and a more circular economy

Making polyurethane out of CO₂ definitely makes the EU-funded Carbon4PUR project a winner

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Projekt des Monats: Umwandlung von Kohlendioxid zu einem Rohstoff für mehr Nachhaltigkeit und eine stärkere Kreislaufwirtschaft

Die Idee, aus CO₂ Polyurethan herzustellen, machte das EU-finanzierte Projekt Carbon4PUR zum Gewinner

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The Importance of Biodegradable Lubricants

The desire to use biodegradable is increasing - but various biodegradable oils have different rates of biodegradability

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Fake biodegradable products flood market after India bans single-use plastics

State government issued yet another order clarifying the banned products include branded and non-branded biodegradable carry bags

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Buntes Konfetti – Es geht auch “umweltfreundlich”

Video des Hessischen Rundfunks stellt nachhaltiges Startup aus Kassel vor

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Biodegradable packaging developed for organic beauty market

New packaging solves a conundrum for cosmetics firms that currently sell organic, ‘clean’ products

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FENIX NTM BLOOM & ARPA HPL BLOOM

Arpa Industriale products are made of paper and thermosetting resins based on phenol, which they substituted significantly by their innovative lignin technology

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Joint venture formed for production of bio-based levulinic acid

Towell Engineering Group and GF Biochemicals to collaborate for the production and marketing of biochemicals using GF Biochemicals proprietary technology

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MATER-BI Soil-biodegradable for Mulching Film, Certified for Organic Farming by AIAB

A new milestone for organic farming and soil protection

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20 February 202021 February 2020

Despite storm and virus warnings, 210 participants joined “1st International Conference on Cellulose Fibres” in Cologne, Germany

With 210 participants and 15 exhibitors from 26 different countries, the first conference on cellulose fibres was a great success and exceeded all expectations. The focus of the conference was on markets, technologies and sustainability – and especially alternative cellulose feedstocks.

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New Nanoparticle Can Turn Carbon Emissions Into Fuel, Sustainably

Californian researchers team has discovered a metal carbide nanoparticle that can convert CO₂ into fuel, and it can be produced sustainably at low temperature

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Plastic recycling: many technologies available, no winner, says Lux Research

Research report shows four technologies to remain dominant in the near future: mechanical recycling, depolymerisation, pyrolysis, and solvent-based recycling

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Zellophan: Eine Alternative zu Plastikverpackungen

Zellglasfolie wird vor allem wegen ihren besonderen Eigenschaften auch heute noch verwendet - obwohl Polyethylen viel günstiger in der Herstellung ist

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Consumers confused by distinction between biobased and biodegradable plastics

Global survey shows "consumer attitudes have reached a tipping point, leading them to avoid brands that don’t prioritize sustainability and environmental issues"

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Wieso biologisch abbaubares Plastik in der Medizin funktioniert, als Verpackung aber nicht

Materialchemiker Alexander Bismarck von der Uni Wien steht der "biologischen Abbaubarkeit" von Biokunststoffen skeptisch gegenüber

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China’s Plan To Beat The U.S. In The Trillion-Dollar Global Bioeconomy

New national report warns that many factors are threatening the U.S.’s lead in the bioeconomy

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Nachhaltigkeit und hohe Wertigkeit: Die Themen der Zukunft prägten die Heimtextil 2020

Auf der Heimtextil 2020 zog sich das Thema Nachhaltigkeit über die gesamte Veranstaltung wie ein grüner Faden

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Sustainability and high value: the issues of the future dominated at Heimtextil 2020

Sustainability was a central thread that ran through the entire event at Heimtextil 2020

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European Bioeconomy Alliance comments on European Climate Law Roadmap

EUBA agrees with the aim as outlined in the Climate Law Roadmap to ensure that all sectors play their part to reaching the climate goals

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From petroleum to wood in the chemical industry: cost-efficient and more sustainable

A shift from petroleum to wood would lead to a reduction in CO₂ emissions

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Helpful Oxygen Carriers

Researchers discover a new biochemical compound that can break down environmental pollutants

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Hilfreiche Sauerstoffüberträger

Forschende entdecken eine neue biochemische Verbindung, die Umweltschadstoffe abbauen kann

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19 February 202010 November 2020

Versalis to launch Hoopᵀᴹ, chemical recycling towards infinitely recyclable plastic

First plant with a capacity of 6,000 tonnes per year at the Mantova site

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Versalis launches chemical recycling project in Mantova, Italy

Versalis has launched a project for the development of a new technology to chemically recycle plastic waste, the Italian chemicals major said on Monday

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U of T researchers turn McDonald’s deep fryer oil into high-end 3D printing resin

While there are commercial uses for waste cooking oil, there’s a lack of ways to recycle it into a high value commodity such as a 3D printing resin

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Packaging of Fresh Produce: Novamont’s New MATER-BI Cling Film Is Now Available

MATER-BI bioplastic cling film for the packaging of fresh produce can now be used with most packaging machines

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SeaCell: Designerin entwirft Schlafsäcke und Windeln aus Algen

Designerin aus Berlin stellt aus SeyCell-Fasern Schlafsäcke und mehrfach nutzbare Windeln her

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Sustainable Aviation Fuel: 11 facts about green fuel for business jets

Air BP’s low carbon commercial development manager, answers 11 questions about the topic

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Recycling scheitert – Die „Plastokalypse“

Das Recycling der Kunststoffe scheitert bislang notorisch. Was entsorgt wird, kehrt zurück – zu Lande, zu Wasser und in der Luft

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Call for Innovations: carbon capture and utilization (CCU) technologies for the Port-Daniel-Gascons cement plant

McInnis Cement issues innovation call for carbon capture and utilisation technologies

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Army Research May Lead to New Class of Materials

Project funded by the Army at Northwestern University is outlining a set of design rules that could enable the development of advanced protective gear for warfighters

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Sustainable Fabrics from Liquid Waste: The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to Nanollose’s Rayon from Liquid Waste

Nanollose turning liquid organic waste from the beer, wine and food industries into microbial cellulose that is spun into a tree-free rayon fiber or yarn

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FORGE announces investment from Shell Ventures and Valent Low-Carbon Technologies

FORGE builds biofuel production plant in Ontario

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18 February 202017 February 2020

INEOS and UPM Biofuels announce supply agreement for renewable raw materials to make plastic

INEOS plans to use UPM BioVerno, a sustainable raw material from a renewable residue of wood pulp processing, to produce bio-attributed polyolefins

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Tecnaro nabs second prize in newly created Innovation Champions Award

Germany-based manufacturer of bio-compounds has been awarded for its high resilient, innovative biomaterials made from lignin, starch, sugar or cellulose

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Hochrangige Auszeichnung für TECNARO – The Biopolymer Company

Unternehmen wurde für seine hoch beanspruchbaren Werkstoffe auf Basis von Lignin, Stärke, Zucker oder Zellulose ausgezeichnet

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Eastman Naia™ cellulosic staple fiber debuts at Première Vision

Maker of sustainable fibers broadens product portfolio to enhance versatility

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Silphie: Hohe und stabile Erträge über viele Jahre

Bienenfreundliche Energiepflanze besteht im Langzeittest

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Bio-Nylon Is The New Green: How One Company Is Fermenting A $10 Billion Market

Genomatica recently reached a milestone that epitomizes a shift from fossil fuels to biology, using a renewable fermentation approach to get nylon building blocks

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7 New Changes in USDA Biorefinery Funding Opportunities – Now is the Time to Take Advantage

Applicants are encouraged to consider projects that provide measurable results in helping rural communities build robust and sustainable economies

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Biobased Solvents and Molecules from Renewable Feedstocks: The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to Visolis’s Hybrid Bio-Thermocatalytic Process

Deepak Dugar, President and Founder of Visolis shared this illuminating presentation on their platform molecules and applications

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Sustainable biofuels from cultivated biomass need to be a part of the European “Green Deal”

European agriculture urgently needs reliable sales alternatives to stabilise its agricultural revenue

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Brief an das EP: Nachhaltige Biokraftstoffe aus Anbaubiomasse müssen Teil des Europäischen „Green Deal“ sein

Der Europäische Ackerbau benötige dringend verlässliche Absatzalternativen zur Stabilisierung landwirtschaftlicher Einkommen

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17 February 202017 February 2020

Which measures could boost the European bio-based economy?

The Independent Bio-Based Expert Group presents the results of an expert survey on the impact and implementation of measures and instruments to stimulate the bio-based economy

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BASF and Fabbri Group develop certified compostable cling film for fresh-food packaging

Innovation contributes to reducing food waste, lowering greenhouse gas emissions and promotes organic recycling

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Versalis will soon have Crescentino plants up and running

Restart of the most innovative plant in the biomass chemistry sector will be up and running by the first half of 2020

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Potenzialfelder einer ländlichen Bioökonomie

Auf Basis der Projektergebnisse und einer Vielzahl von Interviews und Veranstaltungen im Projekt wurden praxisnahe Handlungsempfehlungen erarbeitet

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Sharon Laboratories capitalizes on Deinove to sustain its development activities

JV aims at entering into an exclusive partnership for the development and marketing of a range of new bio-based solutions, arising from DEINOVE’s platform