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21 January 202016 January 2020

Kelheim Fibres auf Spitzenplatz beim CanopyStyle „Hot-Button“-Ranking

Herausragende Leistung des Unternehmens im Bereich Rohstoffbezug wurde mit dem „grünen Hemd“ der Waldschutzorganisation Canopy ausgezeichnet

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Biobased kayaks for a sustainable world

Melker of Sweden has a strong sustainability pathos and wants to manufacture products with the least possible environmental impact

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DSM enables higher commercial standards in the flooring industry with bio-based, self-matting resin

The resin is now successfully enabling easier application and higher aesthetic and functional performance in the flooring market

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Biopolymer-based multilayer films with natural coatings for food packaging

Fraunhofer IMWS and POLIFILM experts to design and manufacture new, innovative multilayer films based on chitosan with various barrier layer properties

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Biopolymerbasierte Mehrlagenfolien mit natürlichen Beschichtungen für Lebensmittelverpackungen

Fraunhofer IMWS und POLIFILM Experten wollen gemeinsam innovative, chitosanbasierte Multilayer-Folien für Lebensmittelverpackungen herstellen

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20 January 202015 January 2020

From soybean waste to cling wrap

Soybean-based plastic wrap is developed by microbes that consume the nutrients, leaving behind cellulose, a form of fiber

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Hortmeyer and White to Lead DNFI

Both have extensive knowledge of fibres, fibre markets and fibre production, and each is highly qualified as an advocate for natural fibres

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BMEL lobt Anschluss-Förderaufruf „Biobasierte Klebstoffe“ aus

Praxistransfer den Weg ebnen – Beteiligung der Wirtschaft erwünscht

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A vision: insect biorefineries as components of a sustainable bioeconomy

BMBF is funding projects for applications of insects-based chitosan as a sustainable domestic source that can replace tropical oils

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Vision Insekten-Bioraffinerie: Baustein einer nachhaltigen Bioökonomie

BMBF fördert Projekte für die Nutzung von regional verfügbarem insektenbasierten Chitosan

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Revealing the potential of hemp-based textile materials

Hemp4All, a 2-year TETRA project at FTI Lab (2018-2019; financially supported by VLAIO), aims to explore the potential of hemp textile materials

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Italy waters down plastic tax after complaints from business

Changes to Italy's new plastic tax were contained within an amendment made to the 2020 budget bill

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Bioelectrofuel Synthesis by Nanoenzymes: Novel Alternatives to Conventional Enzymes

Recent bioinspired efforts of designing novel nanoenzyme-based electrocatalysts are driven by the urgency of making bioelectrofuels more affordable and efficient

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Molecular factories: The combination between nature and chemistry is functional

Researchers at the University of Basel have succeeded in developing molecular factories that mimic nature

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Molekulare Fabriken: Die Kombination zwischen Natur und Chemie funktioniert

Forschenden der Universität Basel ist es gelungen, sogenannte molekulare Fabriken zu entwickeln, die die Natur nachahmen

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17 January 20209 November 2020

BASF signs Dutch Green Deal for plastic recycling

BASF has signed the Green Deal for advancing recycling in the Dutch economy

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Wenn aus Kunststoff wieder Erdöl wird: igus investiert in Chemical Recycling Pionier

Von deutschem Wissenschaftler entwickelte Cat-HTR-Technologie gewinnt in 20 Minuten aus Plastikabfällen Ressourcen zurück

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Using CO2 as an industrial feedstock could change the world. Here’s how

We need to actively remove excess CO₂ from the atmosphere. The question then becomes: what do we do with the carbon that is removed?

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Das Wissenschaftsjahr 2020 beginnt!

Das Wissenschaftsjahr 2020 hat zum Ziel, aktuelle Forschung zu biobasierten Technologien und die dazugehörigen Konzepte für eine nachhaltigere Wirtschaftsform einer breiten Öffentlichkeit zu vermitteln

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Science Year 2020 – bioeconomy

Towards a sustainable economy!

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Itaconix receives new patent for detergent compositions

Launch of a new generation of automatic dishwashing detergents in North America and Europe

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Europäisches Unternehmen für synthetische Biologie Octarine erhält Mittel zur Entwicklung einer Biosyntheseplattform für Cannabinoid- und Psilocybinderivate

Zu den Investoren zählen Oskare Capital und Bruce Linton, Gründer der Canopy Growth Cooperation

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European synthetic biology company Octarine receives funding to develop biosynthetic platform for cannabinoid and psilocybin derivatives

With investors including Oskare Capital and Canopy Growth Cooperation founder Bruce Linton

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9 Hot New CO2 Applications

CO₂ applications are tried and true in a range of industrial uses and new and green applications help sustain the industry

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16 January 202021 January 2020

Identifizierung der vorteilhaftesten Kombinationen aus Rohstoff, Syntheseweg und Zielmolekül – Stakeholder-Registrierung für Verbundprojekt EvaChem offen

Was sind die vorteilhaftesten stoff- und prozessbezogenen Kombinationen aus Rohstoff, Syntheseweg und Zielmolekül? Wann sind Biomasse erster und zweiter Generation oder CO₂ am vorteilhaftesten? Und, für welche Synthesewege und Zielmoleküle bleiben fossile Rohstoffe von Vorteil?  

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Is there a Potential for Chemical Recycling in the Recycling Industry?

Nexant has just completed a Special Report titled “Sorting through Plastic Waste – Is Chemical Recycling a Solution.” This report examines the technical, economic and business aspects of chemical recycling of PET, PS and mixed plastics (plastics to fuel)

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Industry and farmers expect ‘science-based’ solutions to deliver New Green Deal

Dupont-Inglis said that she hoped the Commission will “do more to deliver practical and science-based rules for products resulting from agricultural biotechnology"

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FLAM points 3D printing in a new, sustainable direction

Fungal-Like Adhesive Material is a fully biodegradable and ecologically sustainable material made from cellulose and chitin to 3D print large structures

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Plastik zum Kompostieren: Zum Beispiel Hundekotbeutel

Abbaubare Kunststoffe haben ein schlechtes Image. Zu Unrecht, finden Abfallexperten. Und suchen nach sinnvollen Anwendungen

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US DOE Announces Nearly $15 Million for CO2 Utilization Projects

DOE anticipates selecting up to 10 projects for this FOA. The closing date is February 20, 2020

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Fit for future: monta biopack®

Das umweltfreundliche monta biopack^® erfüllt strenge Anforderungen für zahlreiche Anwendungen und ist auch im Verpackungsautomat einsetzbar

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Fit for future: monta biopack®

Environmentally friendly monta biopack^® is designed to offer strong benefits to make it suitable for many applications and can also be used in packaging machines

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BEDifferent with TENCELTM x REFIBRATM fibers – a Lenzing project to circular economy in home textiles

International designers team have developed a bedding assortment with optimized sleeping comfort

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BEDifferent mit TENCELTM x REFIBRATM Fasern – ein Projekt von Lenzing zur Förderung der Kreislaufwirtschaft bei Heimtextilien

Internationales Designer-Team kreiert Bettwäsche-Kollektion mit optimalem Schlafkomfort

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Arkema launched high-performance, environmentally friendly solutions at K

With a focus on sustainability, the Paris-based company said it displayed innovative and environmentally sound solutions during the world's biggest plastics and rubber trade fair

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Renewable gases bring European jobs that cannot be outsourced

Deployment of renewable gases will bring the local job opportunities the new Commission is striving for in the European Green Deal

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15 January 20209 November 2020

Chemical Recycling: Break It Down

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Amyris Announces Successful Shipment of First Fermentation Derived Cannabinoid to LAVVAN and Provides Business Updates

Biotech-sourced cannabinoid molecules from Amyris are on their way into beauty

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Devan underlines its sustainability track record with 2 additional bio-based product launches

Belgian firm to complement bio-based flame retardant with the launch of bio-based antimicrobial and bio-based PCM solutions at the Heimtextil show in Frankfurt

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Pilzdesign – Ideen im neuen Wissenschaftsjahr Bioökonomie

Biotechnologin aus Berlin sieht die Lösung für Öko-Baustoffe unter anderem in Pilzen, aus denen man z.B. Möbel herstellen könnte

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New Holland Announces Partnership with National Hemp Association

Leading hemp association to partner with global equipment leader

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6 circular economy trends that will shape 2020

Ocean plastics crisis has driven both consumers and regulators to seek action. Companies are responding with new strategies to reduce waste

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Messen: Gastro Vision bekommt eigenen Bereich für Nachhaltigkeit

Immer mehr Unternehmen bieten ihre nachhaltigen Produkte und Lösungen für die Gastronomiebranche an

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The Digest’s Biofuels Mandates Around the World 2020

The major blending mandates that will drive global demand are those set in the US, China and Brazil

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Panchkula firm develops biodegradable shoe

Made from natural fibres, it will reduce carbon footprint

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U.S. Department of Energy Announces Nearly $15 Million for Carbon Dioxide Utilization Projects

This FOA seeks applications that propose to develop and test technologies that can utilize carbon dioxide (CO₂)

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Avantium to build FDCA flagship plant at Chemie Park Delfzijl, Netherlands

The 5-kiloton facility will produce plant-based FDCA – a key building block for many chemicals and plastics such as PEF (polyethylene furanoate)

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14 January 20209 September 2021

Licella and BioLogiQ join forces to accelerate commercialisation of Cat-HTR™ technology in Australia

Licella and BioLogiQ join forces to accelerate commercialisation of Cat-HTR™ technology in Australia, to chemically recycle post-consumption plastic that would otherwise not be recycled

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Braskem, Biowash and Greco & Guerreiro sign partnership to launch packaging made from biobased plastics and post-consumer resin

The combination of resins used in the solution for homecare products reduces by up to 168% the emissions of CO₂ , a greenhouse gas

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Mattel Announces Goal to Achieve 100% Recycled, Recyclable or Bio-based Plastic Materials in All Products and Packaging By 2030

Company will introduce an environmentally sustainable version of the iconic Fisher-Price^® Rock-a-Stack^® in the first half of 2020