18 June 202412 June 2024 EU rules on e-fuels threaten to create ‘CO2 tourism’ In aviation and maritime transport, the EU has set minimum quotas for “renewable fuels of non-biological origin” (RFNBOs) as of 2030 and 2034, respectively, including hydrogen and e-fuels
Biotech Company secures multi-million investment to revolutionize the Market for sustainable aroma with a groundbreaking new technology With extra capital backing, the company aims to become a global leader in sustainable aroma development for the food industry and beyond
Engineered Bacteria for Sustainable Biorefining from Sorghum Biomass Converting lignin into valuable products is one of the keys to making plant-based products a cost-competitive alternative to fossil fuels and petrochemicals
Media Day bei Metsä Wood Ende April war eine kleine Gruppe europäischer Fachjournalisten nach Finnland zum Media Day eingeladen, die sich von nordischem Holz in Form von Kerto LVL überzeugen konnten
17 June 202411 June 2024 Freepoint Eco-Systems Announces Agreement with North Sea Port to Develop Flagship Advanced Plastics Recycling Facility in Northwestern Europe The facility will operate as one of the largest plastic recycling facilities globally, will be situated in the Kluizendok site on the left bank of Ghent-Terneuzen Canal, Belgium
BlueAlp: Kunststoffrecyclinganlage in Italien in Planung – Kooperation mit Entsorgungsunternehmen Res Das in der neuen Anlage gewonnene Pyrolyseöl wird künftig als Rohstoff für die Herstellung neuer Kunststoffe dienen
Inauguration of Specialty Chemicals Plant at Sakarwadi by Padma Vibhushan Prof. M. M. Sharma and Hon’ble Mr. Bart De Jong, Consul General of Netherlands in Mumbai Significant milestone in the Godavari Biorefineries journey towards innovation and excellence in the production of specialty chemicals
Fungus breaks down ocean plastic A fungus living in the sea can break down the plastic polyethylene, provided it has first been exposed to UV radiation from sunlight. Researchers from, among others, NIOZ published their results in the scientific journal Science of the Total Environment. They expect that many more plastic degrading fungi are living in deeper parts of the ocean
Neue Entdeckung – dieser Pilz hilft bei einem riesigen Problem Lichtblick aus der Wissenschaft: Ein Meeresorganismus könnte zur Lösung eines globalen Umweltproblems beitragen
Could CO2 be a viable material for making cleaning products? Unilever is exploring new technologies that will help make their cleaning products superior and more sustainable. As part of this, they have extended their partnership with Econic Technologies: a start-up that’s pioneering a process to replace fossil-based raw materials with renewable carbon
Room to grow at Bluff seaweed plant Seaweed production at the Bluff is going from strength to strength, despite challenges in marketing the end product locally
Pyrolysis for high-quality recycled plastics Together with chemical company Covestro Deutschland AG, Fraunhofer researchers have now developed a method that makes it possible to reclaim the substances originally used to make the polycarbonates
Pyrolyse für hochwertige Recycling-Kunststoffe Fraunhofer-Forschende haben gemeinsam mit dem Chemieunternehmen Covestro Deutschland AG eine Methode entwickelt, mit der sich die Ausgangsstoffe der Polycarbonate zurückgewinnen lassen
14 June 202410 June 2024 Trillium Renewable Chemicals Selects INEOS Green Lake for World’s First Demonstration Plant for Sustainable Acrylonitrile Production The Company has developed an innovative technology for producing sustainable acrylonitrile, a key raw material in numerous industries, including toys, auto parts, aerospace components, and personal care
Auf dem Weg zu Wasserstoff aus Algenenzymen Ein Bochumer Forschungsteam konnte ein entscheidendes Detail aufklären, das letztlich zur Herstellung von Wasserstoff durch Biokatalysatoren unerlässlich ist
Built by Nature Prize Awards €500,000 to Biobased Construction Innovators Fifteen finalists performed highest against the Prize criteria to stimulate uptake of innovative biobased construction materials
Spider-silk-inspired strong and tough hydrogel fibers with anti-freezing and water retention properties Researchers from the South China University of Technology developed bionic hydrogel fibers with elaborated ionic crosslinking and crystalline domains
ReCO2NWert – Projektstart eines großen industriellen Forschungsvorhabens im Rahmen des Strukturwandels Rheinisches Revier Containermodule sollen es möglich machen, das Treibhausgas sinnvoll weiterzuverwenden. Eine tragende Rolle dabei spielen Bakterien
A sustainable solution for water disinfection: chitosan-based cryogels New research presents a novel method for creating antibacterial sponges from chitosan and cellulose
Russian scientists simplified CO2 conversion into carbon monoxide using nitrogen The authors of the study designed the reactor, in which with the help of the UHF-radiation generator (gyrotron) plasma was created in the flow of carbon dioxide under atmospheric pressure
Adsorbi launches first product: a cellulose-based air purification material for the art industry The adsorbing material combines a long product lifetime with high security, making it ideal for museums and archives
13 June 202413 June 2024 Alfa Laval – Committed to circular carbon: releasing our new whitepaper at RMC 2024 Siegburg! "Optimizing the upgrading process of your pyrolysis products" displays the best pre-treatment solutions for the circularity of chemicals
Kelpi lands £4.3m funding to take seaweed packaging to market The company's bio-material is unique in matching or even exceeding the performance of plastic, in particular with a strong water barrier and resistance to greasy contents or acidic foods
Carbon dioxide removal: feasibility study evaluates possible measures for Germany An interdisciplinary research team has developed a clear evaluation matrix
CO2-Entnahme: Machbarkeitsstudie bewertet mögliche Maßnahmen für Deutschland Interdisziplinäres Forschungsteam erarbeitet anschauliche Bewertungsmatrix
FLAX FIBRE: The 2024 flax area under cultivation is setting a new record in response to the market According to the estimates of of the Flax-Linen and Hemp Economic Observatory, the growing area of European FlaxTM spring flax and winter flax combined will account for at least 180,000 hectares for the 2024 harvest
UPM to supply Artigo with UPM BioMotion™ Renewable Functional Fillers for next-generation rubber flooring Artigo will achieve a renewable content share of up to 30% of the total weight of the new products thanks to the addition of UPM BioMotion™ RFF
Dow and SCGC sign MOU for a first-of-its kind partnership to transform 200KTA of plastic waste into circular products The partners intend to accelerate technology development in the value chain to enable recycling through both mechanical recycling and advanced recycling and convert a broader range of plastic waste into high-value applications
12 June 20245 June 2024 New Guide to Carbon Dioxide Removal Decisions Launch of the CDRatlas Interactive Information Portal
Neuer Wegweiser für Entscheidungen zur Kohlendioxid-Entnahme Startschuss für die Entwicklung des interaktiven Informationsportals CDRatlas
8th PLA World Congress again a great success All about innovation, applications, markets, and end-of-life of PLA was the foundation of a successful 8th PLA World Congress on May 28 and 29
Gene-edited protein fibre rival plastics on performance Like plastics, proteins are a kind of polymer called polyamide. All proteins consist of repeating amino-acid units, different arrangements of which result in quite different properties
Vom Holzschädling zum Holzschützer: Jugend forscht prämiert Arbeit zur Melaningewinnung aus Pilzen Sonderpreis „Nachwachsende Rohstoffe“ des Bundeslandwirtschaftsministeriums geht an Lennart Hassebrock aus Berlin
Jet Fuel Could Soon Be Made From Carbon Dioxide – Here’s How The sci-concept of turning emissions into jet fuel is already here. How quickly it can power the world's jets is still up in the air
Axalta Launches Industry First Range of ISCC Plus Certified Biobased Powder Coatings Alesta® BioCoreTM provides a sustainable alternative to incumbent products containing fossil fuel-based polyester resins
Fairness in Automobil-Wertschöpfungsketten: Toyota zeigt, wie es geht Toyota unterstützt aktuell seine Zulieferer mit einem Milliardenbetrag, um dort Gehaltserhöhungen zu ermöglichen und so die eigene Lieferkette zu entwickeln und zu schützen
11 June 202410 June 2024 nova-Institute launches new website showcasing the expertise of its five main departments New web design enhances rich content of the science-based consultancy and research institute for an optimal user experience
Summer Special 2024 – 20% Discount on All Market and Trend Reports all Around Renewable Carbon until 31 August 2024 From advanced recycling technologies, over bio- and CO2-based chemicals, building blocks and polymers to specific insights on regions and renewable building blocks: The latest nova-Institute reports around renewable carbon markets are available for a special price
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Amcor’s new European Innovation Center brings brands the latest in material science and packaging design Amcor has opened its European Innovation Center in Belgium. The facility will partner with brands and retailers from across the region to design packaging that delivers better results for consumers and the environment alike
Mit mechanischem Textilrecycling gegen Mode-Müllberge Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt fördert Vorhaben am IKK - Institut für Kunststoff- und Kreislauftechnik der Leibniz Universität Hannover mit rund 160.000 Euro
FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Principles for High-Integrity Voluntary Carbon Markets The US Government is committed to taking ambitious action to drive the investments needed to achieve the nation’s climate goals – cutting greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030 and reaching net zero by 2050
New US guidelines on VCM – comment from the CEO of Puro.earth Following the news that the US Government introduced new guidelines for high-integrity Voluntary Carbon Markets, we will offer a comment from Antti Vihavainen, CEO at Puro.earth
Die Brennnessel-Revolution: Wie eine Naturfaser den Textilmarkt erobert Seit Jahrtausenden werden Brennnesselfasern zur Herstellung von Stoffen und Textilien genutzt. Jetzt könnten sie einen neuen Siegeszug antreten – Dank einiger Initiativen und Forschungsprojekte
World’s first wooden satellite built by Japan researchers The creators expect the wooden material will burn up completely when the device re-enters the atmosphere — potentially providing a way to avoid the generation of metal particles when a retired satellite returns to Earth
Climeworks becomes world’s first direct air capture company certified under the Puro Standard Certification under the Puro Standard involves the auditing of Climeworks’ direct air capture process as well as Carbfix’s CO2 mineralization by an accredited entity
Climeworks erhält erstmals Puro-Standard-Zertifizierung für Direct Air Capture im Orca-Werk Die Zertifizierung nach dem Puro-Standard umfasst die Prüfung des direkten Luftabscheidungsprozesses von Climeworks sowie der CO2-Mineralisierung von Carbfix durch eine akkreditierte Stelle
10 June 20247 June 2024 Navigating Consumer Choices: Factors Shaping Consumer Attitudes Towards Sustainable Products New state-of-the-art report by the 3-CO project examines factors influencing consumer behaviour towards sustainable products