9 December 20244 December 2024 2024 Carbon Market Report: a stable and well-functioning market, driving emissions from power and industry installations to a historic reduction of 16.5% The European Commission has today adopted the Carbon Market Report, which analyses and presents the functioning of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) in 2023 and the first half of 2024
A good start GreenDot welcomes the confirmation of the new EU Commission and the formal adoption of the Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation by the European Parliament on 27th November 2024
Ein guter Start GreenDot begrüßt die Bestätigung der neuen EU-Kommission und die formelle Verabschiedung der Verordnung über Verpackungen und Verpackungsabfälle durch das Europäische Parlament am 27. November 2024
Chinese scientists develop biodegradable sponge capable of removing 99.8% of microplastics from water The sponge is expected to be applied widely in efficient microplastic removal from aquatic bodies
Lactips raises €16 million Lactips, a French company specializing in the development, production and commercialization of a 100% biobased natural polymer that is water-soluble and biodegradable in all environments, has announced a €16 million fundraising round
Das französische Unternehmen Lactips sichert sich 16 Millionen Euro, um die Produktion biobasierter wasserlöslicher Alternativen zu Kunststoffen anzukurbeln Mit Sitz in Frankreich Laktips, ein Unternehmen, das ein biologisch abbaubares, wasserlösliches Polymer aus natürlichen Materialien herstellt, hat in einer neuen Finanzierungsrunde 16 Millionen Euro aufgebracht
6 December 20243 December 2024 EU regrets lack of conclusion on global plastics agreement After two years of negotiations, UN member states failed to reach an agreement
Leitfaden Strohbau – Nachhaltig Bauen und Dämmen mit Stroh FNR veröffentlicht komplett überarbeitete Broschüre zur Verwendung von Stroh als Bau- und Dämmstoff
Biobased chemicals – An opportunity for the UK? This article summarises findings from a collaborative project seeking to build an understanding of UK interests in bio-based chemical development and where value chain and industry synergies may exist
Clariant’s MegaMax™ catalysts will power China’s first biomass-to-green methanol project The plant will use a combination of farm waste and wind power to produce up to 250,000 tons per annum
Vielseitig, robust und biologisch abbaubar: Werk- und Baustoffe aus Pilzen Verpackungsmaterialien, Dämmstoffe und Lederalternativen aus Pilzen werden bereits angeboten, an weiteren Verwendungen wird geforscht
New EU-Funded Project to Drive Metallurgical Industry Towards Zero Emissions and Circular Carbon The European Union has awarded €17 million to the EMPHATICAL project to assist the metallurgical industry in achieving zero emissions and carbon circularity by 2050
Ukhi Secures $1.2 Million Pre-Seed Funding Led By 100 Unicorns to Disrupt Sustainable Packaging Industry Delhi-based biomaterials startup, Ukhi, with operations in Haryana and Uttarakhand, has raised $1.2 million in pre-seed funding in equity and debt to develop novel, biodegradable, and compostable biomaterials aimed at transforming the sustainable packaging industry
Charm Industrial Selects Manufacturo as Partner to Scale Manufacturing Operations Charm Industrial, a leading climate technology company that specializes in the capture and permanent removal of carbon, has selected Manufacturo for a new strategic partnership
5 December 20242 December 2024 BIO4EEB Project: promoting bio-based insulating materials in construction AIMPLAS is participating in the European BIO4EEB Project, which aims to significantly increase the use of bio-based insulating materials to promote a greener construction industry
WIS-Kunststoffe: Nachhaltigkeits Interview auf der Fakuma 2024 WIS Kunststoffe ist ein Familienunternehmen mit etwa 100 Mitarbeitern, die erst kürzlich den Nachhaltigkeitspreis für eine innnovative PCR-Tube gewonnen haben
UPM Specialty Papers and Eastman introduce paper-based food packaging solution with compostable biobased coating Thanks to the thinness of the coating layer, the solution is designed for recycling within existing fibre recycling streams, empowering brands to adopt sustainable packaging
Developing circularity in fashion: ANDRITZ receives engineering order for landmark textile recycling plant from Circ® The plant will be the first to recover cotton and polyester from blended textile waste
Kreislaufwirtschaft in der Modebranche: ANDRITZ erhält Engineering-Auftrag für wegweisende Textilrecyclinganlage von Circ® Mit der Anlage soll erstmals die Rückgewinnung von Baumwolle und Polyester aus gemischten Textilabfällen möglich werden
How AI is helping discover new biomaterials AI has already become a key part of generating new sustainable and renewable materials
Bye-bye microplastics: new plastic is recyclable and fully ocean-degradable Scientists have been trying to develop safe and sustainable materials that can replace traditional plastics, which are non-sustainable and harm the environment
Bye-bye Mikroplastik: neuer Kunststoff ist recycelbar und vollständig im Meer abbaubar Wissenschaftler versuchen seit langem, sichere und nachhaltige Materialien zu entwickeln, die herkömmliche Kunststoffe ersetzen können, die nicht nachhaltig sind und die Umwelt schädigen
4 December 20242 December 2024 Reaction to ENVI Committee’s adoption to the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation The PPWR is critical to accelerating the transition of the European plastics system to circularity and net zero due to worrying decline in EU competitiveness, threatening the circular plastics transition
PPWR Update: Plastics Europe begrüßt die Verabschiedung im EU-Parlament Europäisches Parlament nimmt finale Fassung der EU-Verpackungsverordnung an
CO2 utilisation as an alternative to permanent sequestration According to the International Energy Agency, plans are already underway for over 20 commercial-scale CO2 capturing facilities
Bioplastics researchers at KTU: pollution is caused by people, not by plastics Innovative solutions are needed to tackle today’s global ecological crisis, and bioplastics can play a crucial role in the process
Nachhaltige Kunststofflösungen aus PCR oder Bio WIS Kunststoffe festigte auf der Fakuma seine Position als führender Anbieter nachhaltiger Kunststofflösungen aus Post-Consumer-Rezyklaten und Biokunststoffen
W-Cycle and Melhoramentos Join Forces to Produce Compostable Food Containers The Clean-tech company to share tech with Melhoramentos for producing next-generation high-performance pulp-fiber packaging
Face mask from agri-food wastes We have still not forgotten the panic and aftermaths of COVID-19 pandemic
UNCAGED Innovations launches ELEVATE: a sustainable leather alternative in partnership with global fashion brands Central to UNCAGED’s innovative approach is its proprietary technology platform, BioFuze
3 December 202417 December 2024 Please submit your abstract and innovation to the leading event in the Renewable Carbon Economy: The “Renewable Materials Conference 2025”, 20-22 September 2025 in Siegburg 22 to 24 September 2025, Siegburg near Bonn/Cologne (Germany) and online
Milliken & Company Announces Investment in Tidal Vision This strategic partnership will accelerate the introduction of biodegradable chemistries across the markets
100% biobasiert und biologisch abbaubar: GC green BIO 601 GC green BIO 601 – Nachhaltigkeit neu definiert: Unser kompostierbares Polyester
Agilyx announces Final Investment Decision for Second Cyclyx Circularity Center Together, the company with ExxonMobil and LyondellBasell are investing $135 million into Cyclyx to fund the construction and operations for CCC2, which has an expected startup in the second half of 2026
Improved catalyst turns harmful greenhouse gases into cleaner fuels, chemical feedstocks The team improved a reaction called dry reforming of methane that converts methane and carbon dioxide into syngas
Bio-Fed: Produkterweiterung im neuen Sortiment für biobasierte sowie biomassenbilanzierte Produkte Das erste Compound der neuen "M·Biobase"-Reihe, das auf PLA (Polymilchsäure) basiert und zu über 95% aus biobasierten Komponenten besteht, wobei 30% des Materials aus Holzfasern sind
Marking First Full Year of Operations, Vaulted Deep Secures $32.3 Million Series A Funding Led by Prelude Ventures As a spinoff from an established waste disposal company, Vaulted launched in late 2023 with existing, permitted well infrastructure and an experienced team
Breakthrough in capturing ‘hot’ CO2 from industrial exhaust A metal-organic framework, or MOF, is capable of capturing CO2 at extreme temperatures
Durchbruch bei der Abscheidung von “heißem” CO2 aus Industrieabgasen Ein metallorganisches Gerüst ist in der Lage, CO2 bei extremen Temperaturen abzuscheiden
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Pointing the way to less food waste Smart containers and biodegradable films – these are just two of the SISTERS project’s solutions for reducing food waste in Europe
Der Weg zu weniger Lebensmittelverschwendung Intelligente Behälter und biologisch abbaubare Folien – das sind nur zwei der Lösungen aus dem Projekt SISTERS für weniger Lebensmittelverschwendung in Europa
White House Releases Report on Growing U.S. Biomanufacturing Capacity for the American Bioeconomy The US bioeconomy, particularly in the areas of biotechnology and biomanufacturing, including industries, products, services, and the workforce – has the potential to create thousands of jobs and billions in economic growth
Transforming Meat and Fruit Waste into Biogas New research from the BBTWINS project demonstrates the potential of converting waste into sustainable and renewable resources
Aus für PET-Recycling-Projekt von Suez in Saint-Avold Die Gestehungskosten kommen auf mehr als 2.000 € pro Tonne für das Recycling-PET, während Primär-PET aktuell bei etwa 900 € pro Tonne liege
Suez cancels PET recycling project in Saint-Avold, France The cost to produce this recycled PET would be more than €2,000 per tonne whereas primary PET is currently selling for around €900 per tonne
Neste and PCS to bring renewable solutions to Southeast Asia’s chemicals industry The collaboration aims at introducing renewable raw materials to replace fossil ones in chemicals and plastics value chains in the region
Debut’s BiotechXBeautyLabs™ Enters the Professional Beauty Services Market, Signs First Partnership with Formula Fig BiotechXBeautyLabs™ now creates specialized, clinically-backed products for professional beauty services including skincare studios, facial bars and med-spas
29 November 202428 November 2024 Advanced Recycling: Innovative Improvements and New Technologies – a Promising Investment Sector for Europe Almost 270 delegates attended the Advanced Recycling Conference (ARC) in Cologne on 20-21 November 2024 - the leading advanced recycling conference in Europe
Advanced Recycling: Innovative Lösungen und neue Technologien – ein vielversprechender Sektor für Investitionen in Europa Fast 270 Delegierte nahmen am 20. und 21. November 2024 in Köln an der Advanced Recycling Conference (ARC) teil – der führenden Konferenz für fortgeschrittenes Recycling in Europa