6 March 20252 March 2025 United Sustainable Flight Fund Invests in Heirloom to Scale Direct Air Capture Sustainable Flight Fund also gets the right to purchase up to 500,000 tons of carbon dioxide removal - Heirloom's proven technology uses limestone to absorb CO2
Nachhaltigkeitsfonds von United Airlines investiert in Direct Air Capture Anbieter Fonds erwirbt außerdem das Kaufrecht für 500.000 Tonnen abgeschiedenes CO2 – Heirloom-Verfahren setzt auf Kalkstein, um der Luft Kohlenstoffdioxid zu entziehen
Debut Scores Breakthrough in Carmine Bioproduction and Unveils Plans to Launch the First-ever Molecular Replica of the Vibrant Red Pigment Debut's biomanufactured carmine offers unparalleled health, safety, animal-free and environmental advantages
Arsenale Bioyards Raises $10M to Cut Biomanufacturing Costs by 90% with First-of-its-Kind end-to-end Platform Arsenale’s proprietary and first-of-its-kind end-to-end platform aims at drastically reducing costs and time - by up to 90% - and accelerating the adoption of sustainable bio-based alternatives
Corplex: Französischer K-Verarbeiter stellt Recyclingaktivitäten ein Der Grund ist fast immer derselbe: Preiswerte Primärware macht das Geschäft kaputt
2023: Record-breaking Increase in Renewable Electricity Electricity from renewables dominates in Austria, Sweden and Denmark while shares above 50% were registered in Portugal, Spain, Croatia, Latvia and Finland
Pioneering bio-based raw materials in press felts Valmet is determined to lower the carbon footprint of their paper machine clothing. As a result of intensive work, Valmet has launched the first press felt containing bio-based raw materials
EU Commission proposals open new horizons for industries able to combine, circularity, bioeconomy and a phase out of fossils Europe lags behind other global regions in green business growth and loses manufacturing jobs at an accelerated pace
5 March 202526 February 2025 INCA Renewtech earns grant to complete biocomposites development, conduct consumer line trials Alberta Innovates funding will drive refinement of INCA’s hemp fiber biocomposite, vertical integration by 2026 and trials with Tier 1 automotive customers
Mit Bioökonomie in eine kohlefreie Zukunft Transformationscluster BioökonomieREVIER vernetzt Branchen und Kompetenzen im Rheinischen Revier
Lactips responds to a need from packaging manufacturers and expands its range on its paper coating platform The new CareTips® PFP344MAX sealant grade offers high sealability for optimum protection of packaged products
Why e-methanol is a game changer for decarbonizing shipping and industry As both a sustainable shipping fuel and a chemical feedstock, e-methanol offers a path for some of the toughest decarbonization challenges
Digital Product Passport für mehr Recycling in der Verpackung Durch regulatorische Anforderungen wie die Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) der Europäischen Union wird der DPP ab 2027 in vielen Branchen verpflichtend werden
Mobilizing consumer demand for green hydrogen-based products Potential role of demand-side policies to stimulate decarbonisation of European heavy industry
Wildsmith Launches 100% Home Compostable Packaging Together with Shellworks, Wildsmith Skin developed 'Vivomer', a biopolymer derived from natural microbes and plant-based sources, offering the durability of plastic without its environmental harm
LANXESS: Longer-lasting tires through sustainable antioxidant LANXESS’ new rubber additive Vulkanox HS Scopeblue supports tire manufacturers in producing more sustainable, longer-lasting tires and in achieving their sustainability goals
LANXESS: Langlebigere Reifen durch nachhaltiges Antioxidationsmittel LANXESS unterstützt Reifenhersteller mit seinem neuen Kautschukadditiv Vulkanox HS Scopeblue dabei, nachhaltigere, langlebige Reifen zu produzieren und ihre Nachhaltigkeitsziele zu erreichen
4 March 20254 March 2025 Unlocking CCU Potential Through Electrochemistry Free Webinar on 25 March 2025, 13:00-14:30 CET
Monthly news from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), February 2025 Let's take a look at what happened in February 2025 at RCI
GOZEN’s radical new biomaterial LUNAFORM™ scales up in first commercial range, making biodesign a reality in fashion and beyond Biotech startup GOZEN has launched its debut LUNAFORM biomaterial range in conjunction with a new facility in Turkey and a short film
Umweltfreundlicher Wasserstoff aus Kreislaufwirtschaft: Green Hydrogen Technology und Westfalen-Gruppe starten Kooperation Die Green Hydrogen Technology GmbH (GHT) aus Augsburg und die Westfalen-Gruppe aus Münster gehen eine strategische Partnerschaft für Wasserstoff aus Reststoffen ein
KINGFA opens advanced recycling facility in Spain The company aims to expand its presence in the European market, providing solutions for plastic waste recycling, lifecycle management, and low-carbon materials
New Catalytic Method Converts CO2 Into Valuable β-Alkynyl Acids Innovative dual catalysis approach enables efficient carboxylation, highlighting potential for sustainable chemistry
Biozirkuläre Alternative für Frischhaltefolien und Kunststoffe beeskin Bienenwachstücher sind eine plastikfreie, kompostierbare und wiederverwendbare Alternative zu fossil-basierten Kunststoffen
Balrampur Chini Mills to set up PLA bio polymer unit in Uttar Pradesh This is India’s first PLA biopolymer plant
Metsä Group’s Kuura textile fibre shows competitive greenhouse gas emission level Metsä Group has completed a new Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of its Kuura textile fibre. The assessment shows that Kuura’s global warming potential score is less than one-third of the next best option, viscose
The biodegradable microbeads that scrub out plastic pollution For companies seeking biodegradable replacements, circular and plant-based options abound, waiting to be scaled
3 March 202527 February 2025 Green Hydrogen Production – A Key Element for Maximizing Carbon Capture & Utilisation (CCU) Benefits Numerous European cross-sector projects for hydrogen production using large-scale electrolysers and demonstrate the growing momentum behind hydrogen as a key element of Europe's energy future
Idemitsu Kosan and Mitsubishi Electric Start Collaboration for Use of Biomass Plastics in Home Appliances It is essential to develop alternative materials to petroleum-derived plastics and technologies and products which leads to reduction of CO2 emissions
Mittelstand fordert Rohstoffwende In einem 12-Punkte-Papier hat die Mittelstandsallianz klare Forderungen an die kommende Bundesregierung formuliert
Global Industry Leaders Join Forces to Launch Groundbreaking Automotive Plastics Circularity Pilot A Global Impact Coalition initiative set to revolutionize automotive plastics recycling
Generating new enzymes with complex active sites Three scientists from Baker Lab led a project focused on accelerating a specific chemical reaction: breaking ester bonds
US-Starforscher findet Wunder-Enzym, das Plastik auflösen kann Ein Forschungsteam unter Nobelpreisträger David Baker hat mit KI ein Enzym entwickelt, das PET-Kunststoff effizient abbauen könnte
Compostable packaging: boosting profitability and simplifying waste management Gary Tee, VP Global Converting at TIPA, explores the advantages that compostable packaging offers to brands and waste management facilities, from reduced contamination rates and simplified sorting processes to new revenue streams
Superglue Made from the Body’s Own Mucus Scientists from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Freie Universität Berlin combined a mixture of mucilaginous and sticky proteins to produce an adhesive for biomedical applications
Ein Superkleber aus körpereigenem Schleim Wissenschaftlerinnen und Wissenschaftler des Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in den USA und der Freien Universität Berlin kombinierten eine Mischung aus schleimigen und klebrigen Proteinen
28 February 202528 February 2025 nova-experts reintroduced: Verena Kuhlmann Dissemination, Communication, Project Management
ICM Forum Highlights Essential Actions in New Report to Unlock the Potential of CCU to Deliver Europe’s Climate Goals The report, developed by the Working Group on CCU, addresses key regulatory barriers, financial incentives, and policy measures required to accelerate the deployment of CCU technologies
40 Jahre RCS: Vom Pionier zum Recycling-Marktführer Die RCS-Gruppe hat sich mit Mut und Innovationsgeist zu einem bedeutenden Kunststoff-Recyclingunternehmen in Deutschland entwickelt
Enzyme discovered from Brazilian biodiversity can revolutionize bio-refineries Unprecedented enzyme class prospected in Brazilian soil can increase biorefinery efficiency and accelerate the sustainable production of energy and chemicals
Win Win Water Introduces 100% Plant-Based, Biodegradable Bottles Designed for rapid biodegradation, the bottles decompose within 90 days in commercial composting facilities as they are made from Poly Lactic Acid from sugarcane
TECNARO und DITF mit dem „Innovationspreis Bioökonomie Baden-Württemberg 2024“ ausgezeichnet TECNARO CEO Jürgen Pfitzer hält Keynote auf dem Bioökonomietag Baden-Württemberg 2025 und nimmt an der Podiumsdiskussion teil
Study Reveals How Autohydrolysis is Changing Biomass Conversion A green technology for biorefineries: A bibliometric analysis
The LEGO Group supports carbon removal solutions to expand sustainability efforts The LEGO Group today announced a DKK 19 million commitment towards four carbon removal projects in partnership with Climate Impact Partners and ClimeFi
TIPA aims for improved functionality with home compostable film TIPA has launched a home compostable high-barrier film for laminated savoury snack and crisp packaging, aiming to offer enhanced functionality and durability
27 February 202526 February 2025 Cellulose Fibres Conference 2025 – New with Biosynthetics: Meet the Next Generation of Sustainable Fibres and Technologies Only two weeks left to register: The upcoming conference on 12-13 March 2025 in Cologne, Germany, will pave pathways to a sustainable textile industry – Find out all Details
Nanoscale tin catalyst discovery paves the way for sustainable CO2 conversion Researchers have developed a sustainable catalyst that increases its activity during use while converting carbon dioxide (CO2) into valuable products. This discovery offers a blueprint for designing next-generation electrocatalysts
Weg für eine nachhaltige CO2-Umwandlung: Zinnkatalysator im Nanomaßstab Forscher haben einen nachhaltigen Katalysator entwickelt, der seine Aktivität während der Nutzung steigert und dabei Kohlendioxid (CO2) in wertvolle Produkte umwandelt. Diese Entdeckung liefert ein Modell für die Entwicklung von Elektrokatalysatoren der nächsten Generation
Flint’s Paper Battery Technology Secures US$2 Million in Seed Funding to Revolutionize the Sustainable Energy Storage Space Flint’s cellulose-based paper batteries are engineered from the ground up to solve critical challenges in modern energy storage
Coffee grounds and Reishi mushroom spores can be 3D printed into a compostable alternative to plastics The fungal mycelium could find its applications in compostable alternatives to Styrofoam