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11 March 20257 March 2025

Bio-Schaum-NFK: Nachhaltige Leichtbauteile für urbane Elektromobilität

Innovatives Forschungsprojekt kombiniert biobasierte Kunststoffe und Naturfasern für ressourcenschonende Fahrzeugkomponenten

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10 March 20257 March 2025

The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation PPWR

Background and important key facts about the Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation

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Die EU-Verpackungsverordnung PPWR

Die wichtigsten Fakten zur Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation

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Bacterial nanocellulose: A sustainable alternative to forest resource consumption

One of the most promising options is a biopolymer produced by certain bacteria that offers unique properties and a more environmentally friendly manufacturing process

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A Clean Industrial Deal for competitiveness and decarbonisation in the EU 

The Clean Industrial Deal will accelerate decarbonisation, while securing the future of manufacturing in Europe

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KUNSTSTOFF MAGAZIN Produkt des Jahres 2025: 3. Platz, Kategorie Werkstoffe: Borealis

Borcycle GD3600SY wird erstmals in der Serienproduktion von Mittelkonsolenträgern bei Peugeot eingesetzt

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From ocean to table, without plastic attached: Dundrun switches to sustainable Sulapac seafood tags

This marks an important step towards cutting plastic waste in the seafood supply chain

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Starbucks customers react as chain rolls out new cup design in 14 states: ‘No more TikTok drinks’

The switch allows the company to align with local regulations in certain cities that have passed legislation requiring transitions away from single-use plastic

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Clean Industrial Deal risks overlooking criticality of plastics manufacturing to Europe’s industrial base

Plastics Europe calls for greater urgency and tailored action plan

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Kunststoffe als Fundament der europäischen Industrie im Clean Industrial Deal verankern

Es fehlen dringliche Maßnahmen für eine klimaneutrale und wettbewerbsfähige Kreislaufwirtschaft

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7 March 20254 March 2025

Researchers show how to efficiently convert captured carbon dioxide into green energy

Thanks to a collaboration with Oregon State University researchers, methanol could soon be produced faster and more efficiently

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Kohlendioxid in grüne Energie umwandeln: Neuer Katalysator verbessert CO2-Umwandlung

Dank der Zusammenarbeit mit Forschern der Oregon State University könnte Methanol bald schneller und effizienter hergestellt werden

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Boeing partners with Norsk e-Fuel to advance SAF production

Boeing’s investment will accelerate the production and availability of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in the Nordics and globally

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Orion S.A. signs supply agreement for tire pyrolysis oil with Contec S.A.

The agreement with Warsaw, Poland-based Contec further enables Orion to diversify its sources of tire pyrolysis oil, commonly known as TPO

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Innovatives Papier- und Verpackungsmaterial aus Zuckerrüben

BeetKraft® ist ein innovatives Material von Südzucker, das aus Co-Produkten der Zuckerproduktion hergestellt wird und über ein patentiertes Veredelungsverfahren zu einem hochwertigen Ersatz von holzbasiertem Zellstoff aufbereitet wird

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ICO₂NIC Project Kicks Off in Brussels: Transforming CO₂ Waste into Value

The project’s ultimate goal is to make Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) more economically viable, reducing energy consumption, CO₂ emissions, and supporting industrial sustainability

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Metsä Group starts pre-engineering of Kuura textile fibre mill

The pre-engineering of the Kuura mill is expected to continue until the summer of 2026

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Vision Life Holdings Launches New Water-based Eco Ink for Textile Printing

Vision Life Holdings, led by CEO Mu-hyun Choi, South Korea, has introduced UTEX Eco Ink after extensive research

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Corplex: Französischer K-Verarbeiter stellt Recyclingaktivitäten ein

Der Grund ist fast immer derselbe: Preiswerte Primärware macht das Geschäft kaputt

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Mit Bioökonomie in eine kohlefreie Zukunft

Transformationscluster BioökonomieREVIER vernetzt Branchen und Kompetenzen im Rheinischen Revier

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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

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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

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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

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Mobilizing consumer demand for green hydrogen-based products

Potential role of demand-side policies to stimulate decarbonisation of European heavy industry

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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

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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

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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

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4 March 20254 March 2025

Unlocking CCU Potential Through Electrochemistry 

Free Webinar on 25 March 2025, 13:00-14:30 CET

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Monthly news from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), February 2025

Let's take a look at what happened in February 2025 at RCI

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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

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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

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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

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New Catalytic Method Converts CO2 Into Valuable β-Alkynyl Acids

Innovative dual catalysis approach enables efficient carboxylation, highlighting potential for sustainable chemistry

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Biozirkuläre Alternative für Frischhaltefolien und Kunststoffe

beeskin Bienenwachstücher sind eine plastikfreie, kompostierbare und wiederverwendbare Alternative zu fossil-basierten Kunststoffen

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Balrampur Chini Mills to set up PLA bio polymer unit in Uttar Pradesh

This is India’s first PLA biopolymer plant

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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

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The biodegradable microbeads that scrub out plastic pollution

For companies seeking biodegradable replacements, circular and plant-based options abound, waiting to be scaled

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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

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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

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Mittelstand fordert Rohstoffwende

In einem 12-Punkte-Papier hat die Mittelstandsallianz klare Forderungen an die kommende Bundesregierung formuliert

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Global Industry Leaders Join Forces to Launch Groundbreaking Automotive Plastics Circularity Pilot

A Global Impact Coalition initiative set to revolutionize automotive plastics recycling

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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