20 January 202514 January 2025 Scientists from Brno reveal risks of bioplastics in agriculture Even plastics marketed as eco-friendly, can negatively affect the soil, causing an overgrowth of microorganisms, which then compete with plants for vital nutrients
17 January 202514 January 2025 This is our time: Working on biodegradable plastics TNO researchers create AI model to develop new bioplastics
Retailers greatly value recyclable fiber cap Great Earth debuts new fibre caps from Blue Ocean Closures for nutritional supplements
Zusammenarbeit und Innovation in der Fertigung voranbringen Eine neue Online-Gemeinschaft erleichtert die Zusammenarbeit von Fachleuten aus verschiedenen Gebieten, um die Fertigung nachhaltiger zu gestalten
Driving collaboration and innovation in manufacturing A new online community facilitates expert collaboration across diverse fields for more sustainable manufacturing
CO2 als Rohstoff: Baustein einer klimaneutralen Kohlenstoffwirtschaft Impulspapier zur zukünftigen Nutzung von Carbon Capture and Utilization in Deutschland veröffentlicht
The Future of Plastics Lies in Bioplastics and Advanced Biotechnology Using bacteria isolated from various environments has enabled AIMPLAS to successfully reduce biodegradation times
Bayer and Neste to Collaborate on Developing Feedstocks for Renewable Fuels The companies have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to jointly scale winter canola in the US as a biomass-based feedstock to meet growing demand for renewable fuel / Bayer aims to launch hybrid TruFlex winter canola in the US in 2027, delivering excellent product stability and performance / Overall goal is to help decarbonize the transportation sector with advancing innovative crops for renewable fuels, such as sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel
Bayer und Neste arbeiten zusammen, um Rohstoffe für erneuerbare Kraftstoffe zu produzieren Die Unternehmen unterzeichnen eine Absichtserklärung, um Winterraps in den USA als Biomasse-Rohstoff zu nutzen und zu skalieren. Damit soll die wachsende Nachfrage nach erneuerbaren Kraftstoffen gedeckt werden / Das übergeordnete Ziel ist die Dekarbonisierung des Transportsektors. Dazu können Biokraftstoffe aus innovativen Nutzpflanzen einen Beitrag leisten / Bayer plant für 2027 die US-Markteinführung der hybriden Winterrapssorte TruFlex, die Landwirten eine zusätzliche Einkommensquelle ermöglicht
16 January 202514 January 2025 Vitol agrees to acquire 66.84% of plastics recycling company WPU WPU is using batch pyrolysis technology for use as plastic waste to oil or to be distilled and has an operational commercial scale facility in Farevejle with the capacity to recycle 30,000 tonnes of waste plastic a year
Vitol: Rohstoffkonzern übernimmt dänischen Recycler WPU Die WPU nutzt ein eigenes Pyrolyseverfahren für das Recycling von Kunststoffabfällen und verfügt über eine Anlage mit Recyclingkapazitäten für etwa 30.000 Tonnen Kunststoffabfall im Jahr
Cloverdale Paint and Celanese Partner to Offer Sustainable Paint Solutions Created with Carbon Capture Technology Celanese will convert captured CO2 from industrial CO2 emissions into a methanol building block which makes up part of vinyl acetate-based emulsions used as a raw material in the manufacturing of paints
How much is the US bioeconomy worth? We investigate different estimates for its value and how much certain sub-sectors are predicted to grow over the coming years
US-Konzern baut Zentrum für grüne Chemie gezielt in Deutschland Der weltweit führende Kunststoffhersteller LyondellBasell hat große Pläne beim Recycling von Plastikmüll. Deutschland nutzt der Chemiekonzern als Startbasis – und fordert Unterstützung der EU
“Finding success with a natural fiber and wood mix” The inclusion of wood fiber in the BM4 has been a major benefit for Green Valley Greenhouse, both in terms of plant performance and sustainability
From CO2 to acetaldehyde: towards greener industrial chemistry Scientists led by EPFL, the University of Copenhagen, and Shanghai University have developed a copper catalyst that can efficiently convert carbon dioxide into acetaldehyde, a key chemical used in manufacturing. The breakthrough offers a green alternative to fossil-fuel-based processes
Von CO2 zu Acetaldehyd: Auf dem Weg zu einer grüneren industriellen Chemie Mit diesem Durchbruch werden zwei Umweltprobleme auf einmal angegangen
15 January 202514 January 2025 Ace Green Recycling, a Global Leader in Battery Recycling Technology, to Become a Public Company Ace, with commercial operations in Asia, is focused on global expansion and plans to develop a flagship battery recycling plant in Texas for lead and lithium-ion batteries
Vermisst: Strategie für nachhaltigen Umgang mit Biomasse Flächenkonflikte und Übernutzung verhindern - Offener Brief an zuständige Ministerien
Rebel Fuels launches to transform waste CO2 into carbon-neutral fuels Rebel Fuels plants are establishing a circular carbon economy that repurposes waste streams into valuable, sustainable fuel products
Indien will in der Bioökonomie zur Spitze gehören Die Regierung fördert das Wachstum von biobasierten verarbeitenden Industrien in Sektoren von Chemie über Gesundheit bis Ernährung. Das birgt Chancen und Risiken
India Plans to Develop Top Grade Bioeconomy Government is supporting the growth of bio-based manufacturing in sectors ranging from chemical to health and nutrition - generating both opportunities and risks
Baumwollverbot in Europa bis 2030? Die Zukunft zirkulärer Materialien Die EU peilt eine Kreislaufwirtschaft an, wobei die Baumwolle eigentlich keine Rolle mehr spielen darf. Aber: Ein Verbot hätte drastische Folgen
14 January 202514 January 2025 Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year 2025: Six Innovations are Nominated The use of leaves for cellulose pulp and packaging, seaweed as a feedstock for biosynthetic fibres, plant-based surface material for car interiors and much more – The award nominees are as diverse as the thematic spectrum of the Cellulose Fibres Conference 2025 in Cologne
Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year 2025: Die sechs Nominierten stehen fest Verwertung von Laub für Zellstoff und Verpackung, Algen als Rohstoff für biosynthetische Fasern, pflanzliches Oberflächenmaterial für Fahrzeuginnenräume und vieles mehr – Die Award-Nominierten sind so vielfältig wie das diesjährige Themenspektrum der Cellulose Fibres Conference 2025
Monthly news from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), December 2024 Let's take a look at what happened in December 2024 at RCI:
UC3M participates in a research project on biocomposites that transform key industrial sectors Biocomposites developed by the project BIOntier cover divers applications as vehicle components, battery casings and dashboard panels, aeronautical structures and industrial equipment
A Step Forward in Recycling: The RECLAIM Project and Its Innovative Equipment for Plastic Waste This portable system is designed to address a critical need in remote areas where building waste treatment plants is unfeasible
Bei Innovationen in der Bioökonomie könnte Ostafrika Vorreiter sein Das Potenzial ist groß, aber begrenzte Mittel für den Einsatz neuer Technologien und Know-how in landwirtschaftlicher Produktion oder Bioverarbeitung sind ein Hemmschuh
East Africa could be a Leader in Bioeconomy Innovation There is great potential, but a lack of funds for the implementation of new technologies as well as a lack of knowhow in agricultural production and bioprocessing inhibit progress
BU Scientists make breakthrough in self-repairing plastic A new study has made advances in the development of plastic that can fix itself after it has been cracked or broken into pieces
13 January 202514 January 2025 Status and Outlook: Bio-based Polymers worldwide Global capacity to grow strongly, with major investments in China, Europe and the Middle East; new regulations driving demand for biodegradable plastics
Turning automotive engines into modular chemical plants to make green fuels The MIT spinout Emvolon is placing its repurposed engines next to methane sources, to generate greener methanol and other chemicals
Neue Technologie: Alte Automotoren verwandeln Methan in grünen Treibstoff Aus dem MIT hervor gegangenes Start-up Emvolon macht aus herkömmlichen Automotoren kleine, mobile Chemieanlagen, die Methan direkt vor Ort in nachhaltigen Treibstoff umwandeln
ATB in Potsdam does pioneering work: Artificially produced humic substances for agriculture Innovative process called hydrothermal humification makes it possible to fully exploit biological waste
ATB in Potsdam leistet Pionierarbeit: Künstlich hergestellte Huminstoffe für die Landwirtschaft Innovatives Verfahren der hydrothermalen Humifizierung ermöglicht eine vollständige Verwertung biologischer Reststoffe
Sustainable Packaging from Peatland Plants Researchers at Fraunhofer IVV in Freising and Dresden studied in the PALUDI project the potentials of peatland plants such as reed, sedge or reed canary grass for sustainable packaging
Nachhaltige Verpackungen aus Moorpflanzen Forscher des Fraunhofer IVV in Freising und Dresden untersuchten im Projekt »PALUDI« die Potenziale von Moorpflanzen wie Schilf, Seggen oder Rohrglanzgras für nachhaltige Verpackungen
USDA to survey farmers on land ownership, finances The information gathered through the survey will influence national and state policymaking decisions
KIIDC to replace plastic bottles with bioplastic alternatives New Indian Start-up will utilize bioplastic bottles made from polylactic acid (PLA), a material derived from starches found in crops
10 January 202510 January 2025 EU-funded project PYSOLO: Free webinar „Facing High-Temperature CSP for energy applications” Four speakers of the one-hour-session will dive into the challenges currently faced by CSP technologies for energy applications
Die Nationale Biomassestrategie BMEL, BMWK und das BMUV haben schon in 2022 Eckpunkte vorgelegt, um in Deutschland eine nachhaltige Biomasseerzeugung und -nutzung sicherzustellen - sie soll nun im kommenden Jahr verabschiedet werden
Sustainea and Primient to collaborate on $400 million U.S. Bio-MEG facility in Lafayette Sustainea, an innovative company dedicated to manufacturing sustainable chemicals with a low-carbon footprint, is planning to invest $400 million in Lafayette, Indiana. In collaboration with local company Primient, who will supply corn-based dextrose precursors
Aramco, TotalEnergies and Saudi Investment Recycling Company (SIRC) assess the development of a sustainable aviation fuels unit This collaboration will draw on the expertise of the three partners to develop a production unit of sustainable aviation fuel by converting local residues from the circular economy, such as used cooking oil and animal fats
Metsä Group will introduce nature compensation in its environmental deviations During 2025, an independent expert group invited by Metsä Group will participate in the determination of nature damage and compensation measures for these sites
Bundespreis Ecodesign ehrt zehn herausragende Ideen für die Zukunft Dieses Jahr gehen die Preise überwiegend an Innovationen aus den Bereichen Materialeinsparung und Recyclingprozesse
Neste to supply sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to Air New Zealand marking the airline’s largest purchase of SAF to date The SAF will be used by Air New Zealand at Los Angeles (LAX) and San Francisco (SFO) international airports through to February 2026
The Case for Carbon Utilization New processes and technologies are enabling producers to find even more attractive outlets for their CO2