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8 November 202315 November 2023

Recycling organic waste: biodegradable bags not currently recommended

The BabbA project group initial evaluation is that we should avoid introducing biodegradable bags into real, large-scale biowaste recycling plants until it can be guaranteed that the bags will break down completely

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Sustainable feedstocks: Accelerating recarbonization in chemicals

Reducing greenhouse gases is essential for chemical companies to remain competitive. Investing in feedstock sources and conversion technologies can help close the gap to net zero

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Challenging the status quo of plastics: Biomaterials startup erthos announces $6.5 million Series A

erthosTM is driving change in the biomaterials industry, offering a sustainable future for all

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LanzaTech Forms Joint Venture with Olayan Financing Company to Deploy Carbon Recycling Technology in Saudi Arabia

The joint venture will deploy and develop projects utilizing LanzaTech’s carbon recycling technology within KSA and selectively across the broader Middle East

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7 November 20232 November 2023

thyssenkrupp Uhde awarded contract by ENOWA to supply a green methanol and methanol-to-gasoline plant

This project is the first reference for the uhde® green methanol process which makes renewable fuels and chemicals possible

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thyssenkrupp Uhde erhält Auftrag von ENOWA zur Lieferung einer grünen Methanol- und Methanol-zu-Benzin-Anlage

Erstes Referenzprojekt der grünen uhde® Methanoltechnologie, das erneuerbare Kraftstoffe und Chemikalien möglich macht

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Plastics manufacturers unite around a common vision to redesign the European plastics system

Circular and net zero emissions ‘Plastics Transition’ roadmap highlights urgent need for policy framework that stimulates circular markets and investments

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Perstorp strengthens its sustainable offerings with 100% renewable based 2-Ethylhexanol

The new product grade is the world’s first 2-EH partly based on renewable raw materials, meeting the growing demand for more sustainable alternatives in various applications

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Zellstofffabrik in Finnland blockiert: Die Zukunft ist zerhäckselt

Ak­ti­vis­t:in­nen haben einen holzverarbeitenden Betrieb blockiert. Sie sorgen sich um die einst üppigen Wälder, die dem Klima kaum noch helfen

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Naia™ Renew Fibers And The Game-Changing Potential Of Molecular Recycling Take Center At The 2023 Textile Exchange Conference, London

Eastman is pleased to be among the sponsors of the 2023 Textile Exchange Conference and present their molecular recycling technology

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INERATEC, ENAP and Ferrostaal boost production of synthetic fuels

The National Petroleum Company (ENAP) will study the production of synthetic fuels in its refineries. Therefore, ENAP has signed a memorandum of understanding with the companies Ferrostaal Chile and INERATEC, which will carry out feasibility studie

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INERATEC, ENAP, und Ferrostaal treiben die Produktion synthetischer Kraftstoffe an

Die Nationale Erdölgesellschaft (ENAP) wird die Produktion von synthetischen Kraftstoffen in ihren Raffinerien prüfen. Dazu hat sie eine Absichtserklärung mit den Unternehmen Ferrostaal Chile und INERATEC unterzeichnet, die Machbarkeitsstudien durchführen werden

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6 November 20236 November 2023

Update of the key and the major publication of the RCI: “Renewable Carbon as a Guiding Principle for Sustainable Carbon Cycles”

Why it is Right and Necessary to choose Renewable Carbon as a Guiding Principle for Sustainable Development in the Chemicals and Materials Sectors

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CAFIPLA project develops innovative biomass pretreatment process for the bioeconomy

The participation of the DBFZ was to use at least 80 per cent biogenic waste from households as mixed input biomass for the production of platform chemicals and for fibre recovery

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CAFIPLA-Projekt entwickelt innovatives Verfahren zur Vorbehandlung von Biomasse für die Bioökonomie

Das DBFZ hat sich damit beteiligt, mindestens 80 Prozent biogenen Abfalls aus Haushalten als gemischte Eingangsbiomasse zur Erzeugung von Plattformchemikalien und zur Faserrückgewinnung zu nutzen

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Tom Ford Plastic Innovation Accelerator Backing Seaweed to Replace Oil-Based Films

Convened by Lonely Whale, the program aims to accelerate scaling and market adoption of seaweed-based alternatives to thin-film plastics made from fossil fuels

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Versalis: Übernahme von Novamont abgeschlossen

Das zum italienischen Ölkonzern Eni gehörende Chemieunternehmen Versalis hat die komplette Übernahme des Biokunststoffherstellers Novamont abgeschlossen

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Versalis: acquisition of Novamont completed

Eni's chemical company Versalis has the acquisition of bioplastics manufacturer Novamont completed

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Verpackungsverordnung: Biokunststoffe versus Rezyklate?

Der EP-Umweltausschuss stimmt über die Neuregelung der EU-Verpackungsverordnung ab. Biokunststoffe könnten künftig die Rezyklatquote senken

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Discovering Insider Insights on Textile-to-Textile Recycling with Södra, Kipaş & Säntis, and Eastman

Textile Exchange spoke with the three leading organizations in the textile recycling space to get an insider perspective on their latest innovations, the key challenges and opportunities they see today, and the importance of collaboration in scaling circular solutions

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Mit geringem IQ zur klugen Verpackung

Für produzierende Unternehmen kann die Verpackung ein wichtiger Stellhebel zur Erfüllung der Klimaziele sein

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3 November 202330 October 2023

Evonik introduces the world’s first PA12 powder for 3D printing based on bio-circular raw material

Evonik is driving the circular plastics economy in additive manufacturing

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Bio-PA12-Pulver für den 3D-Druck

Evonik stellt auf der Formnext 2023 das weltweit erste PA12-Pulver für den 3D-Druck auf Basis eines biokreislauffähigen Rohstoffs vor

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Braskem Announces Partnership With Northwestern University for the Development of CO2 Conversion Technology

The project is led by Professor Ted Sargent and Dr. Ke Xie, among the world’s preeminent scientists in the field of electrocatalysis and contributes to Braskem’s strategy of combating climate change

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Technischer Kunststoff aus Biomaterial

Maurer stellte auf der Fakuma technische Kunststoffe aus Biomaterial als Ersatz für PA 6.6 und PA 12 vor

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Twelve Looking To Scale Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production By 2026

Washington Governor, Alaska Airlines and several different institutions join the carbon transformation™ technology to mark the historic milestone

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Beständig. Nachhaltig. 30 Jahre FNR.

Dank an Partner und Wegbegleiter

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New alliance for chemical recycling of textiles

Accelerating Circularity has launched the Alliance of Chemical Textile Recycling (ACTR)

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Making the biochemical conversion of lignocellulose more robust

Agricultural residues are more suitable for biochemical conversion to produce bulk commodities preferentially through anaerobic fermentation with less energy consumption and lower contamination risk

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2 November 20232 November 2023

News from CCU – From Carbon Capture and Green Hydrogen production to CO₂ Utilisation for Chemicals, Advanced Fuels, Polymers, Proteins and Minerals and its related Political Framework

Next nova Session on 5 December 2023

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LCA, business, policy – The sustainability nexus

Next nova Session on 13 Decemvber 2023

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Special Issue: The Green Claims Directive

New EU directive to tackle greenwashing on product advertising

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Supply chain letter on the need for mass balance fuel-use exempt for chemical recycling

20 associations call on EU Member States to urgently adopt mass balance fuel-use exempt as the EU harmonised mass balance method for allocating recycled content via chemical recycling

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Verbände fordern Anerkennung von „Fuel Use Exempt“-Massenbilanzierung

20 europäische Verbände fordern eine EU-weite Regulierung und Anerkennung von Massenbilanzen für das chemische Recycling nach der „Fuel Use Exempt“-Regel

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NatureWorks Announces Next Phase of Construction on New Fully Integrated Ingeo™️ PLA Biopolymer Manufacturing Facility in Thailand

The leading manufacturer of low-carbon polylactic acid (PLA) biopolymers is on track to complete construction on their newest manufacturing facility with full production anticipated in 2025

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Sway Awarded Competitive Grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation to Advance Seaweed Packaging Technology

R&D funding accelerates the development of the next generation of Sway's commercially viable, home compostable polymeric materials predominantly derived from seaweed

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Hersteller von Kunststoffverpackungen warnen: Sonderregeln für Plastik sind ökologischer Irrweg!

Die Kritik richtet sich vor allem gegen Vorschläge der Berichterstatterin Frédérique Ries für Sonder-Reduktionsziele für Kunststoffverpackungen, Ausnahmen für Verbundverpackungen, sowie Verbote von Einwegverpackungen und Mehrwegquoten, die Ausnahmen für Verpackungen aus Wellpappe vorsehen

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Firms plan pilot plants for biobased acrylic acid

They all hope to succeed despite false starts to commercialize the process, but there are only few successful - Companies still have more work to do before they can compete with the petrochemical production

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Kick-off von GreenCHEM – das Innovationsökosystem für Grüne Chemie

Berliner Universitäten kooperieren zur Unterstützung der Chemiewende

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GreenChem: Ecosystem for Green Chemistry Launches in Berlin

Berlin Universities Cooperate to Support Chemical Innovation

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31 October 20237 November 2023

First peeks into the program of the upcoming Cellulose Fibres Conference 2024 available

Cellulose Fibres Response to the Growing Demand for Eco-fibres as a substitute for plastics in various applications; 13-14 March, 2024 in Cologne, Germany and online

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Only six weeks left: Call for Abstracts – Renewable Materials Conference 2024

The brightest stars of Renewable Materials meet in Siegburg/Cologne (Germany), 11-13 June 2024. The Number One Meeting Point for Global Leaders in Industry, Academia and Policy. 465 Participants from 32 Countries Joined the Past Conference

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OMV supplies RYANAIR with 500 tonnes Sustainable Aviation Fuel in 2023

Ryanair is going to use SAF on its flights by 12.5% until 2030, while OMV’s ambition is, to become a regional leader in SAF supply

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OMV beliefert RYANAIR mit 500 Tonnen nachhaltigem Flugkraftstoff in 2023

Ryanair will bis 2030 SAF bis zu 12,5% auf seinen Flügen einsetzen, während die OMV eine regional führende Position in der SAF-Versorgung anstrebt

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New and available worldwide: Bio-based TPE

KRAIBURG TPE responds to the issue of bio-based materials by supplying bio-based TPEs with a variable proportion of sustainable raw materials

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Neu und weltweit verfügbar: Bio-based TPE

KRAIBURG TPE beantwortet die Bio-Frage und liefert Bio-based TPE mit variablem Anteil an erneuerbaren Rohstoffen

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Protection for snow and ice: Cellulosic LENZING™ fibers offer solution for preservation of glacier mass 

Glacier protection rethought: Geotextiles are already widely used to protect snow and ice on glaciers from melting. The use of nonwovens made from cellulosic LENZING™ fibers is now achieving a sustainable turnaround

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Schutz von Schnee und Eis: Cellulosische LENZING™ Fasern sorgen für nachhaltigen Erhalt von Gletschermasse

Gletscherschutz neu gedacht: Geotextilien werden bereits vielfach genutzt, um Schnee und Eis auf Gletschern vor der Schmelze zu bewahren. Mit dem Einsatz von Vliesen aus biologisch abbaubaren LENZING™ Fasern gelingt nun eine nachhaltige Wende

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Emerging granular hydrogel bioinks to improve biological function in bioprinted constructs

The properties of individual microgels within the granular bioink govern the overall printability, shape fidelity, and biological function of constructs

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UPM selects Dongsung Chemical as sole Korean distributor of its new bio-based MEG

Through this partnership, UPM will access the large and attractive Korean MEG market with a size of roughly two thirds of the European Union’s MEG market