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4 March 202525 February 2025

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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28 February 202528 February 2025

 nova-experts reintroduced: Verena Kuhlmann

Dissemination, Communication, Project Management

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Study Reveals How Autohydrolysis is Changing Biomass Conversion

A green technology for biorefineries: A bibliometric analysis

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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3D-Druck mit Kaffeesatz: Forschende entwickeln biologisch abbaubares Material auf Myzel-Basis

Das Material könnte als nachhaltige Alternative zu Styropor in Verpackungen oder für andere Anwendungen dienen

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SURFs UP project aims to boost sustainable surfactant production

The project will focus on microbial biosurfactants and it will also study chemically produced biosurfactants from lignin

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Guyenne Papier and LFI Emballages launch a cardboard yogurt pot

Carton packaging for yoghurts: a breakthrough for the food industry The yogurt pot An alternative to plastic packaging

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Der Papier-Joghurtbecher kommt – biologisch abbaubar

Labortests haben die Wirksamkeit und Sicherheit der neuartigen Lebensmittelverpackung bestätigt, teilen sie mit. Außerdem haben sie die Lösung gemeinsam zum Patent angemeldet

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26 February 202524 February 2025

Deadline 16 March: Please Submit Your Abstract to the Renewable Materials Conference (RMC)

The unique concept of showcasing all renewable materials solutions in one event covers the entire value chain from alternative carbon feedstocks in any applications

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Studie bestätigt, dass Biomasse bis 2050 20% des Kohlenstoffbedarfs im Chemiesektor decken kann, ohne die Versorgung mit Lebens- und Futtermitteln zu gefährden

Neuer Bericht der Renewable Carbon Initiative und des Biobased Industries Consortium zeigt Potenzial für eine signifikante Defossilisierung der chemischen Industrie durch Biomasse

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SK chemicals to Establish Waste Plastic Recycling Innovation Center in Korea

The company will invest in new pilot facilities for the chemical decomposition of waste plastics

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Avantium: Kooperation mit Amcor bei PEF-Anwendungen

Gemeinsam mit der Konzerntochter Amcor Rigid Packaging USA sollen die Möglichkeiten für die Verwendung von "Releaf" PEF zur Produktion von festen Verpackungsmitteln getestet werden

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SEIL Energy and IIT-Madras collaborate to revolutionize carbon capture technology

Researcher Prof. Sangwai is establishing a pilot plant demonstrator to facilitate improved carbon capture from coal fired power plant stacks

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Air Liquide announces major investments to support European decarbonization in collaboration with TotalEnergies

The project will notably supply TotalEnergies’ industrial platform through a long term contract and Air Liquide will also be able to serve additional Dutch and Belgian customers with industrial and heavy-duty mobility needs

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Veolia investiert in PET-Recycling in Europa

Neue Investitionen in zwei seiner großen Werke, Frauenfeld (Schweiz) und Norrköping (Norwegen), sollen eine Steigerung der Produktion von lebensmitteltauglichem rPet um etwa 30% bewirken

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LG Chem Accelerates Commercial Production of 100% Plant-Based Acrylic Acid

The cosmetics industry, which increasingly demands plant-based and naturally derived ingredients without compromising functionality, is expected to be a key market for bio-acrylic acid

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Tiny copper ‘flowers’ bloom on artificial leaves for clean fuel production

Tiny copper ‘nano-flowers’ have been attached to an artificial leaf to produce clean fuels and chemicals that are the backbone of modern energy and manufacturing

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Wenn Sonnenlicht Kohlenwasserstoffe erzeugt

Forscher aus Cambridge und Berkeley haben eine Methode entwickelt, mit der sich Kohlenwasserstoffe allein durch Sonnenlicht herstellen lassen. Mithilfe spezieller Katalysatoren und Perowskit-Solarzellen verwandelt das System CO2 in nützliche Chemikalien. Dies könnte die Abhängigkeit von fossilen Rohstoffen deutlich verringern

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25 February 202519 February 2025

Joint Forces for Renewable Carbon: Lars Börger appointed as new CEO of nova-Institute

Together with Michael Carus, current CEO of nova-Institute, they will drive sustainable change in the chemical and materials industry forward

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Mit vereinten Kräften für erneuerbaren Kohlenstoff: Lars Börger wird neuer CEO des nova-Instituts

Gemeinsam mit Michael Carus, dem derzeitigen CEO des nova-Instituts, wird er den nachhaltigen Wandel in der Chemie- und Materialindustrie aktiv mitgestalten

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We Made History

Prometheus Fuels has developed the first 21st-century fuel — a new, practical, cheap source of energy, made from CO2 salvaged directly from air instead of extracted from the ground

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Innovative Zukunftsprojekte: Sechs neue Ansiedlungsprojekte stärken NRW als Wirtschaftsstandort – Neue Runde startet 

Ministerin Neubaur: Zukunftsgerichtete Industrieansiedlungen für die Transformation und Wettbewerbsfähigkeit der Wirtschaft im Herzen Europas

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Polyplastics Launches New Eco-Friendly PLASTRONⓇ︎ LFT with Reduced Weight, Higher Rigidity, and Strong Damping

The new LFT is a composite of PP resin and uninterrupted 30% long cellulose fibers which exhibits high strength and elasticity thanks to unique spinning conditions and polymerization of the raw cellulose materials