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12 March 202511 March 2025

TotalEnergies Joins Forces with Air Liquide to Decarbonize its Refineries in Northern Europe with Green Hydrogen

Agreements to develop two projects in the Netherlands, for the production and delivery of some 45,000 tons a year of green hydrogen

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MOPCO to enhance sustainable urea and ammonia production with thyssenkrupp Uhde’s carbon capture and green ammonia solutions

The aim is to remove up to 145,000 t/year of CO2 from the flue gas of the existing ammonia production and use them in the urea production

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KUNSTSTOFF MAGAZIN: 2. Platz, Kategorie Werkstoffe: Bio-Fed

Die Produktlinie unter dem Markennamen M·Biobase besteht teilweise oder vollständig aus biobasierten und/oder biomassebilanzierten Materialien und weist einen verbesserten CO2-Fußabdruck auf

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CelluComp proposes sustainable packaging using Minnesota’s sugar beet pulp waste

Global fiber packaging manufacturer will open its very first commercial-scale facility in the U.S., in Renville, Minnesota

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EIT Climate-KIC becomes Climate KIC

As the EIT grant cycle comes to an end, and EIT Climate-KIC transitions from its EIT roots, the organisation begins a new chapter in its history

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What If We Could Revive Waste Carbon Dioxide?

Conventional carbon dioxide (CO2) conversion technologies have faced challenges in commercialization due to their low efficiency relative to high energy consumption

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Was wäre, wenn wir Kohlendioxidabfälle wiederbeleben könnten?

KIMS und KAIST-Forscher haben einen Katalysator-Syntheseprozess und eine Technologie zur Präzisionskontrolle entwickelt, um die Effizienz der Kohlendioxidumwandlung zu maximieren

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11 March 20257 March 2025

The LEGO Group introduces tires made with recycled materials

These new tires are already featured in select LEGO® sets, with a full transition planned for later this year

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LEGO stellt Reifen vor, die zu 30% aus recyceltem Material bestehen

Die innovativen Reifen sind bereits in ausgewählten LEGO®-Sets enthalten und sollen bis Ende des Jahres flächendeckend auf den Markt kommen

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NatureWorks Introduces Ingeo™ 3D300: Our Fastest, High-Quality 3D Printing Grade Yet

Faster printing, better cost efficiency, and superior quality for the additive manufacturing industry

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Braskem shifts focus to gas for polymer production

The company expects a slight improvement in domestic polymer demand this year, and has already seen some improvement

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„Belgien, Deutschland und die Niederlande fordern entschlossene Maßnahmen für einen europäischen Wasserstoffmarkt“

Die Wasserstoffräte aus Belgien, Deutschland und den Niederlanden rufen die politischen Entscheidungsträger zu entschlossenem Handeln auf, um den europäischen Wasserstoffmarkt schnell und nachhaltig zu realisieren

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Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands Call for Decisive Action for a European Hydrogen Market

The Hydrogen Councils of Belgium, Germany and the Dutch Hydrogen Association are calling for a clear, European strategy to strengthen the hydrogen market

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International Women’s Day: Women in the History of Plastics

Female polymer pioneers and their influence on industry, science and everyday life

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UPM Timber launches carbon storage calculator

Wood is an excellent building material due to its renewability, durability, and carbon sequestration capacity

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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