31 October 202430 October 2024 Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) – Comparing apples to apples Sustainability as a key driver of economic change
Cepsa and Sonatrach sign a Memorandum of Understanding on Green Hydrogen The integrated development of the project includes the construction of an electrolysis hydrogen production plant which would contribute to the decarbonization objectives of both companies
ClickPlastics AG: Neu entwickelte Bio-Compounds als ABS Ersatz Hergestellt aus den Rohmaterialien Polyester (PBAT) und Polymilchsäure (PLA), überzeugen die ClickPlastics Eigenprodukte mit einem Bioanteil von 75 ± 0,5% und vollständiger biologischer Abbaubarkeit
ORLEN launches sales of HVO100 With two service stations in Germany to become more, the HVO100 fuel can be used in most diesel engine vehicles without any modifications
Altes Öl, neue Produkte Die Pommes sind frittiert, übrig bleibt – jede Menge Öl. Doch dieses lässt sich neu verwerten, etwa für die Herstellung von Arzneimitteln
Renewable raw materials: how thermoset materials can become more sustainable The Plastics Center SKZ is working with industrial partners on the sustainability of thermosets and aims to develop bio-based thermosets in the BioDurInject project
Nachwachsende Rohstoffe: Wie Duroplastmaterialien nachhaltiger werden können Das Kunststoff-Zentrum SKZ beschäftigt sich gemeinsam mit Partnern aus der Industrie mit der Nachhaltigkeit von Duroplasten und möchte in dem Projekt BioDurInject biobasierte Duroplaste entwickeln
New research on octopus-inspired technology successfully maneuvers underwater objects The group led by Associate Professor Michael Bartlett has created an octopus-inspired adhesive, inspired by the shape of octopus suckers, that can quickly grab and controllably release challenging underwater objects
Oktopus-inspirierter Klebstoff funktioniert auch bei Nässe gut Durch das Studium der Saugnäpfe des Kraken - insbesondere des freiliegenden, scheibenförmigen Teils, der als Infundibulum bezeichnet wird - entwickelten die Forscher einen elastischen, gebogenen Stiel mit einer Membran, die ihre Form verändern und an verschiedenen Oberflächen haften kann
30 October 202429 October 2024 Four Innovative EU Research Projects Spotlight Renewable Carbon Solutions in Vienna The 2nd Circular Carbon Economy Summit will take place on 12 November 2024, in Vienna, Austria, showcasing advancements in sustainable resource management and circular economy practices
Avantium Celebrates the Official Opening of its FDCA Flagship Plant Avantium N.V., a leading company in renewable and circular polymers, today celebrated the Official Opening Ceremony of its FDCA Flagship Plant in Delfzijl, the Netherlands. The plant opening was officiated by Her Majesty Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, in the presence of (intern)national and local dignitaries, partners and Avantium employees
Lignovations Wins SEPAWA Innovation Award for LignoGuard® The innovative ingredient works as a strong SPF Booster and antioxidant
Lignovations gewinnt SEPAWA-Innovationspreis für holzbasierten Kosmetikinhaltsstoff LignoGuard® Der innovative Inhaltsstoff wirkt unter anderem als starker SPF-Booster und Antioxidans
Econic Welcomes New Investment to Accelerate CO₂ Polyols and Surfactants Econic offers a patented process based on a unique catalyst that replaces fossil-based feedstocks with renewable carbon
Neste and Braskem announce agreement on supply of renewable and recycled feedstocks for polymers and chemicals production Neste and Braskem, the largest producer of thermoplastic resins in the Americas, have reached an agreement for the supply of renewable and recycled feedstocks for polymers and chemicals production
Neste und Braskem: Einigung auf Lieferung von erneuerbaren und recycelten Rohstoffen für Herstellung von Kunststoffen und Chemieprodukten Neste und Braskem, der größte Hersteller thermoplastischer Kunststoffe auf dem amerikanischen Kontinent, haben eine Vereinbarung über die Lieferung von erneuerbaren und recycelten Rohstoffen für die Herstellung von Kunststoffen und Chemieprodukten getroffen
Microbial recycling – a solution for multilayer plastic packaging? The transition to a circular economy, where plastics are kept in their most valuable state, is urgently needed to reduce the environmental impact of plastic use
Mikrobielles Recycling – eine Lösung für mehrschichtige Kunststoff-Verpackungen? Der Übergang zu einer Kreislaufwirtschaft, in der Kunststoffe in ihrem wertvollsten Zustand erhalten werden, ist dringend notwendig, um die Umweltauswirkungen der Kunststoffnutzung zu verringern
29 October 202424 October 2024 New EREMA polyolefin plant outputs more than 4 tonnes per hour The INTAREMA® 2325 T-VEplus® RegrindPro® is the largest machine ever built for PO regrind and achieves a throughput of over 4 tonnes per hour. The picture shows the project team in front of the new plant
EREMA baut Polyolefin-Anlage mit über 4 Tonnen Durchsatz Mit der neuen INTAREMA® 2325 erweitert der global führende Hersteller von Kunststoffrecyclinganlagen seine Post-Consumer-Baureihe nach oben hin und dringt damit in neue Recyclingdimensionen vor
First 7,5 million drinking straws in the US to be made of compostable material from Gaia Biomaterials Biodolomer is developed and manufactured in Sweden by Gaia Biomaterials
Avantium CTO Gert-Jan Gruter Receives Royal Decoration Gert-Jan Gruter received this Royal Decoration from the Minister of Climate and Green Growth, Sophie Hermans, during the Official Opening Ceremony of Avantium’s FDCA Flagship Plant
F. & G. Hachtel: Nachhaltiger Trinkbecher als Eigenprodukt Der „good-cup“ ist in vierzehn Farben und drei Größen erhältlich und wird zunächst über www.good-cup.de an Geschäftskunden vertrieben
Utilization of hardwood The increasing proportion of deciduous tree species is opening up new opportunities and possibilities for the increased use of hardwood as a building material
Nutzung von Laubholz Der steigende Anteil an Laubbaumarten eröffnet neue Chancen und Möglichkeiten, Laubholz verstärkt als Baustoff zu nutzen
28 October 202424 October 2024 Avantium Launches Releaf – Transforming Plant-Based Feedstock into Revolutionary Packaging and Textiles Releaf stands for relieving the planet from fossil plastics by plant-based solutions (symbolized with the leaf) and embracing the principles of recycling, renewing, and rethinking
World’s first biodegradable plastic produced from CO2 emissions in Finland This breakthrough, based on carbon capture and utilization (CCU), is a significant step towards reducing and utilizing industrial carbon dioxide emissions
Unable to get its cosmetics plant project financed, Global Bioenergies is now focusing all its efforts on SAF opportunities The Company is now devoting all its energy to applying its technology to the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (“SAF”), with a model of industrial partnerships
LanzaTech Awarded $3 Million from U.S. Department of Energy to Advance Conversion of Waste CO2 into Valuable Chemicals Project uses waste CO2 as a feedstock to produce sustainable isopropanol, a common alcohol found in everyday products
The Evolution of the Biofuel and E-Fuel Production Landscape Electrification is widely regarded as a leading solution for decarbonizing the on-road transport sector. However, for certain industries, electrification may not be the most viable option, leading to the growing interest in alternative low-carbon fuels like hydrogen, ammonia, biofuels, and e-fuels
New report on carbon farming in the European forestry sector Building resilient forests: new report urges long term practices over quick profit wins
Catalysts & Adsorbents: Accelerating the circular plastics economy Delivering on Clariant's purpose »Greater chemistry - between people and planet.« This story is an example of how Clariant delivers on its purpose-led strategy
25 October 202422 October 2024 Honeywell And SGP BioEnergy To Develop Plant-Based Biochemicals, Reducing Industry’s Reliance On Fossil Fuels Honeywell technology will use second-generation feedstock to advance biochemical production, SGP BioEnergy will be the first company to use and scale the new technology
Ioniqa Technologies B.V. files for bankruptcy protection Ioniqa Technologies has sought bankruptcy protection, having determined that achieving a positive cash flow from its advanced polyester recycling technology will take too long
Alternative Recycling Channels Drive EPS Packaging’s 30% Recycling Rate in North America, Diverting 168 Million Pounds from Landfills A new survey independently conducted by Resource Recycling Systems reports that EPS packaging in North America is recycled at a rate of 31%, diverting 168 million pounds from landfills. Recycling of EPS packaging primarily occurs through alternative B2B streams, rather than traditional curbside programs
ARBOTRADE-Bio-Wuchshüllen auf Forsttagung zum 125-jährigen Jubiläum des Deutschen Forstverein ARBOTRADE Referentin Romy Pfitzer präsentiert in Fulda auf der bundesweit größten Forsttagung zum 125-jährigen Jubiläum des Deutschen Forstverein die Umweltinnovation ARBOTRADE Bio-Wuchshüllen, denn… „Es gibt viel zu tun – pflanzen wir´s an!"
Regulatory and technological advances in CO2 shipping New CO2 liquefaction and storage methods improve efficiency, reducing costs and energy use for onboard carbon capture
Biokunststoffe für Medizintechnik Kunststoffe für nachhaltige Anwendungen in den Bereichen Medizintechnik, Pharmaverpackungen sowie Labor- und Biotechnologie von Biovox
WDBSD CF®: A Sustainable Alternative for High-Performance Products – Technikum Laubholz Revolutionizes Material Development with Wood-Based Carbon Fibers The opening of a state-of-the-art pilot plant at Technikum Laubholz marks the beginning of the first production phase of WDBSD CF® – Woodbased Carbon Fiber
WDBSD CF®: Eine nachhaltige Alternative für Hochleistungsprodukte – Technikum Laubholz revolutioniert die Materialentwicklung mit holzbasierten Carbonfasern Mit der Eröffnung einer hochmodernen Pilotanlage am Technikum Laubholz startet die erste Produktionsphase von WDBSD CF® – Woodbased Carbon Fiber
Paboco unveils the world’s first market ready paper bottle and cap Paboco and Blue Ocean Closures have collaborated to create the industry’s first market-ready paper bottle and fiber-based cap combination, available today and expected to reach consumers in early 2025
Weltweit erste marktreife Papierflasche mit faserbasiertem Verschluss vorgestellt Eine weltweit erste marktreife Kombination aus Papierflasche und faserbasiertem Verschluss setzt neue Maßstäbe in der Verpackungsindustrie. Das Ergebnis der Entwicklungszusammenarbeit zwischen Paboco und Blue Ocean Closures ist nun verfügbar und wird voraussichtlich Anfang 2025 beim Verbraucher erhältlich sein
Polymeer launches Initiative to convert Brewery Waste into high-quality Bioplastics POLYMEER focuses on the efficient conversion of BSG into high-performance bioplastics to replace fossil raw materials
TekniPlex Healthcare Becomes First to Introduce Medical-grade, ISCC PLUS-certified Bio-based PVC Compounds Equivalent to Conventional PVC Company’s bio-based compounds are a drop-in replacement for a variety of injection molded or extruded medical-grade PVC compounds utilized in tubing, films, components and other applications
Mitsubishi Electric and VTT of Finland to Develop Technology for Direct Capturing of CO2 from Oceans Together with VTT, the largest comprehensive research institute in Northern Europe, Mitsubishi Electric aims to develop DOC, one of carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technologies to remove CO2 from oceans, which will help eliminate ocean acidification and thus contribute to carbon neutrality and other nature-positive outcomes
CSIRO and Murdoch University launch Bioplastics Innovation Hub to end plastic waste The facility will develop biologically derived plastic that can break down in compost, land, or water - leaving no trace
23 October 202418 October 2024 Avantium and Plastipak sign offtake agreement for the use of PEF for beverage and food packaging Plastipak has successfully demonstrated the enhanced performance of PEF in monolayer and multilayer bottle applications as an effective barrier layer to ensure product shelf life when a single PET layer is insufficient