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16 October 202411 October 2024

Antolin and PersiSKIN present plant-based persiSKIN AUTO® to promote material sustainability

persiSKIN AUTO® is an innovative material that uses persimmon waste to offer a sustainable alternative to natural leather and other synthetic coverings

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‘Growing Impact’ explores using catalysts to convert CO2 into valuable products

The latest episode of the "Growing Impact" podcast explores how researchers are using advanced computation to design catalysts that can accelerate the process of converting carbon dioxide into useful products

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15 October 20249 October 2024

Braskem Collaborates with the University of British Columbia to Develop Technology for Producing Methanol from CO2

The company is funding a one-year project aimed at developing a viable technological route for future industrial implementation

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Grüne Prozesse und nachhaltige Materialien für eine zirkuläre Bioökonomie

Wissenschaftler von fünf österreichischen Universitäten haben sich zusammengetan, um im neuen Exzellenzcluster "Circular Bioengineering" zu zirkulären, umweltfreundlichen Bioprozessen und innovativen Materialien aus erneuerbaren Rohstoffen zu forschen

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New ReBioCycle project on novel recycling and up-cycling solutions for bio-plastics

Several bioeconomy hubs from Europe will be focusing on mechanical recycling, chemical recycling, enzymatic recycling and microbial recycling

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Georgia Tech Researchers Develop More Efficient Approach for Turning Plant Biomass into Useful Chemicals

Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have developed an approach that could transform lignin into valuable chemicals more efficiently than ever before

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Vom Abfallstoff zum Rohstoff der Zukunft: Neue Verfahren machen Lignin nutzbar

Lignin, der zweithäufigste Rohstoff der Erde, fristet bisher ein Schattendasein. Neue Verfahren könnten das ändern. Wird der Abfallstoff zum Erdöl-Ersatz?

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B4Plastics: Quarterly Milestones & Murmur (Q3)

Sustainable solutions take the stage!

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Construction begins on Technology Platform for Power-to-Liquid Fuels (TPP)

The German Aerospace Centre (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt; DLR) is currently building the world's largest research facility for the production of electricity-based fuels, also known as electrofuels or e-fuels

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Baubeginn für Technologieplattform Power-to-Liquid-Kraftstoffe (TPP)

Mit der „Technologieplattform Power-to-Liquid-Kraftstoffe“, kurz TPP, baut das Deutsche Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt (DLR) im sachsen-anhaltischen Leuna die bisher größte Forschungsanlage auf, um strombasierte Kraftstoffe herzustellen

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14 October 20248 October 2024

Avantium Receives €3.5 Million EU Grant for CO2 Conversion Project

In the ICONIC project, Avantium will further scale up the electrochemical cell to convert CO2 from refinery gases into formic acid

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Buchveröffentlichung: Circular Economy und Bioökonomie

Die Vorstellungen, die zu diesen Konzepten existieren, hinterfragen die Autoren kritisch

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Advanced recycling plant closes chain of crisp bags and yoghurt pots

Indaver Plastics2Chemicals (P2C) will focus in future specifically on the plastic types Polystyrene (PS) - think of yogurt cups, meat trays, and mushroom containers - and Polyolefins (PO) - such as chip bags and films

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NRW Innovation Award for cost-effective production of aerogels 

Fraunhofer-Institute UMSICHT researchers developed an innovative production process for aerogels that combines various production steps using supercritical CO2 and thus significantly reduces production costs

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Innovationspreis NRW für kostengünstige Herstellung von Aerogelen 

Fraunhofer-UMSICHT-Forscher konnten ein neuartiges Produktionsverfahren für Aerogele entwickeln, das verschiedene Produktionsschritte mithilfe von überkritischem CO2 zusammenführt und somit die Produktionskosten signifikant verringert

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Next Wave and Lummus Produce World’s First Renewable Alkylate

First-of-a-kind, bio-based alkylate is an industry breakthrough in producing clean fuels

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Soda Manufacturing with Double Climate Bonus

Ion exchange processes and the addition of CO2 result in green soda

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Soda-Herstellung mit doppeltem Klima-Bonus

Durch Ionen-Austauschprozesse und den Zusatz von CO₂ entsteht grünes Soda

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11 October 20247 October 2024

The ideal 3D printing setting for innovative gloves

DITF scientists developed biopolymer compounds containing lignin, which were used to produce thermoplastic materials that can be processed using 3D printing

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Mit der richtigen 3D-Druck Einstellung zum innovativen Handschuh

DITF-Wissenschaftler entwickelten ligninhaltige Biopolymercompounds, aus denen thermoplastische Werkstoffe hergestellt wurden, die sich im 3D-Druckverfahren verarbeiten lassen

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Geopolitical tensions spark bioplastics innovation

Global challenges are pushing packaging companies to explore alternatives that are less reliant on unpredictable international markets

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Matter and Paradise Textiles unveil breakthrough microfibre filter to combat textile pollution

The world's first microfibre filter specifically designed for textile manufacturers to tackle the urgent issue of global microfibre pollution, setting a new standard for sustainable practices in the textile industry

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NOVUS Leverages Ginkgo Bioworks to Develop Innovative Feed Additives for Animal Agriculture

By utilizing Ginkgo Enzyme Services, NOVUS will work with Ginkgo to build more efficient enzymes that can be produced cost-effectively

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Global Network for Zero Partner Alfa Sustainable Projects Ltd. Achieves Net Zero Certification, Second in the World

Pioneering Partnership Aims to Achieve Net Zero Targets

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Steps towards enzymes capable of breaking down PE

Every year, 400 million tonnes of plastic products are produced worldwide, half of which are single-use items discarded within a year

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Indonesia urges EU to rethink deforestation rules impacting farmers

Indonesia is seeking to ensure European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) does not penalise its smallholder farmers, whose livelihoods depend on exports to Europe

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10 October 20244 October 2024

A.P. Moller Holding launches Vioneo to pioneer fossil-free plastics production

A.P. Moller Holding has launched Vioneo, a new venture dedicated to transforming plastics production. Vioneo will manufacture fossil-free plastic resins and significantly reduce the carbon footprint associated with plastics production

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Vioneo: Polyolefin-Erzeugung auf Methanolbasis in Antwerpen

A.P. Moller Holding hat mit der Einführung von Vioneo eine Möglichkeit geschaffen, mit fossilquellenfreien Kunststoffharzen zusätzlich den CO2-Abdruck der Kunststoffproduktion deutlich zu senken

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Notpla Secures £20 Million in Series A+ Funding to Revolutionise Sustainable Packaging

With this investment, the company to advance into a new era of plastic-free materials and a healthier planet

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LanzaTech Expands Biorefining Platform Capabilities to Include Production of Commercial-scale Nutritional Protein Directly From CO2

Company plans to access $1 trillion alternative protein market by commercializing primary production of nutrient-rich protein through LanzaTech’s proprietary gas fermentation process

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LanzaTech Global, Inc. erweitert seine Bioraffinerie-Plattform um die Produktion von Nahrungsproteinen in kommerziellem Maßstab direkt aus CO2

Die Company plant, den milliardenschwerden alternativen Proteinmarkt zu betreten, indem sie erstmals Nahrungsprotein über den firmeneigenen Gas-Fermentationsprozess herstellt und vertreibt

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Lessons from the Kitchen: of LanzaTech, a protein shake, new markets, and Scooby-Doo

The LanzaTech story is the feedstock, CO2, but, it’s part of the everyday feedstock set and the foundational basis of the company

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European Algae Biomass president sees expansion of algae products in daily life, calls for improved EU algae market

Driven by a vision to advance Europe’s algae sector, Carlos Unamunzaga, President of the European Algae Biomass Association, spoke with Euractiv’s Fiona Alston about his plans to raise the profile of algae in the public eye

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9 October 20242 October 2024

Fungal mycelium as the basis for sustainable products

Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research IAP using mycelium-based materials to produce insulation, packaging, and animal-free alternatives to leather products

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Pilzmyzel als Basis für nachhaltige Produkte

Forschende am Fraunhofer IAP nutzen myzelbasierte Materialien, um daraus etwa Dämmmaterialien, Verpackungen und tierfreie Ergänzungen zu Lederprodukten herzustellen

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Seda North America introduces compostable Double Wall cold cups with EcoFit lids for a superior consumer experience

A new way of drinking sustainably - these cups and lids have been specifically designed to meet the demands of rapidly changing legislaton that increasingly favors more sustainable packaging solutions

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Production of solar fuels: Storing the sun’s heat at 1,200 degrees

High-temperature bricks - a joint development by Empa and Synhelion – serve as temporary storage for the enormous heat

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Herstellung von Solartreibstoffen: Sonnenwärme bei 1.200 Grad speichern

Hochtemperaturziegel – eine gemeinsame Entwicklung von Empa und Synhelion – dienen als Zwischenspeicher für die enorme Hitze

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Global fiber production reached an all-time high of 124 million tonnes in 2023, according to Textile Exchange’s Materials Market Report

Textile Exchange – which looks at total volumes used for apparel, home textiles, footwear, or any other application

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The four factors behind Nebraska’s biomanufacturing potential

The state’s agricultural prowess combined with its openness to biobased investment means it should be among the first in line to benefit from any further renewable fuel laws for the aviation industry

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New catalyst developed for sustainable propylene production from biomass

Propylene production harnesses biodiesel waste byproduct

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Neuer Katalysator für die nachhaltige Propylenproduktion aus Biomasse entwickelt

Propylenproduktion nutzt Biodiesel-Abfallprodukt

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8 October 20241 October 2024

Challenging start for the EU’s revenue based on non-recycled plastic packaging waste

The EU’s plastic-based own resource aims to provide an incentive to reduce the consumption of single-use plastics, foster recycling rates, and boost the circular economy

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Holpriger Start für EU-Einnahmen aus nicht recycelten Plastik-Verpackungen

Die neuen Kunststoff-Eigenmittel der EU sollen einen Anreiz schaffen, den Verbrauch von Einwegkunststoffen zu verringern, die Recyclingraten zu steigern und die Kreislaufwirtschaft anzukurbeln

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ÄIO Secures €6 Million for Demo Plant Construction

Biotech startup to produce environmentally friendly oils and fats from wood and agricultural residues - a solution offering an alternative to the widely used oils in the food industry

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Evonik launches new biosurfactants TEGO® Wet 570 Terra and TEGO® Wet 580 Terra for coatings and inks

These biosurfactants are produced by microorganisms in a unique fermentation process and they are they are 100% derived from natural resources

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Lösungen für die Kreislaufwirtschaft bei Kunststoffen, Textilien und im Urban Mining

Expert*innen des Öko-Instituts haben sich mit externen Fachleuten im Rahmen der digitalen Foren des Wissenschaftsforums „Circular Economy“ ausgetauscht

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Pyran Moves Closer to Commercialization with Recent $3M Investment from Kowa

Pyran is building a bio-based 1,5-PDO plant with a complete of $5 Mn in Series B funding

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Circular economy commissioner is a crucial step to a holistic EU vision for sustainable materials 

The EU has been fostering circularity for over a decade through regulation

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Europe’s algae market expanding, driven by product innovation, climate potential 

The global algae products market size is estimated to surpass €8.2 billion by 2033