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26 October 202323 October 2023

INEOS Inovyn becomes Europe’s first green hydrogen ISCC PLUS fully certificated producer

INEOS Inovyn is the largest operator of electrolysis technology in Europe, producing 60,000 tonnes of low-carbon hydrogen annually across multiple sites

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Klimagerechtes Bauen mit Holz voranbringen

„Charta für Holz 2.0 im Dialog“: Aufgaben und Prioritäten zur Umsetzung der Holzbauinitiative der Bundesregierung diskutiert

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Cutting CO2 emissions in healthcare with a clinical waste container from biocomposites

FrostPharma, together with Mälarplast and in collaboration with Stora Enso, developed a range of new biocomposites containers for hazardous waste

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Warum kommen Biokunststoffe in Deutschland nicht voran?

Biokunststoffe gelten als nachhaltige Alternative im Verpackungsbereich, doch Unsicherheiten und begrenzte Verfügbarkeit bremsen ihren Durchbruch. Wie lassen sich die Hindernisse beseitigen?

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PtL technology platform – looking to the future

Electricity-based fuels will make an important contribution to improving the environmental and climate impact of air transport in particular, as well as shipping and land transport

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Technologieplattform PtL – Blick in die Zukunft

Strombasierte Kraftstoffe können in Zukunft einen wichtigen Beitrag leisten, um insbesondere den Luftverkehr sowie die Schifffahrt und den bodengebundenen Verkehr klima- und umweltverträglicher zu machen

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25 October 202319 October 2023

BASF and NEVEON provide hotel with recycled mattresses

Using an innovative recycling process developed by BASF, it is now possible to produce polyol on an industrial scale which is derived entirely from used mattresses

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BASF und NEVEON bringen recycelte Matratzen ins Hotel

Mittels eines von BASF entwickelten innovativen Recyclingverfahrens ist es gelungen, im Industriemaßstab Polyol herzustellen, welches vollständig aus Altmatratzen gewonnen wurde

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FlexSea’s biodegradable plastics attract £3m investment

Using bioplastics derived from seaweed means that packaging and other products breakdown in the environment in a matter of weeks

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Five times stronger than steel: Japan’s new ‘wood

New material promises to help decarbonize manufacturing

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Bioenergie kann Großteil des CO2-Entzugs für Klimaneutralität liefern

Laut neuer Studie könnten bis 30 Mio. t CO2 pro Jahr abgeschieden werden, wenn das erschließbare Biomassepotential voll ausgeschöpft würde

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‘First-of-its-kind’ technology turns ocean pollutant into seashell dust: ‘[It’s] the most promising solution’

The CO2 removal process from Equatic utilizes air, seawater, rock, and renewable electricity, and it naturally produces hydrogen, a clean form of energy — unlike oil, coal, or gas

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Introducing two new non-toxic bio-solvents for carbon capture processes

With the support of an EU-backed project, patents have been filed for two new solvents derived from biomass

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Zwei neue ungiftige biologische Lösungsmittel für Verfahren zur CO2-Abscheidung einführen

Mit Unterstützung eines EU-unterstützten Projekts wurden Patente für zwei neue, aus Biomasse gewonnene Lösungsmittel angemeldet

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24 October 202319 October 2023

Game-changing carbon capture technology honoured by engineers

Groundbreaking carbon capture technology developed by University of Sheffield researchers in collaboration with industry partner AESSEAL has been recognised with a prestigious award

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Umweltfreundliche Mikrokapseln aus Biopolymeren

Die Fraunhofer-Technologieplattform Mikroverkapselung wurde 2009 ins Leben gerufen und ist das einzige Netzwerkprojekt zu diesem Thema im deutschsprachigen Raum

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Environmentally friendly microcapsules made from biopolymers

The Fraunhofer technology platform was established in 2009 and is the only network addressing this topic in the German-speaking area

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White Biotechnology: Key Technology Trends Reshaping Its Growth

With improvements in biotechnology tools and processes comes the ability to produce everything from commodity chemicals to high-performance materials through white biotechnology

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Verpackungsgesetz: EU ringt um Definition von „hochwertigem“ Recycling

Umweltorganisationen warnen vor dem Downcycling hochwertiger Materialien zu minderwertigen Produkten, da Papier zur größten Abfallquelle in der EU werden könnte

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Definition of ‘high-quality’ recycling takes centre stage in EU packaging law

Environmental groups warn against downcycling high-quality materials into lower-quality products, saying paper risks becoming the largest source of packaging waste in the EU

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Svante Secures Commercial Supply of MOF Advanced Sorbent Materials with BASF for Carbon Capture Market

Leading carbon capture and removal solutions provider, Svante Technologies Inc. (Svante), has developed a commercial supply agreement with the world’s largest chemical producer, BASF, to scale up its novel metal-organic framework (MOF) nanomaterial, CALF-20, for the purpose of its carbon capture filter technology

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Decarbonizing the transport: e-fuels from CO₂

AIMPLAS: The use of CO2 as a prime material or co-reactant is a challenge and an opportunity, it activates the search for innovations in the chemical industry to decrease our dependency on fossil fuels in transports

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23 October 202316 October 2023

BASF supplies Asahi Kasei’s ROICA with biomass balanced tetrahydrofuran 

This collaboration aims to support the launch of a new sustainable sportswear and apparel collection by Asahi Kasei’s customers

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BASF beliefert Asahi Kasei’s ROICA mit biomassebilanziertem Tetrahydrofuran

Ziel der Zusammenarbeit ist die Unterstützung der Kunden von Asahi Kasei bei der Einführung einer neuen Kollektion nachhaltiger Sportbekleidung

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New report shows globally coordinated policies could cut annual mismanaged plastics by 90% and virgin plastic production by 30% by 2040

Further and stronger measures are needed to fully end all aspects of plastic pollution and align the plastic system with the Paris Climate Agreement

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CJ Biomaterials, Revelop Take Home Prestigious Red Dot Design Award for PHA Head-Up Toothbrush

The PHA Head-Up Toothbrush features an 8° angled brush head, which allows the toothbrush to efficiently dry and remain hygienic and bacteria-free

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Think that your plastic is being recycled? Think again

Plastic is cheap to make and shockingly profitable. It’s everywhere. And we’re all paying the price

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The Green Energy Transition Must Happen Roughly Three Times Faster than Previous Fuel Transitions to Maintain a Livable Planet

New publication titled 'The Energy Transition Blueprint' by Boston Consulting Group shows that Investing in Low-Carbon Energy Can Improve Energy Sustainability, Affordability, and Security

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Meijer Reduces Plastic Packaging in New Partnership with Bolthouse Farms

Company packages organic carrots in bio-compostable bags

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FENC’s Sustainable Products Empowering A World of Sports & Global Fashion

As a leader in the global polyester industry, Far Eastern New Century Corporation (FENC) has always been committed to corporate sustainability for the long haul

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20 October 202316 October 2023

Information for a broad audience – New handbook summarises the impact of bio-based and biodegradable plastics on existing waste management systems

This handbook plays a crucial role in raising awareness, providing knowledge, and promoting sustainable practices related to bio-based and biodegradable plastics

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BCG-Studie: Grüner Wasserstoff ist deutlich teurer als gedacht

Wasserstoff aus erneuerbarer Energie gilt wichtigen Industrien als einzige Lösung gegen CO2-Emissionen. Doch Strategen haben offenbar die Kosten unterschätzt. Erste Projekte geraten in Gefahr

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Consumers angry at retail industry for producing plastic waste, study finds

British consumers are angry at the retail industry for producing plastic waste and frustrated with current reuse and recycling systems, according to research from the University of Sheffield

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UMF|PerfectCLEAN® Announces New Compostable Packaging to Reduce Landfill Waste and Meet Sustainability Goals

Sustainable packaging derived from corn will be used for all PerfectCLEAN products by early 2024

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Bauen mit Holz im urbanen Raum weiter im Aufwind

FNR beim 16. Europäischen Holzbau-Kongress am 17./18. Oktober in Köln dabei

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Biodegradable and recyclable: the best of both worlds in sustainable packaging

Full Cycle Bioplastics and Polymateria stand out in the bioplastics and circular packaging industry for offering materials that are recyclable whilst also degrading harmlessly in the environment

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Start of construction of PHA extraction pilot

On the GETEC facility in Emmen, Paques Biomaterials can begin building the pilot installation for biopolymer (PHA) extraction. The installation’s fundamental engineering has just been finished

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AIMPLAS turns poultry feather waste into sustainable foams suitable for hydroponic crop systems

AIMPLAS is working on the development of new foams made with poultry feathers for sustainable hydroponic crop systems within the framework of UNLOCK, an initiative funded by the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme

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19 October 202315 October 2023

BASF celebrates 25th birthday of ecoflex®,the world’s first PBAT biopolymer

Several Studies show the advantages of ecovio® for production, packaging and shelf life of food as well as for the collection of food waste

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BASF feiert 25jähriges Jubiläum von ecoflex®, dem weltweit ersten PBAT-Biopolymer

In verschiedenen Studien wurden die Vorteile von ecovio® bei der Produktion, Verpackung und Haltbarkeit von Lebensmitteln sowie bei der Sammlung von Lebensmittelabfällen nachgewiesen

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Arkema continues to lower the carbon footprint of the global production of its bio-based polyamide 11 chain

The group carried out several energy efficiency improvements in its polyamide 11 chain production sites over the last year

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ALPLA and TÖNISSTEINER realise reusable PET bottle made entirely of recycled material

When the reusable bottle reaches the end of its lifespan as determined by the number of cycles it goes through, it can now be turned into rPET at the ALPLArecycling plants and recycled into new bottles

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ALPLA und TÖNISSTEINER realisieren PET-Mehrwegflasche aus 100 Prozent Recyclingmaterial

Das Recycling-PET (rPET) für die innovative Verpackungslösung steuert ALPLArecycling aus eigener Produktion bei und nach Ablauf der Lebensdauer ist die Flasche vollständig wiederverwertbar

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Biochar offers an accelerated pathway to global decarbonization, says new research 

The first-of-its-kind data highlights biochar’s potential to scale carbon removals as a win-win solution for people and the planet

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Swansea to become UK leader in natural product innovation

Swansea is set to become a UK leader in the natural product research and enterprise sector, as the University has succeeded in a bid for funding of £587,000 to set up a new centre known as the BioHUB

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CO2 bioeconomy: Creating value from carbon dioxide

Is the CO₂ bioeconomy creating value from carbon dioxide? Dr Kang Lan Tee and Professor Tuck Seng Wong both explain

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18 October 202318 October 2023

Keeping up with the latest sustainability claims under the new EU legislation – what does all of this mean for the future of your company?

The nova-Institute invites interested parties to the nova Session on “Sustainability Claims under New EU Legislation – From Sustainable Finance to Green Claims”

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OMV and Wood sign collaboration agreement for commercial licensing of OMV´s ReOil® technology

Circular economy solution: What was once waste turns into valuable raw material

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OMV und Wood unterzeichnen Kooperationsvereinbarung für die kommerzielle Lizenzierung der OMV ReOil®-Technologie

Kreislaufwirtschaft als Lösung: Was einst Abfall war, wird zu wertvollem Rohmaterial

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Dutch project BIOTTEK aims to develop new biopolyester with 6.6 million EUR investment

The focus of the project is to find a solution for the enormous microplastic pollution caused by apparel textiles