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18 October 202414 October 2024

New product line: MIPA combines quality with sustainability

By using renewable raw materials such as camphene, cork flour, straw, rapeseed or sugar cane, the share of fossil raw materials in the respective products can be reduced by up to 50%

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Balrampur Chini Mills to launch bioplastic plant by 2026

Balrampur Chini Mills, a prominent sugar manufacturer in India, has announced plans to establish a bioplastic production facility with an investment of $23 K, set to be operational by 2026

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Chempolis Oy announces new ownership and transfer of Fortum Bio2X

Chempolis Oy, a provider of groundbreaking biorefining technologies, is pleased to announce two significant milestones in the company’s journey

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17 October 202416 October 2024

Application of nova-Institute’s Biomass Utilisation Factor in the Horizon Europe Project BioReCer

In a recent interview, Nadja Wulff from nova-Institute and Christopher vom Berg from the Renewable Carbon Initiative shed light on the Biomass Utilisation Factor (BUF) and its significance within the BioReCer project

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Launch of the Initiative natürliche Kreislaufwirtschaft e.V. (INAK)

Association of companies, certifiers, and waste management organisations will have their focus on the use of biodegradable and compostable plastics in specific applications

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Start der Initiative natürliche Kreislaufwirtschaft e.V. (INAK) – Biologisch abbaubare Produkte zur Vermeidung von Mikroplastik

Zusammenschluss von Unternehmen, Zertifizierern und Entsorgern hat biologisch abbaubare und kompostierbare Kunststoffe in sinnvollen Anwendungsbereichen im Fokus

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Sustainea and Primient Join Forces to Establish Largest U.S. Bio-MEG Facility in Lafayette, Indiana

Adding Primient’s feedstock to Sustainea’s Bio-MEG plant will significantly reduce the need for traditional fossil-based plastics, by producing bioproducts for beverage bottles, food containers, apparel, and footwear

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In step toward solar fuels, durable artificial photosynthesis setup chains two carbons together

The system produces ethylene, an important ingredient of many plastics, with much higher efficiency, yield and longevity than competing systems

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Kunststoffe nachhaltig produzieren: Künstliche Photosynthese ermöglicht solare Kraftstoffe

Ein solches System kann Ethylen, den Hauptinhaltsstoff vieler Kunststoffe, mit einer viel höheren Wirkungsweise, höherem Ertrag und längerer Lebensdauer herstellen als konkurrierende Systeme

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Duotone Unveils Entire Kiteboard Series Replacing Petroleum-Based Materials with Checkerspot’s Algae-Based Polyurethane Sidewalls, powered by SWS Technology

An unprecedented collaboration between Duotone, Checkerspot, and SWS Board Technology sets a new standard for sustainability in the kiteboard industry

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Covestro at the FAKUMA 2024

At this years’ Fakuma from October 15 to 19, Covestro will showcase materials and solutions for automotive, electrics & electronics, consumer goods and textile applications that make the world brighter and ever more circular

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Covestro auf der FAKUMA 2024

Auf der Fakuma vom 15. bis 19. Oktober präsentiert Covestro Materialien und Lösungen für die Automobil-, Elektro- & Elektronik-, Konsumgüter- und Textilbranche, die die Welt immer zirkulärer machen

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16 October 202410 October 2024

Neste strengthens chemical recycling logistics infrastructure in Europe in cooperation with Tepsa Netherlands

Advanced aggregation tanks will ensure safe and reliable storage of liquefied waste plastic and will be located in the Port of Rotterdam to optimize supply chains and streamline logistics

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Henkel und LIKAT forschten an neuen, biobasierten und „entklebbaren“ Klebstoffen

Effizientes Katalyseverfahren für Divinylether (DVE) entwickelt – Entklebung von DVE-basierten Klebstoffsystemen möglich

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Biobased nylon and potential from diamine monomers

This latest article delves into the chemistry of synthetic polyamides, most significantly known as Nylon, and discusses the historic and current biobased alternatives to the conventional fossil-based polymers

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Her Majesty Queen Máxima to open the world’s first FDCA Flagship Plant

This festive event will take place on 22 October 2024, in the presence of approximately 250 guests including Commissioner of the King René Paas and Eemsdelta’s Mayor Ben Visser

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„Bioökonomie Start-up Puls 2024“ veröffentlicht

Start-ups als Treiber des Strukturwandels im Rheinischen Revier

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Wastewater bacteria can break down plastic for food

Finding could lead to bioengineering solutions to clean up plastic waste

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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