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3 September 202410 January 2025

Cotton: A Material Without a Future?

Organic Cotton, Fair Trade, and BCI have made significant strides towards improvement to a circular economy - but Europe expects this by 2030

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Japan, Indonesia, others agree to build sustainable fuel supply chain

Coconut oil-based aviation fuel among 400 projects pitched in Jakarta meeting

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Sabic and Lubrizol collaborate on sustainable soft-rigid compatible material solutions

Joining Complementary Strengths and Sustainable Material Portfolios

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SABIC und Lubrizol arbeiten gemeinsam an nachhaltigen Lösungen für weich-steife Materialien

Verbindung von komplementären Stärken und nachhaltigen Materialportfolios

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2 September 202429 October 2024

nova Session: Food and Feed Crops for Bio-based Materials – Facts, Myths, Availability and Policy

30 October 2024 @ 13:00 - 16:00 CEST, online

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VTT launches new initiative to demonstrate energy-efficient manufacturing technologies for fiber-based products

The initiative will pioneer low-carbon, water-efficient technology with the potential to reduce water consumption by up to 90% and overall energy consumption by more than half

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AustroCel plant die Produktion von Hydrogel-Granulat Anfang 2025

AustroCel investiert in die erstmalige industrielle Produktion eines neuartigen Hydrogels und revolutioniert damit die Landwirtschaft

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AustroCel plans to produce hydrogel granulate in early 2025

CEO Kalt: „AustroCel invests in the first industrial production of a new type of biodegradable hydrogel, revolutionising agriculture“

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ICIG Purchases Bioethanol Plant from Clariant in Romania, Strengthening Its Biotechnology Business

International Chemical Investors Group (ICIG) has signed an agreement with Clariant to purchase the decommissioned bioethanol plant in Podari, Romania

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Corden BioChem übernimmt Betrieb von ehemaliger Clariant-Bioraffinerie

Im vergangenen Jahr gab Clariant das Aus für seine kommerzielle Bioraffinerie im rumänischen Podari bekannt. Nun wird der Auftragshersteller Corden BioChem den Betrieb übernehmen und die Anlage dazu umbauen

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EREMA at Fakuma 2024

Innovative solutions are needed to achieve the recycling quotas in the food grade packaging sector

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EREMA auf der Fakuma 2024

Um die Recyclingquoten im Verpackungsbereich zu erreichen, braucht es innovative Food-Grade-Lösungen

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ALPLA and zerooo create first reusable PET bottle for cosmetic products

From September, the first manufacturers in Germany will present cosmetics and care products in PET containers from the zerooo reusable system, with Austria following suit in October

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ALPLA und zerooo schaffen erste PET-Mehrwegflasche für Kosmetikprodukte

Ab September präsentieren die ersten Hersteller in Deutschland Kosmetik- und Pflegeprodukte im PET-Gebinde des Mehrwegsystems zerooo – Österreich folgt ab Oktober

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30 August 20243 September 2024

Why communications and marketing? 

Why communications and marketing?  Sustainable change in the chemicals and materials industry

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Einladung zur Abschlussveranstaltung zum Projekt “Biomassepotenziale Rheinisches Revier”

Mittwoch 11.09.2024 14:00 - 18:00 Uhr, Röttgenhof (Badendonker Str. 15, 40667 Meerbusch)

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nova-Institute participates in the discussion at the EDANA Conference Outlook Europe in Rome: Cellulosic fibres and biosynthetics – The status quo of renewable fibre sources in the context of the recent wave of regulatory developments

24-26 September 2024, Rome, Italy

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Honeywell And Repsol To Collaborate On Renewable Fuel Development 

Companies to scale the commercialization of Honeywell technologies for efficient chemical production and advanced biofuels

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Luminy® PLA bioplastics at the 2024 Paris Olympics

Luminy® PLA bioplastics have a 75% lower carbon footprint than traditional plastics and can be recycled or composted at end-of-life

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LYB to Acquire APK AG Recycling Technology

Expands Company's Technology Portfolio and Circular Hub

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Chemical separation of polyurethane via acidolysis – combining acidolysis with hydrolysis for valorisation of aromatic amines

With an increasing reliance on polyurethane (PU), the 2022 global production of PU reached almost 26 million tons

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Forscher entdecken einen intelligenteren Weg zum Recycling von Polyurethan

Forscher der Universität Aarhus haben eine bessere Methode für das Recycling von Polyurethanschaum gefunden

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29 August 202431 August 2024

Fibre-to-Fibre Recycling: The Key to a Sustainable Textile Industry

nova-Session on Textile Recycling on 17 September 2024, 13:00-16:00 CEST

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CCU project in South Korea

The project will be centred at the Yeosu Industrial Complex

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Sustainable construction: the use of cork material in the building industry

The growing awareness of environmental concerns and the imperative to adopt sustainable practices within the construction industry has spurred an exploration and implementation of a variety of bio-based materials

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Engineering Ni-Co bimetallic interfaces for ambient plasma-catalytic CO2 hydrogenation to methanol

Plasma catalysis offers a flexible and decentralized solution for CO2 hydrogenation to methanol under ambient conditions, avoiding the high temperatures and pressures required for thermal catalysis

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3D Laser Printing with Bioinks from Microalgae

Heidelberg researchers successfully develop a new generation of biocompatible materials for additive manufacturing

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3D-Laserdruck mit Biotinten aus Mikroalgen

Heidelberger Wissenschaftlerinnen entwickeln erfolgreich neue Generation von bio-kompatiblen Materialien für die additive Fertigung

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28 August 202427 August 2024

nova-Session: Mastering CSRD Compliance – A Practical Guide for the Industrial Sector

26 September 2024; 14:00 - 16:00 CEST, online

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New report finds there are $4-6 in benefits to the U.S. Economy for every $1 of federal SAF at Gevo’s net-zero 1 facility

Research by Charles River Associates ("CRA") demonstrates clear economic and environmental benefits utilizing this business system

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Siegwerk to present new functional paper coatings at Specialty Papers Europe 2024

Meet Siegwerk at Europe’s leading conference for the specialty paper and packaging industry on September 3-4, 2024, and learn more about the company’s latest barrier and heat-seal coatings for use in paper mills

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Siegwerk präsentiert neue funktionale Papierbeschichtungen auf der Specialty Papers Europe 2024

Treffen Sie Siegwerk am 3. und 4. September 2024 auf Europas führender Konferenz für die Spezialpapier- und Verpackungsindustrie und erfahren Sie mehr über die neuesten Barriere- und Heißsiegellacke des Unternehmens für den Einsatz in Papierfabriken

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Borealis and E-Fuels Leader Infinium to Turn Carbon Emissions into Plastics

New Infinium eNaphtha to serve as sustainable feedstock alternative for plastics used to manufacture consumer goods

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Borealis und Infinium, der führende Anbieter von E-Fuels, wandeln Kohlenstoffemissionen in Kunststoffe um

Das neue Infinium eNaphtha dient als nachhaltige Rohstoffalternative für Kunststoffe, die zur Herstellung von Konsumgütern verwendet werden

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27 August 202422 August 2024

Neste expands chemical recycling logistics infrastructure at its refinery in Porvoo, Finland

Neste is expanding its logistics infrastructure for liquefied recycled raw materials at its refinery in Porvoo, Finland, including materials such as liquefied waste plastic and liquefied rubber tires

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Neste erweitert die Logistikinfrastruktur für das Chemikalienrecycling in seiner Raffinerie in Porvoo, Finnland

Die neuen Logistikanlagen bestehen aus speziellen Entladeeinrichtungen: Am Hafen der Raffinerie baut Neste einen Entladearm mit einem Heizsystem sowie Pipelines, die den Hafen mit speziellen Lagertanks verbinden

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Mura Technology and WMG secure innovate UK grant to grow commercial opportunities for Hydrothermal advanced plastic recycling technology

WMG at the University of Warwick, Innovate UK (IUK) and advanced recycler of plastics Mura Technology are to continue their collaboration on sustainability with a new IUK funded, two-year Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP)

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Lenzing again among the top 1 percent of world’s most sustainable companies

The rating comprehensively covers the four most important practices in the area of corporate social responsibility

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Lenzing erneut unter Top-1-Prozent der weltweit nachhaltigsten Unternehmen

Die Bewertung deckt umfassend die vier wichtigsten Praktiken im Bereich Corporate Social Responsibility ab

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26 August 202422 August 2024

Advanced Recycling Conference 2024: New Focus Areas and Innovative Program Announced

Shaping the Future of Recycling From PVC and Textiles to Engineering Thermoplastics and Digital Solutions

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Advanced Recycling Conference 2024 glänzt mit neuen Schwerpunkten und innovativem Programm

Die Zukunft des Recyclings gestalten: Von PVC- und Textil-Recycling bis hin zu technischen Thermoplasten und digitalen Lösungen

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Indorama Ventures joins the T-REX Project to revolutionize textile recycling

The designated spinning partner, Indorama Ventures, will process the chemical recycled feedstock into polyester yarns and fibers through the extrusion process, ensuring the elimination of impurities

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VTT opens a pilot plant utilising captured carbon dioxide in Espoo, Finland – aiming to process biogenic industrial emissions into long-lasting, recyclable plastic

Finland wants to utilise bio-based carbon capture as one way of reducing greenhouse gas emissions

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The world’s first scalable biodegradable SAP? – Green Chemicals Blog

Researchers have begun to focus on various natural and biodegradable SAPs that achieve superabsorbent properties

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23 August 202421 August 2024

Raízen and Vertoro join forces to enhance lignin’s value in advanced biofuels and chemical sectors

Joint Development Agreement focuses on using the lignin from 2nd Generation Ethanol’s potential to produce additional waste-based sustainable solutions

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Covestro LLC and Carlisle Construction Materials Lead the Way in Sustainable Construction Using Bio-Attributed Materials

The collaboration between Covestro and Carlisle extends a legacy of joint innovation in the construction industry that spans decades

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Covestro und Carlisle Construction Materials: Nachhaltigeres Bauen mit alternativen Rohstoffen

Covestro wird Carlisle mit Methylen-Diphenyl-Diisocyanat (MDI) beliefern, das auf ISCC PLUS zertifizierten, massenbilanzierten bio-zirkulären Rohstoffen basiert

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Dr. Stefan Löbbecke: „Interdisziplinarität ist der Schlüssel für grüne chemische Prozesse”

Nachdem sich der Rauch des Innovationsfeuerwerks ein wenig verzogen hat, zieht Dr. Stefan Löbbecke, stellvertretender Leiter des Fraunhofer-Instituts für Chemische Technologie ICT in Pfinztal und Sprecher der Fraunhofer-Allianz Chemie Bilanz und wagt einen Ausblick

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Studie zeigt: Zahlungsbereitschaft für nachhaltige Verpackungen nimmt ab

Die Bereitschaft der Verbraucher, für nachhaltige Verpackungen mehr zu bezahlen, ist seit 2021 gesunken. Während sich einige Verbraucher bewusst für nachhaltige Verpackungen entscheiden, sind andere skeptisch. Im Online-Handel ist recycelte Wellpappe der Favorit, wenn es um die Verpackung von Produkten für den Versand geht

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22 August 202422 August 2024

Comprehensive poster on biodegradable polymers in various environments in a new version

The world's leading poster on biodegradability has been updated by the nova team of experts: current standards and certifications as well as the latest scientific findings