10 October 20248 October 2024 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
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
Pilzmyzel als Basis für nachhaltige Produkte Forschende am Fraunhofer IAP nutzen myzelbasierte Materialien, um daraus etwa Dämmmaterialien, Verpackungen und tierfreie Ergänzungen zu Lederprodukten herzustellen
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
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
Herstellung von Solartreibstoffen: Sonnenwärme bei 1.200 Grad speichern Hochtemperaturziegel – eine gemeinsame Entwicklung von Empa und Synhelion – dienen als Zwischenspeicher für die enorme Hitze
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
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
New catalyst developed for sustainable propylene production from biomass Propylene production harnesses biodiesel waste byproduct
Neuer Katalysator für die nachhaltige Propylenproduktion aus Biomasse entwickelt Propylenproduktion nutzt Biodiesel-Abfallprodukt
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
7 October 20244 October 2024 Stakeholder Perspectives Along the Entire Value Chain – Interview with the WaterProof partner IZES gGmbH Alena Jahns and Jan Hildebrand answer four questions on consumer perception of CO₂-derived consumer goods
Plastic solutions that reduce the CO2 footprint: FKuR exhibits at Fachpack and Fakuma 2024 'Recycling & Defossilization' - under these core themes, FKuR presents its bioplastic and recycled solutions for the packaging and plastics industry
Kunststoff-Lösungen, die den CO2-Fußabdruck senken: FKuR auf der Fachpack und Fakuma 2024 'Recycling & Defossilisierung' unter diesen Kernthemen präsentiert FKuR auf der Fachpack seine Biokunststoff- und Rezyklat-Lösungen für die Verpackungs- und Kunststoffbranche
SABIC launches certified low carbon chemicals with CO2 footprint savings The methanol product in the new portfolio contain a lower carbon content than a traditional portfolio, with the same high quality product specifications
First Solar-Powered Ferry Constructed with Natural Fibre Composites is Launched on Adriatic Sea This ferry, with a capacity of 100 passengers, is a pioneering waterborne mass transportation vessel, which uses natural fibre composites for interior parts to significantly reducing CO₂ emissions
Bundesregierung beschließt die Liberalisierung von Nutzhanf Özdemir: "Nutzhanf bietet viele Chancen für die heimische Landwirtschaft"
BIOFAST helps reduce the time taken for biodegradation tests on bioplastics in composting environments The BIOFAST Project not only demonstrated an effective reduction in the time taken to perform biodegradation tests applied to bioplastics, but also generated significant economic and environmental impact
Biofast: Abbau von Biokunststoffen beschleunigt Das Projekt Biofast hat erfolgreich gezeigt, dass die Testdauer für die biologische Abbaubarkeit von Biokunststoffen verkürzt werden kann
Materials Market Report 2024 Global fiber production reached an all-time high of 124 million tonnes in 2023, according to Textile Exchange’s annual Materials Market Report
4 October 202427 September 2024 Metsä Group begins pre-commercial sales of Muoto products Metsä Group is making its Muoto products available for pre-commercial sale, a significant milestone in the development of the business opportunity
Nachhaltige Verpackungslösungen: Metsä bringt holzbasierte Verpackungsmarke Muoto auf den Markt Metsä Spring, das Innovationsunternehmen der Metsä Group, beginnt den Verkauf von Muoto, einer neuen holzbasierten Verpackungslösung. Muoto soll Sicherheit, Langlebigkeit und Nachhaltigkeit kombinieren
The BEAM Circular Accelerator Launches in California’s Agricultural Heartland to Unlock Opportunities to Transform Waste into Value In Partnership with gener8tor and HawkTower, the New Program Offers $30,000 in Non-Dilutive Funding, up to $100,000 in Venture Funding, and Strategic Mentorship to Bioeconomy Startups
Improved process should accelerate tire recycling A team of researchers at Evonik has now made a key step forward with a process that could make it possible to use up to four times as much recycled rubber in new tires
Besseres Verfahren soll das Reifen-Recycling auf die Überholspur bringen Ein Forscher-Team von Evonik hat ein Verfahren entscheidend weiterentwickelt, um bis zu viermal so viel Altmaterial in neuen Reifen einsetzen zu können wie bisher
CDL Ecotrain to debut at City Square Mall – Singapore’s first decomissioned SMRT train cabin transformed into a first-of-its-kind climate education hub City Developments Limited (CDL) will be launching the CDL EcoTrain towards the end of 2024 – Singapore’s first repurposed SMRT train cabin for sustainability education and awareness
Digital product pass for plastic packaging materials to simplify the use of recycled materials BMEL's RePack network supports the COPPA innovation project led by the SKZ
Digitaler Produktpass für Verpackungsmaterialien aus Kunststoff soll Rezyklateinsatz vereinfachen RePack-Netzwerk des BMEL unterstützt Innovationsprojekt COPPA unter Leitung des SKZ
2 October 20244 October 2024 Electrochaea successfully scales up to 10MWe with EIC Accelerator Program support and applies new plant design for first commercial project in Denmark The company has developed a technology to produce synthetic methane which is virtually CO2-neutral, can replace fossil natural gas and can be stored and transported in the existing gas grid
Electrochaea skaliert mit Unterstützung des EIC Accelerator-Programms erfolgreich auf 10MWe und wendet neues Anlagen-Design für erstes kommerzielles Projekt in Dänemark an Das Unternehmen hat eine Technologie zur Herstellung synthetischen Methans entwickelt, welches fossiles Erdgas ersetzen kann, und es lässt sich im bestehenden Gasnetz speichern und transportieren
New report details state of the EU’s bioeconomy during the COVID-19 pandemic Published today, "European Bioeconomy in Figures 2008-2021" is the seventh in a series of nova-Institute market reports. The initial report was first commissioned by the BIC in 2016
19 Million TPA of Drop-in Chemicals Synthesised from Captured CO2 by 2045, Forecasts IDTechEx While many CO2-derived chemicals do not represent net-negative or net-zero products, they still represent reductions in emissions compared to the fossil fuel-based status quo but they are not a decarbonization tool
Trinkwasserdruckleitung aus chemisch recyceltem Kunststoff in Wien installiert Rund 660 Meter Trinkwasserdruckrohre aus Polyethylen PE100-RC, die auf BorcycleTM C von Borealis basieren, wurden in Wien verlegt und bilden den Weg zu einer Kreislaufwirtschaft
Drinking water pressure pipes made from chemically recycled plastic installed in Vienna, Austria Around 660 meters of polyethylene PE100-RC drinking water pressure pipes based on Borealis’ transformational technology platform are being laid, marking a significant step forward on the path to a circular economy
Biotalys Granted Patents for EVOCA in Both Europe and the United States Company Builds Global Intellectual Property Safeguards for Its Crop Protection Pipeline
Reinforcing plastic polymers with cellulose and other natural fibers Regardless of the chosen composite, the goal is to enhance the properties of the base polymer matrix with the reinforcement material
1 October 202427 September 2024 Maximising Impact: The Role of Communication in European Research Projects Innovative research yields results, but it’s the effective communication and dissemination of those results that ultimately drive impact
New report calls for science-based definition of “natural polymers” to drive innovation and green investment Report urges EU to update definition of "natural polymers" to reflect science and drive green innovation
Phlair raises €14.5M to rapidly scale its hydrolyzer-based Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology Thanks to its technology compatibility with intermittent energy sources and hyper-focus on manufacturing, the company drives DAC down the cost curve
Phlair kassiert 14,5 Millionen Euro Das Münchner Startup Phlair verkündet den Abschluss seiner Seed-Runde. 14,5 Millionen Euro gehen auf das Konto des Climatetechs, das früher als Carbon Atlantis bekannt war
NewEnergyBlue acquires Inbicon biomass conversion technology and international patent portfolio The bioconversion technology and process have sparked global interest among leading international companies and scientists and enables the company to convert any feedstock
U.S. Grants Gevo a Patent for Breakthrough Ethanol-to-Olefin Process Next Generation Process with Potential to Lower Capital and Operating Costs for Producing Chemicals, SAF and Other Fuels
Neues biobasiertes Polyester könnte Recyclingproblem von Kunstleder lösen Dem DITF und dem Freiberg Institut ist es gelungen, ein Kunstleder zu entwickeln, bei dem sowohl das Fasermaterial als auch das Beschichtungspolymer identisch sind