23 September 202417 September 2024 EIT InnoEnergy Invests in Bio-based Materials Start-up LignEasy This funding will build on the EIC Accelerator grant previously received by the company, enabling the full development of their pilot plant
PA Consulting and Searo Labs collaborate to produce seaweed-based products for global brands Searo Labs has developed the seaweed-based technology and brings materials formulation know-how and intellectual property (IP) to the collaboration
Building for the climate age: the uses of fungi in construction One of the most promising uses of fungi is as a green construction material, ranging from spongy fungal blocks that are wholly biobased to composites that fuse concrete or other conventional construction materials
Ungewöhnliches Recycling-Verfahren: Kaffeesatz kann Beton stabiler machen Australische Forscher haben einen innovativen Weg gefunden, den Abfall der Kaffeeproduktion zu recyceln, indem sie ihn als nachhaltigen Zusatz zu Betonmischungen benutzt
Maui Hotel Industry Leads with Zero Plastic Foodware Your Green 2 Go, ensures their guests use a completely compostable cup that does not leave contaminants or toxins behind and breaks down without special commercial composting facilities
Leading the Charge: Indian Brands Crafting Eco-Friendly, Biodegradable & Compostable Bags India faces a severe plastic waste crisis, with approximately 3.4 million tonnes of plastic waste generated annually
The New EU Political Cycle: A Defining Moment to Accelerate CCU Techs – CO2 Value Europe on Euractiv For some CCU pathways, there are literally no rules or incentives
20 September 202419 September 2024 Interview with the Renewable Carbon Plastics Magazine on PEF, Avantium’s FDCA flagship plant and the PEF World Congress The editors of the Renewable Carbon Plastics Magazine answer questions about Avantium and its FCDA-flagship plant, the PEF World Congress and more
WACKER Successfully Tests CO2 Capture from the Silicon Production Process The newly tested capture process makes it possible to reuse or store this greenhouse gas and prevent its release into the atmosphere – a critical step on the road to net-zero chemicals production
WACKER erprobt erfolgreich CO2-Abscheidung aus dem Produktionsprozess von Silicium Durch den nun erprobten Abscheideprozess wird das Treibhausgas wieder nutz- bzw. speicherbar gemacht und nicht freigesetzt - ein wichtiger Schritt hin zu einer Net-Zero-Chemieproduktion
Doctoral candidate Mariette Gibier wins prize for her Green Bioplastics project A student of the Sorbonne University developed in collaboration with the Pierre Fabre Laboratories and the biofoundry at Sorbonne University Alliance an innovation in bioplastics
Antalis offers ‘recyclable and compostable’ barrier board for fresh food packaging The MetsäBoard Prime FBB EB is biodegradable and can be composted industrially and at home
China ist führend bei neuen Vorschriften: Wie China den Markt für Biokunststoffe beeinflusst China setzt neue Maßstäbe im Bereich Biokunststoffe: Mit strikten Vorschriften und der Förderung biologisch abbaubarer Materialien treibt das Land den globalen Wandel voran. Einblick in Markttrends und Entwicklungen
Materials crafting the future of Sustainable Design thanks to biocomposite technology The emergence of natural fiber reinforced composites driven by sustainability concerns has also led to the creation of new patterns and aesthetic trends, broadening their potential field of applications
CHUK launches new Compostable Tableware products for QSRs and caterers CHUK eco-friendly products are crafted to meet the food service industry sustainability needs
A Letter for the Future of Packaging The EU has the opportunity to move forward by balancing its sustainability goals with the essential need for consumers to access everyday staples like milk and juice
19 September 202413 September 2024 BETO Accelerates Innovation to Advance the U.S. Bioeconomy Several BETO-funded projects across its bioenergy industry consortia and DOE national laboratory system are enabling substantial investments that translate scientific discoveries into commercial applications
Im Kabinett beschlossen: Die Carbon-Management-Strategie Nicht alle CO2-Emmissionen sind vermeidbar. Um die Klimaziele zu erreichen ist es daher notwendig, in einigen Bereichen auch die Speicherung von CO2 im Boden zu erlauben. Das Kabinett hat nun die Eckpunkte der sogenannten Carbon-Management-Strategie beschlossen
ProAmpac Celebrates Trio of Honors at 2024 AmeriStar Awards Insulated FiberCool-paper bag won in the Sustainable Packaging category and highlights ProAmpac’s commitment to advancing sustainable packaging solutions
Power Adhesives launches first-to-market biodegradable hot melt for carton and corrugated packaging industry The solution promises strong performance and is made from biobased materials, leaving no harmful byproducts or microplastics
Heimkompostierbare Kaffeekapseln: NESPRESSO bringt Kapsel-Innovation nach Österreich 25 Jahre nach dem Markteintritt ergänzt Nespresso sein Sortiment um heimkompostierbare Kaffeekapseln auf Papierbasis. Sechs neue Kaffeevarietäten für garantierte Nespresso Qualität
Chevron Introduces Clarity Bio EliteSyn AW to Improve Sustainability and Performance of Hydraulic Fluids The new formula represents the next generation of biodegradable hydraulic fluids for marine, construction and other environmentally sensitive applications
Guide the EU Biotech Act to success, says top Belgian research institute Europe has recently challenged the United States’ dominance in scientific research and innovation
G20 reaches consensus and establishes High-Level principles on Bioeconomy The Bioeconomy Initiative was proposed by Brasil’s G20 Presidency, seeking to boost the development of this innovative and productive paradigm based on the combination of knowledge and nature
18 September 202412 September 2024 Innovative Research Unveils News Path to Ethanol Production from CO2 Researchers from the Interface Science Department at the Fritz Haber Institute have introduced a novel method for converting the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide (CO2) into ethanol and other fuels
Innovative Forschung enthüllt neuen Weg zur Ethanolproduktion aus CO2 Wissenschaftler*innen der Abteilung Interface Science am Fritz-Haber-Institut haben eine neuartige Methode zur Umwandlung des Treibhausgases Kohlendioxid (CO2) in nachhaltigen Brennstoff entwickelt
Exel Composites launches commercial scale use of bio-based resins A purchasing agreement with Ineos enables the supply of 23% bio-based glycol, a springboard for Exel’s phase out of hydrocarbon-derived resins
Pierre Fabre partners with Sorbonne University to develop biodegradable bioplastics Produced by microalgae, the innovative material captures CO2 from the atmosphere and transforms it into a bioplastic
Neue Chance für Bioökonomie Start-ups Von der Idee bis zum Scale-up: Plan B startet mit erweitertem Unterstützungsangebot in neue Runde
S&T Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh formally releases new BioE3 policy, hails India as global torchbearer of next Industrial Revolution thanked PM Sh Narendra Modi for his support PPP model will be an intrinsic part of Bioe3 Policy implementation incentivizing industry to promote employment generation
“Pilots4U powered by COPILOT” launches Open Calls for Co-CREATION of its new DATABASE & PLATFORM COPILOT invites Bioeconomy Innovators and Pilot and Demo Infrastructures to CO-CREATE the next DATABASE & PLATFORM of European Open Access Pilot and Demo Infrastructures for the Bioeconomy
PlaXTM by Bioworks Adopted in Seivson’s 2025 Spring/Summer Collection Five Designs Unveiled at Rakuten Fashion Week TOKYO Runway Show
17 September 202416 September 2024 Agenda Now Available: The BioReCer Stakeholder Event on Sustainability of Bio-based Products will Present New Tools and Future Standardisation Developments The next BioReCer regional stakeholders’ event will take place in person and online in Milan, Italy, on 2nd October 2024
Textile waste and recycling: challenges and opportunities This article tackles the topic of textile waste and explores the possible recycling routes that exist today. It also offers a closer look at the UK's textile industry and the waste produced nationally
Bioökonomie International 2025: Fördermittel für globale Forschungspartnerschaften Modul Bioökonomie Deutschland – São Paulo/Brasilien
Bioeconomy International 2025: Funding for global research partnerships Bioeconomy Module Germany - São Paulo/Brazil
KI in der Sortierung – das ist erst der Anfang Im Interview mit der K-ZEITUNG erklärt KI-Experte Dr. Volker Rehrmann, wie und wo KI-Systeme die Sortierung von Kunststoffen revolutionieren werden
UK biotech startup expands lab-grown leather production capacity LGL’s lab-grown leather is cultivated using immortalized cells, isolated from an adult animal through a painless and bioethics-compliant process
Modeindustrie: Mischtextilien könnten dank neuer Forschung bald recycelbar sein Die Modeindustrie produziert unendlich viel Textilabfall, der nicht immer recycelt werden kann. Forschende haben jetzt eine neue Methode für das Recycling von Mischtextilien entwickelt
Chemical recycling of mixed textile waste Most postconsumer textiles are mixed fibers, complicating mechanical recycling due to material blends and contaminants
The R-SOCK, the first circular sports sock Did you know that socks are the most replaced items in the world? Today, each of us throw on average seven pairs of socks per year. And this only in France accounts for 300 million pairs of socks thrown away every year
16 September 202411 September 2024 Calyxia raises $35 million to help global manufacturers advance product performance, and fight plastic pollution and GHG emissions Investment led by Lombard Odier Investment Managers’ Plastic Circularity Fund and Bpifrance, through its Large Venture fund, bringing cumulative funding to $70M
Calyxia sichert sich 35 Millionen US-Dollar, um globale Hersteller bei der Verbesserung der Produktleistung und der Bekämpfung von Kohlenstoff- und Kunststoffverschmutzung zu unterstützen Die Investition wird vom Plastic Circularity Fund von Lombard Odier Investment Managers und Bpifrance über seinen Large Venture Fonds angeführt, wodurch sich die Gesamtfinanzierung auf 70 Millionen US-Dollar erhöht
Can CO2 utilisation drive increased carbon capture? Wood Mackenzie: Carbon dioxide utilisation could bolster carbon capture economics, but there are major obstacles
Die neue Ökodesign-Verordnung als weitreichende Vorgabe zur nachhaltigen Kreislaufwirtschaft Die neue Ökodesign-Verordnung bringt strenge Regeln für Nachhaltigkeit in der EU und stellt Unternehmen vor neue Herausforderungen
New audit confirms EU renewable ethanol industry makes more food than fuel Data from European producers show significant production of food and feed in 2023 along with sustainable biofuel, highlighting strategic importance of domestic ethanol biorefineries
Plastic Fantastic: Green, Strong and Edible Weizmann Institute researchers have created a biodegradable composite material that might help battle the global plastic-waste crisis
Oklahoma State University scientists develop innovative co-fermentation process for sustainable biofuels By utilizing both sugars and CO2, the co-fermentation process addresses key challenges in traditional fermentation processes, making it more efficient and sustainable for large-scale biofuel production
Upcycling excess carbon dioxide with tiny microbes Researchers reporting in ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering have rewired one such microbe to help tackle greenhouse gases in the atmosphere
Upcycling von überschüssigem Kohlendioxid mit winzigen Mikroben Wissenschaftler haben Mikroben speziell dazu gebracht, Kohlendioxid in Chemikalien umzuwandeln, die potenzielle Bausteine für Arzneimittel sind