14 November 202411 November 2024 Envalior launches a new range of sustainable Pocan® PBT compounds based on bio-circular BDO Compounds can be combined with further mass-balanced raw materials as well as mechanically recycled materials
Envalior führt neue nachhaltige PBT-Compounds Pocan® auf Basis von biozirkulärem BDO in den Markt ein Compounds können mit weiteren massenbilanzierten Rohstoffen sowie mechanisch rezyklierten Materialien kombiniert werden
Indorama Ventures Collaborates to Launch World’s First Commercialized PET Bottles Using Bio-Paraxylene for Suntory This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the journey toward sustainable packaging, introducing PET bottles derived from used cooking oil
Biodegradable synthetics – the latest development in tackling microfiber pollution ISPO explores innovative solutions like Ciclo's biodegradable polyester and nylon, aiming to reduce microfiber pollution while maintaining the durability of synthetic materials
Biologisch abbaubare Kunststoffe – die neueste Entwicklung im Kampf gegen Mikrofaserverschmutzung Die ISPO erforscht innovative Lösungen wie das biologisch abbaubare Polyester und Nylon von Ciclo, um die Verschmutzung durch Mikrofasern zu verringern und gleichzeitig die Haltbarkeit synthetischer Materialien zu erhalten
Farrel Pomini announcing a new partnership with Lummus Technology Farrel Pomini’s Continuous Mixing Technology plays an essential role in the pyrolysis process for plastics developed by Lummus
Biolive has started using olive pits to make plastics The company that is in charge of this project, started out as a university exercise within an entrepreneurship class and from there it developed into a business that is currently focused on creating plastics from olive pits
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $239 Million to Increase Access to Clean, Affordable Domestic Biofuels as Part of Investing in America Agenda Funding from President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act Will Continue to Provide More Cost-Effective Options for American Consumers
13 November 202412 November 2024 Cellulose Fibres Conference 2025 – New with Biosynthetics: Meet the Next Generation of Sustainable Fibre Technologies The upcoming conference on 12-13 March 2025 in Cologne, Germany, will pave pathways to a sustainable textile industry – Preliminary program released
Cellulose Fibres Conference 2025 – Neu mit Biosynthetics: Die Zukunft nachhaltiger Fasertechnologien Die kommende Konferenz am 12. und 13. März 2025 in Köln ebnet den Weg zu einer nachhaltigen Textilindustrie – Vorläufiges Programm veröffentlicht
UPM, SELENIS and BORMIOLI PHARMA introduce the world’s first pharmaceutical bottle partially made with wood-based plastics This bottle uses standard PET which is made with UPM’s world first wood based BioMEG, UPM BioPuraTM
UPM, SELENIS und BORMIOLI PHARMA stellen die weltweit erste pharmazeutische Flasche vor, die teilweise aus holzbasierten Kunststoffen besteht Für diese Flasche wird Standard-PET verwendet, das aus UPMs weltweit erstem holzbasierten BioMEG, UPM BioPuraTM, hergestellt wird
Citroniq Chemicals, LLC Selects Nebraska for World’s Largest Decarbonized Plastics Production Facility The company's estimated $7.5 billion investment is projected to be the largest in Nebraska history and creates transformational opportunity for rural communities
Tetra Pak and Lactalis shape the future of packaging, with recycled material linked to used beverage cartons Lactalis will take the packaging of the spanish Puleva-diaryproducts in Tetra Brik® Aseptic 1000 Slim-Cartons with HeliCap™ 23 Pro-closure
Tetra Pak® und Lactalis entwickeln Meilenstein für die Kreislauffähigkeit von Getränkekartons in Spanien Lactalis will die in Spanien verkauften Puleva-Milchprodukte in Tetra Brik® Aseptic 1000 Slim-Kartons mit HeliCap™ 23 Pro-Verschluss verpacken
Selenis & Syre form a strategic partnership to establish a textile-to-textile recycling plant in North Carolina The coming together of the two companies will combine new technologies in depolymerizing and polymerizing for textile-to-textile recycling all in one place, allowing for a cost efficient, industrial scale operation
Dirty Labs Expands Whole Foods Lineup with Fan-Favorite Bio Enzyme Dishwasher Detergent Beginning November 1st, Dirty Labs' best-selling 2-in-1 Bio Enzyme Dishwasher Detergent + Booster will be available at Whole Foods Market stores across the country. This category expansion brings Dirty Labs' cutting-edge, eco-friendly cleaning products beyond the laundry room and into the kitchen, just in time for the holiday hosting season
OXMAN Unveils the O° Shoe – a 100% Biodegradable Shoe made without Petrochemicals, producing Zero Microplastics The O° collection is made using patent pending OXMAN technology that integrates digital, material, biological, and robotic innovations and uses a single organic material to create 100% biobased consumer products
12 November 202411 November 2024 New Players in Advanced Recycling – Innovators at work: BluePlasma Power Episode 1: Gonzalo Izquierdo (CEO); BluePlasma Power
Neste, Alterra and Technip Energies collaborate to offer standardized solution to build chemical recycling plants The partners aim to globally offer a standardized modular solution, based on Alterra’s proprietary liquefaction technology, to parties interested in building capacity for chemical recycling
Neste, Alterra und Technip Energies bieten gemeinsam standardisierte Lösungen für Bau von Anlagen für chemisches Recycling Gemeinsam will man Unternehmen, die chemische Recyclingkapazitäten aufbauen wollen, eine modulare Standardlösung anbieten, die auf der selbst entwickelten Verflüssigungstechnologie von Alterra basiert
WHOI Scientists Discover Fastest Degrading Bioplastic in Seawater Wood Hole Oceanographic Institution-researchers found that a new version of cellulose diacetate to be the fastest degrading bioplastic material tested in seawater
The world’s first 100% “fiber-to-fiber” biorecycled clothing unveiled by multi-brand consortium: CARBIOS, On, Patagonia, PUMA, PVH Corp. and Salomon The world’s first enzymatically recycled polyester garment made from 100% textile waste using CARBIOS’ pioneering biorecycling technology
CARBIOS und das Textilkonsortium der Markenhersteller On, Patagonia, PUMA, PVH Corp. und Salomon stellen das weltweit erste zu 100% biologisch von Faser-zu-Faser-recycelte Kleidungsstück vor Weltweit erstes Polyester-Kleidungsstück, das mithilfe der bahnbrechenden Biorecycling-Technologie von CARBIOS zu 100% aus enzymatisch recycelten Textilabfällen hergestellt wurde
Green packaging startup Earthodic lands $6 million raise to expand water-resistant innovation The startup claims products using Biobarc water-resistant coatings - derived from bio-based materials - are much easier to recycle, without losing their water-resistant performance
Development agreement signed for first full-scale PHA biomass plant from paper process water Development agreement signed for first full-scale PHA biomass plant from paper process water
Biologisch abbaubare Biopolymere aus Prozesswasser ESKA, Mitglied der RDM-Gruppe, und Paques Biomaterials wollen biobasierte, biologisch abbaubare Biopolymere aus Prozesswasser der Papierherstellung entwickeln. Die Unternehmen haben eine Vereinbarung über die Entwicklung der weltweit ersten PHA -Biomasseanlage im großen Maßstab unterzeichnet
11 November 20245 November 2024 Innomost appoints new CEO to accelerate global growth of its upcycled birch bark ingredients Newly appointed CEO Tiina Bensky has extensive experience in the beauty industry from leading brands like L’Oréal and Lumene. The appointment marks a new chapter in Innomost’s mission to grow internationally with its upcycled birch bark ingredients and become a leader in biobased solutions to replace fossil-based materials used extensively in beauty, personal care, and industrial applications like adhesives, paints, and coatings
7,8 Millionen Euro für nachhaltige Forschungsprojekte: Kreislaufwirtschaft gegen Ressourcenknappheit Die VolkswagenStiftung spricht in sechs geförderten Projekten Forschende aus den Natur- und Technikwissenschaften, auch in Kooperation mit den Sozialwissenschaften, an
Finally unlocking lignin Finnish biobased materials pioneer, LignEasy, has developed a method to refine and separate lignin into various kinds of liquid and solid products
BASF and AM Green enter MoU to jointly evaluate opportunities in low-carbon chemicals in India and for the offtake of 100,000 tons of green ammonia annually The companies intend to conduct common feasibility studies on low-carbon chemicals production in India including a joint evaluation of potential technologies
TecPart übernimmt Schlüsselrolle in der europäischen Kunststoff-Standardisierung in der CEN/CENELEC-Gruppe Circular Plastics In der offiziellen Bekanntmachung von CEN/CENELEC wird die Wahl von Frank Stammer als ein bedeutender Schritt für eine kontinuierliche Arbeit und das dauerhafte Engagement aller Beteiligten in der Koordinierungsgruppe hervorgehoben
A novel means of converting CO2 into aquafeeds b.fab, a German startup, has made several breakthroughs and aims to help establish a network of simple but effective production hubs around the world
LanzaTech and Eramet announce plans for first-of-a-kind integrated Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) project in Norway To unlock further emissions reductions, the two companies also intend to build upon the CCU infrastructure and, if demonstrated to be feasible, integrate Carbon Capture and Storage (“CCS”) technology as part of a second phase of the project
Adsorbi expands its product portfolio to cellulose-based air freshener for homes, designed to remove air pollutants and odors Made from sustainably harvested Nordic wood, Adsorbi’s cellulose-based air freshener is a longer-lasting alternative to conventional odor-removal products like activated carbon. As it expands its product portfolio, the company is now scaling up its commercial sales
8 November 20244 November 2024 Taking the circular path to sustainable clothing and fishing industries The Glaukos project finds a circular solution for bio-based textile and fishing gear production using marine-friendly polymers
Auf kreislauforientierten Pfaden zur nachhaltigen Bekleidungsindustrie und Fischwirtschaft Im Rahmen des Projekts Glaukos wird eine kreislauforientierte Lösung zur Herstellung von biobasierten Textilien und Fischfanggeräten unter Einsatz meeresfreundlicher Polymere gesucht
Westlake Epoxy Joins B4 Consortium in Western North Brabant Region seeks to become hotspot for bio-based building blocks for the construction industry
LYB completes acquisition of solvent-based recycling company APK Company welcomes additional recycling technology to its portfolio
7. Konferenz zur nachhaltigen chemischen Konversion in der Industrie bildet offiziellen Abschluss der zweiten Förderphase des Verbundprojekts Carbon2Chem® Über 200 virtuell und analog Teilnehmende verfolgten die Präsentation der Ergebnisse aus acht Jahren Forschung zur Nutzung von CO2 aus Prozessgasen der Industrie für die Synthese von Chemieprodukten
Kelheim Fibres files for bankruptcy German speciality viscose fibre manufacturer Kelheim Fibres has filed for insolvency, however production is expected to continue under a protective shield procedure, according to local news reports
Zu massiver Preisdruck: Kelheim Fibres stellt Insolvenzantrag Ein Rettungsplan der Stadt hat nichts gebracht: Das Chemieunternehmen Kelheim Fibres hat Insolvenz angemeldet - auch wegen zu hoher Energie- und Rohstoffkosten. Der Betrieb geht aber vorerst weiter
Poland’s growing bioeconomy Poland is among the fastest growing EU economies today, recording the region’s largest annual and quarterly GDP jump in the second quarter of this year
Melker of Sweden’s Värmdö Wins Product of the Year for Sea Kayaking Built with ampliTex™ flax fabrics and a solid cork core, the Värmdö kayak combines superior mechanical properties with innovative, sustainable design for paddlers of all levels
7 November 20242 November 2024 Bormioli Pharma partners with Chiesi to supply the first pharma primary packaging in Carbon Capture PET This supply marks the first time a Carbon Capture PET bottle will be used for pharmaceutical purposes, offering environmental benefits and high safety levels for patients
Bormioli Pharma arbeitet mit Chiesi zusammen, um die erste Carbon Capture PET-Pharmaverpackung herzustellen Mit dieser Produktion wird zum ersten Mal die Verwendung einer PET Carbon Capture-Flasche in der pharmazeutischen Industrie eingeführt, die Vorteile für die Umwelt und hohe Standards für die Patientensicherheit bietet
Avantium and SCGC to Accelerate the Market Adoption for FDCA and PEF in Asia Building on their strategic intent letter from January 2024, the companies have decided to take the next step in their collaboration in further developping FDCA and PEF applications
AMSilk Announces Successful Partnership Negotiation with Ajinomoto for Industrial Fermentation This partnership marks a significant step for AMSilk as it rapidly progresses towards becoming a commercial supplier of spider silk-based proteins
Bundesweit erste Anlage zur Herstellung von holzbasierten Carbonfasern eingeweiht Bei der Pilotanlage am Technikum Laubholz wird auf die Verwendung von Cellulose aus Laubholz gesetzt, dessen Anteil in den Wäldern Baden-Württembergs infolge der Anpassung der Wälder an den Klimawandel zunimmt
Spinnova has been granted a Business Finland R&D loan for developing its fibre production technology The loan amount represents 50% of the project’s total cost estimate, which totals EUR 25 million, including two phases