14 June 202410 June 2024 Built by Nature Prize Awards €500,000 to Biobased Construction Innovators Fifteen finalists performed highest against the Prize criteria to stimulate uptake of innovative biobased construction materials
Spider-silk-inspired strong and tough hydrogel fibers with anti-freezing and water retention properties Researchers from the South China University of Technology developed bionic hydrogel fibers with elaborated ionic crosslinking and crystalline domains
ReCO2NWert – Projektstart eines großen industriellen Forschungsvorhabens im Rahmen des Strukturwandels Rheinisches Revier Containermodule sollen es möglich machen, das Treibhausgas sinnvoll weiterzuverwenden. Eine tragende Rolle dabei spielen Bakterien
A sustainable solution for water disinfection: chitosan-based cryogels New research presents a novel method for creating antibacterial sponges from chitosan and cellulose
Russian scientists simplified CO2 conversion into carbon monoxide using nitrogen The authors of the study designed the reactor, in which with the help of the UHF-radiation generator (gyrotron) plasma was created in the flow of carbon dioxide under atmospheric pressure
Adsorbi launches first product: a cellulose-based air purification material for the art industry The adsorbing material combines a long product lifetime with high security, making it ideal for museums and archives
13 June 202413 June 2024 Alfa Laval – Committed to circular carbon: releasing our new whitepaper at RMC 2024 Siegburg! "Optimizing the upgrading process of your pyrolysis products" displays the best pre-treatment solutions for the circularity of chemicals
Kelpi lands £4.3m funding to take seaweed packaging to market The company's bio-material is unique in matching or even exceeding the performance of plastic, in particular with a strong water barrier and resistance to greasy contents or acidic foods
Carbon dioxide removal: feasibility study evaluates possible measures for Germany An interdisciplinary research team has developed a clear evaluation matrix
CO2-Entnahme: Machbarkeitsstudie bewertet mögliche Maßnahmen für Deutschland Interdisziplinäres Forschungsteam erarbeitet anschauliche Bewertungsmatrix
FLAX FIBRE: The 2024 flax area under cultivation is setting a new record in response to the market According to the estimates of of the Flax-Linen and Hemp Economic Observatory, the growing area of European FlaxTM spring flax and winter flax combined will account for at least 180,000 hectares for the 2024 harvest
UPM to supply Artigo with UPM BioMotion™ Renewable Functional Fillers for next-generation rubber flooring Artigo will achieve a renewable content share of up to 30% of the total weight of the new products thanks to the addition of UPM BioMotion™ RFF
Dow and SCGC sign MOU for a first-of-its kind partnership to transform 200KTA of plastic waste into circular products The partners intend to accelerate technology development in the value chain to enable recycling through both mechanical recycling and advanced recycling and convert a broader range of plastic waste into high-value applications
12 June 20245 June 2024 New Guide to Carbon Dioxide Removal Decisions Launch of the CDRatlas Interactive Information Portal
Neuer Wegweiser für Entscheidungen zur Kohlendioxid-Entnahme Startschuss für die Entwicklung des interaktiven Informationsportals CDRatlas
8th PLA World Congress again a great success All about innovation, applications, markets, and end-of-life of PLA was the foundation of a successful 8th PLA World Congress on May 28 and 29
Gene-edited protein fibre rival plastics on performance Like plastics, proteins are a kind of polymer called polyamide. All proteins consist of repeating amino-acid units, different arrangements of which result in quite different properties
Vom Holzschädling zum Holzschützer: Jugend forscht prämiert Arbeit zur Melaningewinnung aus Pilzen Sonderpreis „Nachwachsende Rohstoffe“ des Bundeslandwirtschaftsministeriums geht an Lennart Hassebrock aus Berlin
Jet Fuel Could Soon Be Made From Carbon Dioxide – Here’s How The sci-concept of turning emissions into jet fuel is already here. How quickly it can power the world's jets is still up in the air
Axalta Launches Industry First Range of ISCC Plus Certified Biobased Powder Coatings Alesta® BioCoreTM provides a sustainable alternative to incumbent products containing fossil fuel-based polyester resins
Fairness in Automobil-Wertschöpfungsketten: Toyota zeigt, wie es geht Toyota unterstützt aktuell seine Zulieferer mit einem Milliardenbetrag, um dort Gehaltserhöhungen zu ermöglichen und so die eigene Lieferkette zu entwickeln und zu schützen
11 June 202410 June 2024 nova-Institute launches new website showcasing the expertise of its five main departments New web design enhances rich content of the science-based consultancy and research institute for an optimal user experience
Amcor’s new European Innovation Center brings brands the latest in material science and packaging design Amcor has opened its European Innovation Center in Belgium. The facility will partner with brands and retailers from across the region to design packaging that delivers better results for consumers and the environment alike
Mit mechanischem Textilrecycling gegen Mode-Müllberge Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt fördert Vorhaben am IKK - Institut für Kunststoff- und Kreislauftechnik der Leibniz Universität Hannover mit rund 160.000 Euro
FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Principles for High-Integrity Voluntary Carbon Markets The US Government is committed to taking ambitious action to drive the investments needed to achieve the nation’s climate goals – cutting greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030 and reaching net zero by 2050
New US guidelines on VCM – comment from the CEO of Puro.earth Following the news that the US Government introduced new guidelines for high-integrity Voluntary Carbon Markets, we will offer a comment from Antti Vihavainen, CEO at Puro.earth
Die Brennnessel-Revolution: Wie eine Naturfaser den Textilmarkt erobert Seit Jahrtausenden werden Brennnesselfasern zur Herstellung von Stoffen und Textilien genutzt. Jetzt könnten sie einen neuen Siegeszug antreten – Dank einiger Initiativen und Forschungsprojekte
World’s first wooden satellite built by Japan researchers The creators expect the wooden material will burn up completely when the device re-enters the atmosphere — potentially providing a way to avoid the generation of metal particles when a retired satellite returns to Earth
Climeworks becomes world’s first direct air capture company certified under the Puro Standard Certification under the Puro Standard involves the auditing of Climeworks’ direct air capture process as well as Carbfix’s CO2 mineralization by an accredited entity
Climeworks erhält erstmals Puro-Standard-Zertifizierung für Direct Air Capture im Orca-Werk Die Zertifizierung nach dem Puro-Standard umfasst die Prüfung des direkten Luftabscheidungsprozesses von Climeworks sowie der CO2-Mineralisierung von Carbfix durch eine akkreditierte Stelle
10 June 20247 June 2024 Navigating Consumer Choices: Factors Shaping Consumer Attitudes Towards Sustainable Products New state-of-the-art report by the 3-CO project examines factors influencing consumer behaviour towards sustainable products
Bioplastic from olive tree pruning residues The project, financed by the Regional Ministry of University, makes it possible to create a new material from olive tree waste with good qualities for food packaging
Strukturwandelprojekt ReCO2NWert für eine moderne Bioökonomie startet im Rheinischen Revier Ministerin Neubaur: Rheinisches Revier wird attraktiv für die Pioniere der Bioökonomie – Projekt hat Strahlkraft für die notwendige Ressourcenwende in NRW und Europa
Game-changer from Northern Finland: A new folding boxboard to lead the charge in renewable packaging innovation Produced with Stora Enso’s innovative FiberLight Tec, a technology that creates exceptionally light and strong board, Performa Nova is designed to be superiorly efficient
TECNO CAMON 30 Series LOEWE Design Edition: Launched with Industry-first Coffee Grounds Back Cover, Merging Carbon Neutral Cause with Modern Style New Design Edition offers modern users a super stylish eco-friendly choice, with waste coffee grounds inventively reused in the construction of the smartphone's back cover
Delignit und Amorim Cork Composites launchen FiberCork zur Steigerung der Nachhaltigkeit von Elektrofahrzeugbatterien FiberCork bietet Lösungen für die thermische Isolierung von Hochspannungsbatterien in Elektrofahrzeugen und eine umfangreiche Reihe von Anwendungen an
New method makes hydrogen from solar power and agricultural waste University of Illinois Chicago experts used a carbon-rich substance called biochar to decrease the amount of electricity needed to convert water to hydrogen
Delignit and Amorim Cork Composites launch FiberCork to boost the sustainability of electric batteries FiberCork is a range of solutions designed for the thermal insulation of high voltage batteries in electric vehicles and offers a wide range of applications
Compostable by design platform The platform gathers stakeholders representing the entire value chain from raw material producers, converters, brand owners to waste management organizations as well as testing and certification bodies
PROSPER project on bio-based plastics coordinated by University of Ghent secures 7.5M€ in CBE funding update The 4-year PROSPER project, standing for "Promoting and Supporting Practices for Eco Recycling," targets the effective sorting and recycling of bio-based plastics to foster a circular economy
7 June 20243 June 2024 Evonik drives sustainable biosurfactant revolution with inauguration of new facility in Slovakia Evonik has been leading the development of industrial-scale biosurfactants with its IP-protected, fermentation-based process for rhamnolipid production
Evonik treibt Übergang zu nachhaltigen Biotensiden mit neuer Anlage in der Slowakei voran Mit dem patentierten, fermentativen Verfahren zur Herstellung von Rhamnolipiden hat Evonik eine Vorreiterrolle in der Entwicklung und Produktion von Biotensiden im industriellen Maßstab übernommen
Polish Company Chespa Partners with Asahi Photoproducts and Esko to Introduce High-Quality Compostable Packaging for Food Products, on Display at drupa Plastic-free biodegradable/compostable packaging printed with specialized Chespa plant-based inks for a high level of sustainability. Print samples available for visitors on Asahi’s drupa stand
Linkage Engineering in Covalent Organic Frameworks for Metal-Free Electrocatalytic C2H4 Production from CO2 Electrocatalytic carbon dioxide reduction reaction (CO2RR) to produce ethylene (C2H4) is conducive to sustainable development of energy and environment
Katalysator aus dem Baukasten Metallfreies kovalentes organisches Gerüst für die Elektrokatalyse von Ethylen aus Kohlendioxid
BPI-certified compostable, touch-free, cutlery & dispenser The Touch-Free Arrow Cutlery Dispenser is the most thorough solution aiming to enhance operational efficiency and promote environmental responsibility within a variety of dining establishments
A fungus converts cellulose directly into a novel platform chemical A new process for the mass production of erythro-isocitric acid from waste could make the substance interesting for industry in the future
Ein Pilz verwandelt Zellulose direkt in neuartige Plattformchemikalie Ein neues Verfahren zur Massenproduktion von erythro-Isozitronensäure aus Abfällen könnte die Substanz zukünftig für die Industrie interessant machen