6 June 202431 May 2024 Expansion of South Bend Ethanol to establish Verbio’s second biorefinery in the USA Verbio continues to follow its growth strategy in North America. Total investment of EUR 230 million US dollars
Ausbau von South Bend Ethanol zur zweiten Verbio-Bioraffinerie in den USA Verbio setzt Wachstumsstrategie in Nordamerika fort. Gesamtinvestition in Höhe von 230 Millionen Dollar
“Knowledge, responsibility and sustainability: expanding, sharing and contagion” by Cristina Rios de Amorim Through the work of Corticeira Amorim, cork has progressively gained a central place and leading role in design, architecture and sustainability initiatives worldwide
Solar-Powered CO2 Capture and Green Methanol Production Unveiled DAC involves the selective adsorption of CO2 from the air using solid capture media, followed by the regeneration of the sorbent using low-temperature heat sources
Enzymatisches Recycling Das enzymatische Recyclingverfahren von Carbios verwendet ein Enzym, das das PET (Polyethylenterephthalat) in verschiedenen Kunststoffen oder Textilien gezielt polymerisiert
Resonac Corporation, Neste and Marubeni Corporation to cooperate on renewable chemicals in Japan Collaboration for production of olefins and derivatives with coordinated logistics from Marubeni
Recycling carbon dioxide into household chemicals Argonne National Laboratory researchers report about a new catalyst which transforms carbon dioxide from industrial emissions into commonly used chemicals
Recycling von Kohlendioxid zu Haushaltschemikalien Neuer Katalysator verwandelt Kohlendioxid aus Industrieemissionen in gängige Chemikalien
5 June 202429 May 2024 CUPRA Born VZ driving sustainability with Bcomp’s natural fibre materials CUPRA announces the use of Bcomp’s innovative natural fibre composite solutions for the new CUP Bucket seats in the CUPRA Born VZ electric vehicles
Auf dem Weg zur Kunststoff-Wertschöpfungskette: OMV, HolyGrail 2.0, Eastman Kommentar von Victoire Carous, Senior Investment Manager & Co-Lead, von Lombard Odier Investment Managers - Plastic Circularity
Urban biorefinery The European URBIOFIN and HOOP projects try to produce more circularity in waste processing
LEAG relies on AFRY for another large-scale Power-to-X project in Germany Lausitz Energie Kraftwerke AG (LEAG) is developing a second Power-to-X (PtX) plant to be built on the decommissioned area of the coal power site in Boxberg, Saxony - AFRY is supporting LEAG from concept optimisation to permit applications, and tendering processes
LEAG setzt bei weiterem Power-to-X-Großprojekt auf AFRY Das Energieunternehmen LEAG entwickelt im Rahmen seines Projektes GigawattFactory eine zweite Power-to-X-Anlage (PtX) auf dem Kraftwerksgelände des Braunkohlekraftwerks Boxberg (Sachsen) - AFRY Switzerland Ltd und AFRY Deutschland GmbH unterstützen die LEAG bei der Konzeptoptimierung, der Genehmigung und Ausschreibung, Angebotseinholung und -bewertung sowie bei Vertragsverhandlungen
Controlling water, transforming greenhouse gases Scientists looking to convert carbon dioxide into clean fuels and useful chemicals often make hydrogen gas and carbonates as unwanted byproducts. A new paper from the UChicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering has found a cleaner path
$5 million invested to strengthen the wood products economy across Montana The new investments to support the wood products economy and healthy forests and are made possible by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Inflation Reduction Act, and annual appropriations
How to Make Ubiquitous Plastics Biodegradable Understanding the function of a specific bacterial enzyme has paved the way for the biotechnological degradation of styrene
Allgegenwärtige Kunststoffe biologisch abbaubar machen Mit der Aufklärung der Funktion eines bestimmten Bakterien-Enzyms ist der Weg zum biotechnologischen Abbau von Styrol geebnet
4 June 20244 June 2024 Safety and Sustainability of Novel Bio-Based Materials – Assessments and Used Methodology Next episode of the PERFFECOAT webinar series
Costly gas separation may not be needed to recycle CO2 from air and industrial plants New study from University of Michigan researchers offers a pathway for fossil fuel-burning operations to capture emissions
PaperWise ist ein zertifiziertes B Corp™: Nachhaltigkeit transparent und messbar Das Unternehmen stellt Papier aus landwirtschaftlichen Abfällen her, die sonst verbrannt würden und schließt sich der Gemeinschaft von mehr als 8.500 B Corp™-zertifizierten Unternehmen auf der ganzen Welt an
Danish industrial biotechnology startup Cellugy raises €4,9M to replace petrochemicals in personal care products The company will scale up production of its EcoFLEXY dry cellulose product to industrial volumes
31 new projects to receive €215 million in CBE JU funding CBE JU to advance competitive circular bio-based industries in Europe, as well as develop new circular and sustainable products and solutions for the market
Umweltpolitische Fehlsteuerung zu Gunsten der Papierverbunde – Recyclingfähigkeit muss Vorrang haben Monetäre Lenkungsmaßnahmen in der GVM-Studie: Plastiksteuer wäre ein grober Fehler und würde zu einer umweltpolitischen Fehlsteuerung zu Gunsten schwer recycelbarer Papierverbunde führen
Innovative Hydrosome Labs Technology Poised to Usher in New Era of Precision Fermentation The bottom-line benefits to industry include faster fermentations, higher yields, lower energy and nutrient inputs, lower labor costs, higher efficiencies, no added chemicals, and no regulatory impact
Plants instead of petroleum – making new bio-based material solutions tangible on a pilot scale In the INN PRESSME project, the Fraunhofer Institute for Silicate Research ISC took on the challenging task of preparing the products made from plant-based raw materials with special bio-based functional coatings for their respective requirements in use
Auf Pflanzenbasis statt mit Erdöl – neue biobasierte Materiallösungen im Pilotmaßstab greifbar machen Das Fraunhofer-ISC will im Projekt INN PRESSME die aus pflanzenbasierten Rohstoffen gefertigten Produkte mit speziellen biobasierten Beschichtungen für ihre jeweiligen Anforderungen im Gebrauch geeignet machen
3 June 20243 June 2024 Only one week left: 12 Good reasons to attend the Renewable Materials Conference (RMC) 11-13 June, Siegburg/Cologne (Germany) and online
nova’s experts (re)introduced: Dipl.-Ec. Dušica Banduka Project Manager Dissemination, Communication and Press
Monthly news from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), May 2024 Let's take a look at what happened in May 2024 at RCI
BASF expands its biomass balance portfolio for selected chemical intermediates The company will include BMBCertTM 1,4-butanediol (BDO), tetrahydrofuran (THF), polytetrahydrofuran (PolyTHF®) and 3-(dimethylamino)propylamine (DMAPA)
BASF erweitert Biomassebilanz-Portfolio für ausgewählte chemische Zwischenprodukte Der Konzern erweitert ihr Angebot an biomassebilanzierten Produkten um BMBCertTM 1,4-Butandiol (BDO), Tetrahydrofuran (THF), Polytetrahydrofuran (PolyTHF®) und 3-(Dimethylamino)propylamin (DMAPA)
thyssenkrupp Uhde and Johnson Matthey join forces to offer an integrated solution for blue ammonia technology In the drive to reduce CO2 emissions, the role of ammonia has expanded from a vital ingredient used to produce fertilizer for the agricultural sector, to a decarbonized carrier and supplier of hydrogen energy that’s easier to store and transport than pure hydrogen
thyssenkrupp Uhde und Johnson Matthey kooperieren und bieten eine integrierte Lösung zur blauen Ammoniaktechnologie an Um die CO2-Emissionen zu reduzieren, hat sich der Ammoniak weiterentwickelt: Von einem unverzichtbaren Bestandteil zur Herstellung von Düngemitteln für die Landwirtschaft hin zu einem dekarbonisierten Energie- und Wasserstoffträger, der einfacher zu speichern und zu transportieren ist als reiner Wasserstoff
Where next for South Africa’s bioeconomy? Eleven years on from the release of its national Bioeconomy Strategy, how has South Africa progressed in building biobased capacity?
Fresh Del Monte announces partnership to produce biofertilizers from fruit residues, launching innovative plant in Kenya Partnering with Vellsam Materias Bioactivas, the new plant marks an initial step in biofertilizer production
Urban biorefineries in the EU: from blueprint to implementation The system can help both public authorities and private entities involved in waste management anticipate future sustainability laws that reward or mandate circularity
31 May 202429 May 2024 New Market Analysis: Bio-based and Biodegradable Plastics Industries in China Policy framework, market trends, technologies and outlook for PLA, PA, PHA and PBAT
Neue Marktanalyse: Bio-basierte und biologisch abbaubare Kunststoffe in China Politische Rahmenbedingungen, Markttrends, Technologien und Aussichten für PLA, PA, PHA und PBAT
Consortium develops evolutionary concept for recycling of end-of-life polyurethane mattress foams Ecomaison, Covestro, Secondly and Federal Eco Foam launch research project
Konsortium entwickelt evolutionäres Konzept für das Recycling von gebrauchten Polyurethan-Matratzenschäumen Ecomaison, Covestro, Secondly und Federal Eco Foam starten Forschungsprojekt
Reusable Sulapac® cups introduced in selected Burger King restaurants in Finland Restel, a Finnish restaurant and catering company, accelerates on its journey to cut down waste and emissions; kicks off a pilot with reusable cups made of biobased and recyclable Sulapac® material in selected restaurants, including two Burger King outlets
Trial carbon capture unit begins operating on blast furnace at ArcelorMittal Gent, Belgium In October 2022, the four parties announced their collaboration on a multi-year trial of MHI’s carbon capture technology at multiple carbon dioxide emission points
Hitachi und ASCO liefern gemeinsam CO2-Verflüssigungsanlage für innovatives Schweizer Energieprojekt Zusammen mit einer Schweizer Energiegesellschaft hat eine Partnerkollaboration eine hochmoderne Anlage zur Rückgewinnung und Verflüssigung von erneuerbarem Kohlendioxid in einer bestehenden Biogasanlage entwickelt
Hitachi & ASCO to supply CO2 liquefaction plant for innovative Swiss energy project Together with a Swiss energy company the collaboration partners developed a state-of-the-art installation for the separation and liquefaction of renewable carbon dioxide at an existing biogas plant
RMIT and council trial world-first coffee concrete footpath Freshly brewed coffee concrete may be coming to a street near you after RMIT University teamed up with Macedon Ranges Shire Council to conduct a world-first coffee concrete footpath trial
DNFI World Natural Fibre Update May 2024 Free Download of the 9 page report including 6 graphs: “DNFI World Natural Fibre Update May 2024” on the website
A bionanomachine for green chemistry The scientists feel certain that the enzyme will prove extremely useful in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries
Eine Bionanomaschine für grüne Chemie Das neu charakterisierte Enzym soll ein neues wichtiges Werkzeug für die Kreislaufwirtschaft und die grüne Chemie werden
29 May 202417 December 2024 Introduction of the new “OK renewable carbon” certificate: Award ceremony for the first products TÜV AUSTRIA, the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI) and the nova-Institute introduce the new certificate at the Renewable Materials Conference in Siegburg