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7 May 20246 May 2024

Bakterien für klimaneutrale Chemikalien der Zukunft

Das Team um Prof. Dr. Julia Vorholt sucht nach Möglichkeiten, wie sich die Abhängigkeit der chemischen Industrie von fossilen Brennstoffen verringern liesse

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6 May 202417 December 2024

Breaking news – Milestone for the Transition to Sustainable Carbon in the European Chemical Industry

The Dutch minister for the environment Vivianne Heijnen presented “A Call for a European Sustainable Carbon Policy Package”

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Webinar: Formulation and Testing – Reality Check for New (Greener) Ingredients

Third part of the PERFECOAT webinar series on bio-based paint and coating ingredients for young researchers

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Bio-based insulation textiles instead of synthetic insulation materials are set to revolutionise the construction world

The Aachen-based start-up SA-Dynamics has developed a solution for this dream of many building owners together with industrial partners

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Biobasierte Isolationstextilien statt synthetischer Dämmstoffe wollen die Bauwelt revolutionieren

Eine Lösung für diesen Traum vieler Bauherren hat das Aachener Start-up SA-Dynamics mit Industriepartnern entwickelt

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New Approach Could Make Reusing Captured Carbon Far Cheaper, Less Energy-Intensive

A team led by Marta Hatzell designed a new electrochemical reactor to seamlessly integrate into direct air capture systems and turn CO2 into useful raw materials

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New research confirms plastic production is directly linked to plastic pollution

Study finds that more than half of global branded plastic pollution can be tracked to just 56 Companies

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56 Großkonzerne sind für die Hälfte des weltweiten Plastikmülls verantwortlich

Ein Großteil des weltweiten Plastikmülls geht auf wenige Konzerne zurück, zeigt eine neue Studie. Der mit Abstand größte Umweltsünder: Coca-Cola

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LanzaJet Announces Investment from Microsoft’s Climate Innovation Fund, Supporting Continued Company Growth

Microsoft’s Latest Investment Supports Scaling and Global Deployment of LanzaJet’s Technology for the Production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel and Renewable Diesel

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ALDI moves to 100% recycled plastic on soft drink and water bottles in UK supermarket FIRST

Switching to 100% recycled content is expected to save around 10,000 tonnes of virgin plastic annually, and forms part of the supermarket’s target to include 50% recycled content into its plastic packaging

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Biotechnologen wollen mit CO2-verbrauchendem Bakterium Stoffe auf Erdöl-Basis ersetzen

Die Kuh als Klimaretter?

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New EU packaging rules are almost here. For the pulp and paper industry, legal certainty is a good thing

The pulp and paper industry now urges EU Member States to endorse the agreement in the Council when they cast their vote on the file in autumn

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3 May 20244 October 2024

Monthly news from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), April 2024

Let's take a look at what happened in April 2024 at RCI

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Earth Day 2024: Angel Yeast Continues to Tackle Plastic Pollution Challenges With Bio-based Material Solutions

EA Earth Action has published an annual report which stated that by 2024, each person on the planet would produce 28 kilos of plastic waste

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Ökodesign: Nachhaltige Produkte sollen zur Norm werden

Neue "Ökodesign"-Maßnahmen sollen dafür sorgen, dass in der EU verkaufte Produkte langlebiger sind und sich leichter reparieren, nachrüsten und wiederverwerten lassen

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Woodio invests in a new factory in Lahti Finland

Finnish start-up Woodio, known for its ecological bathroom furniture, is investing in a new factory in Lahti Finland – The investment is worth 7 million euros

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INERATEC sichert sich modernste Katalysatoren von Sasol zur Herstellung nachhaltiger e-Fuels

Die Fischer-Tropsch (FT)-Experten von Sasol Chemicals liefern dem Start-up Ineratec ihren neuesten FT-Katalysator

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INERATEC secures state-of-the-art catalysts from Sasol for the production of sustainable e-fuels

Fischer-Tropsch (FT) experts Sasol Chemicals have pledged to provide start-up Ineratec with some of their latest FT catalyst

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Agrarprodukt in der Architektur: Ist Reis der Zement der Zukunft?

Unternehmen Ricehouse: Anders als bei den meisten Getreidesorten gibt es für den Reisabfall keine Verwendung, obwohl er dank einer Siliziumkomponente nicht fault und die Temperatur bestens erhält

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New EU rules to reduce, reuse and recycle packaging

The regulation aims to tackle constantly growing waste, harmonise internal market rules and boost the circular economy

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Neue EU-Vorschriften: weniger Verpackungen, mehr Wiederverwendung und Recycling

Das EU-Parlament hat mit großer Mehrheit die EU-Verpackungsverordnung (PPWR) angenommen, die unter anderem verbindliche Rezyklatquoten für Verpackungen vorsieht

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2 May 202430 April 2024

Call for Bio-based Building Blocks and Polymer Market Experts

The nova-Institute is looking for market experts to join its Biopolymer Expert Group

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TAKE-OFF – Invitation Open Doors Day

One-day event will focus on the takeaways from the project on environmental assessments (e.g. LCA), as well as the future scenarios of Sustainable Aviation Fuels

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How Earth Day Went Global, and How We Can Use it To Save Our Earth

Earth Day 2024 highlights need for plastic solutions

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Revolution im Supermarkt-Bau: Startschuss für ersten recyclebaren Supermarkt Deutschlands

EDEKA Minden-Hannover setzt auf eine nachhaltige und innovative Bauweise durch das TRIQBRIQ-Holzbausystem, wo in erster Linie Materialien und Komponenten zum Einsatz kommen, die wiederverwendet beziehungsweise recycelt werden können

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Bio-based colours that turn the fashion industry green

Why impact tech investor Unconventional Ventures invested in Octarine Bio

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Making furniture with paper machines – VTT and ISKU have created a novel biocomposite chair from cellulose

The chair, designed by ISKU, has a sleek and modern appearance that highlights the natural texture and colour of the biocomposite material

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Die Chemie wird elektrisch – und nutzt Abfälle als Rohstoff

Fossile Energieträger durch klimaneutral erzeugten Strom zu ersetzen, ist inzwischen das Gebot der Stunde - vor allem bei der Herstellung von Basischemikalien wie Ethen lohnt der Blick auf die Prozessalternativen

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USask researchers develop eggshell ‘bioplastic’ pellet as sustainable alternative to plastic

USask-designed pellet is a “closed loop” system that absorbs key agricultural nutrient

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Japan’s Spiber Raises $65M to Scale Up Production of Eco Materials Made from Fermented ‘Brewed Protein’

Japanese eco materials startup Spiber has secured ¥10B ($65M) in funding to accelerate mass production of its fermentation-derived Brewed Protein for use in the fashion, automotive and personal care industries

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Neste schließt ersten Testlauf mit Pyrolyseöl aus Altreifen erfolgreich ab

Momentan landet ein großer Teil der Reifen am Ende ihrer Lebensdauer in Deponien oder in der Verbrennung

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Neste successfully concludes its first processing run with pyrolysis oil from discarded tires

Currently, car and truck tires mostly end up in landfills or incineration after they have been discarded

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30 April 202424 April 2024

Groundbreaking ceremony for the CO2-neutral cement plant: Holcim Germany is building a climate-friendly future

Robert Habeck and Daniel Günther break ground for Holcim Germany's climate-neutral cement plant

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Spatenstich für das CO2-neutrale Zementwerk: Holcim Deutschland baut die klimafreundliche Zukunft

Robert Habeck und Daniel Günther setzen Spatenstich für das klimaneutrale Zementwerk von Holcim Deutschland

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GAIA Biomaterials receives US compostability certificate for limestone based bioplastic

The current BPI Certification mark covers Biodolomer, which is used for a variety of film-based applications

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AmphiStar secures €6 million to launch eco-friendly and cost-effective biosurfactants derived from waste

The company is laying the groundwork for future expansion with plans for the construction of a 1.000 tonnes (100% active) per annum launch plant

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Mehr Nachhaltigkeit in Alltagsprodukten

AmphiStar sichert sich 6 Mio. EUR für die Einführung umweltfreundlicher und kostengünstiger Biotenside aus Abfällen

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Rethinking plastics – the new alter­native for current plastic materials is born from CO2

Tony Rehn, Programme Director of Fortum's innov­ative Carbon2x programme discusses the possi­bil­ities and challenges of future plastic production

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Converting used wool fibres to artificial silk

Several reseachers have spun a first set of filaments from dissolved wool

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Technip Energies and Anellotech to Jointly Develop Sustainable Plastics Recycling

The companies will bring their combined process technology expertise and know-how to complete comprehensive performance trials at Anellotech’s demonstration plant in Silsbee, Texas

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ALDI scrubs out plastic with new tootbrush packaging

The plastic and card packaging were replaced with a cardboard alternative, making it easier for customers to recycle at home without the need for separation

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Evonik strengthens its biosolutions offering with new Botanicals & Natural Actives business segment

The Botanicals & Natural Actives segment draws on expertise built up through legacy products together with a series of recent acquisitions

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Blooming business: the circular flower waste bioeconomy

Across the world, startups are tapping into large sources of unwanted petals – from Hindu templates to florist shops – and putting them to work in making a huge range of biobased chemicals

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29 April 202424 April 2024

Henkel Adhesives Technologies drives end-to-end transparency on sustainability across its product portfolio

Novel digital solution enables quick and comprehensive reporting of Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) and has been certified by TÜV Rheinland

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Henkel Adhesives Technologies treibt lückenlose Nachhaltigkeits­transparenz in seinem Produkt­portfolio voran

Neuartige digitale Lösung ermöglicht schnelles und umfassendes Reporting des Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) und wurde vom TÜV Rheinland zertifiziert

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Should plastics be recycled?

Plastics are a well-established problem with respect to sustainability

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Solar panel installation advances Luminy® PLA production sustainability

The TotalEnergies Corbion plant in Rayong has a capacity of 1,251 kWp, is situated within the Asia Industrial Estate and the solar panels are resulting in avoiding emissions of 823 tons of CO2 per year

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Die Installation von Solarmodulen verbessert die Nachhaltigkeit der Luminy® PLA-Produktion

Das TotalEnergies Corbion-Werk in Rayong hat eine Kapazität von 1.251 kWp, befindet sich im Asia Industrial Estate und vermeidet durch die Solarmodule 823 Tonnen CO2-Emissionen pro Jahr

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NOOSA™ and NOLT create the R-SOCK, the first circular sport 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

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The circular journey of wood fibers: from forest to packaging – and beyond

Stora Enso: A practical guide to a renewable fiber-based packaging future