28 June 202425 June 2024 Impact matters more than content when using non-fossil feedstocks BASF weighs in on mass balance
Recycling Plastics – Protecting Ecosystems The Hansgrohe Group puts a technical world first into operation: an individually developed recycling process for galvanized plastics
Kunststoffe wiederverwerten – Ökosysteme schonen Die Hansgrohe Group nimmt eine technische Weltneuheit in Betrieb: ein individuell entwickeltes Recyclingverfahren für galvanisierte Kunststoffe
A project converts biodegradable plastic waste into green energy The main objective of VALPLAST seeks to implement an alternative to current management of biodegradable plastic packaging waste that is aligned with circular economy principles
OQ Chemicals has received the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) Plus for its production site at Bay City, Texas The ISCC Plus certificate strengthens OQ Chemicals’ capacity to offer customers the OxBalance product line, a sustainable alternative to its fossil-based portfolio with the same quality and performance
OQ Chemicals erhält ISCC Plus-Zertifizierung für seinen Standort in Bay City, Texas ISCC ist ein weltweit anerkanntes System für Massenbilanz-Zertifizierungen, das sich an der Kreislaufwirtschaft und der Renewable Energy Directive (RED) der Europäischen Kommission orientiert
Rare Earths 85% Recyclable Thanks to Bacteria Efficient Recycling Process for Rare Earths Through Bioleaching and Bioaccumulation
Seltene Erden dank Bakterien zu 85% recycelbar Effiziente Recyclinglösung für Lithium-Ionen-Batterien durch Biolaugung
Green leather: Innovative Plant-Based Substitute Developed from Pineapple Leaf Fiber and Natural Rubber Researchers created a strong, plastic-free, eco-friendly leather alternative from pineapple leaf fiber and natural rubber, outperforming other plant-based leathers and even mushroom leather in strength and sustainability
European Bioplastics elects new Board with Mariagiovanna Vetere and Franz Kraus elected as Co-Chairs European Bioplastics (EUBP), the association representing the bioplastics industry in Europe, has elected a new Board during its General Assembly on 4 June
26 June 202420 June 2024 Building e-Fuel Production in Europe by Creating Value from Biocarbon This project has one major goal: maximize the resource efficiency in forestry by producing biocarbon and sustainable e-Fuels in combination with renewable energy
Aufbau der e-Fuel-Produktion in Europa durch Wertschöpfung aus Biokohlenstoff Das Projekt verfolgt ein zentrales Ziel: die Maximierung der Ressourceneffizienz in der Forstwirtschaft durch die Produktion von Biokohlenstoff und nachhaltigen e-Fuels in Kombination mit erneuerbaren Energien
The Renewable Materials Conference 2024 kicks off between talks of carbon, CO₂ and CCU Innovations, visions and strategies from around the world to understand how the policy framework for the chemical sector will change in the coming years
Modern Meadow and Earthletica Announce World’s First Sustainable Collaboration on Bronte Jacket Made with Bio-Alloy™ Shield Technology The Bio-AlloyTM Shield is a breathable and waterproof membrane developed by Modern Meadow - Bronte Campbell will be showcasing the jacket and competing at the 2024 Australian Olympic Swimming Trials
Kooperation für nachhaltige Mode: Technikum Laubholz, TEXOVERSUM und Neo.Fashion Textilfaser WDBSD TX® aus Buchenzellstoff wird vom Technikum eingebracht und die Kooperation mit TEXOVERSUM sowie Neo.Fashion verspricht wegweisende Entwicklungen für eine nachhaltige Modeproduktion
Developing bio-based composites that are fit to fly Introducing bio-derived materials to aircraft production can remove carbon from the atmosphere
BiDebA project supports bio-based adhesives development for composites Five European project partners are to engineer novel bio-based adhesives, derived from renewable resources, to facilitate composites debonding, circularity in transportation markets
PureCycle to Receive Expanded FDA No Objection Letter for PureFive™ Resin Use in Cosmetics, Personal Care, and Food Applications This LNO expands upon a previous no-objection letter to PureCycle from the FDA, confirming that the Agency considers PureFive™ Ultra-Pure Recycled resin to be suitably pure for use in contact with all food types under FDA’s Conditions of Use A through H
EU countries call for more checks on Asian biofuel imports France, Germany and the Netherlands said it was necessary to tighten checks on biofuel production sites "wherever they are located in the world"
25 June 202419 June 2024 Integration of carbon capture in bioproduct mill: Metsä orders process concept study from ANDRITZ First of its kind integration of carbon capture into a bioproduct mill would not only enable the removal of CO2 from the flue gas, but also create a basis for future utilization of this side stream
CO2-Abscheidung für Bioproduktewerk: Metsä beauftragt ANDRITZ mit Prozessstudie Weltweit erste Integration einer CO2-Abscheideanlage in ein Bioproduktewerk würde nicht nur die Abscheidung von CO2 aus dem Rauchgas ermöglichen, sondern auch die Grundlage für eine künftige Nutzung dieses Nebenstroms schaffen
Ambercycle and Hyosung TNC Join Forces to Scale Decarbonized, Circular Polyester Sustainable fiber manufacturer Hyosung TNC is partnering with Ambercycle, an innovator of textile-to-textile circular polyester material, to advance the commercialization of this decarbonized material innovation
Researchers make ‘green’ floor to replace steel One 3D-printed single-piece, recyclable natural-material floor panel has been tested by researchers from ORNL and University of Maine to be strong enough for replacing construction materials like steel
Regierungspläne zu Ersatzbaustoffen schaden Kreislaufwirtschaft und verhindern Ressourcenwende beim Bauen PROGNOS-Studie bestätigt Befürchtungen - REMEX-Geschäftsführer Michael Stoll schlägt Alarm
US brands and retailers delay key plastic packaging targets by five years The US Plastics Pact, which convenes more than 70 large businesses, has delayed key sustainability targets from 2025 to 2030 after initial collective progress fell short of its initial aspirations
BioPowder Launches Application Lab For Bio-Based Coating Formulations This will include a number of bio-based guide formulations featuring an elevated bio-content, a reduced carbon footprint besides technical and mechanical benefits
Insect wings, bodies, and brains in bio-inspired design Researchers are building materials inspired by natural innovations to solve a wide set of problems like antibiotic resistance and unsustainable packaging
Enzymes Instead of Cyanide: Researchers Develop Biocatalytic Process for Nitrile Production The prevalent production process used so far has required a chemical reaction of certain molecules with highly toxic cyanide
Enzyme statt Zyanid: Forschende entwickeln biokatalytisches Verfahren für Nitrilherstellung Das bisher gängige Herstellungsverfahren benötigte eine chemische Reaktion bestimmter Moleküle mit hochgiftigem Zyanid
24 June 202418 June 2024 Innovative plastic film material made from PLA bioplastic A team from the Fraunhofer Institute IAP has now developed a flexible and recyclable plastic film material based on polylactide (PLA) bioplastic and paved the way for its commercialization
Neuartiges Folienmaterial aus dem Biokunststoff PLA Einem Team des Fraunhofer-Instituts IAP ist es gelungen, ein flexibles und recycelbares Folienmaterial auf Basis des Biokunststoffs Polylactid (PLA) zu entwickeln und dessen Kommerzialisierung zu ermöglichen
Danone, DMC, Michelin and Crédit Agricole Centre France join forces to create a cutting-edge biotechnology platform With an investment of over 16 million euro, the Center for Sustainable Materials in Clermont-Ferrand within the Parc Cataroux will become an innovation accelerator, supported by Michelin
Trillium: Demo-Anlage für Bio-Acrylnitril am Ineos-Standort in Texas in Planung Vorgesehen ist die weitere Erprobung und Optimierung des von Trillium entwickelten Verfahrens für die Herstellung von Bio-Acrylnitril
Siemens and BASF collaborate on driving circular economy Fossil feedstock at the beginning of the value chain is replaced by biomethane derived from renewable sources such as agricultural waste
Siemens und BASF arbeiten zusammen an der Förderung der Kreislaufwirtschaft Fossile Rohstoffe am Anfang der Wertschöpfungsketten werden durch Bio-Methan aus nachwachsenden Quellen wie landwirtschaftlichen Abfällen ersetzt
UNCAGED Innovations Secures $2M Pre-seed Funding to Reimagine Leather Across Industries The funding will be used to launch the company's next-generation high-performance vegan leather, a sustainable alternative to traditional animal products that do not compromise on luxury feel or durability
HVO gains in importance in the US US production of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) has noticeably picked up pace over recent years. Today, it accounts for an even larger share than biodiesel
Biomass-based Polycarbonatediol “BENEBiOL” Adopted for the Watch Band of Citizen Watch The use of BENEBiOL™ helps increase the durability of polyurethane from the general level
Nachhaltiges Papier aus Herbstlaub Ukrainischer Wissenschaftler zum Finalisten des Young Inventors Prize 2024 ausgewählt
21 June 202418 June 2024 From old tires to new car parts: Neste, Borealis and Covestro aim at closing the loop for automotive industry The first products based on the collaboration are already available as each party has manufactured the first batch of their respective contribution to the project
Von Altreifen zu neuen Autoteilen: Neste, Borealis und Covestro wollen den Kreislauf für die Automobilindustrie schließen Die ersten Produkte aus der Zusammenarbeit sind bereits verfügbar, da jeder Partner die erste Charge seines jeweiligen Projektbeitrags hergestellt hat
Claros Technologies, Inc. Raises $22 Million to Accelerate PFAS Destruction and Analytical Technologies Company to continue scaling the research, development and market penetration of its bio-based UV-photochemical PFAS destruction technologies
Fine-Tuning Leaf Angle with CRISPR Improves Sugarcane Yield Some researchers from the University of Florida researchers turned to gene editing tools to precisely target the sugarcane genome for improvement
Ausschreibungshilfen für biobasierte Kunststoffe in der nachhaltigen Beschaffung Formulierungen für die Materialanforderung "Biobasierter Kunststoff" in einer Leistungsbeschreibung
Startup aiming to reduce plastic reliance joins Cornell incubator Generally food containers are made from polyethylene (PE) or perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS), and other plastics, to line packaging - but about three years ago, Thomas and Ryan Scheel, the founders of RETRN Bio, imagined a better source: biological components
Papiersack: Recycling trotz Folien und Beschichtungen Das von der Gemeinschaft Papiersackindustrie vor über 30 Jahren in Deutschland eingeführte Rücknahmesystem REPASACK sorgt für jährlich sortenreine Sammlungen, Reinigung und anschließendes Recycling
Bayer CropScience and Novamont experiment with twine and clips to reduce plastic waste in agriculture The items in Mater-Bi met all requirements for strength, resistance and flexibility over the entire crop cycle under the most extreme climatic conditions
Kohlenstoff kann Klimaschutz: Chance für heimische Industrie Start der vom Bundeswirtschaftsministerium geförderten Basisstudie im Strukturwandel-Projekt
20 June 202414 June 2024 An industry-first: BASF is expanding its Biopolymers portfolio by introducing biomass-balanced ecoflex® (PBAT) For the new ecoflex® F Blend C1200 BMB, the fossil raw materials that are usually used in the production process are replaced with renewable feedstock at the beginning of the value chain