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19 July 202415 July 2024

PLA toxicity meta-study key findings 

New meta-study considered neat PLA only, and the and impact of PLA microplastics in the open environment

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Hydrolyse baut Polymilchsäure vollständig ab

Eine Metastudie zeigt, dass Polymilchsäure in Gegenwart von Feuchtigkeit vollständig abbaut. Es bleibt kein persistentes Mikroplastik in der Umwelt

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PureCycle, MiniFIBERS, Beverly Knits Complete Successful Trial with PCR Resin

Collaboration developed several high-quality initial product samples from recycled polypropylene with no compromise in quality

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Savor Successfully Develops Dairy & Plant-Free Butter From CO2 and Hydrogen

Supported by by influential figures like Bill Gates the startup in San Jose from 2022 to offer an innovative solution to industrial fats

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Fett aus der Luft: US-Startup macht „Butter“ aus CO2 und Wasser

Und das ist nur der Anfang des Bill Gates-gestützten Unternehmens Savor: Fetthaltige Nahrungsmittel wie Milch, Eiscreme, Käse, Fleisch und Öle sollen folgen

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Breakthrough in Textile Recycling: Separating Nylon from Cotton

Research team from the University of Delaware, Newark, develop process to recycle textile mixed waste

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Siemens and Boson Energy enter agreement to accelerate the green energy transition through waste-to-hydrogen (to-X) technology

Boson Energy and Siemens AG have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to facilitate collaboration on technology that converts non-recyclable waste into clean energy

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Siemens und Boson Energy treffen Vereinbarung zur Beschleunigung der Energiewende durch Waste-to-Hydrogen (to-X)-Technologie

Boson Energy und die Siemens AG haben eine Absichtserklärung unterzeichnet, um die Zusammenarbeit im Bereich Technologie, die nicht wiederverwertbare Abfälle in saubere Energie umwandelt, zu erleichtern

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18 July 202415 July 2024

Recyclables from wood waste for energy storage and environmental technology

Research team takes lignin waste from the timber industry to develop materials that can be used to build and recycle sustainable batteries

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Wertstoffe aus Holz-Abfällen für Energiespeicher und Umwelttechnik

Forschungsteam entwickelt aus Lignin-Abfällen der Holzwirtschaft Materialien, mit denen sich nachhaltige Batterien bauen und recyceln lassen

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Green hydrogen

The lack of clarity about certification and regulation and the lack of infrastructure available to deliver hydrogen to end users would be essential in the realization of the Net Zero Emissions scenario

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Norner, Plast Nordic and Dr. Sarkissova establish collaboration in chemical recycling of PET

For plastic packaging and polyester textiles, the collaboration partners can now chemically recycle the materials back into their original chemicals, achieving 100% circularity without compromising quality

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Plast Nordic: Pläne für das chemische Recycling von PET in Skandinavien

Zusammen mit Norner und Dr. Marianna Sarkissova will das Unternehmen bis 2028 eine neue Anlage errichten

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Why carbon capture and storage is not the solution

Carbon capture and storage has been hailed as a potential way to reduce emissions, but it is more likely to increase them by boosting oil and gas extraction. The cheaper and more effective solution is to move to cleaner forms of energy

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UPM and Nokian Tyres partner to revolutionize the tire industry by introducing the first concept tire with UPM BioMotion Renewable Functional Fillers

The partnership will launch UPM’s CO₂-negative Renewable Functional Fillers into a new market segment and highlights the possibilities to use a lighter weight, 100% renewable alternative to traditional CO₂-intensive fillers

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UPM und Nokian Tyres revolutionieren die Reifenindustrie mit der Einführung des ersten Konzeptreifens mit UPM BioMotion™ erneuerbaren funktionalen Füllstoffen

Die Partnerschaft wird die Möglichkeiten zur Verwendung einer leichteren, zu 100% erneuerbaren Alternative zu herkömmlichen CO₂-intensiven Füllstoffen aufzeigen

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17 July 202416 July 2024

New Report: Alternative Naphtha – Technologies and Market, Status and Outlook

For the defossilisation of the chemical industry it is crucial to replace fossil-based naphtha by alternative naphtha in refineries and crackers

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Neuer Report: Alternatives Naphtha – Technologien und Markt, Status und Ausblick

Für die Defossilisierung der chemischen Industrie ist es von entscheidender Bedeutung, in Raffinerien und Crackern fossiles Naphtha durch alternatives Naphtha zu ersetzen

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ESG Clean Energy’s Patented Technology More than Doubles CO2- Capture Rate

ESG Clean Energy's Patented Technology More Than Doubles CO2 Capture Rate

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CARBIOS und die ZHINK Gruppe nehmen erste offizielle Gespräche über eine langfristige Partnerschaft zum Aufbau von PET-Biorecycling-Industriekapazitäten in China und eine Lizenzvereinbarung über 50.000 Tonnen/Jahr auf

Neue Biorecycling-Anlage mit einer jährlichen Kapazität von mindestens 50.000 Tonnen aufbereiteter PET-Abfälle in China

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AFYREN’s fermentation lab reaches 2-million-hour mark as it identifies new raw materials to fuel industrial expansion

The company confirms its innovative approach and identifies the biomass families that will underpin its industrial expansion

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Helian Polymers: First PHA online shop

Helian Polymers (Belfeld, the Netherlands) has launched the first online store for PHAs, a sustainable alternative to traditional petroleum-based plastics, in beta

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Abbaubares Bioplastik aus Lebensmittelmüll

Virginia-Tech-Forscher wollen Verschmutzung an Land und in den Meeren weltweit verringern

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Tailorlux & Germany’s TURNS pioneer traceability for recycled cotton

Both companies to set a new benchmark by launching a groundbreaking collaboration aimed at advancing traceability and transparency for recycled cotton products

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EU and CBE JU funded project HICCUPS: Website relaunched and leaflet with infographic produced

HICCUPS - Highly Innovative technology demonstration for bio-based CO2 Capture and Utilization for production of bulk plastics applications

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Algae offer real potential as a renewable electricity source, new Concordia research shows

Internet of Things devices are among what could be powered using photosynthesis

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16 July 202412 July 2024

nova Session on Mastering CSRD Compliance: Strategies for Effective Sustainability Reporting

September 26, 2024, 13:00-16:00 (CET)

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World-first trial of new technology to recycle CO2 emissions from steel production begins at ArcelorMittal Gent, Belgium

Together with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and D-CRBN, ArcelorMittal is going to trial a new technology to convert carbon dioxide into carbon monoxide which can be used in steel and chemical production

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Rückverwandlung von CO2 in CO zur klimaschonenden Stahlproduktion

ArcelorMittal, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) und das Umwelt-Unternehmen D-CRBN wollen den Bedarf an grünem Wasserstoff zur „grünen“ Stahlproduktion kostengünstig begrenzen

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Q-GEO® by FULGAR

A unique yarn that combines its bio-based origin with exceptional comfort and durability

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German government supports SAF production in INERATEC’s e-Fuel plant in Frankfurt through Kopernikus P2X

During the three-year funding period, the production of e-Kerosene will be intensively investigated to create a sustainable alternative to fossil kerosene

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Bund fördert Herstellung von SAF in INERATECs e-Fuel Pionieranlage in Frankfurt über Kopernikus P2X

Im dreijährigen Förderzeitraum wird die Produktion von e-Kerosin intensiv untersucht, um eine nachhaltige Alternative zu fossilem Kerosin zu schaffen

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Superlab Suisse opens state-of-the-art facility in Basel, fostering new spaces for scientific breakthroughs

For life sciences and biotech companies, access to affordable dedicated lab spaces is hard to come by. Labs are prohibitively expensive to build and operate, posing significant financial barriers to innovation and research

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Uncaged Innovations raises $5.6 Million to advance grain-free leather alternative

The company has developed a process that integrates structural proteins derived from grains into fibrous networks, creating a new material that replicates the feel and functionality of conventional leather

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UNCAGED Innovations erhält 5,6 Mio. Dollar für nachhaltiges Leder aus Getreide

Unternehmen kombiniert Strukturproteine aus Getreide mit weiteren biobasierten Elementen, um Fasernetzwerke zu erzeugen, die das tierische Kollagen in traditionellem Leder ersetzen

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15 July 202416 July 2024

Advanced Recycling Technologies: Facts, Capacities, and Future Growth

Advanced recycling reaches way beyond chemical recycling and encompasses a diverse array of processes designed to transform waste into high-quality recycled materials and chemicals

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BASF and ENGIE signed a long term Biomethane Purchase Agreement in Europe

BASF and ENGIE signed a 7-year Biomethane Purchase Agreement (BPA). Under the BPA, ENGIE will supply BASF with 2.7 to 3.0 terawatt hours of biomethane throughout the term of the agreement

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BASF und ENGIE haben einen langfristigen Biomethan-Abnahmevertrag in Europa unterzeichnet

BASF und ENGIE haben einen 7-jährigen Biomethan-Abnahmevertrag unterzeichnet. Im Rahmen des BPA wird ENGIE BASF während der Vertragslaufzeit mit 2,7 bis 3,0 Terawattstunden Biomethan beliefern

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Debut Expands Partnership with L’Oréal to Develop and Scale Biotech Ingredients Crucial for Sustainable Beauty

The long-term agreement will accelerate the shift to using bio-identical ingredients across numerous L'Oréal product formulations and brands

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The IntegrityNext Carbon Emissions Navigator – The Smart Path to Decarbonization

The new Carbon Emissions Navigator streamlines data collection, monitoring and reporting in a single platform for more efficient regulatory compliance and rapid decarbonization

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Neue Software ermöglicht, CO2-Emissionen effizient zu überwachen

IntegrityNext, ein Anbieter von Cloud-Lösungen für das Management von Nachhaltigkeit in der Lieferkette, hat den Carbon Emissions Navigator eingeführt, um CO2-Emissionen zu sammeln und zu analysieren

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Why MOF Players Are Becoming Carbon Capture Companies

With commercial systems expected to enter the market before the turn of the decade, IDTechEx's report predicts a 33-fold growth in the demand for MOFs in carbon capture between 2027 and 2034

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From waste to value: The right electrolytes can enhance glycerol oxidation

A team led by Dr Marco Favaro at the Institute for Solar Fuels has now unveiled the influence of electrolyte composition on the efficiency and stability of the glycerol oxidation

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Wertstoffe aus Abfall: Auf die richtigen Elektrolyte kommt es an

Ein Team unter der Leitung von Dr. Marco Favaro am Institut für Solare Brennstoffe hat nun den Einfluss der Elektrolytzusammensetzung auf die Effizienz und Stabilität der Glycerin-Oxidation systematisch analysiert

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12 July 202411 July 2024

What’s New in the World of Cellulose Fibre and Biosynthetics?

Latest developments in the sustainable textile industry will be introduced and discussed at the “Cellulose Fibres Conference 2025 – New with Biosynthetics” in Cologne, Germany and online, on 12-13 March 2025. Abstract submission is now open

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Was gibt‘s Neues in der Welt der Cellulosefaser und Biosynthetics? 

Die „Cellulose Fibres Conference 2025 – New with Biosynthetics” vom 12.-13. März 2025 in Köln präsentiert neueste Entwicklungen und Trends für die nachhaltige Textilindustrie. Abstracts können ab sofort eingereicht werden

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World’s first supply chain established for more sustainable polyester fiber based on CO2-derived material as well as renewable and bio-based materials

For North Face in Japan, renewable and bio-based materials as well as carbon capture and utilization (CCU*) instead of fossil-based will be used. The consortium parties are Goldwin in the role of project owner, Mitsubishi Corporation, Chiyoda Corporation (all three from Japan), SK geo centric (Südkorea), Indorama Ventures (Thailand), India Glycols (Indien) and Neste

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Erstmals Lieferkette für nachhaltigere Polyesterfasern etabliert, hergestellt aus CO2-basiertem Material und erneuerbaren sowie biobasierten Rohstoffen

Für North Face in Japan sollen erneuerbare und biobasierte Materialien sowie CO2 eingesetzt werden. An dem Projekt beteiligt sind Goldwin als Projektträger, Mitsubishi Corporation, Chiyoda Corporation (alle drei aus Japan), SK geo centric (Südkorea), Indorama Ventures (Thailand), India Glycols (Indien) und Neste

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Carbonaxion Bioénergies Inc. is awarded the combined financial support of nearly $350,000 from the provincial and federal governments to study an innovative clean energy project in Portneuf, Quebec, one of the first of its kind in Canada

The 3G RNG will be obtained by combining biogenic CO2 from a landfill site with green hydrogen (H2), using innovative biocatalytic methanation technology developed by the German firm Electrochaea GmbH

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Lego zieht bei Lieferanten die CO2-Daumenschrauben an

Lego fordert von seinen Lieferanten, die CO2-Emissionen zu senken und Netto-Null-Ziele anzustreben. Dabei werden nun konkrete Ziele für 2026 definiert