13 February 20244 February 2024 Aston University scientists to tackle challenges of converting rice straw into the next generation of biofuels Plant dry matter such as rice straw is seen as a better alternative to current crops because it doesn’t affect food security
Advanced materials for solar fuel technology: when sunlight becomes fuel Producing sustainable fuels from solar energy is an ambitious project and presents major challenges to people and material. In the MAfoS project, researchers at the Fraunhofer Center for High Temperature Materials and Design HTL are developing materials for the first industrial solar-to-fuel demonstration plant
Fortschrittliches Material für die Solarkraftstofftechnologie: Wenn aus Sonnenlicht Treibstoff wird Nachhaltige Kraftstoffe aus Sonnenenergie zu gewinnen, ist ein ambitioniertes Vorhaben und stellt Mensch und Material vor große Herausforderungen. Im Projekt MAfoS entwickeln Forschende des Fraunhofer-Zentrums für Hochtemperatur-Leichtbau HTL Werkstoffe für die erste industrielle Solar-to-Fuel-Demonstrationsanlage
12 February 20243 February 2024 Breakthrough for an Alternative to Crude Oil & Palm Oil: COLIPI Receives €1.8 Million Seed Funding for Further Development of CO2-Neutral Climate OilTM Start up is going to enter the market with its Climate Oil and scale precision fermentation processes to 10 cubic meters the pilot scale
Durchbruch für Alternative zu Erdöl & Palmöl: COLIPI erhält 1,8 Mio. € Seed-Finanzierung zur Weiterentwicklung des CO2-neutralen Climate OilTM Start-up möchte die innovative Technologie endlich am Markt testen und in den Pilotmaßstab skalieren
Semi-Crystalline PHA (scPHA) added to FDA’s inventory of Food Contact Substances Second CJ Biomaterials biopolymer added to inventory, joining amorphous PHA
Products made from oxo-degradable plastic: the General Court endorses the prohibition on the placing on the market The European legislature did not make a manifest error when it adopted a prohibition in line with the objective of protecting the environment and human health
GreenPor – aus natürlichen Ressourcen AirPor®-Dämmplatte aus nachwachsenden Rohstoffen spart fossile Energieträger ein und senkt den CO2-Verbrauch
France made composting compulsory. What does it mean for the bioeconomy? France already has had the third highest rates of circular material usage in the EU after the Netherlands and Belgium in first and second place
9 February 20242 February 2024 Drax to launch new business focused on becoming the global leader in large-scale carbon removals New research published today by Foresight Transitions highlights the critical and cost-effective role that BECCS will play in aiding the United States in the delivery of its ambitious decarbonisation
Biologisch abbaubarer Schaumstoff aus Altkartons Chinesische Forscher entwickeln Polsterschaum mit hervorragenden Dämpfungseigenschaften
“All Set for Carbon Capture in Rakkestad” KANFA is awarded the first full-scale carbon capture plant for a Waste-to-Energy facility
Lifetime of ‘biodegradable’ straws in the ocean is 8-20 months, study finds A team of researchers from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and others conducted experiments using real seawater to investigate the environmental lifetimes of different straws
Lösung für die Maker-Szene: Biokunststoff aus 3D-Druck wiederverwendbar Gute Nachrichten für Fans des 3D-Drucks: Abfälle aus Polymilchsäure (PLA) lassen sich in kürzester Zeit enzymatisch depolymerisieren und ohne Qualitätsverlust erneut einsetzen
King’s scientists discover enzyme used in laundry detergent can recycle single-use plastics New method of chemical recycling achieves full degradation of plastics within 24 hours
Wissenschaftler entdecken, dass ein in Waschmitteln verwendetes Enzym Einwegkunststoffe recyceln kann Neue Methode des chemischen Recyclings ermöglicht den vollständigen Abbau von Kunststoffen innerhalb von 24 Stunden
EU Commission wants captured CO2 to become ‘tradeable commodity’ The end objective is clear: making CO2 a “tradeable commodity” – like gas or crude oil – thanks to "an EU-wide transport and storage infrastructure with pipelines as the dominant transport means on land"
8 February 20247 February 2024 Navigating a Renewable Carbon Future with the Program of the CO₂-Based Fuels and Chemicals Conference 2024 Redefining CCU Technology and Empowering Power-to-X Solutions
CO₂-Based Fuels and Chemicals Conference 2024 – Auf dem Weg in eine Zukunft mit erneuerbarem Kohlenstoff CCU-Technologien und Power-to-X-Lösungen neu denken
Carbon in concrete: Building on CO2 A team led by Pietro Lura is developing a process for integrating biochar into concrete
Kohlenstoff im Beton: Auf CO2 bauen Ein Team rund um Abteilungsleiter Pietro Lura an der Empa entwickelt ein Verfahren, wie Pflanzenkohle praxistauglich in Beton integriert werden kann
Linde Starts up Supply of Clean Hydrogen and Captured Carbon Dioxide to Celanese Celanese will use the captured carbon dioxide and resulting clean hydrogen, along with other carbon dioxide sources, as feedstock to produce green methanol
Statusbericht Kreislaufwirtschaft 2024 veröffentlicht Gemeinsam mit 14 weiteren Verbänden wurde am 25. Januar 2024 der Statusbericht veröffentlicht. Er beleuchtet zum dritten Mal nach 2018 und 2020 die Situation der deutschen Kreislaufwirtschaft
Marchi & Fildi: blending tradition with innovation Sustainability is said to remain a cornerstone for Marchi & Fildi, with natural, certified fibers and biodegradable blends dominating the collection
Microbial decomposition of biodegradable plastics on the deep-sea floor Several dominant microorganisms are carrying genes potentially encoding plastic-degrading enzymes such as polyhydroxyalkanoate depolymerases and cutinases/polyesterases
Ahlstrom introduces an innovative home compostable lid for single-serve coffee capsules Ahlstrom, a leading provider of sustainable specialty materials, is proud to announce the launch of PureLid™
Is This the World’s First Compostable, Plastic-Free Sportswear Range? Exercise can be more sustainable now, thanks to Community Clothing’s new Organic Athletic sportswear line, which is free from plastics and can decompose in your garden in as little as a week
7 February 20247 February 2024 Everything you ever wanted to know about sustainable paint and coatings: The PERFECOAT Webinar Series First webinar “Towards bio-based paints and coatings – Fundamentals and an introduction to the PERFECOAT project” on 5 March 2024, 13.00-14.00CET, online
BASF and Envision Energy enter a collaboration to drive sustainable energy solutions E-methanol holds significant potential as sustainable energy carrier replacing fossil fuels in various industries
BASF und Envision Energy arbeiten zusammen an der Entwicklung nachhaltiger Energielösungen E-Methanol birgt großes Potenzial als nachhaltiger Energieträger sowie als Ersatz für fossile Brennstoffe
Biosurfactant and biopolymer producing microorganisms from West Kazakhstan oilfield Microorganisms can produce various biosurfactants that can replace chemical analog compounds, they are biodegradable, have a low toxicity and the ability to be obtained from renewable and cheap substrates
Playmobil’s toddler portfolio undergoes rebranding Playmobil has rebranded its toddler line as Playmobil Junior and now solely relies on plant-based materials for all its products
Noch mehr Spielspaß für Kleinkinder: PLAYMOBIL weltweit erster großer Spielwarenhersteller mit pflanzenbasiertem Kunststoff im kompletten Kleinkindportfolio Zugleich bekommt das Sortiment für Kleinkinder einen neuen Namen und einen neuen Look
bse Methanol selected as technology supplier for Project Green, Nigeria Nigeria imports 100 per cent of its methanol
Local Manufacturing of Sustainable Packaging: A Win-win for Business and the Environment Consumers are showing a growing preference for sustainable products, and are even ready to pay a premium for them. Research indicates that around 65% of consumers globally would choose sustainable products and services if available, and a significant majority are open to spending more on eco-friendly options
TIPA to show pioneering compostable solutions at Packaging Innovations Global packaging developer, TIPA, is set to preview its pioneering range of compostable packaging solutions in Birmingham, UK, this February
6 February 202430 January 2024 Sustainable raw materials for a green chemical industry Launch of the BEFuel project: From exhaust gases and wastewater to e-fuels and high-quality chemicals
Nachhaltige Rohstoffe für eine grüne chemische Industrie Start für das Projekt BEFuel: Von Abgasen und Abwässern zu E-Treibstoffen und hochwertigen Chemikalien
European Bioplastics Calls for Action to Accelerate Biopolymers Industrial Growth EUBP calls on the future Commission and co-legislators to develop a Biopolymers Industrial Action Plan
CJ Biomaterials Expands Consumer Application for Patented PHA Technology to a New Food Product New, eco-friendly noodle cup is the first of its kind in the country - and it is biodegradable and compostable, reducing the amount of plastic waste entering the environment
10-Punkte-Plan mit Einsparpotential von bis zu 60 Millionen Tonnen CO2 im Bausektor: Deutsche Umwelthilfe fordert verpflichtende Vorgaben für kreislauffähiges Bauen, Wiederverwendung und Recycling Die DUH sieht Bundesumweltministerin Steffi Lemke mit Blick auf die nationale Kreislaufstrategie in der Pflicht, spezifische Reduktionsziele für den Verbrauch von Primärrohstoffen durchzusetzen
studio SKLIM crafts biocomposite roof tiles with natural fibers and custom solar panels The research focuses on two main building material systems: Ke-Sol System – Kenaf Fibre Biocomposites x Solar Panel System and a Terra-Cooling System
SACMA Develops Compostable Ovenable Bag for Rotisserie Using NatureFlex™ Films Sacma are expanding their eco-friendly B.Life range with B.Life Gaia
Characterization of new cellulose fiber extracted from second generation Bitter Albizia tree The present work examines the physical, thermal tensile, and chemical properties of wood skin fibers obtained from second generation Bitter Albizia (BA) tree skin
5 February 202429 January 2024 Braskem and Shell join forces to produce circular polypropylene from mixed plastic waste Shell will upgrade a variety of pyrolysis oils into virgin-quality circular feedstocks at the Shell Chemicals Park Moerdijk, Netherlands and supply the Braskem plant in Wesseling, Germany
Syensqo invests in Bioeutectics, a start-up producing green solvents The investment, made through Syensqo’s venture capital fund, will contribute to bring more sustainable products and processes to market
Teaching Nature to Break Man-made Chemical Bonds Caltech researchers developed an enzyme to break man-made bonds between silicon and carbon that exist in widely used chemicals known as siloxanes, or silicones