9 February 20246 February 2024 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
New World Bioeconomy Association creates truly international collaboration World Bioeconomy Association was officially launched during the World BioEconomy Forum in Washington, DC on 12 December 2023
Kordsa to work with Bpreg to expand biocomposite capabilities Kordsa concludes significant investment aimed at further enhancing its expertise in composites technologies, including development and distribution of more sustainable fiber options to customers
Look out Spider-Man: naturalistic silk spun from artificial spider gland Researchers led by Keiji Numata at the RIKEN Center for Sustainable Resource Science in Japan, along with colleagues from the RIKEN Pioneering Research Cluster, have succeeded in creating a device that spins artificial spider silk that closely matches what spiders naturally produce
Alliance For European Flax-Linen & Hemp To Host Extended Natural Fibre Composites Village At JEC World 2024 The Alliance for European Flax-Linen & Hemp will continue to expand its partnership with JEC Group, hosting a Natural Fibre Village at JEC World 2024 that will showcase the activities of the Alliance and ten of its members in an enlarged 250 square meter area dedicated to natural fiber composites
2 February 202429 January 2024 UBQ Materials Unveils its Diversified Product Portfolio, Expanding Range of its Globally Patented Waste-to-Materials Technology New Portfolio Empowers Businesses to Select the UBQ™ Line that Meets Both Environmental and Performance Requirements
BIM-Referenzprozess für den Holzbau entwickelt 3D-Modell erleichtert Datenabgleich aller Akteure von der Planung bis zur Bauausführung
Inauguration of the first industrial-scale demonstrator of a plant producing butadiene from bioethanol in France A major step towards accelerating the development of the bio-based butadiene sector and paving the way to commercializing the technology
Roquette Isosorbide Achieves ISCC PLUS Certification International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS for POLYSORB® isosorbide and the following product grades: POLYSORB® PSA, POLYSORB® LP, POLYSORB® PA
Lummus Technology: Investition in Pyrolyse-Startup Resynergi Die Mittel sollen in die weitere Erprobung und Anwendung des von Resynergi entwickelten Pyrolyseverfahrens CMAP für das Recycling von Kunststoffabfällen fließen
Chemicals Industry needs Sustainable Feedstocks to complete their net-zero journey Although chemicals industry strategies include energy efficiency, CCS, green energy and advanced recycling, these measures alone will not get firms to net zero
BASF and Inditex make a breakthrough in textile-to-textile recycling with loopamid, the first circular nylon 6 entirely based on textile waste The technology behind loopamid enables recycling of polyamide 6 discarded textiles into new, virgin-quality synthetic fibers and materials
BASF und Inditex erzielen Durchbruch im Textil-zu-Textil-Recycling mit loopamid, dem ersten zirkulären Nylon 6, das vollständig auf Textilabfällen basiert Die loopamid-Technologie ermöglicht das Recycling von Polyamid 6-Textilien zu synthetischen Fasern und Materialien in Neuwarenqualität
1 February 202424 January 2024 Lignin: Natural filler brings functionality Together with the Polish member of the Cypriot Synergy Horizon Group, KraussMaffei Extrusion GmbH, Laatzen, Germany, has now developed a process for producing a 100% bio-based reinforced thermoplastic: lignin-reinforced PLA
Lignin: Natürlicher Füllstoff bringt Funktionalität Gemeinsam mit dem polnischen Mitglied der zypriotischen Synergy Horizon Gruppe hat KraussMaffei Extrusion ein Verfahren zur Herstellung eines zu 100% biobasierten verstärkten Thermoplasten entwickelt
Collaborative Project PRIMED: Redesigning the Primary Sector for Maximizing Bioeconomy Development The consortium of 12 European partners will develop diverse fair value chains to convert underutilized biomass resources into value-added bio-based products
Biomasse in Bioprodukte verwandeln Das neue EU-Projekt PRIMED will bisher ungenutzte Biomasseressourcen veredeln. Es ist an der Ruhr-Universität Bochum angesiedelt
Pryme N.V. produces first oil Pryme produced the first lots of pyrolysis oil by chemical recycling of post-consumer and post-industrial waste
Melitta® Launches New Packaging for Cone Coffee Filters, Featuring Forest Stewardship Council® and Biodegradable Products Institute® Product Certifications The certifications demonstrate the brand’s ongoing commitment to sustainability in its operations