10 November 20237 November 2023 Eco-friendly artificial turf: a sports pitch that’s good for people and the environment Researchers at the University of Stuttgart along with TECNARO are now developing an artificial turf with an infill that biodegrades as soon as it leaves the pitch
Bio-Kunstrasen: Der Sportplatz, der für Mensch und Umwelt gut ist Forschende der Universität Stuttgart und von TECNARO entwickeln einen spieltauglichen Kunstrasen, dessen Füllung biologisch abgebaut wird
tonies selects sustainable styrenics from INEOS Styrolution for new audio product for children Replacing traditional plastics with sustainable polymers for the manufacturing of the product contributes to the experience for families
Malaysia’s Gentari and Singapore’s GIC tie up with Greenko founders to develop one of world’s largest green ammonia platform 5 million tonnes per year of green ammonia production accelerates India's passage to net zero. New venture targets first delivery of green ammonia by late 2025
Goodyear And Visolis To Collaborate On The Production Of Isoprene By Upcycling Materials The joint effort between Visolis and Goodyear will harness Visolis' technology to create premium isoprene from lignocellulosic feedstocks
9 November 20239 November 2023 HICCUPS: Turning CO2 gained from wastewater sludge into bio-based polymers for packaging materials by using electrochemical conversion Twelve partners of seven countries will demonstrate the full value chain from biogenic CO2 gained from wastewater to polymer end-use in the 4-year Horizon Europe project
Lightweight and sustainable: Fraunhofer LBF presents innovations for the technical supply industry At Fraunhofer LBF, applications are being developed using vibroacoustic metamaterials for optimized structural dynamic behavior
Leicht und nachhaltig: Fraunhofer LBF präsentiert Neuheiten für die technische Zulieferindustrie Am Fraunhofer LBF wurden mit einem neuen Verfahren unterschiedliche Naturfasergewebe mit Kunststoffschmelze, bei gleichzeitiger Reduktion der Kontaktzeit, imprägniert und anforderungsgerecht modifiziert
Our view on the “Zero Draft” for a Global Plastics Treaty The ‘Zero Draft’ is a comprehensive document that contains various options for potential treaty provisions that could support progress on all three global outcomes we call for in our Vision Statement
Plastics industry players clarify vision of Global Plastics Treaty legislation in response to UNEP draft Plastic waste should be managed safely and without causing negative environmental impacts - from its initial handling to its final disposal
EU Regulation on deforestation-free products – What implications for smallholders? Any operator or trader who places these commodities on the EU market, or exports from it, must be able to prove that the products do not originate from recently deforested land or have contributed to forest degradation
Stellungnahme Projekt „BabbA“: Vollständiger Abbau der Biogut-Sammelbeutel bestätigt Der Verbund kompostierbare Produkte sieht in den Sammelbeuteln einen positiven Beitrag zur Bioabfallsammlung und deren Abbau in technisch unterschiedlichen Bioabfallverwertungsanlagen, kritisiert jedoch die Handlungsempfehlungen im kürzlich veröffentlichten Abschlussbericht des Projektes
Plant-based material science company Algenesis secures new funding to scale production and fight climate change Seed round is led by First Bight Ventures and Circulate Capital
Bemis Introduces Recycled Greenleaf Toilet Seat – a Simple, Sustainable Bathroom Upgrade Leading Bidet and Toilet Seat Manufacturer Introduces 100% Recycled Plastic Seat
8 November 20236 November 2023 Clariant and Technical University of Munich celebrate renewal of sustainability and catalysis alliance “MuniCat” Future collaboration ensures continuation of successful university-industry partnership in the area of sustainable chemistry and catalysis
Clariant und die Technische Universität München erneuern Allianz für Nachhaltigkeit und Katalyse „MuniCat“ Die Fortsetzung der Zusammenarbeit sichert auch in Zukunft eine erfolgreiche Partnerschaft zwischen Wissenschaft und Industrie
Carbios obtains building and operating permits, in line with announced schedule, for world’s first PET biorecycling plant in Longlaville Once fully operational, the plant will have a processing capacity of 50,000 tons of PET waste and will create 150 jobs
Biomüllverwertung: BAW-Sammelbeutel aktuell nicht empfehlenswert Auf die Einbringung von BAW-Beuteln in reale großtechnische Bioabfallverwertungsanlagen sollte nach erster Einschätzung verzichtet werden, solange nicht gewährleistet werden kann, dass sich die Beutel vollständig abbauen
Recycling organic waste: biodegradable bags not currently recommended The BabbA project group initial evaluation is that we should avoid introducing biodegradable bags into real, large-scale biowaste recycling plants until it can be guaranteed that the bags will break down completely
Sustainable feedstocks: Accelerating recarbonization in chemicals Reducing greenhouse gases is essential for chemical companies to remain competitive. Investing in feedstock sources and conversion technologies can help close the gap to net zero
Challenging the status quo of plastics: Biomaterials startup erthos announces $6.5 million Series A erthosTM is driving change in the biomaterials industry, offering a sustainable future for all
LanzaTech Forms Joint Venture with Olayan Financing Company to Deploy Carbon Recycling Technology in Saudi Arabia The joint venture will deploy and develop projects utilizing LanzaTech’s carbon recycling technology within KSA and selectively across the broader Middle East
7 November 20232 November 2023 thyssenkrupp Uhde awarded contract by ENOWA to supply a green methanol and methanol-to-gasoline plant This project is the first reference for the uhde® green methanol process which makes renewable fuels and chemicals possible
thyssenkrupp Uhde erhält Auftrag von ENOWA zur Lieferung einer grünen Methanol- und Methanol-zu-Benzin-Anlage Erstes Referenzprojekt der grünen uhde® Methanoltechnologie, das erneuerbare Kraftstoffe und Chemikalien möglich macht
Plastics manufacturers unite around a common vision to redesign the European plastics system Circular and net zero emissions ‘Plastics Transition’ roadmap highlights urgent need for policy framework that stimulates circular markets and investments
Perstorp strengthens its sustainable offerings with 100% renewable based 2-Ethylhexanol The new product grade is the world’s first 2-EH partly based on renewable raw materials, meeting the growing demand for more sustainable alternatives in various applications
Zellstofffabrik in Finnland blockiert: Die Zukunft ist zerhäckselt Aktivist:innen haben einen holzverarbeitenden Betrieb blockiert. Sie sorgen sich um die einst üppigen Wälder, die dem Klima kaum noch helfen
Naia™ Renew Fibers And The Game-Changing Potential Of Molecular Recycling Take Center At The 2023 Textile Exchange Conference, London Eastman is pleased to be among the sponsors of the 2023 Textile Exchange Conference and present their molecular recycling technology
INERATEC, ENAP and Ferrostaal boost production of synthetic fuels The National Petroleum Company (ENAP) will study the production of synthetic fuels in its refineries. Therefore, ENAP has signed a memorandum of understanding with the companies Ferrostaal Chile and INERATEC, which will carry out feasibility studie
INERATEC, ENAP, und Ferrostaal treiben die Produktion synthetischer Kraftstoffe an Die Nationale Erdölgesellschaft (ENAP) wird die Produktion von synthetischen Kraftstoffen in ihren Raffinerien prüfen. Dazu hat sie eine Absichtserklärung mit den Unternehmen Ferrostaal Chile und INERATEC unterzeichnet, die Machbarkeitsstudien durchführen werden
6 November 202317 December 2024 Update of the key and the major publication of the RCI: “Renewable Carbon as a Guiding Principle for Sustainable Carbon Cycles” Why it is Right and Necessary to choose Renewable Carbon as a Guiding Principle for Sustainable Development in the Chemicals and Materials Sectors
CAFIPLA project develops innovative biomass pretreatment process for the bioeconomy The participation of the DBFZ was to use at least 80 per cent biogenic waste from households as mixed input biomass for the production of platform chemicals and for fibre recovery
CAFIPLA-Projekt entwickelt innovatives Verfahren zur Vorbehandlung von Biomasse für die Bioökonomie Das DBFZ hat sich damit beteiligt, mindestens 80 Prozent biogenen Abfalls aus Haushalten als gemischte Eingangsbiomasse zur Erzeugung von Plattformchemikalien und zur Faserrückgewinnung zu nutzen
Tom Ford Plastic Innovation Accelerator Backing Seaweed to Replace Oil-Based Films Convened by Lonely Whale, the program aims to accelerate scaling and market adoption of seaweed-based alternatives to thin-film plastics made from fossil fuels
Versalis: Übernahme von Novamont abgeschlossen Das zum italienischen Ölkonzern Eni gehörende Chemieunternehmen Versalis hat die komplette Übernahme des Biokunststoffherstellers Novamont abgeschlossen
Versalis: acquisition of Novamont completed Eni's chemical company Versalis has the acquisition of bioplastics manufacturer Novamont completed
Verpackungsverordnung: Biokunststoffe versus Rezyklate? Der EP-Umweltausschuss stimmt über die Neuregelung der EU-Verpackungsverordnung ab. Biokunststoffe könnten künftig die Rezyklatquote senken
Discovering Insider Insights on Textile-to-Textile Recycling with Södra, Kipaş & Säntis, and Eastman Textile Exchange spoke with the three leading organizations in the textile recycling space to get an insider perspective on their latest innovations, the key challenges and opportunities they see today, and the importance of collaboration in scaling circular solutions
Mit geringem IQ zur klugen Verpackung Für produzierende Unternehmen kann die Verpackung ein wichtiger Stellhebel zur Erfüllung der Klimaziele sein
3 November 202330 October 2023 Evonik introduces the world’s first PA12 powder for 3D printing based on bio-circular raw material Evonik is driving the circular plastics economy in additive manufacturing
Bio-PA12-Pulver für den 3D-Druck Evonik stellt auf der Formnext 2023 das weltweit erste PA12-Pulver für den 3D-Druck auf Basis eines biokreislauffähigen Rohstoffs vor
Braskem Announces Partnership With Northwestern University for the Development of CO2 Conversion Technology The project is led by Professor Ted Sargent and Dr. Ke Xie, among the world’s preeminent scientists in the field of electrocatalysis and contributes to Braskem’s strategy of combating climate change
Technischer Kunststoff aus Biomaterial Maurer stellte auf der Fakuma technische Kunststoffe aus Biomaterial als Ersatz für PA 6.6 und PA 12 vor
Twelve Looking To Scale Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production By 2026 Washington Governor, Alaska Airlines and several different institutions join the carbon transformation™ technology to mark the historic milestone
New alliance for chemical recycling of textiles Accelerating Circularity has launched the Alliance of Chemical Textile Recycling (ACTR)
Making the biochemical conversion of lignocellulose more robust Agricultural residues are more suitable for biochemical conversion to produce bulk commodities preferentially through anaerobic fermentation with less energy consumption and lower contamination risk
2 November 20232 November 2023 News from CCU – From Carbon Capture and Green Hydrogen production to CO₂ Utilisation for Chemicals, Advanced Fuels, Polymers, Proteins and Minerals and its related Political Framework Next nova Session on 5 December 2023
Supply chain letter on the need for mass balance fuel-use exempt for chemical recycling 20 associations call on EU Member States to urgently adopt mass balance fuel-use exempt as the EU harmonised mass balance method for allocating recycled content via chemical recycling