17 October 202311 October 2023 New tech makes bio-based leather from leather waste The research project reProLeather has resulted in a new technology to separate the chromium VI from the shredded leather fibres and create a bio-based alternative to PU and PVC binders
SGP BioEnergy Secures US$250 Million Commitment From Global Emerging Markets (“GEM”) for Its Golden City Biorefinery in Panama and Zero-Waste Ecosystem, Signaling a Transformative Financial Commitment to Growing Sustainable Energy "This project isn't just a milestone; it's a rallying cry demonstrating the extraordinary feats humanity can accomplish when we unite for a common cause. We maintain our support of it as a testament to the transformative power this initiative holds, not just for Panama, but for the region and the world at large." Dr Jorge Rivera Staff, Secretary of Energy of the Republic of Panama
Partnering with IKEA and the LEGO Group regarding mass balance Proposal for an EU definition of mass balance
PPWR food & beverage packaging bans: are they sustainable? A critical review on the most controversial measures
16 October 202310 October 2023 Strong CO2-reduced components made from fiber-reinforced biopolymers Development of sustainable, durable components for demanding operating conditions
Starke CO2-reduzierte Bauteile aus faserverstärkten Biopolymeren Entwicklung nachhaltiger, langlebiger Bauteile für anspruchsvolle Einsatzbedingungen
Cove secures funding to revolutionize sustainable packaging Following the launch, the company was inundated by requests from retailers and brands that wanted to use the packaging technology and materials for their own products
Key Customer Arçelik Launches New Bio-fridge Line Using Trinseo’s BIO PS Grades at IFA Berlin 2023 The company started a Recycled Content Project in their production facilities around the world
European Bioplastics debunks scientifically questionable study on compostable plastics European Bioplastics (EUBP) reacts to the publication of a study by Wang et al. claiming that compostable plastics and recycled plastics are more toxic than conventional plastic
Single-Use Plastics Directive: Notpla identifies “huge loopholes” while gaining directive exemption Made from seaweed and plant extracts, Notpla provides an internal coating for food takeaway boxes to retain moisture and grease in food and maintain the packaging’s robustness
New bans and restrictions on polluting: single-use plastics come into force Some of the most polluting single-use plastic items banned from 1 October
13 October 202310 October 2023 BIC Trend Report: rethinking the approach to the EU bioeconomy and taking action For the first time, BIC has published a Trend Report on how Europe can unleash the full potential of the bioeconomy, enabling it to better contribute to the EU’s green transition
Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) should be recognised as a strategic net zero technology in the EU Net Zero Industry Act CCU technologies will enable the supply of renewable fuels and other alternative sources of energy, as well as commercial products such as plastics, concrete, and reactants for chemical synthesis
Greenyl uses SKYPET® from SK Chemicals from ALBIS Portfolio for sustainable vinyl records By choosing a material that is not only recyclable but also already contains a chemically recycled content, Greenyl is making a contribution to the circular economy
Greenyl produziert nachhaltige Schallplatten mit SKYPET® von SK Chemicals aus dem ALBIS Portfolio Mit seiner Entscheidung für ein Material, das nicht nur recycelbar ist, sondern auch bereits einen chemisch-recycelten Anteil enthält, leistet Greenyl damit einen wichtigen Beitrag zur Kreislaufwirtschaft
French government awards Global Bioenergies €16.4 million to help fund construction of the world’s first biosourced isobutene plant The French government will provide its investment of non-dilutive funding in the form of a subsidy (60%) and a repayable advance (40%)
The rise of nature-sustaining bio-businesses in Southeast Asia and Brazil Southeast Asia, which contains around 20% of the world’s plant and animal species, and Brazil, which holds between 15 to 20%, investment platforms and biobased companies are taking on the challenge
Pactiv Evergreen and ExxonMobil Collaborate to Leverage Advanced Recycling for Foodservice Industry Packaging Pactiv Evergreen Inc. (NASDAQ: PTVE) a leading manufacturer of fresh food and beverage packaging in North America, and ExxonMobil, a leader in advanced recycling technology, are teaming up to provide certified-circular packaging solutions to major food brands and foodservice providers
From red in 2022 to dark red this year 2022 was an extraordinary year, full of turbulences with the newly emerging Covid Omicron variant, the war in Ukraine and increasing geopolitical tensions, inflation, and the energy and food supply crises
12 October 20237 October 2023 Carbon Recycling International (CRI) and Jiangsu Sailboat start up world’s most efficient CO2-to-methanol plant This methanol will be used to produce chemical derivatives, including sustainable plastics and EVA coatings for solar panels
Einfach mehrfach verwenden: So funktioniert Ressourceneffizienz mit dem Rohstoff Holz Neue FNR-Videoreportage erklärt die Kaskadennutzung von Holz
Paptic Ltd, a sustainable packaging materials innovator, raises EUR 23 million in financing to accelerate the development of packaging materials and scale up its ability to serve global customers New strategic partners and international equity investors specifically targeted at facilitating the development of the industrial scale-up of Paptic’s foam-based manufacturing technology
LUNAFORM™, a new kind of biomaterial, unveiled by Balenciaga at Paris Fashion Week Gozen introduces an otherworldly vision for sustainable fashion
Industriezusammenschluss: Branchenverbände präsentieren gemeinsames Leitbild zur Kreislaufwirtschaft mit Kunststoffen BDE, PlasticsEurope Deutschland e.V. und VCI legen 12 Positionen für die Nationale Kreislaufwirtschaftsstrategie vor
A major step forward for the cosmetic industry as Dow launches two new sustainable SURLYN™ grades for perfume and cosmetic packaging The new SURLYN™ grades will enable beauty brands and manufacturers to create sustainable and high-quality cosmetic packaging that stands out on the shelves
11 October 20236 October 2023 Lummus’ Green Circle Announces Agreement for Advanced Plastic Recycling Technology with Dongyang Environment Group Agreement strengthens Lummus’ experience developing and commercializing solutions for plastics circularity
Ein glasklares Bekenntnis zur Nachhaltigkeit – tesafilm® Eco & Crystal jetzt mit 90 Prozent recyceltem PET-Träger Im Rahmen der Nachhaltigkeitsstrategie strebt das Unternehmen bis 2030 an, den Anteil recycelter und biobasierter Materialien in sämtlichen Produkten auf 70 Prozent zu erhöhen
Diapers reloaded: 200 times faster recycling with light Water and UV radiation dissolve crosslinked polymers of diaper inserts quickly, energy - efficiently and without chemicals
Windeln reloaded: 200-mal schneller recyceln mit Licht Wasser und UV-Strahlung lösen vernetzte Polymere von Windeleinlagen schnell, energiesparsam und ohne Chemikalien auf – Recycelte Kunststoffmoleküle vielseitig anwendbar
The State of Fashion & Textile Circularity in WA (Western Australia) New report has been prepared by WA Circular Fashion Consortium (WACFC) at Curtin University and advances the Circular Economy based action within the local clothing industry
Natural Kimberley fibre could be the answer to improving WA’s fashion sustainability The Curtin University-led State of Fashion and Textile Circularity in WA 2023 report highlighted how the state's charitable sector has been burdened by masses of low-quality textile waste
Nike Debuts the ISPA Link Axis, an Exploration Into Circular Design Nike introduces the ISPA Link Axis, its first exploration into creating a fully circular shoe, furthering its culture of innovation
Nike schafft mit dem ISPA Link Axis den Durchbruch in der Nachhaltigkeit durch Kreislaufdesign Beim Nike ISPA Link Axis geht es darum, das Gewagte noch gewagter zu machen
10 October 20235 October 2023 United States: TotalEnergies and Borealis Start Up Baystar JV Polyethylene Unit The new PE unit, referred to as Bay 3, increases the Baystar site’s total production to over one million tons per year
Vereinigte Staaten: Borealis und TotalEnergies nehmen Baystar JV Borstar® Polyethylene Anlage in Betrieb Mit der neuen PE-Anlage, die auch als Bay 3 bezeichnet wird, erhöht sich die Gesamtproduktion des Standorts auf über eine Million Tonnen pro Jahr
News Flash: D-CRBN reaches a major milestone with the launch of its CO₂ Recycling Pilot Line Antwerp company develops pilot for CO2 recycling using plasma tech
Farbkompetenz für nachhaltige, biobasierte Mehrwegschalen Umweltfreundliches Gemeinschaftsprojekt von GRAFE, ORNAMIN und TECNARO
Colour expertise for sustainable, bio-based reusable trays Environmentally friendly joint project by GRAFE, ORNAMIN and TECNARO
Spinning a sustainable fashion revolution: meet the physicists turning wood into clothes How Spinnova today transforms cellulose from Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)-certified wood into textile fibre without using any chemicals
LanzaTech announces collaboration with Dow to introduce bio-degradable cleaning solution LanzaTech Global, Inc., the carbon recycling company transforming waste carbon into sustainable raw materials, has collaborated with Dow to introduce a new biodegradable surfactant to the home care market.
CJ Biomaterials’ Simon Moon Receives Prestigious Merit Award from Korean Ministry of Trade, Industry & Energy Organized by MOTIE and Incheon Metropolitan City, the event serves as a platform for thought leaders from the biodegradable plastics industry to converge and exchange insight on the latest global trends and regulatory policies
9 October 20234 October 2023 UPM selects Brenntag as sole European distributor of its new bio-based MEG Brenntag aims to be a leader in the responsible distribution of sustainable chemicals and ingredients and shaping the sustainability agenda of the industry
UPM wählt Brenntag als exklusiven europäischen Vertriebspartner für sein neues BioMEG Brenntag möchte Distributionsführer für nachhaltige Chemikalien und Inhaltsstoffe werden, um so die Nachhaltigkeitsagenda in der Industrie mitzugestalten
Press statement: European Bioplastics addresses media misinformation about Paper Cup Study It is essential to clarify that the study’s findings pertain to the toxicity of single-use cups, which are composed of various materials, including paper, adhesives, inks, and PLA
Die zwei Seiten der Biokunststoffe Im Vorfeld der Fakuma 2023 sprachen wir mit Prof. Dr.-Ing. Christian Bonten, Leiter des Instituts für Kunststofftechnik der Universität Stuttgart, über die zwei Seiten der Biokunststoffe – biobasiert und biologisch abbaubar
Studies on the mechanical and thermal stability of Calotropis gigantea fibre-reinforced bran nano particulates epoxy composite The results show that when the weight ratio of madar fibre increased, the superior mechanical properties were observed in the composite laminate sample
Toray Expands Chemical-Recycled PBT Resin Products Employing Depolymerization and Repolymerization Technology The properties of these recycled materials are equivalent to those of PBT resin from virgin raw materials and should contribute to efforts to reduce carbon footprints