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7 September 202331 August 2023

Plastic without oil: Japan tech to use CO2 and water for precursor

Asahi Kasei seeks sustainable, petroleum-free method to cut carbon emissions

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Rules for Chemicals Made from Plastic Waste-Based Feedstocks under the Toxic Substances Control Act

EPA is proposing rules under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for 18 chemicals made from plastic waste-derived feedstocks that would ensure they are free from unsafe contaminants before they can be used to make transportation fuels

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Circular tents reduce camping’s carbon footprint

Not many practices make us as sensitive to our environmental footprint as camping does. A few days without unlimited water and electric charging can show us how little we need and how much we ordinarily waste

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6 September 20236 September 2023

Explore the future of the chemical industry: a unique workshop with leading experts

The nova-Institute is offering a special event for everyone who is interested in

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From old plastic to new adhesive – a chemical recycling project

Chemical recycling is seen as an important step towards a circular economy

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Technikum Laubholz: Einweihung Pilotanlage zur Herstellung von Textilfasern aus Buchenholz

Minister Peter Hauk MdL: „Unser Holz kann mehr, wenn wir mehr daraus machen – für ein Plus an Wertschöpfung im Ländlichen Raum und den Klimaschutz“

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Big milestone for new carbon removal method

Block makes first large purchase of desert algae carbon removal from Brilliant Planet through the Watershed Marketplace

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Klimawandel: Start-up nutzt Algen, um Kohlendioxid zu binden

Das Start-up Brilliant Planet züchtet Algen in der Wüste, um Kohendioxid aus der Atmosphäre zu binden. So soll der Klimawandel gestoppt werden

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Plant-Based Plastics Gain Favor as Companies Pursue Sustainability Goals

Bioplastics production is now growing 14% a year, putting them on track to reach up to 3% of the plastics market in the next five years

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Higher Oil Prices Are One More Reason Why Airliners Look to Alternative Fuels

Oil prices have spiked to at least $84 per barrel — another reason to consider using alternative fuels. It’s especially true for airliners, among the industries hardest hit by rising fuel prices

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AgFunderNews round table: Do the economics of precision fermentation stack up for animal-free dairy?

Once upon a time, dairy proteins were made exclusively by lactating mammals. These days, you can produce them in genetically engineered plants or microbes, or even lactating mammary cells grown in a bioreactor

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Saudi Arabia: is the country set to become a global biotech hub?

Saudi Arabia seems set to become a global competitive biotech hub; over the next decade, it is expected to become a world leader in biotech research and generate significant economic growth

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5 September 20235 September 2023

nova-experts (re)introduced: Dr. Matthias Stratmannn

Head of sustainability department - research, consultancy projects and co-author

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Bio-based packaging films could revolutionize global markets – LUT and VTT are developing a new solution from cellulose

The goal is an easily recyclable, cellulose-based material that reduces waste and replaces unsustainable fossil-based materials such as plastic in packaging applications

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Copenhagen-based CO2 capture demonstration facility opened by Amager Resource Center

The new facility can collect up to four tons of CO2 per day, where the CO2 is cooled and converted into liquid, and then sent to the farm of Ostervang Sjaelland to help grow vegetables

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Occidental Enters into Agreement to Acquire Direct Air Capture Technology Innovator Carbon Engineering

Integration of Occidental's operations experience and Carbon Engineering's technology improves cost and capital efficiencies, and enables Occidental to catalyze broader partnerships for DAC deployment

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Braskem + SCGC: Neues Werk für Bio-Ethylen in Thailand in Planung

Die Chemiesparte der thailändischen Siam Cement Group (SCG) und der brasilianische Kunststoffkonzern Braskem planen gemeinsam den Bau eines Werks zur Produktion von Bio-Ethylen in Thailand

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Paper Drinking Straws may be Harmful and may not be Better for the Environment Than Plastic Versions, Researchers Warn

Long-lasting 'forever chemicals', which can cause damaging health issues, found in 18/20 brands of paper straws

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Strohhalme aus Pappe: Enthalten Papiertrinkhalme Schadstoffe?

In Restaurants werden Getränke jetzt häufiger mit Trinkhalmen aus Pappe serviert. Das schmeckt merkwürdig. Enthalten diese Papiertrinkhalme Schadstoffe?

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Polymers as carbon storage: Neste, LyondellBasell, Biofibre and Naftex bring bio-based polymers to the construction sector

Cooperation enables construction parts to be made of bio-based plastics reinforced with natural fiber. Longevity of construction materials can enable storing of carbon for years or even decades

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Kunststoffe als Kohlenstoffspeicher: Neste, LyondellBasell, Biofibre und Naftex führen biobasierte Polymere im Bausektor ein

Zusammenarbeit der Unternehmen ermöglicht Herstellung von Bauteilen aus biobasierten, naturfaserverstärkten Kunststoffen. Langlebigkeit der Baustoffe ermöglicht Speicherung von Kohlenstoff über viele Jahre oder sogar Jahrzehnte

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4 September 202329 August 2023

Syclus choses Axens to provide Atol® technology for Europe’s first ethanol-based renewable ethylene production plant

The facility will rely on Atol® technology from French company Axens that can produce ethylene widely regarded as having the highest quality on the market

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Syclus + Axens: Produktion von Ethylen auf Ethanol-Basis in Planung

Das niederländische Unternehmen Syclus plant den Bau eines Werks zur Produktion von nachhaltigem Ethylen auf der Basis von Ethanol

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New bio-based materials from non-biodegradable plastic waste for the packaging and pharmaceutical industries

The role of AIMPLAS in the project involved the pretreatment of plastics using microwave-assisted thermochemical degradation

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Rezyklateinsatz reduziert den CO2-Fußabdruck von Folien am stärksten

Studie von Brückner Maschinenbau und envistra mit eindeutigen Ergebnissen

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The use of recyclates reduces the carbon footprint of films the most

Study by Brückner Maschinenbau and envistra with clear results

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Coffee offers performance boost for concrete

Engineers in Australia have found a way of making stronger concrete with roasted used-coffee grounds, to give the drink-additive a “double shot” at life and reduce waste going to landfills

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Yamaha Motor Adopts Plant-Derived Next-Generation Materials for Personal Watercraft and Sports Boats

World's first mass-produced parts for vehicles

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Kannibalisierung durch chemisches Recycling ausschließen

Im Spannungsfeld von mechanischem und chemischem Recycling fordert Sutco-Geschäftsführer Michael Ludden eine Kannibalisierung der Stoffströme zu vermeiden

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European Green Deal: more sustainable use of plant and soil natural resources

The Commission adopted a package of measures for a sustainable use of key natural resources, which will also strengthen the resilience of EU food systems and farming

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Europäischer Grüner Deal: nachhaltigere Nutzung der natürlichen Pflanzen- und Bodenressourcen

Die Kommission hat ein Maßnahmenpaket für die nachhaltige Nutzung der wichtigsten natürlichen Ressourcen angenommen, mit dem auch die Resilienz der Lebensmittelsysteme und der Landwirtschaft in der EU gestärkt werden soll

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1 September 20234 October 2024

Monthly news from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), August 2023

A very exciting month has passed again and you may find here the RCI Manifesto for the next European Commission, several interesting articles and the announcement of a webinar with Alfa Laval, Borealis and Stahl

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SABIC launches pilot blockchain project to advance emissions tracking & reductions across value chains

Collaboration with Circularise aims to help businesses to track product emissions on a large scale and over time

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Sabic startet Blockchain für CO2-Emissionen

Pilotprojekt mit Circularise, um via Blockchain den CO2-Fußabdruck entlang der gesamten Wertschöpfungskette zu ermitteln

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Workshops in Tallinn show how to use local algae in construction

Danish architect and biomaterials researcher Kathryn Larsen has experience using algae as a tool for the development of future materials in both Scandinavian and Dutch construction traditions

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Nova Chemicals: PE-Recyclinganlage in Indiana in Planung – Ko­op­er­ati­on mit Novolex

Das Unternehmen will seinen Recycling-Fussabdruck in den nächsten Jahren vergrößern, um seinen Wunsch als Industrievorreiter mit 30% recyceltem Polyethylene zu verwirklichen

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NOVA Chemicals Announces Company’s First Mechanical Recycling Facility, Operated by Novolex

Company plans to expand its recycling footprint over the next several years to help it reach its industry-leading 2030 ambition of 30 per cent recycled content as a share of its total polyethylene sales

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Pilot plant Alta first ‘JTF project’ in Zeeland: CO2 from chemical industry turns into raw material for batteries

First project in the Dutch Zeeuws-Vlaanderen/Vlissingen-Oost region is receiving funding from the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate

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Amcor, Mondelēz International and Licella partner to promote circular economy

Collaboration supports construction of one of Australia’s first advanced recycling facilities – an important step toward net-zero packaging waste

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Rohstoff-Wettbewerb beim Recycling?

„Chemisches Recycling steht in Konkurrenz zur Verbrennung, nicht zum mechanischen Recycling“ – sagt Ingemar Bühler, Hauptgeschäftsführer Plastics Europe Deutschland

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31 August 202328 August 2023

Avantium awarded €0.76 million EU funding for its participation in the Rebiolution project

This programme aims to design and synthetize biobased and biodegradable polyester blends based on FDCA to be used as plastic coating for food packaging and for mulch films for agricultural applications

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Verbände warnen vor ungerechtfertigter Benachteiligung von Kunststoffverpackungen durch Taxonomie-Kriterien

Die EU-Taxonomie-Regeln sollten materialneutral sein und sich nicht einseitig gegen Kunststoffverpackungen wenden

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Citizens of LIPOR eight Municipalities continue to actively participate in Multi-material and Bio-waste Recycling

Actively participate in recycling and be part of the circular economy! This is the contribution of LIPOR 8 Associated Municipalities citizens

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Klimaschutz: CO2 sinnvoll nutzen – und einheitlich darüber reden

Definierte Begriffe sind relevant für eine fachliche Kommunikation und neue Begriffe, Abkürzungen und Akronyme, die jetzt auftauchen, werden zum Teil uneinheitlich verwendet

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LG Chem secures waste cooking oil supply for biodiesel production

LG Chem Ltd. is poised to kick off a project that produces biodiesel using waste cooking oil as part of its drive for renewable materials

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Große Auszeichnung für große Ideen – Ernst-Pelz-Preis und Förderpreis Nachwachsende Rohstoffe verliehen

C.A.R.M.E.N.-Event würdigte bio-basierten Schmelzklebstoff und Bauelement aus Holz und Stroh

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Our plastic waste can be used as raw material for detergents, thanks to an improved catalytic method

With this method, your empty detergent bottle can be turned into more detergent

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Unsere Kunststoffabfälle können dank einer verbesserten katalytischen Methode als Rohstoff für Waschmittel verwendet werden

Wir haben es geschafft, so viel Plastikmüll anzuhäufen, dass es beängstigend ist, darüber nachzudenken, was man mit den Tonnen von nicht biologisch abbaubarem Abfall machen könnte

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30 August 202325 August 2023

Hartshorn salt and “baking” solves a serious environmental problem

A group of young chemists from the University of Copenhagen has invented a green and surprisingly simple solution to separate and recycle polyester fabric blends

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Kopenhagen: Durchbruch beim Polyester-Recycling

Mittels einem leichten Lösemittel und dem bekannten Hirschhornsalz lassen sich sich Kunststoff- und Baumwollfasern in verschiedene Schichten trennen