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14 December 20238 December 2023

OLEAF4VALUE Unveils Market-Ready, Bio-Based Products from Olive Leaf Valorisation

A staggering volume of biomass stays currently underutilised in Spain, but the discarded olive leaves are rich in valuable bioactive compounds, making it a potential asset in various industries

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CO2 sourcing for Power to X

The cost of CO2 from DAC is likely to fall to similar level to biogenic CO2 at some point in the next decade and demand imbalances will be essential for businesses involved in Power to Liquids production

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“We Want To See The Biochar Industry Have Its Carbon Removal Impact While There Is Still Time,” Dr. Thomas Trabold, Co-Author Of Biochar Report

He talked about his work related to biochar production and shared some of the insights from the recent report, best practices in biochar handling that increase its carbon removal capacities, and more

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Recycled Plastic Reduces Carbon Consumption By Up To 87 Per Cent

Recycling works: plastic packaging specialist ALPLA operates state-of-the-art plants worldwide under the brand ALPLArecycling for the production of rPET (recycled PET) and rHDPE (recycled HDPE)

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Recycelter Kunststoff Senkt CO2-Verbrauch um bis zu 87 Prozent

Recycling wirkt: Kunststoffverpackungsspezialist ALPLA betreibt unter der Marke ALPLArecycling weltweit topmoderne Werke für die Produktion von rPET (recyceltes PET) und rHDPE (recyceltes HDPE)

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13 December 202315 December 2023

No Greenwashing, please!

Key Take Aways from the Green Claims Directive for Communications and Marketing

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Clariant and Conser further strengthen partnership in the Maleic Anhydride Industry 

The partnership comes at an opportune time as the demand for maleic anhydride continues to grow worldwide, particularly in China

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Vision des ewigen innovativen Produkts: Kreislauffabrik soll Produktion revolutionieren

DFG fördert Spitzenforschung am KIT mit rund 11 Millionen Euro – neuer Sonderforschungsbereich soll gravierenden Ressourcenverbrauch stoppen

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A position for the wrong century: European Parliament’s vote on the PPWR

Though waste prevention targets were preserved at 5% by 2030, 10% by 2035, and 15% by 2040, the watered-down text excluded crucial mechanisms needed to actually reach the environmental targets

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EP plenary vote on PPWR advances circularity, but fails to correct priority access and using bio-based plastics in recycled content targets 

The endorsement of AM 138, which allows bio-based plastic feedstock to count towards up to 50% of recycled content targets, undermines the effectiveness of recycling efforts and favours petroleum-based plastics

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Plenary vote on PPWR shows us the way forward

As EU Member States prepare to adopt their common position on 18th December, EPPA urges them to acknowledge the European Parliament’s strong majority in favour of this constructive compromise text

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DumoLab’s biodegradable arch enables biocomposite concrete alternatives

Terrene 3.0 is a compression-dominant arch as a multidisciplinary research project composed of natural fiber-reinforced sand and other biomaterials for eco-friendly, less energy-intensive building methods

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Ölkatastrophen bekämpfen – Biotenside können mikrobiellen Ölabbau stimulieren

Ergebnisse eines internationalen Forscherteams lassen auf eine vielversprechende Anwendung von Biotensiden bei künftigen Ölunfällen im Meer schließen

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Combating oil spills – biosurfactants can stimulate microbial oil degradation

An interdisciplinary team of researchers has investigated the potential of biosurfactants as an alternative to chemical dispersants using seawater from the North Sea

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Neste and Eppendorf forge strategic partnership to develop new line of renewable lab plastics

New Eppendorf consumables range cuts the use of fossil oil as a raw material in lab plastics, offering labs a more sustainable alternative. Neste supplies renewable Neste RE™ to replace conventional fossil feedstock in the lab plastics manufacturing

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Strategische Partnerschaft zwischen Neste und Eppendorf zur Entwicklung von Laborbedarf aus erneuerbarem Kunststoff

Neues Eppendorf-Sortiment an Verbrauchsmaterialien reduziert Einsatz von fossilem Erdöl als Rohstoff für Laborkunststoffe und bietet nachhaltigere Alternative. Neste liefert erneuerbares Neste RE™, um herkömmliche fossile Rohstoffe in der Herstellung von Laborkunststoffen zu ersetzen

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12 December 202312 December 2023

Special Issue: The Green Claims Directive

New EU directive to tackle greenwashing on product advertising

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The proposed Green Claims Directive – Targeting Market Transparency for a Green Transition in Europe

Impacts for all market players

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How to be green – What is a valid scientific proof for environmental claims?

Many things on the GCD proposal are not yet specified, but companies can prepare.

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MAN Energy Solutions to Build Reactor for Renewable Fuels

Cleantech start-up, CAPHENIA, to establish production plant for synthesis gas as feedstock for industrial production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel for aviation decarbonisation

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MAN Energy Solutions baut Reaktor für erneuerbare Kraftstoffe

Cleantech Start-up CAPHENIA errichtet Produktionsanlage für Synthesegas – Ausgangsstoff für die industrielle Produktion von Sustainable Aviation Fuel zur Dekarbonisierung der Luftfahrt

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The University of Manchester and Shell partner to bring more sustainable chemical manufacturing to market

The SuCCEED project will look to find new ways of manufacturing the chemicals needed for many every-day products through industrial biotechnology routes

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Essity joins European research project on circular sensor technology

The main purpose of the EU-project 'Sustronics' is to transform the European electronics industry and promote a more circular economy through the use of eco-design, bio-based materials and energy-efficient manufacturing

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Certification of the recyclability of multilayer films containing polyamide expanded

Coextruded PE/PA6/EVOH high-barrier films as well as and laminated PA6/PE films in household packaging waste were shown as compatible for recycling in the polyethylene film stream

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Zertifizierung der Recyclingfähigkeit von polyamidhaltigen Mehrschichtfolien erweitert

Für coextrudierte PE/PA6/EVOH-Hochbarrierefolien sowie laminierte PA6/PE-Folien konnte nun gezeigt werden, dass eine Recyclingkompatibilität im Polyethylen-Folienstrom gegeben ist

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Flexible and efficient co-production of clean fuels for hard-to-decarbonize sectors 

Bioenergy will play a crucial role in this transition, supporting the achievement of the 32% renewable energy goal by 2030 and boosting renewable energy in sectors such as transport, off-grid energy and industry

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TômTex raises seed round to 4.15 million US dollars for shrimp fabric

The company's biodegradable material has been divided into two series depending on its origin, Series WS made from shell seafood waste and the new Series M made from mushrooms

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Borealis to acquire Integra Plastics AD, an advanced mechanical recycling player based in Bulgaria

Borealis announces the signing of an agreement to acquire a 100 % stake in Integra Plastics AD, an advanced mechanical recycling player based in Bulgaria

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Borealis vereinbart Übernahme von Integra Plastics AD, ein Unternehmen für hochentwickeltes mechanisches Recycling mit Sitz in Bulgarien

Borealis gibt die Unterzeichnung einer Vereinbarung über den Erwerb einer 100 %-Beteiligung an Integra Plastics AD bekannt, einem Unternehmen für hochentwickeltes mechanisches Recycling mit Sitz in Bulgarien

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11 December 20238 December 2023

Project Manager/in B2B-Communication (m/f/d)

Occupation: 40 h/Week, permanent position

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Student assistant for the communications department (m/f/d)

Occupation: ca. 20 h/week

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LyondellBasell acquires 25% of Cyclyx joint venture, joining Agilyx and ExxonMobil to accelerate plastic waste recycling

Cyclyx mission brand is focused on increasing the recyclability of plastics from 10% to 90% in collaboration with industry partners, and creates a new, innovative supply chain

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LyondellBasell: Übernahme von 25 Prozent an Cyclyx

Der Chemiekonzern LyondellBasell (LYB) beteiligt sich mit 25 Prozent an dem US-amerikanischen Kunststoffrecyclingunternehmen Cyclyx International

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European Parliament sends mixed signals to the bioplastics sector

European Bioplastics reacts to European Parliament’s vote on the proposal for a Regulation on Packaging and Packaging Waste

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World’s first low-energy bioplastics developed with the University of Sheffield raises £2 million investment

The world’s first low-energy, non-oil-based, high-performance bioplastic, developed by Floreon with the University of Sheffield, has secured £2 million financing from Northern Gritstone

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Europe Mycelium Market – Analysis and Forecast, 2023-2028

According to a recent report by BIS the Europe Mycelium Market is projected to reach $1.14 billion by 2028, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.06% during the forecast period

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Altreifenrecycling mittels Pyrolyse erhöht die Zirkularität und spart CO2

Ökobilanz des Fraunhofer-Instituts UMSICHT zeigt auf, dass durch Pyrolyse diverse Produkte zurückgewonnen werden können wie z.B. Russersatz und Pyrolyseöl, welches man wieder zu Chemikalien verarbeiten kann

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Bill Gates-backed fund buys into Europe’s largest green hydrogen-to-methanol Project 

Ørsted’s Green Fuell Plant FlagshipONE gets backing from Bill Gates and the European Union

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The circular and biobased Christmas gift guide

This last-minute gift guide will inspire more eco-friendly gifting choices as we approach the festive season

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Parliament votes to water down EU’s packaging waste law

The European Parliament adopted its position Wednesday (22 November) on legislation to reduce packaging waste, weakening some key measures on the table following a tense debate on the role of reuse, recycling and bans

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EU-Parlament verwässert Verordnung über Verpackungsmüll

Das EU-Parlament hat seinen Standpunkt zu einem Gesetz zur Verringerung von Verpackungsmüll angenommen. Nach einer hitzigen Debatte über die Rolle von Mehrweg, Recycling und Verboten wurden jedoch einige Punkte abgeschwächt

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8 December 20234 December 2023

The BioSupPack project advances in the development of bio-based packaging solutions derived from beer production waste

The prototypes will be assessed regarding their environmental and socio-economic sustainability and safety

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Vom Treibhausgas zum grünen Brennstoff 

Ein neues Katalysatorkonzept schafft die Grundlage für eine großtechnische Methanisierung von Kohlendioxid

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Evlox, Recover and Jeanologia Launch Innovative Recycled Denim Capsule Collection, REICONICS

Made from Recover™ recycled cotton fiber and Spanish cotton, the REICONICS collection is GRS certified and is a tribute to the classic denim fabrics that have been successful in past decades

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Bio-based Coated Fertilizers for a Sustainable Agricultural Future

With Bioweg's AgriWeg one can replace synthetic polymer-based coatings from seed and fertilizer industry to promote a more eco-friendly approach to farming

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Biobasierte beschichtete Düngemittel für eine nachhaltige landwirtschaftliche Zukunft

Mit Biowegs AgriWeg können synthetische Beschichtungen auf Polymerbasis in der Saatgut- und Düngemittelindustrie ersetzt werden und damit einen umweltfreundlicheren Ansatz in der Landwirtschaft fördern

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Nefab Empowers Tomorrow’s Innovators: Announcing the Winners of the 2023 Student Sustainability Packaging Design Competition

Nefab is proud to announce the winners of the first ever Sustainability Design Competition in Canada

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Researchers Successfully Convert Wood Composite into Sustainable Ceramics

The breakthrough is a part of the BioC4HiTech project, funded through the Austrian Production of the Future program, and is seen as a major advancement in the field of biomaterials

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Releasing Brakes on Biocatalysis

Formaldehyde can inhibit enzymes that produce hydrogen particularly efficiently. Researchers from Bochum have discovered how this can be prevented

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Die Bremse der Biokatalyse lösen

Formaldehyd kann Enzyme hemmen, die besonders effizient Wasserstoff herstellen. Bochumer Forschende haben herausgefunden, wie man das verhindern kann