29 January 20244 October 2024 Monthly news from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), January 2024 You may find our recent member survey about the Transition to Renewable Carbon, you may participate at a RCI-workshop on 2050 scenario, or a free RCI webinar in February, or at the pitching session of the European Chemistry Partnering in Frankfurt
17 January 202417 December 2024 The brightest stars of Renewable Materials meet in Siegburg/Cologne (Germany), 11-13 June 2024 The Number One Meeting Point for Global Leaders in Industry, Academia and Policy – first 40 speakers announced, deadline for submissions for the innovation award is 28 February 2024
11 January 20244 October 2024 Monthly news from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), December 2023 The new RCI Scientific Background Report is published and the RCS Label has been presented at the EBC2023, RCI got reinforcement with Jörn Harrandt, you may find project overviews and an invitation to a free RCI webinar
10 January 202417 December 2024 Non-level playing field for renewable materials vs. fossil in Life Cycles Assessments Critical aspects of the JRC Plastics LCA methodology and its policy implications
5 December 202317 December 2024 The Advanced Recycling Conference 2023 – A Success Story Beyond Chemical Recycling With an impressive increase of almost 30% to nearly 300 participants from 26 countries, the Advanced Recycling Conference (ARC) has established itself as the leading event for innovation in recycling in just one year
4 December 20234 October 2024 Monthly news from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), November 2023 You may find RCI’s Scientific Background Report on peer-reviewed Life Cycle Assessments, an overview to the passed Avanced Recycling Conference and RCI presented at the 1st Circular Carbon Summit in Vienna
28 November 202317 December 2024 Renewable Carbon-based Materials Show Significant Lower CO2 Footprint Than Fossil Counterparts The Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI) published their latest report “Case Studies Based on Peer-reviewed Life Cycle Assessments – Carbon Footprints of Different Renewable Carbon-based Chemicals and Materials”. The brochure-style report was put together by sustainability experts from nova-Institute
16 November 202317 December 2024 What does carbon management really mean and involve? New thinking and terminology is needed to meet climate goals and secure sustainable carbon supply
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
30 October 202317 December 2024 Exclusive interview with ADM: A leader in plant-based human and animal nutrition ADM is shifting from petrochemical ingredients to plant-based alternatives to reduce fossil fuel dependence and combat climate change
27 October 20234 October 2024 Monthly news from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), October 2023 About the Publication of RCI Position Paper, Main principles of RCI, Joint Letter on Recognising CCU in the EU Net Zero Industry, the RCI comic – Nora and her Flyphone Act and Solvay as the newest RCI member
29 September 20234 October 2024 Monthly news from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), September 2023 Review to the Annual General Meeting of the RCI, an update of the first major RCI-publication, the Guiding Principle Paper, a position-paper on the Commission Proposal for a Green Claims Directive (GCD), RCI in Brussels, about the latest webinar with Alfa Laval and Borealis and more
11 September 202317 December 2024 Publication of RCI’s position paper on the Green Claims Directive proposal This September, the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI) has released a position paper concerning the Commission’s Proposal for a Green Claims Directive (GCD) from March 2023
RCI: do not release any fossil-based CO2 beyond 2050 The European Commission should adopt a precise definition that includes all three carbon sources (bio-based, CO₂-based and recycling), and follow this up with political action
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
28 August 202317 December 2024 Sign the RCI Manifesto for the next European Commission (2024-2029) The Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI) is highlighting key issues as policymaker's awareness and support is crucial for the much-needed transition to renewable carbon
25 August 202317 December 2024 Betrachtung der Nutzung von Nahrungs- und Futtermittelpflanzen als Rohstoffe für biobasierte Materialien Diskussion um Biomassenutzung und Ernährungssicherheit
8 August 202317 December 2024 Carbon capture and utilization (CCU) A new RCI-report sees carbon capture and storage (CCS) as only a choice of last resort and we should avoid as much as possible any ‘heavy investment in fossil CCS infrastructure’
31 July 20234 October 2024 Monthly news from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), July 2023 New reports and key policy messages
18 July 202317 December 2024 Gemeinsam zu mehr Nachhaltigkeit in der Chemieindustrie Kuraray Europe treibt geschlossene Rohstoffkreisläufe für Kunststoffe voran
17 July 202317 December 2024 No Sustainable Future Without Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) Why We Need Much More Political Recognition and Support for CCU
30 June 20234 October 2024 Monthly news from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), June 2023 Let's take a look at what happened in June 2023 at RCI
16 June 202317 December 2024 The Use of Food and Feed Crops for Bio-based Materials and the Related Effects on Food Security – Recognising Potential Benefits Renewable Carbon Initiative Publishes New Insights into a Hotly Debated Topic and Urges for Careful and Evidence-based Debates
31 May 202317 December 2024 Mehr Optionen für nachhaltige Verpackungen gefordert Wann gilt ein Verpackungsmaterial als nachhaltig? Ein Positionspapier der Renewable Carbon Initiative zeigt neben Rezyklaten weitere Möglichkeiten auf
30 May 20234 October 2024 Monthly news from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), May 2023 Let's take a look at what happened in May 2023 at RCI
17 May 202317 December 2024 Bio-based content, compostable plastics, and chemical recycling – many opportunities for more innovation and sustainability in the new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) The Renewable Carbon Initiative’s position paper highlights chances for the EU to lead the way to a sustainable packaging industry and to promote innovation
28 April 20234 October 2024 Monthly news from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), April 2023 Let's take a look at what happened in April 2023 at RCI
18 April 202317 December 2024 nova-experts introduced: Verena Roberts Project Manager Renewable Carbon Initiative - Coordination, Dissemination, and Communication
28 March 20234 October 2024 Monthly news from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), March 2023 Let's take a look at what happened in March 2023 at RCI
17 March 202317 December 2024 RCI Carbon Flows Report: Compilation of supply and demand of fossil and renewable carbon on a global and European level The new report provides a comprehensive understanding of today's carbon flows and what it means to replace fossil carbon with renewable carbon in the materials and chemicals sectors
27 February 20234 October 2024 Monthly news from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), February 2023 Lets take a look at what happened in February 2023 at RCI
24 February 202317 December 2024 What are natural polymers? The proposed definition of "natural polymers" and its impact on biopolymers in the context of the REACH restriction on microplastics
3 February 202317 December 2024 Braskem joins the Renewable Carbon Initiative Braskem (São Paulo, Brazil), the global leader in biobased polymer production, has joined the Renewable Carbon Initiative as part of its commitment to achieving carbon neutrality
1 February 20234 October 2024 Monthly news from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), January 2023 Lets take a look at what happened in January 2023 at RCI
26 January 202317 December 2024 New tailwind for renewable carbon plastics in EU policy? nova-Institute’s take on the recently published EU proposal for a Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation as well as the new policy framework for biobased, biodegradable and compostable plastics
13 January 202317 December 2024 The Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI) receives support ECP is one of the newest partner of the RCI
10 January 20234 October 2024 Monthly news from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), December 2022 Let’s take a look at what happened in December 2022 at RCI
24 November 202217 December 2024 Industry calls for action on Sustainable Carbon Cycles The Renewable Carbon Initiative strongly welcomes the European Commission’s communication on Sustainable Carbon Cycles and calls for implementation of important measures
Recycling paths are best walked jointly: This year’s Advanced Recycling Conference (ARC) showed the importance of collaboration From dissolution to enzymolysis, gasification, pyrolysis, solvolysis, and thermal depolymerisation, ARC 2022 introduced the versatile and innovative landscape of advanced recycling solutions that reach way beyond conventional recycling
3 November 202217 December 2024 nova-experts (re-)introduced: Michael Carus Founder and CEO of nova-Institute and Executive Manager of the Renewable Carbon Initiative
4 October 202217 December 2024 Celebrating two successful years with the first in-person general meeting of the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI) RCI’s member companies agree on ambitious goals for 2022/23 at the initiative’s second anniversary meeting in Cologne on 20 September
29 September 202217 December 2024 Givaudan and LanzaTech announce their collaboration on developing sustainable fragrance ingredients from renewable carbon Givaudan, a global industry leader in the world of scent and beauty, and LanzaTech NZ, Inc. (“LanzaTech”), an innovative Carbon Capture and Transformation (“CCT”) company have announced a collaboration for the development of sustainable fragrance ingredients from renewable carbon
16 August 202217 December 2024 Südzucker becomes member of the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI) Südzucker AG joined the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI) in July 2022
28 July 202217 December 2024 Renewable Carbon Initiative sees Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive revision as central The policy framework on bio-based, biodegradable and compostable plastics under the Circular Economy Package is expected to be published in November 2022
19 July 202217 December 2024 Renewable Carbon Initiative Steps up Policy Activities to Push for More Sustainable Carbon Use in the EU The Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI) welcomes several policy dossiers that promote more sustainable carbon use and provides recommendations for improvements
6 April 202217 December 2024 Clariant joins the Renewable Carbon Initiative Clariant has joined the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI) to promote the transition from fossil to renewable carbon and the use of renewable raw materials in the chemical industry
18 February 202217 December 2024 Clariant launches 100% bio-based surfactants range driving the transition towards renewable carbon Range of Vita surfactants & polyethylene glycols (PEGs) fully based on bio-based, renewable carbon from plants
16 February 202217 December 2024 Renewable Carbon as a Guiding Principle for Sustainable Carbon Cycles Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI) publishes a fundamental strategy paper on the defossilisation of the chemical and material industry with eleven policy recommendations
10 January 202217 December 2024 nova’s experts (re)introduced: Dipl.-Ing. Christopher vom Berg Executive Manager of the Renewable Carbon Initiative and Deputy Head Economy and Policy