2 November 20211 November 2021 Europe and US are leading innovation in plastic recycling and alternative plastics globally, patent data shows Of all recycling technologies, chemical and biological methods generated highest level of patenting activity
Patentdaten: Europa und die USA bei Innovationen im Kunststoffrecycling und bei alternativen Kunststofftechnologien weltweit führend Aktuell entfallen die meisten Erfindungen auf chemische und biologische Verfahren
29 October 202129 October 2021 nova’s experts (re)introduced: Lara Dammer Head of the „Economy & Policy“ Department
Global Chemical Companies Collaborate in Pivotal Move to Net-Zero Major chemical sector companies and the World Economic Forum are establishing a breakthrough, pre-competitive development platform to accelerate net-zero climate technologies
Neste und Ravago beabsichtigen Gründung eines Joint Ventures für chemisches Recycling von Kunststoffabfällen Die neue Anlage basiert auf der Weiterentwicklung der thermochemischen Verflüssigungstechnologie des US-amerikanischen Unternehmens Alterra Energy
28 October 202128 October 2021 The Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI) celebrates its first anniversary Looking back at a successful first year with a tripled membership count and presenting clear goals and ambitions for the second year
Shell and Pryme sign strategic plastic waste to chemicals cooperation agreement Pryme to begin supply of pyrolysis oil to Shell in 2022
Shell: Kooperation mit Pryme beim Kunststoffrecycling Pryme wird seine Lieferungen über Pyrolyse-Öl an Shell in 2022 starten
CRI chemical plant project in China will recycle 150.000 tons of CO2 per year to make materials for solar panels Both companies plan to produce 100,000 tons of methanol annually and is expected to begin its operation in 2023
LANXESS bringt nachhaltigen Hochleistungs-Kunststoff auf den Markt Unter dem Namen Durethan BLUEBKV60H2.0EF bietet LANXESS ein neues, besonders nachhaltiges Compound für die Kreislaufwirtschaft an
LANXESS launches sustainable high-performance plastic The specialty chemicals company’s latest product is Durethan BLUEBKV60H2.0EF to take another major step to circular economy
Kompostierbare Kunststoff-Alternative: OTTO ist Exklusivpartner von traceless Pilottest mit biologisch abbaubaren Versandtüten in Planung
27 October 202122 October 2021 Renewcell and Kelheim Fibres form collaboration to establish a European closed loop for fashion Both companies will collaborate on developing commercial scale production of superior quality viscose fibers from up to 10,000 tonnes of Renewcell’s 100% textile recycled material Circulose® annually
Kooperation: Renewcell und Kelheim Fibres treiben Kreislaufwirtschaft in der Europäischen Textilwirtschaft voran Beide Unternehmen wollen gemeinsam eine großtechnische Produktion von hochwertigen Viskosefasern aus bis zu 10.000 Tonnen des 100%igen Textilrecyclats Circulose® von Renewcell pro Jahr aufbauen
Neste and Ravago plan to set up a joint venture to focus on chemical recycling of waste plastic New facility is built upon the advancement of the thermochemical liquefaction technology of US-based Alterra Energy
How a bacterium may help solve the plastic pollution crisis Researchers from Nara Institute of Science and Technology find that the bacterium Ideonella sakaiensis can not only degrade petroleum-based plastics but can also sustainably produce biodegradable plastics
26 October 202126 October 2021 Free webinar: Value from CO2: The power of Biotechnology 23 November 2021, 14:00–17:00 h CET – Final agenda available!
Accelerating electrification with the “Cracker of the Future” Consortium Today the “Cracker of the Future” consortium announces two new members and accelerating the development of a game changing technology for the electrification of the steam cracking process. This enables a revolutionary decrease in greenhouse gas emissions
Repsol + Versalis: Beteiligung am Konsortium “Cracker of the Future” Das “Cracker of the Future” Konsortium freut sich über zwei neue Mitglieder und kann seine wegweisende Entwicklung zur Verstromung des Steamcrackerverfahrens derart steigern, dass eine revolutionäre Einsparung von Klimagas-Emissionen möglich wird
Gentechnikfreie, teilweise biobasierte Zwischensohle für Wanderschuhe Erster Outdoor-Sportschuh aus überwiegend biobasierten und recycelten Materialien
GMO-free, partially bio-based midsole for hiking boots First outdoor sports shoe made predominantly from bio-based and recycled materials
25 October 202120 October 2021 bp and LANXESS join forces on renewable raw materials for plastics production Partners to produce high-performance plastics for example in various e-mobility applications
bp und LANXESS bündeln Kräfte bei erneuerbaren Rohstoffen für die Kunststoffproduktion Partner wollen Hochleistungskunststoffe für die zahlreichen Anwendungen der Elektromobilität produzieren
22 October 202119 October 2021 “CIRCULAR FOAM” Project: Covestro aims to close material cycle for rigid foams used in refrigerators and buildings Development of innovative chemical recycling processes for rigid polyurethane foams as key to circular economy
“CIRCULAR FOAM”-Projekt: Covestro will Stoffkreisläufe für Hartschäume aus Kühlgeräten und Gebäuden schließen Entwicklung innovativer chemischer Recyclingverfahren für Polyurethan-Hartschäume als Schlüssel zur Kreislaufwirtschaft
Dow commercializes recyclable toothpaste packaging Coupled with responsible disposal and recycling infrastructure, this solution could help reduce the number of used toothpaste tubes entering landfills
Carbios launches industrial demonstration plant for its unique enzymatic recycling technology First tests were successfully completed, reflecting the scalability of the process
21 October 202119 October 2021 Deal with Nestlé sees first plant in Mexico for full circularity of food grade plastic packaging Nestlé Mexico, Greenback and Enval are to install the first plant in Mexico to achieve full circularity of food grade plastic packaging
Forschungspolitische Empfehlungen zum chemischen Kunststoffrecycling Der Verband der Chemischen Industrie (VCI), DECHEMA und PlasticsEurope Deutschland (PED) skizzieren in einem gemeinsamen Papier Wege zur Umsetzung
Research gives new meaning to fish-net stockings Innovation project looks to create clothing fibres from seafood processing waste
20 October 202115 October 2021 Partnership between Dow and Haldor Topsoe will turn waste plastics into circular plastics Plans include Dow to proceed with the design and engineering for a 10,000 ton per year market development unit using Haldor Topsoe’s PureStepTM technology to purify pyrolysis oil feedstock derived from waste plastics for use in circular products
Feds will consider regulating chemical recycling sector The U.S. EPA is accepting comments on potential regulation of chemical recycling technologies until Nov. 8
19 October 202115 October 2021 HEXPOL TPE präsentiert ressourcenschonende Materialien auf der Fakuma 2021 Neben seinen neuen, für den Automobilinnenraum geeigneten thermoplastischen Elastomeren mit Rezyklatanteil präsentiert Hexpol TPE u.a. Kork-Composites und biobasierte TPEs
Lactips launches “Plastic Free Paper” The first paper packaging solution that is free from plastic or controversial substances and fully recyclable and compostable
ExxonMobil to build its first large-scale plastic waste advanced recycling facility Plans underway for up to 500,000 metric tons annually of advanced recycling capacity to be added by year-end 2026 across multiple sites
18 October 202113 October 2021 TotalEnergies Doubles its Recycled Plastic Production Capacity in France Plastics’ end-of-life is a crucial topic, which is why TotalEnergies is actively involved in plastics recycling as part of its circular economy approach
Dow expands global capabilities for circular plastics, with initial products available for customers in 2022 Company on-track to secure key third-party certifications for assuring circular plastic products to its customers
15 October 202112 October 2021 The Shortest Path To Circular Plastics Is Through The Chemical Companies Large multinational producers of plastic materials are a core part of a circular future because they can either directly trace their formation back to fossil-oil companies or have significant collaborations with fossil-oil interests
14 October 202112 October 2021 Enzyme sollen helfen, den Kunststoff PET wiederzuverwerten Das französische Start-up Carbios hat eine Demonstrationsanlage eröffnet und hofft, das weltweite Angebot an Recycling-Optionen zu erweitern
A French company is using enzymes to recycle one of the most common single-use plastics French startup Carbios just opened a demonstration plant - and hopes to expand the world’s menu of recycling options
13 October 20219 October 2021 Achieving Net Zero Greenhouse Gas Emission Plastics RWTH Aachen researchers have presented a sustainable model for plastics production and waste treatment which could achieve plastic production with net-zero greenhouse gas emissions more affordable than expected
Netto-Null-Emissionen sind möglich Studie von RWTH Aachen und ETH Zürich in der Zeitschrift Science veröffentlicht
good natured® and Jones Healthcare Group™ are Transforming Canada’s Pharmaceutical Industry with Innovative Plant-based Packaging New plant-based solution allows Jones to optimize its package design, removes chemicals of concern and ensures its packaging is readily recyclable in most households across North America
12 October 20217 October 2021 Cooperation in the recycling of plastic waste: Covestro and Interseroh to jointly establish value-adding cycles The goal is a resource-efficient circular economy
Kooperation beim Recycling von Kunststoffabfällen: Covestro und Interseroh wollen gemeinsam Wertschöpfungskreisläufe aufbauen Ziel ist eine ressourceneffiziente Kreislaufwirtschaft
11 October 20216 October 2021 Rowa: Schwarzmasterbatch aus PA-Rezyklat und Altreifen Substitut für Industrieruße verleiht Kunststoffen eine schwarze Färbung, UV-Schutz und kann Opazität erzeugen
7 October 20211 October 2021 Woodly produces clear plastic packaging made from wood “We make achieving sustainability goals possible for large companies”
CarbonSmart Inside and Out LanzaTech leads the way in getting consumer goods from recycled carbon to market
4 October 202129 September 2021 MICHELIN’s airless tire, tested and approved! Michelin to make tyres containing recycled plastic by 2024 - MICHELIN Uptis, the airless prototype tire was fitted to the e-Mini at the Munich Motor Show, was unanimously approved. The proof on video!