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9 November 20217 November 2021

Closed loop recycling in Europe: What helps and what hinders?

The new EU Circular Economy Action Plan is one of the main building blocks of the European Green Deal for a climate-neutral, resource-efficient and competitive economy

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Axens and Sumitomo Chemical Achieve Historical Landmark with the First Waste-based Polyolefin Production

This initiative opens the path for plastics sustainability, promotes the adoption of the circular economy in Japan, and significantly cuts the value chain's GHG emissions

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5 November 20211 November 2021

Toppan FutureCard Certified as Sustainable

Using current industry benchmarks, cards made from bio-sourced, recycled, chlorine-free or ocean plastics will carry the sustainable card badge if they significantly reduce energy- or material consumption

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New refinery to turn used tyres into advanced biofuels

The plant will be operational early next year and will be the first in Spain and the largest in Europe capable of transforming the product into advanced biofuel and other high-quality secondary raw materials

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4 November 202130 October 2021

Fraunhofer CCPE publishes position paper and research programme on plastics recycling

The focus is on chemical recycling processes, industry activities and the Fraunhofer competence landscape in plastics recycling

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Fraunhofer CCPE veröffentlicht Positionspapier und Forschungsprogramm zum Recycling von Kunststoffen

Schwerpunkt liegt auf chemischen Recyclingverfahren, aktuellen Industrieaktivitäten sowie einem Überblick zu den Fraunhofer-Kompetenzen im Kunststoff-Recycling

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New Organics Recycling Program Allows Cortec® Corporation to Use Its Own Compostable Bags!

Eco Film® Bags are certified compostable under BPI certificate #890974 for disposal in a commercial composting facility

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LLNL researchers turn to bioengineered bacteria to increase U.S. supply of rare earth metals

To help increase the U.S. supply of rare earth metals, a Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) team has created a new way to recover rare earths using bioengineered bacteria

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Protein filtert seltene Erden aus Elektronikschrott

Ein Protein aus Bakterien löst gleich zwei zentrale Probleme beim Recycling der kritischen Rohstoffe. Dadurch könnten seltene Erden vielleicht sogar aus Asche gewonnen werden

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Call for Early Adopters of Cellulosic Climate Positive HeiQ AeoniQ Yarn

New fiber, derived from third generation cellulosic biopolymers, is advancing to pilot production prior to mass commercialization

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3 November 202128 October 2021

Luminy® PLA made from chemically recycled feedstock now commercially available

Total Corbion PLA is already receiving and depolymerizing reprocessed PLA waste, which is then purified and polymerized to produce virgin Luminy® PLA

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LyondellBasell offers CirculenRenew with measured and certified C14 content worldwide

Polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE) with certified renewable content

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2 November 202127 October 2021

Coca-Cola Collaborates with Tech Partners to Create Bottle Prototype Made from 100% Plant-Based Sources

New technology for the first sustainable beverage packaging material signals a step-change in the commercial viability of the biomaterial

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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

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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

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29 October 202129 October 2021

nova’s experts (re)introduced: Lara Dammer

Head of the „Economy & Policy“ Department

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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

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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

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28 October 202117 December 2024

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

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Shell and Pryme sign strategic plastic waste to chemicals cooperation agreement

Pryme to begin supply of pyrolysis oil to Shell in 2022

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Shell: Kooperation mit Pryme beim Kunststoffrecycling

Pryme wird seine Lieferungen über Pyrolyse-Öl an Shell in 2022 starten

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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

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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

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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

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Kompostierbare Kunststoff-Alternative: OTTO ist Exklusivpartner von traceless

Pilottest mit biologisch abbaubaren Versandtüten in Planung

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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!

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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

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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

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Gentechnikfreie, teilweise biobasierte Zwischensohle für Wanderschuhe

Erster Outdoor-Sportschuh aus überwiegend biobasierten und recycelten Materialien

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GMO-free, partially bio-based midsole for hiking boots

First outdoor sports shoe made predominantly from bio-based and recycled materials

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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

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bp und LANXESS bündeln Kräfte bei erneuerbaren Rohstoffen für die Kunststoffproduktion

Partner wollen Hochleistungskunststoffe für die zahlreichen Anwendungen der Elektromobilität produzieren

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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

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“CIRCULAR FOAM”-Projekt: Covestro will Stoffkreisläufe für Hartschäume aus Kühlgeräten und Gebäuden schließen

Entwicklung innovativer chemischer Recyclingverfahren für Polyurethan-Hartschäume als Schlüssel zur Kreislaufwirtschaft

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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

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Carbios launches industrial demonstration plant for its unique enzymatic recycling technology

First tests were successfully completed, reflecting the scalability of the process

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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

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Forschungspolitische Empfehlungen zum chemischen Kunststoffrecycling

Der Verband der Chemischen Industrie (VCI), DECHEMA und PlasticsEurope Deutschland (PED) skizzieren in einem gemeinsamen Papier Wege zur Umsetzung

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Research gives new meaning to fish-net stockings

Innovation project looks to create clothing fibres from seafood processing waste

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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

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Feds will consider regulating chemical recycling sector

The U.S. EPA is accepting comments on potential regulation of chemical recycling technologies until Nov. 8

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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

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Lactips launches “Plastic Free Paper”

The first paper packaging solution that is free from plastic or controversial substances and fully recyclable and compostable

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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

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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

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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