27 March 202324 March 2023 Six Materials Nominated for the Innovation Award “Renewable Material of the Year 2023”New materials will enable sustainable products in areas such as textiles, cosmetics, packaging, as well as elastic and biodegradable materials for a variety of applications. Participants at the “Renewable Materials Conference” will vote for the winners
Sechs Materialien für den Innovationspreis „Renewable Material of the Year 2023“ nominiertNeue Materialien ermöglichen nachhaltige Produkte in Bereichen wie Textilien, Kosmetik, Verpackungen sowie elastische und biologisch abbaubare Materialien für eine Vielzahl von Anwendungen. Teilnehmende der „Renewable Materials Conference“ stimmen über die Gewinner ab
Value from waste(water) CO₂ – Invitation to the First Stakeholder Workshop on LCA and S-LCA of the WaterProof ProjectFree online webinar – 30 March 14:00-17:00h CET
17 March 202316 March 2023 RCI Carbon Flows Report: Compilation of supply and demand of fossil and renewable carbon on a global and European levelThe 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
RCI-Bericht: Kohlenstoffflüsse – Angebot und Nachfrage von fossilem und erneuerbarem Kohlenstoff in der globalen und europäischen WirtschaftDer neue Bericht bietet umfassende Erkenntnisse über die heutigen Kohlenstoffflüsse und die Bedeutung des Ersatzes von fossilem Kohlenstoff durch erneuerbaren Kohlenstoff im Material- und Chemiesektor
16 March 202316 March 2023 From Emission-made Shoes to Jet Fuels – Smart Innovations Make CO₂ the Feedstock of the FutureThe Conference on CO₂-based Fuels and Chemicals announces six nominees for the innovation award “Best CO₂ Utilisation 2023”
Von Turnschuhen aus CO₂-Emissionen bis hin zu Flugzeugtreibstoff – Intelligente Innovationen machen CO₂ zum Rohstoff der ZukunftDie Conference on CO₂-based Fuels and Chemicals gibt sechs Nominierte für den Innovationspreis „Best CO₂ Utilisation 2023“ bekannt
15 March 202314 March 2023 Bacteria-Based Cellulose Fibre NullarborTM (“No Trees“) Wins “Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year 2023” Award Against Strong CompetitionThe collaboration between Nanollose (AU) and Birla Cellulose (IN) with tree-free lyocell from bacterial cellulose called Nullarbor™ is the winning cellulose fibre innovation 2023, followed by Renewcell (SE) cellulose fibres made from 100 % textile waste, while Vybrana – the new generation banana fibre from Gencrest Bio Products (IN) won third place
Bakterien-basierte Cellulosefaser NullarborTM „keine Bäume“ gewinnt gegen starke Konkurrenz die Auszeichnung „Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year 2023“.Die Zusammenarbeit zwischen Nanollose (AU) und Birla Cellulose (IN) mit baumfreiem Lyocell aus bakterieller Cellulose namens Nullarbor™ ist die siegreiche Cellulosefaser-Innovation 2023, gefolgt von Renewcell (SE) Cellulosefasern aus 100% Textilabfällen, und Vybrana – die neue Generation von Bananenfasern von Gencrest Bio Products (IN) belegt den dritten Platz
13 March 202314 March 2023 nova-experts introduced: Vanessa KleinpeterOffice and Conference Management
2 March 202327 February 2023The global warming potential and the material utility of PET and bio-based PEF bottles over multiple recycling tripsRecent results show that deposit-based recycling systems significantly reduce the cumulative cradle-to-grave net GHG emissions for both bottle types
28 February 202328 February 2023 Free PEFerence Webinar on 21 March: From bio-based feedstocks to FDCA and PEF – And how can we keep PEF in the loop?Ed de Jong and Roy Visser (Avantium) will give a deep insight into the PEFerence project on 21 March 2023, 10:00 CET.
The Tech4Biowaste database: Getting biowaste conversion technologies out of the darkThe Tech4Biowaste database will be showcased online by its developers on 30 March 2023
27 February 20232 March 2023Monthly news from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), February 2023Lets take a look at what happened in February 2023 at RCI
24 February 202323 February 2023 Deep insights into bio- and CO₂-based solutions for polymersnova Session “Bio- and CO₂-based Polymers: Production, Trends 2022-2027 and the latest Policy Developments” - Workshop with nova experts from technology and markets, sustainability and policy
nova-experts (re)introduced: Dr. rer. nat. Pia SkoczinskiSenior Expert Technology & Markets, Industrial Biotechnology and Carbon Capture and Utilisation
What are natural polymers?The proposed definition of "natural polymers" and its impact on biopolymers in the context of the REACH restriction on microplastics
21 February 202320 February 2023Non-wood fibre is a new innovation frontier for Europe’s paper and board sector, shows nova-Institute studyCommissioned by Cepi, the new report concludes that the material streams hold potential to contribute to the sustainable growth of the pulp and paper sector
16 February 202314 February 2023 Cellulose Fibres Conference on 8-9 March 2023 in Cologne and onlineSession on Sustainability and Environmental Impacts - Sustainability and Concern for Environmental Impact are Driving Developments in the Textile Industry
15 February 202314 February 2023 The Future Sustainable Chemical and Materials Industry will be Based Entirely on Recycling, Biomass and CO₂From 23 to 25 May 2023, the brightest stars of renewable materials will meet in Siegburg/Cologne (Germany). More than 500 participants are expected to attend the "Renewable Materials Conference 2023" (www.renewable-materials.eu) – the meeting point for global leaders in industry, science, and politics
Die nachhaltige Chemie- und Werkstoffindustrie der Zukunft wird vollständig auf Recycling, Biomasse und CO₂ basierenVom 23. bis 25. Mai 2023 treffen sich die größten Stars der erneuerbaren Materialien in Siegburg/Köln (Deutschland). Mehr als 500 Teilnehmer werden zur „Renewable Materials Conference 2023“ (www.renewable-materials.eu) erwartet – dem Treffpunkt für weltweit führende Vertreter aus Industrie, Wissenschaft und Politik
13 February 202313 February 2023 Gaining momentum – Bio-based polymers grow at a CAGR of 14% between 2022 and 2027Report on the global bio-based polymer market 2022 – A deep and comprehensive insight into this dynamically growing market
Zunehmende Dynamik – Bio-basierte Polymere wachsen mit einer CAGR von 14% zwischen 2022 und 2027Zunehmende Dynamik – Bio-basierte Polymere wachsen mit einer CAGR von 14% zwischen 2022 und 2027
10 February 20238 February 2023Flue2Chem: Putting carbon waste to work for net zeroIndustry giants in the UK are joining forces in the first-ever cross-sector collaboration aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The Flue2Chem project aims to convert industrial waste gases into chemicals that can be used to manufacture superior and more sustainable consumer products
7 February 20236 February 2023 Only three weeks left – submit your Innovative Product now: The Innovation Award “Renewable Material of the Year 2023For the third time, a comprehensive award will be presented for the best renewable materials – which can be produced either from biomass, directly via CO₂ utilisation, or recycling
3 February 20237 February 2023 Taking Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) and Power-to-X to the next level – Final Program of the “Conference on CO₂-based Fuels and Chemicals 2023”Leading international experts meet at one of the world’s key events on Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) and Power-to-X from 19-20 April 2023 in Cologne, Germany, and online
Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) und Power-to-X auf erreicht die nächste Stufe – Das vollständige Programm der „Conference on CO₂-based Fuels and Chemicals 2023“Führende internationale Experten und Expertinnen treffen sich vom 19. bis 20. April 2023 in Köln zu einer der weltweit wichtigsten Veranstaltungen im Bereich der CO2-Nutzung, Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU), und Power-to-X
Braskem joins the Renewable Carbon InitiativeBraskem (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
2 February 20237 February 2023 From Fibre Production to Recycling and Policy – The Final Program of the Cellulose Fibres Conference 2023International experts will discuss hot topics along the entire cellulose fibre value chain at the upcoming Cellulose Fibres Conference, 8–9 March 2023 in Cologne and online
Von der Faserproduktion über Recycling bis hin zu politischen Rahmenbedingungen – Das finale Programm der Cellulose Fibres Conference 2023Internationale Experten und Expertinnen diskutieren auf der kommenden Cellulose Fibres Conference vom 8. bis 9. März 2023 in Köln und online aktuelle Themen entlang der gesamten Wertschöpfungskette der Cellulosefasern
1 February 20232 February 2023 Strengthening Bio-based Systems Through Concise Consumer Communication – The 3-CO ProjectStarting in February 2023, the new Horizon Europe research project 3-CO aims to improve sustainable consumption, performance and competitiveness in Europe’s bio-based systems by focusing on consumer-oriented labelling and certification schemes for industrial bio-based products
Bio-basierte Systeme durch verständliche Verbraucherkommunikation stärken – Das 3-CO ProjektIm Februar 2023 startet das Horizon Europe Forschungsprojekt 3-CO, das darauf abzielt, Konsum nachhaltiger zu gestalten und die Leistung und die Wettbewerbsfähigkeit europäischer bio-basierter Systeme zu verbessern. Hauptaugenmerk liegt dabei auf verbesserten verbraucherorientierten Kennzeichnungs- und Zertifizierungssysteme für industrielle bio-basierte Produkte
Monthly news from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), January 2023Lets take a look at what happened in January 2023 at RCI
26 January 20232 February 2023 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
24 January 202324 January 2023 Rewriting the Story of CO₂ – Call for Innovations “Best CO₂ Utilisation 2023”Innovators in the field of carbon capture and utilisation are invited to present their breakthrough technology or product at the Conference on CO2-based Fuels and Chemicals 2023. Applications for the CO2 Innovation Award “Best CO2 Utilisation 2023” are open until 13 February 2023
Die Geschichte des CO₂ neu schreiben – Aufruf zur Einreichung von Innovationen „Best CO₂ Utilisation 2023“Innovatoren aus dem Bereich der Carbon Capture and Utilisation sind eingeladen, ihre bahnbrechenden Technologien und Produkte auf der Conference on CO2-based Fuels and Chemicals 2023 vorzustellen. Bewerbungen für den CO2-Innovationspreis „Best CO2 Utilisation 2023“ sind bis zum 13. Februar 2023 möglich
23 January 202320 January 2023 Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year 2023 – From Hygiene Products, Sustainability Improved Technologies to Cellulose from Textile Waste and Banana Production WasteSix award nominees will present promising sustainable solutions for the industry in the field of cellulose fibres value chains. The full innovation potential of the cellulose fibre industry will be displayed to a wide audience in Cologne (Germany), and online
„Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year 2023“ – Von Hygieneprodukten und nachhaltigen Technologien bis hin zu Cellulose aus Altkleidern und BananenproduktionsabfällenSechs Nominierte stellen vielversprechende nachhaltige Lösungen entlang der gesamten industriellen Wertschöpfungskette der Cellulosefasern vor. Das gesamte Innovationspotenzial der Cellulosefaser-Industrie wird in Köln und online einem breiten Publikum vorgestellt
nova-experts introduced: Luciano Proto Cassina – M.Sc. Bioeconomy and Agricultural EconomicsBioeconomy Policy – Strategy – Techno-Economic Evaluation
10 January 20236 February 2023 Submit Your Innovative Product now: The Innovation Award “Renewable Material of the Year 2023For the third time, a comprehensive award will be presented for the best renewable materials – which can be produced either from biomass, directly via CO₂ utilisation, or recycling
Monthly news from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), December 2022Let’s take a look at what happened in December 2022 at RCI
9 January 20239 January 2023 Successful completion of the iMulch project – Impact of agricultural mulch films on terrestrial ecosystemsiMulch investigated the impact of plastics on organisms, soil functions, drainage systems and adjacent water bodies
Erfolgreicher Abschluss des iMulch-Projektes – Einfluss landwirtschaftlicher Mulchfolien auf terrestrische ÖkosystemeiMulch untersuchte die Auswirkungen von Kunststoffen auf Organismen, Bodenfunktionen, Drainagesysteme und angrenzende Gewässer
20 December 20229 January 2023 Leading international experts meet at one of the world’s key events on Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) and Power-to-XOn 19-20 April 2023 in Cologne, Germany, and online. The preliminary program of the “Conference on CO₂-based Fuels and Chemicals 2023” is online. Take a look!
Führende internationale Experten treffen sich auf einer der weltweit wichtigsten Veranstaltungen zu Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) und Power-to-XAm 19. und 20. April 2023 in Köln und online. Das vorläufige Programm der "Conference on CO2-based Fuels and Chemicals 2023" ist online. Schauen Sie rein!
19 December 202214 December 2022Global bioplastics production defies challenges by showing significant increaseAfter a stagnation of the overall plastics production in 2020, mainly due to challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, there is now a new momentum for global bioplastics production
Produktion von Biokunststoffen legt deutlich zuTrotz der vielen Herausforderungen rechnet European Bioplastics mit einer deutlichen Steigerung der globalen Produktionskapazitäten für Biokunststoffe
14 December 20229 January 2023 The Success Story of Cellulose Fibres Continues – First Peaks Into the Program of the Upcoming Cellulose Fibres Conference 2023 Available The Presentations Will Introduce the Latest Development in the Sustainable Circular Industry. 8-9 March, 2023 in Cologne, Germany and Online
Die Erfolgsgeschichte der Cellulosefasern schreitet fort – Erste Einblicke in das Programm der kommenden Cellulose Fibres Conference 2023 (CFC) verfügbarDie Vorträge stellen die neuesten Entwicklungen der nachhaltigen Kreislaufwirtschaft vor. 8.-9. März 2023 in Köln und online