31 May 202331 May 2023 Strong Interest in Renewable Materials: Record Conference Attendance and Three Winners of the “Renewable Material of the Year 2023” Innovation Award465 participants from 32 countries attended the Renewable Materials Conference in Siegburg (near Cologne, Germany). The winners of the Innovation Award are bio-based and biodegradable elastic materials from KUORI (CH), carbon-light yeast oil COLIPI (DE) and the plastic-free natural polymer traceless® (DE). Meanwhile, not investing in renewable materials is becoming a relevant risk. Is your strategy to move away from fossil carbon ready?
Großes Interesse an erneuerbaren Materialien: Rekordbeteiligung an der Konferenz und drei Gewinner des Innovationspreises “Renewable Material of the Year 2023”465 Teilnehmer aus 32 Ländern besuchten die Konferenz für erneuerbare Materialien in Siegburg (bei Köln). Die Gewinner des Innovationspreises sind bio-basierte und biologisch abbaubare elastische Materialien von KUORI (CH), das CO2-arme Hefeöl COLIPI (DE) und das plastikfreie Naturpolymer traceless® (DE). Nicht in erneuerbare Materialien zu investieren wird zu einem relevanten Risiko. Haben Sie schon eine Strategie für die Abkehr vom fossilen Kohlenstoff?
Mehr Optionen für nachhaltige Verpackungen gefordertWann gilt ein Verpackungsmaterial als nachhaltig? Ein Positionspapier der Renewable Carbon Initiative zeigt neben Rezyklaten weitere Möglichkeiten auf
30 May 20231 June 2023Monthly news from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), May 2023Let's take a look at what happened in May 2023 at RCI
19 May 202329 May 2023 nova-Experts indroduced: Dr. Lars KrauseTechnology & Markets - Advanced Recycling - Content Management
17 May 202316 May 2023Bio-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
Biobasierte Inhaltsstoffe, kompostierbare Kunststoffe und chemisches Recycling – viele Chancen für mehr Innovation und Nachhaltigkeit in der neuen Verordnung über Verpackungen und Verpackungsabfälle (PPWR)Das Positionspapier der Renewable Carbon Initiative zeigt Möglichkeiten auf, wie die EU den Weg für eine nachhaltige Verpackungsindustrie ebnen und Innovationen fördern kann
4 May 20234 May 2023 The Chemical and Plastics Industry Will Need to Replace 1 Gt of Fossil Carbon per Year with Renewable Carbon from Biomass, CO2 and Recycling to Net-ZeroThe upcoming Renewable Materials Conference, 23-25 May in Siegburg/Cologne (Germany) promises to be a one-of-a-kind event that provides a platform for showcasing the impressive achievements in the field of renewable materials. The conference will bring together experts, stakeholders, and industry leaders to discuss latest developments and share their visions and strategies for the future
Die Chemie- und Kunststoffindustrie müssen 1 Gt fossilen Kohlenstoff pro Jahr durch erneuerbaren Kohlenstoff aus Biomasse, CO₂ und Recycling ersetzen, um eine Netto-Null-Emission zu erreichenDie bevorstehende Renewable Materials Conference, die vom 23. bis 25. Mai in Siegburg/Köln (Deutschland) stattfinden wird, verspricht eine einzigartige Veranstaltung zu werden und eine Plattform für die Präsentation der beeindruckenden Errungenschaften auf dem Gebiet erneuerbarer Materialien. Die Konferenz bringt Experten, Interessenvertreter und Branchenführer zusammen, um neueste Entwicklungen zu diskutieren und Visionen und Strategien für die Zukunft auszutauschen
3 May 20234 May 2023 Smart Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) Technologies and Materials Defossilise the EconomyWith a current capacity of over 1.3 million tonnes for CO₂-based products and steadily growing demand, smart Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) technologies are helping to establish CO2 as a renewable carbon feedstock. Many of these innovations have been introduced at the Conference on CO2-based Fuels and Chemicals 2023
Smarte Technologien und Materialien aus dem Bereich der Kohlenstoffabscheidung und -verwertung (CCU) defossilisieren die WirtschaftMit einer aktuellen Kapazität von rund 1,3 Millionen Tonnen für CO₂-basierte Produkte und einer stetig wachsenden Nachfrage, tragen intelligente Technologien aus dem Bereich der Kohlenstoffabscheidung und -verwertung (CCU) dazu bei, CO2 als Quelle für erneuerbaren Kohlenstoff zu etablieren. Viele dieser Innovationen wurden auf der Conference on CO2-bases Fuels and Chemicals 2023 vorgestellt
28 April 202328 April 2023Monthly news from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), April 2023Let's take a look at what happened in April 2023 at RCI
27 April 202327 April 2023 “Best CO₂ Utilisation 2023” Innovation Award – Three winning CCU solutions open the road to transition away from fossil resourcesCarbon dioxide is a renewable resource able to replace fossil carbon. CellCO2, Arkeon and Ultra-low Carbon Concrete showcase the versatility of carbon capture and utilisation (CCU) solutions
Innovationspreis „Best CO₂-Utilisation 2023“ – Drei prämierte CCU-Lösungen ebnen den Weg zur Abkehr von fossilen RessourcenKohlendioxid ist eine erneuerbare Ressource, die fossilen Kohlenstoff erfolgreich ersetzen kann. Die Innovationen CellCO₂, Arkeon und Ultra-low Carbon Concrete zeigen die Vielfalt der Lösungen zur Kohlenstoffabscheidung und -nutzung (CCU)
18 April 202326 April 2023 nova-experts introduced: Verena RobertsProject Manager Renewable Carbon Initiative - Coordination, Dissemination, and Communication
28 March 202328 March 2023Monthly news from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), March 2023Let's take a look at what happened in March 2023 at RCI
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
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
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 2023What are natural polymers?The proposed definition of "natural polymers" and its impact on biopolymers in the context of the REACH restriction on microplastics
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
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 20232 February 2023Braskem 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
1 February 20232 March 2023Monthly 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
16 January 202312 January 2023bioplastics MAGAZINE will soon rebrand under the new name “Renewable Carbon Plastics”Editorial focus will include topics of CCU and Advanced Recycling in the context of plastic materials
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
30 November 202230 November 2022 Countdown for abstracts: Only two weeks left to submit your abstract for the Renewable Materials Conference 2023 (RMC)The brightest stars of Renewable Materials meet in Siegburg/Cologne (Germany), 23-25 May 2023. The unique concept of presenting all renewable material solutions at one event hits the mark: bio-based, CO2-based and recycled are the only alternatives to fossil-based chemicals and materials www.renewable-materials.eu
Countdown für Abstracts: Nur noch zwei Wochen Zeit, um Ihr Abstract für die Renewable Materials Conference 2023 (RMC) einzureichenVom 23. bis 25. Mai 2023 treffen sich in Siegburg bei Köln die Stars der erneuerbaren Materialien. Das einzigartige Konzept, alle erneuerbaren Lösungen auf einer Veranstaltung zu präsentieren, trifft ins Schwarze: Bio-basiert, CO2-basiert und recycelt sind die einzigen Alternativen zu fossil-basierten Chemikalien und Materialien www.renewable-materials.eu
24 November 202223 November 2022 Industry calls for action on Sustainable Carbon CyclesThe 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 collaborationFrom 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
Gemeinsam für den Fortschritt des Recyclings: Die diesjährige Advanced Recycling Conference (ARC) machte deutlich, wie wichtig Zusammenarbeit istVon der Dissolution bis zur Enzymolyse, Gasifizierung, Pyrolyse, Solvolyse und thermischen Depolymerisation – die ARC 2022 präsentierte die Vielfalt innovativer Advanced Recycling-Lösungen, die weit über das herkömmliche Recycling hinaus reichen
19 July 202219 July 2022 Renewable Carbon Initiative Steps up Policy Activities to Push for More Sustainable Carbon Use in the EUThe Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI) welcomes several policy dossiers that promote more sustainable carbon use and provides recommendations for improvements
4 May 20224 May 2022 CO2 Reduction Potential of the Chemical Industry through Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU)Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), CO2 Value Europe (CVE) and nova-Institute publish a study showing the CO2 reduction potential of the chemical industry through CCU
3 May 20223 May 2022 nova-Institute steps up policy activities to push for more renewable carbonA well-balanced policy framework is needed to achieve a sustainable chemical industry in a timeframe to still reach the Paris climate goals
16 February 202216 February 2022 Renewable Carbon as a Guiding Principle for Sustainable Carbon CyclesRenewable Carbon Initiative (RCI) publishes a fundamental strategy paper on the defossilisation of the chemical and material industry with eleven policy recommendations
16 December 202116 December 2021 Political Tailwind for Alternative Carbon SourcesMore than 30 leading pioneers of the chemical and material sector welcome the latest political papers from Brussels, Berlin and Düsseldorf
3 December 202130 November 2021World BioEconomy Forum awards 2021; winners to unfold their stories in panel discussionThe Awards recognise special efforts made by companies and individuals in an effort to promote and enhance the global circular bioeconomy
12 November 202110 November 2021Unilever macht Schluss mit schmutzigen SaubermachernErstes Waschmittel mit recyceltem CO2
28 October 202128 October 2021 The Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI) celebrates its first anniversaryLooking back at a successful first year with a tripled membership count and presenting clear goals and ambitions for the second year
11 October 202111 October 2021 Does your innovation have what it takes for the innovation award “Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year 2022”?International Conference on Cellulose Fibres 2022, 2-3 February in Cologne, Germany and online – Call for Innovations – Six nominees will get the chance to present their unique products
30 August 20219 September 2021 RCI members advocate policy analysis and focused implementation of the renewable carbon strategyThe Renewable Carbon Initiative is joining forces to pave the way for the transformation from fossil to renewable materials!
21 July 20219 September 2021 Reusable – yes, absolutely!If there is a system change, then do it properly: without crude oil. New reusable systems only with raw materials from biomass, CO2 and recycling!
11 May 20219 September 2021 Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI) publishes comic strip and videos to introduce renewable carbon to allNora and her FlyPhone, BioBTX, Stahl and nova-Institute explain the renewable carbon concept in new formats for B2C and B2B
3 May 202118 June 2021Stahl launches NuVera® breakthrough renewable carbon polyurethanes rangeNovel building blocks allow the development of biomass-based and/or captured carbon-based polyurethane polymers
8 April 20219 September 2021 Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI) draws worldwide attentionFrom international brands to leading chemical and bioeconomy companies to innovative start-ups for CO2 utilisation, companies are collaborating to guide a smart transition from fossil carbon to renewable carbon
26 November 20209 September 2021UPM joins the Renewable Carbon Initiative to change the foundation of chemical industryJust as the energy industry is converting to renewable sources, renewable carbon will become the new foundation of chemical and material industries in the future