Monthly news from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), June 2023Foaming Agent Systems and Additivs
The foaming agent systems developed by TRAMACO and distributed under the brand name TRACEL® react as chemical, endo- or exothermic foaming and nucleating agents. Upon heating, the reaction generates gas, which is dissolved in the polymer and leads to foaming of the plastic
ArcelorMittal and LanzaTech announce first ethanol samples from commercial flagship carbon capture and utilisation facility in Ghent, Belgium
Facility employing LanzaTech’s cutting-edge carbon recycling process couples decarbonization technology with chemical production to advance EU’s 2030 Climate Target Plan and a circular economy
Free Webinar on the Life Cycle Assessment of Avantium’s PEFUPM Specialty Papers and Fiorini co-create a new highly moisture and grease resistant, fibre-based pet food sack
Working in partnership with Fiorini Packaging, the specialist manufacturer of industrial paper sacks, UPM Specialty Papers has co-created a sustainable, fibre-based sack suitable for pet food applications of up to 20 kg. Already available to order from Fiorini, a sample of the new sack will be showcased on the UPM Specialty Papers stand at Interpack 2023
Simulation of Miscanthus- and Sorghum-based resilient value chains in the Danube Region
Can the value chains in the Danube macro-region be more sustainable and resilient against disruptions such as pandemics? How modelling could help to simulate the economic viability of developing Miscanthus and Sorghum based value chains in that region?
Vollebak releases “first piece of clothing ever” coloured with black algae dye
Experimental clothing brand Vollebak and biomaterials company Living Ink have teamed up to create a T-shirt using black dye made from algae instead of petroleum, in what they say marks a major breakthrough for sustainable fashion
USask-developed bio-glitter ‘green’ alternative to persistent plastics
In everything from shiny gift wrapping to kids’ dance costumes to makeup for adults heading to parties, glitter is everywhere this time of year. But custodians and environmentalists hate the stuff, because it’s almost impossible to clean up, both indoors and especially outdoors
AIMPLAS’ reactive extrusion pilot line is ready to produce bio-based nanomaterials for agricultural and food packaging solutions within the BIOMAC project
After two years of work, the BIOMAC project is ready to offer its services to the best European small and medium enterprises, as well as Research Centers working in the field of bio-nanomaterials
Balena Steps Out with 100% Biodegradable Footwear
With the debut of its cinnamon-scented slides – made entirely out of Balena's game-changing, fully compostable and biodegradable material – the company is setting new standards for durable, flexible and sustainable alternatives to plastics in fashion
PANGAIA launches its new generation activewear 3.0 made from bio-based materials and chooses EVO® yarn, produced and distributed by Fulgar
For the launch of its new Activewear 3.0 collection, Materials Science Brand PANGAIA has chosen EVO® bio-based yarn by Fulgar, the leading global group in the manufacture of man-made fibres
TotalEnergies Corbion and BGF officialize their long-term collaboration
Be Good Friends (BGF) and TotalEnergies Corbion, have entered a long-term collaborative arrangement for application development and the supply of Luminy® PLA. Both leading bioplastic companies are focused on the development and production of biodegradable materials and products
EU report flags ‘crucial role’ of bioeconomy for energy and food security
With Russia’s war in Ukraine, the European Commission is rediscovering the virtues of bioeconomy for the EU’s energy independence and food security. But it also acknowledges that trade-offs need to be addressed in order to avoid harming the environment
Sponsors
Events
