VTT finds unprecedented extensible limits for formable cellulose-based food packaging to replace single-use plastic
In a pilot-scale study, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has obtained unprecedented maximum limits of its highly extensible formable cellulose-based webs used for rigid packaging applications
Sustainable gliding surfaces for skis & co.: through the winter sports season without microplastics
Hof University of Applied Sciences experts are currently researching sustainable gliding surfaces made from biodegradable bioplastics to replace the existing components on snowboards, skis and water sports equipment
AFRY engineering partner in biorefinery project turning harmful seaweed into valuable products
Origin by Ocean and AFRY have entered a collaborative engineering collaboration to plan an industrial-scale biorefinery for processing bio-based seaweed products in Finland. The conceptual study phases aim to define production concepts and the steps required to construct a biorefinery. Origin by Ocean’s first algae biorefinery in Finland is projected to reach full production capacity by 2027
Husky Wins Plastics Industry Association Bioplastics Innovation Award
The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) announced Husky Technologies (Husky), as the winner of PLASTICS’ 2023 Innovation in Bioplastics Award. The announcement came as part of PLASTICS’ eighth annual, online #BioplasticsWeek awareness and education event
UFOP publishes status report “Biodiesel & Co. 2022/2023”
The report makes clear that the EU Commission is overtaking itself with its proposals within the framework of the "Green Deal", but at the same time is putting on the brakes when it comes to practical implementation and impact assessments in the member states
Only six weeks left: Call for Abstracts – Renewable Materials Conference 2024
The brightest stars of Renewable Materials meet in Siegburg/Cologne (Germany), 11-13 June 2024. The Number One Meeting Point for Global Leaders in Industry, Academia and Policy. 465 Participants from 32 Countries Joined the Past Conference
Protection for snow and ice: Cellulosic LENZING™ fibers offer solution for preservation of glacier mass
Glacier protection rethought: Geotextiles are already widely used to protect snow and ice on glaciers from melting. The use of nonwovens made from cellulosic LENZING™ fibers is now achieving a sustainable turnaround
The Green Energy Transition Must Happen Roughly Three Times Faster than Previous Fuel Transitions to Maintain a Livable Planet
New publication titled 'The Energy Transition Blueprint' by Boston Consulting Group shows that Investing in Low-Carbon Energy Can Improve Energy Sustainability, Affordability, and Security
Information for a broad audience – New handbook summarises the impact of bio-based and biodegradable plastics on existing waste management systems
This handbook plays a crucial role in raising awareness, providing knowledge, and promoting sustainable practices related to bio-based and biodegradable plastics
AIMPLAS turns poultry feather waste into sustainable foams suitable for hydroponic crop systems
AIMPLAS is working on the development of new foams made with poultry feathers for sustainable hydroponic crop systems within the framework of UNLOCK, an initiative funded by the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme
nova-Institute, Plastics Europe and European Bioplastics join forces on bio-based polymers and plastics production data
The data is based on nova-Institute’s annually published bio-based polymers capacity and production data and adapted to the scope of the historical Plastics Europe data on plastics production as well as the scope of European Bioplastics
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