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5 October 202229 September 2022

BUCHA BIO Accelerates Manufacturing Plans for Biobased Materials with $1.1M Raise

Biomaterials science innovator BUCHA BIO is announcing an oversubscribed $1.1 million Seed Round

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4 October 202217 December 2024

Celebrating two successful years with the first in-person general meeting of the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI)

RCI’s member companies agree on ambitious goals for 2022/23 at the initiative’s second anniversary meeting in Cologne on 20 September

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30 September 20225 October 2022

Making the most of sustainable biomass – certification schemes and labels developed in new EU research projects

nova-Institut GmbH announces its participation in two new HORIZON Europe projects – STAR4BBS and BIORECER – which both focus on the development of innovative certification schemes and labels for bio-based feedstock

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traceless wins Deutscher Gründerpreis 2022!

The two founders Anne Lamp and Johanna Baare were live on stage in the ZDF Hauptstadtstudio, receiving this amazing recognition on behalf of their whole team

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Cefic’s counterproposal to assess the carbon footprint of bio-based products

A cradle-to-gate life-cycle analysis using the PEF methodology does not give credit to biomass-derived products where CO2 was removed from the atmosphere during photosynthesis and plant growth

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Give bio-based products in the EU a chance

According to an article in Politico.eu, the currently proposed PEF rules addressing biogenic carbon do not recognize the benefit in the use of biogenic carbon at the beginning of the product life cycle

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29 September 202226 September 2022

Innomost is among top 4 hottest startups in Finland

Finnish circular economy pioneer, Innomost has raised additional €1M investment in bridge funding to take the global growth plan to the next level

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Transition to climate neutrality needs accurate accounting for biogenic carbon

The Product Environmental Footprint method could become the EU’s guiding approach for environmental impact assessment; to be fit for purpose, it should appraise the carbon footprint of bio-based products

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Givaudan and LanzaTech announce their collaboration on developing sustainable fragrance ingredients from renewable carbon

Givaudan, a global industry leader in the world of scent and beauty, and LanzaTech NZ, Inc. (“LanzaTech”), an innovative Carbon Capture and Transformation (“CCT”) company have announced a collaboration for the development of sustainable fragrance ingredients from renewable carbon

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28 September 202223 September 2022

Bioplastics International Creates World’s First Sugar Cane Alcohol Water Soluble PVA to Replace Plastics

Bioplastics International creates world's first fossil fuel free sugar cane alcohol water soluble PVA to replace plastics, to save our oceans and planet

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DNFI: Stable world natural fiber production in 2022

The Discover Natural Fibres Initiative (DNFI) facilitates the exchange of information and experiences and works to advance the common interests of all natural fibers in the face of competition with oil-based and wood-based man-made fibers

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27 September 202227 September 2022

nova-Experts introduced: Niels de Beus M.Sc. Biotechnology

Sustainability – Life Cycle Assessment – Process Evaluation

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26 September 202221 September 2022

Orthex Group moves toward more sustainable raw materials in cooperation with INEOS Styrolution and BASF

As a next step, Orthex will start using new biomass balance based Luran ECO raw material for the entire SmartStore Compact storage range

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USA launches National Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Initiative

Here you find a video from the White House on Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Summit roundtable, which included speeches from various US government agencies, industry organizations and companies

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23 September 202221 September 2022

Anellotech Wins Plastics Industry Association Bioplastics Innovation Award

Sustainable technology company Anellotech has been named the 2022 recipient of the P2022 Innovation in Bioplastics Award

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22 September 202220 September 2022

Sustainable Bio-Leather Made From Food Waste And Algae Gets National Runner-Up At The James Dyson Awards 2022

Meet Kudarat, a leather alternative synthesized using algae, food & fiber waste. Created by Divya Verma of the National Institute of Design in India, Kudarat bases itself on the concepts of circularity & sustainability, target SDGs (sustainable development goals)

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The market for bioplastics used in packaging is anticipated to reach USD 16.6 billion by 2027

According to the market study of bioplastics for packaging by FMI, the total amount of bioplastics used for packaging worldwide is expected to rise by 10.3 percent YoY in 2022. By 2027, the films segment of the worldwide bioplastics for packaging market is anticipated to retain a 40.8 percent market share

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21 September 202219 September 2022

Spinnova: Woodspin plant to be completed by the end of 2022

In the 1st half (H1) of 2022, the vast majority of Spinnova’s revenue was driven primarily by higher technology sales of the project deliveries to Woodspin and Respin

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20 September 202215 September 2022

Anker pioneers more sustainable biobased USB-C charging cables

Bearing a new "Anker Eco Product" logo, these biobased cables are part of Anker's eco-innovation effort aimed at reducing petroleum-based plastic in product development

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White House Unveils Strategy To Grow Trillion Dollar U.S. Bioeconomy

Through the Executive Order, the Biden Administration calls for strategic federal investments in biotechnology, enhanced domestic biomanufacturing, and the formation of a sustainable workforce

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FACT SHEET: President Biden to Launch a National Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Initiative

President Biden signed an Executive Order to launch a National Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Initiative that will ensure we can make in the United States all that we invent in the United States

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BIO-FED at K 2022

BIO-FED is an expert in the development and production of biodegradable and/or biobased plastics as well as biomass-balanced PP compounds – all under the brand name M·VERA®

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19 September 202214 September 2022

Shell, Raízen, Hytron, USP and SENAI form partnership to convert ethanol into renewable hydrogen

Shell Brasil, Raízen, Hytron, Universidade de São Paulo (USP) and SENAI CETIQT signed a cooperation agreement for the development of plants for the production of renewable hydrogen (H2) from ethanol

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16 September 202215 September 2022

BIORECER – Guidelines to strengthen current certification schemes for bio-based feedstock

The research consortium is also going to assess the acceptance of new bio-value chains from biological feedstocks, including residual feedstock and waste

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New joint project “Biopolymers – Materials, Properties, Sustainability”

With the help of this project, the participants should be able to decide for themselves which materials can be used for their own products and whether they increase the sustainability of the product

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Animal fats dilemma: How to ensure a balanced use of a precious commodity?

Animal fats, known as animal fats category 3 are high-quality fats derived from animal by-products of meat production, which are neither waste nor part of our diet

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15 September 202212 September 2022

Sulzer acquires stake in CELLiCON to scale up groundbreaking technology for renewable biopolymer

The partnership is part of the company's strategy to continue its grow path in renewables and enable its customers’ sustainable manufacturing practices

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Cannabis legalization decreases the stock market value of major pharmaceutical firms

New collaboration study shows, how the stock market returns of publicly traded pharmaceutical firms responded to medical and recreational cannabis legalization events

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14 September 202210 September 2022

IOCL’s 2G Ethanol Bio-Refinery based on Praj’s technology inaugurated by Prime Minister Modi

This project is based on Praj’s proprietary technology processing Rice Straw as feedstock for production of Ethanol

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LG Chem, ADM form JV’s for US-based Lactic Acid, Polylactic Acid

From Chicago and Seoul comes news that LG Chem and ADM have launchedtwo joint ventures for U.S. production of lactic acid and polylactic acid

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A revolutionary bio-based furniture board, joint development by Koskisen and Stora Enso

Koskisen is a Finnish wood industry company producing sawn timber and panel products, such as birch plywood, furniture, and construction boards made of chip board

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13 September 20228 September 2022

Great Wrap Founders Are Changing the Way Stretch Wrap is Made With Potato Waste

The husband and wife duo will introduce its home compostable stretch wrap to the U.S. market in August, expanding its Australian brand to a growing eco-friendly customer base

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12 September 20227 September 2022

Lignin processing – challenges and limits

Lignin has a very interesting structure, inviting us to try and develop better applications from this feedstock

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New Anti-fouling additive for the PP and PE polymerization process

Einar® 981 is an unquestionably safe and efficient alternative that has worldwide regulatory approval. With its origin in food-grade renewable raw materials, it is the ideal candidate to maintain the highest possible efficiency and eliminate any regulatory concerns

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Biobasierte Additive für Polyolefine

Palsgaard präsentiert biobasierte Funktionsadditive für Polyolefine. Sie eignen sich als direkter Ersatz für fossilbasierte Additive

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9 September 20225 September 2022

Research centre to tackle global pollution with ‘green’ plastic

Australian scientists will work toward developing bio-derived and bio-degradable plastics that have a minimal environmental impact to make large-scale plastic pollution a problem of the past

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Invisible coating protects wood from fire

It can also solve the carbon intensity problem in the construction industry

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Evonik and Shell reduce heavy duty transport CO2e emissions with Bio-LNG

Evonik is committed to reduce its own emissions by shipping its products environmentally friendly with Bio-LNG-fueled trucks

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8 September 20222 September 2022

New SUSBIND binder proves environmentally-friendly with improved human health impacts

The SUSBIND consortium partners have developed a novel formaldehyde-free binder that is up to 80% bio-based and which has shown promising technical performance in lab-scale testing and in a prototype IKEA product

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Difficulties in lignin valorization

Although this resource is in ample supply, its isolation technology and treatment pose formidable problems

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7 September 20221 September 2022

Toray Invents 100% Bio-Based Adipic Acid from Sugars Derived from Inedible Biomass, Scaling Up for Application to Eco-Friendly Nylon 66

The company will test polymerization of nylon 66, develop production technology, conduct market research, and take steps to commercialize applications for this bio-based adipic acid by around 2030

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Natural fiber – the bio-option to single use plastics

Recycling is the standard approach for plastics, however not as readily developed or utilized as that of natural fibers in papers and cardboard/packaging, which have a widespread global infrastructure

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NREL Study: Refineries Increase Revenue and Reduce Carbon Footprint with Renewable Propane

Major refiners like Chevron see value in commercializing renewable propane

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6 September 202231 August 2022

Pink hempcrete brightens demountable Floriade pavilion by Overtreders W

The Voice of Urban Nature's structure is built from a mix of pink-hued hempcrete and contrasting wood that is finished with a black coating of linseed oil and carbon

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Harder, faster, better, stronger: Mass timber is trending up

Many Northern Ontario towns have had lumber mills close over the last few decades and encouraging investment in this new construction technology could help revitalize a key industry

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2 September 202230 August 2022

Hummingbird’s new ultralight 22 lb. (10 kg) electric bike is made of plant fiber

Having a super lightweight e-bike is certainly a lot nicer to carry for commuters on occasion

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1 September 202229 August 2022

Continental Relies on Bio-​Attributed PVC BIOVYN™ for Technical and Decorative Surface Materials

The use of BIOVYN™ resins meets increasing customer demand for more sustainable raw materials

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LG Chem exports its first bio-balanced phenol and acetone in earnest

Since LG Chem first started to export bio-balanced Super Absorbent Polymers in August last year, the Company has launched 41 products certified by ISCC PLUS, accelerating the development of new markets

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Plentyful receives Government investment

New Zealand Bio-Innovation company Plentyful has broken ground on a world-leading facility that will transform organic waste into compostable, environmentally friendly plastic alternatives

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31 August 202225 August 2022

Renewcell and ZARA Collaborate to Create a Capsule Collection Made from Material Produced with Circulose®

Zara, the global fashion brand and part of Inditex Group, is partnering with Renewcell for a capsule collection made with Circulose®, a branded material produced from 100% recycled textiles