31 August 202224 August 2022 BASF Venture Capital and Aqua-Spark invest in Sea6 Energy Sea6 Energy Pvt. Ltd. is a pioneer in tropical marine agriculture. The company has developed an integrated approach to cultivating and utilizing red seaweed, a promising sustainable raw material
Lignin: the paper byproduct that could change the game Organic carbon substitute could be used in everything from batteries to biofuel and carbonfibre
30 August 202223 August 2022 Eco-glue can replace harmful adhesives in wood construction A fast and energy-efficient manufacturing process results in a strong, non-toxic and fire-resistant adhesive—and a great opportunity for the Finnish bioeconomy
China’s bio-based future China prioritised the bioeconomy in its latest Five-Year Plan and its bio-based industries are growing fast
Brisil Technologies and Lehmann&Voss&Co. sign agreement to evaluate commercialisation prospects of a silica filler derived from biomass The evaluation relates to elastomer applications and is limited to Europe
Tubes made from cooking oil? New generation of tubes are produced using a mix of renewable bio-based and fossil-based feedstocks
29 August 202224 August 2022 LG Chem and ADM Launch Joint Ventures, Announce Intended Location for U.S. Production of Lactic Acid and Polylactic Acid Production Two joint ventures intend to produce 150,000 tons of lactic acid and 75,000 tons of polylactic acid annually to meet growing demand for plant-based solutions, including eco-friendly bioplastics. Intended location for new production facilities will be Decatur, Illinois, U.S., with final investment decision to be made in 2023
MycoWorks Commercializes Reishi™, the World’s First Plastic-Free, Mycelium Leather Alternative, with Luxury Hatmaker Nick Fouquet Nick Fouquet introduces the Reishi™ Collection, comprised of three new hat styles made with Reishi™ by MycoWorks, now available to shop on NickFouquet.com
Meet Bio-Sep, the green tech is turning sawdust into valuable biochemicals with $1.7 million The funding will be used to recruit staff to operate the firm’s pilot plant and design the first scaled-up, commercial plant planned for development in heavily forested Scotland
26 August 202216 August 2022 WACKER Presents Biomethanol-Based Solid and Liquid Silicone Rubber Grades at K 2022 At the 22nd international trade fair for plastics and rubber K 2022 WACKER will unveil industrial-grade silicone rubber compounds whose precursors are derived from plant-based raw materials
25 August 202216 August 2022 BIO-FED and Piramidal sign distribution agreement for Brazil The Cologne-based company BIO-FED and the Brazilian distributor Piramidal signed a distribution agreement for the Brazilian market in April 2022
adidas TERREX hoodie made with SPINNOVA® lands in stores The adidas TERREX HS1 mid-layer hoodie, announced in February, is available for consumers online and in select retail outlets from July 15th onwards
24 August 202216 August 2022 Ginkgo to Acquire Zymergen Acquisition is expected to accelerate the development of Ginkgo's innovative horizontal synthetic biology platform
First concept shoe made entirely from sustainable BASF materials co-created with design house Maddy Plant Developed using advanced manufacturing capabilities
IWK Collaborate with EMB business to explore ethanol and biogas production National sewerage company, Indah Water Konsortium (IWK) Sdn Bhd has established a partnership with local player, EMB Business (EMB) Sdn Bhd to pioneer the production of ethanol and biogas generated from wastewater processing for commercial purposes
23 August 202216 August 2022 Forto and Hapag-Lloyd Partner to Deliver Biofuel Alternative for Customers Forto Delivers First Customer Booking as Hapag-Lloyd Opens Biofuel Option to Partners
IMC and Impacto to build Bahia’s first corn-based biorefinery In a recently signed contract, ICM, Impacto Energia S/A and its sister company, Impacto Bioenergia, have agreed to build a new dry-mill ethanol production facility in Bahia, Brazil, with an estimated Q1 2025 start date
Genecis Raises US$10 Million in Funding to Commercialize Biodegradable Plastic Products Genecis Bioindustries Inc. ("Genecis") announced that it has raised US$7 million in Series A funding led by Khosla Ventures and BDC Capital's Cleantech Practice
18 August 202215 August 2022 Biesterfeld Plastic: distribution of the new DuPont™ Hytrel® ECO B grades DuPont Mobility & Materials is adding new, even more sustainable grades to the well-known TPC-ET product family Hytrel®
17 August 202215 August 2022 Asahi Kasei joins European Bioplastics Asahi Kasei joined European Bioplastics (EUBP), an association of companies involved in bioplastics, in June 2022
15 August 202210 August 2022 Algae bioplastics: the global state of the industry Algae has gained traction as an eco-friendly bio-feedstock for many packaging and consumer applications. We take stock of the industry across several continents
10 August 20225 August 2022 DIC and Debut Biotech Advance and Scale Biomanufacturing of Sustainable Red Colorants for Food, Nutrition, and Cosmetics Both companies will utilize gained knowledge to further develop and scale up a sustainable and highly efficient production process for high-performance natural pigments — specifically, bright, vibrant reds
9 August 20221 August 2022 Metsä Wood’s sustainability targets 2030: Metsä Wood’s sustainability targets are based on Metsä Wood’s strategy and Metsä Group’s sustainability targets These targets are set to achieve excellence in sustainability across the supply chain and in our daily work by 2030. Targets are based on the global Sustainable Development Goals – SDGs – set by the United Nations
8 August 20223 August 2022 Stora Enso and Tetra Pak launches feasibility study to accelerate beverage carton recycling in Benelux The joint initiative aims to advance circular paper-based packaging solutions with a new recycling facility
Just add a drop of water – A paper battery with water switch The idea behind the new water-activated battery was to be able to manufacture devices that are fully charged and that only release this energy after the triggering of a stimulus, in this case simply a drop of water
Recycled synthetics vs renewable fibres: Balancing sustainability Compared to conventional production, so-called ‘preferred fibres’ – says global non-profit organisation Textile Exchange – improve environmental and/or social sustainability outcomes and impacts
4 August 20221 August 2022 Advanced Biochemical Thailand (ABT) Launches New EPINITY™ Brand The bio-based, drop-in, and competitive Epichlorohydrin is a key milestone for ABT to represent the company’s long experience in the reliable supply of high quality bio-based ECH
3 August 202229 July 2022 Angel Yeast Partners with PhaBuilder to Open PHA Factory The partnership is expected to forge a new venture in bioeconomy, fuel innovation in synthetic biology, and drive the expansion of the global market
Paper-Polymer-Plastic: A new ‘Rock Paper Scissors’ game for the packaging sector New BioPreferred-survey findings reflect that micro fibrillated cellulose (MFC) and nanotechnology advancements as key to the shift away from polymers towards wood-based packaging solutions in the future
The Navigator Company and P2X Europe have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to create a unique Joint Venture in Portugal to produce green, non-fossil synthetic eFuels When fully developed, the project will have a total net-zero synthetic PtL production capacity of 80,000 tons per year, allowing for a reduction in annual carbon emissions of up to 280,000 tons
2 August 202227 July 2022 Plant-based bioeconomy in Lusatia: Refinement of active substances Using a novel process, scientists at the Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg (BTU) can extract efficiently the active ingredients from essential oils
“Bringing citizens and experts together” – HamCan, Hamburg’s first Hemp conference From July 9th to 10t 2022, Northern Germany's first annual international cannabis conference and expo took place in the heart of Hamburg
Green Dot Bioplastics launches expanded line of compostable resins The new compostable resins build on the company’s existing portfolio of biocomposites, elastomers, and natural fibre-reinforced resins produced at its manufacturing facility in Onaga, Kansas
1 August 202227 July 2022 Röhm is developing thermoformable pla films from renewable raw material The new developed film can be used for many different indoor applications, such as high-quality food packaging and non-food items, as well as decorative films for in-mold decoration (IMD) processes
29 July 202225 July 2022 KX Food launches new compostable packaging line Sugar cane waste decomposes within 90 days
What role does Hemp play in the Automotive Industry? Ford's approach to developing sustainable solutions with cars made from bioplastics did not bear fruit. But almost a century later, companies are again looking at the value of industrial hemp to the automotive industry
Stora Enso and Northvolt partner to develop wood-based batteries The companies have entered into a Joint Development Agreement to create a sustainable battery featuring anode produced from renewable raw materials sourced sustainably and locally in the Nordic countries
28 July 202223 July 2022 Berry Helps Tchibo Coffee Switch to Coffee Capsules Made from Renewable Materials Coffee maker Tchibo is teaming up with Berry and Neste to find a solution that is more sustainable without compromising on quality
Bangladeshi scientist invents biodegradable carry bag to replace plastic The bag is made from jute cellulose and polymer and can be used in garment packaging or food packaging and several applications
27 July 202221 July 2022 Eni launches the first production of vegetable oil for biorefining in Kenya The initiative in Kenya represents the first integrated project in the world to bring Africa into the vertical bio-refinery supply chain by providing income opportunities and market access to thousands of farmers
26 July 202223 July 2022 Nature as inspiration: Bio-based materials for sustainable construction In its shift toward a circular economy, the construction industry will increasingly rely on the many sustainable qualities of bio-based materials
25 July 202219 July 2022 New and Sustainable Biodegradable Material BioAcetate S70 The material is ideal for injection moulding applications and handmade acetate frames production that is well-suited for high-end optic and eyewear frames
Algae biopanel windows make power, oxygen and biomass, and suck up CO2 Greenfluidics, a Mexican researchers Start up were able after two years of development to test their method sufficiently in Oct. 2021
Circular Economy: Beyond recycle, reuse & reduce Within the chemical supply chain, the concept of a circular economy is growing in significance as Businesses are increasingly promoting green credentials to eco-conscious consumers
ReFuel EU – the feedstock challenge With the Fit-for-55 package, the European Commission has set an ambitious goal in the direction of climate protection and to meet the target of “net zero” CO2 emissions in 2050
22 July 202219 July 2022 Production plant for novel bioplastics starts operation Polymer Group and Fraunhofer IAP develop new flexible PLA copolymers
20 July 202215 July 2022 DOMO Chemicals and Hynamics commit to joint project for the production of polyamides from low-carbon hydrogen New 85-megawatt (MW) hydrogen production plant to supply 100% of the hydrogen for the annual production of hexamethylene diamine, a key component used in the production of plastics
19 July 202214 July 2022 S&Ds: By labelling gas and nuclear as sustainable in taxonomy, the conservatives have shamefully betrayed EU climate ambitions Including gas and nuclear among taxonomy-compliant economic activities remains the wrong political message, both from an environmental and economic prospective
Bio-based superabsorbents on the sanitary products market Start-ups are innovating with new materials for the growing biobased superabsorbents market
Scientists develop new material inspired by limpets with super strength An interdisciplinary team of biologists, chemists, and engineers from the University of Portsmouth have become the first to successfully grow a limpet inspired biomaterial with extreme strength