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3 August 20223 August 2022

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

18 July 202213 July 2022

GRAFE develops masterbatches for home compostable materials

Bright colors for more green on the blue planet

European Bioplastics elects new Board with Stefan Barot as Chairperson

The new supporting Vice Chairpersons, Lars Börger (Neste) and Mariagiovanna Vetere (NatureWorks) will be headed by Barot and establish a clear and reliable political environment for bioplastics

Biopolymers from wood and chitin for sustainable textile solutions

DITF researchers are testing CO2-binding wood as a raw material for high-tech textiles and investigating possible uses for chitosan, for example as a binder substitute in coatings for previously petroleum-based systems

Bacteria for Blastoff: Using Microbes to Make Supercharged New Rocket Fuel

Scientists have developed a new class of energy-dense biofuels based on one of nature’s most unique molecules

15 July 202212 July 2022

Palsgaard to showcase full range of plant-based polymer additives at K 2022

Expansions in plant-based product offering, carbon-neutral production capacity and global sales network to help customers grow and reduce their carbon footprint

The Value of Enzyme Engineering in Biotechnology

Whether people are aware of it or not, enzymes are ubiquitous. Enzymes are the unsung heroes silently lifting stains out of clothing, breaking down food in the digestive system, and catalyzing just about every chemical reaction in a living cell

14 July 202213 July 2022

Fit for 55: The EU’s plan for a green transition

Fit for 55 refers to the EU’s target of reducing net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030. The proposed package aims to bring EU legislation in line with the 2030 goal

India to introduce ban on some single-use plastics from July 2022

India’s Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has announced that from the 1st of July 2022, the country will ban select single-use plastics, including cutlery, straws, carrier bags, and trays

13 July 202213 July 2022

Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), net-zero, ISO 14040, Carbon Footprint, non-financial reporting, net-zero emission, Taxonomy, Product Environmental Footprint (PEF) – what does that all mean for you and your company?

Sustainability is a key discussion in industry and policy. nova-Institute invites you to our nova-session on “LCA in science and policy”.

Spinverse helped Lignin Industries secure 4.4 M€ from Innovation Fund to expand their production of bio-based materials

Lignin Industries will use the funding to build a first-of-a-kind large-scale production site in Sweden to produce RENOL®, a patented, renewable, and highly functional bio-based material from lignin

Twelve to Deploy World’s First Industrial-Scale Carbon Transformation Platform

DCVC leads a $130 million financing to increase the production of materials made from captured CO2 for customers such as Mercedes-Benz, Procter & Gamble, Shopify, and the U.S. Air Force

New Report: In France, Germany, Italy and Spain the bioeconomy is worth €1,500 billion

In 2021, the bioeconomy in EU4 (France, Germany, Italy and Spain) has reached a value of production of €1,500 billion, employing over 7 million people

12 July 20227 July 2022

Eco Safety, Inc acquires Soy Technologies, LLC to expand its biobased coatings and methylene chloride alternatives

Renewably Sourced Bio-based Intermediates for Safer Paints, Stains, Sealers and R&D Advancements to Create Non Toxic Paint Strippers With Better Efficacy

New, fully biodegradable cellulose membrane proves effective in oil-water separation

A group of Chinese researchers have developed a new and improved method using two different cellulose filter materials, but they are ‘all cellulose’

11 July 20227 July 2022

Amyris Barra Bonita Fermentation Plant begins industrial production

The greenfield site in Brazil establishes Amyris as the leading manufacturer of highly engineered organisms at industrial scale

Amyris starts fermentation plant in Brazil

New biotechnology facility which will produce natural vanillin, sugarcane-based Reb M, squalene, squalene, hemisqualene and patchouli along with other molecules

8 July 20225 July 2022

New PET-like plastic made directly from waste biomass

EPFL scientists have developed a new, PET-like plastic that is easily made from the non-edible parts of plants. The plastic is tough, heat-resistant, and a good barrier to gases like oxygen, making it a promising candidate for food packaging. Due to its structure, the new plastic can also be chemically recycled and degrade back to harmless sugars in the environment

Claesson Koivisto Rune designs biodegradable burial urn made from wool

Swedish architecture and design studio Claesson Koivisto Rune has combined wool and vegetable-tanned leather to craft a cremation urn, which will naturally break down in soil once it is buried

7 July 20224 July 2022

DEWALT’s First-Ever Biodegradable Chainsaw Oil Helps Reduce Environmental Impact and is Proudly Made in the USA

New DEWALT chainsaw oil is designed to help maximize bar and chain life while helping to reduce environmental pollution

Gevo, Inc. provides company and project updates

Gevo, Inc., a renewable fuels company focused on the production of sustainable aviation fuel (“SAF”), provides updates on the Company and projects currently in process

Carlsberg makes bio-based and fully recyclable bottles available to consumers in its largest ever trial

In its largest pilot to date, Carlsberg Group has revealed the trial of its new Fibre Bottle, putting the bio-based and fully recyclable beer bottle into the hands of consumers for the first time

6 July 20221 July 2022

mk2 Biotechnologies, WACKER and TUM jointly develop a process for the large-scale production of antimicrobial peptides based on sustainable fermentation

The project particularly targets the development of new, highly potent AMPs, the development of a planetary circulating solid-liquid reactor, and the integration of both technologies into large-scale bio-production facilities

100% Biodegradable, Compostable Alternative to Polyethylene Films: Eco Film® Receives Industrial Compostability Certification!

Since microorganisms are the means of biodegradation, Eco Film® is ideally suited for organic waste collection and community composting programs

The chemicals companies decarbonising with bio-feedstocks

Organic feedstocks are essential in decarbonising the chemicals sector. We identify key trends and opportunities for a biobased transition in this key industry

Biotalys and Novozymes Enter into Partnership to Expand Opportunities for Evoca™

Biotalys, an agtech company protecting crops and food with protein-based biocontrol solutions, and Novozymes, a leader in biotech solutions, entered into a partnership to expand opportunities for Evoca, Biotalys’ first proprietary biocontrol

Support to agriculture has risen in response to global crises, while reforms to combat climate change and market distortions remain essential

While EU agricultural spending for climate action is high, this has not brought emission reductions, says a new report by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)

5 July 202230 June 2022

Cities of the future may be built with algae-grown limestone

Cement formed with biogenic limestone promises carbon-neutral concrete

EU ethanol sets new record for greenhouse-gas reduction, confirms importance to Europe’s energy independence

Renewable ethanol from ePURE members reduced GHG emissions by 77% compared to fossil fuel in 2021, according to the latest audited producer data; ethanol refineries produced more feed than fuel

An exclusive interview with Mathieu Flamini, CEO GFBiochemicals

”The road to sustainability and the fight against climate change is a road from which there is no turning back”

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