23 November 202122 November 2021 Winter Special – 20% discount on all of nova-Institute’s market and trend reports till 31 January 2022 From technologies over building blocks and polymers to fine chemicals: Get the best reports on bio-based, CO2-based and recycling markets for a special price
Renewable Energy Jobs Reach 12 Million Globally Report by IRENA and ILO underscores the jobs potential of an ambitious climate strategy and calls for comprehensive policies in support of a just transition
INCITE project update after two years of work The construction of the two chemo-enzymatic demonstration plants will start soon
22 November 202117 November 2021 Sustainable vehicle equipment from Volkswagen: How cellulose and fungi are getting into cars – and why that is a good thing The Open Hybrid LabFactory of the company opens a synergy between University research and industry
Textile Exchange announces the winners of inaugural Ryan Young Climate+ Awards for sustainable textile industry leaders “Climate Leader” awards are dedicated to individuals, teams, or departments within an organization displaying an overall commitment to meeting the Climate+ strategy goals
EV race car is latest example of hemp’s application to auto industry An Italian engineering team is experimenting with hemp-based fabric in some car body parts for an experimental race car
Compamed 2021: Freudenberg is paving the way for first-class sustainable woundcare The company is developing sustainable wound plasters from bio-based raw materials that allow biodegradation in an industrial composting setting after the product has been used
Neste reports strong Q3 for renewables segment Company reported comparable operating profit of EUR 368 million for the third quarter, down slightly when compared to the EUR 373 million in the last year. Operating profit was EUR 579 million, up from EUR 425 million
19 November 202116 November 2021 Innovative value chains from tree & shrub species grown in marginal lands as a source of biomass for bio-based industries Spain: New BeonNAT project consortium will study how to make use of marginal and underutilised land with the potential to generate organic products
Floreon launches halogen-free flame retardant bioplastic The high performance alternative to flame retardant ABS
Creating solar cells and glass from wood – or a billion tons of biowaste Aalto University researchers map out how biomass from plants could replace unrenewable resources in optical applications
18 November 202115 November 2021 Mitsubishi Chemical Licenses Patent for Biomass-based Polyester to Mitsui Chemicals The products covered by this license include polyethylene terephthalate (PET), which use renewable biomass resources, and are expected to have a variety of industrial applications such as the manufacture of bottles
Polyram Group Partners with UBQ Materials to Introduce Sustainable High-Performance Thermoplastic Compounds UBQ materials have already been adopted by leading industry enterprises, and are used for manufacturing durable products with reduced or even negative environmental footprint
From medical applications to sporting goods – biocompatible and sustainable plastics Fraunhofer researchers are now exploring new ways to produce this type of plastic sustainably and without the use of toxic materials
17 November 202113 November 2021 Sustainable, biodegradable glitter – from your fruit bowl Plant-based biodegradable glitter sparkles without the microplastics
ROCTOOL and CEA create the first bio-based and 100% recyclable photovoltaic panels Several series of panels are now being tested to ensure their performance and impact resistance
16 November 202112 November 2021 Danimer Scientific and Total Corbion PLA Collaborate to Support Sustainable Alternatives to Traditional Plastic Products Strategic collaboration to support long-term growth of biopolymer production requiring a blend of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) and Polylactic Acid (PLA) inputs
Traceless receives €2.42 million grant from European Innovation Council (EIC) Company has been selected together with 65 other start-ups to get funded for breakthrough innovations
15 November 202111 November 2021 EIB joins UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration and strengthens cooperation with UNEP At the United Nations Climate Conference (COP26) in Glasgow, UNEP’s Executive Director Inger Andersen and EIB Vice-President Ambroise Fayolle signed the memorandum of understanding and announced the EIB as a new partner of the UN Decade
Sustainable Cop26 newspaper made with ink grown from algae highlights climate’s impact on health The EnvironMental Issue, an 8-page special edition newspaper, using ink grown from algae, with pulp from sustainable forests, and manufactured using wind-powered energy
ETV-Zertifizierung für Electrochaea BioCat Biomethanisierungsprozess Zertifikat bestätigt, dass die Angaben zur Leistung des BioCat-Prozesses auf zuverlässigen Testdaten beruhen, die mit geeigneten Analysemethoden und unter Betriebsbedingungen von kompetentem Personal erhoben wurden
Versalis: Porto Torres (Sardinia) develops the raw material for Sunpower, a herbicide produced from renewable sources A solution made from vegetable oils that eliminates weeds by working in tandem with sun radiation has been released
12 November 202110 November 2021 COP26: European Commission announces €1 billion pledge to protect world forests Within the €1 billion pledged, €250 million will go to the Congo Basin, covering eight countries - it is the European Commission's contribution to the Global Forests pledge
11 November 202124 November 2021 New insights reveal confusion about sustainable packaging New vox pop study as part of the Usable Packaging project suggest that the concept of plant-based plastics is even less familiar to the British general public
10 November 20217 November 2021 Jokasafe Contributes to a Carbon Neutral Future with the World’s First Bio-Attributed Vinyl Gloves Jokasafe is the first vinyl glove manufacturer to launch a new collection based on highly sustainable BIOVYN ™ vinyl
9 November 20214 November 2021 Eco-Products gains Greenscreen certification for PFAS-free plant-based packaging Vanguard, the award-winning line uses a proprietary chemistry to achieve grease resistance without the use of PFAS
Hemp: The Next Disruptor in Construction After Wood? Blaine Brownell posits that with faster cultivation rates, a higher carbon capture, and advances in processing, hemp could be the next big thing in structural systems after mass timber
8 November 20214 November 2021 First A319neo flight with 100% sustainable aviation fuel The compatibility of the fuel with usual aircraft systems will be in charge of preparing as it today still needs additives to get the properties of traditional kerosene
VIDEO: Stop Making Excuses UN Development Programme (UNDP) research shows that the world spends $423 billion annually to subsidise fossil fuels for consumers
NEXE’s Patented Compostable Capsule for Keurig® Brewing Systems is Finally Here It was a challenge to construct a pod from plant-based renewable materials that is fully compostable
BIOVYN™ expands into the sustainable fashion and utility clothing sector Swedish clothing brand Farmerrain is the latest manufacturer to use BIOVYN™ PVC as part of its sustainability strategy
Clariant completes construction of first commercial Sunliquid® cellulosic ethanol plant in Podari, Romania Cellulosic ethanol plays a key role in lowering greenhouse gas emissions in the transportation sector
5 November 20211 November 2021 Sirmax Group makes its Ecomondo debut with an innovative bio-compound, contributing to the reduction of CO2 in the atmosphere Biodegradable mulch sheets, compostable coffee capsules, shopping bags, paper-plastic laminated products - the Group has fine-tuned its high-performance green product families
Trinseo Expands Footwear & Fashion Portfolio with Bio TPU for Sustainable Leather Alternative Containing up to 50% bio-based content, these materials provide luxury brands an alternative bio-textile to animal and synthetic leather
New environmentally-friendly food freshness indicator uses graphene ink made with bio-based solvent Graphene ink formulated by combining EC and Cyrene™ provides a facile route to achieve sustainable, environmentally friendly, and low-cost sensing modules
Pyrolysis Projects on a Hot Investment Streak While pyrolysis has already been applied in a variety of industrial applications such as in cogeneration of heat and electricity, pyrolysis for conversion of wood chips to fuels is still considered to be in the early-stage commercial or pioneer facility stage of maturity
European Parliament approves Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking The EU Council is now anticipated to ratify the rule in the second half of November, paving the way for the CBE JU to be launched and its Programme Office to be established by the end of 2021
4 November 20211 July 2022 Fraunhofer UMSICHT investigates the sustainability of artificial turf pitches New report covers topics such as the release of microplastics or recycling, while also offering recommendations on how those responsible can take countermeasures and make artificial turf pitches more sustainable
ADM, Gevo Sign MoU to Produce up to 500M Gallons of Sustainable Aviation Fuel ADM Columbus and Cedar Rapids dry mills as well as ethanol assets from Decatur operations would transition from fuel ethanol to serving growing demand for lower-carbon aviation fuel
3 November 202130 October 2021 Wood That Can Cut Like Steel, Be Molded Like Plastic or Build Batteries? UMD Researchers Discover More New Dimensions of an Ancient Material
Five sustainable solutions – Here are the finalists for the Finnish Engineering Award 2021 CO2-based proteins and smart hydrogen technologies are among the finalist for the awards, worth 30 000 euros, which is given to a person or work group for their tremendous contribution to engineering or architecture
2 November 202127 October 2021 Coca-Cola Collaborates with Tech Partners to Create Bottle Prototype Made from 100% Plant-Based Sources New technology for the first sustainable beverage packaging material signals a step-change in the commercial viability of the biomaterial
World BioEconomy Forum concludes in Belém; first bioeconomy strategy published in Brazil Governor of Pará State took the opportunity to launch a dedicated biostrategy for the state, the first of its kind in Brazil
29 October 202129 October 2021 nova’s experts (re)introduced: Lara Dammer Head of the „Economy & Policy“ Department
Stora Enso launches new fluff pulp grade with lower carbon footprint Enabling producers of hygiene products – such as baby diapers, incontinence pads and feminine care – to offer consumers a new generation of environmentally friendly, absorbent hygiene products
Emballator launches renewable bio-PP product with Borealis The biobased material has the potential to be used in all products produced in Emballator Lagan and is 100% recyclable
Behold, the First-Ever Fragrance Made From Air Air Company, the innovators behind a vodka that sucks carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, debuts a fragrance that pushes the nebulous “clean beauty” movement forward
Structure-Performance Guided Design of Sustainable Plasticizers from Biorenewable Feedstocks Collaborative research project showed renewable feedstocks as a bio-based alternative for the production
IFG Launch PA11 Bio-Based Fibre International Fibres Group (IFG) are delighted to announce the launch of PA11 fibre
28 October 202127 October 2021 Global Bioenergies makes breakthrough on the road toward biojet fuel Global Bioenergies plans a larger plant for 2024, that will be able to produce thousands of tonnes and serve the vastly bigger skincare and haircare markets