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4 January 20222 January 2022

Growing carbon footprint of plastics

After analysing the global plastics value chain, ETH researchers have revealed that the impact of plastics on climate and health is bigger than originally thought due to the increased use of coal for process heat, electricity and as a raw material in production

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Melodea spearheads new era in sustainable packaging

The company applies proprietary technology to extract cellulose nanocrystals from wood pulp sourced from trees grown in industrial forests

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The Basajaun demo building in Finland will showcase innovative wood-based materials and solutions

VTT has started a construction project to build a Northern demo building made of wood-based materials and components

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John Kerry: Carbon border tariffs are ‘a legitimate idea to have on the table’

US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kery gives an interview to Euractiv about the climate action

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3 January 20222 January 2022

Long-term commitment to sustainability recognised by Dow Jones

As evidence of its consistent commitment to sustainability, UPM has once again been listed in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index – now already for ten years in a row

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Liquid marbles: how this tiny, emerging technology could solve carbon capture and storage problems

The Australian government regards carbon capture and storage as a priority technology, but some critics say it will only allow the fossil fuel industry to continue polluting

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17 December 202118 December 2021

A Bond of Moral Fibre

BIO-LUTIONS and Zelfo Technology will further intensify their cooperation in a strategic move forward

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EU agricultural outlook 2021-31: lower demand for feed to impact arable crops

All relevant market data, accompanied by an explanation of assumptions, and a description of the macroeconomic environment

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The Most Innovative Bioeconomy CEO is Jennifer Holmgren, CEO of LanzaTech

Results from survey to choose the most innovative bioeconomy CEO of 2021

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The Green Premium, a reality check

Is there a Green premium? For those shielded from the decades-long debate, on account of youth or a long residency on the International Space Station, the idea is this: consumers will pay more for sustainable products than fossil-based products

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16 December 202117 December 2024

Political Tailwind for Alternative Carbon Sources

More than 30 leading pioneers of the chemical and material sector welcome the latest political papers from Brussels, Berlin and Düsseldorf

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Advances in converting CO2 into polymers

Sreeparna Das, independent specialist consultant to the chemicals industry and contributor to materials database Matmatch, outlines some key advancements in the market

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Phytonix Corporation Wins First Prize in The Fifth China (Shenzen) Innovation & Entrepreneurship International Competition Finals out of 1,473 Company Entries

Company is also placed second in a regional semi-final sponsored by SCIiinovation with a financial award

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Avantium takes a positive Final Investment Decision on the construction of its FDCA Flagship Plant

A pivotal milestone for the further development and commercialisation of Avantium’s sustainable PEF plastic, with the construction of the Flagship Plant expected to be completed by the end of 2023

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15 December 202113 December 2021

UPM recognized with a CDP ‘A’ score for its sustainable forestry operations

CDP scores companies also for tackling climate change and taking action to ensure water security. In water UPM received A- and in Climate a score B

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Cepsa Química launches a new generation of environmentally friendly products to become an industry benchmark in sustainability

Cepsa Química’s new line of research will lead to a wider variety and new generations of products from renewable and reused sources, with an improved environmental footprint, over the next decade

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The 10 Most Innovative Bioeconomy CEOs 2021

Survey to choose the most innovative bioeconomy CEO of 2021

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14 December 202113 December 2021

Environmentally-friendly reforestation: Biodegradable tree covers made from renewable raw materials

Numerous growth covers remain in German forests every year until they rust or are shredded into environmentally-harmful plastic components by external influences

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A new Teflon® for a new world: Teflon® Reimagined

The new Teflon EcoElite™ finish contains 60% renewably sourced raw materials and is also up to three times more durable than other non-fluorinated, water-repellent finishes

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Avantium’s bioasphalt road update, IKEA’s biopackaging, Shark Tank winning plant-based laundry sheets and more

The Digest’s Top 8 Innovations for the week of December 2nd

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13 December 20218 December 2021

BIO-FED expands portfolio with biomass-balanced polypropylene compounds

The new products are marketed by BIO-FED under the names M·VERA® PPH and M·VERA® PPC and is suitable for a wide range of applications

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European Bioplastics Conference confirms bioplastics make significant contributions to the European Union’s ambitious climate goals

New European Bioplastics market data, based on research from the nova-institute, gave a very positive outlook for bioplastics production

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Sateri Becomes China’s First Lyocell Producer to be Oeko-Tex STeP Certified

Lyocell fibre is free from any harmful substances and complies with European standards and all products are qualified to carry the MADE IN GREEN by OEKO-TEX® product label

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Arkema to increase global capacity for Oleris® bio-based oleochemicals by 50%

This new production capacity will be part of Arkema’s previously announced major bio-factory currently under construction on Jurong Island in Singapore

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10 December 20219 December 2021

Gruppo Fabbri winner of the 15th Global Bioplastics Award

The leading trade publication bioplastics MAGAZINE has presented the awarded winner at the close of the first day of the European Bioplastics conference

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Suntory Introduces 100% Plant-Based PET Bottle Prototypes

Along with its best-selling bottled mineral water brand in Japan, Suntory Tennensui the prototype has been produced for the company’s iconic Orangina brand in Europe

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Turning fungi into ‘bricks’ for construction

The new Singapore-ETH Centre is a collaborative research centre between Singapore institutions and Swiss university ETH Zurich and is now studying the use of mycelium as a sustainable building construction material

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EU earmarks €320 million for soil health research to contribute to carbon removal

The funding from the EU’s framework programme for research and innovation will be used to support "living labs and lighthouses" to lead to transition towards healthy soils”

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9 December 20216 December 2021

The new Common Agricultural Policy has been adopted and the maximum THC level on the field has been restored to 0,3%

The EIHA went through to clear this theme on the European level - to open a long supressed market of sustainability

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Circular economy products from pulp side streams

A new collaboration project combines the know-how of UPM Pulp and Tapojärvi Oy in finding new ways to use the side streams generated from pulp mills. The resulting products will promote the circular economy and reduce the carbon footprint of the construction industry

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Global Bioenergies extends the use of its bio-sourced isododecane to skincare and haircare products

New 2020 study has now been completed and will allow Global Bioenergies to broaden its proposal to the giants of the beauty and personal care industry in order to increase the overall naturalness of the cosmetics sector

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DMC Biotechnologies has completed the first close of its Series B fundraising, raising $34 million (USD)

Company has a deep pipeline of predictable, scalable, cost-competitive products, addressing sustainability challenges across a wide range of industries

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How to grow the economy with biology

A new report makes the economic and environmental case for the U.S. investing billions of dollars to build what is known as the bioeconomy

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8 December 20213 December 2021

Global bioplastics production will more than triple within the next five years

A more than 200 percent growth rate in the global bioplastics production within the next five years is predicted by market data from European Bioplastics and the nova-Institute

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Meeting today’s and tomorrow’s challenges sustainably with paper sacks

Short overview over a webinar-series by EUROSAC and CEPI Eurokraft

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Biomaterials company Brightplus raised EUR 3,85 million growth funding

Company will use the growth funding for expanding its research and development facilities in Oulu, Finland and for recruiting new specialists to support international growth

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7 December 20216 December 2021

bp plans major green hydrogen project in Teesside

To be developed in multiple stages, HyGreen Teesside is expected to match production to demand ‎and build on experience to drive down costs

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Welcome to the Circular Bio-based Europe community

CBE JU is the new BBI JU, nothing changes for you!

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European SSuchy Project Update after 4 years of work

3 years after the project launch, the 17 European partners gathered online to review their work & plan for the last year of the project

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Stora Enso introduces portfolio for bio-based packaging foam

Company’s offering consists of the foams Fibrease™ and Papira® which both come with versatile technical and sustainability properties, for a suitable customers experience and for specific packaging requirements

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Mexico’s DESSERTO Cactus Alt Leather Gets V-Label Certification, Launches Boxing Gloves with Adidas

The glove, a one-piece design that improves backhand and wrist support, is certified green and made from sustainable cactus leather in a carbon-neutral environment

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6 December 202130 November 2021

An expert view on Coca-Cola’s new 100% plant-based bottle

It is difficult to say now how BioPET in bottles with the BioPTA will change the environmental burdens of biobased PET

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IKEA to phase out plastic from consumer packaging by 2028

With this phase-out, the company aims to reduce plastic waste and pollution, and drive the industry agenda to develop packaging solutions centred around renewable and recycled materials

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Breaking News: BASF Honored with Two Chemical Week 2021 Sustainability Awards

Chemical Week has named BASF winner of the Best Sustainable Feedstock Initiative award and the Best Sustainable Product award

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UFOP Chart of the week (46/2021)

Global vegetable oil production set to reach new record highs in 2021/22

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3 December 202117 December 2024

World BioEconomy Forum awards 2021; winners to unfold their stories in panel discussion

The Awards recognise special efforts made by companies and individuals in an effort to promote and enhance the global circular bioeconomy

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Study shows renewable naphtha market is set for robust growth

Demand for renewable naphtha will also surge owing to growing fuel blending practices to comply with new regulations regarding fuel compositions

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3D-gedruckte Häuser aus umweltfreundlichem Hanf

Alternative zu herkömmlichen Baumaterialien soll ein offizieller Baustoff werden

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Black Buffalo 3D Announces Pact to 3D Print Plant-Based Affordable Housing

rePlant Hemp, an ESG impact fund, will invest $500 million into the industrial hemp supply chain by 2030, organizers said

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Continued Progress and Positive Market Activity

Circa Group is enabling the transition to sustainable chemistry by providing a safe low carbon alternative to toxic fossil-based chemicals, and new opportunities for specialty material and pharmaceutical manufacturers