12 October 20217 October 2021 Rodents Don’t Favor Soy-Based Plastics Researchers found out, that soybean-based materials are not as attractive like their petroleum-based counterparts
Neste announces groundbreaking global partnership with TripActions and Reed & Mackay to provide SAF to TripActions Group customers "As a group, TripActions strongly believes in supporting the sustainability efforts of our customers" Said Ariel Cohen, TripActions Co-founder and CEO "SAF has emerged as a promising lower-emission alternative to fossil fuel and as an innovation leader [...]”
Metsä Group is planning to invest EUR 200 million in the construction of a Kerto® LVL mill in Äänekoski Lightweight, environmentally friendly Kerto LVL products speed up construction, especially in industrial prefabrication, in modular and traditional project construction
11 October 20216 October 2021 BASF and WPO Polymers cooperate to distribute biopolymer ecovio® for certified compostable bags in Spain and Portugal Spanish market for biopolymers is expected to become one of the largest in Europe
Large-scale production of bioplastics from residual flows one step closer PHA2USE and the Interreg NWE project WoW! succeeded in producing more than 18 kg of PHBV from sewage sludge, which is now being tested by companies on various commercial applications
EU Commission, industry clash over green jet fuel mandate EWABA, which represents over 35 companies from the waste-based and advanced biofuels supply chain, says the inclusion of fuels made from waste lipids, such as used cooking oils and tallow, will essentially ringfence the industry for big suppliers and harm efforts to decarbonise vehicles and ships
Carbon dioxide reactor makes ‘Martian fuel’ University of Cincinnati engineers are developing new ways to convert greenhouse gases to fuel to address climate change and get astronauts home from Mars
8 October 20211 October 2021 Biosfera setting the course for sustainable aviation and marine fuels BioSFerA: Biofuels production from Syngas FERmentation for Aviation and maritime use
Pollution to products? Recycled carbon emissions are coming to consumer shelves Synthetic biology - like that used to make LanzaTech's products - could play a key part in the transition away from fossil fuels and to a climate-smarter economy
7 October 20211 October 2021 Woodly produces clear plastic packaging made from wood “We make achieving sustainability goals possible for large companies”
Carbon fibers without carbon emissions? Interview with Niklas Garoff, Business Development Manager at Stora Enso
Econic and Manali Petrochemicals announce partnership to scale process technology Manali Petrochemicals (MPL) and Econic Technologies have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the aim to introduce more environmentally friendly, CO2 containing polyols, into the $28Bn global polyols market
Gamechanger for clean hydrogen production, Curtin research finds Curtin University research has identified a new, cheaper and more efficient electrocatalyst to make green hydrogen from water that could one day open new avenues for large-scale clean energy production
6 October 202130 September 2021 Seaweed is the future HZ research and product development under supervision of Dockwize
New country infographics illustrate how BBI JU projects shape the European bioeconomy The illustrations include key data on BBI JU beneficiaries, projects, and applications for BBI JU funding, thus showing the relevance of the initiative for each country’s bioeconomy
Danimer Scientific and Chevron Phillips Chemical Collaborate to Develop Technology for Lower-Cost Biodegradable Polymer Manufacturing Implementation of technology that transformed polyolefin production expected to drive higher-volume Rinnovo™ production at lower overall costs
Making climate neutral Chemicals and materials a reality Legislative proposals must extend the efforts to reduce carbon emissions beyond the energy used for manufacturing, to encompass all products and materials which are made of, including chemicals
5 October 202130 September 2021 Paccor to start bio-PP products for Orkla Company is one of the first rigid plastic manufacturers to produce bio-PP products
Researchers Infuse Bacteria with Silver to Improve Power Efficiency in Fuel Cells Living energy-recovery systems utilizing bacteria found in wastewater offer a one-two punch for environmental sustainability efforts
Green Chemicals Blog Comment: Gevo acquires Butamax patent estate Butamax Advanced Biofuels has been quiet in its bio-isobutanol activities as the company went through reorganization following DuPont’s merger with Dow
4 October 20216 October 2021 European bioeconomy robust as bio-based industry turnover jumps to 780 billion EUR The analysis of the 2018 Eurostat data shows that the turnover of the total bioeconomy, including food and beverages and the primary sectors of agriculture and forestry had an increase of around 25% since 2008
OECD Science, Technology and Industry Policy paper: Guidance for a Biorefining roadmap for Thailand Experts of the OECD and nova-Institute have written a Guidance Report for Biorefineries in Thailand in the framework of the project “Realising the Circular Bioeconomy”. The work was part of the umbrella of the Thailand Country Programme (TCP), an OECD-wide programme of work wholly supported through voluntary contributions by Thailand.
Ginkgo Bioworks to Begin Trading Today as NYSE: DNA with Over $1.6 Billion in Proceeds New capital expected to fund the growth of Ginkgo's leading cell programming platform
Gevo Acquires Butamax Patent Estate The Asset Purchase Agreement provides Gevo with direct ownership and management over the entire known isobutanol patent portfolio of Butamax
An exclusive interview with Jason Robinson, CEO of Evoco "The growing awareness with both producers and consumers slowly starts to shift the scale. As a result, there is a demand for green solutions – and we’re here to deliver those" said Jason Robinson
1 October 202128 September 2021 Coffee pod convenience without the landfill guilt Jabil Packaging Solutions co-developed the compostable coffee capsule with Productos Solubles S.A. (Prosol), a leading European coffee roaster
3D BioFibR Inc. Raises New Capital to Scale Up Manufacturing in an Oversubscribed Round Biofibre manufacturing company has raised over $700,000 which will be used to scale-up manufacturing capabilities of their collagen and spider silk fibres
30 September 202127 September 2021 New enzyme expands the role of biological ingredients for laundry detergents Novozymes launches the natural and biodegradable detergent ingredient Pristine® to address some of the biggest unsolved consumer challenges within the laundry category. This ground-breaking enzyme tackles malodor and discoloration at the very source, setting a new threshold for detergent performance
Team of Continental, Fraunhofer IME and the University of Münster Nominated for Federal President’s Award “Sustainable tires from dandelions – innovations from biology, technology and agriculture” joint research project shows that a new, alternative raw material supply is possible
29 September 202124 September 2021 SABIC and MICROSOFT Collaborate To Create Microsoft’s First Product Made With Recycled Ocean Plastic SABIC-Microsoft collaboration envisions SABIC providing a new XENOY™ resin for Microsoft product use that is comprised of 20% ocean plastic
ADM, LG Chem Expand Relationship with MoU For US Production of Lactic Acid and Polylactic Acid for Bioplastics, Other Plant-Based Solutions Companies advance intentions to launch new US lactic acid and polylactic acid production to meet growing demand for wide array of plant-based products, including bioplastics
Study reports INCA Renewtech hemp-based biocomposites radically reduce carbon emissions Compared to lauan rainforest plywood, INCA’s BioPanels are reported to reduce carbon emissions, waste production and water consumption.
Combining sunlight and wastewater nitrate to make the world’s No. 2 chemical UIC researchers create a sustainable electrochemical system in which a solar cell is attached to a well holding a liquid solution. When charged, nitrates from wastewater in the liquid solution are converted to ammonia
28 September 202123 September 2021 Dassiet revolutionises fracture treatment with new product line UCAST The new cast, consisting of biodegradable Woodcast material and self-adhesive Unitex fabric, makes casting significantly faster and safer
Launch of Truly Sustainable Coffee Capsules Solinatra® is a revolutionary biomaterial that is both biodegradable and compostable, and the used coffee capsules break down in the same time frame as a banana skin
Record result and record sales FY 2020/2021. Attractive market environment for advanced biofuels until 2030. Comprehensive investment programme for Germany Financial year 2020/2021 in figures: EBITDA of EUR 166.3 million, up 36.2 percent. Sales revenues of EUR 1.0 billion. EBITDA margin 16.2 percent. Equity ratio 75.1 percent. Proposed dividend of EUR 0.20 per share
Dutch ‘living coffin’ proves popular, new factory opened to meet demand Nearly 100 people have opted for a burial in a ‘living coffin’ one year after the sustainable way of dealing with the dead was introduced
27 September 202122 September 2021 Total Corbion PLA marks 100kT Luminy PLA production milestone The biodegradable and compostable functionalities of PLA make it the material of choice for a wide range of markets and applications, including fresh fruit packaging, food serviceware, durable consumer goods, toys and 3D printing
Husk as a substitute for polystyrene: packaging materials with a good conscience The Stuttgart-based start-up PROSERVATION has developed an ecological packaging material made from grain husks that could replace EPS and be just as effective
24 September 202122 September 2021 BIObec: leveraging education to unlock the EU bioeconomy’s full potential Maximising the opportunities offered by the bioeconomy by interlinking universities, innovation labs, and R&D centres with industrial actors and regions
LG Chem proceeds with sustainable materials investments Full-scale production of superabsorbent polymers, full-scale production of the biodegradable polymer PBAT, joint venture on Renewable Diesel production and a planned production of polylactic acid (PLA) are huge steps forward to a circular economy
23 September 202123 September 2021 Solugen raises over $350M – The Series C funding will go towards making carbon negative chemicals In today’s Digest, you may find reports about the funding, who’s behind it, the tech, reactions, and more
22 September 202120 September 2021 Solugen Raises Over $350 Million in Series C Funding Led by Baillie Gifford & GIC to Make Carbon Negative Chemicals This latest round of funding will be used to expand Solugen's Bioforge technology platform, which is used to produce lower-carbon and carbon-negative chemicals & materials for its key customers
Resource dog fur: Finest animal hair fibers for sustainable and ethical fashion The raw material for the Chiengora® yarn is produced incidentally during daily animal care, especially when the animals shed their winter coats in the spring
The EU Green Deal and its impact on the European textiles industry Under the “zero pollution Europe” target of the Green Deal, a new strategy on sustainable use of chemicals is being developed which plans to amend REACH and will also consider restrictions for PFAS and skin sensitizers
Tougher and lighter dental implant crowns can be made of cellulose-based nanocomposites A research group at VTT’s succeeded in designing and producing a mineralized biocomposite exhibiting high strength, stiffness, and fracture toughness that resembles the architectural design of the dactyl club of the mantis shrimp
21 September 202116 September 2021 United, Honeywell Invest in New Clean Tech Venture from Alder Fuels, Powering Biggest Sustainable Fuel Agreement in Aviation History United agrees to purchase 1.5 billion gallons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) over 20 years - which is one and a half times the size of the rest of the world's airlines' publicly announced SAF commitments combined
Danimer Scientific Receives Grant from United Soybean Board to Expand Research of High-Oleic Soybean Oil in Biodegradable Plastic Production $400,000 grant to support up-scaling of feedstock grown exclusively in the United States as a more cost-effective input for the manufacture of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA)
Flax-skinned Cupra off-road e-racer has hardened look, softened impact Cupra announced its Extreme E partnership with ABT Sportsline last year, and the team is now running a 2021 campaign with the e-Cupra ABT XE1 race car
20 September 202115 September 2021 LG Chem – TK Chemical Teams Up to Produce Biodegradable Plastics The two companies plan to sign the main contract within the year and establish a PBAT production line and begin production by the second half of 2022