20 September 202120 September 2021 The Finnish textile industry will be the most responsible and functional in the world in 2035 – investment opportunities of more than billion euros In collaboration with other textile industry operators, VTT and Finnish Textile & Fashion have prepared a roadmap for the Finnish textile and fashion industry extending up to 2035
17 September 202114 September 2021 How Polymer Coatings Could Help Accelerate CO2 Conversion Japanese researchers created a polymer coating that dramatically accelerates the electrochemical CO2 conversion
16 September 202113 September 2021 BIO-FED: New Biocompounds for Extrusion and Thermoforming Biobased and biodegradable M·VERA® grades for cosmetics, food and non-food packaging
Cooperation Uniper and Port of Rotterdam Authority in production green hydrogen This agreement is a major milestone in the further development of the hydrogen value chain in the Rijnmond region
Mit dem Papiersack die Klimaziele erreichen Die Gemeinschaft Papiersackindustrie e.V. (GemPSI) möchte ihre Verpackungslösungen, Produktions- und Lieferprozesse noch nachhaltiger gestalten – und warum Papiersäcke die richtige Wahl für Abfüller sind, die eine klimafreundliche Verpackung suchen
15 September 202114 September 2021 New thinksound™ headphones are first to market with sustainable materials Flagship over-ear headphones use Eastman Trēva engineering bioplastic
New publication highlights the BBI JU achievements over seven years BBI JU funding has mobilised the relevant actors of the sector, from producers and research organisations to small businesses and large companies
Orca: Weltgrößte Anlage zur direkten CO₂-Entnahme aus der Atmosphäre in Betrieb In Island zieht jetzt eine Anlage jährlich 4.000 Tonnen CO₂ aus der Atmosphäre und lagert sie unterirdisch an. Wie zukunftsfähig das ist, ist umstritten
Bio-based coating for wood outperforms traditional synthetic options Researchers turn a non-toxic residue into wood coating that resists abrasion, stain, and sunlight
14 September 20219 September 2021 Ceresana Research: Bioplastics Market Report Analysts expect revenues from bioplastics to rise to approx. USD 8.1 billion by 2030
Ginkgo Bioworks and Givaudan Enter Multi-Program Collaboration to Produce a Series of Ingredients Through this collaboration, Givaudan plans to sustainably deliver products such as those that are only available in minute quantities in nature, using the natural world as inspiration for an expanded creative palette
13 September 20219 September 2021 Climate benefits vs. burdens: Which products are best suited for emerging carbon capture technologies? Pulling heat-trapping carbon dioxide out of the air and turning it into useful products, a concept called carbon capture and utilization, has the potential to offer both environmental and economic benefits
Converting tamarind shells into an energy source for vehicles Shells of tamarind, a tropical fruit consumed worldwide, are discarded during food production. As they are bulky, tamarind shells take up a considerable amount of space in landfills where they are disposed as agricultural waste
9 September 20216 September 2021 Plastic Makers Call for Global Agreement to Eliminate Plastic Waste The plastics industry supports establishing a targeted goal to ensure access to proper waste management and eliminate leakage of plastic into the ocean
Sinopec aims Yuan 30 billion investment through 2025 to boost hydrogen strategy Hydrogen expansion to lower carbon emissions by 10 mil mt/year - To install 4 GW of wind, solar power capacity
8 September 20216 September 2021 Former Adidas executive launches new sustainable streetwear brand Eric Liedtke's, former executive board member and Brand President's latest venture: a new zero-waste, zero-plastic streetwear brand called Unless
A once defunct Sarnia bioplastics plant has risen from the ashes After buying the plant of the BioAmber bancruptcy and investing millions, LCY Biosciences Inc. is today producing more succinic acid than its predecessor did
This wood alternative is made from kombucha brewing waste Pyrus - the winner of this year’s national James Dyson Award - mimics rare woods so we don’t need to cut down the rainforest to get them
7 September 20212 September 2021 LG Chem Invests 2.6 Trillion Korean Won In High Value-add Eco-friendly Materials In Seosan, Chungnam Province Company will make a large-scale domestic investment to foster eco-friendly materials in the petrochemical sector
Synthetic biology enables microbes to build synthetic muscle No animals required to produce these fibers, which are tougher than Kevlar
Next Horizons: Heimtextil presents the 2022/23 trends International trade fair for home and contract textiles, 11 - 14 January 2022 to take place in Frankfurt/Main
6 September 20211 September 2021 60. Dornbirn-GFC 2021, 15. – 17. September, Online event 96 Lectures from Industry, Universities and Research Institutes, 20 Exhibitors and Break Out Sessions – guided by top class Keynotes
The Story behind the Development of CELLIANT® Viscose presented at Dornbirn Global Conference » World’s first in-fiber sustainable infrared viscose
Sustainable materials policy? Try bans and taxes Lux Research, an international research policy company based in Boston, published a report on sustainable materials policy. What are the most effective policy instruments in this area?
3 September 202131 August 2021 Fake plants – made from bio-based plastic VISTAFOLIA® - Artificial Green Walls Bringing Your Walls To Life
Using plastic waste to help solve sand shortages Does the world have a shortage of sand? At first, that might sound like a peculiar question
2 September 202130 August 2021 AirCarbon x Nike: Newlight and Nike Partner to Reduce Carbon Footprint The carbon-negative biomaterial will be explored in a variety of applications, with the goal to advance Nike's mission to create products that are better for athletes and the planet
Encina Appoints Sheida Sahandy as Chief Sustainability Officer Sahandy Joins Encina to Lead its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Efforts
Trotz Biontech nur ein Nischenmarkt – Die Hürden für die deutsche Biotech-Branche Die Branche hofft nach dem Biontech-Erfolg auf Schwung für die Entwicklung neuer Medikamente. Doch Finanzierung und Produktion sind in Deutschland schwieriger als in den USA
1 September 202130 August 2021 Biobased polyamide VESTAMID® Terra in toothbrushes Bio-bristles for the TIO toothbrush
Japan to limit business use of select plastic utensils A new law requires business operators to switch to biodegradable plastic alternatives or be prepared to charge customers for the use of single-use plastic items
Defining plastic – What is it and how should we change the way we conceive it? To efficiently tackle the plastic crisis, it’s time to shed light on some of the problematic definitions and myths around it
31 August 20216 April 2022 Regulation, consumer demand drive bionaphtha use in fuels, petchems Over the next three to five years, production could grow to anywhere between 500,000 mt/year and multiple millions of metric tons per year, depending on demand
27 August 202126 August 2021 An interview. European Commission: “The bioeconomy can generate significant carbon savings to reduce EU’s GHG emissions by at least 55% by 2030” The European Commission’s latest Green Deal proposals strengthen the importance of the bioeconomy
24 August 202118 August 2021 Batteries made from trees could help transform the future of electric travel Finnish Stora Enso uses a material found in the wood of our plants to produce sustainable battery power
19 August 202119 August 2021 NatureWorks Passes Final Authorization Milestone for New Fully Integrated Ingeo PLA Manufacturing Plant in Thailand Parent companies, Cargill and GC, have authorized NatureWorks to invest in excess of $600 million in the new fully integrated 75,000 ton per year facility, which includes lactic acid, lactide, and polymer manufacturing sites planned for construction beginning in the second quarter of 2022
A European Project will unlock the potential of feathers to foster circularity in agriculture A new European funded collaborative project, UNLOCK, was launched on 1 May to generate new value from a waste stream that contains nearly 90 % keratin, a valuable protein that can be a source for biodegradable materials.
18 August 202117 August 2021 Avantium Announces First Half 2021 Results Company Makes Commercial Progress while Financing Discussions for the FDCA Flagship Plant Continue
17 August 202112 August 2021 Bioplastic grade M∙VERA® GP1045 – Suitable for medium stiffness applications The new M·VERA® GP1045 consists primarily of renewable resources, is home compostable and has been specially designed for injection moulding applications
New generation of Biobased polyesters for durable products Starch-based molecule called ISOIDIDE allows researchers to develop a new generation of polymer that can be used not only in BPA(Bisphenol A)-free packaging but also in engineering applications
USDA: Biobased products industry responsible for 4.6M US jobs The report demonstrates that the biobased industry is a substantial generator of economic activity and jobs, and that it has a significant positive impact on the environment.
16 August 202110 August 2021 Eco-friendly plastic from cellulose and water Göttingen University researchers create new kind of environmentally friendly bioplastic with hydroplastic polymers
Origin Materials Earns USDA Certified Biobased Product Label Proprietary products, chloromethyl furfural (CMF) and hydrothermal carbon (HTC), are now able to display a unique USDA label that highlights their percentage of biobased content
13 August 20219 August 2021 Chemical industry in the north of the Netherlands leads in climate transition As about 10 years ago all industry moved out of Western Europe to low-wage countries, the Netherlands are playing now a significant role again, partly thanks to the examples they are conducting in the field of sustainability and greening of chemistry
Bioplastics production offers opportunities for pharmaceutical applications The search for the ultimate alternative for traditional plastics has been going on for many years. The BERN partnership is one of the initiatives focusing on the development of bioplastics
12 August 20219 August 2021 Seaweed, the Carbon Negative Fuel, Food, and Supplement The beneficial properties of seaweed go from human nutrition and skincare to fighting climate change
Alpha-Protein GmbH: Insect farming for sustainability From 2022, the company aims to produce around 2,100 metric tonnes of live mealworms annually
11 August 20216 August 2021 Pregis earns industrial compostable certification for its Flo-Pak Bio loose fill product line Industrial compostable certification means that the starch-based loose fill can be disposed in an organic waste bin along with other compostable items
FMI Report: Demand for Microalgae in Personal Care & Cosmetics Sector to Total US$ 76.5 Mn in 2031 Application in Haircare Products to Account for Maximum Sales