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5 July 202130 June 2021

Ohne Start-ups keine Bioökonomie

Wettbewerb „PlanB – Biobasiert.Business.Bayern.“ zeichnet grüne Geschäftsideen aus

The World BioEconomy Forum launches world’s first news app for the global circular bioeconomy

The new app is available for both Android and IOS devices, will alert users to the very latest breaking news and developments

2 July 202129 June 2021

Fabbri group nabs BIOPOLYMER Innovation Award 2021

Italian company was recognized for the development of its Nature Fresh film: the world’s first bioplastic compostable cling film for automatic food packaging

Danimer Scientific Completes Debottlenecking of Kentucky Facility to Upscale Production of Biodegradable Materials

Optimized processes and equipment will enable output of 20 million pounds of finished product annually to meet global demand for polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA), a biodegradable alternative to petrochemical plastic

1 July 20216 July 2021

nova Price Indices (June 2021)

Developments of raw material prices over time

Arkema launches a new renewable PVDF grade for batteries

Arkema announces a major innovation with the launch of its new sustainable Kynar® PVDF range. These new grades will claim 100% renewable attributed carbon derived from crude tall oil bio-feedstock, according to a mass balance approach

Hybrid Catalyst Technology for Sustainable Carbon Dioxide Conversion

New hybrid catalyst platform aims to serve chemical manufacturers in the first instance and could save 20% of all fossil fuels for chemical processes, potentially reducing emissions by eight million tons per year

Vattenfall to sell 49.5% of the offshore wind farm Hollandse Kust Zuid to BASF

Once fully operational, the wind farm will be the largest offshore wind farm in the world with 140 wind turbines and a total installed capacity of 1.5 Gigawatt

30 June 202125 June 2021

„Underground Sun Storage 2030“: Store solar energy seasonally and on large scale in the form of hydrogen, use existing infrastructure – for a secure renewable energy landscape

In this research project, the only one of its kind in the world, renewable solar energy is converted into green hydrogen in a climate-neutral way by means of electrolysis and stored in a pure form in former natural gas reservoirs

Taaleri’s associated company Fintoil secured EUR 80 million senior debt package and reached financial close of its biorefinery investment

The proceeds from the SSGB will be used entirely on the biorefinery investment according to Fintoil’s Green Finance Framework

29 June 202125 June 2021

Clariter recognized by Frost & Sullivan as the 2021 technology innovation leader for Excellence in best practices

In 2021 Clariter excelled in all of the criteria in its commitment to innovation and creativity, commercial success, application diversity, and customer acquisition, as well as in the growth potential space

LanzaTech Part of South Wales Industrial Decarbonisation Project

Proposed facility will yield around 100 million litres per annum of ATJ Synthetic Paraffinic Kerosene (ATJ-SPK) to build out the entire supply chain from feedstock to wing

28 June 20219 September 2021

Novolex Launches New U.S. Manufacturing Line to Make Compostable Cups from Plant-Based Plastic

The cups will be available from Novolex brand Eco-Products®, a leading provider of foodservice packaging made from renewable and recycled resources

TotalEnergies, MPG Manifattura Plastica S.p.A. and Froneri launch bio-based ice cream cups made from Certified Renewable PP

New polypropylene produced from bio-based naphtha offers virgin-like performances with a reduced carbon footprint and is fully recyclable

Filtering instead of showering: researchers are developing a new material from a bath sponge

Researchers could show for the first time that the composite material can in principle be used in the development of sensors, catalysts, and antibacterial filter systems

25 June 202122 June 2021

Agricultural films, packaging films or garbage bags – Hof University of Applied Sciences makes wood residues usable

With the help of electron irradiation researchers converted residual materials from the paper industry to biodegradable bioplastics

A sustainable method for producing amines from agricultural and forestry waste

The CatASus project to enable the production of amines from alcohols, in turn derived from renewable resources, specifically lignocellulose waste

Orion Engineered Carbons First To Launch Renewable Carbon Black To The Tire Industry: ECORAX® Nature

This new family of products pioneers the use of renewable carbon black for the demanding requirements of tire treads

New fund launched to support biotechnology spin-out

Funding will support researchers at Scottish universities to progress bio-based research and establish new companies in any relevant market

24 June 202121 June 2021

Bioeconomy: Taking Microbes out of Dark and into the Light

Research Alliance Develops New Methods for Screening and Cultivating Biotechnologically Promising Microorganisms

23 June 20219 September 2021

Neste and LyondellBasell agree on long-term commercial relationship to make polymers and chemicals from renewable feedstock more widely available to global brands

Through their collaboration, Neste and LyondellBasell are jointly contributing to the development of the European market for more sustainable polymers and chemicals

22 June 202118 June 2021

No more plastic wrap? Students create novel biobased packaging for cucumbers

A dip in the biobased liquid gives cucumbers a protective film. Innovative idea will be presented in the international BioDesign Challenge competition

21 June 202128 June 2021

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Re-introduction of sugar beet to Scotland takes significant step forward

Crop harvested for first time in 50 years will support development of a bio-economy in Scotland

Could a natural material replace plastic?

Overcoming obstacles for the bioplastics industry

From milk protein, a plastic foam that gets better in a tough environment

A research team at KTH Royal Institute of Technology reports that the new material made from whey protein actually improves its mechanical performance after days of exposure to high temperatures

18 June 20219 September 2021

Saving the climate with solar fuel

In Empa's mobility demonstrator, move, researchers are investigating the production of synthetic methane from an energy, technical and economic perspective

Oberon Fuels plant begins commercial production

As part of a $6 million project grant from the California Energy Commission, Oberon is converting waste methanol into rDME at its Brawley facility

17 June 202116 June 2021

Greiner Packaging produces first cup prototypes made of Bornewables™

A portfolio of premium polyolefins designed for circularity by Borealis

EU biorefinery outlook to 2030

European Commission's study presents the possible growth until 2030, provides actions required to increase the deployment of chemical and material driven biorefineries in the EU

16 June 202116 June 2021

Vitol Aviation and Neste enable Heathrow to become first UK major airport to incorporate Sustainable Aviation Fuel into operation

Whilst the fuel supply may be comparatively small, it serves as proof of concept for more flights to be operated using SAF at the UK’s hub airport going forwar

Wall Street wins signal the start of a synthetic biology revolution

Last month, Ginkgo Bioworks landed a blank-check deal that valued the company at $15 billion, more than triple what it was worth last year

Lactips is innovating for sustainable packaging

Industrial and commercial partnership with Plastiques Venthenat to replace polluting plastics for consumer and commercial use

15 June 202116 June 2021

Carbios buys out SPI Fund’s stake in Carbiolice capital

This acquisition demonstrates Carbios’ confidence in Carbiolice’s development capability and reinforces its ambition as the world leader in biological technologies to rethink the end of life of plastics and synthetic fibres

Kimberly-Clark Partners with Biotech Innovator RWDC to Design Sustainable Alternatives to Traditional Plastics

The partnership will provide Kimberly-Clark with RWDC's polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) source material, Solon^TM, to develop additional products that are marine degradable

Covestro’s circular ambitions take shape

Together with ArcelorMittal and other partners, Covestro is investigating the possibilities of converting carbon monoxide (CO) and carbon dioxide into chemical building blocks

14 June 202116 June 2021

RWDC Industries Appoints New Chief Financial Officer

Thomas Aebischer brings 18 years of public and private company CFO experience and proven leadership track record to RWDC

11 June 20219 September 2021

EC Commission stands firm: PHA is a non-natural polymer

GO!PHA: It is disappointing to see that the 2019 impact assessment did not consider polyhydroxyalkanoates and the benefits it can bring to the stakeholders

Heimtextil launches digital materials library

Visitors can now discover the potential of previously unknown textiles at any time, to open their minds to experimental approaches and revolutionary ideas

10 June 20219 September 2021

Minimise investment risks in renewable chemistry

The nova-institute in Germany offers tailor-made and single client studies to reduce the risk of wrong decisions. And it helps to find the best solutions for the use of renewable carbon sources.

US breakthrough for sustainable packaging company PulPac

The US patent office granted a patent that states Dry Molded Fiber is invented and duly owned by PulPac

Alfa Laval wins SEK 155 million renewable energy order

Company will supply a processing line to a petroleum refiner to support production of renewable diesel and jet fuels in Europe

Stahl introduces a renewable carbon product portfolio to open new sustainable leather possibilities

The new Stahl Ympact^® is a family of leather chemical solutions made with renewable feedstocks which will help tanneries to reduce their environmental footprint

9 June 202116 June 2021

WinCup and Delaware North introduce phade® Eco-Stirrers at 2021 PGA Championship

Major golf tournament is first event in WinCup and Delaware North partnership; phade® brand available to company’s 200 hospitality locations

Ginkgo Bioworks going public for $15bn SPAC deal

Company will be a publicly-traded company on the New York Stock Exchange and will continue to make other filings with the SEC in line with public company requirements

8 June 202116 June 2021

If there is no biodegradability, there is also no gravity

New SAPEA report includes a number of unfounded general assumptions that need to be rectified, especially with regards to the general understanding of biodegradability

New EU Ecolabel To Tackle Cosmetics Greenwashing

European Environmental Bureau has been successfully advocating for extending the EU Ecolabel to all cosmetics with stricter environmental requirements

Genomatica Survey: 1 in 3 U.S. consumers would do all their shopping at a sustainable clothing store, if only one existed

Consumers look to fashion brands for availability and trustworthy information on how to shop sustainably

7 June 20219 September 2021

For which plastic products is biodegradation a viable end-of-life option?

The final report including comprehensive fact sheets of 25 applications is now available online in German and English.

nova experts introduced: Olaf Porc (M.Sc.)

Biogenic feedstocks and techno-economic evaluations

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