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16 September 202011 September 2020

EU microplastics ban set to make a growing problem worse

The typical cast of powerful industrial polluters has secured a loophole that excludes nano, the most dangerous form of microplastic

A Norwegian Startup Is Turning Dry Deserts Into Fertile Cropland

Desert Control team using their specially designed Liquid Nanoclay spray which mixes water and clay to help bind sand particles. The spray has had a dramatic effect

15 September 202010 September 2020

On the EU’s menu: the Common Agricultural Policy

Faced with a combined climate, health and biodiversity crisis, MEPs need to be held accountable when interfering with science

14 September 202010 September 2020

German, Benelux hydrogen demand could rise five-fold to 2050: study

Aurora Research: Future hydrogen output could mainly be used to replace fossil fuels in the manufacturing processes of steel, chemicals or cement

Bio-based industries equipped to help Europe meet its waste objectives

Research by ZWE and BIC maps bio-waste collection and potential

Essential Requirements for Packaging should consider benefits of bioplastics

Currently, EU legislation defines a ‘hierarchy’ in waste management, where waste prevention and re-use are the most preferred options, followed by recycling

Are all renewable aviation fuels equally sustainable?

This article focuses on dedicated lipids (fats) to renewable aviation fuels production

11 September 20208 September 2020

Can yeast oil save rainforests from palm oil plantation pressure?

Palm oil is cheap, plentiful, and extremely useful — but its production involves destroying tropical rainforests. Startups are racing to replace palm oil with oil from yeast cultures. Can they beat palm oil's low price?

9 September 20204 September 2020

Missouri S&T research on soybean oil may benefit manufacturers, farmers and environment

Two chemical researchers added nanoparticles to high oleic soybean oil and increased cooling capacity, enhanced viscosity, stability, and thermal conductivity

Spotlight on outdoor clothing: Biodegradable fleece made from wood cellulose

Outdoor specialist Vaude comes along with a wood fiber-based Lyocell fleece, which can biodegrade in any environment in about 90 days

8 September 2020

Results of seven years of market research published

Three online surveys on green premium for bio-based products and one in-depth consumer study, published now for the first time

Bloom Biorenewables secures 2.9M€ fundraising to prove biomass valorization at pilot scale and signs partnership agreement with Yokogawa

Bloom’s patented mild lignin extraction method uses stabilizing molecules that prevent lignin (a major fraction in plants) from condensing during extraction

Industry representatives outline key credibility principles for new sustainability standard

Perstorp together with three leading industry representatives has outlined some key principles the new ISO standard needs to embrace for maximum credibility

A sweet way to transform biomass into renewable energy

The use of biomass to produce energy has increased significantly in recent years, supporting a growing bioeconomy across the world

7 September 2020

Bioeconomy worth 2.4 trillion EUR to the European economy as bio-based industries mark sizeable jump in turnover and bio-based share of chemicals reaches record high of 15%

Latest version of nova-Institute's market report for BIC "European Bioeconomy in Figures" covers the whole period from 2008 to 2017

Unilever to eliminate fossil fuels in cleaning products by 2030

Renewable sources of carbon are processed into useful ingredients to produce cleaning and laundry products

Green Chemicals Blog’s Comment: Unilever to eliminate fossil fuels in cleaning products by 2030

This new ambition is a core component of Unilever’s ‘Clean Future’, a ground-breaking innovation programme designed by the company’s Home Care division

Gevo’s historic $900 million offtake deal with Trafigura Group

It is the largest project the company will have in its current configuration plan, and it’s certainly the largest deal we’ve ever seen for SAF and isooctane

3 September 20209 September 2021

#Trending: Chemical recycling of plastics – the missing link in the puzzle to enhance plastics circularity

Collection & sorting of plastics waste is quite far from being at the required level and the recycled grades often don’t stand a chance against their low-cost virgin counterparts

Mixed market reaction to EU plastics charge

New charge of €800/tonne for all non-recycled packaging waste will be paid by EU nations from 1 January 2021

Danimer Scientific and WinCup win PLASTICS Industry Association’s 2020 Innovation in Bioplastics Award

Winners developed first-of-its-kind backyard compostable and marine-biodegradable straw

GO!PHA proudly looks back at the first year and looks forward to what is coming

GO!PHA publishes first annual report to inform our members and wider public about our past, current and future activities

1 September 202027 August 2020

Is greener aviation set for take-off?

If we are to see green aviation take off in the near future, aviation fuel users can take key actions today to make overall emission levels decline

Food peels pure science for new PhD graduate

Young New Zealand researcher has found fruit and vegetable peels can be used to purify water

New Scientific Review Shows Biogenic CO2 Emissions From Agricultural Crops Are De Minimis, Despite EPA’s Decade Long Regulatory Barrier

Science Shows That EPA Should Take Action & Address Long Overdue Issue Harming America’s Heartland

28 August 202025 August 2020

Phillips 66 Plans to Transform San Francisco Refinery into World’s Largest Renewable Fuels Plant

Conversion is expected to reduce the plant’s greenhouse gas emissions by 50%

UC Connect-PhD scholarship: “CORDENKA® fibre centred product design”

New project aims to develop a wide range of previously unknown possibilities for the use of CORDENKA^® fibres and CORDENKA^® fibre composites in product design

Bridge2Brands: FCA and Biobridges Call for Innovative Solutions

Are you a solution provider? An innovative expert in the field of biobased materials? Then this call is directed at you

27 August 202024 August 2020

Avantium first half 2020 results: losses in Catalysis business, good progress elsewhere

For the company, health and safety of their employees, partners and contractors has been their top priority throughout the coronavirus pandemic

Biogenic Emissions: Credit Where It’s Due

An improved understanding of biogenic emissions from agricultural crops could change the economics of biobased product manufacturing and biofuel production

Neste to supply sustainable aviation fuel to three major U.S. airlines

Several airlines and fuel producers in a groundbreaking agreement to increase the use of sustainable aviation fuel

26 August 202021 August 2020

DS Smith to target hard-to-recycle plastic packaging reduction with Hydropol

Thanks to the water-soluble properties of Aquapak’s polymer, Hydropol will result in less contamination in the paper making process

Two More Sateri Mills Confirmed EU-BAT Compliant

This brings the total number of EU-BAT compliant mills to three of five

25 August 202027 August 2020

BioSinn – products for which biodegradation makes sense

3^rd expert workshop (online event), 22 October 2020, 1 pm–4 pm

iQ Natural: Closing the loop on PVC with bio-attributed materials

World’s first floor with bio-attributed vinyl - BIOVYN^TM is substituting 100% of fossil feedstock by renewable biomass

Chevron Announces First 100% Renewable Base Oil Production

Novvi LLC Reaches Significant Milestone

Bamboozle Redefines Reusable Tableware While Thriving During a Pandemic

Company developed a new material, Astrik, a mix of 15 percent bamboo and 85 percent polylactic acid

The inside track on Futurity, the New Zealand biorefinery pioneers with a fresh approach to extracting new value from pine

First-of-its-kind commercial biorefinery in New Zealand to break down pine trees into ‘building block’ components for platform chemicals to create bio-materials

24 August 202018 August 2020

Some WHO cannabis recommendations draw strong opposition at recent UN meeting

CBD recommendations had almost no vocal supporters during the meeting but cannabis companies hoping to capitalize on this possible international change

21 August 202022 August 2020

EU Promotes Greater Global Responsibility on Plastic Waste – But Not for Internal Market

Green Groups Denounce Europe's "Do As I Say, Not As I Do" Policy

New Science Behind Algae-based Flip-flops

Biodegradable shoes meet commercial standards for products needed to help eradicate tons of plastic waste

Carbon-Optimized Bioeconomy: The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to ARPA-E’s Carbon Programs

David Babson, Program Director at the DOE’s Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy answers important questions in this illuminating slide guide

Footwear Giant To Launch Vegan Leather Sneakers Made From Wine Waste

The plant-based sneakers also feature mesh made from recycled PET bottles and an algae-based EVA sole

20 August 202017 August 2020

Caterpillars of the wax moth love eating plastic: Fraunhofer LBF investigates degradation process

Fraunhofer LBF followed the path of the plastic through a caterpillar and made important contributions to clarifying some unanswered questions

Your Car Is More Plastic Than You Know. This Company May Soon Be Brewing Its Parts With Biology

A new partnership aims to brew the raw materials needed for greener bioplastics

IBioIC launches bid to increase industrial biotech businesses by 100 in three years

Innovation body's Bioeconomy Cluster Builder aims to help firms unlock £8 million funding

19 August 202015 August 2020

Survey: Americans Embrace Sustainability Despite COVID-19 Upheaval

56% of Americans want brands and government to prioritize sustainability even amid health and economic turmoil

Towards a future with bioplastics

Plastic products manufacturer Rompa Group to show the world how it can contribute to a cleaner environment by reusing the own waste

18 August 202015 August 2020

Mondi introduces NextLiner – the world’s first sustainable PCK release liner

Group is continually conducting research and development into more sustainable release liner alternatives

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