6 October 20232 October 2023 Turning pulp mill residues and sugars from biorefineries into high-value products By-products from pulp mills contain organic compounds that have so far been largely unprocessed. An EU-funded project is repurposing this leftover material from the manufacturing process into valuable materials and chemicals
5 October 20235 October 2023 nova-experts (re)introduced: MA Sc. Olaf Porc Techno-economic evaluation of the European bioeconomy, as well as research, data acquisition and analysis
4 October 202327 September 2023 Making aviation fuel from biomass MIT researchers are converting the plant material lignin into hydrocarbon molecules that could help make jet fuel 100 percent sustainable
2 October 202329 September 2023 3D printing with coffee: Turning used grounds into caffeinated creations Coffee can do a lot of things: Wake you up, warm you up and lessen that existential dread. According to a new study, it could also help reduce the waste from 3D printing
Qore to supply bio-BDO to BASF US-based Qore, a joint venture of Cargill and HELM AG, is building a 65 ktpa corn-based BDO in Iowa under the QIRA® brand using the Geno (formerly Genomatica) processing technology
29 September 202317 October 2023 Combining Concentrated Solar Power and Pyrolysis – The PYSOLO project In July 2023, the Horizon Europe Project PYSOLO (PYrolysis of biomass by concentrated SOLar pOwer) was officially launched and will be up and running for the next four years. The project aims to prepare the ground for a novel game-changing and fully renewable process combining concentrated solar power and biomass pyrolysis
Roadmap “Circular bioeconomy for Germany” Fraunhofer researchers present a bioeconomy roadmap for resources conservation, climate protection, and food security
28 September 202325 September 2023 BASF obtains long-term access to bio-based1,4-butanediol QIRA With QIRA from Qore® LLC, BASF will expand its existing offer of BDO derivatives with bio-based variants
27 September 202322 September 2023 BASF launches first biomass balance plastic additives These industry-first solutions support the use of renewable feedstock to replace fossil feedstock and help BASF’s customers meet their sustainability targets
25 September 202329 September 2023 Be Part of the Chemistry and Materials Industry’s Transition From Fossil to Renewable Carbon! Abstract Submission is Now Open for the Renewable Materials Conference 2024 (RMC)
Adapting Certification Schemes for Biomass and Biowaste Resources The BioReCer Project aims to adapt the certification schemes for bio-based products to boost market confidence and use by the bio-based industries
21 September 202318 September 2023 Eni Sustainable Mobility and LG Chem Join Forces for a potential new innovative Biorefinery in South Korea Eni will provide the South Korean biorefinery with sustainable feedstock mainly based on waste and residues from the processing of vegetable oils, used cooking oil, and also vegetable oils from drought-resistant crops
19 September 202314 September 2023 Toray Boosts Stake in Thai Subsidiary to Upgrade Cellulosic Sugar Production for Fibers, Resins, and Films Derived from Inedible Biomass The company will thereby avoid competition with the food chain and develop a range of technologies, including to recycle used plastic products, switch to biomass-derived materials, and tap carbon dioxide as a raw material
14 September 202311 September 2023 Wood modification boosts biomass conversion By adding a naturally-occurring polymer that makes wood more porous, scientists have engineered trees easier to disassemble into simpler building blocks
Plant-based frames and lenses take on oil-based eyewear Bio-based acetate has started to enter the eyewear frame industry at all price points and bio-based lens production has made progress on recyclable alternatives
13 September 20238 September 2023 NTU Singapore scientists develop a sustainable way to convert kalewaste into products for health and personal care Scientists from Nanyang Technological University explored a range of bioactive compounds in kale and established the best solvent for an optimal extraction of these bioactive components
12 September 20237 September 2023 BioUPGRADE: Advancing biocatalysts to enrich the global bioeconomy Emma Master, PhD, from Aalto University details how the BioUPGRADE project drives state-of-the-art innovations in biocatalysts
11 September 202317 December 2024 Publication of RCI’s position paper on the Green Claims Directive proposal This September, the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI) has released a position paper concerning the Commission’s Proposal for a Green Claims Directive (GCD) from March 2023
Lenzing successfully completing the conversion and upgrade of its Indonesian site Transformation to a state-of-the-art production site in Indonesia: Significant reduction of emissions expected. Investment turns location into a supplier of specialty viscose fibers for which certification according to the standard of the internationally recognized EU Ecolabel is being sought
6 September 202330 August 2023 Big milestone for new carbon removal method Block makes first large purchase of desert algae carbon removal from Brilliant Planet through the Watershed Marketplace
4 September 202329 August 2023 Syclus choses Axens to provide Atol® technology for Europe’s first ethanol-based renewable ethylene production plant The facility will rely on Atol® technology from French company Axens that can produce ethylene widely regarded as having the highest quality on the market
Yamaha Motor Adopts Plant-Derived Next-Generation Materials for Personal Watercraft and Sports Boats World's first mass-produced parts for vehicles
1 September 20234 October 2024 Monthly news from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), August 2023 A very exciting month has passed again and you may find here the RCI Manifesto for the next European Commission, several interesting articles and the announcement of a webinar with Alfa Laval, Borealis and Stahl
30 August 202328 August 2023 Lignin Conversion Could Make Jet Fuel 100% Sustainable In 2021, nearly a quarter of the world's carbon dioxide emissions came from the transportation sector, with aviation being a significant contributor
24 August 202321 August 2023 Discarded aloe peels could be a sustainable, natural insecticide (video) Scientists report several bioactive compounds in extracts from the peels that deter insects from feasting on crops
23 August 202317 August 2023 Origin Materials and Proman Partner to Produce Low-Carbon Biofuels Proman, one of the world’s largest producers of methanol, and Origin Materials signed an agreement to explore the production and global distribution of biofuels
22 August 202317 August 2023 Karbon-X and Laconic Sign Letter of Intent to Develop Innovative Biochar Verification Methodology Laconic’s SADAR platform and Karbon-X’s carbon offset expertise leveraged to create verification methodology
21 August 202316 August 2023 PYREG becomes the first endorsed technology provider by Puro.earth German NetZero tech company is the first technology provider to be endorsed by carbon crediting platform and Nasdaq subsidiary Puro.earth
Black Soldier Fly Maggots Can Reduce Waste And Serve As A Protein Source A Texas A&M entomology professor developed "Black Soldier Fly Bullet" technology that will help the environment and serve as an animal feed protein source
18 August 202315 August 2023 Ecogensus Announces Groundbreaking Reinforced Sustainable Composite Material The advanced composites are formed using Ecogensus' Dynamic Organic Repolymerization (DOR)™ process, which can transform unsorted, mixed household wastes (including high moisture organics, food waste, etc.) into a new polymeric composite material called EGS-6™
Fuelling Australia’s future sustainable aviation industry Our new report shows Australia is ideally positioned to establish a sustainable aviation fuel industry in the coming years
Conagen and Sumitomo Chemical jointly develop a new era of renewable carbon materials This partnership represents a significant milestone in the development of sustainable materials, and this approach to PHS production is expected to crucially reduce the carbon footprint associated with traditional chemical synthesis method
17 August 202314 August 2023 Babcock & Wilcox, General Hydrogen Corp. Agree to Key Terms for Sale of Carbon-Negative Hydrogen and CO2 Produced from Biomass at Louisiana Plant General Hydrogen would purchase and transport off-site up to 15 tons of hydrogen per day, and CGI Gases would purchase and transport compressed carbon dioxide (CO2) captured during the process
16 August 202311 August 2023 Building a sustainable PET bottle supply chain The World's First Initiative for Bio-Paraxylene origin "Biomass to PET Bottles"
15 August 202310 August 2023 Valorization of Honduran Agro-Food Waste to Produce Bioplastics Yucca, taro, and banana fruit agro-waste share upcycling potential for bioplastic cosmetic packaging
10 August 20234 August 2023 Allotrope Partners LLC, Axens North America and Sumitomo Corporation of Americas to Study Commercial Production of Low Carbon Biofuel Using Woody Biomass from Forest Thinning in California This project will produce a commercial grade bioethanol, while at the same time contributing to the reduction of carbon released into the atmosphere from the massive wildfires that have severely impacted the environment and residents in California
8 August 20233 August 2023 BeonNAT demonstrates the potential of biomass cultivated to produce bioplastics for cosmetics, biochar and pet litter The Selection Committee chose six of the most promising species to assess their suitability for use in the manufacture of the end products
Origin Materials and Husky Achieve Commercialization Milestone for Advanced Packaging Recyclable PET polymer incorporating FDCA successfully processed into preforms using Husky’s commercial-scale injection molding equipment and subsequently bottles
Stockholm University leads Bio-LUSH for development of new sustainable bio-based fibers for a circular bioeconomy The four-year Bio-LUSH project, launched in May 2023, supports the establishment of a sustainable bio-fibrous economy and manufacturing sector in Europe
3 August 202331 July 2023 World’s First?! Green Science Alliance Developed Plant-Based Biodegradable Vegan Nail Tips with “Re:soil” Trademark International startup company Green Science Alliance Co., Ltd. focuses on developing natural biomass based chemical products
31 July 202326 July 2023 CHITOSE Group, Successfully Concludes Capital Increase of 7M USD Scale from Shiseido and Forms Strategic Partnership Accelerate a Microalgae-based Circular Manufacturing in a Cosmetic Industry
25 July 202325 July 2023 BIORECER: unlocking the full potential of biomass and biowaste resources Addressing the challenges is crucial for realizing the full potential of biomass and biowaste utilization in creating sustainable and climate-friendly solutions
6 July 20234 July 2023 Using Cyanobacteria to Convert Carbon Dioxide into Glucose Glucose is the most abundant monosaccharide, serving as an essential energy source for cells and as an important feedstock for the biorefinery industry
3 July 202327 June 2023 Das nova-Institut untersucht nachhaltig nutzbare Biomassepotenziale im Rheinischen Revier Neue Studie gestartet für das Landesamt für Natur, Umwelt und Verbraucherschutz NRW
30 June 20234 October 2024 Monthly news from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), June 2023 Let's take a look at what happened in June 2023 at RCI
21 June 202316 June 2023 Asahi Kasei and Mitsui establish supply and procurement system for bio-methanol Asahi Kasei plans to use the bio-methanol procured from Mitsui to produce engineering plastics in Japan with a lower carbon footprint than the current product lineup
20 June 202315 June 2023 Microalgae for Carbon Capture Harnessing Microalgae for Efficient Carbon Capture and Storage
19 June 202314 June 2023 Successful LIGNOFLAG project completion: EU-funded large-scale commercial plant produces bioethanol from agricultural residues Clariant’s sunliquid® technology converts unused agricultural residues into cellulosic ethanol, an advanced, highly sustainable biofuel that can already be used as a drop-in solution in fuel blending