1 October 202428 January 2025 Danish Biotech Startup Secures EUR 1.3 million to Reinvent Asphalt Production with First Fermented Binder Visibuilt Raises €1.3 Million to Transform Asphalt Production with Mycelium which has the Potential to Drastically Reduce the Environmental Footprint of Road Construction
Bioplastics in the medical industry: Is a green future a reality? Aastha Mahanta, associate consultant, polymers & specialty chemicals, ChemBizR, discusses the role of bioplastics in the medical industry
LYB lays foundation for first industrial-scale advanced recycling plant at Wesseling, Germany site Catalytic pyrolysis unit in heart of Europe to bolster sustainable growth, value creation
30 September 202427 September 2024 Key Insights from two 3-CO Project Interviews: Focus on Labels, Certification and Social Innovations The Horizon Europe 3-CO conducted two insightful interviews with the project partner Margaux Le Gallou from ECOS and the project’s advisory board member Nelo Emerencia from the Bio-based Industries Consortium (BIC)
Monthly news from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), September 2024 Let's take a look at what happened in September 2024 at RCI:
UPM Biochemicals and Södra accelerate the commercialisation of innovative lignin-based solutions The kraft lignin-derived UPM Solargo™ plant biostimulants are ideally placed to support the agricultural sector’s commitment to reducing classical fertilizer use while increasing soil health
Proposed $1.35 Billion for World’s Largest Ultra-Green Hydrogen Facility Proposed $1.35 Billion Investment in Southeast Louisiana Would Establish the World’s Largest Carbon Negative Renewable Natural Gas
27 September 202426 September 2024 New Players in Advanced Recycling – Innovators at work Interview with Emmeline Aves, Commercial Manager at ReVentas
Evonik aims to generate €1.5 billion additional sales with new innovation strategy Three new innovation growth areas are supposed to generate additional sales of €1.5 billion by 2032, compared with 2023
After circular fashion hits London Fashion Week, where next for sustainable clothing? By showcasing how coherent looks can be conjured up from disparate styles and decades, the point of the show was that circular dressing needn’t be drab or utilitarian
LyondellBasell tackles end-of-life challenges in durable goods by investing in a new recycling center in Germany This new center marks a significant leap in waste processing capabilities for durable goods, such as automotive and white good appliance parts
26 September 202425 September 2024 nova Session: Challenges and Developments in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) (online) 6 November 2024 - 14:00 - 16:00 CET, online
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25 September 202424 September 2024 Creating a Circular Water Economy through Sustainable Wastewater Treatment The Horizon Europe project WaterProof presents its new factsheet on wastewater treatment and solutions offered by the project
AIR COMPANY Raises $69M in Series B to Commercialize Carbon Utilization Technology and Sustainable Aviation Fuels Funding will Accelerate the Production of AIRMADE® SAF, the Company’s CO₂-derived Sustainable Aviation Fuel and other Synthetic Fuels
A Green Chemistry Breakthrough: Sustainable Collagen Extraction from Sardine Bones Using Banana Peel Water Extracts This method addresses environmental concerns associated with traditional collagen extraction methods and offers a new approach to valorizing waste materials
24 September 202424 September 2024 Call for Innovation: Cellulose Fibres Conference 2025 – New with Biosynthetics Besides cellulose fibres, bio-based polymer fibres ("biosynthetics") are an excellent option to reduce fossil fibres in textiles
CO2 electrolysis: Fraunhofer UMSICHT is working with the H2 Reallabor Burghausen Scientists are developing in collaboration a novel reactor for the efficient conversion of carbon dioxide to ethylene
Schneider Electric collaborates with GR3N to tackle plastic recycling challenges and drive circularity in chemical sector GR3N developed MADE, Microwave Assisted DEpolymerization solution, which breaks down PET into its chemical building blocks that can be recombined to create new PET pellets with virgin-like quality
Biophilica launches 100% biobased adhesive The adhesive was tested by consumers on a variety of substrates around the world, achieving impressive results with unique properties
Lygos and CJ BIO Partner on Commercial-scale Biorefinery Complex in Fort Dodge, Iowa, to Bring High-Performing, Sustainable Solutions to Market The partnership includes delivery of over 40,000 MT/yr of Lygos’ flagship products, Soltellus™ and Ecoteria™, with the potential for future expansion of additional sustainable innovations
Groundbreaking ceremony marks the start of Dairy Distillery Alliance’s sustainable biofuel project America’s lowest carbon-intensity dairy ethanol plant breaks ground in southwest Michigan, adding to the needed biofuel supply and helping lower the dairy industry’s carbon footprint
23 September 202419 September 2024 Leading the Charge: Indian Brands Crafting Eco-Friendly, Biodegradable & Compostable Bags India faces a severe plastic waste crisis, with approximately 3.4 million tonnes of plastic waste generated annually
The New EU Political Cycle: A Defining Moment to Accelerate CCU Techs – CO2 Value Europe on Euractiv For some CCU pathways, there are literally no rules or incentives
20 September 202417 September 2024 WACKER Successfully Tests CO2 Capture from the Silicon Production Process The newly tested capture process makes it possible to reuse or store this greenhouse gas and prevent its release into the atmosphere – a critical step on the road to net-zero chemicals production
CHUK launches new Compostable Tableware products for QSRs and caterers CHUK eco-friendly products are crafted to meet the food service industry sustainability needs
A Letter for the Future of Packaging The EU has the opportunity to move forward by balancing its sustainability goals with the essential need for consumers to access everyday staples like milk and juice
19 September 202419 September 2024 Guide the EU Biotech Act to success, says top Belgian research institute Europe has recently challenged the United States’ dominance in scientific research and innovation
G20 reaches consensus and establishes High-Level principles on Bioeconomy The Bioeconomy Initiative was proposed by Brasil’s G20 Presidency, seeking to boost the development of this innovative and productive paradigm based on the combination of knowledge and nature
18 September 202412 September 2024 Innovative Research Unveils News Path to Ethanol Production from CO2 Researchers from the Interface Science Department at the Fritz Haber Institute have introduced a novel method for converting the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide (CO2) into ethanol and other fuels
Pierre Fabre partners with Sorbonne University to develop biodegradable bioplastics Produced by microalgae, the innovative material captures CO2 from the atmosphere and transforms it into a bioplastic
“Pilots4U powered by COPILOT” launches Open Calls for Co-CREATION of its new DATABASE & PLATFORM COPILOT invites Bioeconomy Innovators and Pilot and Demo Infrastructures to CO-CREATE the next DATABASE & PLATFORM of European Open Access Pilot and Demo Infrastructures for the Bioeconomy
PlaXTM by Bioworks Adopted in Seivson’s 2025 Spring/Summer Collection Five Designs Unveiled at Rakuten Fashion Week TOKYO Runway Show
17 September 202411 September 2024 Textile waste and recycling: challenges and opportunities This article tackles the topic of textile waste and explores the possible recycling routes that exist today. It also offers a closer look at the UK's textile industry and the waste produced nationally
Chemical recycling of mixed textile waste Most postconsumer textiles are mixed fibers, complicating mechanical recycling due to material blends and contaminants
The R-SOCK, the first circular sports sock Did you know that socks are the most replaced items in the world? Today, each of us throw on average seven pairs of socks per year. And this only in France accounts for 300 million pairs of socks thrown away every year
16 September 202411 September 2024 Calyxia raises $35 million to help global manufacturers advance product performance, and fight plastic pollution and GHG emissions Investment led by Lombard Odier Investment Managers’ Plastic Circularity Fund and Bpifrance, through its Large Venture fund, bringing cumulative funding to $70M
Can CO2 utilisation drive increased carbon capture? Wood Mackenzie: Carbon dioxide utilisation could bolster carbon capture economics, but there are major obstacles
Upcycling excess carbon dioxide with tiny microbes Researchers reporting in ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering have rewired one such microbe to help tackle greenhouse gases in the atmosphere
13 September 202410 September 2024 There is a more sustainable way! With bio-based and biodegradable textile and leather chemicals Indian startup SCHUTZEN revolutionizes the fashion industry – Nominated for the ISC3 Innovation Award 2024
LanzaTech Signs Master License Agreement with SEKISUI to Develop Multiple Commercial Scale Waste-to-Ethanol Plants Across Japan LanzaTech progresses partnership with SEKISUI by formalizing commercial framework to construct facilities which significantly advance how municipalities convert solid waste into valuable sustainable feedstocks
PureCycle, Seminole County, League of Women Voters Partner to Recycle Campaign Signs from Primary Election PureCycle partnered with Seminole County and the League of Women Voters to recycle campaign signs following the recent primary election
Chemical plastics recycling is ready to go Scientists at ETH Zurich have succeeded in breaking down polyethylene and polypropylene into molecules that can be used as fuels or lubricants
12 September 202417 December 2024 Swift implementation of EU biotech and biomanufacturing initiative is key to strengthen EU competitiveness and accelerate defossilisation All three carbon sources will be needed in the action plan to make the transition away from fossil feedstocks
CSIRO and Murdoch University launch the Bioplastics Innovation Hub to end plastic waste The Bioplastics Innovation Hub aims to revolutionise plastic packaging by developing biologically derived plastic that can break down in compost, land, or water
10 September 20245 September 2024 CARBIOS and FCC Environment announce joint project to establish UK-based PET biorecycling facility The CARBIOS’ biorecycling technology is key to supporting FCC’s continuing goal of contributing to the circular economy by exploring new processes and technologies to produce recycled PET
Sensei Farms Debuts New Packaging Across Leafy Greens and Salad Mixes The eye-catching, more eco-friendly design reduces plastic use by 90% compared to previous clamshell, without compromising functionality or quality
9 September 20244 September 2024 More sustainable solar modules made from renewable raw materials Within the recently completed project “E2 - E-Quadrat" the Fraunhofer CSP in Germany has developed with partners a solar module in which the components that are not directly required for light-to-electricity conversion are made from biodegradable materials, recyclable materials or renewable raw materials
Samsara Eco and NILIT team up to build world-first nylon 6,6 recycling facility Aiming to be operational by late 2026, the anticipated facility will be uniquely capable of recycling textile waste for textile brands and manufacturers to seamlessly use
Emirates Biotech to Debut at Plastics Recycling Show in Dubai Emirates Biotech will be exhibiting at the Plastics Recycling Show in Dubai from 10 to 12 September, marking the company’s first appearance at this prestigious event