11 October 20247 October 2024 Matter and Paradise Textiles unveil breakthrough microfibre filter to combat textile pollution The world's first microfibre filter specifically designed for textile manufacturers to tackle the urgent issue of global microfibre pollution, setting a new standard for sustainable practices in the textile industry
Steps towards enzymes capable of breaking down PE Every year, 400 million tonnes of plastic products are produced worldwide, half of which are single-use items discarded within a year
10 October 20244 October 2024 A.P. Moller Holding launches Vioneo to pioneer fossil-free plastics production A.P. Moller Holding has launched Vioneo, a new venture dedicated to transforming plastics production. Vioneo will manufacture fossil-free plastic resins and significantly reduce the carbon footprint associated with plastics production
Notpla Secures £20 Million in Series A+ Funding to Revolutionise Sustainable Packaging With this investment, the company to advance into a new era of plastic-free materials and a healthier planet
LanzaTech Expands Biorefining Platform Capabilities to Include Production of Commercial-scale Nutritional Protein Directly From CO2 Company plans to access $1 trillion alternative protein market by commercializing primary production of nutrient-rich protein through LanzaTech’s proprietary gas fermentation process
European Algae Biomass president sees expansion of algae products in daily life, calls for improved EU algae market Driven by a vision to advance Europe’s algae sector, Carlos Unamunzaga, President of the European Algae Biomass Association, spoke with Euractiv’s Fiona Alston about his plans to raise the profile of algae in the public eye
9 October 20241 October 2024 New catalyst developed for sustainable propylene production from biomass Propylene production harnesses biodiesel waste byproduct
8 October 20241 October 2024 Pyran Moves Closer to Commercialization with Recent $3M Investment from Kowa Pyran is building a bio-based 1,5-PDO plant with a complete of $5 Mn in Series B funding
Circular economy commissioner is a crucial step to a holistic EU vision for sustainable materials The EU has been fostering circularity for over a decade through regulation
Europe’s algae market expanding, driven by product innovation, climate potential The global algae products market size is estimated to surpass €8.2 billion by 2033
7 October 20244 October 2024 Stakeholder Perspectives Along the Entire Value Chain – Interview with the WaterProof partner IZES gGmbH Alena Jahns and Jan Hildebrand answer four questions on consumer perception of CO₂-derived consumer goods
Plastic solutions that reduce the CO2 footprint: FKuR exhibits at Fachpack and Fakuma 2024 'Recycling & Defossilization' - under these core themes, FKuR presents its bioplastic and recycled solutions for the packaging and plastics industry
Materials Market Report 2024 Global fiber production reached an all-time high of 124 million tonnes in 2023, according to Textile Exchange’s annual Materials Market Report
4 October 202427 September 2024 The BEAM Circular Accelerator Launches in California’s Agricultural Heartland to Unlock Opportunities to Transform Waste into Value In Partnership with gener8tor and HawkTower, the New Program Offers $30,000 in Non-Dilutive Funding, up to $100,000 in Venture Funding, and Strategic Mentorship to Bioeconomy Startups
Improved process should accelerate tire recycling A team of researchers at Evonik has now made a key step forward with a process that could make it possible to use up to four times as much recycled rubber in new tires
Digital product pass for plastic packaging materials to simplify the use of recycled materials BMEL's RePack network supports the COPPA innovation project led by the SKZ
2 October 202427 September 2024 New report details state of the EU’s bioeconomy during the COVID-19 pandemic Published today, "European Bioeconomy in Figures 2008-2021" is the seventh in a series of nova-Institute market reports. The initial report was first commissioned by the BIC in 2016
19 Million TPA of Drop-in Chemicals Synthesised from Captured CO2 by 2045, Forecasts IDTechEx While many CO2-derived chemicals do not represent net-negative or net-zero products, they still represent reductions in emissions compared to the fossil fuel-based status quo but they are not a decarbonization tool
Drinking water pressure pipes made from chemically recycled plastic installed in Vienna, Austria Around 660 meters of polyethylene PE100-RC drinking water pressure pipes based on Borealis’ transformational technology platform are being laid, marking a significant step forward on the path to a circular economy
Biotalys Granted Patents for EVOCA in Both Europe and the United States Company Builds Global Intellectual Property Safeguards for Its Crop Protection Pipeline
Reinforcing plastic polymers with cellulose and other natural fibers Regardless of the chosen composite, the goal is to enhance the properties of the base polymer matrix with the reinforcement material
1 October 20241 October 2024 New report calls for science-based definition of “natural polymers” to drive innovation and green investment Report urges EU to update definition of "natural polymers" to reflect science and drive green innovation
Phlair raises €14.5M to rapidly scale its hydrolyzer-based Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology Thanks to its technology compatibility with intermittent energy sources and hyper-focus on manufacturing, the company drives DAC down the cost curve
U.S. Grants Gevo a Patent for Breakthrough Ethanol-to-Olefin Process Next Generation Process with Potential to Lower Capital and Operating Costs for Producing Chemicals, SAF and Other Fuels
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
Special offer to celebrate our anniversary! We're celebrating 10 years of Golden Compound GmbH! To mark the occasion, we're offering an exclusive anniversary deal on our home-compostable bioplastics for injection moulding
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