20 September 202419 September 2024 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
6 September 20243 September 2024 Behind the scenes at the German Packaging Awards: standouts, trends, and more Interview with jurors Simone Marquardt from Lindt & Sprüngli, Norbert Menzel from Beiersdorf and Christoph Waldau from B+P Creality – learning more about their experiences on the panel, the entries that impressed them this year, and the packaging trends they’ve noticed
5 September 20242 September 2024 RepAir Carbon US Inc. and C-Questra launch the EU’s first onshore carbon dioxide removal project Partnership between two pioneering carbon tech startups on French soil gives new hope for Europe’s competitiveness in decarbonisation race
INVISTA Kingston site earns ISCC PLUS certification This achievement marks another major milestone in the company’s global strategy and reinforces a dedication to stewardship via environmental protection, social responsibility, and operational transparency
4 September 20243 September 2024 NEG8 Carbon Unveils Groundbreaking Innovations in Direct Air Capture Technology The captured CO₂ can now be permanently and safely stored underground or turned into climate-neutral carbon products, such as sustainable aviation fuel
Case: ANDRITZ & Metsä Fibre & Dow – LigniOx innovation offers a biobased option for construction chemicals VTT teamed up with ANDRITZ, Metsä Fibre and Dow to transform lignin – a pulp production side stream – into a renewable replacement for fossil-based dispersants. As a result, a new demo plant is now under construction
3 September 20242 September 2024 BASF and STOCKMEIER Urethanes USA, Inc. partner to offer more sustainable polyurethane playground and recreational surfacing products BASF supplies STOCKMEIER Urethanes with BMB Lupranate MDI for the manufacturing of their Stobielast S binders
Japan, Indonesia, others agree to build sustainable fuel supply chain Coconut oil-based aviation fuel among 400 projects pitched in Jakarta meeting
Sabic and Lubrizol collaborate on sustainable soft-rigid compatible material solutions Joining Complementary Strengths and Sustainable Material Portfolios
2 September 202429 October 2024 nova Session: Food and Feed Crops for Bio-based Materials – Facts, Myths, Availability and Policy 30 October 2024 @ 13:00 - 16:00 CEST, online
VTT launches new initiative to demonstrate energy-efficient manufacturing technologies for fiber-based products The initiative will pioneer low-carbon, water-efficient technology with the potential to reduce water consumption by up to 90% and overall energy consumption by more than half
ALPLA and zerooo create first reusable PET bottle for cosmetic products From September, the first manufacturers in Germany will present cosmetics and care products in PET containers from the zerooo reusable system, with Austria following suit in October
30 August 20243 September 2024 Why communications and marketing? Why communications and marketing? Sustainable change in the chemicals and materials industry
nova-Institute participates in the discussion at the EDANA Conference Outlook Europe in Rome: Cellulosic fibres and biosynthetics – The status quo of renewable fibre sources in the context of the recent wave of regulatory developments 24-26 September 2024, Rome, Italy
Luminy® PLA bioplastics at the 2024 Paris Olympics Luminy® PLA bioplastics have a 75% lower carbon footprint than traditional plastics and can be recycled or composted at end-of-life
Honeywell And Repsol To Collaborate On Renewable Fuel Development Companies to scale the commercialization of Honeywell technologies for efficient chemical production and advanced biofuels
29 August 202431 August 2024 Fibre-to-Fibre Recycling: The Key to a Sustainable Textile Industry nova-Session on Textile Recycling on 17 September 2024, 13:00-16:00 CEST
Sustainable construction: the use of cork material in the building industry The growing awareness of environmental concerns and the imperative to adopt sustainable practices within the construction industry has spurred an exploration and implementation of a variety of bio-based materials
Engineering Ni-Co bimetallic interfaces for ambient plasma-catalytic CO2 hydrogenation to methanol Plasma catalysis offers a flexible and decentralized solution for CO2 hydrogenation to methanol under ambient conditions, avoiding the high temperatures and pressures required for thermal catalysis
3D Laser Printing with Bioinks from Microalgae Heidelberg researchers successfully develop a new generation of biocompatible materials for additive manufacturing
28 August 202427 August 2024 nova-Session: Mastering CSRD Compliance – A Practical Guide for the Industrial Sector 26 September 2024; 14:00 - 16:00 CEST, online
New report finds there are $4-6 in benefits to the U.S. Economy for every $1 of federal SAF at Gevo’s net-zero 1 facility Research by Charles River Associates ("CRA") demonstrates clear economic and environmental benefits utilizing this business system
Siegwerk to present new functional paper coatings at Specialty Papers Europe 2024 Meet Siegwerk at Europe’s leading conference for the specialty paper and packaging industry on September 3-4, 2024, and learn more about the company’s latest barrier and heat-seal coatings for use in paper mills
Borealis and E-Fuels Leader Infinium to Turn Carbon Emissions into Plastics New Infinium eNaphtha to serve as sustainable feedstock alternative for plastics used to manufacture consumer goods
27 August 202422 August 2024 Neste expands chemical recycling logistics infrastructure at its refinery in Porvoo, Finland Neste is expanding its logistics infrastructure for liquefied recycled raw materials at its refinery in Porvoo, Finland, including materials such as liquefied waste plastic and liquefied rubber tires