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16 October 202411 October 2024

Antolin and PersiSKIN present plant-based persiSKIN AUTO® to promote material sustainability

persiSKIN AUTO® is an innovative material that uses persimmon waste to offer a sustainable alternative to natural leather and other synthetic coverings

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‘Growing Impact’ explores using catalysts to convert CO2 into valuable products

The latest episode of the "Growing Impact" podcast explores how researchers are using advanced computation to design catalysts that can accelerate the process of converting carbon dioxide into useful products

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15 October 20249 October 2024

Braskem Collaborates with the University of British Columbia to Develop Technology for Producing Methanol from CO2

The company is funding a one-year project aimed at developing a viable technological route for future industrial implementation

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New ReBioCycle project on novel recycling and up-cycling solutions for bio-plastics

Several bioeconomy hubs from Europe will be focusing on mechanical recycling, chemical recycling, enzymatic recycling and microbial recycling

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B4Plastics: Quarterly Milestones & Murmur (Q3)

Sustainable solutions take the stage!

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Construction begins on Technology Platform for Power-to-Liquid Fuels (TPP)

The German Aerospace Centre (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt; DLR) is currently building the world's largest research facility for the production of electricity-based fuels, also known as electrofuels or e-fuels

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14 October 20248 October 2024

Avantium Receives €3.5 Million EU Grant for CO2 Conversion Project

In the ICONIC project, Avantium will further scale up the electrochemical cell to convert CO2 from refinery gases into formic acid

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Advanced recycling plant closes chain of crisp bags and yoghurt pots

Indaver Plastics2Chemicals (P2C) will focus in future specifically on the plastic types Polystyrene (PS) - think of yogurt cups, meat trays, and mushroom containers - and Polyolefins (PO) - such as chip bags and films

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Next Wave and Lummus Produce World’s First Renewable Alkylate

First-of-a-kind, bio-based alkylate is an industry breakthrough in producing clean fuels

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Soda Manufacturing with Double Climate Bonus

Ion exchange processes and the addition of CO2 result in green soda

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11 October 20247 October 2024

Geopolitical tensions spark bioplastics innovation

Global challenges are pushing packaging companies to explore alternatives that are less reliant on unpredictable international markets

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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9 October 20241 October 2024

New catalyst developed for sustainable propylene production from biomass

Propylene production harnesses biodiesel waste byproduct

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Biotalys Granted Patents for EVOCA in Both Europe and the United States

Company Builds Global Intellectual Property Safeguards for Its Crop Protection Pipeline

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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)

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Monthly news from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), September 2024

Let's take a look at what happened in September 2024 at RCI:

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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

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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

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27 September 202426 September 2024

New Players in Advanced Recycling – Innovators at work

Interview with Emmeline Aves, Commercial Manager at ReVentas

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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

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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

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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

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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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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

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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

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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