10 September 20245 September 2024 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
Mura Technology and WMG secure innovate UK grant to grow commercial opportunities for Hydrothermal advanced plastic recycling technology WMG at the University of Warwick, Innovate UK (IUK) and advanced recycler of plastics Mura Technology are to continue their collaboration on sustainability with a new IUK funded, two-year Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP)
26 August 202422 August 2024 Advanced Recycling Conference 2024: New Focus Areas and Innovative Program Announced Shaping the Future of Recycling From PVC and Textiles to Engineering Thermoplastics and Digital Solutions
Advanced Recycling Conference 2024 glänzt mit neuen Schwerpunkten und innovativem Programm Die Zukunft des Recyclings gestalten: Von PVC- und Textil-Recycling bis hin zu technischen Thermoplasten und digitalen Lösungen
Indorama Ventures joins the T-REX Project to revolutionize textile recycling The designated spinning partner, Indorama Ventures, will process the chemical recycled feedstock into polyester yarns and fibers through the extrusion process, ensuring the elimination of impurities
VTT opens a pilot plant utilising captured carbon dioxide in Espoo, Finland – aiming to process biogenic industrial emissions into long-lasting, recyclable plastic Finland wants to utilise bio-based carbon capture as one way of reducing greenhouse gas emissions
The world’s first scalable biodegradable SAP? – Green Chemicals Blog Researchers have begun to focus on various natural and biodegradable SAPs that achieve superabsorbent properties
23 August 202421 August 2024 Raízen and Vertoro join forces to enhance lignin’s value in advanced biofuels and chemical sectors Joint Development Agreement focuses on using the lignin from 2nd Generation Ethanol’s potential to produce additional waste-based sustainable solutions
Covestro LLC and Carlisle Construction Materials Lead the Way in Sustainable Construction Using Bio-Attributed Materials The collaboration between Covestro and Carlisle extends a legacy of joint innovation in the construction industry that spans decades
22 August 202422 August 2024 Comprehensive poster on biodegradable polymers in various environments in a new version The world's leading poster on biodegradability has been updated by the nova team of experts: current standards and certifications as well as the latest scientific findings
Industry’s workhorse chemicals go biobased Thousands of chemicals are used by consumers and businesses every day. At the base of most of their supply chains lie petrochemicals
21 August 202421 August 2024 nova-Experts introduced: Narendar Poranki Technology & Markets · Market Research · Technology Scouting
Fraunhofer IGB produces hydrogen from industrial wastewater, residue The Fraunhofer Institute for Interfacial Engineering and Biotechnology (IGB) has launched a demonstration plant in Germany that uses industrial wastewater and residual materials to produce green hydrogen and organic raw materials through two coupled biotechnological processes
CARBIOS and SASA enter discussions for license of 100k ton/year PET biorecycling facility in Turkey SASA and CARBIOS’ partnership : a boost for European recycled polyester production
Topsoe chosen as technology provider for Holborn’s Hamburg renewable fuels refinery Topsoe, a global leader in carbon emission reduction technologies, has signed an agreement with HOLBORN Europa Raffinerie GmbH (HOLBORN), to provide its HydroFlex™ technology for the production of SAF and renewable diesel at its plant in Hamburg
20 August 202415 August 2024 Valorization of lignin from aqueous-based lignocellulosic biorefineries Valorization has potential to generate lignin feedstocks for production of sustainable feedstocks for manufacture of sustainable aviation biofuels, agricultural applications, and specialty products
SUEZ and Greater Manchester agree extension to waste and recycling contracts to 2034 worth over £1 billion SUEZ and GMCA have been working in partnership to manage the 1.03 million tonnes of waste every year for over one million households across nine Greater Manchester boroughs since 2019
EcoCeres joins forces with Evos for European expansion: First delivery of Sustainable Aviation Fuel arrives at Ghent EcoCeres is playing a key role in the global energy transition, helping to decarbonise hard-to-abate industries, particularly the aviation sector, by leveraging innovation to convert waste into SAF
Sustainability award for the BMW M Visionary Materials Seat In close cooperation with an international project consortium, BMW M has been developing the prototype for a new type of vehicle seat and was awarded first place in the "Sustainable Process" category
19 August 202415 August 2024 PLA Industry Buzz Monitoring Sustainability within the Chemical Industry
CSIR showcases locally developed compostable, bio-based plastic products As part of Women's Month, the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Centre for Nanostructures and Advanced Materials principal researcher Dr Maya John has showcased some of the plastics the centre has developed that are compostable or biodegradable and can be used by industry with their existing machinery and processes