19 August 202414 August 2024 PLA Enters August with a Price Rollover Amidst Rising Demand and Sustainability Efforts The Netherlands' domestic PLA production effectively aligned with demand, aided by the consistent availability of feedstock lactic acid, ensuring uninterrupted production and price stability
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Brown, Ricketts introduce legislation to advance American production of renewable chemicals Industrial biotechnology is enabling the production of a new generation of renewable chemicals, bioplastics, and biobased products produced from biomass
Nokian Tyres’ Finnish factory earns ISCC PLUS certification that enables increasing the share of sustainable raw materials in tires Nokian Tyres’ factory in Nokia, Finland has obtained the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS. With the certification, Nokian Tyres is able to introduce new sustainable, ISCC PLUS certified raw materials in its tires
Eastman Naia™ team empowers next generation of sustainable fashion designers The Naia™ team presented at one of Asia’s most prestigious fashion college and in Spain about Eastman Naia™ Renew, a groundbreaking and sustainable cellulosic fiber
Honeywell’s Technology Selected By Jiutai For World Leading Methanol-To-Jet Fuel Plant Honeywell’s eFining technology expands the type of feedstock that can be used for SAF and can also reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 88% compared to conventional jet fuel
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Urban concrete mines Used concrete transformed into new bricks while trapping CO2, could see crumbling urban structures recycled into new buildings
Making PEM electrolysis cost-efficient and scalable Carbon-based bipolar plates have the potential to replace titanium bipolar plates in the electrolysis stack
Electrochaea honored with the AD and BiogasIndustry Award For the international jury of experts from the biogas sector, Electrochaea was an example of the innovation, commitment and progress that are driving the global shift towards sustainable circular economy solutions for energy supply
14 August 202413 August 2024 BASF switches their portfolio to bio-based Ethyl Acrylate (EA) BASF’s bio-based Ethyl Acrylate uses sustainable bioethanol predominantly from European sources with grain as a feedstock
ADM, LG Chem Announce That Lactic Acid, Polylactic Acid Projects Will Not Move Forward The two joint ventures include GreenWise Lactic, of which ADM is a majority owner, and LG Chem Illinois Biochem, which is majority-owned by LG Chem
13 August 202412 August 2024 Lenzing forces reformation of the textile value chain Lenzing's sustainable, bio-based lyocell filaments promote the transformation of the textile value chain
Emirates Biotech announces new leadership team to drive innovation and growth in the PLA industry This new leadership team, which will be based in Dubai, brings unparalleled expertise and vision to Emirates Biotech as the company aims to become a leading player in the PLA (Polylactic Acid) biopolymer industry
12 August 20248 August 2024 Recycling-Compounds für Automotive Polykemi informiert auf der Fakuma über die Möglichkeiten, mit Rezyklat-Compounds den CO₂-Fußabdruck zu verbessern
Clariant and OMV aim to reduce carbon footprint of ethylene and ethylene oxide derivatives In response to increasing consumer demand for more sustainable options, and with a particular focus on Europe, this partnership will help both companies meet their sustainability targets and deliver on the carbon reduction strategies of their customers
9 August 20248 August 2024 Pyrolysis oil as potential alternative to naphtha in crackers / Numerous plants ready to get started / Possible approach above all for Europe, Asia / Change could further impair cost base Investment over the last two years in the chemical recycling of plastics – and, to a lesser extent, other waste – could certainly not be described as booming. Nevertheless, the hope is that the relevant technologies – from pyrolysis and thermolysis through solvolysis to enzymatic recycling – will help to make plastics recyclable in the medium term
PETRONAS, Enilive and Euglena reach Final Investment Decision to construct a biorefinery in Malaysia Targeted to be operational by the second half of 2028, the biorefinery will have the capability to produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and other biofuels such as Renewable Diesel/ Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (HVO)
Masdar and TotalEnergies to Develop a Commercial Green Hydrogen to Methanol to SAF project in Abu Dhabi The focus of the project is to help decarbonize hard to abate, emission intensive sectors such as the aviation and maritime industries
8 August 20246 August 2024 Aduro Clean Technologies Enters New Phase of Collaboration with TotalEnergies In connection with the Offering, Aduro has also applied to list its common shares on the NYSE American exchange
Next Stage of AGC Vinythai Collaboration with Michigan State University and allnex in Bio-based Epoxy Coating Development To increase the bio-based content of coatings and epoxy resins, AGC Vinythai worked with Prof. Nejad to explore the use of lignin as a bisphenol A (BPA) substitute for epoxy resin formulations
Insects as biofactories: Turning dangerous waste into valuable products A Macquarie University team proposes using genetically engineered black soldier flies (Hermetia illucens) to address worldwide pollution challenges and produce valuable raw materials for industry, including the USD $500 billion global animal feed market
Clariant Catalysts and KBR expand their strategic collaboration to boost low-carbon ammonia Innovative, sustainable solutions will combine Clariant’s AmoMax® catalysts with KBR’s K-GreeN® technology
7 August 20245 August 2024 Methanex and Entropy Partner to Reduce Emissions in Methanol Production Upon final investment decision, Entropy will construct and own the capture equipment adjacent to Methanex’s facility and Methanex will supply the utilities, build the tie-ins to its facility and operate the capture equipment once commissioned
Cemvita Achieves Significant Milestone in Bioprocess Productivity Unlocking Cheaper, Faster Industrial Biotech Cemvita has unlocked new efficient technologies that allow for the production of up to 500 barrels per day of sustainable oil from its first commercial plant plant—a goal originally projected for 2029
Technip Energies acquires Shell’s bio-glycols technology This technology transfer agreement will combine Shell’s special catalysts to produce monoethylene glycol (MEG) from glucose with Technip Energies’ ethanol-to-MEG processes
Rohrdorfer starts ethylene production from carbon dioxide In a newly developed process, CO2 generated during cement production is recovered and converted into ethylene
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The Renewable Materials Conference: Presentations are now available The presentations from the June Renewable Materials Conference are now available for non-participants
ANDRITZ to design carbon capture plant for Westenergy, Finland International technology group ANDRITZ has been selected to perform the front-end engineering design (FEED) for a large-scale carbon capture unit for Westenergy’s waste-to-energy plant in Mustasaari, Finland
EU Project Circular Flooring Creating value from waste: EU Project Circular Flooring turns post-consumer PVC flooring into plasticiser-free recyclates
Introduction To Methanol As A Sustainable Fuel For Ships In recent years, methanol has gained attention as a sustainable maritime fuel. Its liquid form, production versatility from renewable sources, and potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions make it a compelling alternative to Fossil fuels for powering Ships
5 August 202427 November 2024 Debut Launches BiotechXBeautyLabs™, Giving All Beauty Brands Access to Cutting-Edge Biotech Ingredient and Formulation Innovation BiotechXBeautyLabs™ enables beauty brands, large and small, to develop high-performing, sustainable, clinically-tested and differentiated biotech products at high speed and with no upfront research cost
FEATURE: CO2-derived plastics could trump bio-based plastics on GHG footprint, resource usage CO2-derived plastics could reduce the greenhouse gas footprint of plastics under a clean energy grid scenario and reduce pressure on biomass resources, which will become increasingly in-demand as the world pivots towards a more circular economy, say plastic experts
Taiwan Pioneers Sustainable Solutions and Circular Economy, Setting a Global Example Taiwan Excellence leads the way in recognizing and honoring companies that excel in sustainable manufacturing practices. These pioneering companies integrate energy-efficient processes, waste reduction techniques, and eco-friendly materials into their production lines
2 August 202431 July 2024 4 innovations helping the fashion industry embrace the circular economy The negative associations around buying used garments are gone, as sustainability, cost concerns and the boom in online shopping make embracing ‘pre-loved’ clothing something to shout about
The Circular Economy Act: Ursula Von Der Leyen plans after re-election Ursula von der Leyen secures second five-year term as president of the European Commission following a European Parliament vote and promises a more circular and resilient economy
1 August 202431 July 2024 Why communications and marketing? About fragile customer journeys in the context of sustainability
Electrolysis meets “Direct Air Capture” The "Air2Chem" project is developing an economical process for converting CO2 from the air into chemical base materials such as ethylene or syngas
Building rural value chains for a fairer bioeconomy Rural workers and businesses tend to participate in the bioeconomy largely as biomass providers
OMV starts up co-processing plant at Schwechat refinery Almost EUR 200 million have been invested to allow up to 160,000 metric tons of liquid biomass being converted into high-quality renewable hydrogenated vegetable oil components
IPCEI funding approval paves way for progress at bp’s Lingen green hydrogen project bp has been granted funding, provided jointly by BMWK and Lower-Saxony Government, as part of the European IPCEI Hy2Infra wave for a green hydrogen project in Germany
31 July 202426 July 2024 Scientific journal to cover Carbios’ enzyme-embedded, ‘home-compostable’ PLA Carbios Active is the real-life application of Carbios’ expertise in enzyme optimization and polymer science
IPCEI: Hydrogenious LOHC receives multi-million grant for GreenHydrogen @ Blue Danube Starting in 2028, the LOHC ReleasePLANT to be built as part of the Green Hydrogen @ Blue Danube project will supply up to 1,800 tons of green hydrogen to offtakers in the Bavarian industrial area in the Danube region
30 July 202431 July 2024 PEFerence announces the official opening of the world’s first commercial FDCA flagship plant and highlights the PEF World Congress Both the flagship plant and the PEF World Congress are milestones on the road to utilising sustainable renewable feedstocks and to defossilise the chemical and materials industry
Chemists design novel method for generating sustainable fuel Using a special method researchers for the first time saw those molecules convert themselves into either methanol or carbon monoxide
29 July 202425 July 2024 Unlocking the Future of the European Circular Economy: Factsheet on Carbon Capture and Utilisation by the WaterProof Research Project The new factsheet defines and explains CCU and its advantage over carbon capture and storage (CCS), describes strategies how to make CCU a sustainable technology and lists a variety of products that can be derived from carbon dioxide (CO₂)
Circular economy – New life for old mattresses Several experts at the RWTH Geosciences in Erftstadt are developing chemical recycling technologies for discarded latex mattresses during the REFOAM project
Carbon capture, an uncertain technology We shouldn’t forget carbon capture; but our main effort should be in promoting renewable energies