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28 April 20234 October 2024

Monthly news from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), April 2023

Let's take a look at what happened in April 2023 at RCI

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Gevo, LG Chem on ethanol-based propylene partnership

The joint development agreement between Gevo and LG Chem will accelerate the pilot research, technical scale-up, and commercialization of bio-propylene

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27 April 202327 April 2023

“Best CO₂ Utilisation 2023” Innovation Award – Three winning CCU solutions open the road to transition away from fossil resources

Carbon dioxide is a renewable resource able to replace fossil carbon. CellCO2, Arkeon and Ultra-low Carbon Concrete showcase the versatility of carbon capture and utilisation (CCU) solutions

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Innovationspreis „Best CO₂-Utilisation 2023“ – Drei prämierte CCU-Lösungen ebnen den Weg zur Abkehr von fossilen Ressourcen

Kohlendioxid ist eine erneuerbare Ressource, die fossilen Kohlenstoff erfolgreich ersetzen kann. Die Innovationen CellCO₂, Arkeon und Ultra-low Carbon Concrete zeigen die Vielfalt der Lösungen zur Kohlenstoffabscheidung und -nutzung (CCU)

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Plug-n-play DAC: Ukraine-based startup Carbominer piloted its transportable machine with an international industrial partner

The results of this two-week pilot have shown that Carbominer’s DAC technology works, providing little water usage and higher than expected CO2 purity (99.5%)

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Axens, a partner to the BioTJet industrial project for the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel in France using BioTfueL® technology

Within the framework of the BioTJet project, Axens is surrounded by its partners, Elyse Energy, Avril, IFP Energies nouvelles and Bionext with the ambitious objectives of decarbonization of the aviation sector

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26 April 202321 April 2023

ANDRITZ, Nouvelles Fibres Textiles and Pellenc ST enter partnership for an innovative approach in textile recycling

New ANDRITZ partnership sets a major milestone in industrial-scale recycling technology for textile circularity

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Lummus and RWDC Industries Sign MoU Accelerating PHA Production at Scale

Combined innovation, experience and strengths of Lummus and RWDC offer real solutions for the circular economy

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Researchers Develop Biodegradable, Biorecyclable Glass

However, the biomolecular glass is currently still in the laboratory stage but could become an environmental-friendly biomaterial. Also as medical devices because it is biodegradable

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25 April 202320 April 2023

Opening a New Frontier: PdMo Intermetallic Catalyst for Promoting CO2 Utilization

A team of researchers led by Professor Hideo Hosono from Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan, set out to develop a better catalyst for CO2 hydrogenation

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California debates 15% goal for bioplastic beverage bottles

New bill would provide modest incentives to companies using plant-based plastics, as well as set a non-binding goal that plastic beverage bottles need to be made with 15 percent bio-based materials by 2030

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24 April 202318 April 2023

Gevo Enters Joint Development Agreement with LG Chem to Develop Bio-Propylene

Bio-propylene can be used to replace fossil-based products as an eco-friendly raw material for various plastic products and is expected to play a pivotal role in the rapid growth of the bioplastic market and circular economy

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Cemvita Unveils eCO2 Pilot Plant: Transforming CO2 Emissions into Renewable Feedstocks and Fertilizers

eCO2 platform promises to alleviate feedstock shortage and produce carbon-negative fuels and chemicals at competitive market rates

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The term recycling must not be watered down by pyrolysis and gasification

Two new studies set the wrong priorities and could encourage problematic policy decisions on pyrolysis and gasification of plastic packaging waste

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21 April 202318 April 2023

AIMPLAS participates in a new EU project bringing to the market high-quality polyester textile products from the valorisation of CO2 waste streams

New European project demonstrate its first-of-its-kind technology producing commercially viable sustainable PET textile products from CO2 waste streams at industrial scale

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Three ways to solve the plastics pollution crisis

Researchers are studying how more-sophisticated policies, smarter recycling and new materials could stem the tide of waste

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Electrolyzers Market worth $23,555.9 Million by 2028

Promising growth by 2028 according to a new research report

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Kelheim Fibres to present bio-based hygiene solutions at INDEX

Kelheim Fibres has developed a range of functionalized specialty fibres, including hydrophobic Olea, trilobal Galaxy®, and the hollow fibre Bramante

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The suite of substances that can tackle carbon dioxide

Chemists are organising an arsenal of catalysts to suck up small, inert molecules.Chemists are organising an arsenal of catalysts to suck up small, inert molecules

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20 April 202317 April 2023

Apollo Tyres readies itself for sustainable mobility

Develops passenger vehicle tyres with 75% sustainable materials

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19 April 202314 April 2023

Linde and Heidelberg Materials Announce Large-Scale Carbon Capture Project

Both partners will be supplemented by funding of around €15 million from the Decarbonisation of Industry funding programme on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK)

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Exxon’s new ‘advanced recycling’ plant raises environmental concerns

Advocates warn plants like the latest addition to the Texas complex generate hazardous pollutants and provide cover for oil giants to produce new plastic products

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A biohybrid system to extract 20 times more bioplastic from CO2 developed by KAIST researchers​

The scientists produced bioplastics from CO2 by developing a hybrid system that interlinked the electrochemical CO2 conversion and microbial bio conversion methods together

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18 April 202317 December 2024

nova-experts introduced: Verena Roberts

Project Manager Renewable Carbon Initiative - Coordination, Dissemination, and Communication

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From greenhouse gas to value-added product

If one converts CO2 into synthesis gas, a valuable starting material for the chemical industry can be obtained. Researchers at TU Wien show how this works even at room temperature and atmospheric pressure

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Biotrend Energy To Build The First Commercial-Scale Advanced Plastics Recycling Facility Using Honeywell Upcycle Process Technology

Biotrend Energy will transform end-of-life plastic waste into Honeywell Recycled Polymer Feedstock (RPF) which can be used to create new plastics using Honeywell’s UpCycle Process Technology

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Solvay collaborates with Ginkgo Bioworks

The partnership will strengthen Solvay's position in biotechnology and complements the company’s activities in different key areas

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Solvay announces strategic collaboration with Ginkgo Bioworks and expands its R&I footprint in the United States

The investment will accelerate the development of new sustainable biopolymers, strengthening Solvay’s position in biotechnology in this important growth platform

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17 April 202313 April 2023

The rise of Carbon Dioxide (CO₂) as a renewable carbon feedstock – More than 1.3 million tonnes capacity for CO₂-based products already exist and are expected to at least quadruple by 2030

New report on the use of CO₂ for chemicals, advanced fuels, polymers, proteins and minerals by nova-Institute – A deep and comprehensive insight into the evolving technologies, trends and the dynamically growing market of CO2 transformation and utilisation

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IDTechEx Discusses Which Sustainable Packaging Solutions Are Advancing the Circular Economy

Latest market report explores the sustainable materials, leading players, and technology trends driving the field and presents a forecast for the sustainable packaging market segmented into 21 different materials

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EU eyes CO2-hydrogen combination to make synthetic fuels

Experts say the two molecules of carbon dioxide (CO2) and hydrogen are the foundation of the EU’s future low-carbon synthetic fuel industry

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14 April 202311 April 2023

LyondellBasell and EEW sign LOI for potential advanced waste sorting

This collaboration would close the loop on plastics that are today sent for incineration, by sorting them out for use as feedstock in mechanical and advance recycling processes

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Osaka Gas and MHI to Collaborate in CO2 Value Chain Development for CCUS

The project will leverage Osaka Gas’s know-how on e-methane production and CO2 storage and MHI’s expertise in CO2 capture, liquefied CO2 maritime vessel transport, and CO2 management

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Multilab Separations Consortium puts biofuel on the path to decarbonization

Separations technology critical to converting biomass to low-carbon biofuel

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13 April 20236 April 2023

Why coffee capsules should be compostable

European Bioplastics sides with specific EU Commission proposal

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Coty launches world’s first globally distributed fragrance manufactured using 100% carbon-captured alcohol

New Gucci 'The Alchemist’s Garden, Where My Heart Beats' Eau de Parfum is made from recycled carbon emissions

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Simulation of Miscanthus- and Sorghum-based resilient value chains in the Danube Region

Can the value chains in the Danube macro-region be more sustainable and resilient against disruptions such as pandemics? How modelling could help to simulate the economic viability of developing Miscanthus and Sorghum based value chains in that region?

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12 April 20236 April 2023

AkerBP and OMV awarded licence for CO2 storage

Both companies entered into a collaboration agreement with Höegh LNG to provide the marine CO2 infrastructure required

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Carbios licensing documentation ready for worldwide industrial and commercial deployment of its PET biorecycling technology

The advanced engineering study for its first commercial plant define the engineering basis and operational guidelines for units to be operated under license agreements

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Banning greenwashing: new EU rules to ReSet the Trend in the fashion sector

Greenwashing is particularly prevalent in the fashion industry: a recent screening of green claims in the textile, garment and shoe sector suggested that 39% could be false or deceptive

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External thermal insulation composite system (ETICS) demolition material

Highly promising sorting experiments with styrofoam waste from dismantled buildings. Air sorting table IFE-SORT generates clean fractions of EPS

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11 April 20236 April 2023

Progress with scaling up liquefied waste plastic processing – Neste completed second series of runs at its Porvoo refinery

Since Neste’s first processing run in 2020, the company has concluded a total of six successful runs, processing close to 3,000 tons of liquefied waste plastic in total

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Covestro expands its circular economy portfolio to all major regions

The company's production site in Baytown, Texas (USA) is significantly expanding the reach of its product portfolio for the circular economy

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6 April 20235 April 2023

EU exports of used textiles in Europe’s circular economy

The common public perception of used clothing donations as generous gifts to people in need does not fully match reality

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5 April 20233 April 2023

Agilyx and INEOS Styrolution advance development of large scale TruStyrenyx™ plant

TruStyrenyx is a partnership between Agilyx and Technip Energies and provides an all-in-one solution for the chemical recycling of polystyrene back into high purity styrene monomer

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Carbonaide raises EUR 1.8 million to make manufacturing concrete carbon negative

With its factory-sized pilot unit and fully operational value chain, Carbonaide can mineralize up to five tons of CO2 per day and increase production by 100-fold of its carbon-negative concrete products

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Melodea’s New Solution for Plastic Pollution

Recyclable barrier coating experts' new sealant and pilot coating plant help stop plastic waste

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Encina and Shaw Industries Announce Carpet Waste Recycling Partnership

The agreement calls for Shaw to supply Encina with more than 2 million pounds of carpet manufacturing waste per year, reinforcing Shaw’s ongoing commitment to sustainability which includes its Cradle to Cradle Certified® commitment to product circularity

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4 April 20233 April 2023

Many bioplastics can be mechanically recycled together with their conventional counterparts

"The alleged contamination of recycling streams by compostable plastics is based on misconceptions and false information and concerns, if at all, all kinds of polymers, not only compostable ones." Oliver Buchholz, European Bioplastics

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3 April 202329 March 2023

Mammoth: what it takes to manufacture direct air capture plants at new scales

2023 kicked off with the start of the CO₂ collector container production