26 October 202125 October 2021 GMO-free, partially bio-based midsole for hiking boots First outdoor sports shoe made predominantly from bio-based and recycled materials
25 October 202120 October 2021 bp and LANXESS join forces on renewable raw materials for plastics production Partners to produce high-performance plastics for example in various e-mobility applications
Infugreen 810 Greenpoxy used to infuse new Couach fly 86/2600 motor yacht – the largest bio-epoxy hull to date With a long history of building in composites, Couach has developed highly efficient vacuum infusion processes to build hull, deck, superstructure, and other components for their vessels
Avient Launches New Bio-Filled Polymer Grades at Fakuma 2021 Materials have a pleasing aesthetic compared to alternative natural fiber-filled polymer grades, are fully colorable, and can be formulated to meet various regulatory compliance standards
Fighting food waste: BBI JU-funded projects support the EU’s Farm to Fork Strategy The policy emphasises the need to accelerate the transition to a more sustainable food system that preserves biodiversity and has a neutral or positive environmental impact
22 October 202119 October 2021 “CIRCULAR FOAM” Project: Covestro aims to close material cycle for rigid foams used in refrigerators and buildings Development of innovative chemical recycling processes for rigid polyurethane foams as key to circular economy
Nappies for a sustainable bioeconomy Tübingen-based biotech company Novis GmbH to develop a fully compostable nappy from renewable resources
Dow commercializes recyclable toothpaste packaging Coupled with responsible disposal and recycling infrastructure, this solution could help reduce the number of used toothpaste tubes entering landfills
Carbios launches industrial demonstration plant for its unique enzymatic recycling technology First tests were successfully completed, reflecting the scalability of the process
Coca-Cola, Changchun Meihe and UPM Cooperate to Commercialize Next-Generation Biomaterials Significant Milestone in Commercial Viability and Availability of Plant-Based Plastic from Sustainably Sourced Wood to be Made Available to Entire Industry
Life cycle assessment shows: Neste RE renewable hydrocarbons cut carbon footprint by more than 85% over fossil feedstock for polymers and chemicals industry Neste RE’s greenhouse gas emissions correspond to a carbon footprint of 0.45kg CO2-equivalent per kg
21 October 202119 October 2021 Deal with Nestlé sees first plant in Mexico for full circularity of food grade plastic packaging Nestlé Mexico, Greenback and Enval are to install the first plant in Mexico to achieve full circularity of food grade plastic packaging
Gold status for Kelheim Fibres in EcoVadis CSR rating In addition to the excellent EcoVadis rating, Kelheim Fibres is also the first viscose fibre producer worldwide with a certified EMAS environmental management system
Forschungspolitische Empfehlungen zum chemischen Kunststoffrecycling Der Verband der Chemischen Industrie (VCI), DECHEMA und PlasticsEurope Deutschland (PED) skizzieren in einem gemeinsamen Papier Wege zur Umsetzung
Repsol produces renewable hydrogen with biomethane for the first time This new process for production of renewable hydrogen is further evidence of the transformation of Repsol’s industrial complexes into multi-energy hubs capable of manufacturing decarbonized products. It also supports the company’s commitment to achieving zero net emissions by 2050
Research gives new meaning to fish-net stockings Innovation project looks to create clothing fibres from seafood processing waste
20 October 202126 October 2021 Green Investment Group, TotalEnergies and RIDG partner with Repsol Sinopec and Uniper to develop large-scale green hydrogen facility in Orkney OWPL consortium could deliver renewable power to produce green hydrogen on an industrial scale
Partnership between Dow and Haldor Topsoe will turn waste plastics into circular plastics Plans include Dow to proceed with the design and engineering for a 10,000 ton per year market development unit using Haldor Topsoe’s PureStepTM technology to purify pyrolysis oil feedstock derived from waste plastics for use in circular products
Feds will consider regulating chemical recycling sector The U.S. EPA is accepting comments on potential regulation of chemical recycling technologies until Nov. 8
19 October 202114 October 2021 HEXPOL TPE Showcase Resource Saving Materials at Fakuma 2021 Beside its new automotive interiors with recycled content the company shows also the latest cork-composites and biobased TPEs
ExxonMobil to build its first large-scale plastic waste advanced recycling facility Plans underway for up to 500,000 metric tons annually of advanced recycling capacity to be added by year-end 2026 across multiple sites
Carbon dioxide as an alternative raw material for the automotive industry FoamPartner will market in the future its sustainable foams as new OBoNatureTM product series
18 October 202113 October 2021 TotalEnergies Doubles its Recycled Plastic Production Capacity in France Plastics’ end-of-life is a crucial topic, which is why TotalEnergies is actively involved in plastics recycling as part of its circular economy approach
Dow expands global capabilities for circular plastics, with initial products available for customers in 2022 Company on-track to secure key third-party certifications for assuring circular plastic products to its customers
New polymer could solve stubble burning, plastic waste Farmers can use their agricultural waste to earn money by extracting cellulose out of it, which can then be combined with non-edible vegetable oil to create a new composite material
15 October 202112 October 2021 The Shortest Path To Circular Plastics Is Through The Chemical Companies Large multinational producers of plastic materials are a core part of a circular future because they can either directly trace their formation back to fossil-oil companies or have significant collaborations with fossil-oil interests
Simple method for converting carbon dioxide into useful compounds With the new method, carbon dioxide is transformed into useful porous complexes at room temperature and without high pressure
14 October 202112 October 2021 Made of Air, a maker of ‘carbon negative’ thermoplastics, locks in $5.8M MoA is intending this carbon sequestration product to offer an alternative to fossil-based thermoplastics for use cases
A French company is using enzymes to recycle one of the most common single-use plastics French startup Carbios just opened a demonstration plant - and hopes to expand the world’s menu of recycling options
Catalyst Study Advances Carbon-Dioxide-to-Ethanol Conversion Combination of theory and experiment shows how a three-part catalyst helps transform excess CO2 into useable ethanol
13 October 20219 October 2021 Achieving Net Zero Greenhouse Gas Emission Plastics RWTH Aachen researchers have presented a sustainable model for plastics production and waste treatment which could achieve plastic production with net-zero greenhouse gas emissions more affordable than expected
Netto-Null-Emissionen sind möglich Studie von RWTH Aachen und ETH Zürich in der Zeitschrift Science veröffentlicht
good natured® and Jones Healthcare Group™ are Transforming Canada’s Pharmaceutical Industry with Innovative Plant-based Packaging New plant-based solution allows Jones to optimize its package design, removes chemicals of concern and ensures its packaging is readily recyclable in most households across North America
12 October 20217 October 2021 Cooperation in the recycling of plastic waste: Covestro and Interseroh to jointly establish value-adding cycles The goal is a resource-efficient circular economy
Essity begins tissue production from alternative fibers First company in the tissue industry to use agricultural leftovers at industrial scale for the production of its tissues, based on pulp from wheat straw
Producing apparel from waste oil A challenge taken on by RadiciGroup through the ULISSE research project
11 October 20216 October 2021 BASF and WPO Polymers cooperate to distribute biopolymer ecovio® for certified compostable bags in Spain and Portugal Spanish market for biopolymers is expected to become one of the largest in Europe
8 October 20214 October 2021 Pyrocell has started production Company's new plant is located at Setra Kastet sawmill in Gävle on Sweden’s Baltic coast and converts sawdust into non-fossil pyrolysis oil
Pollution to products? Recycled carbon emissions are coming to consumer shelves Synthetic biology - like that used to make LanzaTech's products - could play a key part in the transition away from fossil fuels and to a climate-smarter economy
7 October 20211 October 2021 New research centre to help solve the climate crisis A new, unique research centre has been launched. The Novo Nordisk Foundation CO2 Research Center is to be established with a grant of DKK 630 million from the Novo Nordisk Foundation (NNF) and based at Aarhus University. The new centre will ensure cross-disciplinary collaboration to reduce the amount of the greenhouse gas, CO2, in the atmosphere through researching and implementing new technology. The centre will be collaborating with a number of Danish and international partners
CarbonSmart Inside and Out LanzaTech leads the way in getting consumer goods from recycled carbon to market
6 October 202130 September 2021 New country infographics illustrate how BBI JU projects shape the European bioeconomy The illustrations include key data on BBI JU beneficiaries, projects, and applications for BBI JU funding, thus showing the relevance of the initiative for each country’s bioeconomy
Carbon Dioxide Market Size, Share / Global Industry Growth, Analysis and Forecast 2030 / ChemAnalyst Carbon Dioxide market has witnessed significant growth as it reached 52 million tonnes in 2020 and is expected to achieve an impressive global CAGR of 6.15% in the forecast period until 2030
4 October 202129 September 2021 MICHELIN’s airless tire, tested and approved! Michelin to make tyres containing recycled plastic by 2024 - MICHELIN Uptis, the airless prototype tire was fitted to the e-Mini at the Munich Motor Show, was unanimously approved. The proof on video!
Neste Capital Markets Day 2021: Delivering on strategy and renewal through innovation Company is targeting commercial-scale operations in at least one of their current innovation business platforms by 2030
1 October 202128 September 2021 Climate crisis: do we need millions of machines sucking CO2 from the air? From turning CO2 into rock to capturing the breath of office workers, a growing number of companies think the answer is yes
30 September 202127 September 2021 The BMW i Vision Circular This innovative electric powered four-seater has been designed according to circular economy principles across the board
European plastics producers call for a mandatory EU recycled content target for plastics packaging of 30% by 2030 An enabling policy framework and collaboration with the value chain are essential to reach target
28 September 202123 September 2021 Research guides future of plastic waste chemical recycling New Cornell University's paper highlights the benefits of consequential life-cycle optimization when compared with more traditional analytical tools