14 July 202213 July 2022 Native bast fibres for buses, boards and automotive equipment Development of novel moisture-resistant natural fibre-reinforced composite for structural components in the DuroBast project
Heimische Bastfasern für Busse, Boards und Automobilausstattung Entwicklung neuartiger feuchtebeständiger naturfaserverstärkter Composit-Strukturbauteile im DuroBast-Projekt
13 July 202213 July 2022 Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), net-zero, ISO 14040, Carbon Footprint, non-financial reporting, net-zero emission, Taxonomy, Product Environmental Footprint (PEF) – what does that all mean for you and your company? Sustainability is a key discussion in industry and policy. nova-Institute invites you to our nova-session on “LCA in science and policy”.
6 July 20229 August 2022 Summer Special – 20% discount on market and trend reports all around renewable carbon until 31 August 2022 After publishing the latest report on advanced recycling technologies, nova-Institute is offering their previous reports around renewable carbon markets for a special price
5 July 2022 The Biomass Utilisation Factor (BUF): A simple indicator to calculate circularity of biomass and bio-based products nova-Institute publishes a novel indicator that enables to capture the circularity of biomass under consideration of both the cascading use principle and the efficiency of the biomass utilisation
4 July 20224 July 2022 nova Experts Introduced: Mika Plum, M.Sc. Mechanical Engineering Sustainability Department
1 July 202230 June 2022 New trend and technology report: Mapping of advanced recycling technologies for plastics waste – providers, technologies, and partnerships This new report aims to clear up this jungle of information by providing a structured, overview and in-depth insight
29 June 20225 September 2022 Tech4Biowaste co-organises the ‘Pitch Perfect and Boost the European Bioeconomy 2022’ event in Brussels this September A one-day event of intense cross-border pitching, matchmaking and networking in the heart of Europe: 26 September 2022, 10 am – 5 pm, Sheraton Brussels Airport Hotel
7 June 20228 June 2022 Save the Date – Advanced Recycling Conference (ARC) 14–15 November, Cologne (Germany) Ambitious recycling targets set by the EU, the commitments of the chemical industry and brands, as well as the demands of customers are putting enormous evolutionary pressure on the recycling sector
1 June 20221 June 2022 nova Experts (re-)introduced: Jutta Millich, M.A. Humanities Senior Relationship Manager · Conference Partnering · Communication
23 May 20228 January 2023 Converting CO₂ through electrochemistry – The WaterProof Project Starting soon, the new research project WaterProof aims at closing the waste(water) carbon loop by creating a novel biorefinery concept converting CO2 emissions from urban waste treatment facilities into valuable green consumer-products. The objective is a technology resulting in a GHG reduction based on CO2 utilization, replacement of fossil feedstock and industrial electrification
CO2-Umwandlung durch elektrochemische Prozesse – Das WaterProof-Projekt Das im Juni startende Forschungsprojekt WaterProof zielt darauf ab, den Kohlenstoffkreislauf von Abfällen und Abwässern zu schließen, indem es ein neuartiges Bioraffineriekonzept entwickelt, das CO2-Emissionen städtischer Abfallverarbeitungsanlagen in wertvolle grüne Verbraucherprodukte umwandelt. Das Ziel besteht in einer Technologie, die maßgeblich zu einer Reduzierung von Treibhausgasen auf der Grundlage einer effektiven CO2-Nutzung, dem Ersatz fossiler Rohstoffe und industrieller Elektrifizierung beiträgt.
19 May 202220 May 2022 Many advanced and proven solutions to replace fossil carbon in chemistry and materials already available Electrochemical transformation of CO₂, a natural polymer for paper and cardboard coating and material-to-material molecular recycling of plastic waste are the winners of the innovation award “Renewable Material of the Year 2022”
Viele fortschrittliche und bewährte Lösungen zur Substitution fossilen Kohlenstoffs in Chemie und Materialien bereits verfügbar Elektrochemische Umwandlung von CO2, ein natürliches Polymer zur Beschichtung von Papier und Pappe, und molekulares Recycling von Kunststoffabfällen sind die Gewinner des Innovationspreises "Renewable Material of the Year 2022"
10 May 202210 May 2022 Ed de Jong, Vice President Development at Avantium Technologies (NL), on the current development of the renewable carbon economy Interview with Michael Carus, CEO of the nova-Institute
Marilia Foukaraki, Projectleader R&D Bio-based at Cosun Beet (NL), on the current development of the renewable carbon economy Interview with Michael Carus, CEO of the nova-Institute
9 May 20225 May 2022 Lars Börger, Vice President Strategy and Long-term Development, Renewable Polymers and Chemicals at Neste Germany GmbH, on the current development of the renewable carbon economy Interview with Michael Carus, CEO of the nova-Institute
John Zhang, Co-founder of GS Biotech (China), on the current development of the renewable carbon economy Interview with Michael Carus, CEO of the nova-Institute
6 May 20224 May 2022 Francesco Montecchio, Application Engineer at Alfa Laval Technologies (Sweden), on the current development of the renewable carbon economy Interview with Michael Carus, CEO of the nova-Institute
Ulla Hüppe, Director Sustainability Adhesive Technologies at Henkel (Germany), on the current development of the renewable carbon economy Interview with Michael Carus, CEO of the nova-Institute
5 May 20225 May 2022 Dirk Leinweber, Director Global Research Center Surfactants at Clariant (Switzerland) on the current development of the renewable carbon economy Interview with Michael Carus, CEO of the nova-Institute
Stefano Facco, New Business Development Director of Novamont SpA (Italy) as well as the managing director of the German subsidiary of Novamont, on the current development of the renewable carbon economy Interview with Michael Carus, CEO of the nova-Institute
4 May 20224 May 2022 Cultivation Area for Energy and Industrial Crops in Germany 1994-2021 Since 2014, the cultivation figures have stagnated since the RED limited the share of first-generation plants (maize, wheat, sugar beet)
CO2 Reduction Potential of the Chemical Industry through Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), CO2 Value Europe (CVE) and nova-Institute publish a study showing the CO2 reduction potential of the chemical industry through CCU
Next Week: Renewable Materials Conference, 10-12 May, Cologne (Germany) – all information here List of participants, panel discussions, exhibitors and the nominations for the Renewable Material of The Year 2022 are launched
3 May 202225 February 2024 nova’s experts (re)introduced: Dipl.-Ec. Dušica Banduka Project Manager Dissemination, Communication and Press
nova-Institute steps up policy activities to push for more renewable carbon A well-balanced policy framework is needed to achieve a sustainable chemical industry in a timeframe to still reach the Paris climate goals
2 May 20223 May 2022 Zhang Wei, COO of Zhejiang Sugar Energy Technology (China), on the current development of the renewable carbon economy Interview with Michael Carus, CEO of the nova-Institute
28 April 202227 April 2022 Paul von Kirchbach, Manager Business Development and Innovation at Renolit (Germany), on market developments in the Renewable Carbon Economy Interview with Michael Carus, CEO of the nova-Institute
22 April 202221 April 2022 Freya Burton, Chief Sustainability Officer at LanzaTech (US), on the current development of the renewable carbon economy Interview with Michael Carus, CEO of the nova-Institute
21 April 202221 April 2022 Søren Kristiansen, Senior Technology Director Materials at LEGO (DK), on the current and future framework for a renewable carbon economy Interview with Michael Carus, CEO of the nova-Institute
13 April 202230 August 2023 Six Innovations are Nominated for the “Renewable Material of the Year 2022” Award Participants at the “Renewable Materials Conference” will vote for the winners
1 April 20221 April 2022 CHAMPION Webinars: Progress in Materials Designed for a Circular Economy 6th, April, 2022, Time: 14-15h - Location: online & free!
31 March 202231 March 2022 Converting wastewater into bio-based polymer, essential oils, phenolic extracts and clean water: The AFTERLIFE project presents its results. AFTERLIFE demonstrates a new way of wastewater treatment that simultaneously recovers compounds of interest while converting remaining organic matter into a high-volume added value bio-based polymer.
Soap, proteins and highly complex molecules from CO2 – these are the winners of the “Best CO2 Utilisation 2022” innovation award Large scale investments in CO2-based ethanol, methanol and aviation fuel are just around the corner – supporting climate protection and independence from fossil fuels. Participants of the “Conference on CO2-based Fuels & Chemicals 2022” elected the three innovation award winners. The award was organised by nova-Institute and CO2Value Europe, and sponsored by YNCORIS.
15 March 202214 March 2022 Umweltfreundliche Mulchfolien für die Landwirtschaft Einladung zur Abschlusskonferenz des Projektes iMulch
9 March 202210 March 2022 Six Carbon Capture and Utilisation technologies for a sustainable chemical and fuel production nominated for the Innovation Award “Best CO2 Utilisation 2022” Conference on CO2-based Fuels and Chemicals 2022 – Cologne (Germany) and online, hybrid conference, 23-24 March 2022
8 March 20228 March 2022 PHAs: Tenfold increase in production capacity in sight in just six years Market report “Mimicking Nature – The PHA Industry Landscape. Latest trends and 28 producer profiles” published
3 March 20221 March 2022 Stellenausschreibung: Projektmanager im Bereich Bioökonomie bzw. „Renewable Carbon Economy“ – Ökonomie, Politik, Strategie (m/w/d) Standort Hürth bei Köln, Vollzeit
2 March 20223 March 2022 Conference on CO2-based Fuels and Chemicals Join our conference and meet forerunners in CO2 utilisation / 23-24 March 2022, hybrid event – Cologne (Germany)
1 March 20221 March 2022 nova Session: The Future of Refineries & Big Chemical Production Sites Nine experts present and discuss their scenarios for the future of the chemical industry, hybrid session at 31 March 2022, Wöllhaf Conference Center Airport Cologne/Bonn
22 February 202222 February 2022 Join the competition for the “Renewable Material of the Year 2022” Submit your innovation by 15 March, participants at the “Renewable Materials Conference” will vote for the winners
16 February 202216 February 2022 Renewable Carbon as a Guiding Principle for Sustainable Carbon Cycles Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI) publishes a fundamental strategy paper on the defossilisation of the chemical and material industry with eleven policy recommendations
14 February 202215 February 2022 The stars of Renewable Materials meet in Cologne, May 10-12 46 Speakers from leading companies in bio-based, CO2-based and Recycling already confirmed their participation – preliminary program already available, innovation award submission by 15 March
10 February 202211 May 2022 Higher price increases for fossils – nova Price Indices for Fossil Resources, Metals and Biomass 1980 – 2021 The biomass index shows a much more moderate increase overall, which improves the competitive situation of biomass also in the chemical industry
9 February 20229 February 2022 Connecting fibres: The cellulose fibre industry impresses with innovation and vision Cellulose Fibre Innovations of the Year: Carbon Fibres from Wood, Carbon-negative Virgin Fibres from Straw and Sustainable Menstruation Panties
1 February 202231 January 2022 nova’s experts (re)introduced: Dr Ángel Puente Life Cycle Assessments (LCA), sustainability and chemistry, bio-based chemicals
20 January 202219 January 2022 Experts on biological feedstocks and bio-based value chains: Join the survey to evaluate environmental requirements for future EU funded bio-based demonstration and flagship projects and their feedstocks Early guidance to ensure funded projects meet certain environmental sustainability criteria and avoid awarding projects that cannot
Unique equipment for biotechnological capture and conversion of CO2 into chemical building blocks developed in the BioRECO2VER project Examining the conversion of CO2 emissions from refineries and the cement industry into the chemical building blocks isobutene (C4H8) and lactate (C2H6O3)
13 January 202212 January 2022 Cellulose fibres strengthen networks: The industry meets again in Cologne, Germany, and online Strict security measures make it possible: long-missed meetings essential for the growth of the industry will take place again