3 January 202419 December 2023 HIF Global and Enap sign agreement to accelerate use of eFuels in Chile First collaboration for carbon-neutral eFuels in the Chilean market eFuels can be used in today’s cars without any changes to engines or infrastructure
Clariant shuts its sunliquid® bioethanol plant in Romania Strategic review concluded: Board of Directors has decided to close bioethanol plant in Podari, Romania, and to downsize related activities in Germany
Clariant schliesst sunliquid® Bioethanol-Anlage in Rumänien Strategische Prüfung abgeschlossen: Entscheidung des Verwaltungsrats, das Bioethanolwerk in Podari, Rumänien, zu schliessen und die entsprechenden Aktivitäten in Deutschland zu reduzieren
2 January 202418 December 2023 thyssenkrupp Uhde won contract for biopolymer plant from Gulf Biopolymers Industries Ltd. An integral aspect of this project is the plant's ability to sustainably produce a range of PLA grades, addressing the diverse requirements of various industries such as packaging, textiles, and hygiene supplies
thyssenkrupp Uhde gewinnt Auftrag für Biopolymer-Anlage von Gulf Biopolymers Industries Ltd. Wesentlicher Aspekt dieses Projekts ist die Fähigkeit der Anlage, nachhaltig eine Reihe von PLA-Qualitäten zu produzieren, die den unterschiedlichen Anforderungen verschiedener Branchen wie Verpackung, Textilien und Hygieneartikel gerecht werden
SDSU researcher turning switchgrass into bioplastics A new study from Janaswamy's lab has demonstrated how a transparent and strong biodegradable film can be derived from switchgrass (Pancium virgatum), a perennial prairie tallgrass native to North America
Lignovations Closes Seed Round Significant step toward advancing Lignovations‘ mission to grow the biomaterial industry with sustainable, lignin-based alternatives
Announcing the formation of New Energy Farmers LLC, a biomass aggregation company Because top-quality biomass is critical to efficient refinery operation and delivery of climate-healing products, over the past decade the New Energy Aggregation System was developed to assure a continuous supply of clean, dry stover in tight, compact bales
Erneuter Recycling-Rekord für Kunststoffverpackungen Die Verwertung der Kunststoffverpackungen fand dabei im Jahr 2022 fast ausschließlich im Inland (84,4%) und EU-Raum (15,5%) statt
Larger sunflower seed harvest in the EU In the EU-27, the 2023 harvest of sunflower seed came in considerably larger than the previous year. It also exceeded the long-term average
International Sustainable Forestry Coalition welcomes new member, Sumitomo Forestry Sumitomo Forestry, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a globally respected forestry sector leader who is pursuing a long-term vision for the role of the forestry sector in the decarbonized society
International Sustainable Forestry Coalition (ISFC) begrüßt ihr neues Mitglied Sumitomo Forestry Das in Tokio (Japan) ansässige Unternehmen Sumitomo Forestry verfolgt eine langfristige Vision für die Rolle des Forstsektors im Hinblick auf eine entcarbonisierte Gesellschaft
eFuels Leader Infinium Receives $75M Equity Commitment from Breakthrough Energy Catalyst for Investment in Project Roadrunner Investment will enable availability of SAF under innovative fuel offtake agreement with American Airlines, with financial support from Citi
Vattenfall and BASF to partner on German offshore wind farms Nordlicht 1 and 2 Both companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the sale of 49% of the project shares to BASF
Vattenfall und BASF vereinbaren Partnerschaft bei deutschen Offshore-Windparks Nordlicht 1 und 2 Memorandum of Understanding über den Verkauf von 49 % der Projektanteile an BASF unterzeichnet
15 December 202315 December 2023 Renewable Carbon News takes a winter break – we will be back on 2 January 2024 Meanwhile, get 20% off nova-Institute's market studies
Compostable beer cups at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Last weekend was the first time a major global sports event used compostable bioplastic beer cups. At the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 150,000 beer cups of compostable Biodolomer, reduced waste, microplastics and CO₂ to a minimum
OCOchem Raises $5 Million in Seed Funding Led by TO VC The climate tech company’s innovation converts CO₂ and water into sustainable platform molecules for use in agriculture, energy, and transportation
Standard Gas and Topsoe to collaborate on UK-based renewable natural gas and methanol project The two companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the Danish group to supply its proprietary methanation and methanol technologies for a project being developed in the UK
NatureWorks Appoints Erik Ripple New President and CEO Ripple joins NatureWorks as it continues market-leading growth and innovation with construction of new 75kta Ingeo biopolymer manufacturing facility underway in Thailand
Unübertroffene Flake-Sortierung: TOMRA präsentiert den neuen INNOSORT™ FLAKE Mit der Einführung des neuen INNOSORT™ FLAKE zur Sortierung von Kunststoff-Flakes revolutioniert TOMRA sein Produktportfolio. Dank verbesserter Maschinen-Funktionen lassen sich Flakes nach Polymer, Farbe und Transparenz sortieren, und das gleichzeitig. Damit lässt sich selbst bei stark verunreinigtem Input ein einmaliges Sortierergebnis erzielen
Aramco and ENOWA to develop first-of-its-kind e-fuel demonstration plant The facility will be built in ENOWA’s Hydrogen Innovation and Development Center in NEOM
Sulzer expands bioplastics portfolio with new biodegradable polymer Sulzer is launching a new end-to-end licensed technology – CAPSUL™ – for the continuous manufacturing of polycaprolactone (PCL), a biodegradable polyester often used in the packaging, textile, agricultural and horticultural industries
Sulzer erweitert Biokunststoff-Portfolio um neues, biologisch abbaubares Polymer Mit CAPSUL™ bringt Sulzer eine lizenzierte Technologie für die kontinuierliche Herstellung von Polycaprolacton (PCL) auf den Markt
14 December 20238 December 2023 UPM Raflatac partners with Soprema to promote label waste recycling with the RafCycle™ service With this innovative partnership, label waste is converted into insulation solutions, supporting the use of renewable sources in the construction industry at Soprema’s site in France
UPM und Soprema – Zusammenarbeit für das Recycling von Etikettenabfällen Im Rahmen der Partnerschaft werden Etikettenabfälle in Dämmstofflösungen umgewandelt, die den Einsatz erneuerbarer Energieträger in der Bauindustrie am Standort von Soprema in Frankreich unterstützen
Aduro Clean Technologies Expands Technology Evaluation Scope with Leading Petrochemical Company This expansion follows the Company's previous announcement on October 11, 2023, and reflects the participant's growing interest in exploring the potential of Aduro’s Hydrochemolytic™ technology
Sustainable, plant-based menstrual pads could improve access to hygiene products Researchers at Stanford have designed a process for turning sisal fibers into absorbent material, creating an opportunity for the local, sustainable manufacture of hygiene products that many communities need
Metsä Group’s Kuura textile fibre gained important recognition in sustainability matters The large-scale production of Kuura would emit clearly lower greenhouse gas levels compared to currently commercially available bio-based textile fibres and polyester fibres
OLEAF4VALUE Unveils Market-Ready, Bio-Based Products from Olive Leaf Valorisation A staggering volume of biomass stays currently underutilised in Spain, but the discarded olive leaves are rich in valuable bioactive compounds, making it a potential asset in various industries
CO2 sourcing for Power to X The cost of CO2 from DAC is likely to fall to similar level to biogenic CO2 at some point in the next decade and demand imbalances will be essential for businesses involved in Power to Liquids production
“We Want To See The Biochar Industry Have Its Carbon Removal Impact While There Is Still Time,” Dr. Thomas Trabold, Co-Author Of Biochar Report He talked about his work related to biochar production and shared some of the insights from the recent report, best practices in biochar handling that increase its carbon removal capacities, and more
Recycled Plastic Reduces Carbon Consumption By Up To 87 Per Cent Recycling works: plastic packaging specialist ALPLA operates state-of-the-art plants worldwide under the brand ALPLArecycling for the production of rPET (recycled PET) and rHDPE (recycled HDPE)
Recycelter Kunststoff Senkt CO2-Verbrauch um bis zu 87 Prozent Recycling wirkt: Kunststoffverpackungsspezialist ALPLA betreibt unter der Marke ALPLArecycling weltweit topmoderne Werke für die Produktion von rPET (recyceltes PET) und rHDPE (recyceltes HDPE)
13 December 202315 December 2023 No Greenwashing, please! Key Take Aways from the Green Claims Directive for Communications and Marketing
Clariant and Conser further strengthen partnership in the Maleic Anhydride Industry The partnership comes at an opportune time as the demand for maleic anhydride continues to grow worldwide, particularly in China
Vision des ewigen innovativen Produkts: Kreislauffabrik soll Produktion revolutionieren DFG fördert Spitzenforschung am KIT mit rund 11 Millionen Euro – neuer Sonderforschungsbereich soll gravierenden Ressourcenverbrauch stoppen
A position for the wrong century: European Parliament’s vote on the PPWR Though waste prevention targets were preserved at 5% by 2030, 10% by 2035, and 15% by 2040, the watered-down text excluded crucial mechanisms needed to actually reach the environmental targets
EP plenary vote on PPWR advances circularity, but fails to correct priority access and using bio-based plastics in recycled content targets The endorsement of AM 138, which allows bio-based plastic feedstock to count towards up to 50% of recycled content targets, undermines the effectiveness of recycling efforts and favours petroleum-based plastics
Plenary vote on PPWR shows us the way forward As EU Member States prepare to adopt their common position on 18th December, EPPA urges them to acknowledge the European Parliament’s strong majority in favour of this constructive compromise text
DumoLab’s biodegradable arch enables biocomposite concrete alternatives Terrene 3.0 is a compression-dominant arch as a multidisciplinary research project composed of natural fiber-reinforced sand and other biomaterials for eco-friendly, less energy-intensive building methods
Ölkatastrophen bekämpfen – Biotenside können mikrobiellen Ölabbau stimulieren Ergebnisse eines internationalen Forscherteams lassen auf eine vielversprechende Anwendung von Biotensiden bei künftigen Ölunfällen im Meer schließen
Combating oil spills – biosurfactants can stimulate microbial oil degradation An interdisciplinary team of researchers has investigated the potential of biosurfactants as an alternative to chemical dispersants using seawater from the North Sea
Neste and Eppendorf forge strategic partnership to develop new line of renewable lab plastics New Eppendorf consumables range cuts the use of fossil oil as a raw material in lab plastics, offering labs a more sustainable alternative. Neste supplies renewable Neste RE™ to replace conventional fossil feedstock in the lab plastics manufacturing
Strategische Partnerschaft zwischen Neste und Eppendorf zur Entwicklung von Laborbedarf aus erneuerbarem Kunststoff Neues Eppendorf-Sortiment an Verbrauchsmaterialien reduziert Einsatz von fossilem Erdöl als Rohstoff für Laborkunststoffe und bietet nachhaltigere Alternative. Neste liefert erneuerbares Neste RE™, um herkömmliche fossile Rohstoffe in der Herstellung von Laborkunststoffen zu ersetzen
12 December 202312 December 2023 Special Issue: The Green Claims Directive New EU directive to tackle greenwashing on product advertising
The proposed Green Claims Directive – Targeting Market Transparency for a Green Transition in Europe Impacts for all market players
How to be green – What is a valid scientific proof for environmental claims? Many things on the GCD proposal are not yet specified, but companies can prepare.
MAN Energy Solutions to Build Reactor for Renewable Fuels Cleantech start-up, CAPHENIA, to establish production plant for synthesis gas as feedstock for industrial production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel for aviation decarbonisation
MAN Energy Solutions baut Reaktor für erneuerbare Kraftstoffe Cleantech Start-up CAPHENIA errichtet Produktionsanlage für Synthesegas – Ausgangsstoff für die industrielle Produktion von Sustainable Aviation Fuel zur Dekarbonisierung der Luftfahrt