22 January 202412 January 2024 Celanese begins carbon capture and utilization operations at Clear Lake, Texas, Facility The Now Operational Project is One of the Largest Active CCU Facilities in the World
Kommunales Informationssystem Holzbau: Tool weist Klimaschutz-Beitrag des Bauens und Sanierens mit Holz aus Innovative Kombination von Geo- und Ökobilanzdaten für kommunale Entscheider
The Fab Finns, the Top 20 Bioproducts from the bioeconomy’s forest heartland In Finland, although it's known as the "Quiet Country", there have come several innovative products without any spectacular performances
Industrietransformation aus einem Guss Gemeinsames Thesenpapier des BDI e.V. zur Einordnung von Carbon Management als Teil einer umfassenden Klimastrategie
German industry joins forces with green groups on CO2 capture A group of Germany's most influential lobby groups have demanded Berlin present a carbon management strategy
CO2-Abscheidung: Deutsche Industrie und NGOs ziehen an einem Strang Während die Europäische Kommission ihre CO2-Management-Strategie für die Veröffentlichung am 6. Februar vorbereitet, drängen deutsche Verbände Berlin, seine eigene zu veröffentlichen – und sich in die EU-Debatte einzubringen
19 January 202412 January 2024 EUBP unveils the results of the 2023 Market Data Report European Bioplastics unveils the 2023 edition of the market development update. Main findings show that after a period of stagnation, the overall plastic production is picking up again
EUBP-Marktbericht: Biokunststoffe wachsen wieder European Bioplastics (EUBP) stellt einen aktuellen Marktbericht vor. Die Produktion von Biokunststoffen zieht wieder an, bis 2028 ist ein starkes Wachstum in Sicht
Reliance Industries becomes first in India to use chemical recycling for circular polymers RIL shipped its first batch of ISCC-Plus certified Circular Polymers, named CircuRepol™ (Polypropylene) and CircuRelene™ (Polyethylene)
UChicago chemists hope to lay foundation for greener chemistry UChicago chemists found a way to use electricity to boost a type of chemical reaction often used in synthesizing new candidates for pharmaceutical drugs
Forscher finden mit Hilfe von Elektrizität eine vielversprechende neue Methode zur Beschleunigung chemischer Reaktionen Chemiker hoffen, den Grundstein für eine umweltfreundlichere Chemie zu legen
Making paper from grass Wageningen researchers are turning worthless grass from verges and nature areas into the raw material for paper and cardboard. That could give a boost to the local economy
How does PepsiCo deliver Positive sustainability impacts? PepsiCo’s latest 2022 Summary shared the results of the first full year of reporting since the pep+ launch, and highlights the progress that has been achieved
Power-to-X: Flüssige Kohlenwasserstoffe als Speicher für Energie aus regenerativen Quellen In dieser Richtlinie werden lediglich solche Verfahrensketten betrachtet, bei denen elektrische Energie als Hauptenergieträger in flüssige Kohlenwasserstoffe überführt werden
New dimensions of electrospun nanofiber material designs for biotechnological uses Electrospinning technology has garnered wide attention over the past few decades in various biomedical applications including drug delivery, cell therapy, and tissue engineering
18 January 202411 January 2024 SÜDPACK expands its involvement in CARBOLIQ Dirk Hardow, who is responsible for matters such as the development and implementation of closed-loop models, will lead the company as its managing director in the future
SÜDPACK erweitert sein Engagement in CARBOLIQ Dirk Hardow, bei SÜDPACK als Leiter der BU FF&C unter anderem für die Entwicklung und Implementierung von Kreislaufmodellen verantwortlich, wird das Unternehmen zukünftig als Geschäftsführer leiten
Bio-based plasticizers from Central Germany Using rapeseed oil as a starting product in the "Biocerine" project, more sustainable solutions for tires and packaging should become possible
Bio-basierte Weichmacher aus Mitteldeutschland Im Projekt "Biocerine" soll Rapsöl als Ausgangsprodukt für nachhaltige Reifen und Verpackungen dienen
Compostable fishing nets: An end to Ghost Nets in the oceans? South African initiative Catchgreen is developing nets and other gear from compostable Biodolomer, a net lost at sea would degrade into biomass within a few years
Streit um die „richtige“ Methodik der Massenbilanzierung Ob „polymers only“ oder „fuel use exempt“ - welche von beiden anerkannt wird, darüber entscheiden die EU-Mitgliedsstaaten im Januar 2024
Making plastics biodegradable by UV-light The project ULTRADREAM is using agricultural side streams and residues for developing novel modified bio-based, renewable polymers, with inherent biodegradation capabilities
The bioeconomy: What next for Europe? The bioeconomy's focus has shifted from fuels production to bio-based materials
17 January 202417 January 2024 Substantiate your green claims – Get ahead of the curve! In recent years, consumers have been confronted by producers and retailers with statements such as “carbon neutral”, “carbon negative” or “net-zero” that have increasingly lost their credibility. And rightly so, as many of these statements were more marketing than scientifically based
The brightest stars of Renewable Materials meet in Siegburg/Cologne (Germany), 11-13 June 2024 The Number One Meeting Point for Global Leaders in Industry, Academia and Policy – first 40 speakers announced, deadline for submissions for the innovation award is 28 February 2024
Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year 2024: Nominierte Innovationen reichen von ressourceneffizienten und recycelten Fasern für Textilien und Wandpaneelen bis hin zu Geotextilien für den Gletscherschutz Sechs für den Preis nominierte Unternehmen präsentieren innovative und nachhaltige Lösungen für verschiedene Branchen in der Cellulosefaser-Wertschöpfungskette. Das gesamte wirtschaftliche Potenzial der Cellulosefaser-Industrie wird einem breiten Publikum vorgestellt, das in Köln (Deutschland) und online über die Gewinner abstimmen kann
Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year 2024: Nominated Innovations Range from Resource-efficient and Recycled Fibres for Textiles and Building Panels to Geotextiles for Glacier Protection Six award nominees present innovative and sustainable solutions for various industries in the cellulose fibre value chain. The full economic potential of the cellulose fibre industry will be introduced to a wide audience that will vote for the winners in Cologne (Germany), and online
WSS Research Centre for a circular economy in the chemical industry In the new WSS Research Centre RWTH-scientists will be developing catalysis-driven production processes that enable multidimensional circularity in the chemical industry
WSS-Forschungszentrum für eine Kreislaufwirtschaft in der Chemie Im neuen WSS-Forschungszentrum werden RWTH-Wissenschaftler katalytisch getriebene Produktionsverfahren entwickeln, um eine mehrdimensionale Kreislaufwirtschaft in der chemischen Industrie ermöglichen
TIPA and ATI craft compostable, biobased coffee capsules lids The new, compostable lids combine TIPA’s breakthrough high-barrier film and ATI’s patent protected system to support consisted flow and enhanced taste experience
Genera Announces $340+ Million Investment in Sustainable Biomaterials Campus The investment will expand Genera’s manufacturing, production and distribution operations of its circular, compostable packaging solutions and biomaterials
Chemisches Recycling mit grünem Strom Lyondell Basell errichtet eine großtechnische Demonstrationsanlage für das chemische Recycling. Die Anlage wird mit grünem Strom voll-elektrifiziert betrieben
DSU receives $300,000 grant for microalgae research A Multiple-Stage Cost Effective Smart Farming of Engineered Microalgae for Simultaneous Production of High-Value Molecules and Bioenergy
GreenLight Biosciences Announces EPA Registration of Calantha GreenLight Biosciences Secures EPA Registration for new bioinsecticide, Calantha - Historic Step Towards A Safer and More Sustainable Food System
Turning plastic trash into chemistry treasure Researchers employ common plastics to kickstart radical chain reactions, creating a way to reuse plastic waste while improving process safety and efficiency
Verwandlung von Plastikmüll in einen chemischen Schatz "Die Verwendung von handelsüblichen Kunststoffen als chemische Reagenzien stellt eine völlig neue Perspektive für die organische Synthese dar"
16 January 202417 January 2024 Renewable Carbon Companies directory with nearly 41,000 company profile downloads in 2023 The Renewable Carbon Companies (ReCaCo) business directory has established itself as the primary source of information on renewable and sustainable materials solutions. Innovative companies in the field of renewable carbon present their products, intermediates and services
A Glass That Sifts Carbon Dioxide Research Group Develops a Glass Material That Precisely Separates Gases
Ein Glas, das Kohlendioxid siebt Forschungsgruppe entwickelt ein Glasmaterial, das Gase präzise voneinander trennt
2023 Sees NETL Make Strides in CO2 Conversion Research & Development Researchers grew versatile biocatalysts using microbes from a coalbed methane (CBM) well to convert industrial CO2 wastes and other single-carbon compounds into useful chemicals
Topsoe selected by Essar to provide technology for £360 million carbon capture project Essar’s carbon capture facility is expected to be operational by 2028, eliminating an estimated 1 million tons of CO2 per year
Industrie sieht Chance für ökologisch sinnvolle Alternative zur verschobenen Plastiksteuer So wäre es nach Ansicht der IK beispielsweise zielführend, stärkere finanzielle Anreize für hochgradig recyclingfähige Verpackungen zu setzen und damit auch den Trend hin zu schlecht recyclingfähigen Papier-Verbundverpackungen zu stoppen
Maersk signs MoU with City of Yokohama and Mitsubishi Gas Chemical on development of green methanol bunkering infrastructure in Yokohama The successful implementation of this initiative heavily relies on the establishment of port bunkering infrastructure for methanol worldwide
Glitter has a microplastics problem. One company says it has the solution Like the Ronald Britton team decided Germany’s Sigmund Lindner to replace plastic with regenerated cellulose and reconstitute it into a clear film, which is then coated with a thin layer of aluminum and color
The extra mile from the lab to industry Converting the greenhouse gas CO₂ into raw materials for industry using renewable energies: What electrocatalysis can do in theory should be applied as quickly as possible
Die Extrameile vom Labor in die Industrie Das Treibhausgas CO₂ mittels erneuerbarer Energien in Ausgangsstoffe für die Industrie umwandeln: Was die Elektrokatalyse in der Theorie kann, soll möglichst schnell in die Anwendung
15 January 202416 January 2024 Invitation to the Stakeholder Event “Bio-Based Innovations for Industrial Applications“ 24 April 2024, 9:00-17:00 CET, Brussels, Belgium
Innovative Bastfaseranwendungen für die Industrie – Vorträge zum Workshop des DuroBast Projektes verfügbar
Printing inks made from plants On the path to a circular economy, Judith Deriu is developing natural color pigments from plants and uses them to make sustainable printing inks for industry in the laboratory at the Research Institute of Textile Chemistry and Textile Physics in Dornbirn