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14 “Best CO₂ Utilisation 2024” Innovation Award – Three CCU solutions steering society towards a fossil-free future (2024)
11 Borealis invests EUR 4.5 million in Porvoo steam cracker, enabling increased share of circular raw materials used in production (2024)
9 Using CO2 and biomass, FAMU-FSU researchers find path to more environmentally friendly recyclable plastics (2024)
8 Avantium and TNO partner to manufacture electrolyser test stations for green hydrogen production (2024)
8 CJ Biomaterials Introduces Two Revolutionary PHACT™ PHA-Based Compounds for Compostable Film Packaging (2024)
8 Using Carbon Capture to Replace Fossil-Based Polyester Feedstocks with LanzaTech and On (2024)
8 Can Greener CO2-derived Chemicals Accelerate CCUS Uptake? (2024)
7 Neste and Lotte Chemical team up on renewable chemicals and plastics (2024)
7 Nordic Bioproducts Group and Thailand’s PTT MCC Biochem Co. Ltd. forge a strategic partnership to advance bioplastic innovation for everyday items (2024)
6 The Netherlands, France, the Czech Republic and Ireland call for a European policy package on sustainable carbon in the chemical industry (2024)
6 Bodenbelag aus Birkenrinde für Nassräume (2022)
6 Scaling Biobased Nylon with Geno and lululemon (2024)
6 Biobased Buzzwords: Decoding Eco-Friendly Terminology (2024)
6 Special discount for the Renewable Materials Conference until 6 May (2024)
5 nova-Institute, Plastics Europe and European Bioplastics join forces on bio-based polymers and plastics production data  (2023)
5 Palm oil production up 2 per cent on previous year (2024)
5 Bcomp Closes CHF 36M (US $40M) Series C Funding (2024)
5 Next free PEFerence webinar with a market update on bio-based building blocks and polymers  (2024)
5 UPM launches new biostimulant product range as a long-term solution for sustainable agriculture (2024)
5 BASF auf der UTECH 2024: Bereit für die Kreis­lauf­wirtschaft mit nach­haltigen Recycling-Lösungen für Polyurethane (2024)
5 bse Methanol selected as technology supplier for Project Green, Nigeria (2024)
4 deSter partners with Eastman to eliminate single-use plastic waste in the airline industry (2024)
4 Zu kompliziert: Lindner verschiebt Plastiksteuer erneut (2024)
4 Bringing Textile-to-Textile Recycled Polyester to Market with Ambercycle and GANNI (2024)
4 Papira Schaumstoff (2024)

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286 Borealis invests EUR 4.5 million in Porvoo steam cracker, enabling increased share of circular raw materials used in production (2024)
198 Six pathways to smart certification of bio-based systems (2024)
181 Plastic waste and recycling in the EU: facts and figures (2024)
151 Possibilities to capture and utilize carbon dioxide for sustainable production routes (2024)
138 “Best CO₂ Utilisation 2024” Innovation Award – Three CCU solutions steering society towards a fossil-free future (2024)
126 From wheat to bioplastics: Partnership between Tereos and Futerro boosts green chemistry in a first in Europe (2024)
115 BASF auf der UTECH 2024: Bereit für die Kreis­lauf­wirtschaft mit nach­haltigen Recycling-Lösungen für Polyurethane (2024)
109 Now the jointly owned biorefinery for biofuel has opened (2024)
107 Special discount for the Renewable Materials Conference until 6 May (2024)
103 SABIC & Jessa Hospital achieve successful step towards creating circular polymers on advanced recycling of used medical plastic (2024)
101 Bodenbelag aus Birkenrinde für Nassräume (2022)
96 Biobased Buzzwords: Decoding Eco-Friendly Terminology (2024)
95 Neste and Lotte Chemical team up on renewable chemicals and plastics (2024)
94 The Netherlands, France, the Czech Republic and Ireland call for a European policy package on sustainable carbon in the chemical industry (2024)
93 Can Greener CO2-derived Chemicals Accelerate CCUS Uptake? (2024)
92 Breaking news – Milestone for the Transition to Sustainable Carbon in the European Chemical Industry (2024)
92 Nachhaltigen Rohstoffen auf der Spur: internationales Forschungsprojekt zu biobasierten Polyurethanschäumen (2024)
91 Using Carbon Capture to Replace Fossil-Based Polyester Feedstocks with LanzaTech and On (2024)
90 Nordic Bioproducts Group and Thailand’s PTT MCC Biochem Co. Ltd. forge a strategic partnership to advance bioplastic innovation for everyday items (2024)
90 Composites-Recycling-Study now also available in English (2024)
82 Innovationspreis "Best CO₂ Utilisation 2024" – Drei CCU-Lösungen führen die Gesellschaft in eine fossil-freie Zukunft (2024)
82 Tracking down sustainable raw materials: international research project on bio-based polyurethane foams (2024)
79 Spiber Inc. raises over JPY 10 billion ($65M) in funding to strengthen mass production and sales initiatives (2024)
77 Plastikmüll und Recycling in der EU: Zahlen und Fakten (2024)
72 Solugen Breaks Ground on Bioforge™ Marshall Facility, Bolstering U.S. Biomanufacturing Capabilities (2024)

Last 4 weeks

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511 Breaking news – Milestone for the Transition to Sustainable Carbon in the European Chemical Industry (2024)
416 Products made from crude oil have a significantly higher CO2 footprint than previously assumed (2024)
391 How to enable the transition from fossil to renewable carbon in the chemical and material sector (2024)
366 Borealis invests EUR 4.5 million in Porvoo steam cracker, enabling increased share of circular raw materials used in production (2024)
215 Evolution of synthetic rubber: bio-based raw materials and new types of rubber (2024)
204 Say Hello to Biodegradable Microplastics (2024)
201 Six pathways to smart certification of bio-based systems (2024)
197 Dow and Procter & Gamble to develop a new proprietary recycling technology targeting hard-to-recycle plastic waste (2024)
186 Next free PEFerence webinar with a market update on bio-based building blocks and polymers  (2024)
185 Plastic waste and recycling in the EU: facts and figures (2024)
176 C1 proves continuous green methanol production process in record time,confirming predictions from quantum chemistry (2024)
174 Hyosung TNC Invests $1 Billion in Future "Bio" Business (2024)
161 CO2-negative construction thanks to new composite material (2024)
156 Technip Energies and LanzaTech Selected by the US Department of Energy to Receive $200M (2024)
154 Possibilities to capture and utilize carbon dioxide for sustainable production routes (2024)
153 Celanese Achieves ISCC CFC Certification for Low Carbon CCU Methanol (2024)
150 Commission takes action to boost biotechnology and biomanufacturing in the EU (2024)
149 Avantium: Well Capitalised and Continued Good Progress in the Execution of its Strategy (2024)
147 Rice researchers develop 3D-printed wood from its own natural components (2024)
147 Bpacks Launches World’s First Bark-Based Packaging Technology to Replace Seamlessly Plastic Materials  (2024)
140 Best practices in sustainability communication (2024)
138 “Best CO₂ Utilisation 2024” Innovation Award – Three CCU solutions steering society towards a fossil-free future (2024)
137 Current market study forecasts annual growth of 17% for bio-based polymers between 2023 and 2028. Demand from Asia and the USA in particular is driving growth, Europe is lagging behind (2024)
136 Avantium publishes its 2023 Annual Report (2024)
131 UPM Specialty Papers and Fazer develop a recyclable packaging solution without a plastic lining (2024)
129 From wheat to bioplastics: Partnership between Tereos and Futerro boosts green chemistry in a first in Europe (2024)
127 Validating Biobased Content Claims With Carbon-14 Testing (2024)
127 FDA clears Borealis’ Borcycle™ M recycled plastics for use in food-grade packaging (2024)
127 Pushing out plastic in consumer-goods packaging (2024)
126 nova-Institute, Plastics Europe and European Bioplastics join forces on bio-based polymers and plastics production data  (2023)
126 Metsä Group starts pre-engineering project for Muoto™ wood fibre packaging products (2024)
126 UPM launches new biostimulant product range as a long-term solution for sustainable agriculture (2024)
122 Successful demonstration in Dunkirk of the CO₂ capture DMX™ process (2024)
122 Luminy® PLA water bottle with embossed label facilitates recycled PLA production (2024)
121 Renewable Materials Conference: Six Innovations Nominated and Final Program Available (2024)
120 Durchbruch mit Quantenchemie: Cleantech-Unternehmen C1 macht Herstellung von grünem Methanol in Rekordzeit möglich (2024)
119 Research lights up process for turning CO2 into sustainable fuel  (2024)
119 BASF auf der UTECH 2024: Bereit für die Kreis­lauf­wirtschaft mit nach­haltigen Recycling-Lösungen für Polyurethane (2024)
118 Transformationsbericht der Bundesregierung: Mit Kreislaufwirtschaft gegen Umweltkrisen  (2024)
117 Monthly news from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), March 2024 (2024)
117 ReMatBuilt: How residual materials become high-performance construction products (2024)
115 Eastman molecular recycling facility achieves on-spec initial production and is generating revenue  (2024)
113 Global goals for sustainable development (2024)
113 Fit for 55: The EU's plan for a green transition (2022)
112 Webinar: Formulation and Testing – Reality Check for New (Greener) Ingredients (2024)
111 Durchbruch bei PLA-Recycling: Enzym zersetzt Bioplastik in 24 Stunden (2024)
110 Now the jointly owned biorefinery for biofuel has opened (2024)
110 10 reasons to attend the “CO₂-based Fuels and Chemicals Conference 2024” (2024)
109 Interview mit Fred Eickmeyer von ESKUSA (2022)
108 BIC on the EU Communication on biotechnology and biomanufacturing (2024)

Last 12 months

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4160 Products made from crude oil have a significantly higher CO2 footprint than previously assumed (2024)
2918 Durchbruch auf dem Weg zur biologischen Solarzelle (2023)
2208 nova-Institute, Plastics Europe and European Bioplastics join forces on bio-based polymers and plastics production data  (2023)
1712 Hundreds of toxic chemicals in recycled plastics (2023)
1446 No Sustainable Future Without Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) (2023)
1410 Gaining momentum – Bio-based polymers grow at a CAGR of 14% between 2022 and 2027 (2023)
1404 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 (2023)
1324 Fit for 55: The EU's plan for a green transition (2022)
1301 Call for Abstracts – CO₂-based Fuels and Chemicals Conference 2024 (2023)
1155 Strong Interest in Renewable Materials: Record Conference Attendance and Three Winners of the “Renewable Material of the Year 2023” Innovation Award (2023)
1130 New bio-based polymer PEF shows low CO2 footprint (2022)
1127 Renewable Materials of the Year 2023: Bio-based and biodegradable elastic materials, carbon-light yeast oil, and a plastic-free natural polymer (2023)
1098 Explorative scenario for a global net-zero chemical industry in 2050, Update October 2023 (2023)
1060 Current market study forecasts annual growth of 17% for bio-based polymers between 2023 and 2028. Demand from Asia and the USA in particular is driving growth, Europe is lagging behind (2024)
1025 “Best CO₂ Utilisation 2023” Innovation Award – Three winning CCU solutions open the road to transition away from fossil resources (2023)
967 The Chemical and Plastics Industry Will Need to Replace 1 Gt of Fossil Carbon per Year with Renewable Carbon from Biomass, CO2 and Recycling to Net-Zero (2023)
901 Recycling paths are best walked jointly: This year’s Advanced Recycling Conference (ARC) showed the importance of collaboration (2022)
856 Bacteria-Based Cellulose Fibre NullarborTM (“No Trees“) Wins “Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year 2023” Award Against Strong Competition (2023)
827 Interview with Dr. Adrian Brandt about Henkel's use of Avantium's FDCA, a bio-based aromatic building block (2023)
817 Making plastics biodegradable by UV-light (2024)
727 The Use of Food and Feed Crops for Bio-based Materials and the Related Effects on Food Security – Recognising Potential Benefits (2023)
713 Catalysing Change – Smart CO₂-Solutions Wanted for the "Best CO₂Utilisation 2024" Innovation Award (2024)
675 The 50 Hottest Companies in the Bioeconomy 2023 (2023)
633 Six Materials Nominated for the Innovation Award “Renewable Material of the Year 2023” (2023)
630 Greenwashing – No, thanks! (2024)
610 Free Webinar on the Life Cycle Assessment of Avantium's PEF (2023)
561 Camm Solutions: Eine echte Alternative zu Plastik (2023)
549 nova-Session: Sustainability Claims under New EU Legislation – Everything companies need to know (2024)
540 A Broad Range of Advanced Recycling Technologies Keeps Carbon in the Loop  (2023)
540 Cellulose Fibres Conference 2024 – Call for Abstracts (2023)
534 SOLVAY and SYENSQO revealed as new company names (2023)
524 Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year 2023 – From Hygiene Products, Sustainability Improved Technologies to Cellulose from Textile Waste and Banana Production Waste (2023)
520 Norwegian partners with Norsk e-Fuel to build new e-fuel plant in Norway (2023)
511 Breaking news – Milestone for the Transition to Sustainable Carbon in the European Chemical Industry (2024)
503 The Advanced Recycling Conference 2023 – A Success Story Beyond Chemical Recycling (2023)
501 Renewable Carbon-based Materials Show Significant Lower CO2 Footprint Than Fossil Counterparts (2023)
484 New trend and technology report: Mapping of advanced recycling technologies for plastics waste – providers, technologies, and partnerships (2022)
481 Invitation to the Stakeholder Event "Bio-Based Innovations for Industrial Applications“ (2024)
478 Smart Carbon Cycles Require Advanced Recycling – Call for Abstracts for the Advanced Recycling Conference 2023 (2023)
478 No Greenwashing, please! (2023)
469 Bio-based content, compostable plastics, and chemical recycling – many opportunities for more innovation and sustainability in the new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) (2023)
467 LUNAFORM™, a new kind of biomaterial, unveiled by Balenciaga at Paris Fashion Week (2023)
465 NetZero inaugurates in Brazil world’s largest biochar factory using crop residues (2023)
464 Bioplastics International Creates World's First Sugar Cane Alcohol Water Soluble PVA to Replace Plastics (2022)
450 Rashki Launches India's First Ever Range of Handbags Made from Banana Leather in Its Pursuit to Encourage a Fashionably Kind Way of Life (2023)
448 Carbon Recycling International Builds the World’s Largest CO2-to-Fuel Facility (2023)
437 Direct air capture of CO2: dangerous nonsense (2023)
420 Painting a Bio-Based Future with Microbially Produced Alginates, Lipids and Pigments   (2023)
419 From carbon-negative diamonds to CO₂-based fuels for transport – Smart innovations replace fossil-based products (2024)
418 New chemistry can extract virgin-grade materials from wind turbine blades in one process (2023)

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12063 Worldwide growth in industrial hemp – fibres, shivs, seed & oil and pharmaceuticals (2014)
11630 Biocomposites: 350,000 t production of wood and natural fibre composites in the European Union in 2012 (2013)
11311 Sativex - Novel cannabis derived treatment for MS pain now available in Canada by prescription (2005)
8767 Microplastics in the Environment (2014)
7377 nova-Pressespiegel: Amflora - Pro und Contra sowie Sinn und Nutzen in der Diskussion (2010)
7327 Options for Designing a New Political Framework of the European Bio-based Economy (2014)
7089 "Bambusfaser" ist Viskose (2008)
6930 Carbon Dioxide (CO2) as Chemical Feedstock for Polymers – already nearly 1 million tonnes production capacity installed! (2021)
6918 Map of 224 European biorefineries published by BIC and nova-Institute (2017)
6849 Wood Plastic Composite (WPC) Market - Global Trends & Segment Forecast to 2024 (2016)
6810 Greenwashing: misuse of EU composting standard EN 13432 (2015)
6744 nova-Bericht: Globale Marktsituation der Biokunststoffe (2008)
6461 Global Bio-Based Chemicals Market Forecast 2017-2025 (2017)
6409 Evidence of Polyethylene Biodegradation by Bacterial Strains from the Guts of Plastic-Eating Waxworms (2014)
6375 2018 was a very good year for bio-based polymers: Several additional capacities were put into operation (2019)
6350 Bioplastics reduce CO2 emissions (2019)
6333 Procter & Gamble launches new Fairy Ocean Plastic bottle made from 100% recycled plastic and ocean plastic (2017)
6325 For the first time: Growth rate for bio-based polymers with 8 % CAGR far above overall polymer market growth (2021)
6317 TECNARO eröffnet Internet-Shop für nachhaltige ARBOFORM®-Produkte (2003)
6263 Natural Fibres and the World Economy July 2019 (2019)
6195 CO2 is ready to go as a fuel and chemical feedstock (2013)
6041 New grades of polyamide based on naturally occurring feedstocks (2011)
5955 Alternative Resin Binders for Particle Boards Reduce Health Problems (2009)
5886 Green Refinery (2014)
5747 Naturfasern aktuell: Preise und Anbauflächen (2009)
5597 nova-Bericht: Wandbaustoffe aus Hanfschäben und Kalk (2009)
5528 ZOE B Organic Introduces the World’s First Biodegradable Beach Toys: Finally Toys that Clean Up after Themselves (2014)
5186 Malaysia's pioneer bioplastics pilot plant is operational (2011)
5119 nova-Bericht: IKEA nimmt weltweiten den zweiten WPC-Stuhl ins Sortiment! (2007)
5061 Biobased Ingredients for the Cosmetics Sector (2019)
5055 High-tech strategies for small farmers and organic farming (2018)
5017 Compostable plastic bags carry goods and hopes for the future (2016)
4936 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 (2023)
4932 Increasing interest in industrial hemp – fibres, shivs, seed & oil and pharmaceuticals (2014)
4899 New market and technology report: Chemical Recycling – Status, Trends, and Challenges – Technologies, Sustainability, Policy and Key Players (2020)
4794 Reißfest, wasserdicht und kompostierbar: die Biomülltüte aus Ecovio (2011)
4705 Levulinic acid and succinic acid – A realistic look at the present and future of two versatile bio-based platform chemicals and their market development (2019)
4622 nova-Studie: Neubewertung der stofflichen Nutzung nachwachsender Rohstoffe (2010)
4607 The safest and most sustainable electrical cable (2016)
4554 Fast growth of bio-based polymers: Production capacity will triple from 5.1 million tonnes in 2013 to 17 million tonnes in 2020, representing a 2% share of polymer production in 2013 and 4% in 2020 (2015)
4505 Rape cake: more than just a by-product (2007)
4485 Bioverbundwerkstoffe: 350.000 t Produktion von Holz- und Naturfaserverbundwerkstoffen in der Europäischen Union im Jahr 2012 (2013)
4484 The global bio-based polymer market 2019 – A revised view on a turbulent and growing market (2020)
4428 Bio-based polymers worldwide: Ongoing growth despite difficult market environment (2017)
4378 Viskose-Textilien aus Bambus-Zellstoff richtig kennzeichnen (2009)
4269 SABIC launches new renewable polyolefins portfolio (2014)
4248 nova Session "Gene Editing, CRISPR/Cas9 and more for the Bio-based Economy“ (2017)
4174 Diplomarbeit zum Thema "Schwindungsverhalten naturfaserverstärkter Thermoplaste" erschienen (2001)
4160 Products made from crude oil have a significantly higher CO2 footprint than previously assumed (2024)
4131 Third German WPC Congress (2010)