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Products & Awards
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Material Substitution
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Female-founded circular bioeconomy startup traceless, which offers a sustainable alternative material to plastic and bioplastic, wins Deutscher Gründerpreis 2022 in Startup category; award aims to foster a positive entrepreneurial environment in Germany
Traceless Materials GmbH (09/30)
Kao joins Genomatica and founding member Unilever in venture aiming to scale, commercialize plant-based alternatives to palm kernel oil; Genomatica's alternative could cut CO2 footprint of palm-derived ingredients by up to 50%, initial research shows
Kao Corp. (09/30)
Columbia University scientists create non-toxic, compostable bioleather produced from bacterial nanocellulose; bioleather has 'superior' flame-retardance compared to cattle-derived leather, has low environmental impact, 1,000-times lower carcinogen impact
Eureka Alert (09/28)
Nvirovate, a Seattle-based startup developing pressure-sensitive packaging adhesives, announces US$750K in fundraising; adhesive is soy-based and produces 70% fewer greenhouse gases with positive climate impact along supply chain, company says
Impakter (09/27)
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Research and Development (R&D)
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Scientists develop antibiotic, electrospun biomaterial for non-surgical treatment of severe gum infection; fibers are comprised of polylactic acid, nano-hydroxyapatite loaded with doxycycline: University of Agricultural Science and Veterinary Medicine
Nanotech Daily (10/03)
Two new Horizon Europe projects STAR4BBS and BIORECER focus on development of innovative certification schemes, labels for bio-based feedstock; aim is to address urgent need for harmonization of schemes, increase transparency of global and EU trade flows
nova-Institut GmbH (09/30)
Fraunhofer UMSICHT presents biobased and circular plastics at K 2-22 trade fair; innovations include chemical intermediates based on inedible coffee oil extracted from coffee grounds
Fraunhofer Society (09/28)
Pregis licenses biobased foam technology developed at Washington State University; the plant-based material has insulation capability that surpasses petroleum-based foams, is lightweight, can support up to 200 times its weight without changing shape
U.S. Fed News (09/28)
Study finds cellulose carbamate fiber production from used cotton textiles can be as sustainable as producing viscose fibers; cellulose carbamate production consumes less than 2%-25% of the water used in cotton, viscose production: Aalto University, VTT
Journal of Cleaner Production (09/27)
Study finds Hermetia illucens pupal exoskeletons provide 'best' biomass for extracting chitin, chitosan compared to other insect waste; adult-derived chitin is best suited for producing fibrous materials, polymers for industrial, biomedical applications
Nature Scientific Reports (09/27)
Scientists develop recyclable, moisture-resistant bioplastic made from starch; film is obtained through solvent-free hot-pressing method, is insoluble even after boiling in water, retains original mechanical properties after three hot processing cycles
ACS Publications (09/27)
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Sourcing & Ingredients
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Biodegradable/Compostable Materials
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Suominen publishes video for carbon-neutral Biolace Zero; line is made of Veocel Lyocell fibers, is biodegradable, compostable, plastic-free, offers 'excellent' wet, dry strength for baby, personal care, household wipes, is OEKO-TEX, FSC, PEFC certified
Suominen Corp. (10/03)
CFI reviews sustainable synthetic fibers featured at Techtextil; fibers include FilamentFactory’s degradable PET, Nexis Fibers' PA610 made from castor oil, Kaneka’s biodegradable PHBH fibers made from cooking oil, Antex's PEF for landfill degradation
Industry Intelligence Inc. (09/30)
HKRITA's sustainable textile recycling 'Green Machine' wins ITMF Sustainability and Innovation Award; machine solves challenges recycling blended textiles, and separates cotton/polyester blends at scale using only heat, water, biodegradable green chemical
HKRITA (09/30)
Victorian, Australian governments to invest AU$14.3M in new organic recycling facilities in Victoria; joint funding to support seven projects diverting up to 15,000 tonnes of food, garden waste from landfill, improve recycled organic products' quality
AAP Australian General News (09/29)
Suominen spotlights Biolace Cashmere, spunlace nonwovens for make-up removal, facial cleaning which are biodegradable, compostable, plastic-free; company says Biolace Cashmere provides 'exceptional softness,' is made with hypoallergenic natural fibers
Suominen Corp. (09/29)
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Sustainable/Responsible Sourcing
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Birla Cellulose supplies eucalyptus-based viscose for Gerber's new Childrenswear line offered at Walmart, Amazon; Our Softest Edit line uses Livaeco fibers which are 100% sourced with ethical forestry practices, are 'fully traceable,' made via closed loop
PR Newswire (09/30)
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Recyclable/Recycled Materials
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Italy-based nonwovens machinery company Cormatex signs MOU with Kazakhstan-based textiles producer KazFeltec to launch Aktobe project for making recycled wool-based nonwovens on US$10.0M investment; nearly 70% of wool is currently recycled in Kazakhstan
Trend News Agency (Azerbaijan) (10/03)
Fashion for Good, Circle Economy release Sorting for Circularity Europe project report; report says 74%--or 494,000 tonnes--of low-value, post-consumer textiles is available for fiber recycling in six EU countries, with potential to generate €74.0M/year
Fashion for Good (09/30)
Pratt Recycling and kitchen remodeling firm Kitchen Magic partner for zero-waste-to-landfill initiative; partners collect recyclable containerboard, packing materials from remodeler's kitchen projects to recycle into new containerboard, packaging supplies
PR Newswire (09/28)
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Biobased Chemicals & Materials
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Avient to showcase sustainable thermoplastic elastomers, including biobased materials for automotive applications at SPE TPO Global Automotive Engineered Polyolefins Conference in Troy, Michigan, Oct. 2-5
Avient Corp. (09/29)
LYCRA and Cargill, HELM JV Qore to commercially produce bio-derived spandex with QIRA at Tuas, Singapore, facility starting in 2024; partnership to result in 70% Lycra fiber content coming from renewable corn feedstock, reduce CO2 footprint by 44%
Business Wire (09/29)
BASF introduces CircleStar dehydration catalyst to process renewable feedstocks in ethanol-to-ethylene conversion; process utilizes lower operating temperature than conventional processes, decreasing carbon footprint
German Equity Markets (Web Disclosure) via PUBT (09/29)
Evonik announces collaboration with Austria-based Pörner Group and Thailand-based Phichit Bio Power to supply sustainable silica to tire manufacturers; Evonik's ULTRASIL silica is made using sodium silicate derived from rice husk ash
Evonik Industries AG (09/28)
NatureWorks invests in Pelletron PLA pellet handling systems at new biopolymer plant in Thailand; NatureWorks will utilize DeDuster equipment in critical points of processing to keep plastic pellets clean and reduce fine dust content
PR Newswire (09/27)
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Sustainability Goals & Targets
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Environmental/Ecological/Carbon Footprint
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Stora Enso partners with Finland's EcoTelligent to establish mass timber as material of choice for telecom towers, reducing dependency on steel, concrete; 5G and beyond towers will be built using LVL, a renewable material with minimal carbon footprint
Stora Enso Oyj (09/29)
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Patents
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India publishes Lenzing's patent filing for nonwoven material, its use, wiping cloth, drying cloth, face mask containing it; material is made from regenerated cellulose: Patent Application No. 202117001911A
Indian Patents News (10/03)
USPTO publishes individual inventors' patent for sustainable sealed package for pharmaceuticals, electronics, health, beauty products; tamper-resistant package includes biofoam molded tray, paperboard structure, EVA heat-sealing layer: USPTO 20220288903
Ecology Daily News (09/30)
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Bioeconomy Roundup
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Lenzing's Tencel supplies carbon-neutral Lyocell fibers for new Seoni carpet, rug collection by Jacaranda, a UK-based floor covering company; unlike wool, Lyocell fibers allow heat to pass through, making them ideal for underfloor heating
Tencel (09/30)
Suominen expands Genesis wetlaid nonwovens portfolio with thicker Genesis Pro 70GSM for heavier cleaning, Genesis 35GSM for delicate, household cleaning needs; Genesis Pro line comprises wood pulp, synthetic composites for durability, strong absorbency
Suominen Corp. (09/29)
Czech scientists develop biodegradable, electrospun polycaprolactone nonwoven loaded with antibiotic for wound care, burn injuries; nonwoven uses lipophonoxins which do not facilitate resistance, degrades faster in presence of greater bacterial loads
Eureka Alert (09/27)
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