In Germany, biodiesel could become significantly more important in inland navigation in the future. According to a list compiled by the Association Quality Management Biodiesel (AGQM), many marine engines are already approved for operation with pure biodiesel (B100) or higher biodiesel blends such as B20 and B30. The list was published jointly with several German […]
In Germany, an EU-funded biobased aniline project spearheaded by Covestro has kicked off. Dubbed Bio4PURConti for Bio-Based Continuous Production for Sustainable Polyurethane Industry, the 10-partner, 7-country project is targeting semi-industrial scale production of a low-carbon drop-in replacement for conventional aniline Aniline is a key raw material for the plastics and chemical industry, notably for methylene […]
In Germany, INERATEC has reached a key regulatory milestone: its PtL plant ERA ONE has received the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) EU certification under the Renewable Energy Directive (EU) 2018/2001 (RED III). This makes ERA ONE the first Power-to-Liquid plant in the world whose synthetic fuels are fully recognized as RFNBO. With ISCC […]
In Germany, luxury carmaker Audi is using Mitsubishi Chemical’s biobased Durabio material to door switch inserts in the recently launched Audi Q3. The new application highlights mouldability and design flexibility of Durabio, which is produced from isosorbide. “We’re proud to partner with Audi on this project and showcase how Durabio aligns with their values of quality, […]
In Germany, design students believe the ubiquitous cardboard sleeves protecting hands from the head of to-go coffees could be replaced by coffee bean waste. Dubbed GoBean, the 100% compostable product was the brainchild of Aranza V. Sanchez and Song Yeon Lee, two design students from Hochschule für Gestaltung Offenbach, and consists of coffee grounds mixed with […]
In Germany, RIKEN researchers have found out how light energy harvested by pigments besides chlorophyll is transferred to the molecular site where photosynthesis occurs in cyanobacteria. Green is the color that most people associate with plants, microalgae life and natural environments. That’s because most plants and microalgae use the green pigment chlorophyll to absorb sunlight. […]
In Germany, MB Energy and Lechner Racing announced the extension of their long-term partnership for another three years, covering the Porsche Supercup seasons from 2026 to 2028. Under the renewed agreement, MB Energy will continue to provide Renewable Diesel (HVO 100) to power Lechner Racing’s transport fleet. This is complemented by the use of Voluntary […]
In Germany, cultivated meat startup MyriaMeat has produced functional roe deer muscle cells, extending its pluripotent stem cell platform beyond pork. Founded in 2022 as a University of Göttingen spin-off, the company told vegconomist the milestone shows that its platform technology can be extended to other animal species. The company targeted roe deer because it […]
In Germany, microorganisms and microalgae can be used to recover valuable metals from electronic waste – in an environmentally friendly, selective manner with potential for industrial application. Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Interfacial Engineering and Biotechnology IGB demonstrated this in a study. At the heart of the process is a technique known as bioleaching: […]
In Germany, Scan Global Logistics (SGL) and Hapag-Lloyd are strengthening their partnership to further reduce emissions in ocean freight. By expanding their collaboration and leveraging Hapag-Lloyd’s Ship Green solution and integrating it into the existing product portfolio of emission-reducing solutions that SGL offers, which enables the global freight forwarder’s customers to take immediate and measurable […]
