In Germany, by working to develop renewable Hexahydrophthalic Anhydride (HHPA), Beckers and Anodyne Chemistries aim to lay the foundation for advanced coating solutions with an essential low-carbon feedstock. HHPA is an essential component in high-performance coating formulations. However, its carbon intensity is a significant contributor to the carbon footprint of Beckers’ high-performance coatings and it […]
In Germany, luxury car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz has partnered with New Jersey biodesign firm Moden Meadow to develop a next-generation leather alternative for its CONCEPT AMG GT XX electric concept car. The material in question, called INNOVERA™, is made from a blend of plant-based proteins, biopolymers, and chemically recycled AMG GT3 racing tires. It achieves over […]
In Germany, at the inauguration of the biomethane plant in San Nazzaro Sesia, KOSTER took a decisive step towards a completely sustainable energy supply chain. During the event, six new methane-powered vehicles were presented – four LNG and two CNG – dedicated to environmental logistics and integrated into the fleet of LOGTER, a company of […]
In Germany, a new BirdLife Europe report released reveals that the increasing reliance on biomass for heating and cooling in Europe is harming the climate more than helping it. The report highlights how bioenergy, particularly wood combustion, is far from carbon-neutral and poses serious environmental, economic, and health risks. Biomass – organic material like wood, […]
In Germany, researchers at Hof University of Applied Sciences are working with the RuhBio research project to create biobased nonwoven materials for noise protection in rail transport. “Up to now, soundproofing components in rail transport have mostly been made of conventional foams or polyester fleeces. While functionally proven, these materials are neither biobased nor biodegradable,” […]
In Germany, Lufthansa Group is introducing an Environmental Cost Surcharge. The surcharge is intended to cover part of the steadily rising additional costs due to regulatory environmental requirements. These include the statutory blending quota of initially two percent for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for departures from European Union (EU) countries from January 1, 2025, adjustments […]
In Germany, outdoor brand VAUDE has partnered with BASF to unveil the TRAILCONTROL ZERO 20+, the first bike backpack made using Ultramid® ZeroPCF, a polyamide 6 with biobased, mass-balanced material. The biobased content comes from used cooking oil. The carbon footprint of the material is further reduced by BASF’s use of the Hollandse Kust Zuid […]
In Germany, after the ADAC has withdrawn from the THG quota trading year 2024 at the end of the quota year, another company is leaving this trading business with the opening of the insolvency proceedings of EMOVY GmbH. The Union for the Promotion of Oil and Protein Plants e. V. (UFOP) assesses this and earlier […]
In Germany, GreenSinnergy GmbH and Axens have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore the development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) projects in Argentina and across Latin America. This strategic collaboration aims to leverage Axens’s advanced technologies and GreenSinnergy’s project leadership to address the growing demand for sustainable energy solutions in the aviation sector, […]
In Germany, the carbon cycle can be closed with the help of electrochemical CO2 reduction: Unavoidable emissions from concrete production or waste incineration become CO – and thus the starting point for chemicals or fuels. However, there is a hurdle lurking in the industrial application of this technology: It is not (yet) compatible with the […]
