In Germany, the Fraunhofer Institute for Environmental, Safety and Energy Technology UMSICHT, the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research IAP and the South Korean energy company SGC Energy are pooling their expertise to further develop processes for CO2 utilization and hydrogen production, as well as battery and fuel cell technologies. The partners have signed a […]
In Germany, researchers at the University of Ausburg have created realistic models for second-year medical students to practice their punch biopsy and wound closure techniques with the hopes of minimizing scarring with real patients. The models are 3D printed using filaments made of the common bioplastic polylactic acid. Alternatives such as silicone mats, foam blocks […]
In Germany, healthcare company Schülke has launched a biodegradable disposable wash mitt developed in collaboration with Nitto, Indorama Ventures and Polymateria. The wash mitt, now available in Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Spain, is primarily made from cellulose, with a nonwoven polypropylene layer accounting for about 24% of the material. The polypropylene incorporates Polymateria’s Biotransformation technology, […]
In Germany, German foreign trade in biodiesel is picking up some momentum in 2026. Both exports and imports are gaining momentum. The Netherlands remains the focal point with the ports of Rotterdam and Amsterdam. According to the Federal Statistical Office, a rising foreign trade in biodiesel is looming for the year 2026. In the first […]
In Germany, long before humans discovered biodegradable plastics, microorganisms had already invented their own. Many bacteria and archaea produce natural bioplastics called polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs), storing them inside their cells as reserves of carbon and energy. Until now, scientists thought that only microorganisms themselves could break down these substances. Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for […]
In Germany, Mahle’s range extender electric trucks combine the sustainability of electric drive systems with the flexibility and range of the internal combustion engine. They assist the cost-intensive road transport sector to lower total cost of ownership over the vehicle life cycle and facilitate climate-friendly investments. In addition, range extender BEVs contribute to achieving European […]
In Germany, Senken announced the largest biomass storage deal signed in Europe to date: a multi-year carbon removal offtake with Berlin-based Carbonsate covering 50,000 tons of permanent carbon removal between 2026 and 2028. Deliveries begin this year. The agreement is the second-largest buyer commitment in the biomass geological storage (burial) category worldwide, and the largest […]
In Germany, lab-grown cow and pork fat pioneer Cultimate Foods has shuttered operations, four months after filing for bankruptcy and expressing hopes of reopening under a leaner financial structure. “The company didn’t become what we hoped it would become. That hurts,” Cultimate co-founder and CTO Jordi Morales-Dalmau said in a LinkedIn post, as reported by […]
In Germany, Wacker has received approval from the European Commission to use its vegan amino acids L-cystine and L-cysteine as sensory additives in pet food for all animal species. The company’s FERMOPURE® VEGAN L-CYSTEINE and FERMOPURE® NATURAL L-CYSTINE are plant-based, fermentation-derived ingredients that can be used as flavor precursors and components in pet food. During […]
In Germany, the Federal Ministry of Transport (BMV) has published the first call for funding for the new “Guideline on grants for green inland waterway transport”. The federal government initially provides up to 70 million euros for the construction of green inland waterway corridors. Projects are funded that enable the use of emission-free or low-emission […]
