In Germany, turning green waste, hay and algae into fully biodegradable plastics for use in medical products, car components, insulation and packaging is the goal of a new Junior Research Group at the University of Oldenburg. The team will combine eco-friendly and application-oriented approaches to develop a cost-effective, energy-efficient technology for making innovative plastics based […]
In Germany, the University of Münster, the University of Applied Forest Sciences Rottenburg and the nova-Institute have launched the project PerPlacsBio – Prospects for bio-based and biodegradable plastics in agriculture and forestry. The project is funded by the Agency for Renewable Resources (FNR) under the programme “Sustainable Renewable Resources”. The nova-Institute will expand the existing […]
In Germany, Uniper Global Commodities and AM Green Ammonia India Private Limited announced the signing of a long-term binding offtake agreement for renewable ammonia certified as a Renewable Fuel of Non-Biological Origin (RFNBO). Under the agreement, Uniper will offtake up to 500,000 tons per year from AM Green’s green ammonia projects. First shipment is expected […]
In Germany, BASF and Essity joined forces together with the Technical University of Wien to revolutionize recycling of absorbent hygiene products (AHP). The groundbreaking gasification pilot project proves that used diapers and other absorbent hygiene products can be transformed into valuable raw materials for new chemical products – no complex pre-treatment required. The resulting gas […]
In Germany, Beiersdorf has launched a line extension for its best-selling Nivea Crème that is 99% natural-origin ingredients—a feat that took six years of research, over 2,000 formulations, and 10,000 consumer tests to complete. Dubbed NIVEA Crème Natural Touch, the new skin care cream meets consumer demand for more sustainable skin care as well as […]
In Germany, according to the Federal Climate Change Act, Germany is supposed to achieve greenhouse gas neutrality by 2045. To do this, it is not sufficient to massively reduce emissions: A significant portion of CO₂ needs to be removed from the atmosphere as well. Over 100 scientists in the large-scale interdisciplinary program CDRterra, working in […]
In Germany, Evonik has won two legal disputes, unquestionably securing EU and US patent rights for the company’s pioneering 3-stage biogas upgrading process with SEPURAN® Green membranes. In two judicially separate, final decisions, the European Patent Office (EPO) upheld Evonik’s EP3240620 B1 patent and the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) upheld Evonik’s US 10,471,380 […]
In Germany, Platts reports RWE is aiming for commercial production at Europe’s largest green hydrogen plant in 2026 with commissioning already underway. The first phase of the 300MW GET H2 Nukleus project will be 100MW at the Lingen, Germany facility that will supply hydrogen to TotalEnergies’ Leuna refinery. The first phase is already nearly double […]
In Germany, sustainability requirements have become a decisive factor in shaping global trade, influencing competitiveness, transparency and responsible economic growth. While companies and policymakers increasingly rely on sustainability certification schemes and labels (CSLs) to demonstrate responsible sourcing, their actual effects on market access are complex. The STAR4BBS White Paper sheds new light on these dynamics, […]
In Germany, DHL Global Forwarding and Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP) have signed a new framework agreement, further deepening their joint commitment to decarbonizing the air freight industry. Building on their milestone partnership, established in 2022, this agreement introduces a clear focus on emission reduction claims, emphasizing the development of market-ready book-and-claim models to […]
