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Beiersdorf bringt weltweit erstes Kosmetikprodukt mit recyceltem CO2 auf den Markt

Kohlendioxid und Hautpflege: Dies sind zwei Welten, die auf den ersten Blick unterschiedlicher kaum sein könnten. Mit dem innovativen Produkt NIVEA MEN „Feuchtigkeitspflege Climate Care“, das ab sofort im Handel erhältlich ist, beweist Beiersdorf einmal mehr, dass es möglich ist, sowohl der Haut von Konsument*innen als auch der Umwelt etwas Gutes zu tun. Als erster

How can the plastics industry harness carbon capture with polymers made from emissions?

Dr Hydra Rodrigues, technology analyst at IDTechEx, analyses the opportunities and challenges involved with using captured CO2 emissions as feedstock in the production of polymers, which the organisation suggests could facilitate a circular carbon economy. One of the major environmental issues facing the planet today is the rising levels of plastic consumption and waste. According to

MGC and Tokuyama Corporation Begin Joint Study on Social Deployment of Circular Carbon Methanol Utilizing CO2, First of its Kind in Japan

Tokuyama Corporation (Tokuyama; Registered Headquarters: Shunan City, Yamaguchi Prefecture; President: Hiroshi Yokota) and Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc. (MGC; Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Masashi Fujii) have signed an MOU to conduct a feasibility study into the manufacture and sale of methanol made from carbon dioxide (“CO2“) emitted and hydrogen (“H2“) generated at Tokuyama’s Tokuyama Factory,

How do we take the methane out of natural gas?

Natural gas is responsible for about 25% of the global energy supply. It has tremendous calorific value and a growing reputation as an alternative fuel with a lower global warming potential than coal and oil. Yet natural gas is not just hydrocarbon in nature, it is mixed with significant quantities of nitrogen (N2) and carbon

ReFuel EU – the feedstock challenge

However, the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 55% until 2030 can only be realistically achieved if drastic emission reductions are reached in the coming years, especially in the “problem area” of the transport sector. Since the Paris Climate Agreement, Europe has not managed to reduce GHG emissions in this field. It remains therefore

Twelve and Alaska Airlines to collaborate with Microsoft to advance sustainable aviation fuel derived from recaptured CO2 and renewable energy

Carbon transformation company Twelve, Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK), and Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq: MSFT) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on advancing the market for sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) to include fuels derived from recaptured CO2 and renewable energy, and working toward the first commercial demonstration flight in the United States powered by Twelve’s E-Jet®. Through the first-of-its-kind agreement,

Jim Hurt commentary: Can Gov. Scott and VT Climate Council go around the court’s crazy EPA ruling?

First, here is good news that will help mitigate the Supreme Court’s backward ruling on climate and power plants. Recent advances in chemistry, agriculture and renewable energy technology now make it profitable to renovate and transform all central power plants into negative-emission power and storage stations. Instead of closing down coal, gas or wood plants

Innovation Fund: EU invests €1.8 billion in clean tech projects*

Today, the EU is investing over €1.8 billion in 17 large-scale innovative clean-tech projects with a third round of awards under the Innovation Fund. Grants will be disbursed from the Innovation Fund to help bring breakthrough technologies to the market in energy-intensive industries, hydrogen, renewable energy, carbon capture and storage infrastructure, and manufacturing of key

What will the future of plastics be about?

Over the years, the petrochemical industry has become one of the most significant global industries. Oil states control the liquid fuel markets and energy production through their natural gas reserves. A well-oiled petrochemical industry engine has been created in which good use is made of all refinery derivatives. A small share of the crude oil

Solar-powered chemistry uses carbon dioxide and water to make feedstock for fuels, chemicals

Solar-powered synthesis gas could recycle carbon dioxide into fuels and useful chemicals, an international team of researchers has shown. “If we can generate syngas from carbon dioxide utilizing only solar energy, we can use this as a precursor for methanol and other chemicals and fuels. This will significantly reduce overall CO2 emissions,” said Zetian Mi, professor

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