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Plastik im Fokus: Weltleitmesse zur Zukunft der Kreislaufwirtschaft

Bis 2050 soll die europäische Industrie klimaneutral werden. Wie dieses Ziel für die Kunststoffindustrie erreicht werden kann, war vom 08. – 15. Oktober auf der K 2025 in Düsseldorf zu sehen, der wichtigsten Kunststoffmesse der Welt. Unter dem Titel Plastics Shape the Future findet in Halle 6, Stand C40, eine Sonderschau statt, die von Plastics Europe Deutschland

FENC develops recycled PET-based materials for bio-driven footwear

Far Eastern New Century (FENC), a global leader in eco-friendly polyester materials, achieved a milestone by converting waste PET bottles into recycled thermoplastic polyester elastomer (rTPEE). This bio-inspired material offers high elasticity, cushioning, and rebound, suitable for footwear midsoles. The rTPEE reduces carbon emissions by 10–30% compared to virgin TPEE, supporting the footwear industry’s shift

Skytree Validates DAC System to Generate Pure, Beverage-Grade Liquid CO₂ On-Site

Skytree, a leader in Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology, now offers an integrated, end-to-end solution combining its innovative DAC technology with CO₂ liquefaction. After successfully testing its Skytree Stratus Alpha prototype at its Almere (NL) facility, the company produced transportable, ready-to-use liquid CO₂ that meets beverage-grade standards. The validation process shows the Stratus Alpha capturing

Special offer from The Renewable Carbon Initiative – profit from free membership in 2025

Beginning today, RCI is offering complimentary membership through the end of 2025 with enrolment for 2026. New members can immediately get into contact with the initiative’s brands, suppliers, companies and start-ups, have a say in RCI’s running projects, and could even vote for the upcoming projects in 2026 by participating in the yearly general assembly

Turning ocean carbon into biodegradable plastic

Researchers have invented a system that captures carbon dioxide from ocean water and converts it to succinic acid, a key monomer used to make the commonly used biodegradable plastic polybutylene succinate (Nat. Catal. 2025, DOI: 10.1038/s41929-025-01416-4). The first-of-its-kind system could also be tailored to make other chemicals, opening a route to sustainable drugs, fuels, and food products.

ECOFUNC pioneers eco-friendly, functional and circular building materials for sustainable construction and beyond

ECOFUNC is a novel European initiative focused on transforming the building and construction sector by developing circular building materials based on biodegradable polymers (PHA) for use in construction, automotive, and furniture industries. Funded by the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) under the European Union’s Horizon Europe Framework, ECOFUNC will run from 2025 to

Brineworks Raises €6.8M to Scale Breakthrough Direct Air Capture for e-Fuels, Aiming for Sub-€100/ton CO₂ Capture

Amsterdam-based climate tech startup Brineworks has secured €6.8 million in new funding to accelerate commercialization of its ultra-low-cost Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology. The round was led by SeaX Ventures, with participation from Pale Blue Dot, First Momentum, AiiM Partners, Energie360°, and Katapult. Brineworks has also been awarded a €1.8 million grant from the European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator, the EU’s

Towards a new future: The role of Power-to-X in ARRRA’s chemical transformation

High energy prices and stringent climate regulations are putting pressure on the chemical industry in the ARRRA region. This has already led to well-established companies closing down their operations. In contrast, a new TNO VoltaChem white paper explores a bold move forward: developing and implementing Power-to-X technology for a sustainable, CO2-based production of chemicals. This

A global first launches in Rakkestad

Today marks the official start of operations at Carbon Centric’s facility in Rakkestad, as the first batch of food-grade liquid CO₂ has been approved and delivered to the customer. This marks a major milestone for the emerging carbon capture industry in Norway: it is the country’s first operational carbon capture plant outside the Norwegian government’s

Prometheus Just Changed Energy and Fuels Forever

In 2018, I founded Prometheus Fuels to prove it was possible to turn renewable electricity and air into gasoline-, jet-, and diesel-range fuels that cost less than fossil fuels. These new “electro-fuels” would cost less because the energy in them would come from solar electricity, which was already cheaper than fossil energy at the time

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