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Michelmersh, Elite Plastics and Braskem I’m green bio-based partner to reduce Carbon Footprint in the construction industry

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Michelmersh, UK’s premium producer of clay bricks, is an industry leader in sustainability and innovation, renowned for quality clay products and bespoke services is proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership with Braskem I’m greenTM bio-based, a global pioneer in sustainable bio-based renewable materials. This collaboration was enabled by Elite Plastics, the UK’s leading manufacturer of polythylene films, bags & covers. This partnership marks a significant step towards reducing the carbon footprint in the construction industry both in the UK and across other countries where Michelmersh operates in Europe.

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An exclusive interview with Jukka Kantola, founder and CEO of World Bioeconomy Forum

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Jukka Kantola is the founder and CEO of World Bioeconomy Forum and also the Chair of the World Bioeconomy Association. He talks with Il Bioeconomista before the next G20 which will be held in Brazil, where the circular bioeconomy will be one of the main topics. “This G20 Summit – he says – marks a pivotal moment”

Interview by Mario Bonaccorso

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LanzaTech Awarded Contract by Jakson Green for Next Generation Carbon Recycling Facility

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Jennifer Holmgren at IFIB 2018 in Turin, Italy

LanzaTech, the Illonois-headquartered carbon recycling company, has been awarded a contract by Jackson Green, a new energy transition platform, to provide their 4G ethanol technology to India’s largest power generation utility company NTPC Limited. NTPC’s facility in Central India will use LanzaTech’s technology platform and second generation bioreactor to convert CO2 emissions and green H2 into ethanol.

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In Italy Poste Italiane fleet will run on Enilive biofuels

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Poste Italiane’s ground and air fleet will run on biofuels supplied by Enilive, Eni’s company dedicated to mobility services and products. This will accelerate Poste Italiane’s progress towards achieving its energy transition and carbon neutrality goals set for 2030.

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Neste and Mitsubishi Corporation agree on strategic partnership to develop supply chains for renewable chemicals and plastics

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Photo: Signing ceremony between Neste and Mitsubishi Corporation with Carrie Song, Senior Vice President, Commercial at Neste Renewable Products and Yoshiyuki Watanabe, Division COO, Business Development Div. at Mitsubishi Corporation. Source: Mitsubishi Corporation

Neste and Mitsubishi Corporation established a strategic partnership focusing on developing value chains for renewable chemicals and plastics for and with Japanese brands. The partners are targeting brands in industries such as food and beverage, apparel, and consumer electronics. Through the partnership, Neste and MC aim to accelerate their efforts to build defossilized supply chains for brand owners in Japan.

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A double exclusive interview with Max Schuchardt and Elisabeth Saken-Braunstein. Stuttgart is the first city in Europe to launch its own bioeconomy strategy

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Stuttgart, Germany, is the first city in Europe to launch its own bioeconomy strategy. Il Bioeconomista has interviewed Dr. Max Schuchardt, who developed the bioeconomy strategy of the City of Stuttgart, and Dr. Elisabeth Saken-Braunstein, who is leading the bioeconomy team at the Ministry of Environement, Climate and Energy and the strategic development of the urban and industrial bioeconomy strategy section in the Amendment of the bioeconomy strategy of Baden-Württemberg.

Interview by Mario Bonaccorso

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IFIB goes to Bologna. The International Forum on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioeconomy will take place on October 3-4

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Bologna, Italy, will be the capital of circular bioeconomy from 3 to 4 October. The International Forum on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioeconomy (IFIB) will be held in this beautiful city this year at the Golinelli Foudnation. 

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Stora Enso signs EUR 435 million funding agreement with European Investment Bank

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Stora Enso paper mill in Hyltebruk (Sweden)

Stora Enso signed a new EUR 435 million bilateral loan with the European Investment Bank (EIB) to support the its growth in renewable, fiber-based consumer packaging board.

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The EFI’s International Partnerships Facility launches the Forest Governance Index website

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The European Forest Institute’s International Partnerships Facility has launched the Forest Governance Index (FGI) website, a platform designed to deepen understanding of forest governance and facilitate collaboration among stakeholders committed to sustainable forest management.

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Avantium partners with leading textile innovators to create PEF fabrics for Auping mattresses

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Avantium N.V., a leading company in renewable and circular polymer materials, started a strategic collaboration with leading textile innovators Auping, Monosuisse and Antex. This partnership – the Dutch company states – aims to  develop PEF-based yarns, to be used in mattresses for Auping. “This collaboration demonstrates the broad potential of fibers and yarns made from Avantium’s PEF across different application areas, supporting the introduction of PEF to the everyday life of consumers.”

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