🌲A big step towards more circularity in the forest industry: We are thrilled to announce that we are partnering with Swedish forest industry group Södra to launch the world’s largest commercial kraft lignin plant in Sweden! 👉 Lignin is a by-product of pulp production, which is typically used for energy generation. However, it can also replace fossil-based materials in the chemical industry and serve as a foundation for new biofuels. 🚀 Innovative Technology: ANDRITZ will implement the LignaRec™ lignin recovery process and the SulfoLoop™ sulfuric acid plant to integrate lignin recovery into the mill operations seamlessly. 🌍 Environmental and economic Impact: The solution will not only enhance the mill’s environmental performance and support Södra’s sustainability goals but enable Södra to enhance profitability by turning lignin into a valuable resource. Karin Dernegård, Mill Manager at Södra Cell Mönsterås: “This investment means a lot for Södra and for our kraft pulp mill in Mönsterås. We will make more out of every tree and strengthen our profitability. This is a big investment for Södra and the green transition." We are proud to partner with Södra in this groundbreaking initiative that underscores our commitment to sustainable and innovative technologies and engineering economically viable solutions. Together, we are making strides towards a greener future! 🌍💚 Read more: https://lnkd.in/et3jWk69 #ANDRITZ #ligninproduction #CircleToZero #Forthechange
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Replacing carbon black in tires with a wood-based raw material? Our new concept tire Nokian Tyres Green Step Ligna is the first tire ever made with UPM BioMotion™ RFF, a fully renewable wood-based lignin raw material. In the Green Step Ligna all fossil carbon black in the tire’s sidewalls is replaced by the new renewable raw material, that has potential to replace a significant part of the carbon black currently used in tire production thus lowering carbon emissions in tire manufacturing. To create the Nokian Tyres Green Step Ligna and to further increase sustainability in the tire industry, we have partnered with another Finnish sustainability forerunner UPM - The Biofore Company. “We are constantly working on innovations that advance us towards our target of increasing the share of recycled or renewable raw materials in tires to 50 percent by 2030. With the concept tire we demonstrate the usability of the groundbreaking new raw material in tires. Our concept tire marks a leap towards the use of renewable materials not only for us, but the whole tire industry,” says Teemu Soini, VP, Innovations & Development at Nokian Tyres. Read more about the innovation and Nokian Tyres Green Step Ligna concept tire here: https://lnkd.in/dfuQx7YA The first Nokian Tyres concept tire containing UPM BioMotion™ RFF will be exhibited at the German rubber industry conference DKT 2024 in Nürnberg, Germany, from July 1 – 4 at the UPM booth 527 in Hall 9. UPM Biochemicals #tires #tyres #sustainability #renewable #rawmaterials
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Sateri held the ground-breaking ceremony for Sateri (Changzhou)’s Lyocell Phase II Project, marking the commencement of construction for the world's largest single-line Lyocell mill. Sateri Rizhao, Liyang, and Nantong collectively produce 235,000 tons of Lyocell, and the group plans to grow its lyocell capacity to 500,000 tons annually by 2025. Lyocell fibre is reshaping the industry with its eco-friendly approach. Sateri's lyocell stands out for its closed-loop system, avoiding harsh chemicals, and reclaiming 99.7% of solvents. As China's first OEKO-TEX® STeP-certified lyocell producer, Sateri ensures top-tier environmental and social responsibility. TÜV SÜD Austria has also certified that lyocell biodegrades in 28 days, embracing circularity in seawater, soil, freshwater, and compost. Lyocell plays a pivotal role in Sateri's Vision 2030, focusing on net-zero emissions, closed-loop production, and becoming a 'net-positive' man-made cellulosic fibre producer. Lyocell, with its comfort, strength, and eco-friendly production, spearheads the journey to a sustainable future. Read more about Sateri’s Lyocell at https://lnkd.in/gG2e5S2t #Sustainability #Lyocell #Sustainablefashion #MMCF #GreenFuture
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Mechanically recycled plastic – Multiple mixed plastic polymers depolymerized by single catalyst in new scientific development 04-11-2023
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A team of researchers from ERI@N have developed new methods to create a type of "cool paint" by using recycled plastics. Led by ERI@N Cluster Directors Assoc Prof Man Pun Wan and Asst Prof Bing Feng Ng, this novel method not only helps with managing our plastic waste, but it also improves energy efficiency as trials conducted with the applied paint on buildings have helped to reduce surface heat absorption. Following an earlier successful experiment that showed the painted environment was up to 2 deg C cooler during the hottest times of the day at a western JTC Corporation industrial area, the next trial is set for the third quarter of 2024 for two other JTC buildings in Bukit Batok and Sin Ming. #ERIANResearch #ERIANInnovation #Buildings #CoolBuildings #CoolPaint #Sustainability Read more here: https://ntu.sg/CoolPaint
Cool paint made sustainable using recycled plastics
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Thanks to #WoodMackenzie for the invitation to the roundtable session around strategic questions for the European polyamide industry. Together with my highly regarded panel colleagues Marco Agosti, Quentin DE-CARVALHO, Ján Kučeravy and Rob Gilfillan we discussed 2 critical topics for our future : 1. how can we obtain competitive access to #feedstock and #energy 2. the crucial role #sustainability will play in defining the future of our industry. The recently launched #AntwerpDeclaration (https://lnkd.in/eZjpQWUM) is the first step in the right direction to preserve the competitiveness of the European #Chemical, hence also #Polyamide industry. One important element is creating a level playing field for domestic producers vs imported materials when it comes to #regulations to do business, while making sure we regain competitive access to #energy. Europe can’t be the scapegoat as the result of geopolitical turbulences. We need a #united vision and one #voice to speak up. Every European chemical company along the value chain is cordially invited to sign the Antwerp declaration and support our ambitions. The more we are, the more our voice will be heard. When it comes to #sustainability our industry is still lagging other polymer industries and we need to step up to keep #Polyamide the material of choice for the various value chains. We have a unique product, but also the responsibility to make sure it will comply with future sustainability requests. How to create a true #circulareconomy will be a key question to answer. Access to #waste, facilitation of #sorting and the most efficient #recycling #technology are key parameters. While tackling plastic waste to keep it out of our environment we also have to keep an eye on the #CO2 footprint of our industry. These are partly conflicting targets and lot of work lays in front of us. Let’s be curious, open minded and brave on our path to sustainability, but also apply the right speed of #transformation to respect economical boundaries we all certainly face these days.
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Today, we are launching the PESCO-UP project, focusing on transforming mixed polyester/cotton waste into high-quality and clean materials for the next use cycle, aligning with the EU's 2025 textile waste mandatory collection ♻ PESCO-UP will address industry challenges by, among others, creating a digital marketplace for information exchange and establishing recycling standards. The project spans 48 months, aiming to enhance the textile recycling value chain and reduce reliance on virgin materials. Coordinated by VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, one of the leading research organisations in Europe, the consortium includes 19 partners from 11 European countries: CuRe Technology - Polyester Rejuvenation, Centexbel, CEPS (Centre for European Policy Studies)'s CEPS Energy, Resources and Climate Change, CIVITTA, IOS, ILtd, INEOS, Mitwill Textiles Europe, Nordic Bioproducts Group Ltd, Rester Oy, Reverse Resources, Rīgas Tehniskā universitāte (Riga Technical University)'s Institute of Energy Systems and Environment of Riga Technical University, Saxon Textile Research Institute, TEXroad, Textile4Ever, Textile ETP, Valmet, Vegea, and VITO. Discover more about PESCO-UP ⬇ https://lnkd.in/gv_c8feJ
New textile recycling and upcycling innovation project PESCO-UP launched today — PESCO-UP
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Our portfolio company tozero announced today the signing of a partnership with Huayou Cobalt for the recycling of battery waste in Europe. The partnership will have a significant impact on the region's battery industry, addressing the challenges posed by the growing electrification of the European eMobility landscape and the accompanying surge in battery waste. Under the terms of the partnership agreement, Huayou Recycling will supply tozero with battery waste from end-of-life EV batteries and battery production scrap. tozero's state-of-the-art recycling plant in Munich, operational since April 2023, will utilize this input to recover all critical raw materials necessary for the production of new batteries. The two companies will also jointly explore the potential of leveraging their respective recycling technologies to serve their customer base with a closed-loop battery material solution to significantly reduce the environmental footprint of new batteries. Read the full press release: https://lnkd.in/g57z_XAn #EV #batteryrecycling #recycling #lithiumionbatteries #climatetech #environment #startupnews #munich
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