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SUMMARY:FREE nova Session: Latest nova Market and Trend Reports on Advanced Recycling\, Mass Balance and Attribution (MBA)\, Bio-based Polymers and Alternative Naphtha
DESCRIPTION:nova Session: Latest nova Market and Trend Reports on Alternative Naphtha\, Advanced Recycling\, Bio-based Polymers and Bioeconomy in China \nHosts: Michael Carus\, Lars Krause\, Pia Skoczinski\, Gillian Tweddle (all nova-institute) \n8 December from 14:00 to 15:30h CET (online) – free of charge \nIn this upcoming nova Session\, a free webinar\, the latest insights from four key reports that are shaping the future of renewable carbon economy\, will be presented. The focus will be on the defossilisation of the chemical industry and fossil-free plastics. \nIn this session\, nova’s best experts will explore ground-breaking developments in advanced plastic waste recycling\, mass balance and attribution (MBA)\, bio-based building blocks and polymers and alternative naphtha. Each report examines emerging trends\, global capacity and market dynamics that are driving the transition to a defossilised\, net-zero chemical industry. \nJoin us for an engaging discussion with the authors and industry experts for a comprehensive look at the challenges and opportunities in these rapidly evolving sectors. \nThese four reports will be presented\, offering in-depth analyses on alternative naphtha\, bio-based building blocks and polymers\, advanced recycling\, and mass balance and attribution (MBA): \nNEW: Mapping of Global Advanced Plastic Recycling Capacities \nThe development of advanced recycling technologies is very dynamic and at a fast pace\, with new players constantly appearing on the market\, from start-ups to chemistry giants and everything in between. New plants are being built\, and new capacities are being achieved. Due to these dynamic developments\, it is difficult to keep track of everything. The nova report “Mapping of global advanced plastic recycling capacities” aims to clear up this jungle of information. A comprehensive evaluation of the global input and output capacities was carried out for which 390 planned as well as installed and operating plants including their specific product yields were mapped to provide an overview about global advanced recycling capacities in the past\, present\, and future. \nNEW: Mainstreaming Mass Balance and Attribution (MBA) \nThe acceptance and accessibility of mass balanced attributed (MBA) chemicals\, building blocks and polymers is a major issue for the chemical and plastics sectors\, as well as for brand owners. MBA products could provide more options\, better availability and reduced costs for the defossilisation compared to dedicated bio-based solutions.\nHowever\, both the MBA concept and the political regulations are crucial for scaling up\, but difficult to understand. Furthermore\, discussions about potentially misleading communication on the concept are confusing stakeholders. In addition\, no production volumes are available. \nBio-based Building Blocks and Polymers – Global Capacities\, Production and Trends 2024–2029 \n2024 was a respectable year for bio-based polymers\, with an overall expected CAGR of 13 % to 2029. Overall\, bio-based biodegradable polymers have large installed capacities with an expected CAGR of 17 % to 2029\, but the current average capacity utilisation is moderate at 65 %. In contrast\, bio-based non-biodegradable polymers have a much higher utilisation rate of 90 %\, but will only grow by 10 % to 2029. \nEpoxy resin and PUR production is growing moderately at 9 and 8 %\, respectively\, while PP and cyclic APC capacities are increasing by 30 %. Despite a decline in production of biodegradables\, especially for PLA in Asia\, capacities have increased by 40 %. The same applies to PHA capacities. Commercial newcomers such as casein polymers and PEF recorded a rise in production capacity and are expected to continue to grow significantly until 2029. \nAlternative Naphtha – Technologies and Market\, Status and Outlook \nThis report examines how the chemical industry can move away from fossil-based naphtha. It looks at the pathways to naphtha from different renewable carbon sources – CO₂\, biomass and recycling – and how these alternatives can be integrated into existing refinery and steam cracker operations. The presentation will cover technologies\, market dynamics\, industry players and projected capacities that are essential to enable this transition to renewable carbon\, which is a critical step towards a defossilised chemical industry. \nEach report will be presented by the lead author for approximately 15 minutes\, with key findings\, followed by a discussion. \nJoin us for an engaging discussion with the authors and industry experts for a comprehensive look at the challenges and opportunities in these rapidly evolving sectors. \nProgram\n\n14:00–14:05 Michael Carus\, nova-Institute: Welcome\, introduction and moderation\n14:05-14:25 Lars Krause\, nova-Institute: Mapping of Global Advanced Plastic Recycling Capacities\, presentation and discussion\n14:25-14:45 Michael Carus\, nova-Institute: Mainstreaming Mass Balance and Attribution (MBA)\n14:45–15:05 Pia Skoczinski\, nova-Institute: Bio-based Building Blocks and Polymers – Global Capacities\, Production and Trends 2024–2029\, presentation and discussion\n15:05-15:25 Gillian Tweddle\, nova-Institute: Alternative Naphtha – Technologies and Market\, Status and Outlook\, presentation and discussion\n15:25–15:30 Michael Carus\, nova-Institute: Wrap-up and final discussion\n\n  \n  \nRegister here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wmDIB2vwSYKgLl14hgdIog
URL:https://events.renewable-carbon.eu/event/free-nova-session-latest-nova-market-and-trend-reports-on-advanced-recycling-mass-balance-and-attribution-mba-bio-based-polymers-and-alternative-naphtha/
CATEGORIES:Advanced Recycling,bio-based feedstock,Bio-based Materials,Biological Resources Certifications Schemes,Recycling,Renewable Carbon,Sustainability
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ORGANIZER;CN="nova-Institute":MAILTO:christopher.vomberg@nova-institut.de
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260212T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260212T144500
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SUMMARY:FREE nova Webinar – Deriving Business Risk from Sustainability Assessments
DESCRIPTION:🌍 FREE nova Webinar | Deriving Business Risk from Sustainability Assessments \nHosts: Matthias Stratmann\, Ángel Puente\, Nadja Wulff (all nova-Institute) \nSustainability assessments generate more data than ever — but are they really supporting business decisions? \n📅 Thursday 12 February 2026\n⏰ 14:00 – 14:45 CET\n💡 Free of charge \n👉 Risk emerges when sustainability limits are exceeded\, uncertain\, or contested.\nAnd this risk doesn’t stay environmental — it quickly turns into: \n\nCompliance risk\nSupply chain disruption\nLoss of market access\nFinancial and stranded asset risk\n\nIn this webinar\, we go beyond classical LCA impact scores and explore how sustainability results can be translated into decision-relevant business risks\, across environmental\, social\, and governance dimensions. \nJoin us to learn how companies can move from impact reporting to risk-informed sustainability decision-making— and why this shift is becoming essential in a world of planetary boundaries\, tightening regulation\, and growing scrutiny. \n📍 Online registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fNLgLGrlT8uSkrOuVknR1g \n  \n 
URL:https://events.renewable-carbon.eu/event/free-nova-webinar-deriving-business-risk-from-sustainability-assessments/
CATEGORIES:LCA,Sustainability
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ORGANIZER;CN="nova-Institute":MAILTO:christopher.vomberg@nova-institut.de
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260324T130000
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SUMMARY:WaterProof Webinar: Industrial-Urban Symbiosis – Industrial-Urban Symbiosis: Business\, Funding\, and Practical Insights
DESCRIPTION:24 March 2026\, 13:00-14:30 CET\, online \n\nTurning Underutilised Resources into Economic & Environmental Value \nIndustrial-Urban Symbiosis (I-US) enables new business opportunities though the collaboration of diverse stakeholders across various sectors. Hereby\, this innovative approach facilitates the exchange of underutilised resources\, e.g. by-products\, residues\, energy\, water\, capacities\, and expertise\, keeping materials productive longer. By repurposing outputs as inputs\, I-US can minimise resource extraction\, cut costs\, and advance objectives of the EU Circular Economy Action Plan. \nKey criteria of this value creation are aligned stakeholder interest and the exchange of perspectives. Businesses benefit from reduced raw material costs\, supply chain resilience\, lower disposal expenses\, and new revenue opportunities. Meanwhile local authorities and regions can profit from healthier ecosystems\, economic vitality\, and new job opportunities. These complementary goals drive economic resilience and systemic change towards sustained resource loops\, higher recycling rates and enhanced regional sustainability. \nTo turn theory into practice\, the EU-funded WaterProof project hosts the webinar “Industrial-Urban Symbiosis: Business\, Funding\, and Practical Insights”. Join on 24 March 2026 from 13:00 to 14:30 CET for targeted strategies and practical insights that will equip industry professionals and practitioners with proven I-US skills. \nRegister here! \n\nThe webinar will feature presentations from leading experts:\n\nAlena Jahns/Mara Wagner (IZES): Introduction to the WaterProof project and Industrial Urban Symbiosis.\nJames Woodcock (International Synergies Limited & H4C ECoP): Business cases and funding for I-US\nHannes Utikal (Provadis School\, Process4Sustainability at Industrial Park Höchst\, Frankfurt): Practical example: Industrial Symbiosis collaboration at Höchst Industrial Park.\nEric Schuler (Avantium): Embedding CCU/the volta technology in the I-US context\n\nThe WaterProof Project and I-US Integration \nThe EU-funded research project WaterProof implements I-US by developing a cutting-edge CO2 conversion technology . Powered by renewable energy\, this unique electrochemical process converts CO₂ captured from wastewater treatment and waste incineration into formic acid. It hereby turns emissions into a sustainable carbon feedstock replacing fossil resources. The generated formic acid will be tested in applications like fish leather tanning and consumer cleaning products as well as the formulation of Formic-derived Acidic Deep Eutectic Solvents (ADES). The project’s synergies perfectly illustrate I-US potentials: Urban CO₂ emissions supply chemical industries. Peroxide by-products treat wastewater contaminated with pesticides\, antibiotics\, and pharmaceuticals. Formic-derived Acidic Deep Eutectic Solvents (ADES) extract precious metals from ash and sludge\, creating closed loop circular systems.\nFor more information on the WaterProof project\, visit https://waterproof-project.eu.\nWaterProof is Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or European Health and Digital Executive Agency. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.\n 
URL:https://events.renewable-carbon.eu/event/waterproof-webinar-industrial-urban-symbiosis-stakeholder-collaboration-across-key-sectors/
CATEGORIES:Biomass and CO₂,CCU,Circular Economy,CO₂ Management,CSRD Sustainability Reporting,EU Policy for Chemicals and Materials,Net Zero Economy,Sustainability,Sustainable Chemistry
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260428
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SUMMARY:CO2-based Fuels and Chemicals Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:The CO2-based Fuels and Chemicals Conference has successfully established itself as an international and unique meeting and networking ground for the entire Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) and Power-to-X industry and its customers. The upcoming 13th edition of the conference will take place on 28–29 April 2026\, Cologne\, Germany as a hybrid event. Organiser nova-Institute expects over 250 leading international experts in the field of CCU\, green hydrogen production and Power-to-X. Once more the event will showcase the latest innovations and most important developments in the fast-growing field of Carbon Capture and Utilisation with plenty of opportunities to network. \nFurther information at: https://co2-chemistry.eu
URL:https://events.renewable-carbon.eu/event/co2-based-fuels-and-chemicals-conference/
LOCATION:Maternushaus\, Kardinalfringsstraße 1-3\, Köln\, 50668\, Germany
CATEGORIES:CCU,nova-Conferences,Sustainability
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ORGANIZER;CN="nova-Institute":MAILTO:christopher.vomberg@nova-institut.de
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260512T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260512T143000
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SUMMARY:nova talk #2: Textile Recycling: quo vadis? Just a hype or the next big thing? (FREE webinar)
DESCRIPTION:nova talk #2: Textile Recycling: quo vadis? Just a hype or the next big thing? \n12 May 2026\, 13 – 14:30 CET \nThe second edition of the nova talks turns to one of the most pressing and controversial topics in the transition towards a circular textile economy: textile recycling. This interactive online session will explore whether current developments signal a genuine systemic shift – or whether the momentum risks fading before large-scale impact is achieved. \nFree registration at: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_sp3uSwv4RvCmqNkI1hvxeA \nDetailed background information you will find at: https://renewable-carbon.eu/news/nova-talk-2-textile-recycling-quo-vadis-just-a-hype-or-the-next-big-thing \n 
URL:https://events.renewable-carbon.eu/event/nova-talk-2-textile-recycling-quo-vadis-just-a-hype-or-the-next-big-thing-free/
CATEGORIES:Cellulose Fibres,Circular Economy,nova talks,Recycling,Sustainability
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ORGANIZER;CN="nova-Institute":MAILTO:christopher.vomberg@nova-institut.de
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