Renewable Carbon Initiative

Textile recycling breakthrough from RCI member Avantium! 🌿♻️ Avantium has developed an innovative solution for recycling polycotton waste, published in 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀. Their process efficiently separates polyester and cotton components, enabling true circular recycling. Read the full paper: https://lnkd.in/e-f6hsut Congratulations to Avantium and the team from the University of Amsterdam! #SustainableTextiles #CircularEconomy #RenewableCarbon

🚀 Upcoming Free RCI Webinar! 🌍 On 18 February, 14:00–15:00 CET, join us for an insightful session hosted by Michael Carus, where we’ll dive into key findings from three of our latest Scientific Background Reports—all under the theme: “𝗣𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁.” 🌱⚡ We'll cover: 1️⃣ The Future of a Net-Zero Chemical Industry in 2050 (Nov 2024) 2️⃣ Biomass Demand for Transport Fuels, Aviation, and Shipping up to 2050—Global & EU (Jan 2025) 3️⃣ Biomass Supply & Demand for the Chemical and Materials Industry (Joint study with BIC, Feb 2025) Download the reports for free: https://lnkd.in/ekjrSX8d Expect insights, data-driven takeaways, and thoughtful discussions on the path to a #fossilfree future. 📅 Save the date and don’t miss this chance to stay ahead in the #defossilisation landscape. Please register:  https://lnkd.in/edWPAQqd #RenewableCarbon #Sustainability #NetZero2050 #Biomass #ChemicalIndustry #TransportInnovation

🚨 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲-𝗦𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲! Our report "Is There Enough Biomass to Defossilise the Chemicals and Derived Materials Sector by 2050?" is now available for FREE download in our shop: 👉 https://lnkd.in/eSAS-ehx Don't miss today's webinar at 13:00 - 14:00 CET! We'll be breaking down the key findings into digestible insights, including: - Critical biomass availability projections - Learn about untapped potential of agricultural co-products & lignocellulosic feedstocks - Expert analysis of the data Download the report now and join us for the webinar! 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘄: https://lnkd.in/eyKsbbqA #SustainableChemicals #BiobasedEconomy #ClimateAction

🌿 Exciting news for the bioeconomy! Join BIC and RCI for an insightful webinar presenting a comprehensive report on biomass potential in the chemical industry. 🔬 This pioneering study, conducted by nova-Institute in collaboration with EuroCARE and the Thünen Institute of Forestry, explores sustainable carbon sourcing strategies for the future.  🌍🏭 Discover how biomass could meet 20% of the chemical sector's carbon demand by 2050 without compromising food, feed, or biofuel supplies. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲: - 31% increase in agricultural production by 2050 - 38% increase in forestry supply of industrial roundwood by 2050 - Untapped potential of agricultural by-products and lignocellulosic feedstocks 📅 Date: Monday, February 3, 2025 ⏰ Time: 13:00-14:00 CET 📍 Platform: Zoom 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘄:  https://lnkd.in/eyKsbbqA Don't miss this opportunity to engage with experts on the future of sustainable chemistry. #Bioeconomy #SustainableChemistry #RenewableCarbon #IndustryInnovation #ClimateAction

👋 Meet MANE, France – a member of the #RenewableCarbonInitiative since 2021 😊 This month, RCI interviewed Elodie Schaffner, Green Chemistry Projects Engineer at MANE (FR), who shared how the company integrates innovation and sustainability in the fragrance and flavour industry.🌸 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀: – 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘀: MANE combines natural extraction, chemical synthesis, and biotechnological biosynthesis to produce high-quality, sustainable flavours and fragrances. – 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Aiming for a 69% reduction in scope 1 & 2 emissions and 58% in scope 3 emissions by 2030, MANE emphasises supplier engagement toward more responsible value chains, product eco-design and waste reuse. – 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀: Their GREEN MOTION™ tool evaluates environmental impact based on the 12 principles of green chemistry, promoting transparency and sustainability. – 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴: Moving towards circular solutions and prioritising recyclability and renewable content. MANE supports the switch from #fossilfeedstock to #RenewableCarbon. Read the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/ecv8U4_y #GreenChemistry #RenewableCarbon #Defossilisation

We’re excited to announce the publication of the new RCI Scientific Background Report titled: "𝗘𝗨 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 - 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗙𝘂𝗲𝗹𝘀, 𝗔𝘃𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝗽 𝘁𝗼 𝟮𝟬𝟱𝟬 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿“. 🚢 🚗✈️ This report highlights that current EU regulations in road transport, aviation and shipping sector create a unique long-term horizon for #RenewableCarbon based fuels through defined targets. On the one hand, this creates a secure ecosystem for investment and scaling of #sustainable carbon-based fuels in the transport sector. On the other hand, for the chemical and material sector, it severly limits access to the same renewable carbon as a feedstock required for #defossilisation. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁? 1️⃣ A 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀 of 𝗘𝗨 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀 that impact #Biofuel and #SyntheticFuel and thus demand for renewable carbon. 2️⃣ Three possible 𝗳𝘂𝗲𝗹 𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘀 which provide a better understanding of the range of renewable carbon-based fuel demand from the transport sector by 2050. 3️⃣ Insights into the 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿, highlighting the strong interest of European Commission policy makers. 𝗞̲𝗲̲𝘆̲ ̲𝘁̲𝗮̲𝗸̲𝗲̲-̲𝗮̲𝘄̲𝗮̲𝘆̲𝘀̲ 💡The existing transport regulation directs second-generation biomass to aviation and shipping. 💡There are significant potential synergies between transport and material sectors, e.g. via co-products of SAF production. 💡Industrial biomass utilisation should be open to all feedstocks based on scientific, objective arguments which include land-use efficiency. 💡Electrification of the transport system in combination with transforming carbon-reliant industries enable a sustainable system that utilises #biomass. We hope that this report will serve as a resource for policy makers, industry leaders and researchers seeking to make informed decisions in the development of biofuels and synthetic fuels. 👉 Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/enT79DFb #fossilfree #chemicalindustry #energytransition

🌍 Join the Biotransition at Bio360 Expo, 5-6 February 2025, in Nantes, France! Bio360 Expo is more than an event—it's the global crossroads for advancing the Biotransition. For anyone passionate about renewable energy, #biobased solutions, and carbon removal, Bio360 is the place to be. With 400+ international exhibitors, 5,000 industry professionals, and a packed conference program across seven conference rooms, Bio360 brings together the minds, solutions, and networks driving us toward a circular #bioeconomy. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝟯𝟲𝟬 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱? - 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Explore the latest in bioenergy, bioproducts, carbon capture, waste recovery, and more. - 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱-𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀: Dive into sessions that showcase breakthroughs in biomethane, green hydrogen, biofuels, #CCU and CCS, biochar, and sector-spanning bioeconomy applications. - 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀-𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Bio360 goes beyond silos—waste from one industry becomes a resource in another, showcasing a fully circular approach to the bioeconomy. Think biogas CO₂ used in concrete recycling or effluents transformed into valuable agricultural inputs. Bio360’s mission is bold: to catalyse the transition away from fossil fuels at scale, build resilient energy solutions, and tackle climate change. RCI supports Bio360’s mission to accelerate renewable and sustainable solutions to tackle #ClimateChange and ensure energy security. Let’s be part of this movement toward a resilient, #sustainable future. On 6 February 2025, RCI members FUTERRO, Covation Bio, TÜV AUSTRIA Group and nova-Institut GmbH will host a specific session on #RenewableCarbon at the Bio360 (room “circular”) covering innovative strategies, examples of successful bio-based solutions, and the latest advancements in certification processes. - Renewable Carbon: Strategy, Examples of Successful Bio-based solutions, Renewable Carbon Initiative – speaker: Michael Carus (nova-Institute)  - Introduction of Europe's first fully integrated, sustainable and circular PLA biorefinery –  speaker: Geoffroy Delvinquier (Futerro) - Reducing carbon footprint by up to 86% using 100% bio-renewable 1,3-propanediol –speaker: Patrick Van Waes (CovationBio) - OK renewable’ certification: determining the renewable carbon content of products – speaker: Philippe Dewolfs (TÜV Austria) 🚀 Be there or be square! For more details, visit bio360expo.com Relive the highlights from Bio360 2024 ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eX__mYdC #defossilisation #chemicalindustry #fossilfree #RenewableCarbonInitiative

Thank you Dominik, free access to start-up innovation presentations!

We are excited to announce that DAB.bio (Delft Advanced Biofuels) has joined the #RenewableCarbonInitiative (RCI) as a valued member! 🎉 Delft Advanced Biofuels, commonly referred to as DAB.bio , is a pioneering #biotechnology company focused on the development of advanced biomanufacturing technologies. The company aims to revolutionise the large-scale production of chemicals and fuels from renewable sources through innovations in microbial fermentation and bioprocessing. Through its proprietary, patented extractive fermentation technology, DAB.bio has developed a breakthrough reactor and process design that enables in-situ product removal directly from the reactor, significantly reducing both the operating and capital costs of biomanufacturing. Their expertise and commitment to reducing fossil carbon emissions align perfectly with our shared mission. Welcome aboard, DAB.bio! Together, we can accelerate the shift towards #RenewableCarbon and supporting the industry in moving towards a greener, and more #sustainable world. 🌱🌍 #defossilisation #fossilfree #chemicalindustry #innovation

🚀 Thank You for Attending Our Startup Pitches Webinar! 🌿 Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Startup Pitches webinar on 27 November! It was inspiring to hear from eight incredible RCI startups presenting their #innovations in food and plastic waste #recycling and #DirectAirCapture (DAC). For those who attended—or anyone curious to learn more—the slides from all the presentations are now available on the RCI website. 📂 Access the slides here: https://lnkd.in/gRWcNBar Let’s keep supporting these incredible innovators as they work to shape a more sustainable future! 💡 Find out more about our projects and upcoming events: 🌐 RCI Website: https://lnkd.in/gRWcNBar 📱 Follow us on LinkedIn #RenewableCarbon #chemicalindustry #defossilisation #fossilfree