Day 1, 18 May 2021
(10-18:30, CET)
Networking |
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| 08:00 - 09:30 | 1:1 Meetings – Schedule Video Chats with the Participants! | ||
Conference Opening |
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Chairperson of the day Michael Carus, CEO and Asta Partanen, Senior expert nova-Institute 
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09:30 | Michael Carus nova-Institute
Renewable Carbon is the Key, the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI) |
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Biorefineries |
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09:45 | Gudbrand Rødsrud Borregaard 
Potentials, Challenges and Strategies to Meet Them for an Advanced Biorefinery under the Current Situation Abstract |
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10:10 | Rahul Dagwar Cosun Beet Company 
Sugar Beet as a Sustainable Source of Inspiration for Innovation in Bio-based Chemicals and Materials Abstract |
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10:35 | Karolien Vanbroekhoven VITO 
Applications from Lignin and its Derivatives – is There More Than Burning it? Abstract |
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11:00 | Joop Groen Circular Biobased Delta
CHAPLIN Program: Bio-based Asphalt for Sustainable Roads Abstract |
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11:25 | Okko Ringena UPM Biochemicals
 Keynote – Closing the Circle – the Role of Bio-based Carbon within a Carbon Neutral Economy Abstract |
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11:50 | Lars Börger Neste
Keynote – Change runs on Renewables – how Neste closes Gaps with Existing and new Renewable Carbon Sources Abstract |
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| 12:15 | Panel Discussion with all Speakers of the Session and Special Panelists: Doris de Guzman, Tecnon OrbiChem (US/UK), Ludo Diels, VITO (BE), Tim Yin, Zhejiang Sugar Energy Technology (CN) | ||
| 12:35 | Break | ||
CO2-based Chemistry |
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12:55 | Robert Blok RENOLIT GROUP
Véronique de Bruijn Abstract |
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13:20 | Sean Simpson LanzaTech 
Out with the Old, and in with the Renewable: Gas Fermentation for Fuels, Chemicals, Materials and Protein from Renewable Carbon Abstract |
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13:45 | Jörg Dehmel Shell Energy and Chemicals
Renewable Material in the Petrochemical Industry on the Example of Shell Energy and Chemicals Park Rheinland Abstract |
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| 14:10 | Panel Discussion with all Speakers of the Session and Special Panelists: Christoph Gürtler, Covestro (DE), Sarah Refai, CLIB (DE), Pia Skoczinski, nova-Institute (DE) | ||
| 14:25 | Break | ||
Chemical Recycling |
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14:40 | Lars Krause nova-Institute
Chemical Recycling – Technologies for Renewable Carbon and a Circular Economy |
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15:05 | Ton Vries BioBTX
Full Circularity Enabled for Renewable Chemicals Through Conversion of Sustainable and Circular Materials Abstract |
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15:30 | Inari Seppä Eastman
Transitioning Toward a Circular Economy with Advanced Recycling Technologies Abstract |
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15:55 | Christian Krüger BASF
Chemical Recycling – Key Success Factors from the Life Cycle Assessment Perspective Abstract |
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| 16:20 | Panel Discussion with all Speakers of the Session and Special Panelists: Lars Börger, NESTE (DE/FI), Ludo Diels, VITO (BE), Christian Hässler, Covestro (DE) | ||
| 16:35 | Break | ||
Sustainability |
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16:50 | Jan Henke Meo Carbon Solutions
Latest Development in the Circular and Bioeconomy from a Sustainability Certification Scheme’s Perspective Abstract |
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17:15 | Reinier Grimbergen TNO
Recarbonizing the Chemical Industry by Electrification: Shifting Gears Abstract |
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17:40 | Michael Carus and Asta Partanen nova-Institute
Nora and her FlyPhone on Renewable Carbon |
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| 18:00 | Panel Discussion with all Speakers of the Session and Special Panelists: Lars Börger, NESTE (DE/FI), Hao Ding, DuPont Biomaterials/Sorona (US), Okko Ringena, UPM Biochemicals (DE/FI) | ||
| 18:15 | Networking | ||
Day 2, 19 May 2021
(10-18, CET)
Networking |
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| 08:00 - 09:15 | 1:1 Meetings – Schedule Video Chats with the Participants! | ||
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09:15 | Michael Carus nova-Institute
Introduction |
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Recycled Polymers |
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Chairperson of the day Michael Carus, CEO and Asta Partanen, Senior expert nova-Institute
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09:30 | Anna Schwarz TNO
Plastic Recycling in a Circular Economy: Determining Environmental Performance through an LCA Matrix Model Approach Abstract |
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09:55 | Maurizio Crippa gr3n 
ET/Polyester Same Materials for a New Era: Chemical Recycling for Plastic Circularity Abstract |
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10:20 | Sven Riechers INEOS Styrolution 
Styrenics Materials for a Circular Economy Abstract |
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10:45 | Jean-Luc Dubois Arkema France 
New Innovative Process for Recycling End-of-life PMMA Wastes Abstract |
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| 11:10 | Panel Discussion with all Speakers of the Session and Special Panelists: Lars Börger, NESTE (DE/FI), Jan Ravenstijn, GO!PHA (NL) | ||
| 11:25 | Break | ||
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11:40 | Bram van der Drift Synova
A Shortcut from Post-Consumer Plastic Waste to Circular Polyolefins Abstract |
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12:05 | Stephan Aschauer Recenso
Regeneration of Resources from Mixed Waste by CARBOLIQ Technology Abstract |
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12:30 | Tato Bigio UBQ Materials 
One Mighty Step: How Small Amounts of Bio-based Materials Can Make a Big Environmental Impact Abstract |
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| 12:55 | Panel Discussion with all Speakers of the Session and Special Panelists: Lars Börger, NESTE (DE/FI), Lars Krause, nova-Institute (DE), Jan Ravenstijn, GO!PHA (NL) | ||
| 13:10 | Break | ||
CO2- and Bio-Based Polymers |
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13:25 | Christoph Gürtler Covestro
Brighter Use of Resources: New Applications for CO2 Chemistry – Foams, Fibres, Surface Active Ingredients |
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13:50 | Erica Ording Avantium
Pioneering Renewable Carbon Based Technology Abstract |
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14:15 | Matthias Stratmann nova-Institute
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of PEF in Comparison to PET |
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14:40 | Christian Lenges IFF
Engineered Polysaccharides – Sustainable Material Innovation Abstract |
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15:05 | Christopher Carrick Lignin Industries 
Transformation of Lignin, the Most Abundant Unused Biopolymer on Earth, Into a Renewable and Functional Biomaterial Abstract |
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15:30 | Éverton Simões Van Dal Braskem 
Making Impact on Renewable Chemicals and Plastics |
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| 15:55 | Panel Discussion with all Speakers of the Session and Special Panelists: Michael Costello, Stahl (NL), Hao Ding, DuPont Biomaterials/Sorona (US), Okko Ringena, UPM Biochemicals (DE/FI), Gudbrand Rødsrud, Borregaard (NO) | ||
| 16:15 | Break | ||
Innovation Award „Renewable Material of the Year 2021“ |
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16:30 | Michael Carus and Asta Partanen nova-Institute
Introduction |
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Sucheta Govil Covestro
Sponsor Introduction |
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| 16:40 | The six nominees present their innovations in ten minutes for each presentation | ||
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Martin Stephan Carbios
First Clear Plastic Bottles from Enzymatically Recycled Textile Waste |
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Inari Seppä Eastman
Eastman’s Advanced Circular Recycling Technologies |
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Sean Simpson LanzaTech
CO2 Recycling for CarbonSmart Cleaning |
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Zuzana Gombosova Malai Biomaterials Design 
Malai: Plant Leather Made from Coconut Wastewater and Natural Fibres |
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Jean-Luc Dubois MMAtwo 
Renerated Methyl Methacrylate (MMA) for 100% Recycled Acrylic Sheets and Composites |
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Gertjan de Kam Vepa
Wridzer Bakker |
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| 17:50 | Winner Ceremony presented by Sucheta Govil, Covestro (DE) | ||
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18:00 | Michael Carus and Asta Partanen nova-Institute
Nora and her FlyPhone on Renewable Carbon |
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| 18:15 | Networking | ||
Day 3, 20 May 2021
(10-18, CET)
Networking |
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| 08:00 - 09:15 | 1:1 Meetings – Schedule Video Chats with the Participants! | ||
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09:15 | Michael Carus nova-Institute
Introduction |
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Markets |
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Chairperson of the day Michael Carus, CEO and Asta Partanen, Senior expert nova-Institute
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09:30 | Michael Carus & Team nova-Institute
Market and Trends for Renewable Polymers – Bio-based, CO2 and Recycling, Biocomposites & Biodegradable Plastics |
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| Michael Carus: Introduction and Overview
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| Raj Chinthapalli: Deep Dive for Single Client Studies
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| Pia Skoczinski: Market Update Bio-based Polymers
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| Pauline Ruiz: Market Update CO2-based Polymers
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| Asta Partanen: Market Update Biocomposites
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| Michael Carus: Potential of Biodegradable Plastics
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| Ángel Puente: Evaluating the Most Promising Renewable Chemicals
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| 10:40 | Panel Discussion with all Speakers of the Session and Special Panelists: Jan Ravenstijn, GO!PHA (NL), Tim Yin, Zhejiang Sugar Energy Technology (CN) | ||
| 10:55 | Break | ||
Keynotes: Perspectives from International Brands and Politics |
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11:10 | Peter Ter-Kulve President of Unilever’s Home Care Business and a Member of the Unilever Leadership Executive
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11:35 | René Bethmann VAUDE Sport
Creating Demand for Sustainable Materials from Biomass and Recycling Abstract |
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12:00 | Bernhard Bauske WWF Germany
Using Renewable and Circular Carbon within an One Planet Framework |
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12:25 | Werner Bosmans DG Environment / European Commission
EU Policies on Bio-based, Biodegradable and Recycled Plastics |
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| 12:50 | Panel Discussion with all Speakers of the Session and Special Panelists: Raj Chinthapalli, nova-Institute (DE), Jan Ravenstijn, GO!PHA (NL) | ||
| 13:15 | Break | ||
Bio-based Plastics |
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13:30 | Patrick Zimmermann FKuR Kunststoff
Circular Economy: Raw Materials, Applications, End of Life – What Needs to be Considered to be Successful Abstract |
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13:55 | Martin Zahel Papiertechnische Stiftung, PTS Heidenau
Bio-based Hotmelt Adhesives for Paper and Cardboard Packaging Abstract |
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14:20 | Clémentine Arnault Carbiolice
EVANESTO® Innovative Enzymatic Master Batch Making PLA Fully Compostable in All Composting Conditions Abstract |
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| 14:45 | Panel Discussion with all Speakers of the Session and Special Panelists: Jan Ravenstijn, GO!PHA (NL), Tim Yin, Zhejiang Sugar Energy Technology (CN) | ||
| 15:10 | Break | ||
Cellulose & Natural Fibres and Biocomposites |
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15:25 | Stephan Kulka Lenzing 
Cellulose Fibres – Natural Versatility Abstract |
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15:50 | Cláudia Peixoto Amorim Cork Composites 
Cork Polymer Compounds Abstract |
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16:15 | Matthew Smyth Stora Enso
Combining Generative Design and 3D Printing to Enable Climate Smart Products with Biocomposites |
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16:40 | Mark Reinders HempFlax Group
Industrial Hemp a Crop for the Future |
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17:05 | Régis Voillat Bcomp
Sustainable and Lightweight Natural Fibre Solutions for the Future of Mobility Abstract |
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| 17:30 | Panel Discussion with all Speakers of the Session and Special Panelists: Jan Ravenstijn, GO!PHA (NL) | ||
| 17:45 | Break | ||
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18:00 | Michael Carus and Asta Partanen nova-Instiute
Nora and her FlyPhone on Renewable Carbon |
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| 18:10 | Final Networking | ||
