
Evening before the conference, 22 May 2023
19:00 Meeting Point for Networking: Siegburger Brauhaus (Brewery), Holzgasse 37-39, 53721 Siegburg
1st day, 23 May 2023 (09:00 – 18:00 CET)
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08:50 | Michael Carus nova-Institute ![]() ![]() Conference Opening |
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09:00 | Stefan Rosemann Mayor of the City of Siegburg ![]() ![]() Welcome to all participants |
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09:05 | Michael Carus nova-Institute ![]() ![]() Organisational remarks |
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Future of the Chemical Industry |
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Chairperson(s) Lara Dammer and Achim Raschka nova-Institute ![]() ![]() |
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09:10 | Jennifer Lovell New Normal ![]() ![]() The Future of the European Petrochemical Industry |
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09:30 | Peter Nieuwenhuizen GC3 – Green Chemistry & Commerce Council ![]() ![]() Elements of a Roadmap to Transition the Chemical Industry Toward Sustainable Chemicals and Materials Abstract |
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09:50 | Rafael Cayuela DOW ![]() ![]() Path To Zero – A Massive Growth Opportunity |
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10:10 | Michael Carus nova-Institute ![]() ![]() The Vision of the Renewable Carbon Initiative |
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10:30 | Panel Discussion with all Speakers of the Session | ||
10:50 | Coffee Break | ||
Renewable Refineries |
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Chairperson(s) Achim Raschka and Lars Krause nova-Institute ![]() ![]() |
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11:20 | Lars Börger Neste Germany ![]() ![]() Towards the Fossil-Free Future – the Neste Way Abstract |
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11:40 | Marvin Strüfing UPM Biochemicals ![]() ![]() UPM BioPura Glycol: Enabling Packaging, Fashion, Automotive And Other Industries To Achieve Carbon Footprint Goals Abstract |
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12:00 | Jo-Ann Innerlohinger Lenzing ![]() ![]() Circularity – The View and Approach of a Cellulose Fibre Producer Abstract |
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12:20 | Peep Pitk Fibenol ![]() ![]() Fibenol Journey Towards Realising the Industry Dream of Lignocellulosics Derived Biomaterials and Biochemicals Production Abstract |
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12:40 | Panel Discussion with all Speakers of the Session | ||
Carbon Flows and Carbon Management (Parallel Session, Conference Room 1) |
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Chairperson(s) Olaf Porc and Nicolas Hark nova-Institute ![]() ![]() |
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11:20 | Ferdinand Kähler nova-Institute ![]() ![]() Comprehensive Assessment of Global and European Carbon Flows |
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11:50 | Ronja Hermanns Carbon Minds ![]() ![]() Climate-Positive Chemistry – Strategies for Minimising CO2 Emissions and Maximising Carbon Stocks in the Chemical Value Chain Abstract |
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12:15 | Christopher vom Berg nova-Institute ![]() ![]() Biomass Utilisation Factor (BUF) – New Metric for Circular Economy |
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12:40 | Panel Discussion with all Speakers of the Session | ||
13:00 | Lunch Break | ||
Workshop (Conference Room 2, no online transmission) |
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13:00 - 14:30 | Karin Öhgren Gredegård Alfa Laval ![]() ![]() The Net-zero City 2050 – Disruptive Industrial Transformation towards a Defossilized Future |
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Circularity and Chemical Recycling |
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Chairperson(s) Christopher vom Berg and Lars Krause nova-Institute ![]() ![]() |
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14:30 | Christian Krüger BASF ![]() ![]() Chemical Recycling & Life Cycle Assessment: Open Questions Addressed by Meta Study Abstract |
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14:50 | Floris Buijzen Borealis ![]() ![]() Circular Polyolefins – It Starts with ABC Abstract |
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15:10 | Frank Riedewald Composite Recycling ![]() ![]() Lower OPEX and CAPEX Waste Plastic Chemical Recycling Facilities with Molten Metals Abstract |
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15:30 | Sandra Weinmann Institut für Kunststofftechnik, University of Stuttgart ![]() ![]() Recycling of PA66/Silicone-Wastes Abstract |
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15:50 | Panel Discussion with all Speakers of the Session | ||
PHA Deep Dive: Circularity in the Biosphere (Parallel Session, Conference Room 1) |
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Chairperson(s) Jan Ravenstijn GO!PHA ![]() Pia Skoczinski |
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14:30 | Rick Passenier GO!PHA ![]() ![]() The Importance of Biodegradable Materials in a Circular Economy Abstract |
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14:50 | Christian Lott HYDRA Marine Sciences ![]() ![]() Biodegradation of PHAs in Open Environment Abstract |
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15:10 | Marcus Eriksen 5Gyres ![]() ![]() A Field Study of the Fragmentation of Biodegradable Packaging in Six Different Environments Abstract |
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15:30 | Linda Amaral-Zettler NIOZ ![]() ![]() Biodegradation and the Plastisphere Community of Biodegradable Substrates in a Marine Environment Abstract |
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15:50 | Panel Discussion with all Speakers of the Session | ||
16:10 | Coffee Break | ||
Renewable Carbon: New Label, Product Environmental Footprint (PEF) and Mass Balance |
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Chairperson(s) Christopher vom Berg and Ferdinand Kähler nova-Institute ![]() ![]() |
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16:40 | Michael Carus nova-Institute ![]() Philippe Dewolfs |
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17:00 | Jenny Reuber and Jan Schoeneboom BASF ![]() ![]() Mass Balance – The Chemical Industry’s Transition to Circular Economy Abstract |
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17:20 | Benjamin Nummert and Ivana Krkljus BASF ![]() ![]() Substantiating Green Claims in a Meaningful Way – the Challenge of PEF Abstract |
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17:40 | Panel Discussion with all Speakers of the Session | ||
Meet & Discuss “Biodegradable Plastics – Opportunities and Challenges” (Parallel Session, Conference Room 1) |
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Chairperson(s) Miriam Weber and Christian Lott HYDRA Marine Sciences ![]() ![]() |
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16.40 - 17:50 | State of the Art of Biodegradable Plastics | ||
Sustainability Value | |||
Standardisation, Certification and Regulation | |||
Bioplastics – a Communication Maze | |||
18:00 | Networking and Beer on tap (sponsored by Borealis) | ||
19:30 | Dinner Buffet in the Conference Centre | ||
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20:00 - 22:00 | ![]() ![]() Paula Naumann Plays Harp |
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21:00 | Sigvald Harryson iKNOW-WHO ![]() ![]() Dinner Talk: The Winner Takes It All Is Music From The Past – Now, the Winners Make it All – Co-creation as the Only Way Forward to Get Renewable Materials Before we Drown in Plastics |
2nd day, 24 May 2023 (09:00 – 18:00 CET)
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09:00 | Michael Carus nova-Institute ![]() ![]() Conference Opening |
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Renewable Chemicals and Building Blocks |
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Chairperson(s) Pauline Ruiz and Achim Raschka nova-Institute ![]() ![]() |
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09:10 | Patrick van Waes CovationBio ![]() ![]() Regenerative Farming of Industrial Corn as Feedstock for the Production of 100% Bio-based Susterra 1,3-propanediol Abstract |
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09:30 | Keith Wiggins Econic Technologies ![]() ![]() Application of CO2 Containing Polyols Abstract |
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09:50 | Johann Kirchner bse Methanol ![]() ![]() Direct Conversion of CO2 to Renewable Methanol by Standardised Synthesis Modules Abstract |
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10:10 | Doris De Guzman Tecnon OrbiChem ![]() ![]() Renewable Chemicals 2023 Update: Building Blocks and Intermediates Comeback Abstract |
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10:30 | Panel Discussion with all Speakers of the Session | ||
PLA, PBAT, PBS and PHA (Parallel Session, Conference Room 1) |
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Chairperson(s) Gillian Tweddle Stripe Consulting ![]() Pia Skoczinski |
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09:10 | Geoffroy Delvinquier Futerro ![]() ![]() PLA and Chemical Recycling Abstract |
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09:30 | Harris Luk Sulzer Chemtech ![]() ![]() Moving a Step Forward from Poly(lactic acid) to Bio-Copolymers Abstract |
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09:50 | Willi Smolan T.EN Zimmer ![]() ![]() Biodegradable Polyester and Biobased Monomer Technologies Abstract |
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10:10 | Phasanti Boonsuit PTTMCC ![]() ![]() A Journey of High Performance of Home Compostable Films for Flexible Packaging: BOPBSA Abstract |
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10:30 | Panel Discussion with all Speakers of the Session | ||
10:50 | Coffee Break | ||
Workshop (Conference Room 2, no online transmission) |
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11:00 - 12:30 | Dominik Müller UPM Biochemicals ![]() ![]() What Role Must Bio-based Feedstock Play in the Chemical Sector of the Future? |
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Renewable Polymers & Plastics |
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Chairperson(s) Pia Skoczinski and Pauline Ruiz nova-Institute ![]() ![]() |
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11:20 | Ángel Puente nova-Institute ![]() Ingrid Goumans Abstract |
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11:40 | Jean-Jacques Flat ARKEMA ![]() ![]() World’s Biggest Integrated Bio-Factory Dedicated to High Performance Bio-Based Polyamides Abstract |
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12:00 | Martin Clemesha Braskem Netherlands ![]() ![]() Bio-based PE and its Contribution to a Net-Zero Circular Economy Abstract |
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12:20 | Mariana Paredinha Araujo Avantium Chemicals ![]() ![]() Turning CO2 Into High-Performing and Biodegradable Plastic Materials with Tunable Properties Abstract |
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12:40 | Christian Lenges International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) ![]() ![]() Sustainable Material Innovation: Designed Enzymatic Biomaterials Abstract |
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13:00 | Panel Discussion with all Speakers of the Session | ||
13:20 | Lunch Break | ||
Fine Chemicals |
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Chairperson(s) Nadja Wulff and Achim Raschka nova-Institute ![]() ![]() |
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14:20 | Adeline Grevillot L'Oréal ![]() ![]() How can the Circular Economy Contribute to Develop More Sustainable Cosmetic Ingredients? Abstract |
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14:40 | Adrian Brandt Henkel ![]() ![]() Transformation to Renewable Carbon – Henkel Adhesive Technologies Abstract |
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15:00 | Dirk Leinweber Clariant Produkte Deutschland ![]() ![]() Performance and Sustainability Without Compromise: Innovative Surfactant Solutions Abstract |
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15:20 | Kaspar Evertz Geno ![]() ![]() The Materials Transition at Scale Abstract |
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15:40 | Panel Discussion with all Speakers of the Session | ||
PEF / FDCA / Furanics (Parallel Session, Conference Room 1) |
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Chairperson(s) Pia Skoczinski and Ángel Puente nova-Institute ![]() ![]() |
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14:20 | Jean-Paul Lange Shell Global Solutions ![]() ![]() Furfural Manufacture at High Yield Abstract |
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14:40 | Jian Zhang Sugar Energy Technology ![]() ![]() Developing Industrial Strategy to Establish a HMF Family Abstract |
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15:00 | John Zhang Zhongke Guosheng (Hangzhou) Technology ![]() ![]() Recent Progress on Bio-based HMF’s New Materials in China Abstract |
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15:20 | Tom Claessen Avantium Renewable Polymers ![]() ![]() Biorefinery Derived Furanic Humins as Basis for Sustainable Thermosets and Adhesives Abstract |
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15:40 | Panel Discussion with all Speakers of the Session | ||
16:00 | Coffee Break | ||
Workshop (Conference Room 2, no online transmission) |
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15:00 - 16:30 | Liza Shvyndikova and Rob Kirschbaum iKNOW-WHO ![]() Andreas Künkel |
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Innovation Award for the “Renewable Material of the Year 2023” |
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Chairperson(s) Asta Partanen and Michael Carus nova-Institute ![]() ![]() |
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16:30 | Michael Carus nova-Institute ![]() ![]() Innovation Award Introduction |
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16:40 | Sheila Khodadadi Avantium ![]() ![]() Monolayer PEF Bottle: a High-quality and Sustainable Packaging Material |
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16:50 | Philipp Arbter COLIPI ![]() ![]() Carbon-Light Yeast Oil |
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17:00 | Hao Ding Covation Bio ![]() ![]() CovationBio™ Sorona® for faux fur |
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17:10 | Christian Goldhahn KUORI ![]() ![]() KUORI – Bio-based and Biodegradable Elastic Materials |
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17:20 | Norbert Baum Qore ![]() ![]() QIRA – The Next Generation of Bio-based 1,4-Butanediol (BDO) |
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17:30 | Jakob Röskamp traceless Materials ![]() ![]() traceless® – Plastic-Free Natural Polymer |
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17:40 | Voting | ||
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17:50 | Christoph Gürtler Covestro Deutschland ![]() ![]() Innovation Award Ceremony |
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18:00 | Networking | ||
18:00 - 19:00 | Patio (in the Conference Centre): Internal meeting of the Renewable Carbon Initiative (for members only) | ||
19:00 | Meeting Point for Networking: Sion im Carré, Neue Poststraße 15, 53721 Siegburg |
3rd day, 25 May 2023 (09:00 – 16:00 CET)
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09:00 | Michael Carus nova-Institute ![]() ![]() Conference Opening |
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Latest nova Research |
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Chairperson(s) Ángel Puente and Nicolas Hark nova-Institute ![]() ![]() |
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09:10 | Pia Skoczinski nova-Institute ![]() ![]() Market Update on Bio-based Polymers: Global Capacities, Production and Trends 2022-2027 |
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09:20 | Pauline Ruiz nova-Institute ![]() ![]() Status and Outlook for CO₂-based Building Blocks and Polymers |
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09:30 | Lara Dammer nova-Institute ![]() ![]() Policy Updates – how will PPWR, ESPR and Green Claims Initiative Impact Renewable Materials? |
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09:40 | Lars Krause nova-Institute ![]() ![]() Tech4Biowaste – A Dynamic Database of Technologies for Biowaste Utilisation |
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09:50 | Matthias Stratmann nova-Institute ![]() ![]() Peer-reviewed Case Studies on Renewable Materials |
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10:00 | Christopher vom Berg nova-Institute ![]() ![]() Carbon Footprint Fossil vs. Bio-based Materials |
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10:10 | Panel Discussion with all Speakers of the Session | ||
New Technologies for Efficient Renewable Processes (Parallel Session, Conference Room 1) |
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Chairperson(s) Gillian Tweddle Stripe Consulting ![]() Nadja Wulff |
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09:10 | Karin Öhgren Gredegård Alfa Laval ![]() ![]() Smart Water Management in Bio- and Recycled CO2 Based Refineries Abstract |
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09:30 | Ingo Gräf Heraeus Deutschland ![]() ![]() Black Powder for Green Chemicals: Precious Metal Catalysts for the Conversion of Sustainable Feedstocks Abstract |
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09:50 | Tore Hartmann GEA Westfalia Separator Group ![]() ![]() GEA liquid / Solid Separation with Sedimentation Centrifuges for Purification Unit Operations in Biorefineries Abstract |
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10:10 | Panel Discussion with all Speakers of the Session | ||
10:30 | Coffee Break | ||
The Policy & Brands View |
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Chairperson(s) Matthias Stratmann and Lara Dammer nova-Institute ![]() ![]() |
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11:00 | Algreit Dume DG Grow, European Commission ![]() ![]() Transition Pathway for the Chemical Industry Abstract |
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11:20 | Mansuy Rocquin Decathlon ![]() ![]() Decathlon’s Strategy on the Pathway to Renewable Carbon |
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11:40 | Adeline Grevillot L’Oréal ![]() ![]() L’Oréal Sustainability Ambition for 2030 Abstract |
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12:00 | Lee Ellen Drechsler Procter & Gamble ![]() ![]() Creating a Truly Circular Plastics Economy with Advanced Recycling AND Bio-based Materials, Supported by Green Energy Abstract |
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12:20 | Panel Discussion with all Speakers of the Session | ||
12:40 | Lunch Break | ||
Workshop (Conference Room 2, no online transmission) |
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11:00 - 12:30 | Fritz Wetzel BlackIP ![]() ![]() Basics and Importance of Intellectual Property Rights |
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Renewable Plastics and Composites |
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Chairperson(s) Asta Partanen and Anke Schwarzenberger nova-Institute ![]() ![]() |
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13:50 | Patrick Zimmermann FKuR Kunststoff ![]() ![]() Bioplastics in the Context of a Circular Economy – Different Markets Need Different Solutions Abstract |
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14:10 | Juul Cuijpers Sappi Biotech ![]() ![]() Sappi Symbio – A Natural Inspiration for Strength Abstract |
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Transition Pathways for the Chemical Industry (Parallel Session, Conference Room 1) |
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13:50 - 14:30 | Algreit Dume and Maarit Nyman DG Grow, European Commission ![]() ![]() Workshop with Algreit Dume and Maarit Nyman, DG Grow, European Commission (Brussels) |
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Biodegradation, Custom-Made Biomaterials and Certification |
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Chairperson(s) Asta Partanen and Anke Schwarzenberger nova-Institute ![]() ![]() |
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14:30 | Miriam Weber HYDRA Marine Sciences ![]() ![]() How Does Your Biodegradable Plastic Behave in the Environment? Abstract |
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14:50 | Stefaan De Wildeman B4Plastics ![]() ![]() Polymer Architecture Enabling Custom-Made Biomaterials with Tailored End-of-Life Abstract |
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15:10 | Enrico Miceli DIN CERTCO ![]() ![]() Marine Biodegradation and Sustainability Certifications – Recent Developments in Standards and Certification Abstract |
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15:30 | Panel Discussion with all Speakers of the Session | ||
15:50 | Final Get Together |