Marc Cornelissen Brightlands Award for Vertoro
"This award is important in the transition to a more sustainable world and in the fight against climate change."
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Making crude oil from paper pulp? Vertoro creates this ‘green gold’
Vertoro is Spanish for “Green Gold“. The founders clearly had their end product in mind when they started thinking of a brand name. Vertoro, a […]
Three finalists for the Marc Cornelissen Brightlands Award
During the official award ceremony on 20 January it will be announced who is the winner of the third edition and will take off with 35,000 euros
Sustainable paint made from plant stems
This new bio-based paint should eventually replace petroleum-based acrylic paints.
Plenty of techniques for a more sustainable world, but it’s about time we started using them
Drawing on the four editorial themes of sustainability, mobility, health and digital, the editors of Innovation Origins look back on 2020 with a summary of the most noteworthy news stories.
‘The Chinese and Americans are knocking on the Dutch town of Geleen’s door to test innovative chem tech’
The former site of DSM in the Dutch town of Geleen has been converted into the innovative materials campus Brightlands Chemelot. It also has a pilot plant for producing oil from old sawdust.
Idealfuel Project to develop renewable maritime fuels based on lignin
Many ships use heavy fuel oils that contain large amounts of sulphur and nitrogen which end up emitting greenhouse gases and other damaging substances. The […]
Top 10 Emerging Technologies (1): Bioplastics for a Circular Economy
World Economic Forum (WEF) asked a group of international technology experts to identify this year’s Top 10 Emerging Technologies. After soliciting nominations from additional experts […]
Start-up of the day: Plastic Made of Wood and Straw
Lignin is the name of the material that will soon replace crude oil in a wide variety of areas. It is made from all plants […]
Making an impact and leaving a better world with bio-based oil
Young chemistry companies take part in the Gouden KIEM competition organised by the research organisation NWO and Holland Chemistry. The winner will receive 25.000 euro […]
“Our mission is: affordable water for everyone”
Young chemistry companies take part in the Gouden KIEM competition organised by the research organisation NWO and Holland Chemistry. The winner will receive 25.000 euro […]
Harvesting energy during the day and shine at night with Lusoco
Young chemistry companies take part in the Gouden KIEM competition organized by the research organization NWO and Holland Chemistry. The winner will receive 25.000 euro […]