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Another great benefit of a circular bioeconomy - it creates jobs and drives investment💶. And the bio-based industries can be an even more significant part of a circular bioeconomy. How? We need the EU to ensure the reliable supply of sustainably sourced biomass by providing a coherent, long-term policy framework for the circular #bioeconomy. That’s step 2️⃣ of our three-point plan to build the 🇪🇺 economy of the future. What else needs to be done? 👇 https://zurl.co/HQbC

💡 Benchmarking sustainability practices and advancing towards sustainable electrification present promising pathways towards achieving a net-zero future within the chemical industry. At the Chlorine Institute's 100th Anniversary Annual Meeting held in New Orleans, Katie Mencke and Dr Alexander Koukoulas from AFRY Management Consulting discussed strategies to improve sustainability and further decarbonisation efforts in the chemical industry with the goal of achieving net-zero emissions. Key takeaways included the following topics: 🌱 Decarbonisation urgency and Paris Agreement 📊 Sustainability benchmarking and goal setting ⚡ Electrification strategies ⚛️ Role of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) 🌲 Biomass as a solution Explore the detailed analysis and insights by Katie Mencke and Alexander Koukoulas, offering a deep dive into how the talking points above can drive sustainability and decarbonisation in the chemical industry: https://lnkd.in/dvTxs2cC Flávio Maeda, Kinley Moore, PE, Joel Reed, PE, Giuliano Rieger Salzano #makingfuture #sustainability #decarbonisation #chemicals

A sunny day at the World Bio Markets Conference in DenHague. I am looking forward to another day of interesting papers and fabulous networking. My take away from Day 1 was a question posed in one of the panel discussions. 'Will the bioeconomy continue to exist in a parallel universe to the fossil fuel economy or are we serious about transitioning our chemical, manufacturing and transport sectors away from fossil fuels.' I hope we at Ceres Waste, Renewables, and Environment are part the transition. #energytransition, #circularity, #biodegradable #bioeconomy #decarbonisation

💫 2024 has marked a pivotal moment in our journey with the near completion of Myrtle, our latest mineral carbonation plant and Australia’s CCU Flagship in Newcastle, New South Wales. Once fully operational, Myrtle will capture and transform over 1,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually into more than 5,000 tonnes of low-carbon materials. The Myrtle+ Project will fast-track decarbonisation pathways for industries worldwide, providing our customers with a rapid validation platform for testing emissions profiles, waste streams, and low-carbon product applications. By doing so, Myrtle will help these industries embed sustainability into their operations without overhauling their entire supply chains. #mineralcarbonation #myrtle #ccu #mcicarbon Significantly, MCi Carbon received a further $14.5 million Carbon Capture Technologies Program (CCTP) grant from the Australian Government in August. The company has been continuously supported by government funding for over a decade, with 11 consecutive years of grants, representing what will be a 15-year partnership with Australian government bodies. This sustained bipartisan support reflects the confidence in our technology and the belief that Myrtle will be a cornerstone in Australia’s clean technology future. The project will also expand our plant’s capabilities, allowing us to process a broader range of feedstocks and provide decarbonization pathways for industries in Australia and around the globe. Beyond its technical capabilities, Myrtle symbolises our home-grown innovation, the belief in a circular economy, and climate hope. It serves as a beacon of what’s possible when cutting-edge technology, industry collaboration, and government support converge to address the climate crisis.

Latest Publication Alert in the Journal of Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy# In our quest to advance a cleaner environment and sustainable system, we unveiled an innovative approach to tackling heavy metal contamination in landfill leachate. Magnetic biochar nanocomposite was synthesized from oil palm fronds, demonstrating a highly efficient method for removing copper (II) ions from wastewater. With an impressive adsorption capacity of 63.45 mg/g and a 96.3% removal efficiency, this biochar proves to be a sustainable and cost-effective solution for addressing toxic metal pollution. The magnetic biochar can be reused efficiently, maintaining 85.92% of its adsorption capacity after five cycles. ✅ This research opens new possibilities for wastewater treatment using renewable biomass waste, contributing to cleaner, safer water systems. This breakthrough not only addresses environmental pollution but also highlights the potential of biochar nanocomposites for broader industrial applications. https://lnkd.in/dxXFYqts #Sustainability #WastewaterTreatment #EnvironmentalProtection #CleanTech #Biochar #HeavyMetals

The demand for #CO2 as a feedstock for zero-emission synthetic fuels and atmospheric CO2 removal is increasing, driving the need for innovative CO2 capture solutions. While the European Union and the United States have different CO2 consumption patterns, both regions offer promising opportunities for CO2 capture, especially through biomethane production. In the European Union, where the current CO2 demand is 41 million tons per year, #biomethane production provides a renewable alternative to traditional #CO2capture methods. With the potential to reach approximately 124 million tons annually by 2050, biomethane emerges as a sustainable solution to meet the growing demand for CO2, particularly in the food and beverage sector (as mentioned in our previous publication). Conversely, in the United States, although the food and beverage sector is a significant CO2 consumer, the oil refining and petrochemical industry is the primary user of CO2. Despite these consumption differences, the U.S. market offers significant opportunities for biomethane production, driven by historical factors and abundant domestic oil and gas resources. As we navigate the changing landscape of CO2 capture, it is crucial to recognize the economic potential of biomethane as a biogenic CO2 source. Join IRBISIO | Cleantech Infrastructure Fund as we explore industry development and investment prospects, uncovering the transformative role of biomethane in bridging the gap between CO2 capture opportunities in Europe and the United States. #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability #US #EU #GreenEconomy #DAC #CleanTech #CleanTechInfrastructureFund #Irbisio

1️⃣ tonne of biochar = 3️⃣ revenue streams! In my previous post, I briefly explained how 1 tonne of biochar can generate revenue from selling: 1️⃣ biochar product itself, 2️⃣ carbon credits for every tonne of biochar produced. Now, I’m adding one more revenue source to the mix! 3️⃣ Carbon credits per MWh of electricity produced using the heat and byproducts generated from pyrolysis. 🔥💡Sounds too good to be true? Ask me about it! But here is the catch: There are critical requirements set by carbon platforms—such as ensuring sustainable feedstock, pyrolysis efficiency, and biochar quality. Companies that skip these steps might miss out on these lucrative opportunities. Plan early, and maximize your project's carbon credit potential. Your timing is perfect to get started! Don’t leave it to chance. Feel free to reach out for any questions! #Biochar #CarbonCredits #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #CO2 #Climatechange #climateaction #CDR

Big problems demand big solutions. 👉 Learn more about ammonia's role in the climate transition: https://lnkd.in/e2t3pHbC 👉 Learn about future growth forecasts of the ammonia market: https://lnkd.in/epbkQ42T 👉 More about who we are: https://lnkd.in/efcimM9s Clean ammonia has a role in different energy transition sectors: fertiliser, fuel, energy, and chemicals. This makes it a potential catalyst, able to influence multiple sectors simultaneously. Ammonia is the backbone of global food systems, but it is also the most polluting chemical industrial process on our planet in terms of CO2 emissions. Decarbonising ammonia production is an important lever that could eliminate 2% of current global emissions. A recent report by Systemiq, University of Exeter [1], identifies green ammonia as one of three “super-leverage points” that “could trigger a cascade of tipping points for zero-carbon solutions in sectors covering 70% of global greenhouse gas emissions”.  Introducing Nium's minions... Our patent-pending solution, "The Mighty Minion" is on a mission to change the way we produce ammonia globally. By synthesising ammonia on-site with a revolutionary nano catalyst, we eliminate the need for fossil fuels, reducing both pressure and temperature in the catalysis process. The best part: The Minion reactor is 1 meter long and modular so can cope with any scale. That means the ability to make green Ammonia on-site at the flick of a switch — it means low hassle and low emission Green Ammonia on demand. Ammonia. On Demand. On Site. Without the Carbon Emissions. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dUEfMmtv 💚 #greensolutions #climatesolutions #climatetech #ammonia #alternativeenergy #alternativefuel #climate #greentech #cleanammonia #Greeninvestments #climateinvestments #climatecompany #nium #wearenium

With growing awareness of environmental concerns, there's thousands of climate causes we have the option of supporting - But which ones truly move the needle and make a difference? Ammonia is the most polluting chemical process in the world, but we rely on ammonia for around 50% of global food cultivation. Replacing the current Haber-Bosch derived global ammonia market with Nium’s cleaner alternative can eliminate: • 1-2% of global CO2 emissions from agriculture • A further 3% from shipping + expediting the replacement of grey hydrogen with green hydrogen around the world. When looking at ammonia as an energy vector, Clean ammonia has the potential to eliminate 6 GtCO2/year by 2050. In terms of emissions reduction clean ammonia is an archimedes lever - a chance for massive impact at a critical time. It's exciting to be working on a project with such massive global potentials for change. If you're interested in knowing more about Nium, feel free to send me a message and I can pass on more info or connect you with the team. 💚 #Climate #carbon #decarbonise #climateaction #greensolutions #climatesolutions

🌍 Today marks the inaugural #CarbonRemovalDay! #Biochar isn't just a product of biomass waste; it's a powerhouse in the #carbon removal landscape as a proven method for removing carbon for hundreds to thousands of years. By locking carbon into a stable form, biochar contributes to long-term carbon removal, improves soil health, promotes sustainability in agricultural systems, revolutionizes materials in the built environment, and more. Want to learn more? Dive into some IBI resources on biochar as a carbon removal solution: 📑 Biochar can remove up to 6% of global emissions annually. Read the 2023 study: https://lnkd.in/gR_KPQ3w 🔗 Manual for Biochar Carbon Removal https://lnkd.in/gh2B7nwa 🗺 Global Biochar Activities Map – add your project today! https://lnkd.in/gUR4gs2q Don't forgot to visit the Carbon Removal Day website for more ideas: https://lnkd.in/es3ACHmZ #ClimateSolutions #CarbonRemoval Biochar Today Carbon Herald