DNA-Driven Traceability System for a More Sustainable Textile Industry
The Turkish start-up DNACotton is one of the five finalists in the ISC3 Innovation Challenge 2024, focusing on “Innovations in Sustainable Chemistry for Textiles” – Next week they will pitch their ideas at the ISC3 Investor Forum as part of the Impact Festival in Frankfurt.As concerns grow regarding production methods, waste of resources and the fast fashion, consumers increasingly seek transparency about the origins of their clothing, the manufacturing processes involved and the materials utilized. Achieving seamless traceability from raw material sourcing to retail, along with effective
Ten groundbreaking start-ups are set to showcase their innovative ideas at the ISC3 Investor Forum, culminating in the Award Ceremony for the Innovation Challenge 2024, with a prize of €25,000.What can attendees expect from this year’s Investor Forum of the International Sustainable Chemistry Collaborative Centre (ISC3)? Innovations range from leather alternative made from fruit waste in Mexico, to advanced textile recycling processes from Sweden, PFAS-free textile membrane from Switzerland, bio-based and biodegradable textile and leather chemicals developed in India, and unique genetic
The start-up Polybion from Mexico is one of the five finalists in the ISC3 Innovation Challenge 2024 on the topic “Innovations in Sustainable Chemistry for Textiles” – We present the start-ups in an exclusive series. In October, they will pitch their ideas at the ISC3 Investor Forum as part of the Impact Festival in Frankfurt.Most consumer goods made from leather are still traditionally of animal origin but are now often also produced artificially from crude oil. Today, both production processes face numerous challenges in terms of sustainability and the circular economy. They generally
Swiss company Dimpora AG is one of the five finalists in the ISC3 Innovation Challenge 2024 on the topic "Innovations in Sustainable Chemistry for Textiles" – In October, they will pitch their ideas at the ISC3 Investor Forum during the Impact Festival in Frankfurt.Waterproof clothing is essential for anyone who spends a lot of time outdoors. Whether hiking, cycling, skiing, or simply going for a walk, the right gear can make the difference between an exhilarating outdoor experience and a wet, uncomfortable memory. However, in recent years, the waterproof properties of membranes in outdoor
The Start-up Renasens from Sweden is one of the 5 finalists on the ISC3 Innovation Challenge 2024 on the topic of ‘Innovations in Sustainable Chemistry for Textiles’ – In October, they will pitch their ideas at the ISC3 Investor Forum as part of the Impact Festival in Frankfurt.The growing world population, not least in connection with fast fashion, has led to a massive increase in textile production and thus textile waste. According to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP
Specialty Paper Manufacturer to Open Competence Center in Turkey and the Middle East in January 2025Personalized customer service, technical support, and forward-thinking consulting – Felix Schoeller is now offering its full range of services for its premium specialty papers directly to customers in Turkey and the Middle East. The new service and consulting hub in Istanbul will begin operations on January 1, 2025. The globally active family-owned company announced this ahead of the Intermob trade fair in Istanbul.With this new location, Felix Schoeller is once again strengthening business
The start-up SCHUTZEN from India is one of the five finalists of the ISC3 Innovation Award 2024 on the topic of “Innovations in Sustainable Chemistry for Textiles”According to the United Nations Environment Programmes (UNEP) at 10%, the fashion industry is the second largest contributor to environmental pollution in the world after the oil industry. One reason for this are water-intensive manufacturing processes using chemicals, which lead to global warming and toxic
Specialty paper manufacturer presents flexible, recyclable solutions for the future at FACHPACK 2024Developing paper for sustainable solutions that make life better. This is what Felix Schoeller stands for with its brand promise PAPER MADE FOR LIFE. Therefore, the specialty paper manufacturer is also breaking new ground in packaging with recyclable FlexPaper and PrimePaper – without any compromise on flexibility, printability and high-quality coating. Visitors of FACHPACK will be able to experience the benefits of the innovative product portfolio live at the Exhibition Centre Nuremberg from
The ISC3 has selected it`s finalists for the Innovation Challenge in Sustainable Chemistry and TextilesThe finalists of the €25,000 5th ISC3 Innovation Challenge, which was looking for innovations in the fields of Sustainable Chemistry and Textiles, have been announced! A jury of 23 international experts selected the five finalists from a large number of outstanding applications from all over the world. This year, the International Sustainable Chemistry Collaborative Centre (ISC3) called on start-ups to apply with innovative solutions from all fields related to
Significant Success of Start-ups Presented by ISC3 at ACHEMA 2024Sustainable Chemistry provides solutions to the challenges faced by the process industry. Sustainable textile dyes, alternatives to microplastics, innovative recycling technologies, and AI-supported applications are becoming increasingly important. This is one of the outcomes of ACHEMA 2024. Another key takeaway: Start-ups like Vienna Textile Lab (Austria), BIOWEG (Germany), Plastale (Egypt), Mavisol (Netherlands), and Banyan Nation (India) can make a significant global contribution with their innovative ideas and developments.
Felix Schoeller together with other European decor paper producers has welcomed the European Commission's decision to launch an anti-dumping investigation into the imports of decor paper originating from China.Felix Schoeller together with other European decor paper producers has welcomed the European Commission's decision to launch an anti-dumping investigation into the imports of decor paper originating from China. The investigation, initiated today, is a response to a complaint jointly lodged by the Osnabrück-based specialty paper manufacturer and three other major European decor paper
ISC3 presents innovative solutions of fourteen start-ups at ACHEMAFrom textile dyes derived from microorganisms, to image processing and learning systems for PET preforms, to the conversion of organic waste into biodegradable products – the innovative ideas presented by the International Sustainable Chemistry Collaborative Centre (ISC3) at this year's ACHEMA in Frankfurt from 10 to 14 June are as diverse as Sustainable Chemistry itself. In total, fourteen start-ups will be on hand to present their solutions for a sustainable world.
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Director of the Research & Education Hub at ISC3 accepts the Federal President's invitation to Bellevue Palace in BerlinAt the invitation of Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and the German Federal Environmental Foundation (DBU), Prof. Klaus Kümmerer will represent the International Sustainable Chemistry Collaboration Center (ISC3) at the “Week of the Environment” (German: Woche der Umwelt) event on 4 and 5 June 2024 in Berlin. As part of the innovation show with 190 exhibitors, more than 70 specialist forums and exciting discussions with high-ranking experts, the Director of the
Due to continuing cost increases, Felix Schoeller is planning price increases for its digital media products. The speciality paper manufacturer will inform its partners and customers separately about the necessary measures.
Specialty paper manufacturer responds to sharply rising raw material pricesFelix Schoeller, a global specialty paper manufacturer based in Osnabrück (Germany), is adjusting the prices of its decor papers that are produced from April 1, 2024, onwards. This is due to the recent sharp rise in pulp prices. The company will inform its customers personally about further details through their sales contacts.
Specialty paper manufacturer presents five solutions at FESPA 2024 as consistent demonstration of the brand promise PAPER MADE FOR LIFEFelix Schoeller is fulfilling its PAPER MADE FOR LIFE brand promise with five sustainable product solutions at this year's FESPA Global Print Expo (19-22.03.2024) in Amsterdam. The new TRANSFER DT paper with 67 percent less plastic is a sustainable addition to the transfer films in the product portfolio; the S-RACE® TERRA sublimation paper made of 65 percent recycled fibres, the SCM pro terra and the polyethylen-free ULTRA green photo paper are the
International Sustainable Chemistry Collaborative Centre congratulates its Head of the Research & Education Hub.Great honour for professor Klaus Kümmerer. The renowned scientist from Leuphana University Lüneburg (Germany) and Director of the Research & Education Hub of the International Sustainable Chemistry Collaborative Centre (ISC3) was awarded the Federal Cross of Merit on Ribbon yesterday in Hanover (Germany). Prof. Kümmerer received the highest award of the Federal Republic of Germany for the development of the benign-by-design approach, his decades of research
ASSMANN takes over leading English manufacturer of room-in-room systemsASSMANN Büromöbel GmbH & Co. KG has completed its takeover of the British Frem Group Screens Limited. The Melle-based family business acquired the remaining 26 percent of shares in one of England’s leading manufacturers of room-in-room systems at the beginning of December. Now renamed SPACEMANN, the company will operate as an independent development and production facility with a clear differentiation to the sales subsidiary ASSMANN Office Furniture Ltd. All of the approximately 40 employees have kept their jobs.
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Schutzen Chemical Group inspired by ISC3 for Sustainable Chemistry – Start-up wins ISC3 Innovation Award 2023If South Mumbai is flooded in seven years, 20 million people will lose their homes. The number of cases of cancer in children will rise by 37 percent this year. The mountains of garbage in his homeland are getting bigger and bigger. As one of eight finalists in the Innovation Challenge 2023 of the International Sustainable Chemistry Collaborative Centre (ISC3), Raj Tanna
BIOWEG becomes the first startup to join Bayer at its Monheim am Rhein LifeHubBuilding on its commitment to innovation and collaboration within the European innovation ecosystem, BIOWEG, a pioneering German biotech and material science startup replacing fossil fuel-based ingredients, announces a partnership with Bayer. This partnership will be focused on the development and testing of sustainable formulation materials for seed coatings and the encapsulation of controlled-release plant protection products that are bio-based and bio-degradable. Bayer and BIOWEG signed a Memorandum of
ISC3 is looking for innovative solutions in the field of Sustainable Chemistry for textiles - Innovation Challenge 2024 endowed with 25,000 eurosWhich innovative ideas in Sustainable Chemistry have the potential to improve the textile sector? This is the question posed by the International Sustainable Chemistry Collaborative Centre (ISC3) in the Innovation Challenge 2024. Start-ups and innovators from all over the world can now apply with their answers and solutions in the field of Sustainable Chemistry for the annual ISC3 innovation competition, which is once again endowed with a total of
ISC3 connects international start-ups and investors at the fifth World Chemicals Conference (ICCM5) - Indian start-up Schutzen wins ISC3 Innovation ChallengeWhat does it take to establish and maintain sustainability as a measurable value for companies? What conditions need to be created for ideas in Sustainable Chemistry to flourish? And which start-ups worldwide promise the greatest impact in this field with their innovations? These and other central questions about innovations for Sustainable Chemistry were answered at the Investor Forum 2023 of the International Sustainable Chemistry
30 Start-ups present their ideas at the ISC3 Investor Forum – final pitch for the Innovation Challenge 2023 worth EUR 25,000Leather made from microorganisms instead of animal skin produced in Peru. A material made from locally sourced starch as a sustainable alternative to single-use plastic packaging from Colombia. Sunglasses made from recycled chip bags in India. Skin and hair care products based on proteins extracted from fish waste from Ethiopia. These are four of the innovative ideas with which 18 Start-ups live on site and a total of 30 online are presenting their ideas and themselves