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The Estonian University of Life Sciences has its own Green Asphalt section now - the first university in the Baltics. 🛣 Estonian University of Life Sciences decided to use a lignin-based green asphalt solution at the university`s Rõhu experimental station. The new access road to Rõhu Gardens replaces up to 25% of traditional bitumen with Fibenol LIGNOVA™, reducing the use of fossil materials. 🌧 In addition to the green asphalt, a rain garden is being constructed to manage water flow and purify rainwater, showcasing environmentally friendly infrastructure. This project not only marks a substantial step towards reducing the infrastructure footprint but also provides valuable learning and research opportunities for students and scientists. 🌍 Linnar Pärn, the development manager of the Estonian University of Life Sciences, acknowledged that this is a clear step for the university to reduce its infrastructure footprint. 'We aim to incorporate more innovative solutions and educational tools in developing our infrastructure,' said Pärn." This is a great collaborative effort where innovation, science, and entrepreneurship meet at the local level. *** Esimese ülikoolina Balti riikides kasutame oma taristu arendamisel roheasfalti! 🌍 Keskkonna säästmiseks, ülikooli taristupõhise jalajälje vähendamiseks ja uute tehnoloogiate katsetamiseks võtame järjest kasutusele uusi innovaatilisi lahendusi. 🛣 Ehitame oma Rõhu aeda roheasfaldiga juurdepääsutee ja platsi. Selles asendatakse bituumen 15–25% ulatuses puidupõhisest biomassist Fibenoli katsetehases toodetud keskkonnasäästliku materjali ligniiniga LIGNOVA™, et vähendada fossiilse materjali kasutamist.  🌧 Lisaks rajame Rõhu aia parkla juurde vihmapeenra, mis aitab reguleerida veerežiimi ning vett puhastada. See on varustatud mõõteseadmetega ning pakub seega maaülikooli veemajanduse üliõpilastele praktilist kogemust veeinseneriõppes ja teistelgi erialadel. Ülikool on sellistele õpet, teadust ja innovatsiooni lõimivatele koostööprojektidele erasektoriga rõõmuga avatud!

Heading off for a little summer break to reflect on what has been achieved with the Fibenol team over the last 8 years in enabling industrial defossilisation of chemicals and materials production. It's time to clear and open mind for new perspectives and innovations ahead. #defossilisation It's clear that defossilisation is a long journey, but it definitely is a one-way track. In the past year alone, we sent out globally 1078 samples from 100g to 1-ton scale to 365 unique partners, including Universities, R&D institutes, Start-ups, SMEs, and large corporates. They are all seeking sustainable alternatives to address their #SCOPE3 emissions reduction to reach #NetZero targets. I will return in August with fresh energy and ideas to make a final push for 2024. We are well set to make it a year remembered in history books as the year when woody biomass #biorefineries derived sustainable raw materials were converted from niche to standard! One hint from the picture—our #Lignova #lignin is been made available for bulk truck deliveries as dry powder, allowing a switch to fully automatic industrial solutions. Enjoy Summer and stay tuned! #GreenDeal #innovation #sustainability #environment #industry #partnerships

🍃 Our Laaneserva development in Viimsi has become Estonia's first residential area featuring eco-friendly asphalt! This green asphalt solution was developed in collaboration with Fibenol, a company that produces lignin to replace the fossil-based binder bitumen in asphalt. "Capital Mill is always seeking sustainable solutions because we understand that our development activities have a profound impact on both today's society and future generations. Our collaboration with Fibenol on the installation of green asphalt is part of our long-term strategy to incorporate environmentally friendly solutions whenever possible. Small steps collectively create significant change, and we need to address this today, not tomorrow. As a developer, it is our duty to create an environment that supports a holistic and sustainable lifestyle. This responsibility drives us to constantly seek and implement innovations. The cooperation with Fibenol in taking these steps has been smooth and enjoyable," comments Kaarel Loigu, CEO of Capital Mill. Check out the video to learn more about what green asphalt is and why its installation marks a significant step forward in residential development. A heartfelt thank you to Ivo Jaanisoo, Deputy Secretary General for Living Environment and Circular Economy at the Kliimaministeerium / Ministry of Climate of Estonia, Reet Nõmmoja, External Resources Coordinator at Fibenol, and our construction manager Taavi Kiisk for providing detailed insights into this project! Special thanks also go to Liisa Rohila, Kätlin Sasse, NOBE team, and everyone involved in making this project a success. #Sustainability #GreenDevelopment #EcoFriendly #Innovation #GreenAsphalt #FutureGenerations #SustainableLiving #ClimateAction #CircularEconomy #SustainableConstruction #EnvironmentalImpact #GreenBuilding #EcoInnovation #ResponsibleDevelopment #CapitalMill #Fibenol #SustainableSolutions

📣 COUNTLESS partner introductions – Fibenol 🌿📣🌍 Fibenol is our second feedstock provider in the project: they provide the LIGNOVA™ lignin which will be depolymerised by VITO and valorised in later processing steps. Fibenol's LIGNOVA™ is unique due to its Sunburst pre-treatment process, enabling the production of high-purity lignin with a low ecological footprint, no sulfur smell, and suitability for a wide range of applications using lower-quality certified hardwood as input material for the process. Fibenol plays a crucial role in the COUNTLESS_project as a raw material provider, helping to demonstrate the continuous conversion of lignin into platform chemicals at industrially relevant conditions, produce and showcase construction and cosmetics products using lignin-based chemicals, and utilise digital tools for process monitoring and decision support. 📅 Stay tuned as we introduce all our project partners over the coming weeks. 🌐 Read more about the project: https://lnkd.in/eByBdhnd 🌲 #Bioeconomy #Lignin 🍃 #COUNTLESS_Project #Sustainability🌳 Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) VITO Bloom Biorenewables Braskem CLIB - Cluster Industrielle Biotechnologie Daren Labs Fibenol ifeu - Institut für Energie- und Umweltforschung Heidelberg gGmbH Kastamonu Entegre SOPREMA Entreprises Universiteit Utrecht VTT

🌿 A new era of biorefinery in Latvia 🌿 Today, on June 18, 22 companies and organizations signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a new #biorefinery ecosystem in Latvia, which is crucial in advancing the #bioeconomy. ✍️ The MoU fosters good governance and initiatives to create new value chains from locally sourced bio-based materials, focusing on final products in Latvia. 🌱📈 The bioeconomy is currently the most significant contributor to Latvia's manufacturing industry. In 2023, its total exports reached €7.86 billion, nearly doubling since 2014. This sector supports 125,000 jobs and holds immense potential for furthering Latvia's economic development. 💬 "Bioeconomy is Latvia's natural advantage. As a new knowledge-intensive industry, biorefinery provides us with vast development opportunities in attracting investments and increasing the volume of exports to 80% of the gross domestic product," said Raivis Bremsmits, Director General of the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia (LIAA). ✨💼 We have previously reported on several projects that will significantly contribute to the sector's development. These include ASNS Ingredient's pea protein plant in Jelgava, which will begin construction in October, and Fibenol's plan to invest up to €700 million in biorefinery development in Latvia. 🙌 Latvia's vibrant biorefinery sector is set for continuous growth, offering an excellent opportunity for foreign investors! More 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dNYTGeBt Ekonomikas ministrija/ Ministry of Economics | Latvijas Investīciju un attīstības aģentūra - LIAA | Ministry of Agriculture of Republic of Latvia | Izglītības un zinātnes ministrija | Klimata un enerģētikas ministrija/Ministry of Climate and Energy | Finanšu ministrija/ Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Latvia | Satiksmes ministrija / Ministry of Transport | Rīgas Tehniskā universitāte (Riga Technical University) | University of Latvia (Latvijas Universitāte) | Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies | Vidzemes Augstskola / Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences | Latvian State Institute of Wood Chemistry | Baltic Studies Centre | Institute of Agricultural Resources and Economics | Institute of Food Safety, Animal Health and Environment “BIOR” | Institute for Environmental Solutions (IES) | ALOJAS | Biolat | Bio-Venta SIA | Fibenol | ASNS Ingredient | Field and Forest #InvestinLatvia #MoU #MemorandumofUnderstanding

🌱 Bio-economics is developing rapidly in Latvia, significantly contributing to the Latvian manufacturing industry! 🛠️   🛣 For the first time in Latvia, a 400-meter bio-asphalt road has been laid on the A2 motorway near Bergi. Spearheaded by Vianova LTD, this project aims to develop bio-asphalt using lignin, a renewable biopolymer produced by Fibenol, to replace traditional bitumen.   🔬 The project will also conduct research, develop at least two sustainable bio-asphalt blends, and introduce at least two new bitumen-replacing biopolymer asphalt concrete products.   🎯 One of the biggest challenges in road construction is replacing non-renewable resources. Eliminating the fossil raw material bitumen can achieve the highest intensity requirements set out in standards and specifications. Lignin is also better for the environment and creates fewer emissions.   🙌 The initial results of the 400-meter bio-asphalt road test will be available in about six months; however, this eco-friendly solution is already attracting strong interest from private investors. More 🔗 https://lnkd.in/em5x6xcp #InvestinLatvia #bioeconomy