“It is clear what needs to be done, the technologies exist and many companies are willing to invest in renewable solutions. What is missing now are smart policies to build the bridge between now and 2050 for companies to remain competitive in the sustainability transformation.”
This newsletter issue features Michael Carus, Founder and Managing Director, nova-Institut GmbH.
German physicist Michael Carus is founder and managing director of the nova-Institute and has worked for over 20 years in the field of bio- and CO2-based economy, researching biomass and CO2 feedstock, processes, chemical building blocks, polymers, plastics, fibers and composites. His broad career experience includes university faculty, journalist, systems manager, and managing director of the “European Industrial Hemp Association (EIHA)” as well as serving on numerous committees and associations. He is currently writing a book: “111 reasons to smoke cannabis.” In his free time he loves playing the French strategy game Risk, which he has played over 1,000 times with friends.
How did nova-Institut GmbH come into existence?
The nova-Institute was founded in early 1995 by 6 scientists as a spin-off of the Cologne Catalysis Institute, which went through difficulties, but eventually gave birth to various institutes in the Cologne area.
Can you explain what nova-Institut GmbH does?
With research and science-based consultancy, the nova-Institute helps companies and policymakers to free the large field of chemistry, plastics and the entire material world from fossil carbon. Building a new industry on renewable carbon, i.e. carbon from biomass, CO2 and recycling.
