19 March 202418 March 2024 BioReCer’s Policy Brief Advocates for Valorisation and Use of Organic Residues to Drive European Bioeconomy BioReCer's recommendations urge policymakers to prioritise the utilisation of sustainable organic residues to reduce reliance on fossil feedstocks and mitigate associated greenhouse gas emissions
Industrial food processing residues and wastes as high-value feedstocks NNFCC has undertaken several projects looking at biomass feedstock availability in the UK, with a particular focus on industrial food processing residues and wastes in many cases
Marktrecherche: Abbaubare Biokunststoff-Produkte für naturnahe Anwendungen BioSinn Projekt liefert Übersicht zu marktverfügbaren, biologisch abbaubaren Produkten in den Bereichen Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Haushalt, Fischerei sowie GaLa- und Geobau
The Bioeconomy 500 for 2024 Includes Advanced Biofuels USA Executive Director and Board Members The Bioeconomy 500 honors scientists, engineers, policy makers, financiers, project developers, feedstock pioneers, offtakers, advocates and supply-chain and distribution partners
Kaffe Bueno Secures €6.2 Million in Series A Round led by global biorefinery leader Borregaard Borregaard has shown an interest in Kaffe Bueno's unique approach to coffee biorefining and increased market demand for high-performing biobased solutions
18 March 202413 March 2024 Making LEGO® Bricks More Sustainable The Group's ambition is to make LEGO products from materials that are renewable and recycled - and the most they want is not yet available
Lego investiert mehr in nachhaltige Werkstoffe Lego will 2024 und 2025 doppelt so viel in Entwicklung und Anwendung nachhaltiger Werkstoffe investieren wie 2023. Ein weiterer Weg ist Massenbilanzierung
Pioniere bei der Skalierung der e-Fuel Produktion in Chile INERATEC sucht jetzt strategische Partnerschaften mit lokalen und internationalen Interessengruppen, die am Bau solcher e-Fuel Anlagen und der Abnahme der nachhaltig produzierten Brennstoffe interessiert sind
Leading the charge in Ramping-up e-Fuel production in Chile INERATEC now actively seeks strategic partnerships with local and international stakeholders interested in the construction of these state-of-the-art e-Fuel plants and the off-take of sustainable fuels produced
Biotech fashion takes naturally sourced textiles literally As fashion weeks in both the U.S. and Europe come to a close, it begs the question of staying fashionable and environmentally friendly
The biotechnology revolution in textile dyeing Biotechnology holds the potential to revolutionize textile dyeing by utilizing biopigments, biodegradable dyes, and fermentative dyeing methods as alternatives to synthetic options
15 March 202414 March 2024 EU-funded project PYSOLO: Website launched! PYSOLO – Making use of concentrated solar power for biomass pyrolysis: new paths for a climate-neutral Europe
Collaboration between BRAIN Biotech and AMSilk: Protein engineering successfully improves structural proteins for performance materials Both companies pursue a common strategic goal: of building a more sustainable future through bio-based solutions in the textile industry
Zusammenarbeit von BRAIN Biotech und AMSilk: Protein-Engineering verbessert erfolgreich Strukturproteine für Performance Materials Beide Unternehmen wollen einen bedeutenden Beitrag zu einer nachhaltigeren Zukunft durch biobasierte Lösungen für die Textilindustrie leisten
UBQ Materials and Plastribution Seal Distribution Partnership to Accelerate Sustainable Materials Transformation New Agreement Will Establish UBQ’s Presence in UK and Ireland, Enabling Companies to Measurably Improve Products’ Sustainability Through UBQ’s Materials Portfolio
Cosmetic industry sustainability driven by Total Energies Corbion and Sulapac Today, recycled biodegradable biopolymers, such as rPLA, stand as a commercially viable option, boasting a quality on par with virgin material
Nachhaltigkeit in der Kosmetikindustrie vorangetrieben durch Total Energies Corbion und Sulapac Heutzutage gelten recycelte, biologisch abbaubare Biopolymere wie rPLA als kommerziell realisierbare Option und weisen eine Qualität auf, die der von Neumaterialien ebenbürtig ist
Four perspectives on how Europe can scale its bioeconomy Only high volume substitutes at reasonable cost can set biobased products on a course to cutting petrochemicals, but the industry is still far from this position
14 March 202410 March 2024 The PROSPLIGN project: Fundacion MEDINA participates as a partner in the launch of a €3.4 Million Project on Lignin Bioprospecting Kicking off a €3.4 Million Project on Lignin Bioprospecting
Neues EU-Projekt gestartet Hauptziel des Projekts PROSPLIGN ist die Erforschung des bioaktiven Potenzials von Lignin – einem natürlichen, reichlich vorhandenen und nachhaltigen Biopolymer
X-BATT Unveils Groundbreaking Bio-Derived Composite Anode Materials for Lithium-Ion Batteries Coffee has helped power people for years. Now, coffee and other bio-based resources may help power lithium-ion batteries, thanks to breakthrough technology from X-BATT®
Eco-Products Launches Veridian™ Line to Address Composter Contamination Challenges First-of-its-kind collection aligns with new labeling rules in Washington state and Colorado
Balrampur Chini Mills: Bau von Indiens erstem PLA-Werk Das Werk soll als Greenfield-Projekt nahe einer der bestehenden Zuckerfabriken von BCML errichtet werden und Zucker als Ausgangsstoff für die PLA-Produktion nutzen
PLAYMOBIL selects plant-based styrenics material from INEOS Styrolution for new sustainable toys PLAYMOBIL has confirmed that it has converted the production of all items in its toddler portfolio from traditional, fossil-based to at least 90% plant-based materials
Noch mehr Spielspaß für Kleinkinder: PLAYMOBIL weltweit erster großer Spielwarenhersteller mit pflanzenbasiertem Kunststoff im kompletten Kleinkindportfolio PLAYMOBIL hat pflanzenbasiertes Styrol von INEOS Styrolution für seine neueste Produktion gewählt
13 March 20248 March 2024 Bioplastic value chain partnership delivers new sustainable textiles TotalEnergies Corbion collaborates with Bluepha to create sustainable fibers using Luminy® PLA and Bluepha® PHA
Biokunststoff-Wertschöpfungskettenpartnerschaft liefert neue nachhaltige Textilien TotalEnergies Corbion arbeitet mit Bluepha zusammen, um nachhaltige Fasern aus Luminy® PLA und Bluepha® PHA herzustellen
Packaging: Council and Parliament strike a deal to make packaging more sustainable and reduce packaging waste in the EU The proposal establishes requirements to ensure that packaging is safe and sustainable, by requiring that all packaging is recyclable and that the presence of substances of concern is minimised
On its journey to make clothing that leaves no trace, The North Face taps the BOTTLE Consortium to scale biodegradable polyester alternative BOTTLE researchers to determine whether novel PHA fibers are fit for outdoor apparel that is easy to recycle and limits long-term microplastic pollution
Aiwanger: “Umweltschutz und erfolgreiches Wirtschaften sind kein Gegensatz” Vierter Förderaufruf für Produktionsanlagen für biobasierte Produkte wie etwa Kunststoffe aus Holz, Chemikalien aus Nebenprodukten der Landwirtschaft oder Produkte aus Reststoffströmen der Lebensmittelindustrie
Breaking the Cost Barrier on Biomanufacturing The Biden Administration has set a target of producing “at least 30% of the US chemical demand via sustainable and cost-effective biomanufacturing pathways” within 20 years
British cleantech Sonichem secures €1.4 million to convert sawdust into high-value bio-based chemicals The investment will be used to further develop its technology and finalise plans for a biorefinery plant — the first of its kind
Nachhaltige Verpackungen für die Zukunft Nachhaltige Lösungen für flexible Verpackungen standen im Fokus des 21. Inno-Meetings – hier die Zusammenfassung der Lösungen aus und mit Kunststoff
12 March 20247 March 2024 Start der Datenerhebung zum neuen Stoffstrombild Kunststoffe: Der Report zum Kunststoffmarkt in Deutschland Ausführliche Studie umfasst Daten zu Produktion, Verarbeitung, Verbrauch, Abfallaufkommen, Verwertung und Wiedereinsatz von Kunststoffen bis hin zum Wiedereinsatz der Rezyklate in Deutschland
Danimer Scientific Announces Successful Expansion of Rinnovo® Demonstration Plant Capacity Newly completed demonstration plant capacity will accelerate partnership testing
NENU2PHAR project: end of project after 42 months After 42 months of dedicated effort and collaboration among 17 partners, we are proud to announce the successful conclusion of the project
Syensqo expands its bio-based portfolio with a new MTM® epoxy prepreg A composite material choice that responds to sustainability goals in automotive
Does This Patent Signal a Turning Point in Sustainable Plastics? The new US patent for a “lignin-based bioplastic material” is restrictive in its wording, but the process has potential to be far-reaching
11 March 20246 March 2024 Current market study forecasts annual growth of 17% for bio-based polymers between 2023 and 2028. Demand from Asia and the USA in particular is driving growth, Europe is lagging behind New report released on the global bio‑based polymer market 2023 – a deep and comprehensive insight into a dynamically growing market
Aktuelle Marktstudie prognostiziert das jährliche Wachstum bio-basierter Polymere zwischen 2023 und 2028 auf 17%. Besonders die Nachfrage aus Asien und den USA treibt das Wachstum, Europa hinkt hinterher Neuer Bericht zum Weltmarkt für bio-basierte Polymere 2023 bietet einen tiefen und umfassenden Einblick in einen dynamisch wachsenden Markt
Kelheim Fibres presents latest developments on tampon absorption at the Cellulose Fibres Conference Leading experts will provide interesting insights into the correlation between the geometry of viscose fibres and the liquid absorption of tampons
Kelheim Fibres stellt neueste Entwicklungen zur Tampon-Absorption auf der Cellulose Fibres Conference vor Führende Experten bieten aufschlussreiche Einblicke in den Zusammenhang zwischen der Geometrie von Viskosefasern und der Flüssigkeitsaufnahme von Tampons
Insempra awarded Eurostars grant to develop fermentative biomelanin with a consortium of innovative European partners Insempra’s advanced technology platform enables the production of superior natural ingredients on an industrial scale to help the world’s leading brands transform their products
European Hydrogen Bank pilot auction: 132 bids received from 17 European countries The pilot auction under the European Hydrogen Bank, for renewable hydrogen production in Europe, has attracted 132 bids from projects located in 17 European countries
8 March 20247 March 2024 North Rhine-Westphalia government appoints Bioeconomy Council Strengthen the region as a bioeconomy centre and analyse the opportunities – research, innovation and technology and development of a bio-based sustainable economy
Current figures on the bioplastics market: IfBB presents “Biopolymers – facts and statistics 2023 Overview of current market-relevant and technical facts in the bioplastics sector, for example comparative market figures on individual materials, regions and applications, process routes, graphs on land use, resource and water consumption, diagrams on production capacities, geographical distribution and applications
Biokunststoffmarkt 2023: IfBB stellt mit der neuen Ausgabe von „Biopolymers – facts and statistics“ neue Zahlen vor Überblick der aktuellen marktrelevanten und technischen Fakten im Biokunststoffsektor: vergleichende Marktzahlen zu einzelnen Werkstoffen, Regionen und Anwendungen, Prozessrouten, Grafiken zu Agrarflächenbedarf, Ressourcen- und Wasserverbrauch, Diagramme zu Produktionskapazitäten, geographischer Verteilung und Anwendungen
Eunomia finds bioplastic shortcomings Consulting firm’s report lists lack of recycling infrastructure as one problematic aspect of polylactic acid bioresin