6 July 202230 June 2022 19 Millionen Flaschen Raps- und Sonnenblumenöl landen in Autotanks – täglich Laut einem Bericht der Organisation "Transport & Environment" sind in den letzten 5 Jahren 58 Prozent des gesamten europäischen Rapsöls und neun Prozent des gesamten Sonnenblumenöls im Tank von Autos und Lastwagen gelandet
The chemicals companies decarbonising with bio-feedstocks Organic feedstocks are essential in decarbonising the chemicals sector. We identify key trends and opportunities for a biobased transition in this key industry
Biotalys and Novozymes Enter into Partnership to Expand Opportunities for Evoca™ Biotalys, an agtech company protecting crops and food with protein-based biocontrol solutions, and Novozymes, a leader in biotech solutions, entered into a partnership to expand opportunities for Evoca, Biotalys’ first proprietary biocontrol
Während die Agrarförderung Rekordniveau erreicht, bleiben Reformen zum Klimaschutz und gegen Marktverzerrungen unerlässlich Die im Rahmen der EU-Agrarpolitik für Klimaschutzmaßnahmen eingesetzten Mittel sind zwar hoch, haben aber nicht zu einer Verringerung der Emissionen geführt, so ein neuer Bericht der Organisation für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung (OECD)
Support to agriculture has risen in response to global crises, while reforms to combat climate change and market distortions remain essential While EU agricultural spending for climate action is high, this has not brought emission reductions, says a new report by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
5 July 2022 The Biomass Utilisation Factor (BUF): A simple indicator to calculate circularity of biomass and bio-based products nova-Institute publishes a novel indicator that enables to capture the circularity of biomass under consideration of both the cascading use principle and the efficiency of the biomass utilisation
Unique value chain collaboration “Design4Circularity” achieves first circular cosmetics packaging concept Designed to be recycled again and again: colorless bottle with 100% Post-Consumer recyclate content (PCR), equipped with a printed deinkable full-body shrink sleeve
Herausragende ‚Design4Circularity‘ Wertschöpfungspartnerschaft setzt erstes Kreislaufkonzept für Kosmetikverpackungen um Konzipiert für wiederholtes Recycling: Farblose Flasche aus 100% Post-Consumer-Recyclat (PCR), mit bedruckter und entfärbbarer Full-Body-Schrumpfbanderole
Cities of the future may be built with algae-grown limestone Cement formed with biogenic limestone promises carbon-neutral concrete
Topsoe receives public funding for scaling up power-to-x solutions Topsoe is committed to lead the way to ensure the needed electrolyzer capacity is available in the near-term to help meet Danish and European Power-to-X and green hydrogen ambitions
EU ethanol sets new record for greenhouse-gas reduction, confirms importance to Europe’s energy independence Renewable ethanol from ePURE members reduced GHG emissions by 77% compared to fossil fuel in 2021, according to the latest audited producer data; ethanol refineries produced more feed than fuel
An exclusive interview with Mathieu Flamini, CEO GFBiochemicals ”The road to sustainability and the fight against climate change is a road from which there is no turning back”
4 July 20224 July 2022 nova Experts Introduced: Mika Plum, M.Sc. Mechanical Engineering Sustainability Department
Evonik launches sustainable liquid polybutadienes with POLYVEST® eCO With POLYVEST® eCO, Evonik’s Coating & Adhesive Resins business line has launched a new range of sustainable liquid polybutadienes
Evonik bringt mit POLYVEST® eCO nachhaltige Flüssig-Polybutadiene auf den Markt Mit POLYVEST® eCO hat die Evonik Business Line Coating & Adhesive Resins eine Reihe nachhaltiger flüssiger Polybutadiene auf den Markt gebracht
DRMdat: Datenhighway für die Forst- und Holzwirtschaft in Mitteleuropa Digitalisierung zur Forstwirtschaft 4.0 – grenzenlos, schnell & sicher
Merino wool bandages deliver breathable, biodegradable healing New Zealand's WoolAid says that its natural bandages are better for healing and better for the environment
FRIMO auf der JEC World 2022 in Paris Die Gruppe wird sich auch in diesem Jahr wieder als Werkzeug- und Ausrüstungslieferant für Komplettlösungen im Bereich der Composite-Anwendungen präsentieren
FRIMO at JEC World 2022 The Group will present itself again this year as a tool and equipment supplier for complete solutions in the field of composite applications
House passes biofuel infrastructure, E15 bill The legislation also extends the Reid vapor pressure (RVP) waiver to fuel blends containing more than 10 percent ethanol, including E15, creating a permanent legislative fix for year-round E15 sales in 2023 and beyond
1 July 202225 June 2022 Steigende Nachfrage nach umweltfreundlichen Isolierverpackungen Kompackt steigert seine Kapazitäten
Biobasierte Vliesstoffe in wiederverwendbaren Textilien – Kelheim Fibres gewinnt Techtextil Innovation Award In enger Zusammenarbeit mit dem STFI wurde eine innovative Vliesstoffkonstruktion entwickelt, die als eigenständige Lösung verwendet oder in eine Textilstruktur integriert werden kann
Opening the door to Bio-based Nonwovens in Reusable Textiles – Kelheim Fibres wins Techtextil Innovation Award In close cooperation with the STFI, the company developed nonwovens which can be used as a stand-alone solution or integrated into a textile structure
Natürlicher Superkleber aus heimischen Mistelbeeren Material auf Zellulosebasis könnte in der Biomedizin Anwendung finden
A biological super glue from mistletoe berries? Abundant, biodegradable and bio renewable plant holds promising possibilities
Phytonix: Converting CO2 Emissions into Sustainable Solar Chemicals & Fuels Phytonix has been diving headfirst into the world of synthetic biology to sustainably produce cleaner energy, utilizing photosynthetic microorganisms while reducing harmful CO2 emissions
30 June 202223 June 2022 U.S. Department of Energy Announces $39 Million for Research and Development to Turn Buildings Into Carbon Storage Structures Funding Will Support 18 Projects Aiming to Develop Building Materials that Decarbonize the Atmosphere
Sind Biokunststoffe eine Scheinlösung für die Plastikkrise? IfBB sieht in Biokunststoffen nicht das Problem, aber befürwortet im Rahmen der Kreislaufwirtschaft Mehrweglösungen und Recycling - kritisiert hingegen den unnötigen Einsatz von Kunststoffen
Stella McCartney to launch first Frayme handbag using mycelium After four years of development and around eight iterations, Stella McCartney is about to launch an initial small run of 100 Frayme handbags using a mycelium-based leather alternative, MYLO
Mit Insekten zur Kreislaufwirtschaft Fraunhofer IGB führt die InBiRa an, eine Projektstudie, mittels derer organische Reststoffe und Bioabfälle als wertvolle Rohstoffe über eine Bioraffinerie weiterverarbeitet werden können
BIC Annual Report 2021 About BIC’s new Business Plan, organised several webinars, commissioned and written informative or useful publications
Bioeconomy: Poised at a historic crossroads Beside shipping issues and energy disruption, business operations have been prevented by pandemic-related effects, supply chain tightness, higher demand as well as digitalisation, blockchains and AI
Emerson and Neste Engineering Solutions to Optimize Fintoil Biorefinery Operations for More Efficient, Sustainable Production Automation software and advanced digital technologies to maximize performance at world’s third-largest crude tall oil biorefinery, accelerating transition to cleaner fuels
Unilever & Genomatica’s palm oil alternatives, biobased World Cup soccer balls, mistletoe as natural glue, and more: The Digest’s Top 8 Innovations for the week of June 23rd In today’s Digest, check out these bioinnovations as well as mistletoe being used as natural glue, soybean based putting greens, and more…
29 June 20225 September 2022 Tech4Biowaste co-organises the ‘Pitch Perfect and Boost the European Bioeconomy 2022’ event in Brussels this September A one-day event of intense cross-border pitching, matchmaking and networking in the heart of Europe: 26 September 2022, 10 am – 5 pm, Sheraton Brussels Airport Hotel
Rutgers Scientist Develops Antimicrobial, Plant-Based Food Wrap Designed to Replace Plastic Starch-based fibers enhance protection and reduce spoilage
Forscher erfinden essbare Verpackungen für Obst und Gemüse Für in Plastik eingeschweißte Äpfel oder Avocados haben US-Wissenschaftler nun eine Alternative entwickelt. Die hält die Ware länger frisch und ist sogar erstaunlich billig
Global Bioenergies secures first order from Shell for testing volumes of bio-isobutene derivatives Company has focused its strategy on the bioproduction of isobutene as this molecule is one of the main building blocks in the world of chemistry
Global Bioenergies erhält ersten Auftrag von Shell für Testmengen von Bio-Isobuten-Derivaten Eine Umstellung auf erneuerbares Isobuten könnte in Zukunft bis zu 70% weniger CO2-Emissionen im Vergleich zum kohlenwasserstoffbasierten Äquivalent ermöglichen
Polymers: Transition to a Sustainable Future International and national regulations will aim to reduce reliance on single use plastics and to move society away from the traditional linear plastics economy
Chemical recycling: Towards a circular economy For most polymers the only possible approach is to break down the polymer chain through pyrolysis, which releases either monomers, such as ethylene, or light hydrocarbons like naphtha, to remake the polymers
The Finnish Bioeconomy Strategy: Sustainably towards higher value added Finland’s new economic strategy puts bioeconomy at a central place in the national plans
Geno and Unilever launch $120m venture to scale alternative to palm oil and fossil fuels Using Geno’s cutting-edge biotechnology, the venture aims to commercialize and scale plant-based alternatives to feedstocks like palm oil or fossil fuels, to make key ingredients used in everyday cleaning and personal care products
28 June 202221 June 2022 Neste, Covestro and SK geo centric cooperate to create value chain for renewable attributed MDI in APAC MDI is a key raw material for the manufacture of rigid polyurethane foam, which is a well-proven insulating material for buildings and used in the cold chain
Neste, Covestro und SK geo centric schaffen Wertschöpfungskette für massenbilanziertes, erneuerbares MDI in APAC MDI ist ein wichtiger Rohstoff für die Herstellung von Polyurethan-Hartschaum, der als bewährter Dämmstoff in Gebäuden und in Kühlketten zum Einsatz kommt
Bio-based Engineering Plastic DURABIO™ Adopted for the Front Grill of Suzuki S-CROSS Made from the renewable plant-derived raw material isosorbide, DURABIO™ is a bio-based engineering plastic with excellent properties compared to conventional engineering plastics
Position Paper: “Composting of packaging and products made from compostable or biodegradable plastics is no recycling” – Deutsche Umwelthilfe e.V. We like to note that biodegradable/compostable plastics could be made from renewable raw materials, but there are also many biobased plastics that are not degradable
Bestimmtes Licht lässt Biokunststoff zerfallen US-Wissenschaftler entwickeln neues recycelbares Material aus Abfall der Zellstoffproduktion
Laser coding for compostable NatureFlex™ films New exciting development in collaboration with Domino Printing Sciences from Cambridge, UK, a leading global developer and manufacturer of coding, marking, and printing technologies
Scottish Facility to Turn Plastic Waste Into Hydrogen Will chemical recycling solve our plastic waste problem?