2 September 202130 August 2021 Encina Appoints Sheida Sahandy as Chief Sustainability Officer Sahandy Joins Encina to Lead its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Efforts
Trotz Biontech nur ein Nischenmarkt – Die Hürden für die deutsche Biotech-Branche Die Branche hofft nach dem Biontech-Erfolg auf Schwung für die Entwicklung neuer Medikamente. Doch Finanzierung und Produktion sind in Deutschland schwieriger als in den USA
Just out: new report on bio-based chemicals, polymers and materials Developing bio-based chemicals, polymers and products in a sustainable manner allows for substantial new business opportunities
Das Verständnis der Enzymevolution ebnet den Weg für die grüne Chemie Wie die Evolution Designer-Enzyme leistungsfähiger macht und den Weg zu maßgeschneiderten Katalysatoren ebnet
Verwendung von Hefe zur Entwicklung alternativer petrochemischer Prozesse Die Integration von Zelltechnik und zellfreier Biosynthese könnte zu effizienten Wegen zur Energieversorgung führen
1 September 20211 September 2021 The success story of cellulose fibres continues – plastic bans drive innovation International Conference on Cellulose Fibres 2022, 2-3 February in Cologne, Germany and online – Call for Abstracts and Posters – 300 participants and 30 exhibitors are expected
„Wir glauben nicht mehr an fossile Treibstoffe“ – Containerriese bestellt mit Methanol angetriebene Schiffe A.P. Möller-Maersk ordert für mehr als eine Milliarde Euro acht Frachter, die mit CO2-freiem Methanol fahren. Analysten sehen darin einen Wettbewerbsvorteil gegenüber der Konkurrenz
Japan to limit business use of select plastic utensils A new law requires business operators to switch to biodegradable plastic alternatives or be prepared to charge customers for the use of single-use plastic items
Defining plastic – What is it and how should we change the way we conceive it? To efficiently tackle the plastic crisis, it’s time to shed light on some of the problematic definitions and myths around it
Heimische Schafwolle: Potenziale identifizieren und nutzen Aktuell wird das Potenzial heimischer Schafwolle zur Herstellung einiger Produkte nur unzureichend ausgeschöpft. Gerade für die gröberen Wollen finden die Schafhalter häufig nur schwer einen Abnehmer
Amyris launched Terasana Clinical to open up new avenues in sustainable skincare Terasana Clinical’s first skincare product, Clear + Control Healthy Skin Serum – the company claims – addresses dry skin, flaking, irritation and redness with its moisturizing and anti-inflammatory properties which are designed to clear and balance the skin’s appearance
31 August 202131 August 2021 New BBI JU and EU Horizon 2020-Project PERFECOAT – High Performance Bio-based Functional Coatings for Wood and Decorative Applications Project aims to develop and validate wood and decorative coatings with more than 25 % bio-based components
Circular economy at Kelheim Fibres Examples of innovation from raw material, product design and all the way to “end of life”
Kreislaufwirtschaft bei Kelheim Fibres Beispiele für Innovationen von Rohstoff, Produktdesign bis zu „End of life“
Regulation, consumer demand drive bionaphtha use in fuels, petchems Over the next three to five years, production could grow to anywhere between 500,000 mt/year and multiple millions of metric tons per year, depending on demand
30 August 202117 December 2024 RCI members advocate policy analysis and focused implementation of the renewable carbon strategy The Renewable Carbon Initiative is joining forces to pave the way for the transformation from fossil to renewable materials!
WoodCircus White Paper 2040 Event Ten key recommendations for circular woodworking industries in Europe
Belém, Brazil is ready to host the World BioEconomy Forum 2021 “There is no doubt that the bioeconomy in Brazil and throughout Latin America will be seen in a completely different light after this event in Belém,”
Stratasys Spearheading Sustainability for 3D Printing Industry to Advance More Mindful Manufacturing Stratasys becomes Founding Member of Additive Manufacturer Green Trade Association
New levoglucosenone derivative provides alternative to toxic chlorinated solvents A study using Circa’s renewable solvent Cyrene™ and new solvent Cygnet 0.0 showed that they have enhanced performance in the production of membranes, as well as when used as solvents in the bio-catalysed synthesis of polyesters
Weshalb die Rolle der Biotechnologie in Europa unterschätzt wird In den nationalen und europäischen Strategien zu technologischer Souveränität findet Biotechnologie nur in Nebensätzen statt. Das ist ein Fehler
27 August 202125 August 2021 lululemon Partners with Leading Sustainable Materials Innovator Genomatica to Bring Bio-Nylon to Products Renewably Sourced Materials to Help Replace Petrochemicals in Apparel for a Healthier Planet
lululemon invests in renewable materials For its polyester materials, lululemon aims to have at least 75% of its polyester sourced from recycled content by 2025 with a stretch goal of having their polyester materials 100% recycled-based
Biofibre: Neuer Biokunststoff mit Naturfasern für den 3D-Druck Auf der Fakuma 2021 präsentiert Biofibre einen Überblick über die nachhaltige Kunststoffpalette und beispielhafte daraus gefertigte Produkte
New projects for PBAT Underlining Zimmer’s leading position for polycondensation plants for biodegradable polymers
An interview. European Commission: “The bioeconomy can generate significant carbon savings to reduce EU’s GHG emissions by at least 55% by 2030” The European Commission’s latest Green Deal proposals strengthen the importance of the bioeconomy
Huue and Ginkgo Bioworks Partner to Accelerate Production of Sustainable Dyes Huue will leverage Ginkgo's platform to optimize microbe strains to accelerate production of its sustainable indigo dye, pioneering new models for product-focused startups to collaborate with Ginkgo
26 August 20219 September 2021 Conference on CO2-based Fuels and Chemicals 2022 – Call for Papers and Posters Take the chance and submit your abstract for a presentation or poster now!
An alternative for leather and synthetic leather TT succeeded in demonstrating continuous production of mycelium leather
25 August 202123 August 2021 Walmart Now Sells Eco-Friendly Bras Made from Sugarcane All of the products in the line—which also includes underwear—is made from 75 percent recycled materials
Popcorn! Packaging for the future? Forest scientists at Göttingen University develop plant-based, environmentally friendly material
Verpackungen aus Popcorn Forstwissenschaftler der Universität Göttingen entwickeln biobasiertes umweltschonendes Material
24 August 202124 August 2021 nova experts introduced: Freya Sautner (M.Sc.) Responsible for the dissemination and communication of several EU and BBI JU funded projects, Freya is also part of the nova press team
Back to nature: Flocus™ kapok is the zero impact alternative to the existing material applications in footwear Interview with Deoshree Bendre, a material designer who used the Flocus kapoc fibre for her graduation project
Batteries made from trees could help transform the future of electric travel Finnish Stora Enso uses a material found in the wood of our plants to produce sustainable battery power
Nouryon awarded 2021 EcoVadis Gold rating for its sustainability achievements Nouryon, a global specialty chemicals leader, has been awarded a Gold rating by EcoVadis for its sustainability achievements. This rating places Nouryon in the top 3% of more than 75,000 companies assessed by the global sustainability ratings provider
23 August 202118 August 2021 Kraig Biocraft Laboratories Completes Transition of Production Operations to Custom Designed Silk Rearing Facility Kraig Labs takes possession of silkworm rearing and breeding facility in the heart of Vietnamese agriculture district
Kraig Biocraft Laboratories provides Spider Silk Production Update The Company’s technology was designed to be a direct drop-in for traditional silk production systems and operations at Prodigy have demonstrated that its specialized silkworms can be easily raised using traditional methods
INCA Renewtech Signs Agreement with Genesis Products to Manufacture Bio-panels for RVs and Trucks and Secures Land in Elkhart County IN to Build Hemp-based Composites Manufacturing Operation
Bioprozess zur Umwandlung von Pflanzenmaterial in wertvolle Chemikalien entwickelt Ein Team von Wissenschaftlern an der University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign entwickelte einen Bioprozess mit Hilfe von gentechnisch veränderter Hefe, der Pflanzenmaterial, das aus Acetat und Xylose besteht, vollständig und effizient in hochwertige Bioprodukte umwandelt
REI launches partially biobased trail shoe Outdoor lifestyle brand REI Co-op has released two new athletic shoes featuring biobased and recycled materials
20 August 202119 August 2021 Study finds market potential for industrial and fuel ethanol in India In Washington, D.C., conclusions of a new study commissioned by the U.S. Grains Council show growing ethanol use in India has been linked to increased demand for sanitation products during the COVID-19 pandemic
Nils Björkman nominated as a new member of Avantium’s Supervisory Board His last position was Executive Vice President of all commercial operations of the Tetra Pak Group