29 March 202118 June 2021 BASF investiert in junges Biotechnologie-Unternehmen Bota Bio Industrielle Biologie-Plattform der nächsten Generation von Bota Bio ist eine Kombination aus Computer- und hochmoderner Biotechnologie
Univar Solutions and Novozymes partner to bring innovative, sustainable biotechnology products to customers in the United States and Canada Under the agreement, Novozymes will continue to utilize direct sales in addition to Univar Solutions’ strong distribution capability to address customers of all sizes
26 March 202118 June 2021 The Biocomposite Recycling Industry Group (BRIG) News from the first meeting
How will the Bioeconomy of the Future look like? The BioMonitor project released two policy briefs that focused on future-oriented scenarios developed for the analysis with the BioMonitor Model Toolbox. These scenarios present possible future development pathways for the European Bioeconomy by 2030 and by 2050
Chemicals and Materials for the Future: Renewable Materials Conference 2021 – Final Program Which renewable materials are solutions that meet the needs of future societies? As a response to this challenging question, nova-Institute has decided to unite all relevant industries in the new “Renewable Materials Conference”, May 18–20, 2021, featuring a unique concept to present all renewable material solutions at one event: bio-based, CO2-based and recycled.
BBI JU flagship projects: how new sustainable business models are boosting the bio-based industries across Europe With 11 flagship first-of-their-kind biorefineries funded across Europe, BBI JU is demonstrating the essential role of bio-based industries in the green recovery of Europe
Bioökonomie? So einfach wie nie mit AllThings.Bio EU-Projekt entwickelt Lernspiel und App zu Themen der Bioökonomie
HELM U.S. Corporation and Viridis Chemical Announce Global Marketing Partnership HELM will immediately assume the exclusive responsibility for global sales, marketing and logistics management for both of Viridis Chemical’s products
25 March 20219 September 2021 nova experts introduced: Achim Raschka (Dipl. biol.) Head of the Department of Technology and Markets and the biotechnology and green chemistry working group
Expert knowledge is required – nova needs you! The bio-based shares are based on expert knowledge and help us quantify the bioeconomic activities in various industries
EU planning staggered increase in use of green jet fuel The EU’s upcoming ReFuelEU proposal, aimed at cutting emissions in the aviation sector, will apply a staggered blending mandate for green jet fuel
BASF and the bubbling bio-surfactants market BASF recently signed two partnership agreements to expand its global leading position in the bio-based surfactants and actives market
AFYREN and Südzucker reach long term deal to supply factory producing biobased organic acids AFYREN secures procurement of sugar beet co-products, major feedstock for industrial-scale production of its sustainable chemicals
Nachhaltige Chemikalien aus nachwachsenden Rohstoffen Innovative Technologie ermöglicht vorteilhafte Produkte der Oleochemie
Recycle high-tech waste biologically Innovative biotechnological process extracts gallium from industrial wastewater
Hightech-Abfall biologisch recyceln Innovatives biotechnologisches Verfahren löst Gallium aus Industrieabwässern
From sawdust to ethanol and green chemicals Sekab will revolutionize the way we look at saw dust and soft wood residue
24 March 20219 September 2021 “Best CO2 Utilisation 2021″: The three winners of the innovation award are turning CO2 into methanol, cleaners, plastic packaging or surfactants CO2 has become famous in a sad way. Carbon Recycling International from Iceland, LanzaTech from USA and Covestro from Germany transform it into usable raw materials.
Utilising the sustainable potential of biofuels from cultivated biomass UFOP publishes the 4th report on global market supply
BASF strengthens its position in bio-surfactants for Personal Care, Home Care and Industrial Formulators with two distinct partnerships BASF has recently signed two distinct partnerships agreements to expand its global leading position in the bio-based surfactants and actives market
BASF stärkt mit zwei fokussierten Partnerschaften ihre Position bei Biotensiden für Personal Care, Home Care und Industrial Formulators Mit zwei kürzlich geschlossenen Partnerschaftsverträgen stärkt BASF ihre weltweit führende Position im Markt für biobasierte Tenside und Wirkstoffe
23 March 20217 June 2021 Mars Wrigley and Danimer Scientific Help Environmentally Conscious Consumers to Compost at Home by Developing Biodegradable Packaging from Natural Ingredients Innovative partnership puts Mars Wrigley at forefront of sustainable packaging movement with eco-friendly technology made from nature that biodegrades in soil and oceans
UK start-up The Magical Mushroom Company moves to large-scale production plastic-free packaging The packaging is made possible through mycelium composite technology, pioneered and patented by US firm Ecovative Design LLC
Der Bio-Beutel – kompostierbare Obst- und Gemüseverpackung im Praxistest Untersucht werden unter anderem Verbraucherakzeptanz und die Auswirkungen auf die Kompostqualität
CO2 good to be true: 3 sustainable uses for carbon dioxide Typically perceived as the bogeyman of climate change, CO2 is now being reconsidered by scientists as the raw material from which to make fuels and even plastics
French oil giant backs startup recycling CO2 into animal food Deep Branch raised 8 million euros to build a pilot plant to turn carbon dioxide into feed for livestock
Neste selects Rotterdam as a location for its possible next world scale renewable products refinery The company has now concluded a thorough study phase concerning the two possible locations, Porvoo, Finland and Rotterdam in the Netherlands
Corbion Further Boosts Lactic Acid Capacity Through Concurrent Expansion Projects Multiple productivity initiatives will increase supply of lactic acid, a nature-based ingredient, for the company's customers in Europe and other regions
22 March 202117 March 2021 Jabil Announces Global Investment in Paper Packaging Solutions to Meet Heightened CPG Sustainability Demand New automation and machinery will increase packaging capacity for North American and European markets
Forschungsprojekt PORTAL GREEN veröffentlicht Leitfaden Praktische Hilfe bei Genehmigung, Bau und Betrieb von Power-to-Gas-Anlagen
Towards Fossil-free Bio-based Wood Binders – Launch of Pilot-scale Industry Testing The BBI-JU funded project SUSBIND project started the pilot scale evaluation of a new bio-based binder system to be used by mass furniture industry
Lignin aus Pflanzen: Auf dem Holzweg Der Stoff war lange nur Abfallprodukt oder Füllstoff. Das Start-up LignoPure will Lignin zum hochwertigen Baustein für Kosmetika und Lebensmittel machen
Sateri to Expand Lyocell Production in China The Changzhou Lyocell facility is expected to commence production in the third quarter of 2022 and will create more than 800 jobs
Usable Packaging project: Launching a revolution in bioplastics Whilst plant-based applications (like cotton, linen or starches) are as old as humanity, using plants to produce new types of plastics is very recent
CO2 utilization, a growth sector Low-carbon technologies require strong regulatory support for adoption
VEGOILS-Palm oil rallies for ninth day to hit 13-yr peak on crude, rivals strength Palm is set for its longest consecutive daily rising streak in nearly 19 years
Forestry Products Market Update Tecnon OrbiChem’s Bio-Materials newsletter recently published an update from major pine chemicals producers Kraton and Ingevity
19 March 202116 March 2021 Zelcor – Zero Waste Ligno-Cellulosic Biorefineries by Integrated Lignin Valorisation EU project Zelcor ended after four and a half years
Nichts für die Tonne – Hofer Wissenschaftler erforschen umweltfreundliche Kunststoffprodukte aus Bioabfällen Nachwuchsforschergruppe der Hochschule Hof will den Einfluss natürlicher Strahlung und biogener Reststoffe auf die Eigenschaften von Biopolymeren erforschen
How bioplastic could be the future of fashion Sequins for dresses made from 100% bioplastic could provide some insight into the future of high-end fashion materials
Applications for the AVK Innovation Award 2021 AVK awards innovations in fibre-reinforced plastics (FRP) / composites
AVK-Innovationspreis 2021 – Ausschreibung startet Die AVK prämiert Innovationen im Bereich Faserverstärkte Kunststoffe (FVK) / Composites
“The world needs a new economic system that is powered by nature” Q&A with European Forest Institute director Marc Palahí on the bioeconomy movement
DMC Demonstrates Full Commercial Scale at Record Speed The commercial performance metrics were demonstrated, meaning that no further strain improvements are required to achieve the target selling price
Researching fish scales for the clothing industry What if we could reduce the amount of plastic in our clothes by using materials that biodegrade well in water, such as fish scales?
18 March 20219 September 2021 Bio-based Naphtha and Mass Balance Approach – Status & Outlook, Standards & Certification Schemes New report on alternative, non-fossil naphtha with the first comprehensive overview of technology, producers, plants and users
Evonik develops sustainable transparent polyamide for the optics industry The innovative TROGAMID® myCX eCO ensures long durability and high safety of premium lenses or high-quality visors for ski and snowboard goggles
Evonik entwickelt nachhaltiges transparentes Polyamid für die Optikindustrie Das neue TROGAMID® myCX eCO sorgt für lange Haltbarkeit und hohe Sicherheit von Premiumlinsen oder hochwertigen Visieren für Ski- und Snowboardbrillen
Compostable coffee packaging wins FPA sustainability award Company won with its Maxwell House Canada fully compostable coffee pod lidding and mother bag films