28 May 202025 May 2020 Biokunststoffe boomen im Sog des European Green Deal Auch Kunststoffverpackungen sollen bis 2030 recycelt respektive wiederverwertbar sein
Millions in Australian government funding for renewable methane, hydrogen, solar hydropower projects Today’s Digest will report everything you need to know about the 3 new ARENA projects
The role of biotechnology in sustainable cleaning products The evolution of biotechnologies for professional cleaning is booming. Many products using bio-surfactants while providing outstanding cleaning performance
Air Products and Topsoe sign global alliance agreement for collaboration on large-scale ammonia, methanol, and/or dimethyl ether projects around the world Topsoe’s technology will be incorporated into Air Products’ recently announced world-scale coal-to-methanol production facility in Bengalon, Indonesia
The genome of jojoba: The only plant to store wax in its seeds An international team of scientists investigated the transcriptome, proteome and lipidome of jojoba seeds
Das Genom des Jojobastrauches (Simmondsia chinensis) – eines einzigartigen Wachsspeichers Ein internationales Team von Wissenschaftlern hat seine Kräfte gebündelt, um Transkriptom, Proteom und Lipidom von Jojobasamen umfassend zu untersuchen
27 May 202019 June 2020 Early summer promotion: 30% discount on all market and trend studies on the bio-based economy The latest market report “Commercialisation updates on bio-based building blocks” has been updated to include the immediate effects of the corona crisis.
Frühsommer-Aktion: 30% Rabatt auf alle Markt- und Trendstudien zur Bio-basierten Ökonomie Der neueste Markt-Report "Commercialisation updates on bio-based building blocks" wurde aktualisiert, um die unmittelbaren Auswirkungen der Corona-Krise mit einzubeziehen.
Pluton Biosciences, Evolugate Enter License Agreement to Advance Bacterial Strains for Commercial Biopesticide Development Under the exclusive agreement, Evolugate will identify the most effective combination of Pluton’s parent strains to use its proprietary Evolugator™ evolution technology
Kraftstoffe der Zukunft: Was werden wir tanken? Position des Fraunhofer UMSICHT zu Kraftstoffen, Rohstoffen und Klimaschutz
NovoCarbo turns plant waste into biochar Different properties making biochar suitable for different uses, including as a soil conditioner, in biogas plants or as bedding for stables and cowsheds
NovoCarbo verarbeitet Pflanzenabfälle zu Pflanzenkohle Pflanzenkohlen mit unterschiedlichen Eigenschaften können als Bodenverbesserer, Stalleinstreu oder in Biogasanlagen eingesetzt werden
HempFlax launches building supplies division to capitalise on increasing demand for organic materials Europe's biggest hemp grower moves into building and insulation products to meet the rising consumer demand for sustainable building materials
Fueling the Sustainable Bioeconomy – updates from RSB’s project with Boeing The project demonstrates the aviation industry’s impact and the leading role it can play in tackling the threat of climate change
Surplus rice at FCI to make your drive greener It is for the first time surplus rice has been notified to be used for ethanol production
26 May 202020 May 2020 Huhtamaki donates EUR 3 million to circular economy initiatives Company aims of creating a circular economy at different levels: acting today, educating for tomorrow and innovating for the future
Deutsche wollen beim Klimaschutz mit gutem Beispiel vorangehen, sich aber nicht persönlich einschränken Das TechnikRadar 2020 zeigt: Biokunststoff und Biosprit aus Reststoffen finden Zuspruch, Laborfleisch und grüne Gentechnik werden abgelehnt
Corona: Kunststoff-Recycler stellen die Produktion ein Mangelnde Recycling-Nachfrage und rekordtiefe Preise für Neuware aufgrund der Corona-Pandemie führen zur Schließung von Kunststoff-Recycling-Betrieben
The end of plastic? New plant-based bottles will degrade in a year Carlsberg and Coca-Cola back pioneering project to make ‘all-plant’ drinks bottles
“Sinnvolle Sammlung von Altspeiseölen für mehr Klimaschutz im Straßenverkehr” DBU-gefördertes Projekt “Jeder Tropfen zählt” will das vollständige Potenzial gebrauchter Speiseöle nutzen, um daraus Biodiesel zu erzeugen
ASTM approves 7th annex to D7566 sustainable jet fuel specification: HC-HEFA Annex A7 establishes criteria for the production and use of a type of synthesized paraffinic kerosene from hydrocarbon-hydroprocessed esters and fatty acids
Combining Environmental and Economic Performance for Bioprocess Optimization Biochemical production faces economic and environmental challenges that need to be overcome to enable a viable and sustainable bioeconomy
NREL Tool Quickly Provides Answers for Chemical Reactions A new machine-learning tool developed at NREL has significantly speeded up calculating the thermodynamics of chemical reactions
25 May 202019 May 2020 New platform signals commitment of bio-based industries and regions in advancing European bioeconomy New platform seeks to stimulate new bio-based investments and create new, local value chains
Why The Lycra Company Prioritizes Recycling Over Biodegradability Company came to this decision by taking a science-based approach to what types of fibers will have the best environmental impact
Bundesweite Online-Aktion pro Biotonne für mehr Klima- und Umweltschutz Die "Aktion Biotonne Deutschland" setzt sich seit Jahren für mehr organische Küchenabfälle und weniger Plastik in der Biotonne ein und findet damit breitflächige Unterstützung
Global Forest Resources Assessment 2020 – Key findings2020 This data information provided by FRA presents a comprehensive view of the world’s forests and the ways in which the resource is changing
New Contract for a day sailer with attitude Designed for thrilling, easy, short-handed sailing boosted by green power, this eco-friendly Café Racer is a real game changer. Just unplug, step aboard and go!
Wood Biomass Given All Clear By Europe’s Highest Court The USIPA today welcomed an order from the European Court of Justice dismissing a case against wood biomass
Harnessing the Power of Enzymes for Tailoring and Valorizing Lignin This review summarizes how enzymes involved in lignin biosynthesis pathways and microbial enzymes are being harnessed to produce chemicals and materials
22 May 202018 May 2020 BBI JU launches 22 projects to support green recovery of Europe By developing new bio-based products and increasing resource efficiency, the project consortia will reinforce and support the bio-based industries sector
This eco-friendly and biodegradable toothbrush can be returned to its manufacturer after use The new Reswirl comes manufactured from a cassava-based PHA that naturally biodegrades in land or water
Zuse-Gemeinschaft gründet Cluster Bioökonomie Mehr als 15 der insgesamt 75 in der Zuse-Gemeinschaft verbundenen Forschungsinstitute wollen sich für bio-basierte Synergien und Wissenstransfer stark machen
Recycling Technologies’ first site in Europe will be located at the Brightlands Chemelot Campus in the Netherlands New pilot plant for chemical recycling of plastics to enable the creation of value from plastic waste
Naturfasern statt Braunkohle Im Projekt LaNDER3 setzen die Akteure auf regionale Pflanzen zur Herstellung von Hightech-Verbundstoffen
EU Green Deal and the New Circular Economy Action Plan Should be an Integral Part of the EU COVID-19 Recovery Plan Open letter on green recovery also calls for a fact-based discussion on proper treatment of residual waste in Europe
NOVA Chemicals and Enerkem Collaborate to Close the Loop on Plastics Recycling Research Seeks New Way to Reduce Waste to Landfill and Drive Zero Plastic Waste
Procter & Gamble and Cargill collaborate to bring nature-powered innovation, fueling the future for more sustainable products The collaboration leverages P&G’s award-winning technology and Cargill’s bioindustrial expertise to deliver greener alternatives in the personal care space
20 May 20209 September 2021 Anthesis Partners with CO2 Conversion Technology Provider, Remediiate Remediiate and Anthesis partner to drive advancements in the conversion of CO2 gases into sustainable food sources
Inside Eastman’s moonshot goal for endlessly circular plastics Company’s carbon renewal and polyester renewal technologies are forms of chemical recycling, mechanical recycling already is reasonably efficient, creating recycled materials streams that already have proven in many markets
Insekten als Rohstoff und Futterquelle Innovative, wettbewerbsfähige Produkte aus Insektenmehl sind Ziel des Projekts „Competitive Insect Products“. Insekten liefern nicht nur proteinreiches Tierfutter. Ihre Fette können auch als Rohstoffe für die Industrie dienen
Sulzer launches new Global Bio-based and Renewables application development team Aim is the conversion of renewable feedstocks into oleo-chemicals, biofuels, bio-chemicals and bio-polymers
Cellulose-Chitinfasern – neue Materialien für die Medizintechnik DITF-Forscher haben ein innovatives Verfahren entwickelt, mit dem sich Chitin mit der ebenfalls natürlich vorkommenden Cellulose verbinden lässt
“Biodegradable,” a magic word for environmentally-minded consumers, isn’t always a green panacea Environmentally-conscious shoppers tend to be drawn to such labels, but might not be aware of a critical drawback
Evonik and Beiersdorf Engaging in Joint Research to Turn Carbon Dioxide into Care Products Its aim is to develop sustainable raw materials for care products, using carbon dioxide (CO2) as the starting material
Evonik und Beiersdorf forschen gemeinsam: Aus Kohlendioxid sollen Pflegeprodukte werden Ziel ist die Entwicklung nachhaltiger Rohstoffe für Pflegeprodukte, die Kohlendioxid (CO2) als Ausgangsstoff nutzen
Mikrobielle Cyborgs: Bakterien als Stromlieferanten Wissenschaftlerinnen und Wissenschaftler des KIT entwickeln ein programmierbares, biohybrides Materialsystem, das Bakterien zur Erzeugung von Strom nutzt
19 May 202019 May 2020 New method shows promise for the design of more robust microbial strains in biotechnology From sourdough starters to biotechnological bugs, micro-organisms make the products society wants and needs. The new European Green Deal is dependent on engineered microbes to make biochemicals to replace oil and synthetic chemicals as building blocks for consumer goods.
Making use of the unique properties of cellulose-based nanomaterials Experts are manufacturing prototypes by coating or printing nanocellulose on textiles, paper or plastic to enhance the performance of these products in various applications