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2 June 20201 June 2020

P&G, BioBridges call for Bio-based solutions

Under a collaboration with the EU-funded Biobridges project, Procter and Gamble (P&G) is launching a call for innovative circular and bio-based solutions

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Einblicke in den Dialogprozess zur Charta für Holz 2.0

Verfolgt wird ein Ziel: Holz aus nachhaltiger Forstwirtschaft zugunsten von Klimaschutz, Wertschöpfung und Ressourceneffi­zienz verstärkt zu verwenden

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29 May 20209 September 2021

Belgium: EU supports ArcelorMittal with EUR 75m EIB loan to scale up breakthrough technology to reduce carbon emissions

Two ground-breaking projects at ArcelorMittal plant in Ghent, Belgium, to considerably reduce carbon emissions by converting waste and by-products into valuable new products

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Leichte Bauteile in schweren Zeiten

Smudo und Four Motors am 23. Mai 2020 im Livestream

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Corona-Schutzschilde für die Massenproduktion

Campus Schwarzwald und Universität Stuttgart initiieren Allianz für Entwicklung eines zertifizierten Gesichtsschildes

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BD Zones and BDO Zones: Weaponizing Biomass to support a Bio-Fueled Economic Recovery

BD and BDO Zones are shovel-ready, actionable initiatives that unlock billions of dollars of institutional investment into communities with a surplus of biomass, and where employment and bioeconomy development can be closely linked

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DSM boosts maternal and infant nutrition portfolio with new plant-based high potency DHA oil

Produced from Schizochytrium algae, life’sDHA SF55-O200DS offers a sustainable plant-based alternative to fish oil

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28 May 202028 May 2020

Six candidates are nominated for the innovation award “Hemp Product of the Year 2020”

This year, nova-Institute will host the established “17^th EIHA Hemp Conference”, 16–17 June 2020, ONLINE. More than 400 participants are expected. The winners of the innovation award will, also ONLINE, be elected by the conference participants.

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EuropaBio highlights synergies between biotechnology and Farm to Fork and Biodiversity Strategy ambitions

EuropaBio's reaction on the publication of the Farm to Form and Biodiversity Strategies of the European Commission

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BMBF-Förderung: Forscher lassen Bakterien hochwertige Pflanzenprodukte herstellen

Die Grundsubstanz Ferulasäure lässt sich jetzt biotechnologisch mithilfe von Mikroorganismen gewinnen

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EU court advises against hemp-derived oil imports ban

The legal case concerns the marketing in France of Kanavape, an e-cigarette using CBD oil imported from the Czech Republic

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Biokunststoffe boomen im Sog des European Green Deal

Auch Kunststoffverpackungen sollen bis 2030 recycelt respektive wiederverwertbar sein

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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Kraftstoffe der Zukunft: Was werden wir tanken?

Position des Fraunhofer UMSICHT zu Kraftstoffen, Rohstoffen und Klimaschutz

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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

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NovoCarbo verarbeitet Pflanzenabfälle zu Pflanzenkohle

Pflanzenkohlen mit unterschiedlichen Eigenschaften können als Bodenverbesserer, Stalleinstreu oder in Biogasanlagen eingesetzt werden

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Plastics recyclers cease production

Recyclates demand impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic

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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

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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

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“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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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!

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Naturfasern statt Braunkohle

Im Projekt LaNDER3 setzen die Akteure auf regionale Pflanzen zur Herstellung von Hightech-Verbundstoffen

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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

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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

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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