20 January 202016 January 2020 Vision Insekten-Bioraffinerie: Baustein einer nachhaltigen Bioökonomie BMBF fördert Projekte für die Nutzung von regional verfügbarem insektenbasierten Chitosan
Revealing the potential of hemp-based textile materials Hemp4All, a 2-year TETRA project at FTI Lab (2018-2019; financially supported by VLAIO), aims to explore the potential of hemp textile materials
Italy waters down plastic tax after complaints from business Changes to Italy's new plastic tax were contained within an amendment made to the 2020 budget bill
Bioelectrofuel Synthesis by Nanoenzymes: Novel Alternatives to Conventional Enzymes Recent bioinspired efforts of designing novel nanoenzyme-based electrocatalysts are driven by the urgency of making bioelectrofuels more affordable and efficient
Molecular factories: The combination between nature and chemistry is functional Researchers at the University of Basel have succeeded in developing molecular factories that mimic nature
Molekulare Fabriken: Die Kombination zwischen Natur und Chemie funktioniert Forschenden der Universität Basel ist es gelungen, sogenannte molekulare Fabriken zu entwickeln, die die Natur nachahmen
17 January 202016 January 2020 Das Wissenschaftsjahr 2020 beginnt! Das Wissenschaftsjahr 2020 hat zum Ziel, aktuelle Forschung zu biobasierten Technologien und die dazugehörigen Konzepte für eine nachhaltigere Wirtschaftsform einer breiten Öffentlichkeit zu vermitteln
Itaconix receives new patent for detergent compositions Launch of a new generation of automatic dishwashing detergents in North America and Europe
Europäisches Unternehmen für synthetische Biologie Octarine erhält Mittel zur Entwicklung einer Biosyntheseplattform für Cannabinoid- und Psilocybinderivate Zu den Investoren zählen Oskare Capital und Bruce Linton, Gründer der Canopy Growth Cooperation
European synthetic biology company Octarine receives funding to develop biosynthetic platform for cannabinoid and psilocybin derivatives With investors including Oskare Capital and Canopy Growth Cooperation founder Bruce Linton
9 Hot New CO2 Applications CO2 applications are tried and true in a range of industrial uses and new and green applications help sustain the industry
16 January 202021 January 2020 Identifizierung der vorteilhaftesten Kombinationen aus Rohstoff, Syntheseweg und Zielmolekül – Stakeholder-Registrierung für Verbundprojekt EvaChem offen Was sind die vorteilhaftesten stoff- und prozessbezogenen Kombinationen aus Rohstoff, Syntheseweg und Zielmolekül? Wann sind Biomasse erster und zweiter Generation oder CO2 am vorteilhaftesten? Und, für welche Synthesewege und Zielmoleküle bleiben fossile Rohstoffe von Vorteil?
Industry and farmers expect ‘science-based’ solutions to deliver New Green Deal Dupont-Inglis said that she hoped the Commission will “do more to deliver practical and science-based rules for products resulting from agricultural biotechnology"
FLAM points 3D printing in a new, sustainable direction Fungal-Like Adhesive Material is a fully biodegradable and ecologically sustainable material made from cellulose and chitin to 3D print large structures
Plastik zum Kompostieren: Zum Beispiel Hundekotbeutel Abbaubare Kunststoffe haben ein schlechtes Image. Zu Unrecht, finden Abfallexperten. Und suchen nach sinnvollen Anwendungen
US DOE Announces Nearly $15 Million for CO2 Utilization Projects DOE anticipates selecting up to 10 projects for this FOA. The closing date is February 20, 2020
Fit for future: monta biopack® Das umweltfreundliche monta biopack® erfüllt strenge Anforderungen für zahlreiche Anwendungen und ist auch im Verpackungsautomat einsetzbar
Fit for future: monta biopack® Environmentally friendly monta biopack® is designed to offer strong benefits to make it suitable for many applications and can also be used in packaging machines
BEDifferent with TENCELTM x REFIBRATM fibers – a Lenzing project to circular economy in home textiles International designers team have developed a bedding assortment with optimized sleeping comfort
BEDifferent mit TENCELTM x REFIBRATM Fasern – ein Projekt von Lenzing zur Förderung der Kreislaufwirtschaft bei Heimtextilien Internationales Designer-Team kreiert Bettwäsche-Kollektion mit optimalem Schlafkomfort
Arkema launched high-performance, environmentally friendly solutions at K With a focus on sustainability, the Paris-based company said it displayed innovative and environmentally sound solutions during the world's biggest plastics and rubber trade fair
Renewable gases bring European jobs that cannot be outsourced Deployment of renewable gases will bring the local job opportunities the new Commission is striving for in the European Green Deal
15 January 202011 January 2020 Amyris Announces Successful Shipment of First Fermentation Derived Cannabinoid to LAVVAN and Provides Business Updates Biotech-sourced cannabinoid molecules from Amyris are on their way into beauty
Devan underlines its sustainability track record with 2 additional bio-based product launches Belgian firm to complement bio-based flame retardant with the launch of bio-based antimicrobial and bio-based PCM solutions at the Heimtextil show in Frankfurt
Pilzdesign – Ideen im neuen Wissenschaftsjahr Bioökonomie Biotechnologin aus Berlin sieht die Lösung für Öko-Baustoffe unter anderem in Pilzen, aus denen man z.B. Möbel herstellen könnte
New Holland Announces Partnership with National Hemp Association Leading hemp association to partner with global equipment leader
6 circular economy trends that will shape 2020 Ocean plastics crisis has driven both consumers and regulators to seek action. Companies are responding with new strategies to reduce waste
Messen: Gastro Vision bekommt eigenen Bereich für Nachhaltigkeit Immer mehr Unternehmen bieten ihre nachhaltigen Produkte und Lösungen für die Gastronomiebranche an
The Digest’s Biofuels Mandates Around the World 2020 The major blending mandates that will drive global demand are those set in the US, China and Brazil
U.S. Department of Energy Announces Nearly $15 Million for Carbon Dioxide Utilization Projects This FOA seeks applications that propose to develop and test technologies that can utilize carbon dioxide (CO2)
Avantium to build FDCA flagship plant at Chemie Park Delfzijl, Netherlands The 5-kiloton facility will produce plant-based FDCA – a key building block for many chemicals and plastics such as PEF (polyethylene furanoate)
14 January 20209 September 2021 Licella and BioLogiQ join forces to accelerate commercialisation of Cat-HTR™ technology in Australia Licella and BioLogiQ join forces to accelerate commercialisation of Cat-HTR™ technology in Australia, to chemically recycle post-consumption plastic that would otherwise not be recycled
Braskem, Biowash and Greco & Guerreiro sign partnership to launch packaging made from biobased plastics and post-consumer resin The combination of resins used in the solution for homecare products reduces by up to 168% the emissions of CO2 , a greenhouse gas
Mattel Announces Goal to Achieve 100% Recycled, Recyclable or Bio-based Plastic Materials in All Products and Packaging By 2030 Company will introduce an environmentally sustainable version of the iconic Fisher-Price® Rock-a-Stack® in the first half of 2020
Mattel: Spielwarenkonzern mit erstem Spielzeug aus Biokunststoff Etabliertes Baby-Spielzeug „Rock-a-Stack" der Tochtergesellschaft Fisher-Price wird künftig aus Polyethylen auf Zuckerrohrbasis hergestellt
Is seaweed the solution to sustainable biofuel? In a recent biofuel trial, a car reached 80 kph powered by seaweed-based fuel
Sind Meeresalgen die Lösung für nachhaltigen Biokraftstoff? Im Testversuch zu Biokraftstoff hat ein Auto, das durch Kraftstoff aus Meeresalgen angetrieben wurde, eine Geschwindigkeit von 80 km/h erreicht
Capturing CO2 from trucks and reducing their emissions by 90% EPFL scientists have patented a new concept to convert trucks’ CO2 emissions into a storable liquid, could theoretically work with all trucks, buses and even boats
Biodiverse Forests Better at Storing Carbon for Long Periods, Says Study A new study has found that diverse natural forests with a mix of tree species are more reliable and stable at absorbing and storing carbon
Food and Feed from CO2: The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to NovoNutrients’ CO2 to Products Multi-Slide Guide from CEO David Tze to enlighten us on how NovoNutrients’ converts CO2 to products that industries need, like fish feed
Avantium appoints Bart Welten as Chief Financial Officer New CFO will bring 30 years of experience in finance to Avantium and has extensive knowledge of the chemical and life-sciences industries
CO2 muss eingefangen und genutzt werden DTU-Forscher haben im 'BioCO2-Projekt' mobile Anlage entwickelt, die CO2 abfangen und auch in anderen Unternehmen oder Kraftwerken eingesetzt werden kann
The European Green Deal: It all sounds very nice, but… Deutsche Bank expert Eric Heymann is doubting ouvertly in the climate ambitions of the European Green Deal
Der europäische Grüne Deal: Die Botschaft hör ich wohl, … Deutsche Bank Experte Eric Heymann zweifelt offen an den Klima-Ambitionen des Europäischen Grünen Deals
Miami Super Bowl Host Committee Announces Five New Official Partners Biodegradable fiber food packaging company Footprint is among the vendors chosen for the city’s upcoming Super Bowl festivities