25 March 202012 December 2020 Recycling of baby diapers In our daily life disposable diapers are normally dismissed after single use and their usage is preferred over that of cloth diapers - but what about recycling them?
Building a lemon bioeconomy with green technology Italy wants to open the route to a broader and richer economy for lemons, well beyond its conventional markets
Sekab and Vertoro to build large-scale demonstration plant to produce a new platform for sustainable fuels, chemicals, and materials Production is expected to start in about a year and deliver biofuel to the shipping sector as a first off take for this lignin ethanol oil product
Spinnenseide zur Heilung von Knochen und Knorpel Orthopäden des Universitätsklinikums Bonn erforschen neuartige Biomaterialien für die Geweberekonstruktion
24 March 202024 March 2020 nova experts introduced: Andreas Kesenheimer New head of the IT department.
Sateri Achieves Breakthrough in Commercial Production of Viscose Using Recycled Textile Waste Forging Ahead with Circular Bioeconomy
Capricorn Partners invests in plant-based protein company Prolupin Coming years will bring the company's unique Lupine Protein Isolate (LPI) as well as the vegan Made with LUVE brand centre stage for consumers
Start-up-Corner Umweltfreundliche Verpackungen Firma StartUs stellt junge Firmen vor, die nachhaltige und kompostierbare Verpackungen produzieren
Inline Plastics – First USA Manufacturer to Infuse All Products with Post Consumer Content Derived from Chemical Recycling rDPET™ is the latest innovative solution from the leading manufacturer of high quality, crystal clear, food packaging containers
Can chemical recycling help lead Europe to a circular economy 2.0? Cefic views towards a carbon-smart circular future
Beetle Larvae Can Survive on Polystyrene Alone Also known as superworms, the scavengers are able to digest the plastic, opening up the possibility of harnessing their abilities to help tackle our pollution crisis
Thermoplastische Hybridverbunde mit Holzfasern Im Technikum der TH Rosenheim können Hackschnitzel zu Holzfasern aufgeschlossen werden - ein großes Potenzial für thermoplastische Hybridverbunde
PTG earmarks B5bn for pumps, expansion Thai Company to invest $15.5M in PPP Green Complex JV - Goal is No. 2 in Thai market after outlay
Nachhaltige Nutzung von CO2 mittels eines modifizierten Bakteriums Neue Wege zur bioökonomischen Nutzung von CO2
Heat and Light Create Never-Before-Seen Biocompatible Microparticles Innovative manufacturing technique can create new types of microparticles for applications such as drug delivery, diagnostics and tissue engineering
23 March 20205 May 2020 BioSinn – products for which biodegradation makes sense 2nd expert workshop as online event, 11 May 2020, 10:00 am–4:00 pm
Wie kann der Transformationsprozess zu einer Bioökonomie gestaltet werden? Projekt »Transformation-Bio« zeigt auf, dass es den einen Weg hin zur Bioökonomie nicht gibt, sondern sich dieser aus zahlreichen Transformationsmustern und Synergien bildet
Scientists call for action for the EU Common Agricultural Policy to address sustainability challenges An open statement signed by over 3,600 scientists across Europe and beyond
Appell an EU: Über 3600 europäische Wissenschaftler*innen fordern Abkehr von Umwelt und Ressourcen zerstörender Gemeinsamen EU-Agrarpolitik Offener Brief fordert "drastische" Verbesserungen und "zukunftsfähige" Agrarmodelle
Die stinkendste Frucht der Welt könnte Ihr Handy aufladen Tropische Früchte in Superkondensatoren verwandelt
Michael Carus: “We need a future-oriented renewable carbon strategy” Founder and managing director of the German nova-Institute presented his views on a renewable carbon strategy on chemicals and polymers at the VoltaChem Annual Event in December 2019
New German cannabis association will fully embrace hemp Newly-formed Cannabis Industry Association (BvCW) is to establish an innovative and sustainable market for cannabis products based on consumer protection and observance of quality standards
From tree to money faster and more efficiently than ever Futurity to license MetGen’s award-winning METNIN™ technology for lignin valorization
100 Years Later, What Is New in Glycerol Bioproduction? This review summarizes some problems and perspectives on the production of glycerol by natural or engineered eukaryotic and prokaryotic microorganisms
20 March 20209 September 2021 Your Chance to Join: nova-Institute’s 3-Day Online Conference on Aviation Fuels and Carbon Capture and Utilisation 50 Speakers Present the Future of Aviation Fuels and Carbon Dioxide as Feedstock online on 23-25 March 2020, 10:00 to 18:00 at least 200 to 300 Online Participants Expected
New Circular Economy Action Plan: no circular economy without bioeconomy EUBP would prefer a more differentiated approach from the Commission and claim artificial separation of the circular economy and the bio-based economy
Neuer Aktionsplan für die Kreislaufwirtschaft: Keine Kreislaufwirtschaft ohne Bioökonomie Die EUBP würde einen differenzierteren Ansatz der Kommission favorisieren und kritisiert die künstliche Trennung von Kreislaufwirtschaft und biobasierter Wirtschaft
Bio löst sich nicht in Luft auf Unwissen innerhalb unserer Bevölkerung über biobasierte Kunststoffe kann gefährliche Auswirkungen haben
Biobased aromatics: Europe leads the way Developing sector holds its promise that it will be able to produce aromatic compounds cheaper than the oil industry and more sustainable as well
Projektstart – Kaffeesatz als Rohstoffquelle Fraunhofer UMSICHT will zusammen mit Partnern mögliche Verwertungsansätze für industriell anfallenden Kaffeesatz prüfen
Methanol as Fuel, Chemical Feedstock and Liquid Hydrogen Carrier The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to Methanol as Fuel and Feedstock
Neste to acquire Mahoney Environmental to strengthen its growth strategy and position in renewable raw material sourcing The transaction supports Neste in its effort to achieve a global waste and residue raw material platform to meet world’s growing demand for renewable products
January U.S. Ethanol Net Exports and DDGS Shipments Surge January’s export pace is equivalent to an annualized export volume of 1.8 billion gallons
19 March 202016 March 2020 Enhanced role envisaged for the bio-based industries under the EU’s new Circular Economy Action Plan Proposed EU Strategy for Textiles also presents opportunities for Europe’s flourishing bio-based textiles sector
DSM announces partnership with SABIC and UPM Biofuels to create bio-based Dyneema® Collaboration sees Dyneema® transition to bio-based feedstock without compromising process efficiency or product performance
Innovation: Neuer Hanf-Biokunststoff revolutioniert Modebranche Das italienische Unternehmen 'The Eyes Republic' fertigt Designerbrillen und Accessoires aus der Zellulose des Alpenhanfs
Update on Starbucks Journey to Find a More Sustainable Cup In March of 2019, Starbucks announced a commitment to conduct market tests with the cup technologies in select stores in five cities
Abbaubare Wuchshüllen für Waldbäume Verbundvorhaben entwickelt Wuchshüllen aus nachwachsenden Rohstoffen und Konzepte zum Rückbau von Plastikwuchshüllen im Wald
Preem selects HydroFlex™ for renewable fuels plant with potential to save 2.5 million tons CO2 New plant is scheduled to be put on-stream in 2024 and will produce renewable fuels from tall oil, tallow, and other renewable feedstocks
Plastik in Feuchttüchern: Lenzing entwickelt nachhaltige Alternative Mit den biologisch abbaubaren, holzbasierten VEOCEL™ Fasern bietet Lenzing eine nachhaltige Alternative zu erdölbasierten Fasern in Feuchttüchern
European Commission takes aim at ‘greenwashing’ in new circular economy action plan The EU’s circular economy action plan goes a long way in setting out an agenda on sustainable products
A new JRC report illustrates the work in building a database of EU facilities producing bioproducts The EU bio-based industry is quickly evolving but clear data on the development of this emerging sector are still missing
Early ballots are in, Praj, LanzaTech leading in “Best Places to Work in the Bioeconomy” voting The final results will be announced at 630pm ET on March 26th, 2020 at ABLC 2020
18 March 20209 September 2021 b.fab receives funding from BMBF for CO2 utilization in biopolymers The project “TRANSFORMATE” has set the goal to convert CO2 emissions from industrial parks into valuable biopolymers
b.fab erhält Förderung vom BMBF zur CO2-Fixierung in Biopolymeren Im Projekt „TRANSFORMATE“ sollen CO2-haltige Abgasströme von Industrieparks in werthaltige Biokunststoffe umgewandelt werden
Carbios is a signatory to the European Plastics Pact, a public-private initiative to promote the circular economy of plastics A coalition to increase the management efficiency of the lifecycle of plastic materials and support the development of innovative technologies
nova experts introduced: Andreas Kesenheimer
