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30 April 20209 September 2021

Avantium awarded funding to produce lignin for the development of bio-based asphalt

The aim of the collaboration is to test a new approach to substantially reduce CO₂ emissions from road construction

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Syngenta and Novozymes launch unique biofungicide in Europe and Latin America

Approvals enable partners to commercialize TAEGRO^®, addressing critical grower needs in specialty and vegetable crops

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29 April 202024 April 2020

NatureWorks partners with Nonwovens Institute to support production of 10 million N95 masks for healthcare workers fighting COVID-19

NatureWorks has donated the Ingeo™️ biopolymer needed to produce as many as 2 million reusable N95 masks per week from a new spunbond nonwoven structure

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Zucker: Auf Zwölfjahrestief

Auch der Preis für Zucker, der wie Mais zu Ethanol verarbeitet wird, leidet unter dem Verfall der Ölpreise

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How Reebok makes plant-based running shoes

One company might have found a way to create a plant-based shoe that can stand up to running a marathon

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Umweltvergleich Dämmstoffe

Mit einer neuen Infografik informiert der natureplus e.V. über die Ergebnisse der Dämmstoff-Studie

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The World Is Facing A Natural Vanilla Shortage. This Guy Says He Will Fix That By Producing Vanilla From Corn Fiber

Dr. Ian Klein, a PhD in Chemistry from Purdue University can extract an ingredient from corn fiber called ferulic acid, which is then fermented to make vanilla

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Waste or Gold? Bioelectrochemical Resource Recovery in Source-Separated Urine

The study reviews the resource recovery performance of BESs fed with source-separated urine over the past decade

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28 April 202023 April 2020

Bioplastics Innovations Lagging Behind Public Sentiment for Sustainable Plastics Alternatives, Says New Clarivate Report

The report entitled ‘From the Plastics Present to a Sustainable Future’ reveals an immature innovation landscape for bioplastics that is ripe for change

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Copa and Cogeca call on the Commission to take rapid action to deal with the growing risk of imbalance in the European protein plant market and its biofuel supply chains

European farmers and cooperatives organisations are calling for a set of rapid actions that could limit major disruptions

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Earth Day 2020: Pyrolysis Player Cracks Case of Hard-to-Recycle Waste Plastics

Enzina facility can take a variety of waste plastic in almost any condition and without any major handling, sorting or cleaning, produce high-value base chemicals and renewable fuels via its proprietary technologies

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Von der Erde, zurück zur Erde

In Österreich werden jährlich über eine Million Tonnen Biomüll gesammelt und zu Bioerde und Dünger weiterverarbeitet. Aber nur getrennt gesammelt kann Bioabfall zu einem wertvollen Rohstoff werden

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Microbes And Global Climate Change

According to projections of several researchers, the effects of global warming are going to be substantial and the chain of events, generally not good

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BOTTLE: Bio-Optimized Technologies to keep Thermoplastics out of Landfills and the Environment

Newly founded BOTTLE Consortium to develop new processes and polymeric materials that are recyclable-by-design

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Biodegradability of microcapsules

To what extent are modified biobased microcapsules still biodegradable? A team of researchers at the Fraunhofer IAP is focusing on this question

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Bioabbaubarkeit von Mikrokapseln

Inwieweit sind die modifizierten biobasierten Mikrokapseln noch bioabbaubar? Dieser Frage widmet sich ein Forscher-Team des Fraunhofer IAP

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27 April 20201 February 2021

nova-experts introduced: Matthias Stratmann

New head of sustainability department

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TÜV AUSTRIA comments on the judgment of the Düsseldorf Regional Court

Using the OK compost HOME label is in line with the jurisdiction of the German Federal Court of Justice

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Evonik achieves major biotech breakthrough with a new animal-free and fermentation-based collagen platform

The recombinant technology will, for the first time, provide pharmaceutical, medical, cell culture and tissue engineering markets

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EIHA veröffentlicht Hanf Manifest: Hanf als Wegweiser in eine nachhaltige Wirtschaft

Hanf liefert neben optimaler Ernährung viele Lösungen für ökologisch wertvolle Produkte - von Textilien über Biokunststoffe bis zu Kosmetika und Baumaterialien

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European Industrial Hemp Organisation Publish Manifesto For Post COVID-19 Agricultural Sector

Beside optimized nutrition is hemp supplying many solutions for ecologic valuable products - as beyond textiles to bioplastics, cosmetics or building materials  

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Cabamix: Neue, biologisch abbaubare Masterbatches aus Calcium­car­bo­nat und einer Mischung aus biologisch abbaubaren Polymeren

Neue Produktlinie verbessert laut Anbieter Reißfestigkeit und Dehnbarkeit des neuen Materials

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From Biobased Poly Lactic Acid (PLA) to Algae and Fermentation: The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to Corbion’s Food, Health and Planet Solutions

Get the details on the latest milestones from Corbion on their journey like getting their biobased PLA commercialized and leveraging algae fermentation

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Gras als Rohstoff

Unter dem Titel „GreenToGreen“ arbeitet ein Konsortium daran, organische Stoffströme für neue Verfahren und Produkte zu erschließen

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24 April 202021 April 2020

Plastic-like packaging material made from completely renewable raw materials by VTT

New bio-based plastic developed from cellulose and fatty acids

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Sustainability is crucial for success, says Lux Research

The belittled sustainability was supposed to be a hype that would go away. A marketing tool. But the tide has turned

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‘Exciting’ anti-cancer compound discovered in the humble willow

More than a century after giving the world aspirin, another potential drug has been found in willows – this time with anti-cancer properties

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Chemiebaustein Milchsäure aus Reiskleie gewinnen

Potsdamer Leibniz-Forscher loteten die optimalen Prozessparameter für die biotechnische Milchsäureherstellung aus dem Reststoff Reiskleie aus

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Compostable Coffee Capsules Deliver Espresso

Own brand and private-label products in 100% bio-based coffee capsules, engineered to meet the unique requirements of European espresso machines

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Biotechnological Potential for Microplastic Waste

This article emphasizes the role of biotechnology in addressing the issue of microplastic waste

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Industry calls for 10% ‘renewable gas’ target in Europe

The study describes potential gas decarbonisation pathways until 2050

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23 April 202020 April 2020

Research Team Engineers a Better Plastic-Degrading Enzyme

NREL-, University of Portsmouth-scientists discover enzyme which breaks down PET plastics in hours

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The Essential Connection Between Food Waste and Compostable Products

A reminder for everyone to keep the essential connection between compostable products and food waste top of mind when assessing the value of compostable products

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Neue Klebstoff-Generation: Klebstoffe aus nachwachsenden Rohstoffen mit Zusatzfunktionen

Verbundpartner beabsichtigen die Entwicklung von – nach Gebrauchsende – spaltbaren Klebstoffen, um ein Recycling der geklebten Teile zu ermöglichen

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Five years of PaperWise: the ongoing revolution in the paper industry

Since five years ago, the company has converted more than nine million kilos of agricultural waste into paper and board for packaging

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Fünf Jahre PaperWise: Die Revolution der Papierindustrie ist unaufhaltsam

Seit fünf Jahren hat das Unternehmen rund 9 Millionen Kilogramm Agrarabfälle in Papier und Karton für Drucksachen und Verpackungen konvertiert

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ChemRecEU calls for constructive collaboration with waste management industry to increase recycling

Group is emphasizing that chemical recycling complements other recycling processes and it’s one of the solutions to tackle the plastic waste issue

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Project in Morocco combines hemp and solar to go totally off grid

Spain-based Cannabric ground-breaking eco-building in Morocco combines a hemp construction with a high-tech solar energy system

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Fifty Shades of Blue: How Blue Biotechnology is Shaping the Bioeconomy

The bioeconomy is a new paradigm for the sustainable development of society

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“The bioeconomy gives us new tools and opportunities to exploit this chaotic time”

An interview with Tony Duncan, CEO Circa Group

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22 April 202016 April 2020

Carbon fibers from renewable materials

AKK research prize awarded to Dr. Manuel Clauss from the University of Stuttgart

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Carbonfasern aus nachwachsenden Rohstoffen

AKK-Forschungspreis für Dr. Manuel Clauss von der Universität Stuttgart

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EU renewable ethanol producers inform Commission of market challenges during COVID-19

Dramatic shift in demand and possibility of imports could threaten European industry

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Biobasierte Kunststoffe als innovative Materialien für hochwertige Lebensmittelverpackungen

Neue Ansätze für verbesserte Barriereeigenschaften und Recyclingfähigkeit

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From weeds to wealth – Researchers discover simple method to make valuable levulinic acid and cement additive from hemp waste

Results from two studies show the way to opportunities to upgrade hemp waste by making valuable chemicals and materials

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UBA veröffentlicht Leitsätze für die Kreislaufwirtschaft

Neun Leitsätze sollen ein gemeinsames Verständnis für die Kreislaufwirtschaft, deren zentrale Begriffe, Ziele, Maßstäbe und die wichtigsten Handlungsansätze schaffen

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Scientists Propose New Strategy for CO2 Electrochemical Reduction

A research team of the CAS proposed a new strategy for improving the catalytic activity of transition metal catalysts for CO₂ electrocatalytic reduction

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Solar seen claiming up to 60% of EU power mix by 2050

A fully renewable energy system could be reached by 2050 under a “moderate scenario” and even by 2040 in a “leadership scenario”

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21 April 20204 May 2020

Only one established event on bio-based economy was neither cancelled nor postponed: The “13th International Conference on Bio-based Materials” will be held ONLINE this year on 12–14 May 2020 – final programme available online

44 speakers from leading companies have confirmed their presentations. Topics of the online conference are circular economy, renewable carbon, chemical recycling and latest investments in biorefineries. Information on technologies, markets and policy will be provided for bio-based building blocks and polymers. One special focus is on lignin utilisation, another on fine chemicals for pharma, cosmetics, body care & specialities.

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MULTIPLHY – Green hydrogen for Renewable products refinery in rotterdam

CEA, Neste, Paul Wurth, ENGIE and Sunfire announce a project-partnership to build and operate the world’s first multi-megawatt scale high-temperature electrolyser for highly efficient hydrogen production