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11 March 20207 March 2020

Plastic from Wood

X-ray analysis points the way to lignin-based components made to measure

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Plastik aus Holz

Röntgenuntersuchung weist Weg zu maßgeschneiderten Bauteilen auf Lignin-Basis

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CBD study in Europe shows potential for sector on the continent

First-of-its-kind report from EIHA on European CBD is an essential guide to the market and it intends to highlight and address the economic potential of CBD

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Evegreen bietet eine Alternative zu Pflanzengefäßen aus Plastik

Slowenisches Startup Evegreen produziert Pflanzengefäße und Grablichter aus Biokunststoff

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Hemp as an Energy Crop: Drying Considerations

Hemp straw bone dry energy density (higher heating value) is testing at 7,912 Btu per pound (wood species average 8,000 Btu) for an end-of-growing-season harvest

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Thermal Catalytic Biomass Conversion and Catalytic Pyrolysis

The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to Anellotech’s Plastics Chemical Recycling

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PepsiCo tests recyclable rings made from molded pulp

Molded pulp rings and secondary paperboard packaging will be tested in Sacramento, California on the company's 7.5-ounce six-packs of Pepsi and Sierra Mist

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USDA Announces Intent to Make Grants Available Under the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program

The Department plans to publish application deadlines and other program information in the Federal Register this spring

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Designing Synthetic Microbial Consortia for Biofuel Production

This study discusses recent examples of biofuel production using microbial consortia and suggests steps toward realistic implementation

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10 March 20205 March 2020

BASF showcases solutions for the entire packaging life cycle at interpack 2020

Increasing resource efficiency and the use of alternative feedstocks in production

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BASF stellt bei interpack 2020 Lösungen für den gesamten Lebenszyklus von Verpackungen vor

Mehr Ressourceneffizienz und stärkerer Einsatz alternativer Rohstoffe in der Produktion

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New online platform connects crop and food producers to biorefineries

Waste as feedstock for two biorefineries: one in Spain and one in Italy providing new biobased compounds for the chemicals, food-packaging and agricultural sectors

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Verpackungen aus Algen: Vom Strand-Spaziergang zum eigenen Unternehmen

Das spanische Start-up Futuralga entwickelt Verpackungen aus Algen, die sonst am Strand verrotten

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Scientists develop enzyme produced from agricultural waste for use as laundry detergent

By using an enzyme produced from a by-product of mustard seeds, they hope to develop a low-cost naturally derived version of lipase, which is used for the production of cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and biodiesel

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Müll – das war früher

Die Grünen legen ein Konzept für eine "ressourcenleichte, giftfreie und klimaneutrale Kreislaufwirtschaft" vor

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Thailand plant to expand capacity for bio-based epichlorohydrin

Capacity increase at ABT’s plant was made possible thanks to improvements in process efficiency and process optimizations in production

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Malawi legalises cannabis for medicine and industrial fibres

Malawi’s parliament passed a bill that makes it legal to cultivate and process cannabis for medicines and hemp fibres, but stops short of decriminalising recreational use

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SEKISUI CHEMICAL and Sumitomo Chemical to Cooperate on Circular Economy Initiative Manufacturing Polyolefin using Waste as Raw Material

This alliance combines SEKISUI CHEMICAL’s production technology for transforming waste into ethanol with Sumitomo Chemical’s technological know-how in manufacturing polyolefin

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Feasibility Study on Production and Sales of Sustainable Aviation Fuel Made from Plastic and Other Waste Materials

By promoting the development and spread of SAF, all parties will together contribute to the establishment of concrete solutions to societal concerns

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9 March 20207 March 2020

EIHA versus BVL: Cannabidiol (CBD) not necessarily subject to registration as a novel food

The European Industrial Hemp Association (EIHA) has successfully taken action against publication of the Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL)

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EIHA versus BVL: Cannabidiol (CBD) nicht zwingend als Novel Food zulassungspflichtig

Die European Industrial Hemp Association (EIHA) ist erfolgreich gegen die Veröffentlichung des Bundesamtes für Verbraucherschutz und Lebensmittelsicherheit (BVL) vorgegangen

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VAMOS project secures EU funding

Project has received almost €7m from the Bio Based Industries Joint Undertaking under the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme

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Introducing ingredient to improve the performance of lithium-ion batteries

Nouryon's AkuPure is an ultra-high-purity CMC that improves the electrode coating process, making the battery more efficient and deliver power more effectively

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Sustainable green hydrogen requires binding criteria

Recast of the European Union (EU) Renewable Energy Directive II (RED II) paves the way

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New method converts carbon dioxide to methane at low temperatures

Waseda University scientists found a method to improve carbon dioxide conversion and increase the amount of produced methane

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Türkei beginnt industrielle Hanfproduktion für Medizin, Textilien, Automobil- und Bauindustrie

Reges Interesse bei Investoren und Unternehmen - Exportumsatz im Wert von 100 Milliarden Dollar in den nächsten zehn Jahren angekündigt

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Gevo Secures Funding from Queensland Waste to Biofutures (W2B) Fund

The W2B fund provides targeted funding for pilot, demonstration or commercially scalable biorefinery projects in Queensland

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How enzymes build sugar trees

The findings could accelerate the development of new, protein-​based medications

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Wie Enzyme Zuckerbäume bauen

Die Erkenntnisse könnten die Entwicklung neuer proteinbasierter Medikamente beschleunigen

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6 March 20203 March 2020

Bio-based solutions for a future-fit Europe – How can the bio-based sector contribute to EU Green Deal and to a zero-waste-europe?

"Bio-based solutions for a future-fit Europe" conference gathered different stakeholders of the biobased sector to discuss and coordinate the future of the sector

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Anbau nachwachsender Rohstoffe bleibt 2019 weitgehend konstant

Weniger Raps für Biodiesel – FNR-Jahresbericht 2018/219 erschienen

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Anellotech’s Technology Converts Lay’s Potato Chip Bag into Key Chemical Required for New Plastic Bottles

Converting multilayer food packaging and other non-PET waste plastics into chemicals could help brand owners meet their recycled PET content targets

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Vow ASA enters plastic to fuel deal with test plant in the oil refining and petrochemical industry

New plant is planned to be operational during 2020, when it will become a first showcase of ETIA’s Biogreen pyrolysis unit potential for plastic to fuel

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Lanxess: Veganes Additiv spart CO2 bei Reifenherstellung

Das auf nachwachsenden Rohstoffen basierte Aktiplast PP-veg eignet sich insbesondere für Polymermischungen auf Basis von Naturkautschuk

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New metabolic engineering strategy for effective sugar utilization by microbes successfully improves bioproduction of polymer raw materials

Japanese scientists find new metabolic engineering technique to improve biochemical production

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Novel Method Improves Production of Chemicals from Biomass

The scientists devised a metabolic strategy in which the E. coli bacteria are altered such that they would use glucose for the production of target chemicals

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No such thing as a drop-in – how Circa developed a novel bio-based solvent

Tony Duncan, CEO and co-founder of Circa Group, Special to The Digest

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5 March 20203 March 2020

Joint development with Toyota Boshoku Corporation: Covestro provides sustainable solution for new concept car Toyota “LQ”

New polyurethane composite concept with kenaf fibers - 30 percent lighter than conventional material

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Gemeinsame Entwicklung mit der Toyota Boshoku Corporation: Covestro bietet nachhaltige Lösung für neues Konzeptauto Toyota „LQ“

Neues Polyurethan-Verbundwerkstoff-Konzept mit Kenaf-Fasern - 30 Prozent leichter als konventionelles Material

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Green ammonia could slash emissions from farming – and power ships of the future

We need to develop a comprehensive portfolio of ways of turning ammonia back into power when and where we need it

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245.000 Hektar Baumbestand zerstört: Schäden in deutschen Wäldern massiver als angenommen

"Wir sind seit zwei Jahren im Krisenmodus - das Schlimmste steht noch bevor", so Ulrich Dohle vom Bund Deutscher Forstleute

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Moulding the future of an advanced bioeconomy

New Biofuture Platform's study to map out the current status of the bioeconomy and challenges ahead

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How The Circular Economy Is Revolutionising The Plastics Packaging Industry

NEO Group and RETAL Industries are actively involved in the implementation of the circular economy

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Russischer Löwenzahn als Kautschuklieferant: Züchtung zur Ertragssteigerung wird fortgesetzt

Forschungsverbund TAKOWIND geht in die 2. Verlängerung

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Invasive green crab at Keji seaside could soon become biodegradable plastic

Invasive green crabs that have caused major problems for native species could, ironically, be the latest solution to reducing plastic pollution in the ocean  

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USDA Rural Development, BioPreferred Program and more

The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to USDA’s Bioproducts to Market Efforts

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Metsä Spring and Valmet announce collaboration to develop a new wood-based product as alternative to fossil-based materials

The joint project focuses on fine-tuning properties of the new environmentally-friendly material

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Saci, die Biofabrik

UDE leitet Projekt zu Mikroorganismen

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4 March 20204 March 2020

Avantium sells bioaromatics patent portfolio to TNO

These technologies lie outside Avantium’s strategic focus and will now be further developed by TNO

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Arkema is committed to keeping global warming well below 2°C

Group has now set a new strategic environmental objective: to reduce its absolute greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 38% in 2030 compared to 2015