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3 February 202029 January 2020

21 Reasons Why Powerizer Complete Is A Detergent & Cleaner That Keeps Giving

Plant and Mineral-Based Cleaner Certified Across Dish, Laundry, Carpet and Multi-purpose Cleaners

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Chemikalien aus Biomasse: Wie können alternative Kohlenstoffquellen am effizientesten angezapft werden?

Projekt EvaChem will Syntheseprozesse erneuerbar machen

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High-Throughput Screening Technology in Industrial Biotechnology

We discuss the most significant factors that can improve  High-throughput screening (HTS) efficiency

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Mattel’s MEGA™ bringt neue biobasierte Kunststoffblöcke auf den Markt

Das neue MEGA Sortiment für biobasierte Kunststoffe wird drei Bausätze für Vorschulkinder umfassen

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31 January 202028 January 2020

Conagra Brands Announces Sustainable Packaging Goal

Company aims to reduce overall use of plastic and make 100% of current plastic packaging renewable, recyclable or compostable by 2025

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Wissenschaftsjahr 2020 Bioökonomie: Wandel der Gesellschaft ist dringend notwendig

Spannende Veranstaltungen für die interessierte Öffentlichkeit und zahlreiche Fachtagungen zum Leitthema der Uni Hohenheim - monatliche Themenschwerpunkte

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A real alternative to crude oil

The synthesis of bio-based high-performance polyamide from biogenic residues

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Eine echte Alternative zum Erdöl

Synthese biobasierter Hochleistungs-Polyamide aus biogenen Reststoffen

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TU Bergakademie Freiberg and CAC produce climate-friendly gasoline

A second trial at the plant is already planned for 2020, in which a further 15 to 25 m3 of green gasoline will be produced

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TU Bergakademie Freiberg und CAC produzieren klimafreundliches Benzin

Für 2020 ist bereits ein zweiter Versuch an der Anlage geplant, bei dem weitere 15 bis 25 m³ grünes Benzin produziert werden sollen

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Seaweed technology gets $6MM funding

Demand for billions of Loliware’s 'Straw of the Future' spans 68 countries across six continents

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Germany’s new bioeconomy strategy criticised for overlooking agriculture, food production

Its logic sounds impressively simple: The economy should increasingly switch to renewable raw materials, meaning it should become independent of coal, oil and gas

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Deutschlands neuer Plan: Ist Bioökonomie die Zukunft?

Die Logik der Initiative klingt bestechend einfach: Die Wirtschaft soll zunehmend auf erneuerbare Rohstoffe umgestellt, also unabhängig von Kohle, Öl und Gas werden

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Bioreaktor Kuh – Antikörper aus der Kuh ersetzen Antibiotika

Mithilfe der sogenannten Milchproteinfraktionierung, einer speziellen Membrantechnik, können aus der Milch gezielt geimpfter Kühe Antikörper gewonnen werden

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30 January 202012 February 2020

Deep insight into a turbulent and growing market – Expert workshop on the global production of bio-based building blocks and polymers

nova Session “Bio-based Building Blocks and Polymers – Global Capacities, Production and Trends 2019-2024”. A Workshop with leading biopolymer experts from Germany, the Netherlands and the USA. Join in, learn, discuss and share.

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1st ECP Job Exchange at the 4th European Chemistry Partnering

The 1st ECP Job Exchange offers a very clear focus on content as well as exclusive access to top-class participants who are committed to this topic

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1st ECP Job Exchange beim 4th European Chemistry Partnering

Die 1. ECP-Jobbörse bietet einen ganz klaren inhaltlichen Schwerpunkt sowie einen exklusiven Zugang zu hochkarätigen Teilnehmern

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Wood-based lid for quark containers − Valio and Stora Enso test biocomposite in food packaging

Reusable lids will be used to test the wood-based biocomposite in food packaging

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Resolute invests $38 million in its Kénogami mill in Quebec

New $27 million project will create eight jobs in the startup phase slated for 2021, and a total of 23 jobs once the plant reaches its full production capacity of 21 metric tons per day

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Aus Holz mach Bioplastik mach Holz

Im Gemeinschaftsprojekt „SusPackaging“ der Universität Stuttgart sollen bioverträgliche Verpackungsmaterialien aus nachhaltigen Ausgangsstoffen entwickelt werden

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Kompuestos certifies new bioplastic based on potato starch

Company’s Biokomp range of biodegradable resins made from different starches are derived from corn, potato and various types of cereals

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Gibt es kreislauffähige Dämmstoffe?

Abfallökobilanzen aller Dämmstoffe zeigen in den meisten Fällen spezifische Vorteile einer stofflichen Verwertung auf und machen damit eine Rückführung der Abfallmassen in den Wirtschaftskreislauf sinnvoll

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Plastic is just the tip of the ‘single use’ iceberg

Consumers give biodegradable packaging the thumbs up, but are confused over terminology

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Nouryon-led consortium wins EU backing for pioneering green hydrogen project

€11-million-project is a front-runner among several hydrogen initiatives aimed at cutting carbon emissions, and will be a significant milestone to a circular economy

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Leave nothing to waste in agriculture: Spain’s race to top circular economy

The agrifood sector is aiming to become a leader in the circular economy

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Kreislaufwirtschaft mit spanischer Gülle: Nichts verkommen lassen

Der spanische Agrar- und Nahrungsmittelsektor will im Wettlauf um die Führungsposition in der Kreislaufwirtschaft nicht hinterherhinken

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BRAIN Group expands production capacities as demand increases

Paving the way for future growth

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BRAIN-Gruppe erweitert Produktionskapazitäten bedarfsorientiert

Kapazitäten für weiteres Wachstum geschaffen

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29 January 202027 January 2020

EXCLUSIVE: Avantium eyes easily recyclable, multi-layer packaging applications for PEF initiative

“We are looking to replace those multi-layer films with a mono-layer of PEF that brings all the functionalities that people are looking for in terms of barriers and physical and mechanical properties,” CEO van Aken said.

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China verbietet Plastiktüten und Einweg-Strohhalme

Bis zum Jahr 2025 müssen Städte und Gemeinden in ganz China den Verbrauch von Einweg-Plastikartikeln im Gastgewerbe um 30 Prozent reduzieren

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Single-use plastic: China to ban bags and other items

Plastic bags will be banned across all cities and towns in 2022, though markets selling fresh products will be exempt until 2025, restaurant industry by 30%  

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Five ways to turn CO₂ from pollution to a valuable product

All options for using CO₂ have potential, but making them a reality will need a clear understanding of the possible unintended consequences

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E-Fuels – Die riskante Wette auf synthetische Kraftstoffe

Selbst bei Ausbau der Elektromobilität droht der Verkehrssektor die Klimaziele 2030 zu verfehlen. Eine Lösung könnten synthetische Kraftstoffe sein

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Will the skyscrapers of the future be made out of wood?

Wood products that are nearly as strong as steel are going into more high-rises, locking up carbon. But can we grow enough trees to keep pace?

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Bioeconomy in the CAP’s nine objectives

The recently updated bioeconomy strategy now looks more at the concept of circular economy in general than at the mere re-use of energy

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Die „neun Ziele“ der GAP und die Bioökonomie

Die aktualisierte Bioökonomiestrategie der Kommission befasst sich nun mehr mit dem Konzept der Kreislaufwirtschaft im Allgemeinen als lediglich mit der Energienutzung

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French MEP calls for ‘realism’ in Farm to Fork strategy

The plant protection part of the upcoming Farm to Fork strategy should take a realistic and science-based approach that allows farmers to “explore all possible solutions”

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28 January 202023 January 2020

Bitrez Ltd launches bio-based resins at JEC World 2020

New family of bio-based resins are designed especially for composite applications and are REACH compliant

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Mikroben aus der Urzeit veredeln CO2 mit Hochdruck zu „grünem Gas“

Neuartiger Bioreaktor nutzt „Urbakterien“ und extremen Druck zur unerreicht effizienten Umwandlung von CO₂ in Erdgas

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Prehistoric microbes valorize carbon dioxide under high pressure to ‘green gas’

Innovative bioreactor using microorganisms and extreme pressure conditions with high-efficiency to transform CO₂ into "green" natural gas

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Could a unique cellulose moulding technology replace single-use plastic?

Company Pulpack developed an extremely fast and cost-effective patented, dry moulding cellulose method with excellent performance for the packaging industry

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Die Wiederverwendung von französischem Bioabfall in der Gebäudeisolierung

Viele französische KMU haben mit der Herstellung von natürlichen Dämmstoffen auf Basis von Biostoffen und Bioabfällen begonnen  

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French bio-waste finds second life in building insulation

Many French SMEs are starting to manufacture natural insulation materials based on bio-sourced materials and biowaste as alternative to conventional insulation

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Chief technology officer and green chemistry scientific advisor join Circa Group

Tony Duncan, CEO of Circa Group Ltd, who produces bio-based solvent Cyrene from waste biomass – has announced two additions to the team

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EU bets on bioeconomy to deliver farming aspects of the Green Deal

Bioeconomy is a great opportunity for agriculture and farmers to play a critical role in making the European Green Deal a success

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EU setzt für den Green Deal auf Bioökonomie

Die Bioökonomie stellt „eine große Chance“ für die EU-Landwirtschaft dar

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China to ban single-use plastic products

The ban will start by the year-end 2020 with the scope of regions gradually expanding by the end of 2025

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27 January 202027 January 2020

The global bio-based polymer market 2019 – A revised view on a turbulent and growing market

Turbulent times for bio-based polymers in 2019: PLA sold out despite expansion, as did PHA. Bio-based PP available for the first time, increased production of PBAT, PBS, bio-based PE, starch-containing polymer compounds and epoxy resins.

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Thailand Board of Investment Points Out the High Potential for Thailand to Be Bioplastics Hub

Due to its abundant raw materials, existing value chain and supportive government policies, the country is paving the path for investments in bioplastics projects

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A new technology for creating natural fibres

Natural Fibre Welding Inc. has developed a scalable fabrication platform that reformats natural fibres to create stronger and longer-lasting materials