26 March 202024 March 2020 Symposium beleuchtet Wachstumschancen für nachhaltige biobasierte Wirtschaft Erstes Symposium „Blaue Bioökonomie in Norddeutschland“ an der Kieler Universität mit rund 80 Teilnehmenden aus Wissenschaft, Industrie, Politik und Verbänden
In stressful times, some good news This legislation to help Maine compete for a market share in the growing global bioeconomy
“What we urgently need is a less emotionally charged debate on plastics” According to the EU’s plastics strategy, the aim is for PET bottles to contain at least 25 per cent of recycled material by 2025. How realistic is this target?
UPM develops a truly wood based biocomposite material with up to 100% renewable resources Utilising residues from pulp production, not compromising the food chain
Clariant: Kooperation mit Floreon bei Biopolymer-Anwendungen Erweiterte Materialperformance bei Biopolymeren, basierend auf Floreon's hauseigenem Wissen um Verbraucherwünschen entgegenzukommen
Clariant and Floreon announce collaboration to expand high-performance biopolymer applications to additional markets Enhanced material performance of biopolymers based on Floreon’s proprietary know-how to meet demanding material requirements
SuperFOIL doesn’t leave ‘mushroom’ for improvement with recycled plastic insulation We have worked closely with Texfelt to create a unique insulation product for mushroom polytunnels
25 March 202023 March 2020 EUBP raises concerns over biased EASAC report on bio-based and biodegradable plastics Statements implicitly lead to some very questionable recommendations to EU institutions and citizens
YC graduate Genecis Bioindustries turns food waste into compostable plastics Company is working on technologies to solve another major problem: climate change
Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft erstellt Wasserstoff-Roadmap für Deutschland Nationale Strategie Wasserstoff (NSW) der Bundesregierung will die wesentlichen Eckpunkte für die Entwicklung einer Wasserstoffwirtschaft ausarbeiten
Clover Sonoma Advances Social and Environmental Impact with B Corporation Recertification and New Fully Renewable Milk Carton Company's new packaging will be available on shelves this summer in its organic half gallon and quart milk cartons
Department of Energy Announces $25 Million for Plastics Recycling R&D, Launches Upcycling Consortium Department ’s Plastics Innovation Challenge is offering a comprehensive program to accelerate innovations in plastics recycling technologies
The Sustainable Packaging Evolution: Ineos, PS, and Chemical Recycling As the coronavirus crisis casts polystyrene and PS products in a more favorable light, chemical recycling could change the long-term sustainable equation for the polymer
Umwelt: Statt Einwegverpackungen aus Plastik setzt das Studentenwerk Würzburg auf biologisch abbaubare Materialien Sieht aus wie Plastik - ist es aber nicht!
DOE offers $25 million for plastics recycling R&D BETO issued a joint funding opportunity announcement on March titled “BOTTLE: Bio-Optimized Technologies to Keep Thermoplastics out of Landfills and the Environment.”
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
nova experts introduced: Andreas Kesenheimer
