4 December 20199 September 2021 New study looks to biological enzymes as source of hydrogen fuel This new development may help clear the path for the hydrogen fuel industry to move into a larger role in the global push toward more environmentally friendly energy sources
Marc Palahí talks to Il Bioeconomista. An interview with the director of EFI Marc Palahí, director of EFI, in this exclusive interview with Il Bioeconomista - after his business trip to China
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BioMonitor seek experts’ knowledge on data collection methodologies used to measure the bioeconomy As part of the long run data collection strategy, BioMonitor will address the integration of new bio-based products into the official Eurostat statistics
BioSinn – geeignete Anwendungen für biobasierte, biologisch abbaubare Kunststoffe BioSinn konzentriert sich speziell auf Anwendungen, in denen Sammlung oder Recycling in der Praxis nicht oder kaum möglich ist
Energy from biomass is sustainable, as a nest egg Biomass is not sustainable all by itself. Policy, effort and monitoring are required in order to control the balance between growth and use of biomass
100% biodegradable pasta straws to help the planet The British brand Stroodlels offers biodegradable bucatini-like pasta as a substitute for so many fancied straws
Dänemark: Erste kommerzielle Bioraffinerie für Pflanzenprotein soll in Betrieb gehen In Dänemark wird bald die erste kommerzielle Bioraffinerie zur Gewinnung von Pflanzenprotein die Arbeit aufnehmen
SoCalGas and the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Announce U.S. Department of Energy Funding of Carbon Capture Project Companies collaboration aims to advance the development of a process called Integrated CO2 Capture and Conversion to Methanol (ICCCM)
Biotech breakthrough turns waste biomass into high value chemicals The new breakthrough demonstrates that high-value chemicals can be produced directly from waste biomass in a single ‘one-pot’ process
Leftover grain from breweries could be converted into fuel for homes Using just 1kg of the grain, Dr Ahmed Osman has been able to create enough activated carbon to spread across 100 football pitches
2 December 201927 November 2019 Resolve-project develops bio-based alternatives for hazardous solvents New solvent molecules proved to have better performance than their fossil counterparts
Metsä Board joins 4evergreen – a new alliance promoting fibre-based packaging in circular economy 4evergreen was created as a forum to engage and connect industry members from across the fibre-based packaging value chain
Cooperation among Govts on biodiesel mandates can sustain CPO price rise Governments could coordinate allocation increases under the biodiesel mandates, says palm oil expert Dr James Fry
Lärmschutzwände aus Holz mit der besten CO2-Bilanz Lärmschutzwände aus Holz haben eine deutlich bessere CO2- und Energiebilanz als Lärmschutzwände aus Beton. Das belegt eine neue Studie aus der Schweiz
Manus Bio Facility to Produce Next-Generation Natural Ingredients Manus Bio has now updated the plant’s infrastructure to manufacture its target products
29 November 201926 November 2019 ‘Doing More With Lignin’ Project will utilize existing infrastructure for biobased chemistry at 3 locations in the south of the Netherlands
Nachhaltige und biobasierte Epoxidharze Seit 10 Jahren produziert Sicomin markt- und anwenderfreundliche Epoxidharzsysteme, die sich als Alternative zu oleochemisch basierten Systemen optimal einsetzen lassen
Sumo seaweed-fibre nappies offer healthy and sustainable alternative While inventors primary concern was to provide an alternative to disposable diapers, indeed 'Sumo's advances over standard cloth nappies have earned its several awards
Destabilisierung macht Holz stabiler: Das Holz-Paradoxon Forscher der EMPA und ETH Zürich entwickeln innovativen Hightech-Werkstoff aus Holz, aus welchem sie das Lignin entfernt haben
The push to develop more bioplastics continues, despite dubious benefits There seems to be a huge contest to see who can make plastic - specifically bioplastics - out of the weirdest stuff
Neue Einblicke beim Forum Holzbau Urban in Köln Am 23. und 24. Oktober 2019 fand der 12. Europäische Kongress Effizientes Bauen mit Holz im urbanen Raum statt
Europe Bioplastics & Biopolymers Market Report (2014-2024) Market Size, Share, Price, Trend and Forecast
An exclusive interview with John Bell, Director Healthy Planet at EU Commission: “Europe needs an ambitious ‘Green Innovation Deal’” In this exclusive interview, John Bell talks about the EU Updated Bioeconomy Strategy one year later its presentation in Brussels
German farmers will ‘have to declare bankrupcy’ if CAP direct payments are capped Agriculture has become a tough business and not only for small or organic farms
Weniger Direktzahlungen für Landwirte? „Dann müsste ich sofort Insolvenz anmelden“ Die Landwirtschaft ist ein hartes Geschäft geworden, nicht nur für kleine oder ökologische Betriebe
28 November 201927 November 2019 Sappi joins Cepi in the 4evergreen alliance to boost the contribution of fibre-based packaging in a circular economy Aims of the new alliance are to increase awareness about the benefits of fibre-based packaging materials and call for the development of optimised collection systems
Ministerin Scharrenbach: Land fördert nur noch Kunstrasenplätze ohne Kunststoffgranulate Nur umweltfreundliche Alternativen – etwa Kork oder Quarzsand - sollen noch erlaubt sein
This Bioplastic Made From Fish Scales Just Won the James Dyson Award British product designer Lucy Hughes has invented a biodegradable plastic made from fish offcuts
The vegan revolution: why the latest ‘meat’ is made entirely from thin air A US startup claims it can convert CO2 into nutrients. Could innovations such as this and 3D-printed steaks provide a sustainable food future?
Fleischersatz aus der Luft? Kalifornisches Start-up Air Protein hat eine neue Idee entwickelt, nämlich vegetarischen Fleischersatz aus Luft herzustellen
Spanish Researchers Produce Straws Made of Bacterial Bioplastic Although bioplastics such as PHA are more expensive than conventional plastics, European markets might increasingly welcome them
Novel Biocatalytic System Turns Waste Biomass into Value-Added Chemicals Their findings have been published in Nature Communications on November 12, 2019
The Magic Behind the Molecules and Materials: The Digest’s 2019 Multi-Slide Guide to Checkerspot’s Synthetic Biology Charles Dimmler from Checkerspot shared this illuminating presentation at ABLC NEXT in San Francisco that shares the magic behind the molecules and materials
27 November 201922 November 2019 The natureplus Criteria Commission launches new guidelines for the assessment of the ecological footprint and for straw blow-in insulation materials A cross-sectional guideline is intended to replace the previous guideline values for eco-indicators (cradle to gate) in all product guidelines
Power-to-Gas-Technologie: Weltweit größte biologische Power-to-Gas-Anlage speist Biomethan in dänisches Erdgasnetz ein Gasqualität übersteigt die Anforderungen für Netzeinspeisung in Deutschland und Kalifornien
Biocomposites in the automotive industry: potential applications and benefits Biocomposite materials are positioned to become a potential solution for some challenges in the automotive industry
Chiara Tommencioni Pisapia uses moths to transform unwanted clothing into “precious” bio-waste material London-based Italian designer to explore the potential for farming moths' larvae and using them to digest keratin-based fibres
Global Natural Fiber Composites (NFC) Market Trends, Applications, Analysis, Growth, and Forecast: 2018 to 2027 New report offers in-depth insights, revenue details, and other vital information regarding the target market
LanzaTech Moves Forward on Sustainable Aviation Scale Up in the USA and Japan LanzaTech’s process can use any source of sustainable ethanol for jet fuel production, including ethanol made from recycled pollution
More focus needed on food waste in the creation of a circular economy Whilst the focus is often on plastic, the circular economy of food waste is also an area with enormous potential to create a positive environmental and social impact
26 November 201921 November 2019 Chemists create new route to PHAs: naturally degradable bioplastics New Colorado State University study demonstrating a chemical catalysis path for making an existing class of biomaterials - even more commercially viable and structurally diverse
Tetra Pak becomes the first company in the food and beverage industry to offer packaging made with fully traceable plant-based polymers Using as first the Bonsucro standards for sustainable sugar cane shows another reinforcement of the company’s commitment to drive ethical and responsible business
Forest-Based Industries Vision 2050 European Forest-Based Industries to present their vision of the European society in 2050 and the essential role that they can play, delivering on the carbon neutrality goal
Österreich: Förderung der Holznutzung für Wirtschaft und Klima essentiell Österreichische Holzindustrie fordert verstärkte Holznutzung, um der Klimakrise zu begegnen und den wichtigen Wirtschaftszweig in ländlichen Regionen zu stärken
EU’s increased demand for low-carbon liquid fuels can be met sustainably, study shows More countries could adopt higher ethanol fuel blends without exceeding the existing cap on crop-based biofuels
An exclusive interview with Alex Michine, CEO of MetGen. “Building consumer awareness is key for the expansion of the European bioeconomy” In this exclusive interview with Il Bioeconomista, the CEO, Alex Michine, talks about the achievements and the next steps of the company
Airlines get ready for jet biofuel take-off in Norway Norway’s new rule demands that airplanes refueled in the country use a product made from waste fats and vegetable oil, although it excludes palm oil
25 November 201920 November 2019 Stora Enso launches a new concept for constructing office buildings from wood Company has developed a new flexible, modular wooden office concept which meets all requirements for open space, grid space and clear ceilings
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