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29 January 202027 January 2020

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

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Continental eröffnet Forschungs- und Versuchslabor für Löwenzahnkautschuk „Taraxagum Lab Anklam“

Reifenhersteller plant, bei positiven Versuchsergebnissen den Rohstoff binnen zehn Jahren in der Serienproduktion einzusetzen

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Continental Opens “Taraxagum Lab Anklam” Research Laboratory for Dandelion Rubber

Tire manufacturer is planning to introduce the raw material into serial production within ten years

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Polen: Trotz Bioökonomie-Hype den Schutz der Biodiversität nicht gefährden

Die verstärkte Nutzung von Biomasse als Ersatz für Energie aus Kohle könnte eine Chance für die polnische Heizindustrie und die Energieversorger werden

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Bioeconomy hype shouldn’t put biodiversity preservation at risk, experts say

The use of biomass on a wider scale in place of coal could be an opportunity for the Polish heating industry and energy suppliers

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Michelle Jou nominated as a new member of Avantium’s Supervisory Board

Michelle brings extensive commercial experience from the chemicals and plastics industries together with a specialist knowledge of the Asian regio

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Could bacteria help recycle greenhouse gases in the future?

Could bacteria assist in the recycling of greenhouse gases in the future instead of releasing them into the atmosphere?

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Bakterien gegen Industrieabgase?

Könnten Bakterien in Zukunft helfen, Treibhausgase zu verwerten, statt sie in die Atmosphäre zu blasen?

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New EMFF project “BIOGEARS” launched to develop biobased ropes for aquaculture

The project aims to provide the European aquaculture sector with innovative products and a value chain to challenge the existing gap of biobased ropes

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24 January 202024 January 2020

Nestlé creates market for food-grade recycled plastics, launches fund to boost packaging innovation

Company will launch a CHF 250 million sustainable packaging venture fund to invest in start-up companies that focus on these areas

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Hochwertige Kraftstoffe aus Abfällen

Hamburger Forscher entwickeln Biodiesel ohne Schwefel und Stickstoff aus Pommesfett und Elektrolysewasserstoff

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Wood-Based Alternative: Feminine Hygiene Fibres from Kelheim

The viscose hygiene fibres from Kelheim offer significant ecologic advantages: they are made from cellulose and they are fully biodegradable

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Holzbasierte Alternative: Damenhygiene-Fasern aus Kelheim

Viskose-Hygienefasern aus Kelheim bieten signifikante ökologische Vorteile: Sie bestehen aus Zellulose und sind in üblicher Umgebung vollständig biologisch abbaubar

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NC Partnering Newsletter 01/2020

Building a sustainable bioeconomy – focus on wood products

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Cannabinoid, meet biochem – Lygos acquires Librede to scale up and commercialize cannabinoid production

Increased interest from companies in cannabinoids given the smokin’ hot demand and it makes sense that it’s coming from biochem companies

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Vegetable oil price index hits two-year high

Chart of the Week (03/ 2020)

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Pflanzenölindex auf 2-Jahreshoch

Grafik der Woche (03/ 2020)

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Nachhaltigkeitskriterien beim Einkauf von Büromaterial und –ausstattung beachten!

FNR zeigt auf der Paperworld in der Sonderschau „Das nachwachsende Büro“ mehr als 100 nachhaltige Produkte

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23 January 202027 January 2020

The PULP2VALUE project was awarded with the BBI award for the highest number of cross-sectoral interconnections

As coordinator of the project, Royal COSUN (NL) received the award from Philippe Mengal, BBI JU Executive Director on the BBI JU Stakeholder Forum 2019

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Gerresheimer manufactures sustainable primary plastic packaging

As a pioneer in the quest for greater sustainability, company offers an extensive range of plastic packaging made from PET, R-PET, and BIO-PET plastics

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ADM and P2 Science to Collaborate in Plant-Based Specialty Chemicals and Materials

The two companies have executed a Memorandum of Understanding addressing Plant-Based Monomers, Polymers, and Specialty Products

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New Methods of Recycling Polymers

This article presents the key recycling processes that are helping to address the problem of waste plastic

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Lebensmittelabfälle als Rohstoff für 3D-gedruckte Biokunststoffe

EU- und Industrie-gefördertes BARBARA-Projekt will Lebensmittelreste besser verwerten und fossile Kunststoffe durch umweltfreundlichere Biokunststoffe ersetzen

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Self-stick adhesive made with black pepper derivative adjusts to many tastes

UV light tunes properties of pressure-sensitive biobased adhesive

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Forscher machen Biosprit-Produktion billiger

Forscher der Rutgers University entwickeln effektive Konversionsmethode, um Pflanzenzucker in Ethanol umzuwandeln

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How to Make it Easier to Turn Plant Waste into Biofuels

Rutgers-led team develops innovative process to rapidly dissolve plant fibers

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Synthetic Rewiring of Plant CO2 Sequestration Galvanizes Plant Biomass Production

Synthetically designed alternative photorespiratory pathways in tobacco and rice plants have paved the way to enhanced plant biomass production

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22 January 202017 January 2020

BioICEP project to develop next generation materials kicks off

€5 million project BioICEP, which will span four years, aims to develop sustainable, environmentally-friendly alternatives to traditional petroleum-based plastic

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Lenzing: Car concept with biodegradable car seat covers

Collaboration with Rinspeed AG, Switzerland, to introduce highly sustainable fibers for automotive interiors in Rinspeed’s 2019 concept vehicle “microSnap”

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Wissenschaftsjahr 2020: Was ist Bioökonomie?

Interview mit Ulrich Schurr vom Forschungszentrum Jülich: Wie können wir zu einem nachhaltigen Wirtschaften kommen und was kann die Forschung dazu beitragen?

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Electrochaea technology awarded the Swiss energy prize Watt d’Or

Power-to-gas demonstration facility is working with the biological methanation system developed by Electrochaea - a key technology for climate-neutral natural fuels  

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Electrochaea-Technologie mit Schweizer Energiepreis Watt d’Or ausgezeichnet

Power-to-Gas Referenzanlage wendet Electrochaeas biologische Methanisierung an - eine Schlüsseltechnologie zur Herstellung klimaneutraler Kraftstoffe

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Towards sustainability — From a by-product of the biodiesel industry to a valuable chemical

New cheap and efficient copper-based catalyst can be used to convert glycerol into dihydroxyacetone, same process produces hydrogen molecules from water

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Perdue Farms Introduces Compostable Foam Packaging for Shipments

All of company's e-commerce shipping boxes to be made from 100% recyclable cardboard insulated with a backyard compostable cornstarch-based foam