7 January 202020 December 2019 Newsletter des Advanced Motor Fuels Technology Collaboration Programme In der aktuellen Ausgabe steht das indische Biokraftstoffprogramm, Elektrofahrzeuge in den USA und die Entwicklung von Ladestationen, sowie die ‘saubere‘ Schifffahrt und die Ethanolumwandlung in Biokerosin im Mittelpunkt
DNFI – Innovation in Natural Fibres 2019 – Award Ceremony Biodegradable cotton-jute fabric with a waterproof coating that can substitute for non-biodegradable PVC-coated polyester has been acknowledged
A biodegradable clay material made of tea waste In collaboration with Yibin University and their tea farm, a Chinese designer developed a pliable, clay-like material using an adhesive made from starch
Global Starch-based bioplastics market by product type and by end-users/application Global Market Share, Forecast Data, In-Depth Analysis, And Detailed Overview, and Forecast, 2013 - 2026
Globaler ‘Biokunststoffe auf Stärkebasis’ Markt 2019 Biome Bioplastics, Innovia Films, Greenhome, Novamont S.P.A, NatureWorks LLC
From banana to gongura, this weaver uses alternative fibres to create saris Expert C Sekar has developed 25 natural fibres, including from banana stems
Alberta has its economic answer in front of them. Will they see the forest for the trees? By Jeff Passmore, Founder and Chair of Scaling Up Special to The Digest
Die Pilz-Revolution Das Team um die Biotechnologin experimentiert mit verschiedenen, vielseitigen und nützlichen Pilzen
6 January 202019 December 2019 VTT equips laboratory with a bench scale unit from hte hte supplied a customized four-fold bench scale hydroprocessing unit to VTT, the Finnish VTT Technical Research Center
VTT stattet Labor mit Bench Scale-Anlage von hte aus hte hat eine maßgeschneiderte Hydroprocessing Vierfach-Anlage im Bench Scale-Maßstab an VTT Technical Research Center in Finnland geliefert
The Novozymes Award 2019 goes to James C. Liao Novozymes honors Professor James C. Liao for his contributions to science that can help develop fuels and chemicals from renewable resources
ALPLA joins cross-industry consortium for chemical recycling Innovative technology enables circularity for difficult-to-recycle PET plastic waste
Transforming cod heads, frames and intestines from waste to value How the new project 'WaSeaBi' is transforming codling waste into valuable side products
Nachhaltige Polyamidverarbeitung – Prozesshilfsmittel aus dem Bio-Regal Clariants Licocare RBW-Lösungen sind marktführenden Montanwachsen in Bezug auf diverse technische Aspekte ebenbürtig, teilweise sogar überlegen
Renmatix and Cargill Sign Joint Development Agreement Cargill and Renmatix explore new technology to make label-friendly, functional food ingredients to meet consumer demand
New Canadian bio-economy report highlights positive impact of hiring newcomers Following the successful journey from newcomer to biotech talent, the report is a compilation of the data and success stories of both IEPs and biotech employers
FNR legt Statusbericht 2019 der Charta für Holz 2.0 auf Der Statusbericht 2019 gibt einen Überblick über ausgewählte Aktivitäten der mit der Umsetzung des Charta-Prozesses befassten Arbeitsgruppen
23 December 201916 December 2019 Bio-based News starts its winter break – we will be back 6 January 2020 A good start to the new year
20 December 201917 December 2019 “Energy Materials” Topic Sponsor Chemiepark Bitterfeld-Wolfen Innovations in Battery Research at the 4th European Chemistry Partnering on February 27, 2020
Chemiepark Bitterfeld-Wolfen präsentiert als Topic Sponsor „Energy Materials” Innovationen aus der Batterieforschung beim 4th European Chemistry Partnering
Zurheide macht jetzt Kaffeekapseln aus Holz Gemeinsam mit Start-up Rezemo wurde die "Zurheide-Kaffee-Kapsel" aus Hobelspänen, eingebettet in eine Matrix aus Pflanzenstärke-Polymer, entwickelt
Sulapac and Quadpack join forces for sustainable cosmetic packaging The new partnership provides Sulapac’s existing and new cosmetic clients access to a wider range of sustainable packaging solutions
Marktübersicht: Dämmstoffe aus nachwachsenden Rohstoffen Aktualisierte 10. Auflage: Neue EU-Gebäuderichtlinie, Infos zu Umwelt- und Gesundheitsverträglichkeit und 13 Rohstoffe in der Übersicht
European Green Deal: Bioplastics to play a crucial role in making the deal become reality EUBP will engage in constructive discussions to explain in further detail the potential of bioplastics and their crucial contribution to achieving the Green Deal
Menüplan von Hefe verändert: Treibhausgas als Nährstoff BOKU-Forschern ist es gelungen, Hefezellen dazu zu befähigen, ähnlich wie Pflanzen Kohlendioxid als Nahrungsquelle zu verwenden
PGF boost to future-proof Manawatū-Whanganui economy NZ Bio-Forestry Limited to receive a $380,000 grant boost for game-changing research which could lead to New Zealand’s first bio-plastics facility
Biofuel expert calls on EU to revisit RED II to avoid ‘impetus of oil’ The EU decided to set a target of having a 14% share of renewables in transport
Klöckner: “Beschluss ist ein klares Bekenntnis zum Wald” Bundesministerin und Länderkollegen verabschieden neue Fördermaßnahmen für Waldbesitzer – Sonderrahmenplan Insektenschutz ebenfalls beschlossen
19 December 201916 December 2019 Spero Renewables signs $2 million DOE agreement to advance ‘wood-based’ plastic technology Plastic-made surplus wood shown to be as strong as steel but light weight and more easily recyclable
Vielseitige Naturfaser: Sisal als Dämmstoff im Bauwesen Importierte Naturfaser wird in der Schweiz als Bau- und Dämmstoff neu entdeckt, während Österreich schon seit fast einem Jahrhundert damit arbeitet
Azerbaijan to start producing bioplastic President of TechnipFMC noted that 150 million euros will be invested in the project, saying that the construction of the plant will take two years
5 Minutes With…Monique van Wijnbergen from Natural Habitats “We really want to change the conversation in the market that palm can be grown for good.”
Deutsche Umwelthilfe und Bundesgütegemeinschaft Kompost kritisieren Greenwashing mit biologisch abbaubaren Kaffeekapseln Verbrauchern empfiehlt die DUH wiederbefüllbare Mehrwegkapseln, Aufbrühsysteme mit Dauerfilter oder klassische Kaffeemaschinen
EU chief likens Green New Deal to Europe’s ‘man on the moon’ moment and includes plan for biodegradable plastics framework Under its new circular economy plan, the EC will develop requirements to ensure reusability or recyclability for all packaging in the EU market
INEOS Styrolution and Agilyx advance polystyrene chemical recycling plant in Channahon, Illinois Partnership paves the way for closed loop recycling to keep polystyrene out of landfills
Cooperation through transparency: ReciChain project promotes waste value chain in Brazil New BASF project aims to bring together the various players in the value chain, promote recycling and improve the living conditions of waste collectors
Kooperation durch Transparenz: Projekt ReciChain fördert die Abfall-Wertschöpfungskette in Brasilien Neues Projekt von BASF will die unterschiedlichen Akteure der Wertschöpfungskette an einen Tisch bringen, Recycling vorantreiben und die Situation der Müllsammler damit verbessern
Neues Verfahren zur Methanisierung von Kohlendioxid aus dem Biogasprozess Speicherung von regenerativ erzeugtem Überschussstrom
Hello Hygiene – Biobased Superabsorbant Polymers are Here!: The Digest’s 2019 Multi-Slide Guide to Ecovia Biopolymers Drew Hertig, Chief Business Officer at Ecovia, shared this illuminating presentation at ABLC NEXT in San Francisco and shared how they are commercializing biopolymers
New value chains for urban biowaste for producing high value-added bioproducts The project aims to turn urban biowaste into resources such as food additives, condiments, insect protein, bioethanol, biosolvents and bioplastics
18 December 201913 December 2019 Stora Enso and Sulapac bring the sustainable straw to the market, with several customers signed up The new straws are available to brands and consumers looking for more eco-friendly solutions
Die Nachfrage ist bereits jetzt groß: Stora Enso und Sulapac bringen nachhaltigen Strohhalm auf den Markt Die neuen Strohhalme sind ab sofort für Marken und Verbraucher erhältlich, die nach umweltfreundlicheren Lösungen suchen
Domsjö Fabriker AB and Ecohelix AB have agreed to cooperate on establishing a demo scale plant for production of the hemicellulose copolymers developed and patented by Ecohelix Demo scale plant will start next year
Curbing Carbon Emissions with Green Methanol Carbon Recycling International (CRI) has pioneered a process to transform CO2 emissions into methanol by direct hydrogenation of captured CO2. It now plans to deploy its technology at commercial scale and help curb emissions from the chemicals sector
Öffentliche Beschaffung von biobasierten Produkten: Potenziale nicht ausgeschöpft Ergebnisse einer dreijährigen Umfrage zeigen nach wie vor viele Hürden bei öffentlicher Hand und Anbietern
Banning single-use plastics in France by 2040 is far too late, environmentalists say The French National Assembly has voted to ban all disposable plastics by 2040, which would be far too late for many environmental advocates
17 December 201913 December 2019 Transforming Tequila: Jose Cuervo Launches Sustainable Initiative To Harness The Power Of Agave With New Biodegradable Straws First Family of Tequila Launches "The Agave Project" to continue its development of new technologies and traditional-plastic alternatives using its own agave by-product
Bio-based plastic packaging on display at Pharmapack Sanners used biopolymers consist of various renewable raw materials such as corn, sugar cane or cellulose, which are converted into "green" ethanol
Nouryon introduces natural starch for the personal care market Amaze™ Nordic Barley, derived from barley starch, shows excellent performance in improving the aesthetics of skin and hair care products
Agri-waste may find its way into better automotive materials European scientists from Spain, Italy, Sweden and Belgium have used lemon, pomegranate, broccoli and almond shell waste to create composites
