7 June 20194 June 2019 The world’s most beautiful headphones are here, and they’re made of fungus And other biomaterials such as bacteria and biosynthetic spider silk
Korvaa – Ein finnisches Unternehmen baut biologisch abbaubare Kopfhörer aus Pilzen Auch Pilzprodukte, bakteriell hergestellte Spinnenseide und Zellulose finden sich in dem neuartigen Biomaterial
Yanfeng Automotive Interiors and Prisma Renewable Composites Collaborate to Bring Plant-Based Lignin Technology to Vehicle Interiors The agreement includes plans to introduce Prisma’s BioLANTM material to YFAI’s broad customer base for use in various automotive interior applications
6 June 2019 Hemp fibre-reinforced plastic, hemp protein powder and hemp face cream are “Hemp Products of the Year 2019” With more than 410 participants from 49 countries and a sold-out exhibition, the conference has broken all records and is now by far the world's largest event for the industrial use of hemp
Taskforces for SIRA 2030 Set of actions for developing sustainable and competitive bio-based industries in Europe
Massivholz wird Textil Forscher der Universität Kassel wollen aus Weidenholz Endlosfasern entwickeln und als neuen textilen Werkstoff etablieren
Biomass-based 3D printing, renewable solvents, fermentation-based CBD, coffee waste upcycling, algae-based ink, limestone paper and more The Digest’s Top 10 Innovations for the week of May 31st
Plastic & Climate: The Hidden Costs of a Plastic Planet (May 2019) New report compares greenhouse gas emissions estimates against global carbon budgets and emissions commitments, and it considers how current trends and projections will impact our ability to reach agreed emissions targets
Diskussion im Klimakabinett: Kohlendioxid verpressen – oder nicht? "Risikotechnologie" oder "das Grundwasser könne Schaden nehmen" argwöhnen die Gegner - jetzt macht sich Merkel für Carbon Capture and Storage stark
Neste and VTT strengthen their partnership through research investments in Finland New research infrastructure enables partners to develop cleaner solutions for fuels and chemicals
Meet the green startup shaking up the chemicals industry DMC Biotechnologies, a US biotechnology company, makes bio-based products using enhanced microbial fermentation
The Growing Wave of Biotech IPOs in China Reforms within China affecting the biomedical industry, such as the accelerated review and approval of drugs, and the expansion of the reimbursement scheme
5 June 201931 May 2019 BASF, The Estée Lauder Companies, RSPO and Solidaridad partner for Sustainable Palm Project The project partners are collaborating with the Indonesian government to foster a sustainable palm oil production supply chain in Lampung
BASF, die Estee Lauder Companies und der Roundtable on Sustainable Oil sowie Solidaridad: Partnerschaft für nachhaltige Palmölproduktion Die Projektpartner arbeiten mit der indonesischen Regierung zusammen, um eine nachhaltige Lieferkette für die Palmölproduktion in Lampung zu fördern
Engineered bacteria could be missing link in energy storage Electrical energy to be converted into fuels or bioplastics by microbes
Bakterien speichern Wind- und Solarstrom Elektrische Energie durch Mikroorganismen in Treibstoffe oder Biokunststoff umwandelbar
Lithuanian scientists created bioplastic for food packaging which degrades in a couple of years KTU Faculty of Chemical Technology researchers have developed a fully-compostable packaging for food products, which disintegrates with the help of microorganisms
Innovative recycling: Fraunhofer WKI presents insulation and building materials made from wind-power rotor blades Recycling approach offers solution possibilities for disposal problems and simultaneously demonstrate innovative utilization opportunities for recovered balsa wood
Innovatives Recycling: Fraunhofer WKI präsentiert Dämm- und Baustoffe aus Windkraft-Rotorblättern Neues Recyclingverfahren nutzt abgenutzte Rotorblätter als Rohstoffquelle für neue Produkte und umgeht damit allfällige Entsorgungsprobleme
EXCLUSIVE: European bio-based sector sets out 2050 vision for a circular bio-society New report led by the Bio-based Industries Consortium sets out a vision that focuses on four key drivers
Council adopts ban on single-use plastics Member states have agreed to achieve a 90% collection target for plastic bottles by 2029
Rat beschließt Verbot von Einwegplastik Als Zielvorgaben für Plastikflaschen haben die Mitgliedstaaten vereinbart, bis 2029, eine Sammelquote von 90 % zu erreichen
4 June 20193 June 2019 Life Cycle Assessment of the LignoLoc® wooden nail The nails are made from indigenous beech wood and bring a pull-out strength that is higher than steel nails
Ökobilanz des LignoLoc®-Holznagels Die Nägel sind aus heimischem Buchenholz gefertigt und besitzen eine höhere Ausziehfestigkeit als Stahlnägel
Gove takes action to ban plastic straws, stirrers, and cotton buds The government confirms a ban on plastic straws, stirrers, and cotton buds to slash plastic waste
Gove ergreift Maßnahmen, um Plastikstrohhalme, Rührer und Wattestäbchen zu verbieten Die britische Regierung bestätigt ein Verbot von Plastikstrohhalmen, Rührern und Wattestäbchen, Plastikabfälle zu zerschneiden
A new flexible packaging material based on wood fibres Paptic launched the first full-scale commercial product, Paptic® Tringa for shopping or e-commerce bags
CO2 für regenerative Kraftstoffe effizienter aus der Luft gewinnen Neue ZSW-Versuchsanlage läuft erfolgreich
From lethal spider toxins to eco-friendly pesticides Significant funding and effort have been invested in the discovery, study, and development of agrochemical pesticide alternatives
This Mumbai-based startup has rolled out eco-friendly bamboo substitutes in its fight against plastic Started by four engineers in 2017, Beco manufactures products such as kitchen towels and trash bags made from bamboo pulp and corn starch-derived polymers
FPInnovations and Resolute Inaugurate Thermomechanical Pulp Bio-Refinery in Thunder Bay TMP-Bio is a patented technology developed by FPInnovations for the commercial production of large quantities of bio-sourced chemicals
3 June 201929 May 2019 Walki Group Oy acquires Plastiroll Oy and broadens its offering of sustainable packaging solutions With Walki, Plastiroll becomes part of a significant international packaging materials company. This will enable further international growth
Comet Inspires Chemistry for Making Breathable Oxygen on Mars Caltech reactor could convert CO2 into breathable oxygen for space trips
Besser informieren ist ein Schlüssel für mehr biobasierte Beschaffung Gemeinschaftsstudie zum öffentlichen und unternehmerischen Einkauf von Biokunststoff-Produkten am Beispiel von GaLaBau-Produkten und Kinderspielzeug
Finland’s ‘bioeconomy’ could provide roadmap for Maine Finland's top forestry official paints a picture of her country's push to develop a sustainable advanced economy with a natural resource mix that mirrors Maine's own
Lenzing: Lyocell fibers for aquatic farming Company initiated the project in collaboration with the Saxon Textile Research Institute (STFI), Chemnitz/Germany, and FIUM GmbH & Co. KG
Designing Biobased Recyclable Polymers for Plastics The study presents strategies for improving the performance and recyclability of the polymers
New Artificial Photosynthesis Breakthrough Uses Gold to Turn CO2 Into Liquid Fuel The new process mimics this natural ability via chemical manipulations that create liquid fuel, without requiring chlorophyll
31 May 201928 May 2019 Sustainable PU synthetics for the shoe industry Combination of water-based textile coating with regenerative fibers
Nachhaltiges Kunstleder für die Schuhindustrie Kombination aus wässriger Textilbeschichtung mit nachwachsenden Fasern
KLM, SkyNRG and SHV Energy announce project first European plant for sustainable aviation fuel Europe’s first dedicated production facility for sustainable aviation fuel to be built at Delfzijl
UPM’s FibDex®, a wood-based innovation for wound care, receives regulatory approval and CE mark UPM's first wound dressing created from wood-based nanofibrillar cellulose has been developed in collaboration with researchers from the University of Helsinki
Holzbasierte Innovation für Wundversorgung erhält Freigabe und CE-Kennzeichnung UPM lanciert modernes Wundversorgungsprodukt für den europäischen Markt
How companies across Europe are creating sustainable products using no fossil fuels European Union is planning to invest another 10 billion euros in Bioeconomy research by 2027
#SMEs should play greater role in #Bioeconomy Global challenges such as climate change, population growth and the depletion of natural resources are forcing humanity to rethink its behaviour
29 May 201925 May 2019 Solugen Inc. Secures $32 Million in Series B Funding Founders Fund Leads Latest Funding Round for Emerging Company Seeking to Decarbonize the Chemicals Industry with Bio-Based Technologies
Green Science Alliance Co., Ltd. Made 100% Nature Derived Material-based Biodegradable Plastic, with Recycled Paper, Paper Waste, News Paper Scrap, Etc. Company had also succeeded in making color masterbatch to have stronger mechanical strength, compared to the one without nano cellulose
Biopolymer Innovation Award – Querdenker sind Vorreiter Auszeichnung für clevere Ideen aus Biokunststoffen
Canada and Italy promote national bioeconomy strategies Only nine countries in Europe have currently adopted national bioeconomy strategies
“Bio, Kunststoff — oder beides?” Warum die Tüte aus Biokunststoff nicht in den Biomüll gehört und wie das feine Häutchen aus dem Ei vielleicht einmal die Gurke von der Plastikverpackung befreien könnte, damit befasst sich jetzt eine Ausstellung in Halle
Hemp fibre-reinforced plastic, hemp protein powder and hemp face cream are “Hemp Products of the Year 2019”
