7 November 20196 November 2019 Biofuels could be made from bacteria that grow in seawater rather than from crude oil The breakthrough behind this approach is the ability to re-engineer the microbe’s genome and create different types of high value chemical compounds
6 November 20196 November 2019 Position paper: Climate change mitigation with sustainable renewable fuels Making use of existing sustainable options to reduce greenhouse gases in transport, encouraging the development of new technologies
Pure liquid silk Evolved by Nature developed a silk coating to cover materials like nylon and cotton and lend them a silk-like outer layer
Nachhaltigere Verpackungen: L’Oréal entwickelt Kosmetiktube auf Basis von Papier Neue Verpackung soll im kommenden Jahr auf den Markt kommen und erstmals für die hauseigene Marke "Garnier" genutzt werden
TechnipFMC announces first technology license for epichlorohydrin from renewable feedstock in India First project using the EPICEROL technology will be managed from TechnipFMC's center in Lyon, France
Verbund kompostierbare Produkte e.V. mit neuem Vorstand – Peter Brunk zum Vorsitzenden gewählt Geschäftsführung bleibt unverändert in den Händen des 62-jährigen Michael von Ketteler, BASF SE, Büro Berlin
Cotton seed for dinner? That could become a reality Food and Drug Administration approved modified cotton for human consumption in late September - a historic decision that could change the industry and help feed the world
REMONDIS and Neste into partnership to develop chemical recycling of plastic waste Companies will focus on developing and accelerating chemical recycling with a target to reach an annual capacity to process over 200 kilotons of waste plastic
Funding opportunity for US biorefineries USDA to fund with project costs up to $250 million the development, construction and retrofitting of Commercial-Scale Biorefineries using Eligible Technology
INEOS Olefins & Polymers Europe announces range of Bio-attributed Olefins and Polyolefins The INEOS bio-attributed polyolefins can be made with 100% substitution of bio-feedstock and provide more than 100% Greenhouse Gas savings (GHG)
Without better labeling, compostable packaging will struggle Most compostable items, especially compostable plastics, look exactly like their non-compostable counterparts
5 November 201930 October 2019 Nissei moulds PLA champagne glasses at K 2019 Company developed practical thin-wall container moulding technologies that would enable the replacement of conventional disposable containers with those made of PLA
With this new α-gel the cream of all skin creams could be here An environment-friendly and easily producible surfactant used to prepare effective water-retaining mixture that can be used in skincare
Forscher entwickeln Faserplatten aus nachwachsenden Rohstoffen Wissenschaftler der Universität Stuttgart haben eine neue Faserplatte vorgestellt: flexibel formbar, und sowohl für den Möbel-, als auch den Innenausbau geeignet
Untapping bioeconomy’s potential is key to the transition towards a more sustainable Europe Overview: Event on European Bioeconomy: Regions, Cities and Civil Society in Brussels on October 16
Bäume bewusster wahrnehmen: Robinie ist Baum des Jahres Bundesministerin Julia Klöckner Schirmherrin der Robinia pseudoacacia
It’s not modern alchemy, carbon capture is a key weapon in the fight against climate change In reality, this technology is already moving from the lab to factory floors worldwide – it is no longer a question of science fiction, but rather, science fact
Composites Evolution launches a range of natural fibre prepregs for motorsport Company has brought together its extensive expertise in high-performance flax reinforcements with its Evopreg range of epoxy prepregs
An interview with Mladen Istuk, director of the biorefinery project development at INA In this exclusive interview, Mladen Istuk talks about what INA is doing in the circular bioeconomy and its involvement in the BBI JU Demo Project GRACE
Södra’s breakthrough will enable large-scale textile recycling At present, no one in the world can recycle fibres from blended fabrics on a large scale. Södra now has a unique solution that will enable circular flows in the fashion and textile industry
4 November 201929 October 2019 Biobased leather New innovative artificial leather fabrics tap into a desire and a growing market for sustainably sourced quality products
Forests in the spotlight of the Finnish EU Council Presidency Finland’s Presidency program “Sustainable Europe – Sustainable Future” presents four main priorities for the presidency period
Ist Bambus-Geschirr gesundheitlich unbedenklich? Pauschal lässt sich die Unbedenklichkeit nicht belegen, denn die Frage, ob und wie die Produkte recycelt werden können, ist noch nicht endgültig geklärt
European farmers descend on Strasbourg in protest against planned CAP reform Members of the Agriculture Committee recently indicated to EURACTIV that the new CAP could be delayed by up to two years
Wie eine einstufige elektrochemische Reduktion von CO2 zu Methanol, Ethanol, Propanol und Butanol gelingt Im gemeinsamen Forschungsprojekt "ElkaSyn" soll ein einstufiger Prozess zur elektrochemischen Reduktion von CO2 zu Alkoholen entwickelt werden
Clariant and Polymateria launch partnership to bring new Biotransformation technology to market in South East Asia Companies to focus on South East Asia as main source of “fugitive” plastic globally, which means the 32% of plastic each year which leaks into the natural environment
Bringing the humble potato into the new plastics economy Liz Gyekye spoke with Brad LaPray, CEO of BioLogiQ, about the company’s roots, its products and the challenges of certification
Biosynthetic® Technologies Commercializes Its First in Class High-Performing Biobased Synthetic Motor Oil Using High-Oleic Soybean Oil from Soybeans Grown by U.S. Farmers. The biobased alternative is well suited for high-temperature automotive and industrial applications
31 October 201931 October 2019 nova-Experts introduced: Aaron Wilde and Katharina Raters The design and layout Team
Bio-on chairman charged with market manipulation and false accounting Milan stock market suspended all trading in the shares of Bio-on for an indefinite period
Future of carbon removal becomes tangible MCC study consolidates findings from scientific climate scenarios. Various methods for atmospheric carbon removal are necessary – but no substitute for decarbonisation
CO2-Entnahme: Die Zukunft wird konkret Diverse Methoden für CO2-Entnahme aus der Atmosphäre sind nötig – aber kein Ersatz für Dekarbonisierung. MCC-Studie verdichtet Erkenntnisse
First annual New Plastics Economy Global Commitment progress report published New Ellen MacArthur Foundation report provides an unprecedented level of transparency on how almost 200 businesses and governments are reshaping the plastics system
Studie zur Aufforstung in der Kritik: Nur Wald ist auch keine Lösung Eine neue Studie widerspricht der Ansicht, Aufforstung sei das beste Mittel gegen die Klimakrise. Eine Untersuchung mit diesem Ergebnis rechne falsch
BIC hosts first-ever European bio-based student challenge to develop innovative, sustainable products from bio-based raw materials Five teams presented their innovative projects to an audience of leading figures from the bio-based industry
Next 50 Companies to Disrupt the World: The Digest’s 2019 Multi-Slide Guide to Sironix Sironix Renewables is a seed-stage company developing environmentally friendly and safe chemicals from plants
Meeresalgen verdauen Plastik mittels Bakterienenzym Marburger Biologen übertrugen Bakteriengene in Kieselalgen
30 October 20199 September 2021 You have developed an innovative CO2-based product or established a disruptive technology for CO2 utilisation? Then seize your chance and apply for the innovation award "Best CO2 Utilisation 2020"!
Sie haben ein innovatives, CO2-basiertes Produkt entwickelt oder eine zukunftsweisende Technologie zur CO2-Nutzung etabliert? Dann nutzen Sie Ihre Chance und bewerben Sie sich für den Innovationspreis „Best CO2 Utilisation 2020“!
Braskem reinforces its commitment to a Circular Economy and digital transformation at K Fair Products and Solutions will be showcased at K Fair 2019, including a new solution for healthcare-Braskem Medcol-and new resins that will positively impact circularity
Der Hochschulwettbewerb des Wissenschaftsjahres 2020 – Bioökonomie startet Die 15 besten Vorschläge sollen mit jeweils 10.000 Euro sowie einem Workshop zur Wissenschaftskommunikation prämiert werden
New International Conference on Cellulose Fibres 11 - 12 February 2020, Maternushaus, Cologne, Germany
Neue internationale Konferenz zu Cellulosefasern – 1st International Conference on Cellulose Fibres 11 - 12 February 2020, Maternushaus, Köln, Deutschland
‘Artificial leaf’ successfully produces clean gas University of Cambridge researchers demonstrated that this innovative device can directly produce syngas in a sustainable and simple way
‘Künstliches Blatt’ produziert erfolgreich sauberes Gas Forscher der Universität Cambridge konnten nachweisen, dass das innovative Gerät auf nachhaltige, einfache Weise sogenanntes Synthesegas erzeugen kann
1st European Summit on CO2-based Aviation Fuels – Sustainable Strategies & Solutions “Conference on Carbon Dioxide as Feedstock for Fuels, Chemistry and Polymers”, 24-25 March, 2020, Cologne, Germany
MVA: Klimaschutz mit Wasserstoff und CO2-Rückgewinnung Deutsche Bundesregierung will bis Ende des Jahres eine nationale Wasserstoffstrategie erarbeiten
Fraudulent Used Cooking Oil biodiesel – bad for the climate and a blow to EU farm, oilseed and plant protein sectors While the storm brews over fraud in Europe’s used cooking oil biodiesel it is a good idea to reflect on who is actually being defrauded
nova-Experts introduced: Aaron Wilde and Katharina Raters
