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29 April 201924 April 2019

Zellulose könnte Bildschirme klarer machen

Forscher der Universität Osaka nutzen natürliche Doppelbrechung als Schlüssel für Hightech-Nutzung

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Future opportunities for bio-based adhesives – advantages beyond renewability

Researcher at the Fraunhofer WKI Institute is currently developing new bio-based adhesives with a focus on the renewable resource lignin

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Biobased Spring Cleaning

Spring is in the air, so it's time for a spring clean. Here are ten of the foremost biobased cleaning products on the market

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Wird Hanf der erste umweltfreundliche Verbundwerkstoff?

In einem Kärntner Forschungsprojekt wird Hanf als Basis für einen Verbundwerkstoff verwendet – und zwar für die Rotorblätter einer Windkraftanlage

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Biosolar cells: moving forward step by step

There are many research programs in the area of direct conversion of sunlight, and each of those takes this technology a step further

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Corbion and Green-Basilisk SENTIALL® Innovation Named Bio-Based Product of the Year

Innovation dramatically improves the durability of concrete constructions and reduces costly maintenance and repairs

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Nouryon launches a more sustainable ingredient for the asphalt market

Wetfix G400 meets customers’ needs for a more sustainable alternative that maintains asphalt mixture performance and durability

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Sumitomo Chemical and Zymergen Announce Partnership to Develop Renewable Specialty Materials

This collaboration between the two companies will enable the development of new materials to meet consumer trends in high-tech industries

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26 April 201920 April 2019

Fortum complements its value chain in biorefining by investing in Infinited Fiber Company

Company developing and to license technology that is used to manufacture cotton-like fibre for the textile industry from recycled fibre and cellulose

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Global Bioplastics and Biopolymers Market Research Report 2019

Research report focuses on Bioplastics and Biopolymers volume and value at global level, regional level and company level during 2019-2025

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Weltmarkt für Biokunststoffe und Biopolymere 2019: Beschränkungen, Nachfrage, Wachstum Von Arkema, BASF, Braskem, NatureWorks, Novamont

Forschungsbericht zu Bioplastics und Biopolymers analysiert die Marktgrößenentwicklung von Biokunststoffen und Biopolymeren aus den Jahren 2019 bis 2025

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Global Chemicals Outlook

Global goal to minimize adverse impacts of chemicals and waste will not be achieved by 2020

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Europa größter Importeur und Konsument globaler pflanzlicher Rohstoffe – Baumwolle und Palmöl an vorderster Stelle

6,3 Millionen Hektar werden in Asien hauptsächlich für den europäischen Bedarf bewirtschaftet

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ASU researcher uses algae to make biodegradable plastic

ASU professor Taylor Weiss works on developing bio-plastics in a lab on ASU's Polytechnic campus

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BP, Nouryon and Port of Rotterdam partner on green hydrogen study

Parties have signed a memorandum of understanding to study the feasibility of a 250-megawatt water electrolysis facility for BP’s refinery in Rotterdam

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Contributing to a CO2 neutral gas supply: On the road to 2050 – what role for renewable gases and gas infrastructure?

The EU has set itself a long-term objective of becoming climate neutral in 2050, which is enshrined in its recently published Communication for a “Clean Planet for All”

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“Molecular scissors” for plastic waste

MHETase was discovered in bacteria and together with a second enzyme - PETase - is able to break down the widely used plastic PET into its basic building blocks

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„Molekulare Schere“ für den Plastikmüll

Die MHETase wurde in einem Bakterium entdeckt und ist in der Lage, zusammen mit einem zweiten Enzym den weit verbreiteten Kunststoff PET in seine Grundbausteine zu zerlegen

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25 April 201919 April 2019

Irish companies come together in Plastic Action Alliance for sustainable packaging

All participants will use their collective food production experience and expertise to significantly reduce problematic single-use packaging from the supply chain

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Kick-off for designing a gigawatt electrolysis plant

Towards sustainable production of hydrogen on an industrial scale

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Niederlande planen Gigawatt-Elektrolyseur

Nachhaltige Herstellung von Wasserstoff im industriellen Maßstab geplant

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New report: Nordic frontrunners on wood in construction push the envelope

Publication of the Nordic Wood in Construction Secretariat cements wood as the future of construction

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Verbundwerkstoff aus Jutefasern

Jutesäcke kennt jeder. Die Fasern der Pflanze eignen sich aber auch für Verbundwerkstoffe. Den Beweis liefern Forscher im Projekt Jute Bio-Comp

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The Maine Technology Institute (MTI) Awards $1.5 Million in its Emerging Technology Challenge for Maine’s Forest Resources

Maine company funds project by Biofine to produce biobased levulinic acid

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100% sunflower waste finds use in bioproducts and design

Studio Thomas Vailly turning sunflower crop waste into biomaterials to make sustainable products from insulation panels to iPhone cases

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Queensland’s quest for a circular bioeconomy

We look at Queensland, Australia – the innovators, the leaders, the investors

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Yellow pigments protect bacteria

Biosynthesis of aryl polyene protective pigments elucidated

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Gelbe Pigmente schützen Bakterien

Biosynthese von Arylpolyen-Schutzpigmenten entschlüsselt

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24 April 201918 April 2019

Study shows potential for Earth-friendly plastic replacement

New biodegradable ‘plastic’ is tough, flexible

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Plastik aus biologischen Rohstoffen

Ein von Bakterien produziertes, aber brüchiges Plastik kann nun zu stabilen Folien verarbeitet werden. Den Unterschied machen Naturkautschuk und ein chemischer Trick

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Facts must trump fear: EuropaBio responds to EU Parliament vote on food chain risk assessment

Response to the revision of the General Food Law adopted by the European Parliament, which aims at improving the transparency and sustainability of EU food risk assessment

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Lost Sheep Coffee founder Stuart Wilson launches world’s first fully compostable Nespresso-compatible capsule

First Nespresso-compatible airtight compostable capsule made from lignin - a woody waste product from the paper industry which can rot to nothing in few weeks

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Glas aus Holz

Dringt Licht auch bald durch Holz? Forscher arbeiten daran, Baustoffe aus dem Naturmaterial transparent zu machen

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These ‘eco-cigarettes’ pollute your body — but not the earth

There’s no “butts” about it: These cigarettes are still bad for your body, but they’re A-OK for the planet

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Shell to leave AFPM on climate change stance

Company has been increasingly pro-active in intending to cut its carbon emissions as it moves towards the goal of the Paris Agreement on climate change

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The Digest’s Top 10 Innovations for the week of April 12th

Coffee without the coffee bean, bioplastic burial pods, fruit and algae clothing, soy straws, and more

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How much nature is lost due to higher yields?

UFZ study reveals link between increasing yields and biodiversity

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Wieviel Natur verlieren wir durch höhere Erträge?

UFZ-Studie zeigt Zusammenhang zwischen Ertragsteigerungen und Artenvielfalt

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23 April 201918 April 2019

Eco-Products introduces sugarcane compostable Vanguard serviceware

Made from sugarcane, microwave friendly, and effective in both hot and cold applications, the Vanguard line is also water and grease resistant

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„BioBall“ will Projekte für biobasierte Stoffkreisläufe voranbringen

Provadis Hochschule initiiert nachhaltiges Innovationskonzept – Bundesregierung fördert Innovationsraum im Rhein-Main-Gebiet mit bis zu 20 Millionen Euro

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Kartell presents World’s first Furniture made from revolutionary Bio-on Biomaterial at Salone del Mobile 2019

"Fully sustainable" edition of modular unit presented at Salone del Mobile already available to buy

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Die Cannabis-Anbauer in Deutschland stehen fest – vorerst

Zwei kanadische Firmen und ein deutsches Start-up bekommen den Zuschlag für den medizinischem Cannabisanbau. Noch ist die Entscheidung nicht endgültig

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Raymond and Reliance Industries launch eco-friendly range of fabrics

The Ecovera range will soon hit 1,500 stores across 700 cities. It is made from R|Elan GreenGold, the greenest fibre in the world

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As Mass Timber Takes Off, How Green Is This New Building Material?

Mass timber construction is on the rise, with advocates saying it could revolutionize the building industry and be part of a climate change solution. But some are questioning whether the logging and manufacturing required to produce the new material outweigh any benefits

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Canola-based plastic may hit market soon

If bioplastics could garner a 10 percent share of the worldwide market for plastics, it would become a $110 billion industry

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KaiCell Fibers has significant economic influence in the province of Kainuu and for Finland

Mill site pre-agreement signed

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18 April 201915 April 2019

DRI researchers successfully remove harmful hormones from Las Vegas wastewater using green algae

Researchers want to explore whether this species might be a good candidate for use in an algal pond or constructed wetland to help remove wastewater contaminants

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Degradable plastics

Professor Stefan Mecking, Chair of Chemical Materials Science at the University of Konstanz, receives an Advanced Grant from the European Research Council to study degradable plastics

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Ab­bau­bare Kunst­stoff­e

Konstanzer Chemiker Prof. Dr. Stefan Mecking erhält Advanced Grant des Europäischen Forschungsrates zur Entwicklung abbaubarer Kunststoffe

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Creating sustainable bioplastics from electricity-eating microbes

Microbially derived bioplastics could play a role in space, where astronauts could use 3-D printer technology to manufacture their own tools