18 April 201915 April 2019 Anbau nachwachsender Rohstoffe in Deutschland: Rapsanbau für Biodiesel geht zurück Insgesamt wuchsen Energie- und Industriepflanzen 2018 auf gut 2,4 Mio. Hektar – FNR-Jahresbericht 2017/18 erschienen
Bacterial factories could manufacture high-performance proteins for space missions Genetically engineered bacteria could be the key to mass-produced spider silk
Chilean Startup Makes Plastic from Walnuts New company Valnux creates bioplastic chopping boards and fruit bowls from wasted walnut shells
The Competitive Edge: AVA Biochem AG 5-HMF is a building block for many chemicals such as FDCA/FDME which will be used for PEF and other bioplasics
17 April 201914 April 2019 Making Bioplastics With Organic Marine Resources Through Sustainable Fermentation Processes Researchers can find abundant supplies of organic materials suitable for fermentation by bacteria and mixing with other ingredients to create sustainable items
Govt approves Tk 100m to produce biodegradable bags from jute Under the project of Bangladesh Jute Mills Corporation (BJMC), environment-friendly bags and packages will be produced
How to convert wheat straw waste into green chemicals An EU initiative has produced renewable bio-isobutene for use in various applications ranging from cosmetics to fuels
Wie man Weizenstrohabfall in grüne Chemikalien umwandeln kann Einer EU-Initiative ist es gelungen, erneuerbares Bio-Isobuten zur Verwendung in verschiedenen Anwendungsbereichen von Kosmetika bis hin zu Treibstoffen herzustellen
This tech can make fabric from old clothing, agricultural waste – and even trees Spinnova’s technology for creating fiber from cellulose is a 2019 World Changing Ideas Award Winner. It could stop the bad environmental effects of cotton production
Vietnamese Man Makes Biodegradable Straws From Wild Grass to Solve World’s Plastic Problem Grass straws with natural smell can only be purchased in Vietnam at the moment, but perhaps the rest of the world will get to experience them in the near future
How Biotech Can Reduce Emissions Through Soil Microbes Addressing emissions from agriculture is a challenge
16 April 201911 April 2019 Berlin aims to become timber construction center – DeSH welcomes decision in the House of Representatives As part of the Berlin Energy and Climate Protection Program (BEK), wood as a construction material will henceforth be used to a much greater extent
Berlin will Holzbau-Zentrum werden: DeSH begrüßt Beschluss im Abgeordnetenhaus Im Rahmen des Berliner Energie- und Klimaschutzprogramms (BEK) soll der Baustoff Holz fortan in deutlich stärkerem Umfang eingesetzt werden
GMO ‘overregulation’ hinders tech development, market diversity, and food security, says researcher Agricultural economist Matin Qaim told FoodNavigator he is optimistic EU law can be adjusted to be more 'science-based’
Technology shown to turn municipal wastewater algae into specialty chemicals for biofuels, bioplastics Startup receives support from two environmental accelerator programs
Weiterer Schritt für eine erfolgreiche Energiewende Methanisierungsanlage in Falkenhagen geht in Betrieb und liefert synthetisches Methan
CENER is developing technology for future urban biorefineries, to move towards a circular bioeconomy CENER is involved in 4 specific initiatives, in order to develop the most adequate management and valorization routes of different urban biowastes
Succinic acid, once a biobased chemical star, is barely being made The fermentation-derived molecule, conceived in an era of high oil prices, became a victim of the shale revolution
Promising opportunities for circular agro-food industries Rural areas cover more than 50% of Europe’s surface, and provide food and natural resources to millions of European citizens each day
15 April 201910 April 2019 This “glass” is made of wood, and you can control how much heat it conducts Researchers from KTH have developed a window material made of wood that regulates how much heat it lets in – and out
Weltweit erstes großindustrielles Power-to-Gas Projekt im Industriepark Brunsbüttel Innovationspartnerschaft aus ARGE Netz, MAN Energy Solutions und Vattenfall
Ben & Jerry’s Joins Major Global Brands Phasing Out Petroleum-Based Plastics Company replacing plastic spoons and straws in its 600+ Scoop Shops worldwide with wooden spoons and paper straws by April 2019 as a first step
Mit Enzymen synthetische Fasern bearbeiten Enzyme herstellen, mit denen sich synthetische Fasern besser färben lassen und die beim Waschen Knötchen verhindern, – das ist einem Forschungskonsortium nun gelungen
The technology to make bioplastics from softwood is here At World Bio Markets trade fair in Amsterdam, clean-tech company SEKAB E-Technology will present their patented technology platform Celluapp
Nouryon launches bio-based polymer for ‘weightless’ hair styling New polymer is a result of Nouryon’s exclusive global supply agreement with Itaconix to market bio-based polymers to customers in the personal care market
Neste’s palm oil and PFAD supply chain data for year 2018 published The dashboard supplements Neste’s sustainability reporting by providing detailed information about the company’s palm oil usage as well as its palm oil supply chain
12 April 20199 April 2019 Genetically modified tequila bacterium produces cannabinoids from sugar: Farmako applies for a worldwide patent In the future, company will be able to produce the full range of different cannabinoids for standardized medicines
Gentechnisch modifiziertes Tequila-Bakterium produziert Cannabiswirkstoffe aus Zucker: Farmako meldet weltweites Patent an Unternehmen kann zukünftig die gesamte Palette verschiedener Cannabinoide für standardisierte Medikamente herstellen
Inauguration Function of International Conference on Bioplastics (BIOP-2019) Indian university to launch bioplastics production unit
D&L biodegradable plastics export gets boost from int’l certification Certification from DIN CERTCO paving the way for Philippine company to boost export and domestic sales of its biodegradable plastic products
Auszeichnung des EDR-Projekts BioÖkonomie im Bereich des 3D-Drucks Biobasierte & hierarchisch aufgebaute Strukturen im 3D-Druck
BioSafe Systems Offers a Superior Glyphosate Alternative Herbicide with AXXE® AXXE Broad Spectrum Herbicide® is perfect for use in schools, playgrounds, hospitals, daycares, HOA’s, commercial and residential landscapes
Ocean Organics Producing High Value Product Using Seaweed Ocean Organics proprietary extraction technologies produce high performance seaweed extracts from wild harvested rockweed
Mega-order from Finland for Dutch energy technology 100 million euros to be invested in production of sustainable oil
The Digest’s Top 10 Innovations for the week of April 8th Food and drink packaging from seaweed and animal hides, beer six-pack rings, mouse ears for humans, vehicle pigments, carbon fiber for building materials, hempcrete, and more
11 April 2019 Six candidates are nominated for the innovation award “Bio-based Material of the Year 2019” – you have the choice The winners will be selected at the “12th International Conference on Bio-based Materials”, 15-16 May 2019, in Cologne, Germany
Rambutan Program: BASF launches bioactives from responsible beauty program New bioactives Nephydrat™, Nephoria™ and Rambuvital™ are preservative-free, 100 percent natural origin and COSMOS-approved
Rambutan-Programm: BASF lanciert Wirkstoffe aus nachhaltiger Lieferkette Die neuen Wirkstoffe Nephydrat™, Nephoria™ und Rambuvital™ sind frei von Konservierungsstoffen, 100 Prozent natürlichen Ursprungs und COSMOS-zugelassen
Australia to Plant 1 Billion Trees in the Next 11 Years, Bringing the Country Closer to Paris Agreement’s Goals Country starts relying more on trees for materials like wood, fibers, and other materials
Toys are a natural fit with bioplastics Toys made of plant-based plastics was premise of the inaugural bio!TOY conference that took place on 27 and 28 March 2019 in Nuremberg, Germany
bio!Toy: Spielwarenwelt und Kunststoffindustrie im Dialog – Erfolgreiche Premiere zeigt Perspektiven der Entwicklung Spielzeug aus pflanzenbasierten Kunststoffen war Hauptaugenmerk der bio!TOY-Eröffnungskonferenz am 27. und 28. März in Nürnberg
Cambridge company looking to corner Canadian market on paper straws Green Circle Dine Ware one of first Canadian companies making paper straws
Mallow sugar factory site may get a sweet new lease of life Greencore set to meet with County Council officials to discuss future uses for the site
Pilze filtern Medikamente aus dem Abwasser Die Arbeitsgruppe Enzymtechnik am Institut für Naturstofftechnik forscht seit zwei Jahren an dem biochemischen Verfahren zur Entfernung von Xenobiotika
10 April 20195 April 2019 Covestro and Genomatica launch partnership for sustainable growth High-performance materials from plants
Covestro und Genomatica schließen Partnerschaft für nachhaltiges Wachstum Hochwertige Werkstoffe aus Pflanzen
Swedish outdoor brand Light My Fire switches to biobased plastic for its products Products like ReStraw, Pack-up-Cup and Spork are durable, reusable replacements of many single-use items
DanuBioValNet – TOP bio-based products in the Danube Region First of its kind catalogue showcasing innovative solutions applying biological renewable resources in three project-focused value chains
Zeichen der Zeit: Einstieg ins Wasserstoffzeitalter Die Power-to-X-Technik gilt als lukrativer Zukunftsmarkt, darum beteiligt sich jetzt MAN Energy Solutions an einem mittelständischen H2-Spezialisten
Six candidates are nominated for the innovation award “Bio-based Material of the Year 2019” – you have the choice
