22 July 201919 July 2019 CHP with renewable energy EU research project develops new CHP system for biogenic residuals
KWK nutzt erneuerbare Energie EU-Forschungsprojekt entwickelt neues KWK-System für biogene Reststoffe
Woolworths gets all clear from court on its ‘biodegradable’ forks, plates Australian supermarktet chain Woolworths has seen off a legal challenge after a federal court judge found that a range of biodegradable plates and cutlery could turn into useable compost within weeks
Covestro works with partners to develop CO2-based elastic textile fibres German polymer materials manufacturer Covestro has developed a method of producing elastic textile fibres through the partial use of carbon dioxide
19 July 20199 August 2019 Panasonic taps plants to develop green appliances High production costs a concern in shift away from petroleum-based plastics
Bring it to the reeds and cattails in the practice Paludikulturen Project developed guidelines for farmers, authorities and policy - field trials on 8 acres
Paludikulturen mit Schilf und Rohrkolben in die Praxis bringen Projekt erarbeitet Leitlinien für Landwirte, Behörden und Politik – Praxisversuche auf 8 Hektar
Has Europe lost the new biotechnology battle? The EU’s rules on GMOs risk stifling innovation in biotechnology and could lead to China and the US increasing their patent domination
IRENA: Bioenergy employed 3.18 million people globally in 2018 The solar photovoltaics, bioenergy, hydro, and wind power industries were the biggest employers
18 July 201914 July 2019 Nestlé launches YES! snack bars in recyclable paper wrapper This launch has unlocked the potential for recyclable paper packaging to be widely used in the confectionery industry
YES!: Neue Premium Snacks von Nestlé in recyclingfähiger Papierverpackung Die neuen YES! Riegel werden von einer recyclingfähigen Papierverpackung umhüllt, die wie jede Tageszeitung über die Altpapiersammlung wiederverwertet werden kan
EU conference discusses ethical dimensions of transition into bio-economy Social sustainability and justice in bio-economy were the leading themes as 350 bio-economy experts gathered in Helsinki
Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS): Time to inject a new sense of urgency? Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) systems play a key role in the technological efforts to mitigate emissions
EU clarifies funding scope for CO2 capture technology Future EU funding for CCS is likely to focus on transport infrastructure like CO2 pipelines that can collect emissions from several industrial plants
Projektstart: Biobasierte Dünger sollen künftig Mineraldünger ersetzen Biobasierte Düngemittel aus Gülle, Mist, Klärschlamm oder Gärresten gewinnen in der europäischen Landwirtschaft zunehmend an Bedeutung
17 July 201916 July 2019 PHA, the new niche market for the Northern Netherlands PHA is currently produced industrially mainly from palm oil, but several studies are underway to create it from more sustainable raw materials
Power-to-X: Schulze legt BMU-Aktionsprogramm für strombasierte Brennstoffe vor Technologie wichtiger Klimaschutz-Baustein für Industrie und Verkehr
John Bell in Helsinki: “In the Bioeconomy we need more Finlands” Europe – it’s time to deliver in the Bioeconomy
The Digest’s Top 10 Innovations for the week of July 10th Paper pen, bioasphalt, water activated bio shampoo, lignin self-healing elastomer, bio crop coating, and more
16 July 20199 August 2019 Stora Enso and Valio to trial biocomposite lids on crème fraiche and quark tubs DuraSense™ by Stora Enso bio composites, made of wood fibre, can be used to replace over half of fossil-based plastics
The Company Tackling Two Women’s Health Taboos: Menopause And Menstruation The eco-friendly tampon business is a crowded market. With brands such as Lola, DAME and Rael, it's a tough industry to break into
Bacterium turns waste into food Scientists discover the first known sulfur-oxidizing symbiont to be entirely heterotrophic
Bakterium verwandelt Abfall in Nahrung Forscher entdecken den ersten bekannten Schwefel-oxidierenden, rein heterotroph lebenden Symbionten
15 July 201910 July 2019 IMCD and Lactips enter into distribution agreement Collaborating companies are going to start with two pilot countries with a potential extension the rest of Europe
Graphen aus Kohlendioxid Direkte Synthese des Technologiematerials Graphen aus dem Treibhausgas Kohlendioxid – Publikation in ChemSusChem
Producing Graphene from Carbon Dioxide Direct Synthesis of Technological Material Graphene from Greenhouse Gas Carbon Dioxide – Publication in ChemSusChem
Nicht nur Bohnenläuse plagen – Zuckerrübenbauern sind sauer auf die EU Weltweit größter Produzent Südzucker aus Mannheim befürchtet Nachteile durch geplante neue EU- und Mercosur-Freihandelszone
Dutch soil as a game changer – Key role for biomass in climate plans Cyclical management brings more variety and quality to the landscape, and the extraction of biomass as a residual stream makes the work affordable
European Bioeconomy Scene 2019 A Bioeconomy Conference is being organised to contribute to achieving an inclusive and sustainable bioeconomy for Europe
GGC gears up for pioneer bioeconomy complex SET-listed Global Green Chemicals Plc (GGC) plans a groundbreaking for the country's first bioeconomy complex in October
12 July 20199 July 2019 Beyond Food: Animals and the Bioeconomy The bioeconomy may be dominated by plant-based processes, but animals also have key roles to play
Bioabfallforum Stuttgart 2019: Kompostierbare Bioabfallbeutel im Fokus Verbund fordert strenge Zertifizierung für alle Materialien
Turning food waste into bioplastics An ingenious new solution being engineered at the University of Canterbury aims to turn food waste into valuable chemical components that could be used to make bioplastics
Wofür man Quallen nutzen kann: Lecker Tentakelsalat Quallenschleim als Filter von Mikroplastik? Wissenschaftler sehen Chancen, Quallen auch als Dünger, Nahrungsmittel oder in der Kosmetik einzusetzen
Wired Bacteria Form Nature’s Power Grid: ‘We Have an Electric Planet’ Electroactive bacteria were running current through “wires” long before humans learned the trick
Surfing on bio-based boards Surfboards are not as eco-friendly as you might think. Could bio-based materials and new technological developments help?
Novozymes opens new office in Kenya The investment will expand the presence in East Africa and allow the company to meet customer and consumer needs
11 July 20198 July 2019 Strategic alliance between Clariant and Elevance sets the path to extraordinary natural ingredients First deliverables from are high-performing plant-based substitutes to volatile silicones
University of Minnesota researchers get grant to develop better corn-based plastic The Minnesota Corn Growers Association hopes to create new markets, along with greener plastic alternatives
Nachhaltige Zukunft aktiv gestalten Bioökonomierat verabschiedet sich mit Handlungsappell an die Politik
BBI JU featured in Euronews Business Planet Two videos highlight the benefits of participation in BBI JU projects for SMEs
Bioökonomie-Strategie: Empfehlungen der Industrie richtungsweisend für Aktionsplan WKÖ initiiert Dialogplattform - Einsatz biogener Rohstoffe und Verbesserung von Kreislaufwirtschaftskonzepten im Fokus
