1 April 201927 March 2019 CO2 emissions rose to historic highs in 2018 Increase in emissions was driven by higher energy consumption resulting from weather conditions in some parts of the world
Yeast could prove game-changer in medicine Reprogrammed yeasts can recycle agricultural crops and waste into bio-molecules to be used as building blocks for various applications
New study: the market size of the Bioplastics will reach 3900 million dollars by 2023 The use of bioplastics reduces the consumption of petroleum feedstock’s and is preferred by consumers across the world as it is organic
Cricket Bacteria Break Down Lignin, Highlighting Ecology’s Utility in Applied R&D Studying nature could help us ID new industrial materials.
29 March 201926 March 2019 Walmart Foundation grant aimed at reducing plastic waste University of Georgia awarded $800,000 grant for biodegradability study
Collaborative project turns ghost nets into volleyball nets Good Net project recover discarded fishing nets from the world’s oceans to be recycled into volleyball nets
Nachhaltige Bioökonomie als Zukunftschance für das Rheinische Revier Ende der Braunkohleförderung birgt große Chancen und Potenziale für eine neue, in die Zukunft gerichtete regionale Identität
Sealed Air and Kuraray to Invest in New Production Capacity for Plantic™ Plant-Based Food Packaging Expanding and upgrading facilities in South Carolina and Texas to meet increased demand for sustainable food packaging
Europäischer Wettbewerb zur sozialen Innovation 2019: 150.000 EUR für drei Innovationen zur Verringerung von Kunststoffabfällen Das Thema 'Challenging Plastic Waste' sucht nach Ideen und Projekten, die Plastikmüll systemisch auf lokaler, nationaler und europäischer Ebene verringern wollen
Launch of the 2019 European Social Innovation Competition: EUR 150,000 for three innovations reducing plastic waste The theme 'Challenging Plastic Waste' is looking for ideas and projects that reduce plastic waste by focusing systemic changes at local, national and European levels
bvse: Altpapierbranche geht gestärkt aus China-Krise hervor Produzierende Industrie in China benötigt dringend Verpackungen aus Papier
Ingredients and Innovations: The Digest’s 2019 Multi-Slide Guide to Corbion Corbion’s recent investor presentation offers an overview of their two lines of business
Back to Nature: for the first time palm oil plantations are being turned back into protected rainforest – this creates a corridor for Borneo’s endangered wildlife The project will buy palm oil plantations, clear them in parts and reforest them with near-natural rainforest
Zurück zur Natur: Erstmals werden Ölpalmplantagen in geschützten Regenwald umgewandelt – das schafft einen Wildtierkorridor für Borneos bedrohte Tierwelt Das Projekt wird Ölpalmplantagen kaufen, diese teilweise roden und mit naturnahem Regenwald wieder aufforsten
28 March 201925 March 2019 An InfluenceMap Report: Big Oil’s Real Agenda on Climate Change How the oil majors have spent $1Bn since Paris on narrative capture and lobbying on climate
Hannover Messe 2019 – Schaufenster für Bioökonomie und Bioenergie Gemeinschaftsstand von BioPro, FNR und PTJ mit Einblick in nachhaltige, biobasierte Forschungsthemen
The Search for a Better Biofuel: Can Biotech Deliver? Innovative biotechnology has breathed new life into the development of advanced biofuels, but still much R&D is needed before these methods can be used on a large scale
Corn-based lacquer heals its scratches when heated Scientists are looking now for industry partners to help commercialize the Nanomer technology
Selbstheilender Lack aus Maisstärke lässt kleine Kratzer durch Wärme verschwinden Für die Entwicklung entsprechender Anwendungen sind die Wissenschaftler des INM offen für Kooperationen mit interessierten Unternehmen
Biodegradable coffee cups being ‘grown’ in bid to cut down on plastic waste Reusable cups are made from gourds, which are grown inside 3D printed moulds
Trader Joe’s Reduces Plastic Packaging Following Consumer Pressure Fundamental focus of sustainability is maintaining product integrity and preventing food waste
Today is the International Day of Forests Wood-based materials can act as carbon sinks and reduce carbon emissions, serving as a substitute to fossil-based materials and energy
Burning trees as climate mitigation: A resort to the Court There is no debate that burning wood for energy emits more greenhouse gases per unit energy than burning fossil fuels
27 March 201922 March 2019 Boosting bioeconomy in ten European regions POWER4BIO develops regional bioeconomy strategies and roadmaps by cross-border knowledge exchange
Stärkung der Bioökonomie in zehn europäischen Regionen POWER4BIO für regionale Bioökonomiestrategien und Pläne zur Umsetzung durch grenzüberschreitenden Wissensaustausch
Facilitating the shift to sustainable solutions Perstorp is extending its lead by announcing several new renewable product families at the European Coating Show 2019
Lenzing Group achieves fourth best full-year results in its history Very positive development of specialty fiber business with revenue share exceeding 45 percent
Lenzing Gruppe mit viertbestem Geschäftsjahr der Unternehmensgeschichte Sehr positive Entwicklung des Spezialfasergeschäftes mit einem Umsatzanteil von mehr als 45 Prozent
US Federal Agencies Release Framework for Advancing the Bioeconomy New Framework to increase government accountability and accelerate innovative and sustainable technologies
Biobased socks made from PLA This research may be useful in determining suitable manufacturing requirements of PLA based socks to accomplish precise thermo-physiological properties
From foam to bone: Plant cellulose can pave the way for healthy bone implants It’s made by treating nanocrystals derived from plant cellulose so that they link up and form a strong but lightweight sponge
MPOC: EU should suspend regulation until elements proposed are clear, sound Earlier this month, the EC adopted the delegated act which, among others, set out the criteria to determine high ILUC-risk feedstock for biofuels
26 March 201922 March 2019 Stora Enso invests in next-generation renewable, recyclable and biodegradable formed fiber solutions €5m investment into circular formed fiber product line
Sugar set for ‘energycane’ reinvention Australian scientist conducts gene-editing experiments on sugarcane in order to product bio-products
New Levi’s® Wellthread™ x Outerknown Features Groundbreaking Cottonized Hemp First time that the company been able to offer consumers a cottonized hemp product that feels just better than cotton
Seaweed-Based Packaging for Food is Now Available for Purchase! Indonesian company EvoWare uses seaweed to produce edible and nutritious food wrappers
Öffentliche Hand könnte biobasierter reinigen Studie zeigt: Großes Potenzial bei Reinigungsmitteln aus nachwachsenden Rohstoffen einerseits, Hürden in der Vergabepraxis andererseits
Made in Latin America — four innovations for sustainable living that could change the world Young innovators in Latin America are coming up with bold, groundbreaking ideas
Advantage Capital Invests $6.5 Million in Danimer Scientific, Supporting Company’s Growth in Rural Georgia Investment will enable the company to increase production capacity which will require many new employees
An interview with Christophe Rupp-Dahlem: “Roquette is taking a holistic approach of bioeconomy” In this exclusive interview Christophe Rupp-Dahlem tells us what are Roquette’s main achievements in the bioeconomy and what the next steps
US Federal Agencies Release Framework for Advancing the Bioeconomy The Bioeconomy Initiative: Implementation Framework outlines an approach for implementing the Initiative
25 March 20199 September 2021 Ideas for the use of CO2 honored with prizes: Concrete from carbon dioxide Companies from Canada, Norway and Germany awarded - Covestro sponsors innovation award from research institute
Neue Ideen zur Nutzung von CO2 ausgezeichnet: Beton aus Kohlendioxid Unternehmen aus Kanada, Norwegen und Deutschland prämiert - Covestro sponsert Innovationspreis von Forschungsinstitut
Bio4self bio-based autocomposite wins JEC Innovation Award International consortium partners developed a self-reinforced composite of polyactide
Biocarbon fibres made of lignin Experts from the German Institutes of Textile and Fibre Research in Denkendorf (DITF) are working on the development of cost-effective carbon fibre made of lignin
Bio-Carbonfasern aus Lignin Forscher der Deutschen Institute für Textil- und Faserforschung Denkendorf (DITF) entwickeln kostengünstige Kohlenstofffasern aus Lignin
New study assesses the environmental impact of innovative bio-based products Seven cradle-to-grave Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) case studies were carried out covering three major commercialised bio-based polymers
Internationaler Tag der Wälder rückt Bildung in den Blickpunkt Waldklimafonds begleitet Bürgerforschung zur „Dame des Waldes“
Methane to Chemicals: The Digest’s 2019 Multi-Slide Guide to iMicrobes Noah Helman, CSO and Co-Founder of iMicrobes gave this illuminating overview of methane as a feedstock, the breakthrough in active MMO in E.coli
Schonender Umgang mit Ressource Holz Parlamentarischer Staatssekretär eröffnet Sägewerkskongress 2019
