30 April 201925 April 2019 Green plastic production made easy More easy and affordable production of PEF could roll back PET production
Neues Verfahren macht Biokunststoff konkurrenzfähig Einfachere, günstigere Herstellung von PEF könnte PET zurückdrängen
Bioeconomy in CAP – the economy of tomorrow? To reach a functioning economy in the future, the driving force should consist of a sustainable bioeconomic strategy
Bioökonomie in der GAP: Die Wirtschaft von morgen? Um in Zukunft eine voll funktionsfähige Wirtschaft zu erreichen, sollte eine nachhaltige Bioökonomie-Strategie die treibende Kraft sein
Sustainable way to increase seed oil yield in crops New method can be applied to crops such as canola, soybean and sunflower, which are in a multi-billion dollar industry that continues to see increasing global demand
Ein Unternehmen produziert Paletten, ohne Bäume zu fällen Die Erträge von Kokosnuss-Abfällen sind noch besser als bei herkömmlichen Paletten
Hemp is the New Oak: America’s First Hemp “Wood” Factory is Being Built “HempWood” is 20 percent harder than oak, and grows 100 times as fast. It’s a sustainable alternative for hardwood furniture, flooring and more
Circular economies, from California to Sweden: Neste’s wheeling, rolling, moving, flowing In California, waste feedstock from the city of Oakland is now being converted to Neste MY Renewable Diesel and fuels the city’s fleet
Palm oil may be blended in jet fuel as study shows suitable There are technologies currently available to produce biojet fuel, through conversion of biological resources
29 April 201924 April 2019 From nata de coco to computer screens: Cellulose gets a chance to shine Osaka University researchers measured the optical birefringence of cellulose nanofibers, paving the way for sharper television, computer, and smartphone screens
Zellulose könnte Bildschirme klarer machen Forscher der Universität Osaka nutzen natürliche Doppelbrechung als Schlüssel für Hightech-Nutzung
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Global Chemicals Outlook Global goal to minimize adverse impacts of chemicals and waste will not be achieved by 2020
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
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
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
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”
“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
„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
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
Kick-off for designing a gigawatt electrolysis plant Towards sustainable production of hydrogen on an industrial scale
Niederlande planen Gigawatt-Elektrolyseur Nachhaltige Herstellung von Wasserstoff im industriellen Maßstab geplant
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
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
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
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
Queensland’s quest for a circular bioeconomy We look at Queensland, Australia – the innovators, the leaders, the investors
24 April 201918 April 2019 Study shows potential for Earth-friendly plastic replacement New biodegradable ‘plastic’ is tough, flexible
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
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
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
Glas aus Holz Dringt Licht auch bald durch Holz? Forscher arbeiten daran, Baustoffe aus dem Naturmaterial transparent zu machen
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
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
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
How much nature is lost due to higher yields? UFZ study reveals link between increasing yields and biodiversity
Wieviel Natur verlieren wir durch höhere Erträge? UFZ-Studie zeigt Zusammenhang zwischen Ertragsteigerungen und Artenvielfalt
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
„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
