12 November 20189 November 2018 Abschlussbericht: COMPOSITES EUROPE 2018 – Mit Leichtigkeit zum Erfolg Trend zum Leichtbau derzeit einer der stärksten treibenden Kräfte in der Composites-Industrie
Holz am Bau: Nachwachsende Neubauten Holz liegt im Trend. In Paris, London und Chicago sind Holzhochhäuser in Planung, echte Wolkenkratzer, kühne Entwürfe
Biome Bioplastics launches plastic educational channel #ThinkBioplastic platform will help inform individuals about the already available solutions to the plastic problem
‘A line in the sand’ – Ellen MacArthur Foundation launches New Plastics Economy Global Commitment to eliminate plastic waste at source Global Commitment aims to create ‘a new normal’ for plastic packaging
Neuer Nutzen für Abfälle aus der Geflügel- und Weinindustrie Umweltfreundliche Werkstoffe aus Hühnerfedern und Traubentrester werden dank zwei von der Europäischen Union (EU) unterstützten Initiativen möglich
How to give new life to poultry and wine industry waste Chicken feathers and solid remains of grapes are being used to develop eco-friendly materials, thanks to two EU-backed initiatives
Economic comparative advantage of willow biomass in the Northeast USA Willow is grown commercially on about 500 hectares in the Northeast, predominantly for biopower but also for some other markets
Stora Enso acquires Swedish cellulose technology company Stora Enso has increased its ownership up to 100% in the Sweden-based company Cellutech AB
Aus Bambus: Sichere Wasserstoffspeicher für Elektromobilität Bioökonomie-Forschung der Uni Hohenheim ermöglicht hocheffiziente Speicherung
9 November 20186 November 2018 An interview with Dirk Carrez, BIC: “In 2050, we will live in a Circular Bio-Society” Building on the successes of the BBI JU will ensure industry commitment, applicable results, and continued investments
Hybrid photoelectrochemical and photovoltaic cells for simultaneous production of chemical fuels and electrical power Researchers develop an artificial photosynthesis system that generates hydrogen fuel and electricity at the same time
Solarzelle leistet doppelte Dienste für erneuerbare Energien Künstliches Photosynthesesystem erzeugt gleichzeitig Wasserstoff und Strom
Kraft pulping does for the bioeconomy what cracking does for petrochemicals Where the KaiCell Fibers’s Paltamo mill will be located, only half the potential is currently used - as sustainable and abundant forest resources are still available
TAIF: Russische Investmentgruppe plant neues Werk für biologisch abbaubare Kunststoffe – Technologien der italienischen Bio-on JV mit Bio-on will Kapazitäten auf bis zu 20.000 Jahrestonnen erhöhen
Bio Burials And Life After Death The lack of burial spaces is leading entrepreneurs to come up with out-of-the-box alternatives such as bio-burials, virtual graves and space disposal
Carrots could be key to making greener buildings, say researchers Crunchy and tasty, yes, but could carrots also strengthen cement and cut carbon dioxide emissions for the building industry?
BioWatch: A one-stop shop for bio-based research A new interactive online platform helps to increase awareness of innovations in the bioeconomy sector
BioWatch: Ein Anlaufpunkt für biobasierte Forschung Eine neue interaktive Online-Plattform trägt dazu bei, das Bewusstsein für Innovationen im Bioökonomiesektor zu schärfen
Habeck: EU-Pläne zum Plastik können nur der Anfang sein Das EU-Parlament will zum Schutz der Meere Plastikteller, dünne Plastiktüten, Strohhalme und andere Kunststoff-Wegwerfprodukte verbieten
8 November 20185 November 2018 Becoming Employed in a Growing Bioplastics Industry The forecast for bioplastic demand is extremely promising for anyone looking to land a career in this industry
This Biotech Develops Biodegradable Antimicrobial Paint For Your Yacht Lisbon-based biotech BioMimetx is developing an environmentally friendly paint additive derived from bacteria that can kill microorganisms sticking to the boat
Bioraffinerie-Technikum: Wie aus Gras Plastikflaschen werden Neues Bioraffinerie-Technikum der Universität Hohenheim ist modular aufgebaut und nimmt demnächst seinen Betrieb auf
Green Science Alliance Co., Ltd. Has Started Production of Chitin Nanofiber, Chitosan Nanofiber Company manufacturing nanofibers in their gel form in water can be mixed with foods, beverages, to be used in bio medical applications and cosmetics
Study Shows Value Of Natural-Looking Packaging For Organic, Premium Brands Sonoco's EcoTect-packaged products captured consumers’ visual attention faster, longer and more frequently than the control products
Danone accelerates the transition towards a circular economy of packaging 100% of packaging recyclable, reusable or compostable by 2025
Stora Enso’s Interim Report January–September 2018: Another quarter of profitable growth Consumer Board, Packaging Solutions, Biomaterials and Paper divisions reported sales growth
Lösungsmittelfreie Bioklebstoffe Die Forscher und Forscherinnen konnten die Polyesterpolyol-Komponente auf Basis nachwachsender Rohstoffe herstellen
7 November 20182 November 2018 Teysha Technologies creates platform for tuneable bioplastics Matthew Stone, company's commercialisation director, explains how the latest breakthroughs in earth-friendly plastic substitutes may offer an answer
Wasserbasierte PUD-Klebstoffe mit biobasierter Polyol-Komponente – Technisch ebenbürtig, CO2-Footprint kleiner Besonders geeignet für den Holz-, Möbel- und Automobilbereich
Welcome to the eleventh RoadToBio newsletter We are contacting our stakeholders once more to get their views on our findings
Efficient electrochemical cells for CO2 conversion Research provides a new strategy for capturing CO2 and converting it into chemical feedstocks
Effiziente elektrochemische Zellen für die CO2-Konversion Forschung liefert eine neue Strategie zur Abtrennung von CO2 und deren Umwandlung in chemische Rohstoffe
REI, Microsoft Rallying Companies to Support Washington’s Proposed Carbon Fee If passed, I-1631 would enact a carbon emissions fee of $15 per metric ton of carbon, starting in 2020
ASU team unravels key mysteries of spider silk Scientists at ASU are celebrating their recent success on the path to understanding what makes the fiber that spiders spin
Lösbare Verbindungstechnik für WPC Mit dem Werkstoff Wood Polymer Composites (WPC) wollen Forscher der TU Chemnitz neue technische Anwendungsbereiche erschließen
6 November 201831 October 2018 Factsheets and slideshow on bio-based insulation materials and the Bioeconomy The key messages can serve as a basis for communication activities and they have been designed for sharing
Alternative Aviation Fuels: A Sustainable Future is Taking Off RSB publishes report on the future of alternative aviation fuels
Nylonstrümpfe aus Chinaschilf: Bioraffinerie stellt Chemierohstoffe her Bioraffinerie-Projekt der Uni Hohenheim und des KIT kann ab November mit Produktion von HMF im industriellen Maßstab starten
CHINAPLAS to highlight Circular Economy Achieving sustainable development is a major Chinese economic and social development strategy
Verpackungen aus Biokunststoffen wirklich so umweltverträglich? Die Fraunhofer-Projektgruppe IWKS hat sich mit Biokunststoffen als nachhaltige Alternative zu konventionellen Kunststoffen befasst
Pyromaniax Unbound There’s some evidence mounting around the world about the cost of other catalytic pyrolysis reactors and systems, via the disclosures in academic literature. What’s the state of play?
R1,1 billion gas to fuel green energy plant for Middelburg A gas to fuel green energy plants to the value of R1,1 billion will be built in Middelburg next year, anchoring the town as South Africa’s flagship commercial ethanol production region
Biologisch abbaubares Plastik Forschungsprojekt der TH Nürnberg generiert eine Alternative für herkömmliche Kunststoffe
5 November 201830 October 2018 Global Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) Market to witness a CAGR of 16.2% during 2018-2024 The expanding use of cross laminated timber for residential construction in North America is projected to spur regional growth over the next few years
Are Hemp Homes Our Homes Of The Future? Use of hemp construction materials negates the use of glues, formaldehyde and sealants, ensures fire-retardant properties and is allergy friendly
Hans-Josef Fell zum EU-Parlamentsbeschluss: Die verheerende Plastikverseuchung wird damit nicht gelöst Biokunststoffe aus Pflanzenmaterial können Bedingungen der Abfallfreiheit erfüllen
The European Bioeconomy Network Main goal of the European Bioeconomy Network is to maximise the efforts, increasing the knowledge sharing, coordination of joint activities and events and more
Keep warm with first ever biodegradable synthetic insulation PrimaLoft Bio fibers technology does not change the performance, nor look or feel of the garment and is expected to be available to consumers in fall 2020
Reduction of single-use plastics needs to tie in with circular economy actions and consumption realities in Europe European Bioplastics fully supports the transition from a linear to a circular economy and emphasize bioplastics as more sustainable solutions for a range of products
Beschränkung von Einwegkunststoffen muss kreislaufwirtschaftliche Bemühungen und Konsumrealität in Europa reflektieren European Bioplastics unterstützt Übergang von einer linearen zu einer kreisläufigen Wirtschaft und hebt Biokunststoffe als nachhaltige Lösungen hervor
