12 September 201810 September 2018 SYNLawn Installed at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex’s Rocket Launch Viewing Area USDA Certified bio-based product that uses plant-based polyethylene thatch fibers made from sugarcane polymers in addition to soy polymers used in the turf backing
Startup AlgoteK creates dissolving plastic According to company CEO and co-founder David Crinnion, their brown algae-based plastic is so environmentally safe that it is edible
Kaneka enhances its biodegradable plastic manufacturing capacity Kaneka Biodegradable Polymer PHBH is now actively getting applied to fruits and vegetable bags or compost bags in Europe
FNR: Seit 25 Jahren im Dienst der Bioökonomie Seit einem viertel Jahrhundert begleitet die Fachagentur Nachwachsende Rohstoffe (FNR) das politische Zukunftskonzept einer stärker biobasierten Wirtschaft
The Slippery Slope of Biolubricants and Biogreases Although biogreases have been in existence for a long while, they have been unable to fully realize their potential and proper place in the grease market
11 September 20187 September 2018 Storopack supplying Bio based EN 13432 certified products since 2009 100% renewable, biodegradable and compostable products can be disposed of by industrial composting or garden waste recycling bins
Government Regs and Consumer Awareness Drive Bioplastic Packaging Market Stringent regulations in terms of reuse and recycling of plastics waste is one of the top drivers of the market in both developing and developed regions
Experten sehen CO2-Preis bei 40 Euro Ein aktueller CO2-Preis von mehr als 20 Euro hat Diskussionen darüber entfacht, wie weit es noch nach oben gehen könnte und was das für die Energiewirtschaft insgesamt bedeuten würde
Ökoplast: Kombination von Entwicklung und Fertigung Die NPC Nature Plastic Compounds von CKT und Ökoplast, Mittweida, eignen sich für verschiedene Anwendungen in vielen Bereichen
Rheinisches Win-Win Thyssenkrupp forscht daran, Treibhausgase aus dem Hüttenwerk aufzufangen und in Grundstoffe für die Chemieindustrie umzuwandeln
Earth Supply Co. All Natural Hemp Pet Bedding Unveiled at Walmart New pet bedding, made with Sunstrand Sustainable Materials, is highly absorbent, low odor, low dust and 100% natural
Pöyry awarded Owner’s Engineering Services assignment by Biozin Holding AS for the pre-engineering phase of biozin® production plant in Jordoya, Åmli, Norway The ambition is to establish more production facilities in Southern Norway
Methane to syngas catalyst: two for the price of one An improvement to the catalyst that converts methane to syngas could lead to a more economical process
10 September 20185 September 2018 Japan to subsidize bioplastics development Commodity manufacturers and groups that are making efforts to replace petroleum-based plastic products with plant-based ones will be supported next fiscal year
VTT is developing microbes that degrade plastic as a solution to marine plastic waste problem Aim is to design a mobile container where microbes degrade plastic waste to valuable products like fuels or chemicals
Basisbroschüre “Nachwachsende Rohstoffe – Natürliche Alternativen” erschienen Neue FNR-Publikation beschreibt die mögliche Bandbreite der Nutzung nachwachsender Rohstoffe als wichtigem Bestandteil der Bioökonomie
Interview: The situation with bio-based adhesives is still in flux Greater heat being generated nowadays in electrics and electronics could be counterbalanced by highly filled adhesives and sealants
Biodegradable pet coffins and body bags the brainchild of young mums Western Australia's Orchid Valley Pet Co already selling their caskets and body bags all over Australia and New Zealand
Lego Wants to Completely Remake Its Toy Bricks (Without Anyone Noticing) It is also pushing for the plastic in its toys to come from sources like plant fibers or recycled bottles by 2030
Schutz für die Ozonschicht: Zuckermoleküle binden gefährliche FCKW Wissenschaftler aus Mainz und Aschaffenburg entwickeln Methode zum Schutz der Ozonschicht vor schädlichem Fluorchlorkohlenwasserstoff Freon 11
Lassen sich Biokunststoffe recyclen? Positionspapier aus der Reihe »Fraunhofer UMSICHT nimmt Stellung«
9 September 201811 April 2022 Turbinenschaufel aus Papier Nachhaltiges Zellulosematerial für den 3D-Druck
7 September 20185 September 2018 EuropaBio appoints new Secretary General, Healthcare Director and Industrial Biotech Director Association announcement to confirm the appointments of Bernard Grimm, as Healthcare Director and Agnes Borg as Industrial Biotech Director
Kompostierbare Polymerfolien – Der Beginn einer Verpackungsrevolution Die neue Materialklasse der bioORMOCER®e bietet Dr. Sabine Amberg-Schwab vom Fraunhofer-Institut für Silicatforschung ISC in Würzburg eine denkbare Lösung
Biocomposites Encourage Innovative Applications A look at the three winners of the 2017 Innovation Award at the European Conference on Wood and Natural Fiber Composites
Marine Biotechnologie im Fokus Marine Ressourcen mithilfe biotechnologischer Werkzeuge erforschen und erschließen – das ist Ziel einer neuen Fördermaßnahme des Bundesforschungsministeriums
Only Natural Pet Advances Sustainable Packaging Initiative with Braskem’s Sugarcane Based I’m greenTM Biopolymer Integration of bioplastic packaging derived from renewable sugarcane directly supports Only Natural Pet's commitments to environmental sustainability and carbon reduction
Biodegradable plastic that goes straight into compost bin could keep Ireland green Researchers discover biodegradable material that degrades in everyday compost bins
New wood-metal hybrid for lightweight construction New material mix boasts excellent insulating properties and has a low bending strength
Neuer Hybridwerkstoff aus Holz und Metall für den Leichtbau Holzschaum und Metallschwamm - diese gegensätzlichen Werkstoffe harmonieren nach Experten des Fraunhofer-Instituts perfekt
6 September 20183 September 2018 Fashion Development Materials is born, the new Bio-on business unit dedicated to bioplastic materials for fashion and the luxury sector A dedicated team will develop new materials based on Minerv PHA bioplastics, 100% natural and biodegradable, targeting the fashion and luxury industry
Expert View: Invest-ability of the bio-economy Product performance, sustainability and customer awareness are driving the demand for new products
Gevo discusses future expansion plans for Luverne plant site Due to the company’s plans to become profitable, plant site will set the stage for low-carbon isobutanol, low-carbon jet fuel and low-carbon isooctane production
Düngen mit Gärprodukten Aktuelle Broschüre informiert über Anwendung, Aufbereitung und Vermarktung von Gärprodukten
‘It saved our business’: Italy’s farmers turn low into high with cannabis Hemp cultivation for non-pharmaceutical could help revert desiccation of farm land
Birth of an industrial sugars giant? Sugars in focus in Leaf Resources, Petronas agreement We hear from Australia and Malaysia that PETRONAS Chemicals Group and Leaf Resources inked a MoU for Leaf’s proposed biorefinery project in Malaysia
Boral could turn sawmill residue into renewable diesel The Mid North Coast of New South Wales could become home to the world’s first biorefinery turning sawmill residues into renewable diesel and renewable bitumen
5 September 20184 September 2018 ICT-BIOCHAIN Europe’s first Digital Innovation Hub for Circular Bioeconomy New EU-project focuses on the development of efficient biomass supply chains for sustainable chemical production in bioeconomy regions across Europe
Deadline for climate action – Act strongly before 2035 to keep warming below 2°C Humanity may be nearing the point of no return for climate action, according to new study
Genome Editing: Bioökonomierat fordert neues EU-Gentechnikrecht Deutschland und EU sollen Bio-Innovationen mitgestalten
Kentucky: McConnell Secures Hemp Victory in Farm Bill McConnell emphasizes importance of hemp in farm bill - Congress is set to legalize
Climeworks raises CHF 30.5M (USD 30.8M) to commercialize carbon dioxide removal technology Swiss-based Climeworks AG will use funds to further industrialize its technology and strengthen its market lead within the direct air capture industry
Climeworks erhält 30.5 Mio. CHF (26,8 Mio. Euro) Eigenkapital zur Kommerzialisierung der Direct Air Capture Technologie Schweizer Climeworks AG möchte frisches Kapital zur weiteren Industrialisierung ihrer Technologie nutzen und ihre führende Position in der DAC-Industrie ausbauen
How the forest copes with the summer heat Trees try to protect themselves from extreme drought with various measures such as, for instance, premature leaf shedding
Wie der Wald mit dem Hitzesommer zurechtkommt Mit verschiedenen Massnahmen wie dem vorzeitigen Abwerfen der Blätter versuchen Bäume, sich vor extremer Trockenheit zu schützen
4 September 201830 August 2018 A transparent and thermally stable polyamide – 100 percent biobased Fraunhofer researchers are using new catalytic processes to convert 3-carene into building blocks for biobased plastics
Transparentes und hitzestabiles Polyamid – 100 Prozent biobasiert Mit neuen katalytischen Verfahren setzen Fraunhofer-Forscher 3-Caren zu Bausteinen für biobasierte Kunststoffe um
Integrating circular economy and bioeconomy would improve sustainability in Europe New EEA report shows that the policy agendas would benefit from stronger links in product and infrastructure design and collaboration throughout the value chain
Das Original ist zurück – der Bio-Strohhalm Bayerisches Start-Up verhilft Abfallprodukten aus der biologischen Landwirtschaft zu neuem Wert
