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25 July 201824 July 2018

Re-starting production of Bio-based Acetic Acid from August 2018

GBL has been a pioneer in the use of Sustainable and Renewable Resources to produce chemicals

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Godavari restarts bio-based acetic acid production

GBL noted strong demand from customers as they expressed the need for renewable raw materials adhering to the green chemistry principles

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24 July 2018

Biorefineries and biotechnology: The future of proteins, flavours, textiles and sustainable chemistry

New biotechnological and chemical processes enable biorefineries for the sustainable and efficient production of proteins, flavours, fibres for textiles, chemicals and plastics from different biomass

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Bioraffinerien und Biotechnologie: Die Zukunft von Proteinen, Aromen, Textilien und nachhaltiger Chemie

Neue biotechnologische und chemische Prozesse ermöglichen es, in modernen Bioraffinerien nachhaltig und effizient Proteine, Aromen, Textilfasern sowie Chemikalien und Kunststoffe aus unterschiedlicher Biomasse zu gewinnen

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Newly developed transparent bio-plastic as an alternative to aluminium for aerosols and to heat-set PET for hot-fill applications

VELOX and SK Chemicals present ECOZEN HF^®, a bio-copolyester range especially suitable for the aerosol and food packaging industries

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Neu entwickelter transparenter Biokunststoff als Alternative zu Sprühdosen und Heat-Set-PET

VELOX und SK Chemicals präsentieren ECOZEN HF^®, ein teilweise biobasiertes Copolyester-Sortiment mit besonderer Eignung für Sprühdosen und Lebensmittelverpackungen

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Bio-based solvents on the rise

Several criteria should be fulfilled in order to call a solvent ‘green’

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Erste Testläufe für neue faserbasierte Verpackungen von Fertiggerichten

Für ein schnelles Essen kann so ein Fertiggericht wirklich praktisch sein, aber seine Verpackung wird wohl ein längeres Leben haben als wir

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Attis Industries to Purchase Site for First Commercial Biorefinery

Facility Will Generate $35 Million in Annual Revenue

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Top 10 Transformations – Pivotal Pivots for survival in the bioeconomy

Biofuels Digest focusing on some examples and the transformations with the leaders who live and breathe change to survive

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My Pledge at World Congress: BIO Will Lead on Gene Editing

The cost of renewable feedstocks is coming down while investments in production capacity are going up

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Indonesian & Indian Palm Oil Industry Join Hands to Promote Sustainable Trade

It is expected this cooperation will lead to joint the promotion of IPOS and ISPO aligned sustainable palm oil in Indian, Indonesian and other markets through increased awareness amongst all stakeholders including consumers

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23 July 201819 July 2018

Microcrystalline cellulose: versatile and effective

Recently developed material with many applications is obtained as a pulp from fibrous plant material

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Biocomposite demand driven by global construction boom, says new report

Market features a vast set of untapped growth opportunities in new applications across industries such as construction and automotive

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Neste aiming to use waste plastic as a raw material for fuels and plastics

Company is now exploring ways to introduce liquefied waste plastic as a future raw material for fossil refining

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Neste will Abfallkunststoffe als Rohstoff für Kraftstoffe und Kunststoffe verwenden

Konzern will die Produktion von biobasierten Kunststoffen im Jahr 2018 auf kommerzielles Volumen hochfahren

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Beyond Drop-Ins: The Digest’s 2018 Multi-Slide Guide to Performance-Advantaged Biobased Chemicals

BETO gathered stakeholder input on the research and development (R&D) necessary for novel biobased compounds and functional replacements

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Econic Technologies appoints new Head of Process Development

Chemical engineer David Walker will take on responsibility for Econic’s process development programmes and Customer Demonstration Facility

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Australian Senate committee urges single-use plastic ban

An Australian Senate report has recommended phasing out all single-use plastics by 2023

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Berlin joins opposition to EU Commission’s proposed cuts for CAP

French minister Stéphane Travert and his German counterpart Julia Klöckner signed a joint declaration for the future CAP

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Berlin und Paris sprechen sich gegen GAP-Kürzungen aus

Der französische Minister Stéphane Travert und seine deutsche Amtskollegin Julia Klöckner präsentierten eine gemeinsame Erklärung für die künftige GAP

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20 July 201819 July 2018

The EU’s renewable energy ambitions: Bioenergy from forests is not always carbon neutral – and may even increase the EU’s carbon emissions

Replacing coal with forest biomass in power stations is not a simple fix – forest biomass with long carbon payback periods could increase atmospheric CO₂ levels, putting Paris Agreement targets at risk

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ARLANXEO introduces new Keltan Eco based TPVs cradle-to-cradle applications

New thermoplastic vulcanisates combine Keltan Eco (EPDM) with green fillers, plasticizers and thermoplastics

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Schweizer Firma startet mit Natur-Hightech für Tesla und Co. durch

Wer sagt denn, dass Hightech aus Plastik und Metall sein muss? Das Start-Up Bcomp in Freiburg setzt auf Flachs – und schafft's damit sogar ins Weltall

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An FAQ on 45Q: What federal carbon storage tax credit means for Midwest

Great Plains Institute’s Brad Crabtree recently spoke to the Energy News Network about how 45Q could be a catalyst for reducing carbon emissions in the Midwest

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The Digest’s Top 10 Innovations for the week of July 11th

Biofuels Digest is going to highlight rankings and summaries of significant product and service advances weekly in future

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Surfactants, 100% renewable and biobased: The Digest’s 2018 Multi-Slide Guide to Croda’s Eco Range

Greg Smith gave this illuminating overview of Eco Range’s promise and progress at ABLC 2018 in Washington DC

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The partners of the BIOPEN project carried out 5 perspective studies: the global market for bioproducts should reach $714.6 billion by 2021

Raw materials include lignocellulosic biomass, micro and macro algae, and waste

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19 July 20189 September 2021

ArcelorMittal and LanzaTech break ground on €150million project to revolutionise blast furnace carbon emissions capture

Pioneering new installation which will convert carbon-containing gas from its blast furnaces into bioethanol

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Plastikfreie Einwegteller im Test

Das deutsche Magazin „Ökotest“ hat 20 Teller und Becher aus nachwachsenden Rohstoffen getestet - Teller aus Laub fielen durch

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How to Win the Public Policy Debate, and the Annual Government Agency Funding Battles for the Bioeconomy

Evans Craig from Lee Enterprises provides tips on how every person can become an effective advocate for the bioeconomy at the local, state, and federal public policy levels

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Convenient and Compostable: New RKW Waste Bags Hit German Retail Stores

RKW Launches Starseal Tie Handle, Biodegradable Waste Bags

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Nutzerfreundlich und nachhaltig: Neue RKW-Müllbeutel kommen in deutschen Einzelhandel

RKW bringt biologisch abbaubare Müllbeutel mit Tragegriff und Sternboden auf den Markt

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Use of CO2-based polyols offers more than just environmental benefits

Econic Technologies' most recent innovation allowing amounts of waste CO₂ to be incorporated into a polyol

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Algae for the Advanced Bioeconomy: The Digest’s 2018 Multi-Slide Guide to Cellana

Martin Sabarsky gave this illuminating update on the company’s prospects and progress at ABLC 2018 in Washington DC

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Schärfere EU-Regeln für Weichmacher in Kunstoffen

Die EU-Kommission schränkt den Einsatz von Kunststoff-Weichmachern in Spielzeug, Sportgeräten und anderen Alltagsgegenständen weiter ein

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18 July 2018

Aqua- and Mariculture for Future Food and Biomass Production

The ocean has much more to offer than traditional fish farming and, as of today, we use only a fraction of its potential

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Aquakultur und „Marine Culture” für die zukünftige Lebensmittel- und Biomasseproduktion

Der Ozean hat jenseits traditioneller Fischzucht sehr viel mehr zu bieten. Bis heute nutzen wir nur einen Bruchteil des Potentials

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Almost final programme: Revolution in Food and Biomass Production (REFAB)

1-2 October 2018, Maritim Hotel Cologne, Germany – Early Bird Discount of 30%

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Developments at Anellotech Plant Bring 100% Bio-based Plastic Bottle Closer to Reality

Breakthroughs at Anellotech’s TCat-8^® pilot plant advance work on 100% bio-based plastic bottle prototypes, affirming the company’s commitment to innovative production of cost-competitive renewable chemicals

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Anellotech: Pilotanlage für Bio-PX angelaufen – Flasche aus 100 Prozent nachwachsenden Rohstoffen rückt näher

Der Durchbruch an Anellotech’s TCat-8^® Pilotanlage erlaubt nun die innovative Produktion von 100% bio-basierten Plastikflaschen-Prototypen

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BASF Color Solutions: Zertifiziert bioabbaubare Farbmasterbatche

Palette von 15 biobasierten und kompostierbaren Standardfarben wurde zuletzt auf der Biopolymer 2018 in Halle vorgestellt

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VTT developed a fully bio-based material to replace fossil-based plastics in thermally formable product

Innovative cellulose based material opens options for furniture applications

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Taming the Tasmanian Devil of Polymers: lignin, the orneriest, roughest, toughest, most un-cooperative and abundant natural polymer ever

Lignin, the second most abundant natural polymer in the world, has developed into a sustainable and very satisfactory alternative to fossil fuels

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EU project seeks to improve sustainability aviation industry

ECO-COMPASS project has identified potential bio-sourced and recycled materials that can be developed into eco-friendly composites for aircraft

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Greening European agriculture: Can the new CAP be really green?

The European Commission came under fire about its proposals for the post-2020 CAP when it comes to the environment

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GLOBAL BIOENERGIES and AUDI renew their partnership in renewable gasoline

Global Bioenergies and Audi announced today the signing of a new agreement focused on the implementation of residue usage, preparation of a path to commercialization and engine testing of new blends

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17 July 20189 September 2021

EU and Industry Counting on Sustainable Chemistry

CO₂ is replacing petroleum as a source for carbon in a joint effort to make the chemical industry more sustainable

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Coming soon to a lab near you? Genetically modified cannabis

Scientists might be able to draw from new sources of cannabis compounds for research

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Neues Bio-Material macht Kunststoff Konkurrenz

Forscher verbinden Pilz-Myzel und Hanffasern erfolgreich miteinander