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27 June 201825 June 2018

Avocados with edible anti-spoilage coating hit US stores

Avocados with Apeel maintain delicious quality and ripeness for much longer, without requiring the use of refrigeration or any preservatives

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From jeans to fibres to garment tags: novel recycling for more sustainable fashion

A new recycling method turns garments into biodegradable materials, paving the way for a more eco-friendly fashion industry

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Von Jeans über Fasern bis hin zu Preisschildern: Neuartige Recyclingmethode für nachhaltigere Mode

Durch eine neue Recyclingmethode werden Kleidungsstücke zu biologisch abbaubaren Materialien, was den Weg für eine umweltfreundlichere Modeindustrie ebnet

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Biofiba working towards industrial hemp pallet production in NSW

Australian company is aiming at a pallet manufacturing facility using the recently legalised material

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IKEA and Neste confirm large-scale production of renewable, bio-based polypropylene plastic

Companies are now able to turn waste and residue raw materials, such as used cooking oil or sustainable vegetable oils into polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE) plastic

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An interview with Andreas Kiesel, University of Hohenheim. “A CO2tax for fossil-based products”

Il Bioeconomista interview with Andreas Kiesel, a reseacher at the University of Hohenheim

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Advanced biofuels recognised as a fast-track option for transport decarbonisation – UPM Biofuels welcomes initial agreement on Renewable Energy Directive

UPM started operations at the Lappeenranta Biorefinery at the beginning of 2015

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26 June 201822 June 2018

Bioeconomy in the Mountains: An Opportunity for Local Development

30 participants from 19 countries to focus on how bioeconomy can promote local mountain development

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Can we engineer life? 1 Gene technology is the key

Emeritus Professor at Wagenigen University, Hans Tramper, reflects on the development of his subject

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Das Europäische Patentamt gewährt Pipper Standard, dem Vorreiter in Reinigungstechnologien, drei Patente

Pipper Standard Produkte entstehen durch einen einzigartigen Ananas-Fermentationsprozess, der kraftvolle, natürliche Enzyme und Tenside freisetzt

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Clean-tech pioneer Pipper Standard gets three patents by EPO

Pipper Standard products are made from a unique pineapple fermentation process that yields powerful, natural enzymes and biosurfactants

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Global Biocomposite Competitive Landscape, Pipeline and Market Analysis 2018

The Report Biocomposite provides information about product categories and a customized business model

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Bio-on inaugurates in Italy the first special bioplastics production plant. 100% natural and biodegradable

The first product to come out of the Castel San Pietro Terme plant will be Minerv Bio Cosmetics

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Bio-on eröffnet in Italien die erste Anlage zur Herstellung von speziellen Biokunststoffen, die natürlich und zu 100% biologisch abbaubar sind

Das erste Produkt, dass die Pforten der Produktionsanlage in Castel San Pietro Terme verlassen wird, werden die Minerv Bio Cosmetics sein

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CRISPR-Based Technologies for Metabolic Engineering in Cyanobacteria

This review highlights studies that have implemented CRISPR-based tools for the metabolic engineering of cyanobacteria

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25 June 201821 March 2019

Project WOW! kicks off: waste water is valuable

VITO is proud partner of this project and will focus on the techno-economic feasibility of the new value chains

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NFL Joins the Green Sports Alliance as a League Member

Pledges support for environmental sustainability efforts

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Neri Oxman and MIT Develop Programmable Biocomposites for Digital Fabrication

Natural ecosystems as inspiration for a material production process that produces no waste

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Development of LignoCity to boost new businesses in bioeconomy

New project is being launched to further develop and help startups and small and medium-sized companies develop new green businesses with lignin as a base

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EPA Approves Registration of Isobutanol in 16% Blends in Gasoline

Gevo welcome the announcement, as it allows customers and partners a much better product performance

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Researchers create artificial leaf that converts carbon dioxide into energy and fuel

The development is being viewed as a credible candidate in tackling global warming and climate change while keeping the atmospheric carbon dioxide levels in check

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CAP reform’s eco-schemes: eco-logic or eco-nomic? Why not both?

Yara believes the eco-scheme to be in line with the European Commission’s ambition of moving to a “smarter, simpler, fairer and more sustainable” CAP

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22 June 201820 June 2018

Book review: “Knowledge-Driven Developments in the Bioeconomy: Technological and Economic Perspectives”

Six bioeconomy-leading universities aim is to advance research and international cooperation in the field

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Rezension: “Knowledge-Driven Developments in the Bioeconomy: Technological and Economic Perspectives”

Sechs auf dem Bereich der Bioökonomie führende Universitäten wollen Forschung und internationale Kooperation in diesem Bereich vorantreiben

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Cosmetic makers find plenty of alternatives to microbeads

Crushed walnut shells, oats, sugar, and jojoba seeds have replaced microbeads in products stocked on New Zealand shelves

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Schwarza: Wie der Hanf in die Autos kommt

Flachs, Sisal oder Hanf sind Rohstoffe, aus denen bei Isowood Nadelvliesstoffe für Fahrzeuginnenausstattungen entstehen

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SINGTEX® launches BIOTEC™ fabrics made from coffee grounds and castor beans

These bio-based materials replace more than 25% petroleum consumption during production and offer a better wearing experience

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An alternative to plastic straws: this product is made from avocado pits

Michoacán company Biofase uses 15,000 tonnes of seeds a day for its bioplastics

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EU recognises importance of crop-based ethanol to achieving climate goals

RED II agreement by negotiators is a step in the right direction, allowing Member States to use sustainable biofuels in fighting climate change

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NMMA Praises EPA Approval of Bio-Isobutanol as New Biofuel Additive

NMMA has been a leading voice in the effort to secure approval for bio-isobutanol, raising it directly with Administrator Pruitt on multiple occasions since he took office

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21 June 201822 June 2018

Improved plants for greater food security in the future

Despite improved insect resistance and herbicide tolerance the emphasis is increasingly put on modifying and improving other plant traits as well

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In Zukunft mehr Nahrungssicherheit durch optimierte Pflanzen

Neben einer höheren Insektenresistenz und Herbizidtoleranz rückt die Modifizierung und Verbesserung anderer Pflanzeneigenschaften zunehmend in den Mittelpunkt

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Goodbye petroleum, hello bio

Bio-based multilayer transparent barrier films are now reality

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TRB Develops New FST Rated Biocomposite Rail Carriage Door Leaf

Lightweight biocomposite door leaf fully meets the most demanding FST specifications

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Essential oils to fight bacterial infections

James Cook University scientists discovered technique to apply natural plant extracts as a coating for medical devices, which could prevent millions of infections every year

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The Battle for Yeast Supremacy: DSM, DuPont, Novozymes and more

Those three players and more duke it out with a dazzling slew of new products

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New membrane reactors supply “green” raw materials for chemical industry

Significant increase in methanol yield from 20 to 60% to gain, when upscaling to industrial plants

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Neue Membranreaktoren liefern “grüne” Grundstoffe für die chemische Industrie

Deutliche Steigerung der Methanolausbeute von 20 auf 60% zu erwarten, wenn man auf industrielle Anlagen hochskaliert

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EU farmers boss: DG Agri ‘not properly consulted’ in biofuels talks

Copa-Cogeca held a conference on 11 June about the ongoing talks for the revision of the RED and particularly about the future of the first-generation biofuels

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Landwirte kritisieren: DG Agri wird bei Biokraftstoff-Thematik nicht eingebunden

Copa-Cogeca hielt am Montag eine Konferenz über die laufenden Gespräche zur Überarbeitung der EER und insbesondere über die Zukunft der Biokraftstoffe der ersten Generation ab

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Strategic Intent: The Digest’s 2018 Multi-Slide Guide to Corbion

The company gave this illuminating overview of its promise and progress in its impressive range of biobased markets and sectors

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20 June 201810 July 2018

Three new hemp products were granted the Innovation Award “Hemp Product of the Year 2018”

A Hemp fibre reinforced electric scooter, a new natural cosmetic skincare brand and the first Cannabis Root Spirit

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Drei neue Hanfprodukte wurden mit dem Innovationspreis „Hemp product of the year 2018“ ausgezeichnet

Ein hanffaserverstärkter Elektroroller, eine naturkosmetische Hautpflegemarke sowie die erste Cannabiswurzel-Spirituose überhaupt

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BASF invests in carbon recycling company LanzaTech

LanzaTech’s patented technology is now being deployed at commercial scale in the steel industry

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BASF investiert in LanzaTech, ein Unternehmen mit einer Technologie für Kohlenstoff-Recycling

Patentgeschützte Technologie von LanzaTech wird derzeit im kommerziellen Maßstab in der Stahlindustrie eingesetzt

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BASF invests in LanzaTech, ArcelorMittal’s underway on advanced fuels, Syngenta breaks 3B gallon mark, Leaf gets an accelerator: partnership frenzy in the bioeconomy

Robust technologies must find effective routes to market through robust partnership — the days of vertically-integrated companies that can “do it all” appear to be over

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“Faire Computermaus aus Biowerkstoff” von IfBB-Forschernachwuchsgruppe gewinnt Wettbewerb

Für mehr Zusammenhalt in der Gesellschaft: IfBB als „Ausgezeichneter Ort“ 2018 prämiert

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Horizon Europe Welcomed by BIC as a Promising Bioeconomy Programme

BIC expects Horizon Europe to deliver R&I solutions to market, which would make a real difference in EU citizens’ lives

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Kreussler Inc. Earns USDA Certified Biobased Product Label

Kreussler Inc.'s SOLVONK4 dry cleaning solvent is 88% biobased and now a USDA Certified BioPreferred product

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An interview with Virginia Klausmeier, CEO Sylvatex “Bio-based is leading the way towards more sustainable chemicals and processes”

Exclusive interview with Virginia Klausmeier, founder and CEO of Sylvatex