20 June 201819 June 2018 A new kind of vaccine based on spider silk By successfully encapsulating a vaccine into a spider silk microparticle, Swiss and German researchers have discovered a novel technique that will help fight cancer and certain infectious diseases
19 June 201815 June 2018 WOULDWOOD develops systems for environmentally friendly construction and vehicle manufacturing New project aims to create an industrial value chain for advanced additive manufacturing of wood-based components for the construction and transport sector
So verbindet man Naturfasern und Kunststoffe Bundesweit einzigartig: Mit einer Anlage an der Hochschule Rosenheim sollen Vorteile von Holz- und Naturfaser mit Kunststoff verbunden werden
Predicted environmental changes could significantly reduce global production of vegetables First study, led by the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, to examine which projected changes could affect the production and nutritional quality of common crops
Spaghetti straws a big hit at Malak Markets MALAK Markets are fighting for a plastic-free lifestyle and have introduced pasta straws to help cut back on plastic use
LanzaTech and Shougang Group towards a carbon-smart economy in China Companies announced successful start-up of the world’s first commercial facility converting industrial emissions to sustainable ethanol
As Promised, Senate Agriculture Committee Leaders Find Common Ground in Bipartisan Farm Bill The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 provides certainty and predictability for producers across all regions, as well as those in need of assistance
Benzin und Diesel könnten bis 2050 fast klimaneutral werden Flugzeuge, Schiffe und die Industrie sind auf Kraftstoffe angewiesen - doch sie belasten das Klima, könnten künstliche Kraftstoffe ein Ausweg sein?
18 June 201814 June 2018 DuPont Celebrates Official Opening of Industrial Biosciences’ Global Business Headquarters in Wilmington, Delaware The Renovated Facility Fosters Collaboration and Innovation with State-of-the-Art Biotechnology Laboratories and World-Class Scientists at Historic Experimental Station
Fußball-WM: Die Bioökonomie ist mit dabei Viele umweltfreundliche Bioökonomie-Ansätze haben den Sportsektor bereits erobert
“Electricity as a resource”: Green energy for sustainable chemistry Will chemicals come from the plug sockets in future?
All that glitters is not gold: Mighty Hoopla promotes eco-friendly alternative AIF launched ‘Drastic On Plastic’ campaign and any glitter will be banned from 61 independent music festivals
Preem and RenFuel to create the world’s first lignin plant for biofuels The plant is expected to produce an annual volume of 25,000-30,000 tonnes of lignin, and will be completed in 2021
Carbon utilization bill could create value for CO2 emissions The Carbon Utilization Act, would allow new carbon utilization technologies, such as carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration (CCUS) and biogas production
15 June 201813 June 2018 Michelin’s 2048 ambitions: MICHELIN tires will be made using 80 percent sustainable materials 100 percent of tires will be recycled Group is investing in high technology recycling to be able to increase this content to 80 percent sustainable materials
GMO adversaries get enclosed from all sides New agriculture strategies will make it harder once more for GMO adversaries to maintain a head-on opposition
Large-scale and sustainable 3D printing with the most ubiquitous natural material Singapore researchers have recently demonstrated the use of cellulose to sustainably manufacture/fabricate large 3D objects
This humble Australian bee is helping to disrupt the plastics industry Biotech start-up found the solitary masked bee's cellophane-like nesting material is not only water-repellent, but also resistant to flames, high temperatures and strong chemicals
World’s First Commercial Waste Gas to Ethanol Plant Now in Operation LanzaTech’s gas fermentation platform enabling the regional production of low-cost energy from local wastes and residues
Almond co-products: Almond Board targets circular economy potential in feed and farming Almond Board of California is exploring new uses for the co-products of almonds such as insect feed, biobased plastics and coloring for the tire industry
Organic insect deterrent for agriculture Biodegradable crop protection products without risks or side effects
Bio-Insektenspray für die Landwirtschaft Biologisch abbaubare Pflanzenschutzmittel ohne Risiken und Nebenwirkungen
Lebende Cyanobakterien-Elektrode stellt effizient Strom her Dieses System für die Energieproduktion regeneriert sich selbst
14 June 201813 June 2018 Avantium starts construction of bio-MEG demonstration plant in the Netherlands Market demand for MEG is expected to grow from 28 million to 50 million tons in the next 20 years
Exploring alternative materials to reduce plastic pollution Report by UN Environment assesses the potential of replacing certain conventional plastics applications with alternative materials
Neue Studie zu synthetischen Kraftstoffen: Freie Fahrt voraus mit Fischer-Tropsch Die Mineralölindustrie hält „grüne Moleküle“ für die Zukunft – und fordert politische Unterstützung. Nicht alle teilen diesen Enthusiasmus
Climate Change Breakthrough: Large-scale capture of atmospheric CO₂ shown to be feasible and affordable Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology demonstrate for the first time a scalable and cost-effective solution for removing CO₂ from the atmosphere
Solar fuels come nearer: Direct-from-air CO2 capture cost drops below $100/ton threshold Carbon Engineering’s David Keith explained to the Digest
Elephant grass is new ‘local feedstock’ for bioplastics Netherlands Start-Up NNRG developed a biodegradable, compostable bioplastic called Vibers that is made from cellulose
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences teams with Stora Enso on R&D program Stora Enso has signed a strategic partnership agreement with the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU)
Innovative Process for Breaking Down Lignin in Scrap Wood to Make Adhesive Tapes Engineers at the University of Delaware have developed a novel process to make tape out of a major component of trees and plants called lignin
13 June 201811 June 2018 Stora Enso opens Europe’s largest wood fibre-based biocomposite plant DuraSense™ make it possible to reduce the consumption of plastic by up to 60% and replace it with renewable wood fibre
API and ICM Unveil Joint Development to Manufacture Sustainable High-Performance Textile Solutions Companies meet increased customer demand for innovative and sustainable technical fabrics for the fashion and footwear industries
All eyes on Canada as first G7 nation prepares to make marijuana legal From crime to health to business, Canada’s decision to legalize marijuana is a grand progressive experiment that promises to answer a host of questions
Öko-Strategie 2030: Ikea will CO2-Ausstoß um 80 Prozent senken Der weltweit größte Möbelkonzern will grüner werden: Bis 2030 sollen die Produkte von Ikea nur noch aus nachwachsenden und recycelten Rohstoffen bestehen
Biomonitor – Monitoring the Bioeconomy Eighteen European partners from public and private research institutions to establish a sustainable data and modelling framework for the bioeconomy
The new bioplastics developed in STU decompose in both soil and water Slovak scientists' new plastic is made from oil, will decompose in compost and can be used for cutlery, containers and cling-films
Renewable Solvents Derived From Lignin Lowers Waste in Biofuel Production New class of solvents breaks down plant biomass into sugars for biofuels and bioproducts in a closed-loop biorefinery concept
Insects supply chitin as a raw material for the textile industry The Institute is working on utilizing side streams from the animal feed manufacture for the production of chitosan
Insekten liefern Chitin als Grundstoff für die Textilindustrie Das Institut arbeitet daran, Reststoffe aus der Futtermittelindustrie zur Herstellung von Chitosan zu verwenden
12 June 20188 June 2018 Covestro awarded in Germany-wide ideas competition – Innovation prize for plastics from plants Research breakthrough in sustainable chemical production / Awarded on the initiative of the German government and industry
Covestro in deutschlandweitem Ideenwettbewerb prämiert – Innovationspreis für Kunststoff aus Pflanzen Forschungsdurchbruch in nachhaltiger Chemikalienproduktion - Ehrung durch Initiative von deutscher Regierung und Wirtschaft
Biodiesel causes storage tanks to corrode: about unintended consequences of new developments Readable book about 'revenge effects' covers numerous examples of unintended consequences to be aware of
Aston scientists pave way for greener roads made of domestic waste Study authors say ‘bio-bitumen’ is cheaper and greener to manufacture
New Downy Nature Blends Helps Extend the Life of Clothes With the Power of Plants New product provides powerful conditioning using a plant-based formula, helping to keep clothes looking newer, longer
AMSilk: Meet the German Biotech Behind Adidas’ Biodegradable Shoes Interview with CEO Jens Klein to find out more about the innovative engineered silk material
eForFuel: Fuels from CO2 and Electricity eForFuel is a truly interdisciplinary project aiming to achieve its research targets of offering sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels
eForFuel: Kraftstoffe aus CO2 und Strom eForFuel bietet eine neuartige Lösung zur Nutzung von Ressourcen, die im Wesentlichen unbegrenzt und unabhängig von der Landnutzung sind: CO2, Strom und Wasser
