29 June 201820 November 2019 powerRibs™ enables ocean plastic in automotive interior parts Thanks to Bcomp’s powerRibs™ reinforcement technology, ocean plastic properties can be boosted using natural fibres
Finland’s Fazer joins eco start-up to further development of wood-based packaging Collaboration's aim is to make Sulapac material available for all consumers around the world
28 June 201826 June 2018 UNITED CAPS Positioned for Growth in 2018 and Beyond Extension of R&D facilities, acquisitions, innovative portfolio additions increase value of customer offerings
Domsjö releases Cellulose Ultra, a cleaner cellulose product that can be used in high quality segments Advantage of Ultra is that it can be used without interference from other products which otherwise is usual
BRAIN AG und CyPlus GmbH entwickeln disruptive Technologien zur biologischen Aufbereitung von Edelmetallerzen Industrierelevante Edelmetallgewinnung auch nach Scale-Up des biobasierten Verfahrens in den Tonnenmaßstab realisiert
BRAIN AG and CyPlus GmbH develop disruptive technologies for biological processing of precious metal ores Industrially relevant production of precious metals realized on the metric ton scale, even after scale-up of bio-based method
Avantium begins construction of plant that spells good news for bio-plastics Demonstration plant to advance the development of a key ingredient for the production of plastics and polyester textiles, derived from renewable sugars
Land ohne Plastik Im ewigen Eis, im Essen, im Körper: Plastik ist überall. Nun will die EU Verbote. In Ruanda, dem wohl saubersten Land Afrikas, gibt es die seit Jahren. Ein Vorbild?
Closing the Carbon Cycle by Electrochemical Reduction: Upgrading Carbon Dioxide to Engine Fuels The findings elaborate a new catalytic approach that target the suppression of unwanted C2, rather than just C1, products
27 June 201825 June 2018 Renewable chemicals building the biobased economy Recent BIO report on the status of the biobased economy shows that progress has reached a tipping point for accelerated growth in the 21st century
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
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
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
Biofiba working towards industrial hemp pallet production in NSW Australian company is aiming at a pallet manufacturing facility using the recently legalised material
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
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
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
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
Can we engineer life? 1 Gene technology is the key Emeritus Professor at Wagenigen University, Hans Tramper, reflects on the development of his subject
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
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
Global Biocomposite Competitive Landscape, Pipeline and Market Analysis 2018 The Report Biocomposite provides information about product categories and a customized business model
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
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
CRISPR-Based Technologies for Metabolic Engineering in Cyanobacteria This review highlights studies that have implemented CRISPR-based tools for the metabolic engineering of cyanobacteria
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
NFL Joins the Green Sports Alliance as a League Member Pledges support for environmental sustainability efforts
Neri Oxman and MIT Develop Programmable Biocomposites for Digital Fabrication Natural ecosystems as inspiration for a material production process that produces no waste
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Schwarza: Wie der Hanf in die Autos kommt Flachs, Sisal oder Hanf sind Rohstoffe, aus denen bei Isowood Nadelvliesstoffe für Fahrzeuginnenausstattungen entstehen
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
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
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
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
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
In Zukunft mehr Nahrungssicherheit durch optimierte Pflanzen Neben einer höheren Insektenresistenz und Herbizidtoleranz rückt die Modifizierung und Verbesserung anderer Pflanzeneigenschaften zunehmend in den Mittelpunkt
TRB Develops New FST Rated Biocomposite Rail Carriage Door Leaf Lightweight biocomposite door leaf fully meets the most demanding FST specifications
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
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
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
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
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
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
Improved plants for greater food security in the future
