22 January 201818 January 2018 Kunststoffabfälle: eine europäische Strategie zum Schutz unseres Planeten und unserer Bürger und zur Stärkung unserer Industrie Ansatz will neue Chancen für Innovation, Wettbewerbsfähigkeit und die Schaffung von Arbeitsplätzen eröffnen
Plastic Waste: a European strategy to protect the planet, defend our citizens and empower our industries Approach will bring new opportunities for innovation, competitiveness and job creation
An interview with Jennifer Holmgren, CEO of LanzaTech: “We want to see a Carbon Smart Future take off” Jennifer Holmgren, CEO of LanzaTech, on of the most dynamic and growing bioeconomy companies at world level, talks to Il Bioeconomista
Why the EU’s renewable energy proposal subverts the circular economy The draft Renewable Energy Directive creates a distortion in the waste market by making it comparatively cheaper to burn waste rather than to prevent it or recycle it
19 January 201817 January 2018 ZÜBLIN Timber: Construction start for Germany’s first timber high-rise Ten-storey SKAIO high-rise, based on a design by Berlin-based architectural firm Kaden+Lager, to being built in Heilbronn
ZÜBLIN Timber: Deutschlands erstes Hochhaus aus Holz Zehngeschossiges Hochhaus SKAIO entsteht nach den Plänen der Berliner Architekten Kaden+Lager in Heilbronn
Is energy from woody biomass positive for the climate? Primary forest sector aim is to produce high value products, such as sawnwood and wood panels, or pulp and paper
On the way to a more sustainable mushroom industry: Interview with Darragh Gaffney, Monaghan Mushrooms
Review: The Potential of Cold Plasma for Safe and Sustainable Food Production Diversity of action-mechanisms of cold plasma and its flexibility as a standalone technology provide a rich resource for driving innovative solutions
Harnessing the power of algae: new, greener fuel cells move step closer to reality Cambridge researchers have developed a two-chamber BPV system utilizing algae to convert light into electricity
Mutierte Algen erzeugen und speichern Solarstrom Forscher der Universität Cambridge haben ein Bio-PV-System entwickelt, das mit Hilfe von Algen Sonnenenergie in Strom umwandeln und speichern kann
World-leading microbeads ban takes effect Today the government's ban on microbeads in cosmetics and personal care products comes into effect
Ressourcenschonende und umweltfreundliche Kombination von Chemo- und Biokatalyse Enzyme als natürliche Biokatalysatoren werden schon länger vielfältig für chemische Synthesen genutzt
18 January 201818 January 2018 Pre-review of CBD by the World Health Organization (WHO) with favorable results – next step in May The next and final part of the review is expected to take place at WHO’s 40th Expert Committee on Drug Dependence (ECDD) meeting in May 2018
Artificial spider silk, imitating ‘the toughest material on earth’ Japanese company Spiber staged a five-step innovation cycle in order to produce ever better qualities of artificial spider silk
Using DNA strands to design new polymer materials Researchers describe a method to create asymmetrical polymer particles that bind together in a spatially defined manner
Affordable, green hydrogen — it is here, near, or nowhere in sight (again)? 20MW water electrolysis unit in Delfzijl, Netherlands, to convert sustainably produced electricity into 3,000 tons of green hydrogen a year
Avantium: PEF pilot phase set to be extended Synvina intends to extend the pilot phase, which will in turn extend the timeline to start up the Reference Plant
High Yield Synthesis of Bio-based Acrylic Acid and Acrylate Monomers from Lactic Acid New technology provides a viable route from bio-derived lactate esters to acrylic esters via a catalytic, two-step process
Synthetische Biologie: Grüne Jeans Um Jeans blau zu färben, braucht es Indigo. Nun sollen gentechnisch veränderte Bakterien den Stoff umweltfreundlicher produzieren
Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand looking to WTO if EU doesn’t shift on palm oil Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand will retaliate if the EU’s ongoing discrimination and attack on the palm oil industry becomes legislativ
Why ‘sustainable forest management’ does not make wood a good climate alternative to fossil fuels Net forest growth is now holding down the rate of climate change, making forests an invaluable “carbon sink”
17 January 201816 January 2018 The “Circular Bioeconomy” – Concepts, Opportunities and Limitations The new nova paper #9 aims at highlighting the most important aspects related to bioeconomy and circular economy, clarifying some common misconceptions and addressing limitations
Gevo cuts costs in a bid to improve cash flow profile In the corporate update provided by Gevo for 2018, a number of initiatives were announced, including cuts in pay
What does the bioeconomy of the future look like? Fraunhofer ISI is conducting the first of three future dialogs on 23 January 2018 in Frankfurt
Wie sieht die Bioökonomie der Zukunft aus? Fraunhofer ISI führt am 23. Januar 2018 in Frankfurt einen ersten von drei Zukunftsdialogen durch
Vom Porsche mit Naturfaser-Karosserie bis zum 3D-Drucker mit Biokunststoffen – FNR zeigt auf der Grünen Woche biobasierte Innovationen Die FNR ist in Halle 4.2 an Stand 308 zu finden
Finland gives up Neste controlling interest with donation Finland’s second largest city announced that it switching its entire diesel fleet to Neste’s MY Renewable Diesel
Learning from leaves: Going green with artificial photosynthesis Video: Collaboration between Siemens, Evonik and Covestro combines solar-powered electroreduction of CO2 with a bacterial fermenter to produce complex chemicals
These gorgeous terrazzo floors are custom made with huge 3D printers The frame design is printed out of bioplastic and then filled with recycled marble or granite chips
USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture Invests in Integrated Biorefinery Optimization NIFA has invested in a range of projects to expand the regional biofuel and bioproduct industries
Highlighting History: Japan’s Accelerated Innovations The country’s history of using fermentation processes in as early as the third century gave scientists their first understanding of biotechnology
16 January 201816 January 2018 Vielfalt bei Biokompositen Erfolgreiche "Biocomposites Conference" in Köln
Axion launches ‘Design for Recycling’ service Unique service could support industrial initiatives to increase the recycling of plastics and develop end markets for recycled plastics
A done deal: DSM completes purchase of Amyris’ Brotas 1 fermentation facility Strategic alliance started in May 2017 and since been expanded with several significant product development collaborations
An innovative natural-gas power plant could be the future of hurricane-proof electricity Which price is worth paying for a clean and reliable way to keep the lights on during natural disasters?
3D-Druckfilamente aus lokal produzierten Algen Niederländische Designer versuchen den 3D-Druck nachhaltiger zu gestalten
Alkol Biotech agrees to supply 500,000 tonnes of biomass to Europe’s ‘largest’ biorefinery Reliable and competitive biomass source will mean less costs in pre- and post-processing, and thus cost-effective renewable chemical building blocks
LanzaTech, Novozymes, Amyris, DSM, Enerkem, POET, BASF, Genomatica and Braskem take early Hot 50 voting lead The Digest released the early-voting totals from Subscriber Voting — which do not yet include Invited International Selector votes
EU producers press for lower bioethanol duties / Competition from the Americas The topic has gained currency during the ongoing trade negotiations between the EU and the “Mercosur” bloc that represents South American producers
15 January 201811 January 2018 Global Bioenergies and Clariant unveil development of new bio-based cosmetics polymer for more natural formulations Sustainable, isobutene-based ingredient for Personal Care lotions and creams
Global Bioenergies und Clariant geben die Entwicklung eines neuen bio-basierten Polymers für natürlichere Formulierungen von Kosmetika bekannt Nachhaltig hergestelles Isobutene als Inhaltsstoff für Lotions und Cremes
Medical cannabis makes small steps in EU On EU-level are existing no harmonised laws on medical cannabis use and member states decide their own legislation
The Materials Industry Is Pitching In to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions These companies are utilizing alternative technologies to reduce - and reuse - carbon dioxide emissions
Bambus Leichtbaukomposite: Materialeffizienz mit der am schnellsten wachsenden Pflanze der Welt Arundoo Biomaterials nutzt die mechanischen Eigenschaften dieses Rohstoffes mit optimalen Ergebnissen
Oil’s Dream to Grow in Plastics Dims as Coke Turns to Plants Use of bioplastics made from sugar cane, wood and corn will grow at least 50 percent in the next five years
An interview with Marc Palahí, director of EFI. “We must place the bioeconomy at the core of the EU Industrial, Climate and Sustainability Agenda” Marc Palahí talks about the next steps which are needed to place the bioeconomy at the core of the EU industrial, climate and sustainability agenda
12 January 201810 January 2018 New sustainable packaging will allow a longer preservation of food product without metallized materials and modified atmospheres Project REFUCOAT, coordinated by AIMPLAS, to develop innovative food packaging material based on biopolymers
Kasseler produziert Kuscheltiere aus Plastikflaschen Malte Niebelschütz versucht, mittels Plastikrecycling die Ozeane zu retten
The “Circular Bioeconomy” – Concepts, Opportunities and Limitations
