22 June 201720 June 2017 Eco-friendly bioplastics in the bag for Japanese retailers Environmentally conscious consumers have responded positively to the initiative from Businesses and authorities
interpack 2017 presented many new bioplastic packaging solutions More than 30 bioplastics companies presented their products and innovative bio-based materials
VIDEO: Arkema celebrates 70 years of Rilsan PA11 The 70th year celebration kicked off on 10 June at its production facility and research center in Serquigny
Metall-Phönix aus der Müll-Asche Aschen und Schlacken aus Müllverbrennungsanlagen (MVA) stellen in Österreich den größten Sekundärressourcenstrom dar
21 June 201721 June 2017 Mehr Ressourceneffizienz durch Kaskadennutzung von Biomasse – von der Theorie zur Praxis Endbericht jetzt frei verfügbar
Bio-based solvent EU project launched Three-year project looking for alternatives to substances categorized as very high concern
Stora Enso liefert Holz für eines der größten Holzbauprojekte in Skandinavien Arbeiten an Trummens Strand sollen bis zum Jahreswechsel 2018/2019 abgeschlossen sein
Das Potenzial nichtheimischer Baumarten für den forstlichen Anbau in Deutschland sachlich und vorurteilsfrei prüfen In Nordrhein-Westfalen entstehen Versuchsflächen mit breitem Spektrum von Atlas-Zeder bis Westliche Hemlocktanne – Andreas Schütte von der FNR übergibt Förderbescheide
Vivobarefoot X Bloom – the ultra III made using algae The world’s first plant-based, high-performance solution to synthetic and petroleum-based flexible foams
New report out on China’s market for biodegradable plastics Report estimates the domestic market 2016 for bio-plastics had sales of over 130,000 tons, with an additional 160,000 tons exported
Germany takes important step to support bio-based packaging New packaging law (Verpackungsgesetz) aiming to boost recycling of packaging waste
VTT expands its bio and circular economy pilot centre The world markets for bioeconomy and circular economy products and technologies are in strong growth
Rockin’ PEFormance: €25M for Synvina-led consortium for biobased materials The partners will jointly work on establishing an innovative supply chain for FDCA and PEF
20 June 201714 June 2017 Arkema: Rilsan® Clear G850 Rnew® polyamide now approved by the FDA for food contact applications All Rilsan® Clear Rnew® grades are partially bio-based, making use of natural renewable resources
The International Coalition “Stop Plastic Waste” – A bioeconomy cultural revolution to save the oceans Italian Minister of the Environment reporting Italy’s example and what has been done to reduce the pollution caused by disposable plastic bags
Students reveal the world’s first bio-based car made from flax Lina, a four-seat electric vehicle, will be tested on public roads after an inspection by the RDW Netherlands Vehicle Authority
New eco-friendly packages from wastes of the poultry industry European project KARMA 2020 aims at developing innovative processes to extract the keratin from poultry litter
Bio-Fed adds engineering plastics to portfolio New M*VERA ECS product line represents a first venture into the development of a bioplastic made up nearly 60 percent renewable resources
Newsflash BioProcess Pilot Facility (June 2017) BPF considering expansion of the pilot plant with a 8m3 bubble column fermentor
Biotechnological Advances for Restoring Degraded Land for Sustainable Development This review provides insights into such promising ways to harness biotechnology as ecofriendly methods for remediation and restoration
Anellotech starts Bio-BTX pilot production tests The objective is to demonstrate steady control and operation of the reactor, stripper and regenerator fluid bed systems with continuous catalyst circulation
19 June 201718 June 2017 nova talk: Where do you see the bioeconomy in the future? Interview with Mr. Gudbrand Rødsrud, Technology Director Business Development at Borregaard
Finnish demo plant produces renewable fuel from carbon dioxide captured from the air Aim of the Soletair project is to demonstrate the technical performance of the overall process and produce 200 litres of fuels and other hydrocarbons for research
Fuels from thin air: drop-in liquid fuels from sky CO2, water and solar power Helsinki region’s Smart & Clean project aims to achieve the most attractive zero-emission mobility in the world
Bioraffinerie: Forschungsprojekt Flippr2 startet in die Prozessintegration Neues Bioraffinerieprojekt Flippr2 arbeitet an Realisierung einer Rohstoffdrehscheibe der biobasierten Industrie – wichtig für Unternehmen und interessant für den Wissenschaftsstandort
Who are the winners of the European Bio-Based Innovation Awards 2017? Finnish company Paptic is opening a door for novel wood-based materials
Is there a future for biofuel in Europe? Environmental NGOs want companies to switch to newer, ‘second-generation’ biofuels, which they say lead to less land use change
Neste deepens its knowhow on the circular economy – waste plastics now in focus Among the most important new raw materials of the future that Neste is interested are residues from the forestry industry, algae, and waste plastics
Connecting Chains Konstanz chemists demonstrate how the chain length of fatty acid molecules can be doubled
Verdoppelt Konstanzer Chemiker zeigen, wie die Kettenlänge von Kunststoffmolekülen verdoppelt werden kann
16 June 20179 September 2021 Fuels from thin air: The Digest’s 2017 Multi-Slide Guide to Soletair technology New power-to-liquid plant now has moved to the campus of LUT and and demonstrates the entire process chain
Cannabis als Medizin: Deutschland sucht Hanf-Anbauer Zehntausende Deutsche könnten bald Cannabis als Medikament verschrieben bekommen. Doch um die Lizenz für den Anbau wollen sich zwei wichtige Anbieter nicht bewerben
Bauen mit nachwachsenden Rohstoffen im Sozialen Wohnungsbau Prämiertes Vorzeigeprojekt: Wohnkomplex mit insgesamt 37 Mietwohnungen zeugt von umgesetzter Nachhaltigkeit
Biomass Pyrolysis Comes of Age Markets for products from biomass pyrolysis are emerging and more technology providers are moving from demonstration to commercial scale
The Sexy 7: The bio markets and apps in PET, PX, PEF, PLA, PHA, PBS, and PE 200,200 downloads for the DOE’s classic report on value-added chemicals — but some hot molecules are missing!
Fungal Enzymes Team Up to More Efficiently Break Down Cellulose Collaborative science initiative enables resolution of fungal protein complexes
14 June 201712 June 2017 Scientists make biodegradable microbeads from cellulose Microbeads from a sustainable source could potentially replace harmful plastic ones
A new approach to combatting anxiety states, pain and inflammation Swiss researchers found a new way to influence the endocannabinoid system
Ein neuer Ansatz zur Bekämpfung von Angstzuständen, Schmerzen und Entzündungen Schweizer Forscher haben neuen Weg gefunden, um das Endocannabinoid-System zu beeinflussen
What’s My Feedstock Worth? A primer for measuring bio-value Owner or seller, you need to know the underlying value of a feedstock in the advanced bioeconomy
NatureWorks Licenses Plaxica’s Optipure® D-Lactic Acid Process Technology to Expand its Ingeo™ Product Portfolio This investment is part of NatureWorks' long term strategy for leading the market with cost effective, functional biopolymers
KaiCell Fibers will take sustainability all the way from stumpage to market An increase of wood haulage distance from 100 to 300 kilometres grows the carbon footprint by 200 %
Anellotech Announces First Successful Performance Test of its TCat-8® Pilot Plant The test involved continuous injection of MinFreeTM woody biomass feedstock and production of BTX and other valuable chemical by-products
13 June 20179 June 2017 KaiCell Fibers biorefinery venture in Paltamo New innovative concept on several levels
From Carbon Dioxide to Ethanol Synthesis of ethanol via hydrogenation of CO2 is an effective way to eliminate and use the environmentally harmful gas
Makin’ Money in Muddy Waters with a Magic Molecule Wisconsin researcher converts biomass into three viable products, in one step
Ahlstrom-Munksjö to invest into Genuine Vegetable Parchment products in France Ahlstrom-Munksjö's Genuine Vegetable Parchment technology gives unique capabilities to a 100% cellulose product.
Kunststoff ist nicht umsonst so erfolgreich Projekt Plast X will das Risiko durch Kunststoffe und mögliche Alternativen erforschen
UPM Biofuels gains the world’s first RSB certification for wood-based liquid biofuels UPM Biofuels uses crude tall oil to produce both biofuels and biomaterials
How sustainable are biodegradable and plant-based plastics? The scope of the world’s plastic problem goes beyond straining Earth’s finite resources; it is also a waste management issue
Mehr Ressourceneffizienz durch Kaskadennutzung von Biomasse – von der Theorie zur Praxis
