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8 March 20188 September 2018

Auf der Suche nach dem biobasierten heiligen Gral – ist das Ergebnis in Europa das gleiche wie in den USA?

Die US-Regierung und die EU versuchen vorherzusagen, welches die vielversprechendste biobasierte Chemikalie ist

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Hochschule Bremen erneut auf weltgrößter Fachmesse für Verbundwerkstoffe vertreten

Bionik-Innovations-Centrum informiert auf Verbundwerkstoff-Messe über neueste Entwicklungen und Trends von der Faserpflanze über textile Halbzeuge bis hin zu den zahlreichen Einsatzmöglichkeiten von Faserverbundwerkstoffen

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State aid: Commission approves €4.7 billion public support scheme for advanced biomethane and biofuels in Italy

The measure will contribute to reaching EU energy and climate change goals while limiting distortions of competition

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Fineliner with bio-based housing

The material of the PIN box comes 100% from the internal processing of plastic waste

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Fineliner mit biobasiertem Gehäuse

Das Material der Stiftebox stammt zu 100 % aus Abfällen der internen Kunststoffverarbeitung

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7 March 20185 March 2018

Big Bioeconomy Challenges – Part 1

In this series of articles we will discuss some of the global challenges that the bioeconomy provides solutions for

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New ECOZEN grades with enhanced transparency for glass-like applications

VELOX has significantly improved transparency and performance of their co-polyester lines

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Pleasant aromas from biogas

New collaborative project aims to explore the potential of extracting butyric acid from biogas plants and using it as an industrial raw material

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Feine Aromen aus Biogas

Verbundprojekt will das technologische und bioökonomische Potenzial der Verwertung von Sekundärrohstoffen aus der Biogasproduktion erforschen

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Ensuring the Continued Success of the Bioeconomy in Ireland:

Progressing & Translating Research

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Sturzhelm aus Krabbenkunststoff

Bauhaus Universität entwickelt nachhaltige Alternativen für etablierte Wertschöpfungsketten

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Halting deforestation – a critical contribution from the EU

The European Commission is supposed to release a feasibility study on policy options to step up EU action against imported deforestation

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FNR veröffentlicht Leitfaden für eine biobasierte Bürogestaltung

Der jetzt vorgelegte Leitfaden verweist verstärkt auf erneuerbare, klimaschonende Alternativen für die Büroausstattung

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Velox: Bio-Copolyester mit glasartiger Transparenz

Mehrwert für die Kosmetik- und Verpackungsbranche

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6 March 20182 March 2018

Total Corbion PLA at Chinaplas: PLA bioplastics for demanding applications

Luminy^® PLA portfolio includes both high heat and standard PLA grades and is used in a wide range of markets

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Jobam – Bambussechseckrohre so stabil wie Aluminium

Neuer Produktionsprozess lässt Bambuselemente mit aluminiumähnlicher Stabilität entstehen

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2018 kommen die ersten nachhaltigen LEGO® Steine auf den Markt

Neue, nachhaltige „botanische“ LEGO Elemente werden in verschiedenen Varianten erhältlich sein, darunter Blätter, Sträucher und Bäume

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First sustainable LEGO® bricks will be launched in 2018

New sustainable LEGO ‘botanical’ elements will come in varieties including leaves, bushes and trees

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Breakthrough technologies for a sustainable mushroom industry

New biorefinery project to recover used mushroom compost is now halfway to success

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Welcome to the fourth RoadToBio newsletter

This newsletter to introduce you to a new method for classifying bio-based chemicals under three categories

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Was bedeutet Sektorenkopplung?

BMWI erklärt, wie mittels Sektorenkopplung sowohl der Stromsektor, als auch der Wärme- und Verkehrsbereich nachhaltig versorgt werden können

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Brazil to export more soymeal on B10 rules and Argentine drought

The association said it plans to release its February projection for 2018 soybean crushing next week

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Biotech is key to Achieving International Trilateral Group’s Goals

This week in Geneva three key UN agencies are meeting to address and advance their shared mission of achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals

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5 March 20181 March 2018

EU waste legislation recognises benefits of bioplastics

Revised legislative package on waste acknowledges that bioplastics play a key role in achieving EU recycling goals

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Novelle zum EU-Abfallrecht würdigt Beitrag von Biokunststoffen zur Erreichung der Recyclingziele

Überarbeitete Richtlinie erkennt Schlüsselrolle von Biokunststoffen zur Erreichung der Klimaziele an

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New materials as a source of inspiration for the fashion industry

Material Xperience: trends are towards sustainability, better working conditions, recycling, re-use and upcycling

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Will Smith, Jaden Smith selling eco-friendly bottled water

The company makes its packaging from almost entirely renewable resources, including 'plastic' derived from sugarcane

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Tipps für nachhaltigen Fashion Konsum: Auf geht’s zum nachhaltig gefüllten Kleiderschrank!

Der Internationale Verband der Naturtextilwirtschaft IVN hat Tipps für den Einkauf ecofairer Fashion sowie den ressourcenschonenden Umgang mit Mode zusammengestellt

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What should the EU’s Plant Protein Strategy do?

A review of existing CAP measures for protein, oil protein and oilseed crops and market trends what lessons? What next?

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The Biobased Economy Is Reaching a Tipping Point

Brent Erickson, executive vice-president; Head, Industrial & Environmental Section, Biotechnology Innovation Organization – Special to The Digest

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European farmers want conventional biofuels included in new “protein strategy”

Speaking at a meeting of EU farm ministers on 19 February 2018, EU Agriculture Commissioner Phil Hogan presented the idea of an EU protein strategy

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2 March 20182 March 2018

BASF launches resource-saving refinish product line

VIDEO: BASF’s new biomass-balance paints for automotive

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BASF bringt ressourcenschonende Reparaturlackreihe auf den Markt

VIDEO: BASF’s neue Biomass-Balance Lacke für die nachhaltige Autoreparatur

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New facilities inaugurated at Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant, Ghent

IMPACT investment of 9.36 million euros provides new equipment for industrial biotechnology

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Power-to-Gas mit einer Million gefördert: Erdgas durch Synthesegas ersetzen

Gefördertes Kooperations-Projekt 'Portal-Green' will einen Leitfaden zur Planung und zum Betrieb einer Power-to-Gas-Anlage entwickeln

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Cork – High-tech flooring from nature

Are you thinking about renovating your house? Then the choice of flooring is certainly something you have already thought about

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PHAs Bioplastic in Parma, the construction of the industrial plant starts

The choice of the San Quirico (PR) production site will guarantee the bioplastics project to benefit from synergies and common services with the sugar factory

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Vegetable oil production projected to reach a new high

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) expects global vegetable oil production to hit a new record at 197 million tonnes in 2017/18

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Pflanzenölproduktion erreicht neuen Höchststand

Das US-Landwirtschaftsministerium (USDA) prognostiziert für 2017/18 eine globale Rekordproduktion von 197 Mio. t Pflanzenöl

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1 March 201827 February 2018

Omega-3 fatty acids produced from corn by marine algae

Evonik and DSM have commercialized algae fermentation technology as supply of essential nutrients without relying on marine ecosystems

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Environmental Certification Specialists of the Year Award Received by SCS Global Services under Clean Energy Awards Program

SCS Global Services has been an international pioneer and leader in third-party certification and standards development for more than three decades

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Public Engagement is the Key to bring Bioeconomy Forward

European bioeconomy stakeholder engagement needs to focus on civil society integration as a crucial cornerstone to improve the visibility of bioeconomy in the future

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Bioökonomie sichtbarer machen

Der Fahrplan für die neue Bioökonomie-Strategie in Europa steht. Experten betonen, dass die Bioökonomie künftig für die Bürger greifbarer und sichtbarer gemacht werden muss

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This company makes edible and 100% biodegradable disposable plates

Polish company Biotrem producing plates and more from natural wheat bran and small amounts of water

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Butanol from forest waste: The Digest’s 2018 Multi-Slide Guide to advanced fermentation of AVAP sugars

American Process CEO Theodora Retsina gave this illuminating overview of the project’s promise and progress at the DOE Peer Review Meetings

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Does GMO corn increase crop yields?

21 years of data confirm it does — and provides substantial health benefits

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Renewable chemicals commercialization to step up in 2018

A subscription to our Bio-Materials Chemical Business Focus can give you further insights like this on the state of the markets worldwide

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28 February 20181 March 2018

Succinic acid: New bio-based building block with a huge market and environmental potential?

nova-Institute has published a new report on markets and trends for succinic acid as building block for the bio-based economy

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Bernsteinsäure – Eine neue bio-basierte Basischemikalie mit enormem Markt- und Umweltpotenzial?

Die nova-Institut GmbH veröffentlicht neuen Report zum Thema Märkte und Trends für Bernsteinsäure als Basischemikalie in der bio-basierten Ökonomie

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Diverse genetic error modes constrain large-scale bio-based production

Only a few bioprocesses are functional in the large fermentation volumes that industry requires. A team of Danish researchers may have found the key