17 October 20179 October 2017 Member states seek to water down food waste proposal Member states have been trying to exclude pre-retail food waste from the directive and avoid specific deadlines
EU-Länder wollen Vorschlag gegen Lebensmittelverschwendung verwässern Die Abfälle im sogenannten Pre-Retail-Bereich machen 59 Prozent aller Lebensmittelabfälle in der EU aus
Modern Meadow launches biofabricated leather Modern Meadow is currently partnering with world-class brands across luxury and consumer goods categories to grow products of Zoa
Celebrate Oktoberfest with Biotech Beer! Not only can biotechnology help produce beer, it can also improve it
16 October 201712 October 2017 Biofuels phase-out will raise demand for feed imports, industry warns EU executive decided to cut the cap on biofuels in transport from 7% to 3.8% EU
Ein Papier, das Kupfer aufspürt – Biosensor für Schwermetalle Empa-Forscher entwickeln Nachweismatrix aus mikrofibrillierter Zellulose
Study: Sunlight and the right microbes convert Arctic carbon into carbon dioxide Oregon State and University of Michigan research identified compounds that microbes prefer using high-resolution chemistry and genetic approache
The Impact of Systems Biology on Bioprocessing About the current impact of systems biology and challenges of closing the gap between bioprocessing and more traditional methods of chemical production
“Charter for Wood 2.0“: Charta für Holz 2.0-Broschüre ab sofort auch auf Englisch verfügbar Im Kontext aktueller nationaler und internationaler Strategien liefert die Charta wichtige Argumente für Entscheider und Multiplikatoren
Building Blocks from Biocrude: The Digest’s 2017 Multi-Slide Guide to High Value Methoxyphenols Demonstrating that remaining biocrude fractions can be upgraded into biofuels
Studies Show Crop Residues Provide a Billion Dollar Business Opportunity New economic impact analyses highlight the untapped value of crop residue byproducts of ethanol production for agricultural states
New biomaterial could replace plastic laminates, greatly reduce pollution Compostable material could eliminate millions of tons of petroleum-based plastic annually
13 October 201712 October 2017 Finnish packaging material innovation awarded as the best green packaging in Monaco Sulapac® replaces plastic with fully biodegradable patented solution
Improving air quality with soy Air pollution is a major public health issue worldwide. Could bio-based filters be the answer?
New efficient catalyst for key step in artificial photosynthesis Process sets free protons and electrons that can be used to make fuels
Frankfurter Buchmesse: Lautsprecher aus Papier wollen den Buchmarkt erobern Projekt "Sprechendes" T-Book wird vom Bundesforschungsministerium gefördert
WooDoo: Transparentes Holz Thermoformbarer Holzwerkstoff für Architektur, Möbeldesign und Fahrzeuginterior
Green Biologics’ renewable chemicals granted Kosher and Halal certification Company’s n-butanol and acetone can now serve as ingredients for the growing markets for kosher and halal consumer goods
Kraftstoff aus Abfällen und Elektrizität? Wissenschaftler zeigen, dass es möglich ist, aus komplexer Biomasse und elektrischer Energie drop-in Kraftstoff zu produzieren
12 October 201710 October 2017 Total Corbion PLA at Fakuma: bioplastic innovations from coffee capsules to sushi platters Visitors are welcome to enjoy a fresh cup of coffee brewed from a PLA coffee capsule and served in a PLA cup
Neuer Leitfaden zur Trocknung von Arzneipflanzen Im Fokus stehen Maßnahmen zur Steigerung der Energieeffizienz unter primärenergetischen und wirtschaftlichen Gesichtspunkten
UPM Raflatac launches new plant-based PE film for home and personal care applications RafBio PE performs just like standard PE film, and its excellent flexibility makes it ideal for squeezable bottles and contoured containers
Modern Meadow Launches Zoa, the First Ever Biofabricated Leather Material Brand After five years of research and development in the lab, Modern Meadow is excited to share a series of product prototypes with the public, and unveil the brand: Zoa
Meet the Transgenic Silkworms That Are Spinning out Spider Silk Michigan-based polymer development company KBL using silkworms to produce spidersilk
SC Johnson to Acquire Method and Ecover According to SC Johnson, it has an ongoing dialogue about chemicals, disclosure and so-called natural products
German researchers boost metabolism of baker’s yeast to improve yields Artificial transporter enzyme complexes improve sugar utilization in baker’s yeast
11 October 20179 October 2017 Could wood pulp make cars lighter and more efficient? Car parts of the future could be made out of a surprising material. Wood.
Braskem renews contract with Sojitz Pla-Net for the supply Green Plastic Partnership will increase the availability of renewable products in the region, serving more than 100 customers and different markets
Innovative biobasierte Schmierstoffe werden gezielt gefördert Aktueller Forschungsaufruf des BMEL veröffentlicht
Top 10 wood waste projects – Not letting waste go to waste All around the world scientist's projects are taking the leftovers and turning them into something valuable
Is the EU serious about sugar reform? World global sugar producers are effectively locked out of the European market
New Light for Phytochemicals New technology will open new avenues for natural modulation of medicinal and crop plant metabolomes for better colour, flavour, fragrance, and antioxidant properties
Mikroplastik in Meeren: Hochschule Niederrhein forscht an biologisch abbaubarer Sport-Kleidung Verschmutzung durch winzige textile Fasern, die sich beim Waschen lösen und mit dem Abwasser in die Weltmeere gelangen
10 October 2017 nova Session “Sustainability of first and second generation crops for the chemical and plastics industry – going beyond the food vs. fuel debate” 22 November 2017, 10:00 - 16:30 h, Terminal 1, Airport Cologne/Bonn
Production of 400,000 t of Biocomposites in Europe for Construction, Automotive, Furniture and Consumer Goods The Biocomposites Conference Cologne (BCC) will be the largest industry meeting on biocomposites worldwide, 6 and 7 December 2017 in Cologne, Germany
New Biorizon project on pyrolysis-based application of lignin-rich residues Char and pyrolysis oil fractions are obtained which can serve as a bio-based additive or substitute of fossil based compounds in higher-value applications
iPACKING-GREEN by PAPACKS & GOERNER GROUP – Intelligent “green” packaging Innovative, environmentally friendly and sustainable - Sustainable packaging is on the rise
iPACKING-GREEN by PAPACKS & GOERNER GROUP — Intelligente „grüne“ Verpackungen Innovativ, umweltfreundlich und nachhaltig — Nachhaltige Verpackungen sind auf dem Vormarsch
Success in succinic, succinctly: The Digest’s 2017 Multi-Slide Guide to BioAmber Second quarter 2017 results generated BioAmber’s largest quarterly revenue ever
EU ‘confident’ sugar sector prepared for end of quota Sugar beet is often one of several arable crops that farmers produce, making them more resilient to sudden price drops
Study: Consumers see value in biodegradable food packaging Consumers ranked biodegradability attributes just as important as sustainability and recyclability attributes
Grüner Wasserstoff für die Energiespeicherung Neuartige Elektrodenmaterialien sollen die effiziente Wasserstoffherstellung aus regenerativen Energiequellen preiswerter machen
9 October 20176 October 2017 Which implementation strategy is right for bio-based chemicals – drop-in, smart drop-in and dedicated ones? Developing a roadmap for an increasingly bio-based European chemical industry
Tierra introduces new 100% bio-based jacket Deterra Jacket is fully free from fossil based material and uses exclusively bio-based elements
HEXPOL TPE and Wildo develop green solutions for outdoor life Companies working on the production of a biobased TPE for their iconic Fold-A-Cup
Chitosan aus Algen: EU-Forschungsprojekt “Nano3Bio” beendet Forscher ziehen positives Fazit - "Wichtiger Beitrag zur biologischen Erzeugung von Rohstoffen"
First product bottling at the Leuna demo plant Refinery site has successfully operated its entire technical process
2017’s Agriculture Revolution is gaining pace, getting faster The field of operations has shifted from dreadful revolution in the streets to revolution in the fields and labs
Clariant and Enviral sign a license agreement on sunliquid® cellulosic ethanol technology Cellulosic ethanol has significant potential for reducing greenhouse gas emissions
nova Session “Sustainability of first and second generation crops for the chemical and plastics industry – going beyond the food vs. fuel debate”
