31 March 201729 March 2017 Auf der Suche nach Regeln für eine nachhaltige Bioökonomie Thesen zur Regulierung aus ethischer Sicht
Rennovia enters piloting stage of its bio-based 1,6-hexanediol process Key piloting activities and the development of a 1,6-HDO commercial design package are anticipated by the end of this year
The Race for Bionylon heats up: Rennovia enters piloting stage of its key bio-based HDO platform Company looking for strategic partnerships to commercialize innovative catalyst processes for the production of cost-advantaged chemicals
Enzymes and algae offer alternatives to synthetic chemicals South Korea seeks organic substitutes after lethal home product scandals
30 March 201731 March 2017 Six candidates for the Innovation Award “Bio-based Material of the Year 2017” nominated! The winners will be elected at the International Conference on Bio-based Materials, 10-11 May 2017 in Cologne, Germany
Sechs Kandidaten für den Innovation-Award “Bio-based Material of the Year 2017” nominiert! Die Gewinner werden auf der „International Conference on Bio-based Materials“, 10.-11. Mai 2017 in Köln, gewählt
Patchwork of regulations on Cannabidiol (CBD) endangering use as a food supplement to the detriment of consumers and food industry CBD-containing and CBD are generating new investments and creating employment in the cultivation and processing of hemp and hemp-derived products
Borregaard’s BALITM process reaches Technical Readiness Level 7 as BIOFOREVER project advances The BALITM technology is at TRL (Technology Readiness Level) 6-7.
BioBase4SME Natural Fibertastic Workshop aims to encourage SMEs to apply for fully funded Bio-Innovation Coupons for fibre application testing Theme of the day is natural fiber application development focusing on thermoplastic composites
Markthürden für biobasierte Dämmstoffe beseitigen Zwei neue BMEL-geförderte Projekte gestartet – 9. Auflage der FNR-Marktübersicht Dämmstoffe erschienen
Schweiz: Das „Bio“ in Bioplastik steht nicht zwingend für biologisch abbaubar Missverständliche Deklarierung von Biokunststoff-Gütern sorgt für Diskussionsstoff
Diversity increases yield: The bioeconomy offers opportunities for Baden-Württemberg’s forests Greater forest diversity and new wood-based materials have the potential to make the timber industry more sustainable
Vielfalt steigert Ertrag: Bioökonomie bietet Chancen für Baden-Württembergs Wälder Mehr Diversität im Wald und neue holzbasierte Materialien aus Laubhölzern könnten Holzwirtschaft nachhaltiger machen
Silk Sensor Could Speed Development of New Infrastructure, Aerospace and Consumer Materials Researchers have developed a way to embed a nanoscale damage-sensing probe into a lightweight composite made of epoxy and silk
29 March 201727 March 2017 New biobased PVC compounds for FDA applications Sylvin Technologies' innovative 39 series of biobased flexible pvc compounds are formulated with a plant-based plasticizer
Biocomposite Materials Market 2017 Global Analysis, Opportunities and Forecast To 2022 Biocomposite Materials -Market Demand, Growth, Opportunities and Analysis of Top Key Player Forecast To 2022
Eco-labelling scheme for bio-based plastics, packaging products launched Companies intend to promote the scheme for bio-based plastics and packaging products, which offer greener alternatives to conventional fossil-based products
Power-to-Gas: Wind energy in the tank generates more acceptance for renewables GP JOULE submits feasibility study to Minister-President Torsten Albig
Power-to-Gas: Windenergie im Tank sorgt für mehr Akzeptanz für Erneuerbare GP JOULE übergibt Machbarkeitsstudie an Ministerpräsident Torsten Albig
New Report by Intesa Sanpaolo: in EU5 the bioeconomy is worth €1.22 trillion Italy's bioeconomy has significant prospects of growth, thanks to the presence of a core team of players
Leather: New sustainability in the tanning process LANXESS develops innovative technology to recycle leftover leather
Leder: Neue Nachhaltigkeit im Gerbprozess LANXESS entwickelt innovative Technologie zur Wiederverwertung von Lederresten
28 March 201726 March 2017 New Absorbent Material Made of Fruit Peels Helps to Clean Wastewater Research results show great potential for the use of innovative materials as adsorbents capable of competing with commercial activated carbon
Bioökonomie als gesellschaftlicher Fortschritt? Ethische Überlegungen zur Politikstrategie Bioökonomie
New way to characterize cellulose, advance bioproducts WSU researchers revealed discovery that provides further insight into the surface and bulk chemistry of cellulosic fibers
BioChar’s Buzzing and Cool Planet’s $20M cap raise is feeding it High-end purveyors aiming to get away from the iffy reputation that some unscrupulous producers have gained for BioChar products
Energy from Toilet – Wastewater as Valuable Resource Millions of Deaths Annually Due to Wrong Use of Wastewater
Energie aus der Toilette – Abwasser als wertvolle Ressource Jährlich Millionen Tote durch falschen Umgang mit Schmutzwasser
RadiciGroup’s new special polyamides for extrusion technology Special and innovative polymers for a customer-oriented market approach
Neue Spezialpolyamide von RadiciGroup für die Extrusionstechnologie Innovative Spezialpolymere für einen kundenorientierten Marktauftritt
27 March 201715 February 2018 Composites going green: Biocomposites, bio-based Polymers and Natural Fibers at COMPOSITES EUROPE 2017 At COMPOSITES EUROPE 2017 in Stuttgart, 19 – 21 September, Germany, renewable raw materials for the composite production will be presented
Composites going green: Bio-Verbundwerkstoffe, bio-basierte Polymere und Naturfasern auf der COMPOSITES EUROPE 2017 Auf der COMPOSITES EUROPE 2017 in Stuttgart vom 19. – 21. September 2017 werden nachwachsende Rohstoffe zur Produktion von Verbundwerkstoffen präsentiert
VTT has developed stand-up pouches from renewable raw materials and nanocellulose HefCel technology provides a low-cost method for the production of nanocellulose for a number of future technical applications
Synbra Technology: „BioFoam“ – CO2-neutraler Schaum als Füllstoffschutz und Puffermaterial Erster vollständig biobasierter, aus erneuerbaren Ressourcen hergestellter Partikelschaum ist ohne Ausstoß von (zusätzlichem?) CO2 kompostierbar
Künstliches Licht – Forscher schalten Supersonne an In Jülich erstrahlt der größte künstliche Stern der Welt: Rund 150 Hochleistungslampen liefern Licht für die Forschung - 10.000-mal intensiver als Sonnenstrahlen. So soll umweltfreundlicher Jet-Treibstoff entstehen
China’s BanBao to begin selling sustainable toy blocks this year New sustainable blocks are 95 percent "green" polyethylene derived from sugarcane residue
Dow, BASF, Eastman stir up new formulas for safer chemicals Consumer marketplace seems to be the most powerful force inspiring chemical and materials manufacturers to create safer chemicals
24 March 201722 March 2017 Ecovia Renewables, Inc. Awarded NSF Grant to Develop High Performance Superabsorbent Biopolymers Company to develop a suite of BioGel™ biopolymer materials for hygiene applications, particularly for infant diapers
Strom als Rohstoff – Grüne Energie für nachhaltige Chemie Fraunhofer-Leitprojekt wird auf der Hannover Messe 2017 präsentiert
Continental, Pirelli, Goodyear: Warum Autoreifen teurer werden Der Winter ist vorbei, die Temperaturen steigen - Zeit also für manchen Autofahrer, über einen Reifenwechsel nachzudenken. Wer sich neue Reifen kaufen will, muss diesmal allerdings tiefer in die Tasche greifen
Global Market Insights: Biopolymer films market poised to exceed $6bn by 2024 Abundant availability of raw materials such as cellulose, starch, pectin, chitosan, and protein will boost the global market share over the estimated timeframe
Waste: boost recycling, cut landfilling and curb food waste, Parliament says Statistics for 2014 suggest that 44% of all municipal waste in the EU is recycled or composted
23 March 201722 March 2017 DEG invests in innovative packaging Hamburg-based company BIO-LUTIONS' issue currently being financed with EUR 500,000
DEG investiert in innovative Verpackungen Vorhaben der Hamburger BIO-LUTIONS GmbH wird mit 500.000 EUR gefördert
Fahrradhauptstadt Peking – Die Bambus-Biker Einst wimmelte es in Peking vor Fahrrädern, heute nebeln Autoabgase die Metropole ein. Eine Gruppe junger Bastler will die Radkultur wiederbeleben. Mit Rahmen aus einem Rohstoff, der in Chinas Wäldern wächst - Bambus
NNFCC to moderate bioeconomy roundtable at FDI Expo FDI Magnet’s initiative “Invest in Bioeconomy” aims to promote sustainable and job-creating Foreign Direct Investment – globally
Permission obtained to build a new Bio-on plant to produce PHAS biopolymers for cosmetics Revolutionary PHAs bioplastics are made from renewable plant sources with no competition with food supply chains
Policy frameworks for biobased plastics impact market development New trend report from nova-Institute examines policies around the world and the impacts of these on bio-based plastics market developments. Where is demand expected to increase?
Biomedicines in Europe Biotechnology is the use of living systems or organisms in the creation of industrial products
Six candidates for the Innovation Award “Bio-based Material of the Year 2017” nominated!
