15 March 201714 March 2017 #BIO2017: A Peek at Pavilions | European Commission The buzz words in Brussels right now are breakthrough, inclusion, and flexibility, as the European Commission touts big innovations underway throughout Europe
14 March 201710 March 2017 Cooperation network “BioPlastik” – long-term investment in clever product solutions After three years of funding from the German Federal Ministry of Economics and Energy, the cooperation network is now consolidated by contributions from the partners only
Kooperationsnetzwerk “BioPlastik” investiert langfristig in clevere Produktlösungen Nach drei Jahren Förderung durch das Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Energie wird das Kooperationsnetzwerk durch Beiträge der Partner verstetigt
DSM and Evonik establish joint venture for omega-3 fatty acids from natural marine algae for animal nutrition Commercial-scale facility for algal oil for salmon aquaculture and pet food to be built in the United States
Evonik und DSM gründen Joint Venture für Omega-3-Fettsäuren aus natürlichen Meeresalgen für die Lachszucht Erste Anlage im kommerziellen Maßstab entsteht in den USA
It’s time for bioplastics to be plastics A plastic package by any other name (PLA, for example) is still plastic, contends sustainability expert Adam Gendell
A tribute to the 8 women who have distinguished themselves in the bioeconomy in 2016 Here are the stars of the world bioeconomy - with their huge competences and their infinite passion!
Greenwood to Congress: BIO-Based Economy Is The Future … Will America Lead it? Biofuels, renewable chemicals, and biobased products diversify demand for crops and crop residues
13 March 20173 March 2017 5 Things To Know About Sugar Beets You might be surprised by the benefits that a biotech crop like sugar beets offers
American Process Inc. and Birla Carbon Announce Joint Development Agreement for Combining Nanocellulose and Carbon Black in Tires Low rolling resistance tread material is a key technology development focus area of Birla Carbon’s Sustainability strategy
Nanocellulose for tires: something new in performance and sustainability Synergies between carbon black and nanocellulose offer an exciting opportunity to meet the performance and environmental demands in a global society
New materials could turn water into the fuel of the future A new materials discovery approach puts solar fuels on the fast track to commercial viability
New Bellona report explores opportunities and risks of seaweed biofuels in aviation Use of seaweed biofuel can unlock great potentials, as well as similar and different challenges to land-based biofuels that reduce difficult emissions
10 March 20173 March 2017 LanzaTech leads 2017’s 50 Hottest Companies in the Advanced Bioeconomy It's the second year at the top for LanzaTech, which also ranked #1 two years ago
IK kritisch gegenüber oxo-abbaubaren Kunststoffen Publikation "FAQs zu oxo-abbaubaren Kunststoffen" will aufklären
New Method Allows Identification of Suitable Marginal Lands for Sustainable Biomass Production Spanish researchers exploring giant weed as tolerant to salinity of soils
A bio-based packaging revolution: Danone and Nestlé Waters form the NaturalALL Bottle Alliance Together, the three partners aim to develop and launch at commercial scale a PET plastic bottle made from bio-based material
9 March 201713 March 2017 The policy framework of bio-based plastics markets The newly published report looks at how different parts of the world handle the development of the bio-based plastics sector politically
Politische Rahmenbedingungen für die Märkte bio-basierter Kunststoffe Der neu veröffentlichte Report betrachtet, wie die Entwicklung des bio-basierten Kunststoffsektors in den unterschiedlichen Teilen der Welt politisch beeinflusst wird
Biocatalytic Phosphorylations of Metabolites: Past, Present, and Future Phosphorus is a key element for life
Sachverständigenrat Bioökonomie Bayern veröffentlicht Beitragsserie zu Themen der Bioökonomie in Bayern Papiere sollen zur Debatte darüber beitragen, wie die Entwicklung der Bioökonomie in Bayern Chancen für eine nachhaltige Entwicklung eröffnen kann
Renewable chemistry company P2 Science attracts BASF as new investor P2’s technology, called ozonolysis, provides improved value, efficiency, and safety
Research focuses on lignin as an alternative to fossil resources Fraunhofer researchers are using innovative sustainable processes for the extraction and fractionation of lignin
Lignin: der alternative Rohstoff im Visier der Forschung Fraunhofer Forscher wollen mit neuen nachhaltigen Aufschluss- und Fraktionierungsverfahren für Lignin die Ausbeute von aromatischen Plattformchemikalien optimieren
Elephant Paper – Papier aus Elefantendung Unternehmen Maximus verwendet von Elefanten ausgeschiedenes Gras als Primärfaser für die Papierherstellung
Biokits with Do-It-Yourself genetic engineering could involve a criminal act German declaration brings evident legal uncertainties surrounding the use of DIY-bio in the home
8 March 20173 March 2017 Sofinnova Partners Raises €106 Million in a First Closing of Its Industrial Biotech Fund The fund, dedicated to renewable chemistry, follows a series of 9 investments in the sector since 2009
Sofinnova Partners erzielt 106 Mio. Euro beim ersten Zeichnungsschluss für seinen Industrial Biotech-Fond Dieser auf den Bereich nachhaltige Chemie ausgerichtete Fond bildet die Fortsetzung einer Serie von 9 Investitionen in den Sektor seit 2009
High-performance Bioplastics in Valencia More than 170 experts presented their developments and discussed the challenges and trends on biodegradable plastics
Bios Urn: Nach dem Tod als Baum erblühen Eine schöne Idee, nach dem Leben als Baum zu erblühen. Mit der Bios Urn kann man genau das. Die Urne erhält Samen, die nach der Beisetzung zum Baum werden.
Published today! Issue #5 of Bio-Based World Quarterly “Consumers have a lot of power in making brands change behaviour.”
Danone and Nestlé Waters Launch NaturALL Bottle Alliance with California Startup to Develop 100% Bio-Based Bottles R&D Partnership to Accelerate Food and Beverage Industry Breakthrough - First New Bottles to Reach Store Shelves in 2020
7 March 20173 March 2017 Biologicals and BMPS: A Modern Digester’s Blueprint for Success Ensuring a digester has the right bacteria to work in conjecture with methanogens can lead to higher-than-anticipated yields and a more profitable operation
Bio-on and Sadam Group: Project launches for sustainable low-cost production of levulinic acid, for the green chemical industry Co-products from the sugar industry will be used as raw materials
Thermochrome Bio-Pigmente aus Potsdam-Golm Fraunhofer IAP forscht an der Entwicklung biobasierter thermochromer Kunststoffe
Green chemistry from the mussel foot The byssus threads of the common mussel are produced by a combination of self-assembly processes and biologically active steps
Grüne Chemie aus dem Muschelfuß Die Byssusfäden der Miesmuschel entstehen in einer Kombination von selbstorganisierter und biologisch regulierter Bioproduktion
Synthetic Biology in the Driving Seat of the Bioeconomy Discussion about the importance of this industry to the bioeconomy and two of its key factors
The Biobased Economy: Measuring Growth and Impacts BIO's new paper: Congress should create a clear path forward for Farm Bill energy programs with mandatory funding
6 March 20179 September 2021 Separating Gases with Graphene Single-layer graphene has defined pore sizes in the nanometer range and has been suggested as a material for gas separation
Umweltbewusst genießen: Biologisch-abbaubare Kaffee-Kapsel von Velibre Bremer Unternehmen bietet fünf fair-gehandelte Sorten für jeden Geschmack an
Boost for Biobased Products and Anaerobic Digestion following European Committee Vote Separate collection decision opens up the opportunity for compostable plastic bags for bio-waste to become widespread
Hemp cultivation for industrial use one step closer in South Australia Federal Government moved to loosen importation laws around medical cannabis, allowing it to be more easily accessible
Oxo-degradable plastics increasingly under fire in Europe European Bioplastics claim that it is important to clearly differentiate between different concepts
Total Corbion PLA launched its operations to produce and market Poly Lactic Acid polymers Corbion’s existing lactide plant has been transferred into Total Corbion PLA
The policy framework of bio-based plastics markets
