10 March 20178 March 2017 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
Lebensdauer von Terrassendielen Göttinger Wissenschaftler untersuchen Alterung von Holz-Kunststoff-Verbundwerkstoffen
3 March 20171 March 2017 European Bioplastics: Survey on the perception of bio-based plastics – We want to hear what you think! Results will help to provide better insights and new impulses to shape and drive the future of the bioplastics industry
Textilfasern mit Insektenchitin stärken Neuartiges Biopolymer soll zunächst zur Beschichtung von Materialien bei der Herstellung von Arbeitskleidung eingesetzt werden
Danimer Scientific and PepsiCo to Collaborate on Biodegradable Resins Agreement will enable expanded production of Danimer Scientific’s Nodax™ PHA
Danimer Scientific und PepsiCo arbeiten bei biologisch abbaubaren Harzen zusammen Vereinbarung ermöglicht erweiterte Produktion von Danimer Scientifics NodaxTM PHA
New use for paper industry’s sludge and fly ash in plastics Side streams probably could replace up to 50% of oil-based polypropylene, used as raw material in plastic composites
EU climate laws ‘cost paper recyclers 40% of their profits’ Sylvain Lhôte (CEPI) said that EU climate and energy policy had placed a huge burden on his sector
Novozymes launches advanced enzymes to increase ethanol yields and plant profits New trehalase products convert sugar that would otherwise be wasted. An average 100MGY corn ethanol plant can make up to $1 million in additional revenue
2 March 201728 February 2017 Brand Perspectives on Biomaterials Sustainability Consult is inviting retailers and manufacturers to share their survey on brand perceptions
Die TOP 3 der GreenTec Awards – PAPACKS® ist nominiert! Umweltfreundliche 3D-Verpackung aus Faserguss punktet bei der Jury
Scottish farmers body calls for rethink over distillery biomass plants Livestock farmers concerned about government's intentions to produce renewable energy from by-products of the distilling industry
Power-to-Gas: Electrochaea is awarded patent on super single-celled organisms for biomethane production Energy storage by microorganisms
Power-to-Gas: Electrochaea erhält Patent auf Super-Einzeller für Biomethanproduktion Energie speichern durch Mikroorganismen
Bioplastics Bulletin member portrait: AIMPLAS José Antonio Costa, Managing Director, shares some information about the non-profit research association
Schmidt Fund awards go to projects with transformative potential This year's selected proposals are outstanding in terms of the quality of the science and engineering as well the potential to benefit humanity
1 March 201727 February 2017 New Bio-Flex Blends for home compostable films and packaging Home compostable, low gauge and still tear resistant, as well as up to 40% biobased – the new FKuR Bio-Flex Compounds fulfill the strict requirements of the French Energy Transition Law
Bioökonomie: Rat diskutiert neue Forschungsempfehlungen mit Staatssekretär Dr. Aeikens Forschungsstrategie für eine biobasierte Wirtschaft sollte gesamtes Spektrum biologischer Ressourcen erfassen
Loaded terms in the bioeconomy It is up to Parliamentarians and the member states to change the course the Commission has embarked on
Nanoparticles of rare metal and light convert carbon dioxide into fuel Newly discovered chemical reaction could use natural sunlight to reduce growing levels of CO2 in the atmosphere and lead to the development of alternative energies
The policy framework of bio-based plastics markets
