30 May 201724 May 2017 New partnership announced at Interpack between Tipa, Jindal Co-development of an original bio-based, compostable high barrier film
Novamont sponsors Parisian foray into food waste collection The Italian bioplastics company is already a long-standing partner of a network of municipalities, including Milan, New York, Geneva, Vienna and San Francisco
Erster Erfolg bei der maßstabsgetreuen Umsetzung des Isobutenverfahrens in der Demonstrationsanlage in Leuna Lieferung der ersten Isobutenchargen an Partner für Tests wird im Juni erwartet
First success in scaling up the Isobutene process in the Leuna Demo plant Delivery to partners of the first batches of Isobutene for testing is expected in June timeframe
„Cotton & Corn“: Reebok will Sneaker aus Pflanzen herstellen Initiative „Cotton & Corn“ will „grünen“ Turnschuh noch Ende des Jahres auf den Markt bringen
Bio-Fed: Neue biobasierte PA 6.10-Compounds im Portfolio Nachhaltigkeit, biobasierte Polymere und nachwachsende Rohstoffe, das sind derzeit wichtige Themen in der Kunststoffindustrie
TO-SYN-FUEL: Turning sewage sludge into fuels and hydrogen TO-SYN-FUEL is a project funded by Horizon 2020 EU’s new research and innovation programme
Start EU-Projekt TO-SYN-FUEL: Wandlung von Klärschlamm in Treibstoff und Wasserstoff Das Horizon 2020 Projekt, das zeigt, wie aus Restbiomasse erstmalig in der Geschichte ohne Synthese Treibstoff und Wasserstoff hergestellt wird
29 May 201724 May 2017 METabolic EXplorer presents its new development project Next step will involve building the first 6 kt stage of a production facility for developing the cosmetics and polymer/textile markets
Synthesis of Molecular Hydrogen: Novel Method Sets Benchmark for Platinum-free Electrocatalysts Electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) from water splitting is the most economical and effective route for future hydrogen economy
Neuartiges Verfahren setzt Standard bei platinfreien Elektrokatalysatoren zur Synthese von molekularem Wasserstoff Elektrokatalytische Erzeugung von Wasserstoff durch Wasserspaltung stellt das effektivste Verfahren für die zukünftige Wasserstoffökonomie dar
Bio Plasticizers Market – Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2014-2022 Bio-plasticizers Market to Reach USD 1,709 Mn by 2022
Renewable technology leads to developments for Kuraray Company's HSFC is being evaluated globally by a number of companies, from rubber compounders, adhesive companies, to film manufacturers
Gov. Ricketts, Novozymes Unveil $36 Million Investment in Blair Increased enzyme production capabilities expected to grow NE’s bioscience industry
CoR: The EU needs to step up its efforts to support the bioeconomy in regions and cities The EU is needed to overcome the challenges for a nascent sector facing major risks, long payback periods and non-harmonised rules
26 May 201723 May 2017 BIO Deutschland presents the latest figures for the German biotech sector Concern about the standstill in R&D investment by private companies
BIO Deutschland stellt die aktuellen Branchenkennzahlen vor Stillstand bei FuE-Investitionen in nicht börsennotierte Unternehmen Besorgnis erregend
Novozymes announces $36m investment to beef up capacity for the production of enzymes for biofuels Company hired more than 100 local contractors to install additional production equipment at the facility
Bioökonomie – neue Konzepte zur Nutzung natürlicher Ressourcen „Nationale Forschungsstrategie BioÖkonomie 2030“ will nachhaltige und wissensbasierte Wirtschaft fördern
Mountains of waste could lead to new U.S. manufacturing, jobs Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists success in making fuel and bioproducts from lignin
Green Biologics Honored with Biorenewable Deployment Consortium’s Commercialization Achievement Award Green Biologics is recognized for its leadership in the biorenewable industry and successful commercialization of renewable alternatives to n-butanol and acetone
MicroPep Technologies joins Toulouse White Biotechnology to accelerate the development of biostimulants and natural herbicides MicroPep develops biostimulants and natural herbicides to propose a real alternative to chemical pesticides and fertilizers most widely used in agriculture
24 May 201722 May 2017 Sukano and Total Corbion PLA announce PLA masterbatch range at Interpack Range of functional and optical masterbatches based on Total Corbion PLA's Luminy® neat resins will be exclusively available from Sukano
BIO-ON Bioplastic spearheads development of the food packaging of tomorrow New international EU-project will focus on PHAs biopolymers produced using Bio-on technology
Hochschule Bremen: Bionik präsentiert biobasierte Werkstoffe auf der LIGNA 2017 Mit Holz- und Naturfasern erdölbasierte Werkstoffe ersetzen und mechanische Eigenschaften verbessern
Got plants? Bio-based shoes, lingerie, auto parts and more Manufacturers are introducing more bio-based products in response to market demand
An interview with Boris Mannhardt, BIOCOM AG: People need to know that bioeconomy is not just an abstract concept The role of the education sector in the transformation process towards a more sustainable economy still seems to be underestimated
Liquid-crystal and bacterial living materials self-organize and move in their own way Mood rings, mucus, and slug slime: What do they all have in common?
Biotechnologies for Marine Oil Spill Cleanup: Indissoluble Ties with Microorganisms Recent findings about microbial physiology, metabolism and ecology
23 May 201715 February 2018 10 reasons to join the “14th International Conference of the European Industrial Hemp Association (EIHA)” Cologne (Germany), 7 – 8 June 2017
Eastman Introduces Engineering Bioplastic Breakthrough Eastman TRĒVA™ is a versatile, cellulose-based thermoplastic that marries high-level performance and sustainability
Inés del Campo – Developing a circular economy concept for agricultural residues At CENER, researchers are currently testing different processes to extract high value added components contained in mushroom compost
Klima schützen. Werte schaffen. Ressourcen effizient nutzen. – Charta für Holz 2.0 Waldstrategie 2020 der Bundesregierung setzt sich für Holz aus nachhaltiger Forstwirtschaft ein
The Digest’s 2017 Multi-Slide Guide to Bioprivileged Molecules and creating value from biomass Presentation given at ABLC 2017 is looking at petroleum’s platform molecules and the advantaged alternatives available via biomass
EU biofuels policy: What is the impact on rural development? EU farmers are “very concerned” about the impact of the European Commission’s change of heart on biofuels, claiming the EU’s restrictive policy is putting thousands of rural jobs at risk
Clusters in Industrial Biotechnology and Bioeconomy: The Roles of the Public Sector This article looks at some examples of clusters created specifically with industrial biotechnology in mind
Sanderson Farms, AGgrow Tech partner for sustainable animal bedding fiber All of the certified Sustainably Grown product supplied to Sanderson Farms’ will be grown, harvested and produced locally from the AGgrow Tech’s Seven Springs
22 May 201719 May 2017 A better sustainable sanitary pad University of Utah engineers develop world’s first 100-percent biodegradable, yet comfortable, maxi pad
Hin zu einer wissensbasierten Bioökonomie: Städte und Regionen dringen auf Überarbeitung der EU-Politik Ausbau der Bioökonomie weist große Entwicklungspotenziale in Bezug auf Wachstum und Arbeitsplätze auf
Interra and the pursuit of soil magic via affordable biochar Young company launched its first line of biochar enriched soil products
Biokunststoffe – Problemlöser für Verpackungsmüll? 1,8 Mio. Tonnen an Verpackungen könnten problemlos auch aus Stärkekunststoffen und Polylactiden gefertigt werden
Miscanthus offers Missouri farmers use for marginal land Biofuel market doesn’t provide enough kick for Missouri miscanthus
BASF participates in circular economy initiatives Europe is more active in the concept of Circular Economy while others are trying to catch up
BioAmber and the Charm of Making Sales of bio-succinic acid were $2.1 million, a 46% increase over the same period last year
Abfälle der Papier- und Zellstoffindustrie liefern Ausgangsmaterial für Entwicklung neuer Redox-Flow-Batterie Nutzung nachwachsender Rohstoffe zur effizienteren Verwendung erneuerbarer Energien/ Elektrosynthese im Vormarsch
19 May 201717 May 2017 EU opens door to Canada’s dirty oil EU’s decision to change the way in classifying tar sands fuel is good news for Canadian exports and bad news for the environment
Bio-Beton für Häuser auf dem Mars entwickelt Von Bakterien hergestellte Proteine sollen Standard-Zement ersetzen
The Digest’s 2017 Muti-Slide Guide to Bioprivileged Molecules and creating value from biomass Iowa State professor Brett Shanks head of the Center for Biorenewable Chemicals looking at petroleum’s platform molecules and the advantaged alternatives available via biomass
Möbel aus Pilzen einfach wachsen lassen Was wäre, wenn Sie die Einrichtung für Ihre Wohnung einfach züchten könnten, ohne Bäume dafür zu opfern? Möglich machen es nachhaltige Möbel aus Pilzen als Rohstoff, die ein Startup entwickelt hat
