14 February 201710 February 2017 EREMA: ReFresher ensures odourless recyclate in post-consumer recycling Customers now have access to a mobile ReFresher for test purposes
EREMA: ReFresher sorgt für geruchsneutrales Rezyklat im Post Consumer Recycling Kunden steht ab sofort ein mobiler ReFresher für Versuchszwecke zur Verfügung
Studenten entwickeln neues biologisch abbaubares Plastik aus Bananen Industrielle Produktion könnte Möglichkeiten für zahlreiche Anwendungen eröffnen
Will bioplastics repeat the biofuels saga? Unfortunately, the green credentials of bioplastics are far from straightforward
Partnership Initiated for the Development of a Wood to Chemicals Reference Plant in Delfzijl AkzoNobel, Avantium, Chemport Europe, RWE and Staatsbosbeheer create a breakthrough technology deployment to accelerate the biobased economy
Global Bioenergies finalizes acquisition of Syngip The Syngip acquisition is central to Global Bioenergies’ strategy of diversifying the feedstocks suitable for use in its isobutene process
13 February 20179 September 2021 Covestro tackling carbon-fiber-reinforced PC, PU from CO2 Global materials firm Covestro AG is making progress with two new projects
Green PAC, motor of the biobased economy Initiative of two Dutch Universities of Applied Sciences now offers a dual master course in Polymer Engineering
Forward-looking biomass balance approach raises the renewables share in construction products Falk Bouwsystemen B.V. using BASF-method to produce sandwich panels with high content of renewable resources
Mehr nachwachsende Rohstoffe in Bauprodukten durch zukunftsweisendes Biomass Balance Verfahren Falk Bouwsystemen B.V. nutzt BASF-Verfahren, um Sandwich-Paneele mit einem möglichst hohen Anteil an nachwachsenden Rohstoffen herzustellen
Woher kommt die Bioökonomie? Eine regionalökonomische Spurensuche mit innovativen Methoden Forschungsprojekt B2B-Future soll auch die Rolle der öffentlichen Förderung in den Blick nehmen
University of Manchester technology set to reduce the cost of environmentally friendly biochemicals PhD student's technology to replacing petroleum based surfactants, fuels and other chemicals with environmentally friendly biosurfactants
Coca-Cola Plantbottle: Could Liquid Light’s technology be the answer to Coca-Cola’s 2020 PlantBottle aspirations? If Liquid Light’s cost claims are achievable with its technology for bio-MEG, it could signify a major breakthrough in the production of PET from sustainable sources
10 February 20179 September 2021 The Digest’s 2017 Multi-Slide Guide to Lygos’ technical approach Malonic acid from biobased source
University Students Made Biodegradable Plastic Bags From Bananas Degradation of the product lasts 18 months; plastic lasts 20 years or more. Researchers consider using new material to make new products
Green Biologics Acquires GreenFlameTM Brand, Inks Kroger as First Retail Partner for Sustainable Charcoal Lighter Fluid Largest grocery retailer by revenue signs on to offer Green Biologics’ first high performance, bio-based product for consumers
People and the Bioeconomy – Missing the Levers and Pulleys At the NNFCC we do not believe in coincidence, but sometimes they are difficult to explain...
Phytopharmaceuticals – fighting disease with natural substances Herbal medicines have been produced in Baden-Württemberg for many generations
Phytopharmaka – mit Naturstoffen Krankheiten bekämpfen In Baden-Württemberg werden seit Generationen innovative pflanzliche Arzneimittel hergestellt
Break Free From Plastic Movement: European Commission Plastics Roadmap not leading anywhere Break Free From Plastic Movement believes that the EU Strategy on Plastics needs to face up to the scale of the plastics problem
Bio Composites Market: Asia Pacific Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment 2014 – 2020 Increasing demand is expected due to increasing construction, manufacturing and automotive sector
9 February 201715 February 2018 Yanfeng rings up its first production for CHyM lightweight interior parts Second production line, with an undisclosed European carmaker, will launch soon
Green Biologics Recognized as a Clean Technology Leader by Two Prestigious Industry Awards Specialty chemicals company named in the 2017 Global Cleantech 100 and a 2016 Global Clean Energy Award winner
5 minutes with… David Anderson, Global Vice President of Marketing for Green Biologics Interview with Emily O’Dowd sheds light on the importance of understanding your consumers
Composite Materials from Renewable Biomaterials Launch of the European Research Project LIBRE, with the Participation of the ITCF
Kompositwerkstoffe aus erneuerbaren Biomaterialien Start des europäischen Forschungsprojektes LIBRE mit Beteiligung des ITCF
‘Greenwashing’ Costing Walmart $1 Million Judgment prohibits Walmart from selling plastic products labeled “biodegradable” or with other terms implying the product will break down in a landfill or other environment
With plastic bags and plates, China tries to cure its corn hangover China's state grain bureau announced new strategy in a five-year policy document
8 February 201715 February 2018 Eco-friendly RWC Keel from Futures Fins rides wave of sustainability Company planning collaboration with Green Dot Bioplastics to introduce more products utilizing biocomposites and bioplastics
Öko-Trend? Nachwachsende Rohstoffe im Autobau Inzwischen überwiegen Vorteile gegenüber herkömmlichen Materialien
U of M’s CFANS and CSE to partner on bio-based industry projects Teams within the U’s Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering, Mechanical and Chemical Engineering to bringing expertise in pulp and paper, food and bio-based industry
Schmierstoffbranche diskutiert nachwachsende Rohstoffe Bei der Bioschmierstofftagung der FNR diskutierte die Branche Vor- und Nachteile der Produkte
You’d Look Good in Designer Genes Genetic engineering will soon make commercial bluejean production cheaper than ever
Land-use change possibly produces more Carbon Dioxide than assumed so far Climate Researchers Study Impacts of Land-use Change on Carbon Dioxide - Reforestation Is Important to Climate Protection and Species Diversity
Landnutzungswandel verursacht wohl mehr CO2 als bisher angenommen Klimaforscher untersuchen Auswirkungen veränderter Landnutzung auf den Kohlendioxid-Haushalt – Wiederaufforstung wichtig für Klimaschutz und Artenvielfalt
7 February 20173 February 2017 Latest plastic packaging sleeves from Mediane are biobased and recyclable Using Braskem's sugar cane-based I'm green™ Polyethylene allows Mediane to significantly reduce the carbon footprint of its packaging
Global Green and Bio-Based Solvents Market – Segmented by Type, Application, and Geography – Growth, Trends and Forecasts (2016 – 2021) Government support for research of green and bio-based solvents is opening a gateway to opportunities for the global green and bio-based solvents market
Es geht um die Wurst: Olivenextrakte statt E-Nummern Neues BMWi-Projekt nutzt funktionelle Stoffe aus Olivenblättern um die Oxidation in Wurstwaren zu reduzieren
Jilin Boda New Materials: Werk für CO2-basierte Kunststoffe in Planung Ausbau der Kapazitäten für CO2-basierte Kunststoffe und Nanomaterialien auf jeweils bis zu 300.000 Tonnen im Jahr geplant
Mazda uses isosorbide-based engineering plastics Roadstar RF is the fifth model to use DURABIO™, and the new grade will be adopted for more models
Butadiene from ethanol in one step: The Digest’s 2017 Multi-Slide Guide to ETB Catalytic technology Company founder Vladimir Trembovolsky provided this illuminating presentation of the company’s technology
Toray, Mitsui in cellulosic sugar JV in Thailand The JV will build a demonstration plant which will process around 15 tons of sugarcane bagasse/day
6 February 20172 February 2017 A new class of olefin metathesis catalysts developed European research project COSMOS aims at reducing the dependence of the European oleochemical industry on tropical oils
Building Up Biomaterials What do furniture makers, the auto industry and foresters all have in common? A need for innovation in Michigan forest biomaterials
Einkäufer und Produzenten zusammenführen BMEL fördert Netzwerkarbeit für eine nachhaltige und biobasierte öffentliche Beschaffung
EU Policymakers Boost Bio-based Plastic "Strategy on Plastics in a circular economy" addresses the "high dependence on fossil feedstock" as one of its three priority areas
What Finland doesn’t want you to know about its forests The Finnish government unveiled a new climate and energy strategy where it revealed its intention to increase wood harvests by nearly 25%
Novamont buys the remaining 22% of Mater-Biopolymer Novamont has exercised its option to acquire the remaining 22% of the share capital of Mater-Biopolymer srl
3 February 20171 February 2017 What does the UK’s Industrial Strategy mean for the Bioeconomy? Following the UK's Industrial Strategy Green Paper, where does the Bioeconomy fit in?
