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28 October 201626 October 2016

Reducing waste even further: we’ve launched compostable packaging!

Israeli start-up TIPA developed first of its kind packaging that decompose in just 24 weeks

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IfBB auf internationaler Kunststoffmesse “K” in Düsseldorf

Das IfBB – Institut für Biokunststoffe und Bioverbundwerkstoffe der Hochschule Hannover zeigt auf der internationalen Leitmesse für Kunststoffe "K" aktuelle Forschungsergebnisse am Stand der Fachagentur Nachwachsende Rohstoffe e.V. (FNR

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New joint venture Synvina to take a “globally leading role” in FDCA production

Cooperation platform aiming to develop a complete supply chain for PEF as sustainable bio-based packaging material

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What To Do With Algae

Production of fine chemicals, nutrients, and drugs from algae can be as valuable as a gold mine

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BIO asks congress to extend critical bioenergy tax credits during lame-duck

BIO urges U.S. Congress to advance a multi-year extension of renewable energy tax credits

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27 October 201626 October 2016

Sweden and Finland can be world-leading bioeconomies

Governments to encourage active, sustainable and profitable forestry practices and increased growth in the forest-related sectors

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Covestro demonstrates the potential of plastics made from CO2 at K 2016

CO₂-based flexible foam to launch soon - Climate gas now also in elastomers, e.g. for automotive applications - Use in insulating boards also conceivable

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Covestro zeigt auf der K 2016 das Potenzial von Kunststoffen aus CO2

CO₂-basierter Weichschaum bald auf dem Markt - Klimagas jetzt auch in Elastomeren – etwa für Anwendungen im Auto - Künftig Einsatz zudem in Dämmplatten denkbar

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Carlsberg’s new bio-based beer bottles to ‘step up’ to sustainability targets

Company confident they can deliver and sell the green fiber bottle to the global consumer by 2019

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Poised for production: The Digest’s 2016 Multi-Slide Guide to Fermentalg

Microalgae found to produce molecules of interest such as the Omega 3 fatty acids, coloring agents, antioxidants and biopolymers

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Leaf Resources further advances the development of commercial projects in Malaysia with assistance from Malaysian government agencies

Leaf Resources signed milestone documents with the Malaysian agencies to create a high-value, bio-based industry

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26 October 20169 September 2021

German experts on CO2 utilization launch a petition for the full integration of renewable Carbon Capture and Utilization (rCCU) in the Renewable Energy Directive (RED)

The authors argue that Carbon Capture & Utilization (CCU) technologies will play a crucial role in the future renewable energy system and for climate protection

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Deutsche CO2-Experten veröffentlichen eine Petition zur vollen Integration der Nutzung von CO2 mittels Erneuerbaren Energien in die europäische Renewable Energy Directive (RED)

Die Autoren sind überzeugt, dass CCU-Technologien eine entscheidende Rolle im Erneuerbare-Energien-System der Zukunft und beim Klimaschutz spielen werden

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Urgent need for a reasonable regulation of cannabidiol (CBD) in food, cosmetics, as herbal natural medicine and as medicinal product

The European Industrial Hemp Association (EIHA) published a position paper to overcome the patchwork of CBD-regulation in the European Union

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Sinnvolle Regulierung von Cannabidiol (CBD) in Lebensmitteln, Kosmetik, als Naturmedizin und Medikament dringend notwendig

Der Europäische Nutzhanfverband (European Industrial Hemp Association (EIHA) hat ein Positionspapier zum Flickenteppich der EU-Regulierungen von CBD veröffentlicht

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NatureWorks Wins Two 3M Supplier of the Year Awards

Award recognizes suppliers who improve 3M's competitiveness or drive sustainability

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GBEV becomes Flanders Biobased Valley!

Ghent Bio-Economy Valley continues to support the development of the Flemish biobased economy as Flanders Biobased Valley

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WACKER präsentiert neue VINNEX®-Additive für verbesserte Biokunststoffe

Auf Polyvinylacetat basierendes Additiv erweitert deutlich das Verarbeitungs- und Anwendungsspektrum von Biopolyestern

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WACKER Presents New VINNEX® Additives for Enhanced Bioplastics

Polyvinyl-acetate-based additive optimizes processing and property profile of biopolyester

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Neue bioabbaubare Mulchfolien und Geotextilien in Entwicklung

Interessant für Landwirte und Wasserbau – Biologischer Abbau zum optimalen Zeitpunkt. Eine Mulchfolie soll außerdem Schädlinge abwehren

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Ginkgo Bioworks and Prospect Bio to Collaborate on Tools to Accelerate Biological Engineering

Sensors allow for rapid screening of organism designs

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From the plant to the microreactor

Scientists at the Leibniz-Institute of Plant Biochemistry (IPB) in Halle/Saale (Germany) have fully elucidated the biosynthesis of carnosic acid

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Von der Pflanze in den Mikroreaktor

Wissenschaftlern des Leibniz-Instituts für Pflanzenbiochemie (IPB) ist es gelungen die Biosynthese von Carnosinsäure vollständig aufzuklären

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25 October 20169 September 2021

From waste to resource: Highly efficient and cost-effective CO2 utilization will spark a revolution

What can we expect from policy?

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Vom Abfall zum Rohstoff: Hoch effiziente und kosteneffektive CO2-Nutzung wird eine Revolution auslösen

Wie nehmen die politischen Entscheidungsträger die Herausforderung an?

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Concern as Senate leans toward labeling wood-fired power plants as carbon neutral

Scientists concerned that well-intentioned legislation could promote deforestation in the U.S. and elsewhere

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Wundermaterial Biokunststoff

Nischenprodukt oder Werkstoff der Zukunft?

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Dämmstoffe aus Naturfasern bestehen Dauertest

Abschluss der Untersuchungen des Langzeitverhaltens von Dämmstoffen aus nachwachsenden Rohstoffen

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Agriculture has big role to play in curbing greenhouse gas emissions

Rapid action needed to put smallholders and food systems on sustainable paths

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Croda: New $170M Delaware River chemical plant

First plant of its kind in North America to manufacture 100-percent renewable non-ionic surfactants

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NC Partnering launches a new bio-ecosystem called the BioFutureFactory

This new project aims at bringing costs of the feedstock down

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24 October 201619 October 2016

3A Composites AirexBaltekBanova wins IBEX Innovation Award for its BANOVA Products

3A Composites AirexBaltekBanova was awarded the IBEX Innovation Award 2016 in Boatbuilding Methods & Materials for its BANOVA products

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New Study: Biomass Costlier, Dirtier Than Wind, Solar for Replacing Coal Power in the UK

New economic analysis shows that wind and solar are likely to be the least-cost way to power the UK over the next decade, as costs for clean wind and solar energy decline and biomass uncertainty grows

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ISOBIO achievements in treating hemp shivs

Impressive results in terms of water repellence (up to 130° of water contact angle) and of hydrophobic properties

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HEXPOL TPE present Dryflex Green Biobased TPEs at K2016

Dryflex Green family compounds containing amounts of renewable content up to 90%

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Biochar improves crop growth and climate

The use of biochar in agriculture improves soil fertility, especially in tropical regions, and mitigates greenhouse gas emissions

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New project aims to create equal market access for bio-based products

Start of STAR4BBI - STAndards and Regulations FOR the Bio-Based Industry

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21 October 201619 October 2016

Green Biologics Announces New Brands for High Purity, Bio-Based Products

Renewable Specialty Chemistry Company Introduces BioPure™ and GreenInside^® Product Lines

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Biobasierte und kompostierbare Alternative zu EPS

Partikelschaum ecovio EA von BASF SE ist für die Kompostierung zertifiziert, stoßfest und robust

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Bossie, the Climate Warrior: new approaches may unlock dairy methane’s value

Culture Biosystems producing attractive economics for its advanced algae cultivation platform

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Researchers make breakthrough in biobased materials

WSU scientists find new type of solvent to separate lignin from wood

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Biogenic CO2 Coalition launches grassroots outreach

Urges EPA to remove its regulatory roadblock to development of the bioeconomy

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20 October 201618 October 2016

Corbion releases whitepaper on feedstock sourcing for bioplastics

Company states that the concerns of using biobased feedstocks for plastics can be successfully identified and managed

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Biobasierte Kunststoffe spielend verarbeiten

FNR präsentiert biobasierte Kunststoffe und deren Verarbeitung auf der K 2016 in Düsseldorf

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BP and Uniper aim to harness green hydrogen to produce fuels

Cooperation agreement providing to examine the technical and economic feasibility of a power-to-gas plant at BP’s Lingen refinery

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BP und Uniper wollen ‘grünen Wasserstoff’ für die Herstellung von Kraftstoffen nutzbar machen

Kooperationsvertrag sieht Prüfung der technischen und wirtschaftlichen Machbarkeit des Einsatzes der Power to Gas-Technologie am Raffineriestandort Lingen vor

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Wenn aus gepresstem Laub Geschirr entsteht

Die Firma Leaf Republic ersetzt Kunststoff durch Naturmaterialien. Teils sind die Teller und Schalen schon in Gastronomiebetrieben im Einsatz

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Nano-spike catalysts convert carbon dioxide directly into ethanol

High-selectivity electrochemical conversion of CO₂ to ethanol using a copper nanoparticle/N-doped graphene electrode

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19 October 201619 October 2016

Bundesverband Bioenergie veranstaltet den 14. Internationalen Fachkongress für erneuerbare Mobilität „Kraftstoffe der Zukunft 2017“

Finales Programm online

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Gevo Produces First Cellulosic Renewable Jet Fuel Specified for Use on Commercial Airline Flights

Flight with Alaska Airlines Expected to be Made in the Next Few Months