22 January 201621 January 2016 Renewable power-to-gas moves forward in France and Sweden Using excess renewable energy to generate hydrogen for storage or use in existing gas infrastructure is undergoing further trials in France and Sweden
Study: Bacteria attack lignin with enzymatic tag team Team from Rice, University of Wisconsin-Madison shows how nature handles lignin
Organic farmers heat up debate over new plant breeding techniques Focus on developing new seed traits within a given species through genetic engineering
21 January 2016 Looking for the “Bio-based Material of the Year 2016” Is your new bio-based material a worthy candidate?
Auf der Suche nach dem„Bio-based Material of the Year 2016“ Ist Ihr bio-basierter Werkstoff ein würdiger Kandidat?
New report: In EU5 the bioeconomy is worth €1.27 trillion and employs 7 million people Global look shows amount of worldwide exports related to bioeconomy in 2014
Australien: Hungrige Bakterien sollen Schmutzwasser säubern Wissenschaftler wollen mithilfe von Mikroorganismen ein altbekanntes Verfahren noch ökologischer machen
Coca-Cola: Bis 2020 alle Flaschen aus Zucker Bislang bestanden nur 14 Prozent der Flasche aus pflanzlichen Rohstoffen
Molder kickstarts compostable garden pot invention New material feeding the plants whilst breaking down
Anellotech and Suntory Enter Next Phase of Strategic Partnership to Develop 100 Percent Bio-Based Plastics for Sustainable Beverage Bottles Construction completed, installation to commence on fully-integrated development and testing facility on plan to be operational in 2016
1888 Mills and Cotton made in Africa Conclude New Partnership at “Heimtextil” in Frankfurt Sustainability for Home and Hospitality Textiles
1888 Mills und Cotton made in Africa schließen Partnerschaftsvertrag auf der “Heimtextil” in Frankfurt Nachhaltige Textilien für den heimischen Gebrauch, die Hotellerie- und Gesundheitsbranche
Green Detergents developed from MIT Portugal Ph.D. thesis win the ‘Green Project Awards’ Novel ‘runways’ for the bioconversion of lignocellulosics into jet biofuels
The 30 Hottest Biobased Molecules for 2016 The Readers of Biofuels Digest rated more than 100 individual molecules
Biofilter made from peanut shell degrades air pollutants Microorganisms to degrade toxic pollutants into carbon dioxide and water
20 January 201619 January 2016 Bioeconomy in Europe Global look shows considerable growth of products related to bioeconomy
2015: Renewable Chemicals Review Continued low petrochemical prices led to several rethinking strategies
Microalgae – an emerging biobased industry in Norway Several research organizations are increasingly active in the field and the first industries have started production
Ökobilanzbericht für synthetischen Diesel-Kraftstoff aus Wasser und CO2 erschienen Universität Stuttgart: Bis zu 85 Prozent CO2-Einsparung möglich
A Carbon Smart Future through Green Chemistry The Readers of Biofuels Digest rated more than 100 individual molecules
Klassifikation und Nachhaltigkeitsbewertung von Bioraffinerien Neue VDI-Richtlinien schaffen standardisierte Basis zur Charakterisierung von Bioraffinerien
United Nations: International Year of Pulses 2016 IYP 2016 aims to heighten public awareness of the nutritional benefits of pulses as part of sustainable food production
Gnadenfrist für die Einweg-Plastiktüte in Frankreich Ab dem 1.4.16 von den Supermarktkassen verbannt - Weitere Schritte geplant
19 January 201618 January 2016 Charmant USA launches awear, a new bio-based sustainable eyewear brand Awear is specialized in bio-made sustainable optical glasses and sunglasses
Recycling CO2 and bio-waste into low-carbon aviation fuel Heriot-Watt is to lead a £2m project to develop low carbon aviation fuels from captured CO2 and waste biomass
MicroA AS + GlycoMar Ltd = Prasinotech Ldt Active ingredients for use in cosmetic skincare made from microalgae
Mehr Geld für Biotech aus Deutschland Biotech-Unternehmen starten mit wachsender Zuversicht ins neue Jahr. Nun stehen neue Börsengänge aus der Branche an
zuChem, Qianyan Alloy ink L-Fucose commercial supply, sales partnership pact Companies collaboration for process development and manufacturing capabilities, to complement sales and marketing
E Pluribus, Unum: LanzaTech, Global Bioenergies demonstrate The Biotechnology App Store As Global Bioenergies, LanzaTech tighten isobutene partnership, the era of “swap-in, swap out” biorefining microbes comes clearer, closer
Green Chemistry Campus tenants move forward with bio-aromatics research Chemelot InSciTe gets European grant for research on biobased building blocks
New market study forecasts steady growth for natural fiber composites Lucintel report shows emerging trends in the global NFCs market with focus on the use of bio-composites
EU project pioneers eco-innovative construction materials Problems relating to indoor air quality are important risk factors for human health. Indoor air quality is therefore a major concern, as today, people spend much of their time in buildings
18 January 201625 January 2016 New: nova Sessions on bio-based and CO2-based economy Events around topical issues of the bio-based and CO2-based economy
The first start-ups have been selected for the Bio-based Start-up Day 7 April 2016, Maternushaus, Cologne, Germany
Programme of the 9th International Conference on Bio-based Materials (5 – 6 April 2016, Maternushaus, Cologne, Germany) almost finalized! Highlights of the worldwide bioeconomy: Policy and Markets – Bio-based Building Blocks and Polymers – Biorefineries and Industrial Biotechnology
Biological and Bioelectrochemical Recovery of Critical and Scarce Metals Metal-bearing solid and liquid wastes are increasingly considered as secondary sources of critical and scarce metals
Microbeads to be phased out in US starting in 2017 President Barack Obama’s signature has made the phase-in of federal ban on plastic microbeads official starting in 2017.
Algae: researchers move away from energy High production costs, aggravated by low energy prices, redirect to other applications
Researchers deliver green plastics for food packaging EU-funded researchers have adapted two biodegradable plastics made from crop waste for use as food packaging, laying the groundwork for Europe to become a global leader in the sector
CO2-Filter: Ein Kescher fürs Treibhausgas Climeworks Pilotanlage soll ab nächsten Sommer 900 Tonnen CO2 pro Jahr einfangen
Infoblatt “Nachwachsende Rohstoffe im Einkauf” 01 / 16 Welche Indikatoren gibt es für nachhaltigen privaten Haushaltskonsum?
IU scientists create ‘nano-reactor’ for the production of hydrogen biofuel Combining bacterial genes and virus shell creates a highly efficient, renewable material used in generating power from water
BioAmber and Reverdia Sign A Non-Assert Agreement Concerning Reverdia’s Biosuccinium™ Technology Companies to continue the implementation of their respective businesses
Wohin mit der Gülle? Fraunhofer Forscher entwickeln Konzept für Biokohleherstellung und Phosphorrückgewinnung aus Gülle
Rückblick: Abschlussveranstaltung des Projekts BioFabNet Viele Neuerungen im 3D-Druck sowie Informationen zur Bioökonomie
15 January 20167 January 2016 Enzymes from Evonik to become potential competitors for petroleum Evonik researchers and scientists at Graz University discover biotechnology access to 1-alkenes
Enzyme von Evonik sollen Erdöl Konkurrenz machen Evonik-Forscher und Wissenschaftler der Universität Graz finden biotechnologischen Zugang zu 1-Alkenen
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