21 December 201511 December 2015 Bio-based News wishes you happy holidays and a good start to 2016! Bio-based News starts its winter break – we will be back 11 January 2016
18 December 201517 December 2015 Stora Enso inaugurates new Innovation Centre for biomaterials in Stockholm Swedish Minister for Enterprise and Innovation, Mikael Damberg, joins Stora Enso CEO, Karl-Henrik Sundström, at today’s official Innovation Centre inauguration
Biomyths: Bioenergy carbon neutrality myth is a time bomb under proposed climate deal New report exposes how large-scale bioenergy is being promoted as a replacement to some fossil fuels
Researchers Strive to Reduce Insecticide Use in Cotton Production Sixth Open Session of the International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC)
GF Biochemicals to start using wood waste feedstock in 2016 The technology can use any kind of lignocellulosic feedstock
Ufop: EU’s rapeseed market is “lethargic” In Germany, Ufop is reporting that “Lethargy returns” in the rapeseed market
17 December 201516 February 2016 Winners of the “Wood and Natural Fibre Composite Award 2015” announced Coffins, flower pots and clarinets made from Natural Fibre Composites
Sieger des „Wood and Natural Fibre Composite Award 2015“ gekürt Särge, Pflanztöpfe und Klarinetten aus Naturfaser-Verbundwerkstoffen
Cathay Industrial Biotech, Ltd Announces $135M in New Financing for Monomer and Bio-Polyamide Expansion Chinese player to commercializing recent developed technology breakthroughs
VPB: Nicht länger auf Polystyrol setzen Bauherrenverband empfiehlt ökologische Dämmstoffe mit Zertifikat
New catalyst paves way for bio-based plastics, chemicals New catalyst is made from corn or other biomass, to convert bioethanol into isobutene in one step
The Future of Lego Bricks is Bio-Based Forsaking its partnership with Shell, the Lego Group now wants to reduce its environmental impact and use sustainable materials
Renewable, non-toxic and cost competitive solvents and plasticizers The Digest’s 2015 8-Slide Guide to xF Technologies
BioTork announces groundbreaking alternative to fish oil BioTork, LLC has created a sustainable, GMO-free, vegan omega-3 oil produced from algae
Carbon-neutral fuels from cement CO2 HeidelbergCement and Joule announce partnership to explore carbon-neutral fuel application in cement manufacturing
16 December 2015 (Micro-)Plastic: From material of unlimited opportunities to contaminants in the environment? Results of the conference "Microplastic in the Environment – Sources, Impacts & Solutions”
(Mikro-)Plastik: Vom Werkstoff der unbegrenzten Möglichkeiten zum umweltgefährdenden Schadstoff? Resultate der Konferenz „Microplastic in the Environment – Sources, Impacts & Solutions“
SINTEF granted 2.6 million euro for industrial seaweed cultivation New project MACROSEA will target reliable production of high quality biomass
Carbon Pricing needed for bioplastic innovation Taxation or emissions trading schemes are required to level out the negative effects of high volatility
Jennewein Biotechnologie: Finanzspritze für Wachstumskurs Unternehmen produziert mit Hilfe von Mikroben komplexe Oligosaccharide
EIB lends EUR 10 million to Jennewein Biotechnologie, a German producer of healthy sugars Company to build a commercial scale production plant for complex human milk oligosaccharides
Olenex to Become a Full-Function Joint Venture ADM and Wilmar to strengthen their joint venture for the sale and marketing of refined vegetable oils and fats in Europe into a full-function joint venture with its own assets
Öko-Institut: Green Economy – Nachhaltigkeit, neu verpackt? Aktuelle Dezember-Ausgabe der eco@work Green economy
Microbead ban headed for Obama’s signature House passed new bill banning manufacture of products containing microbeads
Avantium reserves capacity in its first FDCA production plant for Mitsui; a new thin film PEF for packaging emerges In Japan, Avantium signed an agreement with Mitsui & Co., Ltd. to commercialize 100% biobased chemicals FDCA and PEF
15 December 201515 February 2018 Laurel Biocomposite earns USDA biobased label for 3 products Cost-effective, green replacement with improved performance properties for traditional fossile-based resins
Adidas und Parley for the Oceans setzen in Paris ein Zeichen adidas und Parley for the Oceans präsentieren strategisches Nachhaltigkeitsprojekt anlässlich des Klimagipfels COP21
Unique in Bangladesh: biodegradable sanitary towels TNO and Dutch bioplastic producer Rodenburg cooperate on Bangladesh sanitary napkin project
Dow Chemical und DuPont: US-Chemieriesen wollen fusionieren In den USA kündigt sich die nächste Megafusion an: Dupont und Dow planen einen Zusammenschluss im Wert von 120 Milliarden Dollar
DuPont and Dow to Combine in Merger of Equals Will Create Highly Focused Leading Businesses in Agriculture, Material Science and Specialty Products; Intend to Subsequently Spin Into Three Independent, Publicly Traded Companies
Tecnaro: Green Brand für Bio-Kunststoffe – Trophäen im 3D-Druck Arboblend-Filamente komplett aus nachwachsenden Rohstoffen gefertigt
14 December 201512 December 2015 Splinter: The Wooden Supercar Interior fit out and suspension components made from wood and wood composites
Microplastics: Rhine One of the Most Polluted Rivers Worldwide Derivation or former use of more than 60 percent spherules uncertain
Kleinste Plastikteilchen: Der Rhein gehört weltweit zu den am stärksten belasteten Strömen Bei über 60% der Mikrokügelchen Herkunft und Zweck noch unklar
DuPont Leaders Tout Biopolymers and Technology for Improved Sustainability Comments Delivered at International Bio Symposium
CO2 as raw material – topic at the Climate Summit Greenhouse gas can be used in plastics manufacturing - Covestro leads model program of the European Union
CO2 als neuer Rohstoff Thema auf Klimagipfel Treibhausgas lässt sich für Kunststoff-Herstellung verwenden / Covestro führt Vorzeigeprogramm der Europäischen Union
Algenkrise in der Wissenschaft Der Mikrobiologie droht ihr wichtigstes Rohmaterial knapp zu werden: Der Bedarf an Rotalgen, die das Geliermittel Agar liefern, übersteigt das Angebot
Avantium reserves capacity in its first FDCA production plant for Mitsui Avantium signed an agreement with Mitsui & Co., Ltd. (‘Mitsui’), to commercialize 100% biobased chemicals FDCA and PEF in Asia
11 December 201515 December 2015 ICPB applies for patent for biobased MEG manufacturing process A large proportion of the current bio-MEG goes into making biorenewable bottles
Recyclable bioplastics cooled down, cooked up in CSU chem lab Colorado State chemists paving a potential new road to sustainable, petroleum-free plastics
Solegear Acquires Office Products Book of Business, Receives Additional Purchase Order The Company has secured exclusive rights to sell sustainable bioplastic office products to leading retailers
Auf dem Weg zur Pflanzenöl-Bioraffinerie Forschungsverbund stellt Plattformchemikalien und Produkte aus Pflanzenölen im Technikumsmaßstab her
Are All Processes Made Equally?: The Digest’s 2015 8-Slide Guide to Clariant Sunliquid paving the way to a second generation sugar platform for the production of biobased chemicals
Iowa Corn Patent Application Accepted for Bio-Based Manufacturing Process New process to allow production from corn sugar to bio-MEG in one step
Winners of the “Wood and Natural Fibre Composite Award 2015” announced
