13 January 201612 January 2016 Solazyme chops Roquette (again) in the Great Algae Flour Fight After the bizarre attempted heist detailed in The Great Algae Robbery, Roquette tries the US courts but comes up short, in its quest to get a hold of Solazyme’s algae tech
12 January 20168 January 2016 INFOGRAPHIC: The COP21 decisions at a glance EurActiv sums up the main advancements of the 32-page agreement
Dutch Consortium invests towards sustainable chemistry ARC CBBC will focus on tackling important energy and chemistry issues
Defra publishes review of standards for biodegradable plastic carrier bags Further work needs to be done before certain types of carrier bags could be exempt on grounds of biodegradability
High pulp production in parallel with expansion project at Södra Cell Värö Project will enter a final intensive phase in mid-January
nature.tec – Schaufenster in pflanzenbasiertes Wirtschaften von heute und morgen Die Fachschau Bioökonomie auf der Internationalen Grünen Woche vom 15. bis 24. Januar 2016
World first facility for producing bioplastic from biodiesel co-product glycerol, to be realised in Italy Industrial licence granted
Neuartiger Prototypentrockner Es wurden sowohl konventionelle Kunststoffe als auch Biokunststoffe wie PLA und PHB untersucht
Aromatics Ascending: IFP Energies Nouvelles, Axens to accelerate bio-BTX via Anellotech partnership Installation to commence in search of cost-effective bio-based aromatics
Natural fibre composites: a natural look and feel, and sustainable NFC, WPC entering into other major markets, like the automotive industry
11 January 201620 March 2017 Brand Views and Adoption of Bio-based Polymers nova-Institute Trend Report
Biotechnology Industry Organization changes name to Biotechnology Innovation Organization Jim Greenwood: "We are better describing what our members do, who they are and how they think"
USDA highlights 2015 bioeconomy achievements A full list of USDA’s 2015 achievements is available on its website
3D-Druck: C.A.R.M.E.N.-Netzwerk stiftet Christbaumkugeln für den Papst Firma Novamont verschönert den Oberpfälzer Christbaum auf dem Petersplatz
Entwicklung bei Ford Europa: Tomaten und Löwenzahn im Autobau Aus Heinz' Tomatenabfällen werden Handschuhfächer und anderer Stauraum
Bioplastic created for the toys of the future, safe and eco-sustainable, child-friendly and environmentally sound Bio-on Minerv PHA Supertoys project has no commercial goal and aims
Der Schlammfresser Mikrobielle Brennstoffzelle erzeugt Energie durch Verstoffwechselung von Abwasser oder Insektenpanzern
Made of bioplastic: The best of 2015 Production of biobased materials will skyrocket between 2014 and 2019
Reverdia and Omnia Sign Strategic Collaboration Agreement Companies commonly to develop African and Australian markets for bio-succinic acid
Alcohol to renewable jet fuel: The Digest’s 2015 8-Slide Guide to Gevo’s ATJ Rigorous ASTM process includes extensive engine testing and data analysis
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
Winners of the “Wood and Natural Fibre Composite Award 2015” announced
