24 November 201523 November 2015 IKEA: By 2020 100% of our plastics will be from renewable or recycled sources Company’s sustainability strategy “People and Planet Positive” describes the steps
Biobased polymers too have long lead times, says Jan Ravenstijn PBS market will grow strongly because of increasing markets in countries like China
Bio Based Packaging Laminate Developed Using Matt NatureFlex™ Film Innovia, Bio4Pack created bio-packaging solution, suitable for a wide range of applications
Responsible sourcing is key to growing responsible bioplastics Multi-stakeholder forum focusing on increasing awareness around the environmental and social performance of potential feedstock sources
Netzwerk von Forschungseinrichtungen katalysiert das Biomassepotenzial Europas Einem durch die EU finanzierten Projekt ist es gelungen, den Zugang für KMU und Forscher zu Versuchsanlagen von Weltklasse zwecks Erprobung der nächsten Generation von Rohstoffen für Biokraftstoffe zu erleichtern
Research facility network catalyses Europe’s biomass potential An EU-funded project has made it easier for SMEs and researchers to access world-class testing facilities to trial next generation biofuel feedstocks
23 November 201523 November 2015 To build a bio-economy, Europe needs to cut bioenergy Europe urgently needs to rethink its bioenergy policies to account for their true impact on the climate, biodiversity and food scarcity, writes Bas Eickhout (Dutch Green MEP)
Latest Material Development Trends in the Automotive Industry in Focus of the Sixth WPC & NFC Conference, Cologne Leading suppliers like Corbion Purac, Toyota Boshoku Europe, Yanfeng Europe and PolyOne will present the latest trends in material development
Neue Biowerkstoffe für die Automobilindustrie auf der 6. WPC & NFC Conference, Cologne Marktführer wie Corbion Purac, Toyota Boshoku Europe, Yanfeng Europe und PolyOne präsentieren innovative Produkte aus WPC und NFC
University Tübingen offers biotechnological [S,S]-EDDS production Presenting a process to synthesize [S,S]-EDDS biotechnologically using an optimized Amycolatopsis japonicum strain
Bioplastics Market is Projected to Reach $30.8 Billion, Globally, by 2020 Rigid plastic application to account for more than 40% of the market revenue
Syngenta and DSM to develop and commercialize biological solutions for agriculture Collaboration to deliver broad spectrum of pre- and post-harvest tools
Freudenberg Performance Materials will be presenting solutions made from antimicrobial PU foam and a new chitosan nonwoven for the first time Compamed 2015: Innovations in advanced wound care
Lösungen aus antimikrobiellem PU Schaum und ein neues Chitosanvlies Freudenberg mit einigen biomedizinischen Neuheiten auf der Compamed
Bioplastic from waste fats and oils and lignocellulose First large-scale bioplastic production from non-edible biomass
Bioplastik aus Abfallfetten / -ölen und Lignozellulose Erstmals Plastikproduktion im großen Stil aus ungenießbarer Biomasse
Renmatix to Develop Its First Commercial Biorefinery Next Year New facility to produce between 100,000 tons to 300,000 tons of sugars annually
IEA says 3-fold or greater increase in biofuels possible by 2040 New World Energy Outlook 2015 sees only 5% biofuel use in transport in 2040
20 November 201520 November 2015 Increasing Demand for Wood-Based Biofuel Threatens U.S. Forests Only 10 percent of southeastern bottomland forests habitats are fully protected from commercial logging
Aus der Natur – für die Umwelt: GUTEX Dämmstoffe aus Holz sind zu 100% recycelbar und kompostierfähig GUTEX Dämmstoffe aus Holz sind Alleskönner, und das nicht nur während ihres Lebensweges, sondern auch danach!
Pushing the Limits of Technology, Recognizing the Limits of Natural Resources Interview with Catia Bastioli (Novamont)
Biobased economy: slow but steady Development of the international sugar market for biobased chemical industries
Turning coke oven gas into baking powder ThyssenKrupp and TU Berlin develop new process for eco-friendly conversion of process gases – world’s first pilot plant in Duisburg
Aus Koksofengas wird Backpulver ThyssenKrupp und TU Berlin entwickeln neues Verfahren zur umweltschonenden Verwertung von Prozessgasen – Weltweit erste Versuchsanlage in Duisburg
19 November 201518 November 2015 3BI – Brokering Bio-Based Innovation New European partnership builds on the complementary strengths of four regional innovation clusters
Lenzing Gruppe: Signifikante Ergebnisverbesserung 1-9/2015 Periodenergebnis gegenüber Vorjahres-Vergleichszeitraum nahezu verdoppelt
World Green/Bio-Based Solvents Market – Opportunities and Forecast, 2014-2020 Asia Pacific will be the fastest growing market, North America continues dominating due to intense awareness among the consumers for the adoption of green solvents
Fraunhofer UMSICHT ist »Nationale Informationsstelle Nachhaltige Kunststoffe« Globales Netzwerk nationaler Informationsstellen: Förderung neuer umweltfreundlicher, nachhaltiger Kunststoffe über die gesamte Wertschöpfungskette
The future of compostable packaging is bright A multi-pronged, multi-stakeholder systems approach is needed to fully realize the potential of compostable packaging - here are three areas to focus on, along with next steps
A truly circular economy will massively reduce Europe’s climate impact The climate conference in Paris is only weeks away but the emissions reductions pledges made by countries are far from sufficient
STEER aims to help transform jute industry in India with Jute Polymers Bengaluru-based STEER makes new advancement in jute compounds that can help in use of fiber in automobile parts (under-the hood), housing construction materials or even microwaveable cooking containers
18 November 201517 November 2015 Another biobased dicarboxylic acid moves toward commercial production, by Verdezyne Company will be first selling biobased dodecanedioic acid in the market
New ASTM standard for plastic marine biodegradability Tests will help establish parameters to develop plastics that ensure faster biodegradation
Designer-Chili-Molekül bekämpft Blutkrebszellen Forscher der Universität Leipzig entdecken Capsaicin als Waffe gegen Blutkrebs
New emissions research gives a boost to UK renewable fuel sector Report is positive news for the renewable fuels industry and for to meet GHG emissions reductions targets
Bleser: Tolle Chance für die Nutzung von Laubholz aus Mischwäldern Hightech-Werkstoff "BauBuche" eröffnet neue Anwendungsfelder für Laubholz
Amyris, REG, LanzaTech, StoraEnso create winning Photo Votes for November 16, 2015 The 50 Hottest Companies in the Advanced Bioeconomy
Even an Espresso can support the bioeconomy and circular economy We can now drink our espresso and support the bioeconomy and circular economy, thanks to a wholly biodegradable and compostable coffee capsule for espresso machines
BioChannel.TV debuts free, global access to “LanzaTech at ABLC NEXT 2015” In Florida, The Digest made made available for free, global streaming its LanzaTech coverage from ABLC NEXT 2015
Erstmals Plastikproduktion im großen Stil aus ungenießbarer Biomasse Bioplastik aus Abfallfetten, -ölen und Lignozellulose
Fossil fuel subsidies reach $452bn a year, study says The G20 group of major economies spend $452 billion per year supporting fossil fuel industries, despite their primary role in causing climate change, according to a study released on 12 November
17 November 201516 November 2015 Chinese Plastics Industry Associations Join Global Effort to Prevent Used Plastics from Entering the Environment China to join fight against marine litter
EcoCortec expands capacity with new converting line Company installed new pallet racking system doubling the warehouse capacity
Gevo Signs Licensing and Joint Development Agreements With Praj Praj to Make Substantial In-Kind Investment Into the Commercial Development of Isobutanol for Non-Corn Feedstocks to Enable the Licensing of Gevo’s Technology Across Praj’s Customer Base
World’s first renewable Capa™ for Bioplastics Perstorp's optimized biopolymer enhancer certified as bio-based by Vinçotte
SK Chemicals notifies Metabolic Explorer of decision to terminate license agreement Company to discontinue the industrialization project of PDO in Ulsan
Strukturbiologen durchleuchten Zuckerabbau-Enzym Mithilfe von Neutronenstrahlen hat ein internationales Forscherteam die Struktur und Wirkweise eines Glykosidase-Enzyms in bisher unerreichtem Detail aufgeklärt
Latest Material Development Trends in the Automotive Industry in Focus of the Sixth WPC & NFC Conference, Cologne
