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19 November 201517 November 2015

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

Perstorp: Neuer Verstärker für Biokunststoffe

Biobasiertes "Capa" von Vinçotte zertifiziert

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

Pacific Ag’s National Wheat Straw Harvest Brings Quality, Sustainable and Cost Effective Bio-Material for New Markets

For industries like mushroom composting to erosion technology as well as dairy and cattle feed, Pacific Ag is creating a supply chain for agricultural residue

16 November 201516 November 2015

PULP2VALUE – new €11,5 Mio BBI JU grant for demonstration project aims for better use of sugarbeet pulp

Recently, the seven project partners launched the new Bio-Based Industries Joint Undertaking (BBI JU) demonstration project entitled ‘PULP2VALUE’ in Roosendaal, The Netherlands

BIO Applauds Renewable Chemicals Act Bill

Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Chris Coon (D-DE) and Al Franken have introduced a new bill, S. 2271 the Renewable Chemicals Act of 2015

Neste and Boeing to lead the industry on commercialization of renewable aviation fuels

The companies will work toward American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) fuel standard approval allowing the commercial use of high freezing point renewable aviation fuel by airlines

A dedicated bioeconomy development agency to promote the sector in Europe

After the Bioeconomy Investment Summit, the confrontation continues on Il Bioeconomista - A proposal by James Cogan* to creating dedicated bioeconomy development agency to energetically promote the sector

Schmidt: Ziel ist 100 Prozent zertifiziertes Palmöl

FONAP - Forum Nachhaltiges Palmöl e.V. in Berlin gegründet

General Relativity, and the remaking of Sweetwater Energy

Minnesota Awards $26 Million to Fund Sweetwater’s Biochemical Facility

Sprit aus Ökostrom dank Elektrolyse

RSOC-Technologie als Schlüsseltechnologie für die Realisierung der Energiewende

13 November 201512 November 2015

ELIX Polymers introduces new generation of ABS polymer composite material

New ELIX ECO ABS-NF thermoplastic offers a high aesthetical value to the final ABS-NF moulded parts for automotive and furniture markets

Dyadic agrees to sell industrial technology business to DuPont Industrial Bioscience for $75 million

Retains C1 license to focus in pharmaceutical sector

Will boaters make Gevo rock?

Despite a signature partnership with Praj, Gevo’s short-term future looks strongest at the marina, where blockbuster economics apply

IBB Netzwerk GmbH goes Open Data

Einzigartiges Förderverzeichnis zur Industriellen Biotechnologie jetzt frei zugänglich

Bioeconomy Investment Summit: adelante con juicio

The European bioeconomy seeks a compass

Asphalt aus Holz: Niederlande testen Biostraßenbelag

Lignin ist der Stoff, der Holz holzig macht - Bald könnte der nachwachsende Baustoff das schwindende Erdöl in der Asphaltproduktion ersetzen

12 November 201510 November 2015

Solegear and r-pac International Team Up to Produce Leading Smartphone Case Packaging

A forecasted 750,000 units to be produced using Solegear’s Traverse® TF4000 plant-based material

Second generation Biomasterbatches earn “Vinçotte OK Compost” certification

Vanetti developed masterbatches specifically to color the latest biopolymers

Mitsubishi Chemical and Sharp capture the 2015 Global Bioplastics Award

For the tenth year in a row, the Global Bioplastics Award recognizes innovation and excellence in the development of bioplastics products, services and processes

Russland: PoliKompleks plant Produktion von Biokunststoffrohren für Bewässerungsanlagen

PoliKompleks investiert rund 6,1 Mio. Euro in den Anlagenbau zur Produktion von Biokunststoffrohren auf Basis von Milchsäure bzw. Polylactiden

PHBOTTLE project aims to develop bio-based plastic bottle from biodegradable material

A team of researchers has worked out a way to ferment waste water from fruit juice processing plants to make a type of plastic that can be used for bottles

Demand for German oak lumber continues to rise

Accordingly, German sawmills continue to ask for increasing amounts of roundwood

Weltweite Produktionskapazitäten für Biokunststoffe steigen

Verpackungen bleiben führendes Anwendungsgebiet

11 November 201511 November 2015

Final Programme Released: Microplastic conference in Cologne from 23-24 November 2015

+++ Final programme released +++ Already 130 participants +++ Just 14 days left +++

Bio-based polymers: Will the positive growth trend continue?

nova-Institute publishes the third edition of the well-known 500 page-market study and trend reports on “Bio-based Building Blocks and Polymers in the World – Capacities, Production and Applications: Status Quo and Trends Towards 2020”

Bio-basierte Polymere: Wird sich der positive Wachstrumstrend fortsetzen?

nova-Institut veröffentlicht die dritte Fassung der weltweit bekannten 500-seitigen Marktstudie mit Trendreports „Bio-based Building Blocks and Polymers in the World – Capacities, Production and Applications: Status Quo and Trends towards 2020"

Bioplastics are key to unlock Europe’s potential for a ressource-efficient economy

10^th European Bioplastics Conference in Berlin attracts more than 350 experts from around the world

EU: Biokunststoffe sind Schlüsseltechnologie für eine ressourcen-effiziente Wirtschaft

10. European Bioplastics Konferenz zieht mehr als 350 Experten aus aller Welt an

BIO-Europe: Kein Dämpfer bei Biotech-Stimmung in Europa

Studie belegt anhaltenden Biotech-Boom für Europa

Renewable drop-in fuels at scale, construction in 2016

The Digest’s 8-Slide Guide to Ensyn

TECNARO zu Gast bei Plas.TV – FAKUMA Experten-Talk „Biokunststoffe“

Expertenrunden zu globalen Themen der Kunststoffbranche

10 November 20159 November 2015

Reverdia, Covestro in succinic acid-based TPU

Recent news from Reverdia and Covestro on their collaboration on thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPU) using Reverdia’s Biosuccinium succinic acid

French IAR Cluster publishes an International overview of biobased chemical building blocks

Study: "International overview of bio-based chemical building blocks – 10 years evolution decrypted" - a real tool for strategic decisions to understand the markets

Taking bio-based plastics to smart phones

Mitsubishi Chemical Performance Polymers is the first plant-based plastic capable of replacing the glass screen in smartphones

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