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13 March 201512 March 2015

Levulinic acid commercialization expands

Green Chemicals Block on the latest news of levulinic acid

12 March 201512 March 2015

Indonesien: Zertifizierte Zerstörung

Palmöl steckt in jedem zweiten Supermarktprodukt. Das müssen Hersteller nun kennzeichnen. Ein kritischer Blick aufs Etikett lohnt: Denn für das billige Pflanzenfett werden in Indonesien Wälder gerodet und Menschen vertrieben

Toray Plastics introduces new LumiLid® bio-based, solvent-free lidding films

New environment-friendly LumiLid® films offer outstanding performance

From tea bags to Miatas, bioplastics are on the rise

Businesses of all sizes are looking beyond "traditional," petroleum-based plastics to alternatives derived from plants, or even synthesized by microorganisms

MARLISCO demonstriert Bereitschaft der Öffentlichkeit, das Müllproblem im Meer zu lösen

Das MARLISCO-Projekt wird einen Satz wertvoller Werkzeuge liefern, um die Öffentlichkeit zum Thema Müll im Meer zu sensibilisieren und um wirksame Maßnahmen zu fördern.

MARLISCO demonstrates public willingness to tackle the marine litter issue

The MARLISCO project will leave a set of invaluable tools to raise public awareness about marine litter and promote effective measures.

Waste-biogas is at least ten times more effective than crop-biogas at reducing greenhouse gas emissions

New study evaluated the environmental balance of various bioenergy options introduced into a typical arable farm rotation

Weak mineral oil prices beat down prices of vegetable oil

Vegetable oil prices dropped - in some cases sharply - at the end of February 2015

Guido Ghisolfi has passed away

A very severe depression caused his untimely passing

11 March 201512 March 2015

Biorefinery concept developed by NISCluster wins award in Finnish biorefinery contest

Kemijärvi Consortium incorporates novel Finnish technology for the production of new biomaterials and biochemicals

NOVel cheap and abundant materials for catalytic biomass conversion

EU-funded projects are exploring how we can substitute critical raw materials in catalysis

Neue Studie: Ohne Power-to-Gas wird es teurer

Ausbau senkt Kosten der Volkswirtschaft um viele Milliarden Euro

The Bramton Company signs industry-exclusive agreement with cycleWood solutions to manufacture line of environmentally conscious doggie waste pick-up bags

GREEN PUPS™ by Bags on Board available in pet specialty stores summer 2015

Algae strategies for a healthy “Less sugar, more protein” world

Turns out our one-celled friends, the algae, may come to the rescue.
Here’s the why and how.

Miscanthus-based ethanol boasts bigger environmental benefits, higher profits

A recent study simulated a side-by-side comparison of the yields and costs of producing ethanol using miscanthus, switchgrass, and corn stover

Metabolic path to improved biofuel production

Researchers found a way to increase the production of fuels and other chemicals from biomass fermented by yeast

BIO-raffiniert VIII: »Bioökonomie: Vom Konzept zum Produkt«

Bioökonomie als Schlüssel für nachhaltige Ressourcennutzung

Bioelektrische Chemieanlagen könnten klassische Petrolchemie ablösen

Beispiel Lysinproduktion zeigt Kostenvorteile auf

10 March 201512 March 2015

Meet the leading companies of the bio-based industry!

Bio-based building blocks, polymers and composites - Bio-based 3D printing - Bioplastics and environment

The war for biomass

Heiner Grussenmeyer, Michael Carus speaking at Cluster CLIB2021 International Conference

NREL refines method to convert lignin to nylon precursor

Recent findings published in Energy & Environmental Science

BioAmber begins commissioning of Sarnia commercial plant

Company signed take-or-pay agreements with Vinmar and PTTMCC

The potential of optimized process design to advance LCA performance of algae production systems

Discussion about choices in algae production systems (cultivation, biorefinery and the supply chain)

Epicerol® plant recognised as ‘Commercial Scale Plant of the Year’ finalist

Bio-based epichlorohydrin facility to compete against traditional oil-based production

A tribute to the eight women who have distinguished themselves in the bioeconomy

For International Women’s Day, we dedicate a tribute to the eight women who have distinguished themselves in the bioeconomy in the last year

Cardia Bioplastics strategic review of manufacturing operations

Cardia Bioplastics Limited is pleased to announce the results of the strategic review of its manufacturing operations following the announcement of the proposed merger with Stellar Films Group

Neuer Bakterienstamm nutzt Methanol als Nahrungsquelle

Wissenschaftler machen Corynebacterium glutamicum für industriellen Einsatz fit

9 March 20156 March 2015

Commission under pressure over circular economy

EXCLUSIVE: The EU is failing to create a circular economy that boosts resource efficiency and protects the environment, an influential report has found, piling pressure on the European Commission to deliver a strong replacement for the package of waste, incineration, landfill and recycling laws it controversially axed as part of its drive for "better regulation"

Boost for higher biodiesel blends included in road funding bill

Legislation includes 3-cent lower tax rate for B11 and higher blends

Environment Committee backs switchover to advanced biofuels

Environment Committee approved draft law to reduce greenhouse gas emissions that result from the growing use of agricultural land to produce biofuel crops

Das Problem Mikroplastik im Meer anpacken

Plastik wird zunehmend zum Umweltproblem

BASF führt neues Acrodur®-Bindemittel für automobilen Leichtbau in den Markt ein

Emissionsarmes Acrodur^® Power 2750 X ermöglicht kosteneffiziente, funktionsintegrierte Leichtbauteile mit einem höheren Anteil von Naturfasern

BASF launches new Acrodur® binder for automotive lightweight composites

Low-emission Acrodur^® Power 2750 X helps produce cost-efficient lightweight composites with integrated functions and a higher share of natural fibers

NetComposites develops innovative highly aligned flax

NetComposites, in collaboration with Tilsatec and FORMAX, has developed an innovative, highly aligned flax-based tape and non-crimp fabric

Government lays down the foundations for a UK Bioeconomy

The UK Government has published a report detailing the enormous opportunities resulting from growing the bioeconomy

TechnoCompound: Neue Produktlinie BioBatch für bioabbaubare Folien

Resinex Germany ist exklusiver Vertriebs- und Distributionspartner

6 March 201516 February 2018

Kooperationsnetzwerk „BioPlastik“ geht in die zweite Runde

Bioplastik-Produkte aus biogenen Reststoffen

Lygos, Inc. announced today that it has successfully achieved pilot scale production of malonic acid from sugar

First pilot-scale production of malonic acid from renewable resources at Berkeley Lab's ABPDU

Dämmen mit Baustroh

Option mit vielen Vor(ur)teilen

BASF stellt PolyTHF aus nachwachsenden Rohstoffen bereit

Erweitertes Sortiment an Produkten auf Basis nachwachsender Rohstoffe - Identische Eigenschaften wie auf petrochemischer Basis hergestelltes PolyTHF

BASF now offers bio-based PolyTHF

Extends range of products based on renewable raw materials - Properties identical to conventional PolyTHF

Global Bioenergies reports first isobutene production from waste biomass

Global Bioenergies announces today having produced “second generation” isobutene, in a push to diversify accessible feedstock towards cheaper resources

Big boost to green fuel

Biofuel producers in Western Canada will soon be able to purify and convert raw glycerol more cost-effectively thanks to an investment of $538,542, announced today by the Honourable Michelle Rempel, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification

5 March 20154 March 2015

The bioeconomy speaks Dutch: today starts in Amsterdam the World Bio Markets

Today starts in Amsterdam the 10th annual World Bio Markets, an event which will focus on three bioeconomy core topics: biofuels, bio-based chemicals and feedstock supply, security and selection

History in the jar: Scottish company breakthrough produces motor fuel from distillery leftovers

Celtic Renewables has become the first in the world to produce biofuel capable of powering cars from residues of the whisky industry

Dünger & Biokohle aus Gülle: Gülleverwertung schafft Alternativen zu herkömmlichem Dünger

Wissenschaftler der Universität Hohenheim testen neuartige Düngeprodukte aus den Nährstoffen von Gülle / EU fördert Projekt mit rund 4 Mio. Euro

More than just another roadmap

Caroline Strain, head of chemical sciences at Scottish Enterprise, discusses the opportunities created by the launch of Scotland's Biorefinery Roadmap

Alternative proteins to claim a third of the market by 2054

Shifts in supply and demand of protein for human consumption will drive the rise of alternative proteins to 307 million MT by 2054, initiating significant changes in the food and agriculture landscape

Largest biomass plant in the U.S. to power P&G facility in Georgia

A 50 megawatt biomass plant is being developed by Procter & Gamble and Constellation in Georgia

4 March 20153 March 2015

GFBiochemicals breakthrough levulinic acid technology ready for commercialization

Commercial-scale production will start in Summer 2015

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