28 April 201527 April 2015 Innovative technology drives barrier packaging trends Kureha researchers developed a high-volume, cost-effective manufacturing process for PGA
Earth Day 2015: How biotech has revolutionized farming and transformed the global Bioeconomy Farmers in the developing world, just like those in the U.S., adopt GMO seeds
Großes Rohstoffpotenzial sichert auch zukünftig Nachschub für Teller, Trog und Tank UFOP sieht keinen Konkurrenzkampf um Ackerflächen wegen Biokraftstoffen
Fuel of the future: Research facility in Dresden produces first batch of Audi e-diesel Minister Wanka: “Synthetic diesel using CO2 is a huge success”
Sprit der Zukunft: Forschungsanlage in Dresden produziert erste Menge Audi e-diesel Ministerin Wanka: „Synthetischer Diesel auf CO2 Basis ist ein großer Erfolg“
Antitrust: Commission confirms unannounced inspections in bioethanol sector The European Commission can confirm that on 24 March 2015, Commission officials undertook unannounced inspections at the premises of companies active in the production or trading of bioethanol
27 April 201527 April 2015 Incorrect classification of crude tall oil a serious threat to the European pine chemical industry European Parliament will conduct its final vote on the ILUC Directive
Sixth WPC Conference, Cologne – Wood and Natural Fibre Composites 16 -17 December 2015, Maritim Hotel Cologne, Germany
PZ Wilmar set to make Nigeria global leader in oil palm production Company's goal is to restore Nigeria to its former position as world leader in oil palm production
BMBF: Ideenwettbewerb “Neue Produkte für die Bioökonomie” Erster Stichtag für neue Produktideen sowie erste Machbarkeitsuntersuchungen ist der 15. August
Neues BIOPRO Magazin erschienen Das BIOPRO Magazin ist kostenlos und kann online bei der BIOPRO Baden-Württemberg bestellt werden
Plastverarbeiter: Rohstoff-Basis für Biokunststoffe Molekülbaukasten aus erneuerbaren Rohstoffen für biobasierte Kunststoffe
Netherlands: ECN invention reduces cost of biofuel Research institute seeking companies to improve and apply the technology
Can you believe this dress is made from beer? A dress made from fermented beer and bacteria is going to be put on display at the World Expo 2015 in Milan
Zebulon company develops wine industry’s first carbon-neutral synthetic cork Nomacorc company making a cork that does not only enhance a wine's flavor by controlling the oxygen flow, but also have a minimal impact on the environment
China Steel green-lights commercial-scale LanzaTech advanced biofuels project Phase 1 will produce 17M gallons/year of gasoline blendstock and ethanol; in Phase 2, a 34M gallon facility.
24 April 201516 February 2018 Simulationsberechnungen für Automobilbauteile aus naturfaserverstärkten Kunststoffen künftig möglich Ford ermittelt mit 10 Partnern grundlegende Daten und entwickelt praxistaugliches Modell für die Spritzgieß- und Crash-Simulation
Biome Bioplastics leads £3m sustainable chemicals development programme Researchers consortium to harness industrial biotechnology techniques to produce bio-based chemicals from lignin at a scale suitable for industrial testing
Sofinnova Partners announces Renewable Chemistry Start-up Award Award is open to start-up companies with a revenue of less than $5M, who are active in renewable chemistry, industrial biotechnology or renewable fuels
Künstlicher Kautschuk – So leistungsstark wie aus der Natur Vier Fraunhofer-Institute wollen synthetischen Kautschuk so optimieren, dass dieser so leistungsfähig wird wie Naturkautschuk
Plastik und Treibstoff aus CO2 Die Bundesregierung wird mehrere Milliarden Euro in innovative Technologien investieren, die sich mit nachhaltiger Entwicklung beschäftigen. Zum Beispiel mit der Herstellung von Treibstoff aus dem Treibhausgas CO2.
Ginkgo Solar Tree, a solar powered phone and tablet charger made from biobased plastics Unique Ginkgo tree solar charger is made by XD Design from eco-friendly plastic and bamboo
False claims of so-called biodegradation-promoting additives are dangerous for the environment MSU research found no evidence that any of the tested additives promoted and/or enhanced biodegradation
Iowa bill aims to create tax credit for renewable chemicals If signed into law, the credit would be available retroactively to Jan. 1, 2015 and would expire after calendar year 2025
Naturstoffe: Sandelholz-Gelb erstmals chemisch synthetisiert LMU-Forscher bauen erstmals biomimetisch den Naturstoff Santalin Y im Labor nach und entdecken dabei einen neuen chemischen Reaktionsweg
23 April 201524 April 2015 Beet residues used to perfection Dutch pilot biorefinery to be explored in producing high-performance fibers, specialty sugars, sugar acids and recovering oligosaccharides from pulp
Biobased plastics prices during Hannover Messe Holland Innovation Award for Janssen Precision Engineering and Greijn Form Technics
Invista says market is slowly warming up to biobased Lycra fiber Company is currently examining the possibilities of developing a 100% bio spandex fiber
Arla chooses 100% renewable Tetra Rex Bio-based for Eko brand organic milk "Tetra Rex Bio-based offers customers a fully renewable package made from materials that can be traced back to their plant-based source."
NABU-Studie: Plastikflut in Deutschland wird bis 2030 erheblich anwachsen Nur durch massive Eingriffe kann Trend zu immer mehr Plastik gestoppt werden
Kleider aus Milch: Wie ein Startup aus Hannover die Textilindustrie umkrempelt QMilch wird GreenTec Award in der Kategorie Produktion am 29. Mai in Berlin verliehen
Seedling grid recommended for coherent design of compostable (biowaste) bags Uniform design to help consumers to identify certified bags for the organic waste collection
Researchers use plant oils for novel bio-based plastics Researchers have developed a new way to use plant oils like olive and linseed oil to create polyurethane, a plastic material used in everything from foam insulation panels to tires, hoses and sealants
22 April 201511 August 2015 NPE 2015: innovations in plastic Metabolix attended, exhibited and presented at NPE 2015: The International Plastics Showcase
nova-Institute and Patentopolis announce partnership Dissemination, TEE and IP management in European projects for the bio-based economy
nova-Institut und Patentopolis geben Partnerschaft bekannt Zusammenarbeit in Dissemination, TEE und IP in europäischen Projekten zur bio-basierten Ökonomie
Bioplastics News: Review of the 8th International Conference on Bio-based Materials Detailed review of the 8th International Conference on Bio-based Materials, 13-15 April 2015, Cologne, Germany
“Droops”-Kaffeekapseln lösen sich in Wasser auf Neues Produkt wirkt Umweltbelastung durch Zuckerüberzug entgegen
Perstorp launches Capa™ Lactide 8000 Series polyols for high-performance sustainable polyurethanes at UTECH Europe 2015 All four new high performance polyols are liquids at room temperature with improved solubility
Ingested plastics spread beyond stomach – in everyone Among the issues discussed at the 8th International Conference on Bio-based Materials in Cologne, was the problem of microplastic particles - plastic fragments smaller than 1mm - in the marine environment
MaxSynBio – Max Planck research network in Synthetic Biology Scientists collaboration project aiming to build new biomimetic structures that should imitate the functions of biological cells
MaxSynBio: Der Baukasten des Lebens Mit einem Festakt in Berlin am 16. April hat das Forschungsprogramm MaxSynBio zur Synthetischen Biologie offiziell begonnen
Cotton Incorporated on market fundamentals & recent price developments In its latest Monthly Economic Letter, Cotton Incorporated, explored market fundamentals & recent price developments
Cotton Incorporated publiziert Marktdaten und aktuelle Preisentwicklungen Cotton Incorporated beschäftigt sich in seinem aktuellen monatlichen Wirtschafts-Newsletter mit Marktdaten und Preisentwicklungen
Wood biorefinery equipment on the auction block April 14 Equipment from late model lab assets and a 2009-2012 biomass biorefinery pilot plant is available for purchase
21 April 201515 February 2018 Carbon Footprint and Sustainability of Different Natural Fibres for Biocomposites and Insulation Material nova-Institute publishes first results of the sustainability assessment within the project MultiHemp, full report online
Schmelzspinnfasern auf der Basis kompostierfähiger Biopolymere im Automobilbau Forschungsverbund kreiert neuartige Composites für Autoinnenraum-Anwendungen
Melt spun fibers based on compostable biopolymers for application in automotive interiors Research collaboration to compose bio-based composites tested as door panel in BIOFIBROCAR project
Cardia Bioplastics: Fusion mit Stellar Films zur Secos Group Investitionen in die weitere Entwicklung des Werks im brasilianischen São Paulo gestoppt
nova-Institute and Patentopolis announce partnership
