1 December 20142 December 2014 Dutch companies appreciate biomass project ‘More From Green’ (MUG) Research project exploring different conversion technologies to handle multiple grades of biomass into renewable raw materials and energy
Biologisch abbaubare Möbel aus Distelfasern Designer Spyros Kizis baut Sitzmöbel aus Artischocken und Bio-Epoxidharz aus Altspeiseöl
Eni and Versalis: Porto Marghera bets on green €200 million to transform the Porto Marghera petrochemical plant into an integrated green chemical hub
28 November 201413 January 2015 Joint stand “bio-based composites” COMPOSITES EUROPE and nova-Institute continue their successful cooperation in 2015
Gemeinschaftsstand „bio-based composites“ COMPOSITES EUROPE und das nova-Institut setzen erfolgreiche Zusammenarbeit auch im Jahr 2015 fort
“We see Europe as leading the way in bio-based innovation” Exclusive interview with Mike Hamilton, Ceo of Renmatix
Biomassenutzung: Zu wenig Land in Sicht! Der potentielle Beitrag landbasierter Maßnahmen zur Abschwächung des Klimawandels ist gering. Die Landfläche der Erde reicht nicht, um den zukünftigen Bedarf an Biomasse zu befriedigen.
CRASTAN – Caffé Tradition küsst ARBO-Innovation Deutsche Rösterei verwendet ab sofort NATUR TEC CAP Bio-Kaffeekapseln aus TECNARO's ARBOBLEND®
Philippines: La Carlota mill eyes bio-plastics Sugarcane company to work with local Universities research to encourage development of bioplastics, increasing number of sugar mills
New technology uses natural wood fibers to reinforce plastic materials Research offers sustainable solutions that may have strong benefits to building, construction, automobile and aircraft industries
New flexible bioplastics for food and textile sector New AIMPLAS project resulting in new generation of PLA modifications to be processed in any conventional equipment
DSM drives home with SPE Automotive Innovation Award for EcoPaXX® integrated crankshaft cover Innovative vehicle part developed by Volkswagen and to be produced by KACO, Germany
CO2 Solutions unveils new carbon capture enzyme CO2 Solutions develops a new high-performance carbonic anhydrase enzyme, named 1T1
27 November 201426 November 2014 EU Gesetzgebung zu Kunststofftüten bereitet Weg für kompostierbare Alternative Als „äußerst problematisch“ stuft MdEP Auken ‘oxo-bioabbaubare’ Kunststofftüten ein
EU approves law reducing plastic bag use by 50% in 2019 PlasticsEurope states it “would be in favor of regulating oxo-degradable plastics”
JELU: New compostable WPC Innovative thermoplastic starch-based material to be used with injection molding, extrusion techniques
JELU: Neues, kompostierbares WPC Innovativer verrottbarer Werkstoff aus thermoplastischer Stärke zur Anwendung im Spritzguss- und Extrusionsverfahren
CARBIOS depolymerizes 90% of PLA material in 48 hours with its innovative enzymatic process Green chemistry company achieving milestone in gaining a thermoplastic polyester derived from renewable resources
In terms of revenues, glycerol demand is set to hit USD 2.1 billion by 2018, growing at a CAGR of 7.7% from 2012 to 2018 Transparency Market Research published new market report: "Glycerol Market by Source - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Trends, Growth and Forecast, 2012 - 2018"
Carbon utilization recognized in new climate bill Last week U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Brian Schatz (D-HI) introduced legislation proposing an economy-wide carbon fee
26 November 201425 November 2014 Hemp-based materials for the automotive industry Faurecia and Interval launch Automotive Performance Materials to develop the use of hemp-based materials for the automotive industry
Palm oil sustainability body to expel non-compliant companies RSPO finally lost its patience with members who have been bringing the organization into disrepute by failing to make commitments
UK’s first ever bus to run on human and food waste launched GENecos Bio-Bus as an excellent demonstration of biomethane’s unique benefits
Biogas aus menschlichen Fäkalien treibt Bus an Gefährt mit 40 Sitzplätzen hat Reichweite von bis zu 300 Kilometern
SkyNRG Nordic supplies biofuel to SAS and Norwegian Nordic region to become first in the world where all flights are operated on biofuel
Switzerland installs algae farm over highway to suck up carbon emissions The Cloud Collective - reinterpreting future food production and the conservation of green space
Green Deal signed Commodities factory Dutch initiative to (re)gaining valuable raw materials from waste water
Netherlands: €3 million available for private-public partnerships Call for submission of proposals for BPM2 Call 2015
Zukunftspreis 2014: Zwei biobasierte Innovationen nominiert Bundespräsident Joachim Gauck verleiht den mit 250.000 Euro dotierten Preis in Berlin
25 November 201424 November 2014 Incoe: Miniaturhydraulik fürs Hinterspritzen von Naturfaserbauteilen Auf der Euromold: Innovativer Nadelschlusszylinder verbindet Leistungsstärke mit minimalem Bauraum
Promising biobased alternatives for substances of very high concern Study by Wageningen UR Food & Biobased Research showing safe alternatives, for instance from sustainable renewable raw materials
EU: Übereinkunft der EU-Abgeordneten mit der italienischen Ratspräsidentschaft zur Reduzierung von Kunststofftütenmüll Gute Nachrichten für die Umwelt und alle Europäer, die auf eine ambitionierte Regelung gewartet hatten
Reducing use of plastic bags: MEPs strike deal with Council Presidency Good news for the environment and all Europeans who expected the EU to take ambitious action on plastic bags
Verdezyne to build and operate world’s first bio-based Dodecanedioic Acid (DDDA) plant in Malaysia Agreement with Bio-XCell to finance and build Verdezyne’s commercial plant with annual production capacity of 30 million pounds of diacids
The Fiber Year: Top Ten Producing Countries 2005 – 2013 – 2020 Gap between increased global production volume and annual growth rate of consumption
RSB partners with Elements Traceability Software to help keep track of biofuel feedstock sustainability data Set of online tools ease the management of sustainability data as product travels through the supply chain
Innovationsakademie Biotechnologie: Recall für drei Ideen Ein Schimmelsensor, eine regenerative Arznei für Gelähmte und ein neuartiges Antibiotikum – Innovationsakademie vergibt dreimal 50.000 Euro
Iowa State University researchers hope to make bioplastic adhesives stick in the marketplace The ISU research team is turning waste into a co-product stream for a cheaper, more environmentally friendly alternative to the acrylic adhesives
24 November 201421 November 2014 bioliq®: Komplette Prozesskette läuft Hochwertige Kraftstoffe aus Restbiomasse – Feierliche Inbetriebsetzung der Anlage mit Vertretern von Bund und Land
ASN World Bank Prize 2014: Biobased alternative to sanitary napkins Young Dutch company producing women's care materials from organic cotton without any chemicals
Netherlands West Brabant: Firmer bet on biobased economy Sugar Union and Green Chemistry Campus to make bioplastics from sugar beet
Nachwachsende Rohstoffe zweites Standbein der Höfe Landwirte in Niedersachsen setzen verstärkt auf Biogas
Financial support up to 30.000€ for SME’s developing biobased innovations Bio Base NWE to gain extra tool for assisting larger SME’s in process-validation
Australia-India research aims for cheaper fuels and chemicals from agricultural waste Researcher developed tools that will be sufficiently flexible to be used for minimising supply chain costs in Australia, India and elsewhere
Mie University researchers convert discarded oranges into ‘juiced-up’ biofuel Scientists have developed a biofuel from unmarketable oranges and waste left over after making orange juice that may put the squeeze on existing bioethanol as a more efficient and less-corrosive fuel blend
American Process Inc. announces partnership to develop ultra-strong, lightweight automotive components using nanotechnology from nature These nanocellulose materials promise to be an economical substitute for expensive carbon fiber composites used in luxury automobiles
21 November 201420 November 2014 FACCE SURPLUS: SUstainable and Resilient agriculture for food and non-food systems Pre-Announcement of Call for proposals
