25 November 201424 November 2014 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
ERA-Net-Ausschreibung für nachhaltige Biomasseproduktion „Nachhaltiges, umweltfreundliches Wachstum der Landwirtschaft unter Berücksichtigung aktueller und künftiger Klimaentwicklungen und Ressourcenverfügbarkeit“
Holz ohne Rinde ernten – Nährstoffentzug minimieren Forscher testen entrindende Harvesterfällköpfe unter hiesigen Waldbedingungen
Biofuels market insights survey At ABLC Next: PwC weighs in with an informative industry survey on the advanced bioeconomy
How GMO crops can be good for the environment Economists at Göttingen University found GM technology to increase crop yields, reduce pesticide use
Drought resistant sugarcane varieties being studied Initial results showed increased sucrose content and herbicide resistance
DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products and Okamura collaborate on sustainable furniture Susterra® propanediol used in biobased powder coating for office furniture
20 November 201419 November 2014 Tetra Pak® mit zwei Preisen für Umweltinnovationen ausgezeichnet Jury würdigte Tetra Top in der Kategorie „Beste Kartonverpackung“ sowie Tetra Paks bio-basierte Verschlüsse in der Kategorie „Bester Verschluss“
Tetra Pak wins two awards for environmental innovation Judges recognised Tetra Top within the Best Carton category, bio-based caps in the Best Closure category
Mushroom® Packaging comes to Japan Ecovative to exhibit Mushroom® Packaging at Tokyo Pack 2014, seeking sales and manufacturing partners
The time is now: decreasing price and an eco-conscious generation opens doors for biodegradable packaging Company creating packaging films made from NatureWorks PLA
Novamont launches compostable thermoformed bioplastic products at Ecomondo New polymer is part of the Mater-Bi® bioplastics range for the food service sector
Biodegradable plastic has bainbridge, Georgia-based company planning expansion Meredian Holdings making biodegradable plastic completely from canola oil
Oxo-biodegradable plastics: war of words continues as French researchers slam ‘misinformation’ Oxo-biodegradables to experience a normal development in Turkey, in the Middle East, in Africa, in China, in South America and North America
Biome provides Q3 update on bioplastics development Company explored options of scale-up for the production of bacterially derived lignin-based alternatives for use in bioplastics manufacturing
19 November 201418 November 2014 Biologisch abbaubare Drohne aus Pilzen und Bakterien Forscher wollen zusammen mit NASA ökologischen Schaden verunfallter Drohnen begrenzen
Bio-drone simply melts away when it crashes NASA-advised project to develop drone from fungi and bacteria, minimizing crash footprint
Algix, LLC holds grand opening of new Solaplast facility in Marion, Miss. New state-of-the-art plant to convert algae into bioplastic pellets for use in injection molding applications
Stellar Films launches sustainable personal care films made from Cardia Biohybrid technology Biohybrid™ and compostable films are unique in their low carbon and sustainable benefits
GRIF small business fund helping to shape Guyana’s first bioplastics enterprise Raw material for manufacture already there, awaiting arrival of an engineer from China
Metabolic engineering as a tool for enhanced lactic acid production Future developments are expected to enhance biomass utilization in lactate production
Great opportunities for the forest sector Cooperation is the key to success - The ThinkForest event brought together policy makers, scientists and stakeholders
18 November 201418 November 2014 The ultimate solution for society’s ever growing hunger for raw materials and energy Do not miss the largest European conference on Carbon Capture and Utilization (CCU) in 2014: 3rd Conference on Carbon Dioxide as Feedstock for Chemistry and Polymers
Die ultimative Lösung für unseren Hunger nach Rohstoffen und Energie Verpassen Sie nicht die größte europäische Konferenz zu Carbon Capture and Utilization 2014: „3rd Conference on Carbon Dioxide as Feedstock for Chemistry and Polymers”
THC Pharm: Cannabis-Medikamente aus Orangenschalen Wirkstoffe Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) und Cannabidiol (CBD) könnten auch aus Paprika oder Zitronen gewonnen werden
Groningen invests in Biobased Economy Northern Innovation Agenda to start grant program for small-scale innovative collaborative projects
Manly plant in line for $530,000 in state incentives Iowa gives loan and tax incentives to chemical facility for biodiesel ingredient
Terryl, a next-generation fiber: innovative, cost-competitive, biobased polyamide for textiles Excellent textile performance may bring back some investor confidence to industry
North Sea Farm ‘Kilo Taste’ successfully started! Test Farm at Texel step towards large-scale sustainable seaweed cultivation
EU transport: Emission savings of biofuels 80% better than thought, new calculations show European calculation rules substantially underestimate the climate benefit of biofuels in the transport sector
BioAmber’s Sarnia facility nears mechanical completion The facility is expected to be mechanically complete in early 2015
