21 July 201418 July 2014 API Unveils Renewably-sourced Raw Materials-based APIGO BIO TPO Compounds API SpA launches APIGO BIO, a family of olefin (TPO) based compounds containing raw materials from renewable sources
PlantBottle Technology in the spotlight on Capitol Hill Scott Vitters hearing “Grow it here, make it here: Creating Jobs through Bio-based Manufacturing."
FKuR: Kompostierbare Menüschalen für Italiens Schulen Kooperative mit Plastisud entwickelt AORNCOMPOST Menüschale aus Bio-Flex® F 6611 für die Heißabfüllung
Are ants the answer to CO2 sequestration? A 25-year-long study published in GEOLOGY on 14 July provides the first quantitative measurement of in situ calcium-magnesium silicate mineral dissolution by ants, termites, tree roots, and bare ground
Evonik invests in Biosynthetic Technologies Biosynthetic Technologies markets innovative, biodegradable, high-performance lubricants
Evonik investiert in Biosynthetic Technologies Biosynthetic Technologies vermarktet innovative, biologisch abbaubare Hochleistungsschmierstoffe
18 July 201417 July 2014 Elevance and Genting enter new biorefinery collaboration Elevance exclusively responsible for sale of all specialty chemicals produced at biorefinery
CO2 Solutions and Neumann Systems Group achieve breakthrough Carbon Capture results Pilot project now to take place this year
VDB – Nach Kabinettsentscheidung: Biokraftstoffindustrie rechnet mit Absatzeinbruch Neue Regelung erklärt Treibhausgaseinsparung eines Biokraftstoffs zum preisbestimmenden Merkmal
EcoPesticides signs licensing agreement with STC.UNM for Microbial Pesticide Technology New Mexico-based company developing pesticides that use naturally occurring microorganisms to control a variety of insect pests
BMEL veröffentlicht neuen Förderschwerpunkt „Nachhaltige Waldwirtschaft“ FNR wirbt Forschungsprojekte ein, die Nachhaltigkeit und nachfrageorientierte Waldbewirtschaftung verbinden
Solar fuels: How close, how real? Could a liquid fuel technology emerge that connects solar PV to the efficiency of electric engines — but, this time with long driving range and near-instant refueling instead of laborious recharging?
EU-Vorhaben “KACELLE” entwickelt neue Technologien zur Bioethanolproduktion aus Stroh Ethanol auf Basis von Lignocellulose: Anlagenbau zur kommerziellen Produktion in Dänemark gestartet
17 July 201416 July 2014 The Biopolymers World Continues to Grow BYLOX bioadditive receives USDA biobased product certification
Composites Evolution and VELOX offer sustainable natural reinforcement solutions Cooperation adding natural fibres based products to current product portfolio for the composites market
SeaWorld taps Coca-Cola breakthrough ‘Plantbottle’ technology to create first consumer cup Big entertainment company to offer first refillable plastic cup made from plant-based materials
The oldest trees on earth Bios Urn give you the possibility to become a tree after death. But how long would you survive as a tree? I mean, have you ever considered how old can a tree be?
Mötley Crue, Poison alert: INVISTA, BASF, and Genomatica team for sustainable spandex INVISTA has introduced the only commercial offering of a bio-derived spandex available globally and for use in a wide variety of apparel fabrics and garments
16 July 201415 July 2014 Erste Ausschreibungen bei europäischer Bioökonomie-Initiative Mit den ersten öffentlichen Ausschreibungen ist am 9. Juli 2014 das erste groß angelegte Public-Private-Partnership zur Bioökonomie in Europa gestartet - Die ersten 150 Mio. Euro des Milliarden-Budgets stehen damit zur Verfügung
First higher-value chemical derived from lignin to hit market in 2021 As lignin supplies rise on the back of growing cellulosic feedstock utilization, commercialization opportunities of up to $242 billion are emerging in 13 select chemicals, says Lux Research
World’s first 3D-printed house is being built in Amsterdam Construction components with built-in furniture printed from rapeseed oil based bio-plastics
Palmölanbau: Plantagen bedrohen Afrikas Menschenaffen Die Palmölindustrie in Afrika wächst - ihre Anbauflächen verdrängen Bonobos, Schimpansen und Gorillas. Verbraucher sollten beim Lebensmittelkauf bestimmte Produkte meiden, fordern Tierschützer
Green sky thinking: Can the world grow enough jet fuel? Future aviation needs sustainable fuels, lightweight composite materials to bring fuel consumption down
15 July 201414 July 2014 Biorefineries present ‘historic opportunity’ to regenerate rural Europe The development of local biorefineries can 'completely reverse' the decline in rural EU communities, writes Rob Vierhout
METEX licenses bio-PDO tech to SK Chemicals Instead of producing its own glycerine-based PDO (1,3 propanediol), France-based METEX decided to instead exclusively license its technology
Additional funding granted to Biobased Performance Materials R&D in the Netherlands Results from ongoing projects were presented at the annual symposium
Kemira OYJ reinforces its global leadership position in pulp and paper chemicals by acquiring AkzoNobel’s paper chemical business Kemira has reached a preliminary agreement to acquire AkzoNobel's global paper chemicals business
AkzoNobel beabsichtigt Verkauf seines Papierchemikalien-Geschäfts an Kemira Kemira OYJ stärkt globale Führungsposition durch den Erwerb von AkzoNobels Paper Chemicals-Geschäft
Marine bacteria are natural source of chemical fire retardants Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine have discovered a widely distributed group of marine bacteria that produce compounds nearly identical to toxic man-made fire retardants
Cobalt, Andritz sign exclusive partnership to integrate biobutanol, pre-treatment processes Exclusive global cooperation and supply agreement for the production of n-butanol
14 July 20149 September 2021 Dr. Derek Lovley joins LanzaTech’s Science Advisory Board Microbial electrosynthesis founder to extend Innovative Carbon Capture and Reuse Platform
Sechs Jahre im Dienste der Industriellen Biotechnologie Ein schlagkräftiges Netzwerk trifft sich zum Jubiläum
Dämmen mit Strohballen wird jetzt noch einfacher Direktes Verputzen und die Dämmung von Außenwänden sind ab sofort Bestandteil der Allgemeinen Bauaufsichtlichen Zulassung
Tetra Pak emphasizes renewable packaging materials in new campaign White paper evaluating “What is Renewability in Packaging and Why Should We Care?”
Scientists watch photosynthesis in action First observation of the molecular dynamics of photosystem II
Forscher beobachten Photosynthese in Aktion Erste Filmszene der molekularen Dynamik im Photosystem II
11 July 20144 August 2014 An efficient and stable star-shaped plasticizer for starch: cyclic phosphazene with hydrogen bonding aminoethoxy ethanol side chains Using rice starch, Finnish researchers have made sustainable, biodegradable polymers that could be used in food packaging
‘Microbe sniffer’ could point the way to next-generation bio-refining Innovative biosensor to screen DNA from environmental samples and isolate the lignin-busting genetic machinery
EU and Industry Partners launch €3.7 Billion investments in the renewable Bio-based Economy Bio-based Industries collaboration to use Europe's untapped biomass and wastes as feedstock to make fossil-free and greener everyday products
Global Bioenergies and Fraunhofer CBP take the next step towards the set-up of the Leuna industrial pilot Next important step in transitioning the isobutene process from a breakthrough scientific innovation into a high-value industrial asset
UPM to become exclusive distributor of Domtar’s BioChoice™ lignin in Europe The agreement takes effect on 1 August 2014
UPM wird exklusiver Vertriebspartner für Domtars BioChoice™ Lignin in Europa Der Vertrag gilt ab 1. August 2014
10 July 20149 July 2014 New Supply Chain Sustainability Program for U.S. Crops Field to Market metrics and benchmarks developed through a multi-stakeholder process to become an important platform
ES-Plastic: Neue MAP-Schale zu 100% biologisch abbaubar Volltreffer gelandet: Biologisch abbaubare Weichmacher machen PLA-Kunststoffschalen geeignet für alle herkömmlichen Prozess-Schritte
AIMPLAS coordinates the research to obtain biodegradable packages for dairy products Big volume of European consume waste - only between 10% and 15% of polyethylene bottles is recycled
Preise für Nachwachsende Rohstoffe verliehen Ehrungen gingen an Biowert Industrie GmbH und Firma Hock GmbH
BioAmber goes ballistic; biosuccinic pioneer inks take-or-pay pact for 3 new plants Vinmar commitment is for 210,000 tons of succinic acid per year when three plants operational.
9 July 20146 August 2014 Hovis Ltd Seed Sensations and Amcor Flexibles contributing towards a sustainable future Amcor Flexibles is proud to be a driving force with Hovis Ltd in the development of the brand new Hovis Seed Sensations bread bag
Development of biodegradable containers for fruit export Developed for the domestic fruit industry, innovative packaging could position Chile as an international benchmark to be much more competitive internationally
Lucintel Research: Global Natural Fiber Composites Market 2014-2019 Trends, Forecast, and Opportunity Analysis, June 2014
