11 February 201410 February 2014 Avantium nears launch of PlantBottle competitor Avantium is working on development and commercialization of PEF, a bio-based alternative to PET, for beverage and food containers
2013 stand im Zeichen des Hanf Gleich mehrere Umweltpreise wurden 2013 an das tech2b Start-up NAPORO, einem innovativen Hersteller von Hanf-Dämmstoffen vergeben
10 February 201411 February 2014 Kia Soul EV earns world automotive industry’s first UL Environment Validation for Bio-based Organic Carbon Content Kia Soul EV achieves UL Environment Validation for Bio-Based Organic Carbon Content for 10% of its interior plastic
Oxea launches bio-based plasticizer range “Oxblue” Oxea expands its broad product portfolio of phthalate-free plasticizers with its new bio-based products Oxblue DOSX (dioctyl succinate) and Oxblue ATBC (acetyl tributyl citrate)
New industrial biotechnology innovation centre to create 1500 jobs A new innovation centre for industrial biotechnology is forecast to increase IB related turnover to up to £3 billion by 2030, create 1500 jobs within five years and put Scotland at the forefront of a global transformation
Industrial Hemp Research to be a Reality Growing industrial help for research purposes will be legal in some states of the United States soon
Bio für die Extrusion DSM bringt jetzt ein Polyamid 410 der biobasierten Ecopaxx-Reihe mit hoher Viskosität auf den Markt
7 February 20146 February 2014 Günstigeres Hochleistungsmaterial aus natürlichen Stoffen Ein Team mit Freiburger Wissenschaftlern entwickelt ein neues Verfahren zur Herstellung von Carbonfasern
A commercially viable 100 percent plant-based PET bottle may be near For Michael O. Okoroafor, it's not a matter of if, but a matter of when
Positive Prognose für Biokunststoffe Umsatz wird sich verdreifachen - Ceresana Research prognostiziert wachsenden Weltmarkt für Biokunststoffe
Plastikmüll sinnvoll bekämpfen Einsatz von Biokunststoffen von Metabolix zur Abfallvermeidung in der Landwirtschaft
6 February 20145 February 2014 Senate approves Farm Bill conference report On Feb. 4, the U.S. Senate approved the conference report for the 2014 Farm Bill by a vote of 67 to 32
Farm Bill Will Open Opportunities in Renewable Chemicals and Biobased Manufacturing Senate has decided to open the support programs for renewable chemicals
Estimating GHG Emissions from Proposed Changes to the Renewable Fuel Standard through 2022 Statute to establish nested Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs) for use of cellulosic biofuels, biomass-based diesel, and unspecified advanced and conventional renewable fuels
Saarbrücker Biotechnologen entwickeln Kunststoff aus nachwachsenden Rohstoffen BMBF fördert Forschungsprojekt zur vollständig biobasierten Gewinnung von Adipinsäure aus Abfallstoffen
Kia Soul EV* erhält Siegel für hohen Anteil an Bio-Materialien Prüforganisation UL Environment bescheinigt dem Elektroauto, dass 10 Prozent der Innenraum-Kunststoffe aus nachhaltigen Quellen stammen
Commercial Production at World’s Largest Scale Bio-Succinic Acid Plant in 2015 Mitsui and BioAmber agree to design annual production capacity of 30,000 tons of bio-succinic acid
Insect Diversity is Abundant in GM Maize Fields New study published: "Comparative Diversity of Arthropods on Bt Maize and Non-Bt Maize in two Different Cropping Systems in South Africa"
Kongress-Dokumentation: 5. Deutscher WPC-Kongress 2013 Alle Kongressvortäge (PDF) stehen nun im Shop für Sie bereit
Congress-Document: 5th German WPC Conference 2013 All presentations (PDF) are available for 150 EUR (net)
Survey on bottlenecks and barriers for the bio-based economy Give your input to improve the market uptake of bio-based products
Food security hindered by seed market dominance, MEPs warn The EU seed market is dominated by a few large seed businesses rather than a diverse range of smaller companies, which has implications for the continent’s food security, says a report commissioned by European Parliament Green group
Solazyme Announces U.S. Commercial Production of Renewable™ Algal Oils at Iowa Facilities Sale of TailoredTMoil products in the North American market is launched
4 February 20144 February 2014 Ceresana veröffentlicht neuste Auflage der Marktstudie zu Biokunststoffe Globaler Verbrauch steigt jährlich um 18,9%
Farm bill would allow hemp cultivation in some states Colorado Rep. Jared Polis is hoping a provision he helped author in the farm bill will help his state become a center for the cultivation and study of industrial hemp
First Industrial Production For Renewable 5-HMF Commercial-scale production of the high-purity renewable platform chemical, 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) has started at the Biochem-1 facility operated by AVA Biochem in Muttenz, Switzerland
Industrielle Biotechnologie: BMEL fördert europäische Forschungsprojekte 5. gemeinsame Bekanntmachung des ERA-IB-2 mit Beteiligung BMEL über die FNR
Cellulac: Milchsäure-Anlage in Irland geplant Nutzung von Brauerei- und Brennerei-Abfällen als Grundstoffe sollen Produktionskosten reduzieren
3 February 201411 March 2014 KIT entwickelt neues Verfahren zur industriellen Herstellung der Plattformchemikalie 5-HMF – Anlage der AVA Biochem nimmt Produktion auf Wissenschaftler wollen weitere Einsatzgebiete für Biomassen als auch für deren Ertragspotenziale eruieren
Toray plans bio-based polymer transition Company to change to biobased polymers for its polyester fiber production
Sandwichstrukturen aus nachwachsenden Rohstoffen für spezifische klimatische Milieus Verbundprojekt mit Fraunhofer evaluiert NFK sowie Schaumkerne aus epoxidiertem Leinöl
INM entwickelt in Kooperation mit Namibia nachhaltige Baustoffe aus natürlichen Ressourcen In einem gemeinsamen Projekt wollen die Forscher aus dem Saarland und Afrika Kleber entwickeln, die sich aus natürlichen Ressourcen gewinnen lassen und die Entwicklung nachhaltiger Baumaterialien ermöglichen
Natürliche Faserverbundbewehrung als nachwachsender Ersatz für Stahl Forscher am Construction Research Center in Singapur entdecken Bambus als hochfeste organische Baualternative
Farm Bill Energy Title Will Support Employment Opportunities in Renewable Energy and Chemicals "A good bill that will drive the growth of America’s 21st Century bio-based economy"
Creating Bioplastics from Wastewater: Inauguration of pilot plant in Leeuwarden Joint initiative of the Swedish company AnoxKaldnes, KNN Bioplastic, the Province of Friesland and Friesland Water Authority
Sugar and starch producers cash in on bioplastics Food packaging boasts the largest share in the total plastics market and has the greatest opportunity in terms of volume sales, according to Rabobank
Eco-packaging alliance takes a bite out of US market Vegware and Berkley Square have announced an alliance which will boost their share of the eco packaging sector in the US
31 January 201431 January 2014 Unlikely bedfellows in biofuel debate Industry and green groups are furious about the European Commission's plan to scrap biofuel targets
NOK 18.8 million from NFR Borregaard snags $5 million in support for biobased innovation projects in lignin, cellulose
It’s 2014: Feel the pressure, turn up the heat, and get cracking Hydrotreating, catalytic cracking, pyrolysis, metathesis, supercritical, and catalytic reforming
30 January 201411 January 2018 7th International Conference on Bio-based Materials 2014: Preliminary programme online 8 - 10 April 2014, Maternushaus, Cologne, Germany
Europaweit Nährstoffkreisläufe nachhaltig und kostengünstig nutzen Forschungsprojekt "BioRefine" bringt internationale Partner zusammen
Spinnenseide für Brustimplantate: Neue Beschichtung senkt das Risiko medizinischer Komplikationen Forschergruppe entwickelt dünne Haut aus biotechnologisch hergestellten Spinnenseidenproteinen
House-Senate Negotiators Announce Bipartisan Agreement on Final Farm Bill Bill Reforms Agricultural Policy, Reduces Deficit, Grows Economy
29 January 201428 January 2014 Bioraffinerien – Klassifikation und Nachhaltigkeitsbewertung Neue VDI-Richtlinie ab Februar 2014
AMSilk Advances Silicone Breast Implant Coating New research paper about the coating of silicone implants with recombinant spider silk
