17 February 201417 February 2014 MEPs want binding 2030 goals for CO2 emissions, renewables and energy efficiency Mandatory targets by 2030: a 40% cut in CO2 emissions, a 30% target for renewable energy and a 40% target for energy efficiency
Material innovations – biobased low-density polyethylene Braskem produces 30 kilo tonnes of bio-based LDPE for plastic packaging and film annually
14 February 201414 February 2014 European Bioplastics announces 9th European Bioplastics Conference Innovative force and dynamic growth: The European bioplastics industry assumes key role on Europe's way to true resource efficiency
European Bioplastics kündigt 9. European Bioplastics Konferenz an Innovative Kraft und dynamisches Wachstum: Europäische Biokunststoffbranche übernimmt Schlüsselrolle auf Europas Weg zu wirklicher Ressourceneffizienz
DBFZ beteiligt sich an EU-Forschungsvorhaben zu Verwertungsmöglichkeiten von Glycerin Forschungsvorhaben "Glycerol Biorefinery Approach for the Production of High Quality Products of Industrial Value (GRAIL)" gestartet
ADM invests $25M in Rennovia: the complete story 20% lower capital, 30% lower raw materials, 15% lower utilities, 30% lower manufacturing – vs petroleum
Multitalent: Bio-Kläranlage, Lebensraum und Baumaterial Rohrkolben mit DBU-Förderung für nachhaltige Landwirtschaft und ökologisches Bauen entdeckt
Microbial Manufacture Peter Trimble mixes urine and sand to form mineral composits at biological temperatures
13 February 201412 February 2014 ADM Invests in Rennovia, Inc. Companies will work together on portfolio of bio-based chemical products
Integrierte Bioraffineriekonzepte ERA-NET-Bioenergy-Aufruf zur Einreichung europäischer Forschungsprojekte
Third industrial revolution to drive green chemistry adoption The global green chemistry market is expected to become $ 98.5 billion by 2020, presenting huge opportunities for Indian companies using green principles to produce chemicals
Versalis and Elevance Partner in Green Innovation for Premium Applications MoU to jointly develop bio-chemicals from veg oils
12 February 201412 February 2014 Evolva kündigt Zusammenarbeit mit L’Oréal an Neuartiger biosynthetischer Produktionsweg mit breitem Anwendungsbereich in der Kosmetikindustrie
BCGS supports local businesses New grants scheme to help Yorkshire and Humber SMEs invest in innovative green technologies
Carbon fiber from renewable non-food-based feedstocks such as agricultural residues and woody biomass Energy Department Announces $12 Million for Technologies to Produce Renewable Carbon Fiber from Biomass
Ceresana Research: Marktstudie Butanol Neuster Marktreport verzeichnet weltweit gestiegenen Butanol-Verbrauch
11 February 201410 February 2014 Joint news release Magna and bio-on enter cooperation Exclusive agreement to advance R&D on bio plastics for the automotive industry
Green PBS potential investigated in EU project Bio-based polybutylene succinate (PBS) as a food packaging material is being investigated as part of an EU project
Mitsubishi Chemical Develops New Grade of Bio-based Engineering PlasticDURABIOTM for Automotive Touch Panels New material features excellent optical properties and high resistance to heat and humidity
cellulac: Plans for sustainable lactic acid production in converted brewery Up to 100,000 t/y output from Irish facility
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
