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12 March 201411 March 2014

Research shows foods from GM crops safe, no special labeling needed

Genetically modified crops are an important tool to meet society’s growing demand for food, feed, and fiber

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New Network to Advocate for Biobased Chemistry

The American Chemistry Council helps educate policymakers on how to create effective and workable regulatory programs for the growing biobased chemistry industry

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11 March 201411 March 2014

Innovation Award “Bio-based Material of the year 2014” – the “Top 7” candidates are nominated!

7th International Conference on Bio-based Materials 2014 (8 – 10 April 2014, Maternushaus, Cologne, Germany)

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Green Refinery

Eni Ecofining^TM technology to convert Venice refinery into a biorefinery

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Nylon aus Holzabfällen

BMBF-Förderinitiative „Validierung des Innovationspotenzials wissenschaftlicher Forschung” soll Holzbiomasse zum Milliardenmarkt machen

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Global Bioenergies entrusts Linde with the design of its German pilot plant

Global Bioenergies built its second isobutene industrial pilot plant at the Leuna refinery site

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Biofuels Digest’s 2014 5-Minute Guide

The company portrait of Global Bioenergies

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Invitation to the workshop

Cascading use of biomass – from theory to practice

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10 March 201425 July 2014

Material use – a better option?

A research project analyses the potential environmental and economic effects of increased material use of biomass

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Stoffliche Nutzung – die bessere Option?

Forschungsprojekt bewertet potenzielle ökologische und ökonomische Effekte einer verstärkten stofflichen Nutzung von Biomasse

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EFI-Gutachten kritisiert EEG und Hochschulmedizin

„Das EEG hat als zentrales Instrument der deutschen Klima- und Energiepolitik versagt“

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„Zum Verheizen zu kostbar“ – Möglichkeiten der Bioenergie

Mikrobiologe Prof. Dr. Bernhard Schink von der Universität Konstanz zur Frage, wie biologische Prozesse zur Lösung der Energieproblematik beitragen können

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New EU project to reintroduce legumes in European fields

LEGATO ('LEGumes for the Agriculture of Tomorrow') project to improve competitiveness of European legumes

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Bundesverbundprojekt ELKE – Schlussbericht der Phase III veröffentlicht

Werkzeuge zur Umsetzung von Kompensationsmaßnahmen und zeitgemäßen Landnutzungsstrategien in Deutschland

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KBBPPS & Open-Bio Advisory Workshop on Standardization of Bio-based Products, 7 April 2014, Cologne

Stakeholders for Standardization: Share your input Research on Standardization, Labelling and Communication of Bio-based Products Advisory Workshop, 7 April 2014, Cologne

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Latest policies, strategies and visions for Europe’s bio-based future

The 7th International Conference on Bio-Based Materials, 8-10 April 2014, at the Maternushaus in Cologne (Germany)

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The race to capture, use and monetize waste CO2

Reduce carbon? Rid the world of excess CO₂? Not so fast, buster.

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7 March 20146 March 2014

Kommissionsvorschlag zu indirekten Landnutzungsänderungen löst das Problem nicht

Prof. Dr. Lahl empfiehlt Regelungsalternativen unabhängig von der Zweckbestimmung der Endverwendung des Biomasserohstoffs

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Silk-Based Surgical Implants Could Offer a Better Way to Repair Broken Bones

Study shows that fixation devices derived from silkworm silk are potentially attractive alternatives to metal and synthetic-based systems

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UPM and Metropolia proudly present: The Biofore Concept Car drives sustainable change through innovative use of biomaterials

A vehicle to demonstrate that already today we have a real alternative to traditional oil-based materials

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Majority of EU countries in favour of GMO compromise

Several ministers expressed concerns to re-nationalise GMO decisions in running up against the World Trade Organization (WTO)

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9th Annual Oilseed & Grain Trade Summit to include participation from Informa Economics

A rich content with more comprehensive presentations and knowledge-sharing for Summit attendees

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Launch of BIO-QUED, the European Research Project for Developing Biochemicals from Renewable Sources Coordinated by Novamont

10 partners from 6 different European countries will collaborate to define innovative and sustainable industrial processes for the production of biochemicals from renewable sources

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6 March 201414 March 2015

EU-project S2Biom: Newsletter Issue 1, February 2014

Project activities will be implemented in three individual but strongly interrelated Themes

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Novamont takes majority in Mater Bioplolymer, the joint enterprise with Mossi & Ghisolfi that controls the Patrica plant in Lazio, already partly transformed using Novamont Technology

Company acquires 78% of capital; it may exercise its option to take the remaining stake at the end of 2016

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UN Global Compact: Consultation on the Food and Agriculture Business Principles, Brussels

FAB Principles to articulate common understanding on resources, ecosystem services and socio-economic impacts

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Mit „Farming Intelligence“ zu höherer Wertschöpfung

AUTOMATICA 2014: Serviceroboter in der Landwirtschaft

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Lego Company Looks To Change from ABS Plastic to New Bio-Plastic PLA

The Lego Company is investigating a major change from ABS plastic material to Bio-Plastic. The children’s building blocks have been produced from ABS since the 1960’s. The difficult hunt for a renewable replacement with proper performance is underway

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“Backloading” beschlossen: EU stärkt Handel mit CO2-Emissionen

Der Weg für das sogenannten "Backloading" von 900 Millionen CO₂-Zertifikaten im EU-Emissionshandel ist frei

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5 March 201430 October 2014

Manufacturing a solution to planet-clogging plastics

Wyss Institute researchers find a way to turn shrimp shells into bioplastics

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Wie bio ist die Ökotüte?

Die einen nennen es stolz einen neuen „biourbanen Kunststoff“. Die anderen sehen die Ökotüte und ihre Entsorgung in der Biotonne eher skeptisch

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Basfia succiniciproducens bei der Arbeit

BASF-eigener Mikroorganismus soll Succinity GmbH zum führenden Hersteller von biobasierter Bernsteinsäure machen

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Wood Plastic Composite with PLA

"Fully-compostable" WPCs enter the market

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INM entwickelt in Kooperation mit Namibia nachhaltige Baustoffe aus natürlichen Ressourcen

Projekt NaMiBIND ist auf zwei Jahre angelegt und wird vom BMBF gefördert

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Bambusfaser-Beton

Natürliche Faserverbundbewehrung als nachwachsender Ersatz für Stahl

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Need a water filter? Peel a tree branch

MIT group shows xylem tissue in sapwood can filter bacteria from contaminated water

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Study: EU waste could provide 16 percent of road fuel by 2030

Findings are based on conclusions of an expert panel with direct experience in advanced biofuel technologies

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4 March 20143 March 2014

Eco BooGlue für Holzersatz aus Bambusfasern

Biobasierter Klebstoff ersetzt konventionelle Bindemittel

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Study Finds Two Biodegradable Mulches to be Suitable Polyethylene Alternatives

Deterioration of Three Potentially Biodegradable Plastic Mulches Before and After Soil Incorporation in a Broccoli Field Production System in Northwestern Washington

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Starch processors save cash with new enzyme

Novozymes LpHera® boosts yields during liquefaction while securing significant chemical, water and energy savings.

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Holzersatz: Jüngste Entwicklungen zur Reduzierung des Holzbedarfs

Innovative Materialien schonen die Ressourcen

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Biokraftstoffe aus Abfällen

Europas Müll könnte zwölf Prozent des Spritbedarfs decken

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WO Interior produziert Lino Akustik aus natürlichen Rohstoffen

Geräuschabsorbierende Linoleumplatte für den Möbelbau

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Ply Project – Neuer Verbundwerkstoff von Kenichi Sato

Flexibles Verbundmaterial aus Sperrholz und PE-Schaum

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3 March 201426 May 2014

Glycix, the biodegradable thermoset polymer that will conquer the world

Researchers were looking for a biofuel and developed a bioplastic

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Giant grass boosts biofuel yield 12-fold

Miscanthus found as leaving current corn ethanol production levels far behind

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Lignocellulose has huge potential for the production of bioplastics

Wageningen UR Food & Biobased Research studies the process from lignocellulosic feedstock to lactic acid

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Benefits of GE Crops Highlighted in USDA Report

Farmer adoption of GE crops is associated with time savings, lower insecticide use, and more conservation tillage, according to a new USDA study

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The global production of bioplastics will be able to grow by 400% in 2016

As Mr. Miguel A. Sibila states, researcher of the Department of Sustainability and Industrial Valorisation of AIMPLAS, bioplastics are a big potencial business

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Biomaterialien mit steuerbarer Elastizität

Muschelfäden weisen den Weg zu künftigen Innovationen