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26 November 201325 November 2013

New £900m turnover target for biotech sector

Scotland to set a new target of increasing IB-projects in Scotland

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The Chemical Industry will be more and more green and sustainable

The strong message that comes from Ecochem

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Agrobiobase awards: Edition 2013

FLAX TECHNIC recognized for its 100% biobased composite TWINFLAX P-PREG

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GLOBAL BIOENERGIES erhält Förderungszusage über 5,7 Millionen Euro für die Errichtung einer industriellen Pilotanlage in Deutschland

Anlage soll zur kommerziellen Nutzung des Isobutenprozesses bei der Herstellung von Methacrylsäurederivaten Einsatz finden

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Biofuel reform in trouble

MEPs must choose between accepting a weak Council position on control of biofuel or handing the issue to the next Parliament

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Tomato packaging made from tomatoes?

BIOCOPAC : Development of bio-based coating from tomato processing wastes intended for metal packaging

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Ingeo Biopolymer Conference Speakers and Program Announced

The Innovation Takes Root International Conference and Ingeo™ Users' Forum, February 17-19, 2014, in Orlando, Florida, has assembled a world-class roster of speakers and developed an in-depth program covering the latest innovations involving the world’s leading biopolymer – Ingeo

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7th International Conference on Bio-based Materials 2014!

8 - 10 April 2014 at Maternushaus, Cologne, Germany: www.bio-based.eu/conference

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25 November 201324 November 2013

Codexis shelves CodeXyme product for cellulosic fuels, chemicals

Company to wind down its cellulase enzyme program for cellulosic sugar production

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Faurecia previews the future of automotive design at the 2013 LA Auto Show

Significantly advance of the use of natural materials for interior structures

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French supermarket giant launches abattoir-waste biodiesel plant

Plant in Havre expected to produce 75,000 metric tons of biodiesel annually

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MEPs back farm policy reforms

MEPs insist that EU funds go only to active farmers and not to landowners

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USDA economists dig into details of the EPA proposed RFS rule

Proposal could reduce the potential for imports of sugarcane ethanol from Brazil

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Der weltweiten Konkurrenz überlegen – Eiweiße als Superkleber

Deutsch-amerikanische Zusammenarbeit: Millionenförderung für biokompatiblen, umweltfreundlichen und nachhaltigen Superkleber

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Blackbird Launches Clara, the World’s First Concert-Level, Plant-Fiber Composite Instrument

Compact ukulele made of renewable materials offers warm, big sound with lightweight strength of aerospace-inspired composite construction

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Green Dot Introduces New Terratek® WC Wood-Plastic Composite Pellets Optimized for Injection Molding and Sheet Extrusion

Green Dot's Terratek® WC wood-plastic composites now come in a smaller pellet size ideal for injection molding and sheet extrusion. The innovation allows for the use of wood-plastic composites in a wider range of plastics applications from toys to furniture and architecture to housewares

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GLOBAL BIOENERGIES secures a 5.7 million euro grant to proceed with its second industrial pilot in Germany

Global Bioenergies announces its decision to construct its second industrial pilot on the site of the Leuna refinery, close to Leipzig in Germany

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Metabolix CSO Dr. Oliver Peoples to Present Data at Ecochem Conference

Demonstrating the Production of PHA-based Biopolymers and Biobased Chemicals using Second Generation Cellulosic Sugars

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22 November 201322 November 2013

EU beschließt 70 Milliarden Euro für die Forschung

Vom Programm „Horizont 2020“ sollen insbesondere kleine und mittlere Unternehmen profitieren

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Horizon 2020: Experts wanted for biggest EU research programme yet

European Parliament approves €80bn EU research budget

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M&G Chemicals launches green revolution in the polyester chain

Joint-venture with Chinese company Guozhen to supply straw biomass, use lignin by-product to feed a 45 MW cogeneration plant

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Exclusive interview with Sebastian Søderberg, VP Novozymes: “The Bioeconomy reconciles growth, jobs and sustainability”

Il bioeconomista's questions about bioeconomy, with special focus on European policies

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Solarzelle auf Bio-Basis: RUB-Forscher erzeugen Strom statt Biomasse mit Fotosynthese treibenden Proteinen

Photosysteme 1 und 2 effizient in Photovoltaikzelle integriert

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Stanford study could lead to paradigm shift in organic solar cell research

A new study by Stanford scientists overturns a widely held explanation for how organic photovoltaics turn sunlight into electricity

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Tricking algae’s biological clock boosts production of drugs, biofuels

Tricking algae’s biological clock to remain in its daytime setting can dramatically boost the amount of valuable compounds that these simple marine plants can produce when they are grown in constant light

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Novasep appoints Nadege Laborde as president of its Industrial Biotech Business Unit

This internal promotion strengthens the business unit and enhances the Executive Committee (COMEX)

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DEINOVE’s Scientific Advisory Board welcomes Jacqueline Lecourtier as new President

Her experience in the Scientific Management of French Institute of Petroleum (IFP) and then the General Management of the National Research Agency (ANR) will be very valuable in helping to reinforce the strategy and development of DEINOVE

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21 November 201322 November 2013

Unlocking the universe of biobased (and not so biobased) materials

In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, exotic materials are brought from outer space, but in the Digest Cinematic Universe, the most transformative materials are all around you. - Possibly in your trash.

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Polylactic Acid (PLA) Market in Packaging, Textile, Agriculture, Transportation, Bio-Medical, Electronics and Others

Global Industry Size, Company Share, Growth, Trends, Strategic Analysis and Forecast, 2012 - 2020

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Landwirtschaftliche Phosphorrückgewinnung

Forschungsprojekt PhosFarm will organischen Phosphatdünger aus landwirtschaftlichen Reststoffen gewinnen

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CO2-Nutzung als Kraftstoff und Chemierohstoff steht in den Startlöchern

Dynamische Technologie-Entwicklungen – Investoren warten auf Marktanreize

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CO2 is ready to go as a fuel and chemical feedstock

Dynamic technological developments – Investors await market incentives

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Dasani sales push PlantBottle use

Next horizon may be PEF, a bio-based alternative to PET

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Leading global brand companies join with WWF to encourage responsible development of plant-based plastics

The Coca-Cola Company, Danone, Ford, H.J. Heinz Company, Nestle, Nike, Inc., Procter & Gamble, Unilever and World Wildlife Fund launch the Bioplastic Feedstock Alliance

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Research Alliance for the microbial production and application of biopolymers

Aim of research are specialised alginate components for medical product matrices and innovative textile industry

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AMSilk startet den weltweiten Vertrieb von Kosmetikrohstoffen

Erste und einzige funktionelle Seide, die in Kosmetikprodukten zum Einsatz kommt

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AMSilk Starts Worldwide Distribution of Spidersilk as Cosmetic Ingredient

First functional silk tested and approved for cosmetic formulations

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20 November 201320 November 2013

Workshop “WPC zum Anfassen”

Fortbildung im Rahmen des Fünften Deutschen WPC-Kongresses am 10. und 11. Dezember in Köln

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INRO entwickelt Kriterien für nachhaltige Beschaffung von Biomasse

Angestrebt sind Vereinbarungen mit der Industrie zur freiwilligen Zertifizierung nachwachsender Rohstoffe

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Deutsche Umwelthilfe und European Bioplastics: Reduzierung des Kunststofftüten-Konsums wichtige Aufgabe für die europäische und deutsche Politik

Verband sieht Vorteile von Biokunststoff-Tüten nicht ausreichend durch die Deutsche Umwelthilfe erfasst

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Naturex and Galactic combine their expertise to develop new preservation solutions

Anti-microbial and antioxidant protection for manufacturers who are seeking natural solutions

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1st European Conference And Exhibition On Sustainable Chemistry And Engineering Launches

Innovators and young future leaders meeting in Basel on 19-21 November at the first Ecochem

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Novozymes and M&G Chemicals to collaborate on biomass-based plastics in China

Novozymes will supply enzyme technology to the world’s first biomass to glycols bio-refinery to be constructed by M&G Chemicals

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Elevance announces first renewable personal care product lines

100% Plant-Based Elevance Smooth and Elevance Soft Deliver Unique Performance  

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Better batteries through biology?

MIT researchers find a way to boost lithium-air battery performance, with the help of modified viruses

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Avantium announced another breakthrough with its PEF

Avantium demonstrates 100% biobased t-shirts from recycled PEF bottle

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19 November 201319 November 2013

Vilsack pans farm bill COOL provision — Farm bill unlikely before December

CBO: Tweaks to ag programs could save billions

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EPA’s Tinkering with RFS, Corn Ethanol Mandate Will Not Help Relieve Impacts of Artificially-High Food Prices

Feed Food Fairness: Take RFS Off the Menu

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Degradable plastics hit recyclate quality, study claims

Even in low quantities degradable plastic films cause significant, detrimental impacts

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Women to spearhead next ‘Green Revolution’

United Nations calling for new start with massive investments in small farmers