18 March 201313 April 2015 Staatspreis ECONOVIUS 2013 geht an IM Polymer GmbH WKÖ zeichnet IM Polymer GmbH als innovativstes KMU für POLYMERPAPIER®, die synthetische Kunststofffolie auf Biobasis, aus
The European Hemp Industry: Cultivation, processing and applications for fibres, shivs and seeds New report to be first time presented at the 10th International Conference of the European Industrial Hemp Association
Next generation of bio-based binders to be developed with Waterloo partnership Nano-engineered replacements of traditional latex for many applications
Auburn researcher receives National Science Foundation CAREER award to study biofuels Five-year project to improve efficiency in biorefining process for butanol production from biomass
UK reaches 100 anaerobic digestion plants milestone New figures have been published on the official information portal about anaerobic digestion and biogas
15 March 2013 Pyrolyse-Technologie mit “Climate Week Award” ausgezeichnet Nahezu alle 7.800 Biogasanlagen in Deutschland sind potenzielle Standorte für entsprechende Anlagen
EU-Projekt “SPLASH”: Aus Algenöl Garn spinnen Fraunhofer UMSICHT will mittels katalytischem Cracken aus Algen Kunststoffmonomere gewinnen
ZEAL Optics introduces the world’s first and only plant-based lens Bio-based bonding agent replacing petroleum-based bonder
Beyond Alternative Fuels: Biobased Chemicals Deliver Serious Solutions to Utility Fleets Today's Biodegradable Alternatives Do Not Have Tradeoffs in Performance
14 March 2013 Custom Bioplastics to market the new Bio-buddy™ dog waste bag using Cardia’s unique Biohybrid™ technology Company to meet the growing demands for a sustainable pet waste bag with a lower carbon footprint
Camelina on the move: Global Clean Energy Holdings acquires Sustainable Oils Signature camelina developer acquired by GCEH in non-cash transaction, as 2011′s wonder feedstock takes a step forward
Purac and Perstorp in partnership to develop caprolactone lactide co-product Modification of existing resins with biobased PURALACT® lactide adds value to any production chain
Domtar inaugurates commercial lignin production Plymouth Mill to produce BioChoice with wide range of industrial applications
Hintergrundinformation der FNR zu Biokunststoffen Biopolymernetzwerk liefert Erläuterungen und Informationen
Amyris and Firmenich announce expansion of collaboration in Flavors & Fragrances Company's looking forward to consistently providing their clients with high-quality, sustainable, and cost-competitive ingredients
Yissum Licenses to Melodea a breakthrough technology for manufacturing Micro-Crystalline Cellulose composite foams from renewable resources Holmen, a Swedish forest industry group, invests in Melodea
Kansas State University: Researchers building stronger, greener concrete with biofuel byproducts High-lignin ash byproduct to cement can improve, helping reduce dioxid emissions from concrete production
Laurel Biocomposite ramps up phase one production Start of production of bio-RES PE expected to be in April 2013
13 March 20139 September 2021 Kältemittelstreit mit der EU – Daimler setzt auf CO2 in Klimaanlagen Autobauer Daimler will den Streit mit der EU-Kommission über Kältemittel in Klimaanlagen mit einer neuen Strategie lösen. Die Stuttgarter wollen künftig auf CO2 als sicheres und umweltschonenderes Kühlmittel setzen - und bekommen dabei Unterstützung von der Konkurrenz
Profish Doubles up on Sustainability Brand new packaging with Plantic eco PlasticTM trays achieves a new sustainable peak
Fermentation process converts algae waste into lactic acid Biochemical engineering: Waste not, want not
Biodegradable nappies from recycled cardboard Biodegradable nonwovens can be manufactured cost-effectively using a method developed by VTT
The 2013 Winners of 5th annual Sustainable Biofuels Awards DSM wins two Sustainable Biofuels Awards to lead 2013 list
Air Liquide announces expansion in California New 450-ton CO2-facility in Tulare County and increasing of Wilmington plant
Cereplast, Inc. joins Algae Biomass Organization Cereplast issued patent for renewable and sustainable commodities derived from algae
Reaction of EU Agriculture Commissioner Dacian Cioloş to today’s EP vote on CAP reform European Parliament has supported the main principles of the Commission proposals
12 March 201311 March 2015 Economic crises: Impacts on the forest-based sector and wood-based energy use in Austria Sawmill industry plays a vital role in the allocation of wooden biomass in all of the scenarios.
Waitrose look to Ryegrass to make more sustainable packaging BioComposites Centre at Bangor University to lead new STARS project
Fraunhofer UMSICHT: Mit Kohlendioxid zu bakterienfreien Kunststoffoberflächen Neuartige Imprägniermethode erlaubt oberflächennahe und materialeffiziente Einbettung von Nano-Silber
Cellulosic ethanol heads for cost-competitiveness by 2016 Bloomberg New Energy Finance launches survey for improvements in all key stages of cellulosic ethanol production
Agri commodity brokers and biomass traders join forces in BiomassBrokers Cooperation between Marc de Boer and SoyaBrokers to trade bioenergy, biofuels and biochemicals
ZeaChem begins production of cellulosic chemicals and ethanol, advances toward commercialization Facility will prove biorefining process for commercial-scale production
Codexis announces next generation CodeXyme® cellulase enzymes with leading performance Compared to prior generations, CodeXyme® 4 and CodeXyme® 4X significantly reduce the cost of cellulosic sugar production for biofuels and bio-based chemicals
Breville goes green with Cardia compostable Juicer bags for its Juicer Products Agreement is expected to generate strong sales for Cardia
Cooper Tire and Consortium Partners Update Progress in $6.9 million USDA grant to develop guayule polymer for tire applications Natural Biorubber to Replace Petroleum-based Synthetics Without Competing against Food or Fiber Crops
11 March 2013 EuPC + PlasticsEurope: Europäische Verbände der Kunststoffindustrie begrüßen Green Paper der EU-Kommission zu Kunststoffabfällen Aufnahme eines Deponierungsverbots soll europäischen Kunststoff-Recycling-Sektor weiter ankurbeln
AMSilk entwickelt die weltweit erste skalierbare Spinnenseiden-Faser Biosteel® Fasern hergestellt aus rekombinantem Protein zeigen ähnliche Eigenschaften wie natürliche Spinnenseiden-Fasern
Newlight Partners With Biomer To Expand Sales of Greenhouse Gas-Derived PHA Plastics Newlight Acquires the Rights to Biomer Intellectual Property
AMSilk develops world’s first man-made, scalable spider silk fiber Biosteel® fibers made from recombinant protein show similar properties to natural spider fibers
Process for manufacturing acid-resistant biopolymer-lignin-membranes Membranes for low-cost and effective filtration processes
BluCon®-L – lactic acid from lignocellulose Direvo reaches milestone in consolidated bioprocessing of lignocellulose to lactic acid
Metso-supplied world’s largest biomass gasification plant inaugurated in Finland Major step in the company’s target of using mainly domestic fuels for heat and electricity production
Congress again seeks to alter USDA definition of bio-based materials Forest Products Fairness Act of 2013 to include forest products in FB4P
10 March 2013 CJ Bio Aims For Bio-Methionine Plant To Start Operations By 1Q14 Integrated Facility Run in Collaboration With France-based Arkema Company
9 March 2013 Grüne wollen Plastiktüten wegen ihrer Umweltschädlichkeit besteuern Mit den Einnahmen sollen biologisch sauberere Produkte entwickelt werden. Der Handelsverband Deutschland lehnte den Vorstoß ab
Bioplastics: the Italian holistic approach to bioeconomy New regulations in the consumption of disposable bags already provided a number of benefits for the environment
Beta Renewables sees 2015 as boom year for cellulosic biofuels U.S. cellulosic biofuel goals not reached - Beta sees industry stepping up output by 2015 - New players could emerge from eastern Europe