28 March 2012 Kabelbaumstecker aus Biokunststoff zertifiziert Molex erhält die Umweltzertifizierung UL- ECV
Sandler targets vacuum cleaner bag market Nonwovens offer advantages like higher suction power, better moisture resistance
BIO Announces Novozymes CEO and President Steen Riisgaard as its 2012 George Washington Carver Award Recipient A balance between better business, a cleaner environment and better lives
The BioBusiness Alliance of Minnesota Releases Roadmap for Minnesota’s Advanced Biofuels and Biobased Chemicals Industry Perfect position to lead growth of the advanced biofuels and biobased chemicals industry
Bundesregierung: Weiße Biotechnologie immer bedeutender Schrittmacher auf dem Weg zu einem Wirtschaften auf der Basis biologischer Ressourcen
27 March 2012 DaniMer to Display Renewable Hot melt Adhesives for Packaging at NPE 2012 Product presentation relating to the packaging industry, including renewable hot melt adhesives (RHMAs) and renew film resins
Codexis Awarded Biofuels Enzyme Patent Patent is cornerstone for company’s cellulosic biofuels program
EuropaBio/Ernst & Young report highlights need for European governments to ensure that R&D is converted into new business, new products and additional jobs Ensuring an attractive environment for investors and biotech entrepreneurs
Jet fuel from cellulosic sugars pass tests Successful conversion of cellulosic pine tree sugars to drop-in hydrocarbon fuels within the BIRD Energy project
BioAmber Produces Bio-based 1,4-Butanediol (1,4-BDO) Production campaign converts multi ton quantities of bio-succinic acid into bio-based 1,4-BDO
9th International Conference of the European Industrial Hemp Association (EIHA) Don't miss the biggest event on industrial hemp in 2012
25 March 2012 Rohstoffe vom Acker – Biokunststoffe auf pflanzlicher Basis Als Energielieferanten sind nachwachsende Rohstoffe derzeit viel im Gespräch, als Ausgangsstoffe für die Industrie eher weniger
Akku aus Papier-Abfällen Forscher haben einen Energiespeicher konstruiert, dessen Grundlage aus billigen Abfällen der Papierherstellung besteht
23 March 2012 Neues Buch zum Thema biobasierte Verbundwerkstoffe erschienen Präsentation auf der JEC Europe in Paris
New Funding For Biomass Research & Development Project focused on the development of advanced biofuels, bioenergy and high-value biobased products
Firms report progress in PLA recycling Recycling of acidic polylactic acid (PLA) bio-plastics - a way in the right direction
22 March 2012 Obama Administration Announces New Funding for Biomass Research and Development Initiative Research to advance next generation biofuels and renewable energy technologies
Avantium and Danone sign development partnership for Next Generation bio-based plastic: PEF Danone Research joins the development of 100% bio-sourced PEF bottles for water
Administration Initiative Targets Biofuels, Bioenergy, Biobased Products $ 35 Million to support the research, development and demonstration for the improvement of biomass raw materials and their supply
21 March 201225 July 2014 Innovationspreis Biowerkstoff des Jahres 2012 auf dem Kölner Biowerkstoff-Kongress verliehen Faserformteile aus Rohrkolben-Schilf setzten sich gegen ihre starke Konkurrenz durch
Gemeinsame Erklärung für Nachhaltige Bioenergie in Mitteleuropa unterzeichnet Krönende Abschlusskonferenz des EU-Projektes 4Biomass
2012 Biomaterials Innovation Prize awarded at the Cologne Biomaterials Congress Fibre mouldings made from cattail (Typha) prevailed against their fierce competition
Tennant Company Introduces Plant-Based, Sustainable Urethane Coatings to Protect and Add Durability to Floors Eco-ITS ™ urethane bio-based coatings enable sustainable solutions with 50% less petroleum-based chemicals
Renewables attracting investment interest from pension fund owners Renewable energy is an attractive alternative to government bonds for pension funds, family offices and insurance groups
First composting certification network coming soon The broader line-up of certifiers creates several benefits for both the bioplastics industry and the consumer
20 March 2012 Verbio: Weltweit erste Strohverarbeitungsanlage zur Biomethanproduktion Grosses Potenzial für Biokraftstoff der 2. Generation
Gräser als Energieträger: Neue Züchtungen im Qualitäts- und Kosten-Check Vielfalt rauf, Kosten runter
Sulzer Chemtec and Purac jointly developed a new PLA polymerization process to improve costs and PLA heat resistance Customer test phase ready since the beginning of the year 2012
19 March 2012 Baustart des WELTEC-Biogasparks in Arneburg Nachhaltigkeits-Konzept beinhaltet die Nutzung nachwachsender Rohstoffe von 30 landwirtschaftlichen Betrieben
Purac pipes up for Thai bioplastics plant More than 30km of pipework has been installed by Hertel Willich
What should be done about plastic bags? What are the options for addressing the problem and where have they been tried?
NatureWorks licenses Metabolix technology for bio-based polylactic acid-based blends Metabolix grants PLA-related patent license to NatureWorks
Bio-Zahnbürste soll sich vollständig kompostieren lassen Eine Zahnbürste mit einer Lebensdauer von fünf Tagen
18 March 2012 Coca Cola reveal that running fleet on biogas could reduce costs as well as emissions Biogas fuelled vehicle reduce well-to-wheel greenhouse gas emissions by an estimated 50.3 per cent
16 March 2012 BASF: Pilotprojekt mit kompostierbaren Bioabfalltüten in Berlin erfolgreich abgeschlossen Luftdurchlässige Ecovio-Tüten zersetzen sich vollständig zu Kohlendioxid, Wasser und Biomasse
Umweltzeichen für Colop Stempelerzeuger mit dem österreichischen Umweltzeichen für seine "grünen" Stempelprodukte ausgezeichnet worden
Network gives boost to composting certification for bioplastics The first certification network for compostable bioplastic products
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Highlights New Job Creation Opportunities for Agriculture and Manufacturing through Development of Biobased Products Recent Presidential Action Would Give Companies Making Products Using Agricultural Materials Federal Procurement Preferences
15 March 2012 Naturfaserpellets für Spritzguss und Extrusion Projektpartnern gelang die Herstellung von industriegerechten und bedarfsorientierten Naturfaserpellets
14 March 2012 Kiverdi, Inc. Wins Top Honors For Its Innovative Approach to Producing Sustainable Chemicals From Carbon-rich Waste Kiverdi CEO Lisa Dyson accepted the 2012 Sustainable Biofuels Award at the World Biofuels Markets Congress & Exhibition
Plexiglas® Rnew Bio-based Acrylic Resins from Arkema Surpass Performance of Traditional PMMA Products Arkema will introduce the technology behind the newly developed bio-based resins alloys at the upcoming BioPlastek 2012 Forum
Huge Potential for UK Bio-Based Economy The UK should grasp the opportunity to use bioscience to drive growth, jobs and wellbeing
Innovationspreis Biowerkstoff des Jahres 2012 auf dem Kölner Biowerkstoff-Kongress verliehen
