4 November 2011 Bio-based Plastics in the World Capacities, Production and Applications: Status Quo and Trends towards 2020
New study suggests EU biofuels are as carbon intensive as petrol University of Leicester research into greenhouse gas emissions from oil palm plantations provides robust measures now being used to inform international policies on greenhouse gas emissions
3 November 2011 TENCEL® and Lenzing FR® Fibers Earn Prestigious USDA Certification for Sustainability Qualify for BioPreferred Purchasing Program for US Government Agencies and Contractors
2 November 2011 ADM Announces Industry-First Biobased Propylene Glycol USP Facility began start-up operations in late March 2011 with industrial-grade
1 November 2011 Großer Auftritt für eine neue Produktgattung – MeisterWerke präsentieren nadura™ Nadura-Böden NB 400 bieten eine wirkliche Alternative zu Keramik- und Natursteinoberflächen
Amyris Receives Approval for R$ 22 Million Funding from Brazil’s Development Bank BNDES Reaffirms Commitment to Support Innovative Technologies with Financing Support for first Amyris Biofene® Production Facility in Brazil
31 October 2011 SusPack2012 – Conference on Sustainable Packaging – Nachhaltiges Verpacken im Rahmen der Anuga FoodTec 2012, 29.-30. März 2012, Köln
UPM launches a new Composite in which Wood Fibres replace non-renewable raw Material New composite material to be presented the Lahti Plastics Exhibition 16-18 November 2011 in Finland
UMaine Researchers Discover Revolutionary Process for Biofuel Deoxygenation or TDO process to work on cellulose found in any substances that contain cellulose or carbohydrates
Breathable and biodegradable film has packaging potential, says study Total time of biodegradation was five weeks with no significand residue
SusPack2012 – Conference on Sustainable Packaging at the Anuga FoodTec 2012, March 29th-30th, Cologne, Germany
28 October 2011 Kirchen fordern mehr Transparenz bei Rohstoffhandel Entsprechende Prüfung müsse für Unternehmen Pflicht werden
27 October 2011 Pilze als Pflanzenschutzmittel Genetische Forschung an der TU Wien bringt überraschende Erkenntnisse über Schimmelpilze ans Licht – und ermöglicht den gezielten Einsatz von Pilzen in der Landwirtschaft
26 October 201123 October 2013 Vierter Deutscher WPC-Kongress – 13. und 14. Dezember 2011, Maritim Hotel Köln Der europäische Leitkongress der WPC-Industrie!
Feed Value of Ethanol Byproducts Long Underestimated, Says New USDA Report Analysis clearly shows the importance of accurate DDGS accounting
Researchers create transistors from natural cotton fibers Creating transistors from cotton fibers brings a new perspective to seamless integration of electronics
VTT and the MSI combine their unique competencies to a new Center for Bioengineering Opening of the new center on 25th October 2011 in Berkeley, California
Fourth German WPC-Congress – 13. & 14.12.2011, Maritim Hotel Cologne, Germany The European lead congress of the WPC-industry!
25 October 2011 Elmira Release Bio-Based Composites for Mass Manufacture Recent advances in composite materials to focus on principle components for current and future markets
Asian WPC makers eye local markets, but face overcapacity Companies to diversify away from their traditional focus on decking and building materials
24 October 2011 Andolfi wählt Folienprodukt aus Mirel-Biokunststoff von Telles für neue Produktreihe kompostierbarer Beutel Die auf Mvera™ basierten kompostierbaren Beutel sollen der wachsenden Marktnachfrage in Italien gerecht werden
FIBRAGEN: Verbesserte Bio-Werkstoffe aus Flachs durch angewandte Genomik Internationales Forschungsprojekt unter Beteiligung der Hochschule Bremen
Senator Stabenow wants to expand tax break for bio-manufacturers USDA study says more than 100,000 jobs could be created
Synthetic Genomics Inc. and Plenus, S.A. de C.V. Form New Sustainable Agriculture Company, Agradis, Inc. to Develop and Commercialize Products Using Genomic Technologies Agradis Closes $20 Million Series A Financing Round
Plastics Environmental Council to Develop Biodegradation Standard for Plastics Additives and New Certification Seal Biodegradable Additives Play Critical Role in Helping Solve the Plastics in Landfill Issue
Production of biofuel from forests will increase greenhouse emissions New comprehensive study findings are contrary to assumptions and some previous studies
21 October 201121 February 2018 Harper Government Investing in New Market Opportunities for Flax and Hemp Farmers Agriculture Minister announced an investment of more than $100,000 for the Composites Innovation Centre (CIC)
Japan chemical firms speed up renewable R&D through joint venturess More investments made by Japanese companies in other parts of Asia but bioplastic manufacturing to remain limited
20 October 2011 Neue Werkstoffe der CKT auf Basis von Kleie und Stroh Kosten der Compoundierung hochgefüllter NPCs lassen sich deutlich reduzieren
LANXESS erweitert Portfolio um biobasierte Weichmacher BioAmbers Bernsteinsäure aus Zucker-Ethylen soll Phtalate ersetzen
Papico appointed UK agent of leading U.S. bio plastic company DaniMer's hot melt adhesive made from renewable resources
Laurel Biocomposite Develop A Product to Boost Green Content of Plastics New Material sequesters carbon dioxide and does not use toxic compounds during processing
Most Disruptive Innovations in Industrial Biotechnology Identified In New Study, According to IntertechPira Industry to see bio-based products produced at a more competitive production cost than currently possible
Europe is well positioned to spearhead the development of a bio-based economy but must invest in demonstration activities to gain a competitive edge, says new study
LANXESS expands portfolio with bio-based plasticizers BioAmber's ethylen-sugar-based succinic acid to substitute phtalates
Studie: Weiße Biotechnologie ausbaufähig Wettbewerbsfähigkeit der Bundesrepublik Deutschland als Standort für die Fermentationsindustrie im internationalen Vergleich
19 October 2011 Rhodia and Cobalt Technologies to jointly develop bagasse-based bio n-butanol market in Latin America Rhodia and Cobalt Technologies to jointly develop bagasse-based bio n-butanol market in Latin America
18 October 2011 TER HELL PLASTIC GMBH auf der FAKUMA 2011 Neu im Programm: Biobasierte Hochleistungspolyamide von Suzhou Hipro Polymers, PA 6 von Azoty Tarnow und die Rhodia-Werkstoffe PA 6, PA 6.6 sowie PA 6.10
Fuel Line Made of Renewably Sourced DuPont™ Zytel® Nylon Provides Long-Term Resistance to Biodiesel Extruded, monolayer fuel line from Hutchinson already in use on commercial new turbo and multijet diesel engines on several Fiat vehicles
Biobased Chemical Industry Venture Funding Dries Up Wave of IPOs and acquisitions signals mature industry, but new opportunities exist in high-performance biobased products
Bayer MaterialScience Develops Polyurethane-Based Composite Systems for use in Large Windmill Blades Material showed much improved fatigue and fracture toughness properties
New Porcher Greenlite Reinforcements for Advanced Biocomposites Products to be used advantageously in hybrid constructions
17 October 2011 “Giant King Grass is the Lowest Cost Cellulosic Feedstock for a Biorefinery” From VIASPACE Presentation at Biorefining Conference Now Online
BioAmber Wins ICIS Innovation Award for Best Business Innovation Company also was named to the '2011 Global Cleantech 100' annual list
Implications of a rising 2011/12 sugar output for renewable chemicals Brazilian sugar output to fall for the first time since 2005/06
Research: Microalgae as bioreactors for bioplastic production Report to demonstrate for the first time that PHB production is feasible in a microalgal system
14 October 2011 Ausbau der “Weißen” Biotechnologie hat in Deutschland gute Chancen ECO SYS GmbH analysiert Eignung von Standorten und Produkten für den Ausbau der Fermentationsindustrie
Biotechnica 2011: Erwartungen erfüllt Leichter Rückgang an Besuchern zu verzeichnen, dafür war Qualität der Kontakte besser
12 October 2011 Innovative biotechnology is central to a successful Common Agricultural Policy Challenges of feeding a growing population, finite resources, mitigating climate change and encouraging innovation require common effort from decision makers
