15 December 2011 Study Shows Sugarcane Ethanol Production Causes Air Pollution Burning of sugarcane fields prior to harvest can create more pollution than previously thought
The Coca-Cola Company announces Partnerships to develop Commercial Solutions for Plastic Bottles made entirely from Plants Breakthrough Technologies from Virent, Gevo and Avantium Selected to Reach Global Scale
Project sheds new light on Medicinal Benefits of Plants Researchers studied the genes and chemical composition of 14 plants known for their medicinal properties
Avantium and The Coca-Cola Company sign partnership agreement to develop next generation 100% plant based plastic: PEF Exceptional functional properties make biobased plastic PEF a suitable alternative for future beverage packaging following technology break-through by Avantium
14 December 2011 Neue DERA-Kurzstudie: Biomining bietet neue Perspektiven für Bergbau und Metall-Recycling Ziel ist es, biotechnologische Verfahren zum Metall-Recycling weiter zu entwickeln und in die Anwendung zu überführen
Biodiesel-Nebenprodukt für die Kosmetikindustrie ab&cd innovations entwickelt neues, nicht-fermentatives Verfahren zur Milchsäureherstellung
The Cellulosic Ethanol Debacle Congress mandated purchase of 250 million gallons in 2011 - actual production: 6.6 million
13 December 2011 Lux Research: Bio-based Chemicals and Materials Grow 140% to $19.7 Billion in 2016 Buoyed by consumer preferences, government mandate and corporate commitments, bio-based chemicals and materials will more than double capacity to 9.2 million tons
Cereplast Introduces Three New Technologically Advanced Compostable Resin Grades Offering Improved Properties to the Bioplastics Market All Received Certification of Compostability From DIN CERTCO
12 December 2011 nova-Buchbesprechung: Ganzheitliches Life Cycle Management Nachhaltigkeit und Lebenszyklusorientierung in Unternehmen
Biomass Subsidies Report published Subsidies for burning woody biomass have negative effect on British furniture industry
Renewable chemicals welcome outlet for molasses Indications for 2011/12 point to a record molasses production: most of the growth in Europe and Asia
Making Rubber From Renewables Supply constraints and high prices give a bounce to raw materials derived from sugar
11 December 2011 API Spa invests in innovative machinery and research Company to increase Thermoplastic Polyurethane and APINAT bioplastics production capacity by 15%
9 December 2011 Chemicals and biofuel from wood biomass Aalto university develops method to produce butanol from wood biomass
Neuer Geldgeber für die Pilzgeige Auf dem biotechnologischen Weg zu einem erschwinglichen Meisterinstrument
Neue Weihnachtsbeleuchtung: Hannover lässt’s funkeln Die Weihnachtsbeleuchtung in Hannovers City soll ab 2012 mitwachsen
8 December 2011 Exzellenzcluster UniCat und BASF gründen Gemeinschaftslabor zum Rohstoffwandel Neue Katalysewege für die Chemieindustrie
Kullik & Rullmann vertreibt Trex-WPC Angeboten werden ausschließlich Terrassendielen mit dazugehörigem Befestigungssystem
7 December 2011 Mit Innovationen auch im schwierigen Umfeld erfolgreich Biotechnologie in Berlin-Brandenburg zieht Jahresbilanz
Marktstudie Biokunststoffe in neuer Auflage Marktforschungsinstitut Ceresana Research erwartet Umsatz von mehr als 2,8 Mrd. US$ im Jahr 2018
Biogene Rohstoffe und Flächenkonkurrenz: Effiziente Nutzung von landwirtschaftlichen Nebenprodukten Ausbau von Verbundproduktionen mit der Nahrungs-, Futtermittel- und Papierproduktion sollte Ziel werden
Codexis Introduces CodeXyme™ Cellulase Enzyme Product Line for Biobased Chemicals Cellulase enzyme product line to convert biomass to sugar, enabling cost effective production of sustainable products
Evonik presents PMMA-based WPC Mix with one of the most weather-resistant polymers shows great strengths
K.-o.-Schlag für den Biodiesel? Neue Helmholtz-Studie empfiehlt, EU-Ziele für Biokraftstoffe zu verringern
Researchers explore electroactive medical bioplastics U.S. Agriculture Department Project could lead to a cost-efficient method to produce biocompatible insulin pumps
Gevo Receives Key Patent from USPTO for Efficient Production of Isobutanol Patent estate to grow considerably over the coming months
5 December 2011 Bio-based Plasticiser completes cradle-to-gate LCA Danisco's Soft-N-Safe shows minimal environmental footprint
The European project BIOCORE delivers an important result and reaches a milestone: The pilot scale production of 2nd generation bioethanol
4 December 2011 Nachhaltiges Landmanagement ist ein wichtiges Fundament für Reduktion und Anpassung Bericht zum Side Event unter dem Motto "Adapting NRM in Africa" auf der UN-Klimakonferenz in Durban
2 December 2011 “Chemie kann vollständig auf Erdöl verzichten” Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung geht mit Chemiekonzernen in den Dialog
BioCorr® – Biobased Corrosion Protection at Much Lower Cost! New VOC free material intended for preservation of metals during processing, in storage and transportation
1 December 2011 Wet-green® – Olivenreststoffe für schadstoffarme Lederprodukte N-Zyme BioTec GmbH entwickelt umweltfreundliches Gerbverfahren
Continued bioplastic barrier initiative at Billerud Tenova Bioplastics development division being entirely integrated in Billerud
Second-Generation Ethanol Processing Cost Prohibitive, According to Queens University Study Utilizing corn and sugarcane to create ethanol is putting stress on the potential to reduce dependency on fossil fuels
Sojitz to market and sell Myriant’s succinic acid Myriant currently building a 13,600 tonne succinic acid plant
Successful operation of Uhde Inventa-Fischer’s PLA pilot plant lays the groundwork for industrial-scale plants Full range of applications to be produced, including film and fibre types, masterbatch base polymers as well as specialities
30 November 2011 World Bioplastics to 2015 New Freedonia Study shows World demand to reach $2.9 billion in 2015
Verdezyne Opens Pilot Plant to Produce Bio-Based Adipic Acid for Renewable ‘Green’ Nylon Demonstrates Proprietary Method for Producing Adipic Acid at Lower Costs than Petroleum-Based Alternatives
Biofuels spell opportunity Family of bio-based molecular precursors also to be a source for bio-based commodity plastics, not just alternatives for fossile fuels
Total and Amyris Partner to Produce Renewable Fuels Total and Amyris strategic partnership expanded to accelerate development and marketing of renewable fuels
EU Natex Project presents prototype grit box cover made with natural fibre composite at AGRITECHNICA 2011 Cover made of polyester resin and flax fibres manufactured through cold pressing technique
