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
NatureWorks attracts $150 million equity investment from leading Thailand company PTT Chemical Thailand preferred location for next state-of-the-art Ingeo™ manufacturing facility
The European Commission proposes a new partnership between Europe and the farmers Reformed CAP to strengthen economic and ecological competitiveness of agriculture
MINERV® PHA SC (Sugar Cane): the first 100% biodegradable plastic produced from sugar cane waste is now certified The new frontier in biochemistry obtained from renewable sources, one of a kind worldwide and produced in Italy
11 October 2011 New Global Hunger Index Report Calls for Action to Curtail High and Volatile Prices and Protect the Poor Report indicates growing demand for biofuels one main cause of high food prices
Frost & Sullivan Recognises Rhein Chemie for its Exceptional Product Innovation in Bioplastic Additives Market Superior Performance Characteristics of BioAdimideTM Set to Expand Application Horizon for Bioplastics
‘Ecological Plastic’ Covers 80% of New Toyota ‘Sai’ Interior TMC first in the world to use polylactic acid plastics in mass-produced vehicle
10 October 2011 Bioplastics Usage to Grow 41% Annually Through 2015 Market forces have strongly driven development and early use of bioplastics
8 October 2011 Erste CHOREN-Gesellschaft gerettet Verkauf zweier weiterer Unternehmen bleibt fraglich
7 October 2011 High-level Policy-maker Conference on Biorefineries Final event of EU-funded Star-COLIBRI project took place in Brussels
Michelin team up with Amyris to make tyres from bio-isoprene Goodyear also in joint venture with Genencor to commercialise own bio-based isoprene
5 October 2011 Genencor Promotes Biobased Economy to Address Challenges of Fast-Growing World Population Four key components necessary for creating a biobased economy
Legendary San Diego Design Collective Launches Modern, Eco-Friendly Furniture Line at Sacred Craft Nomad Mobili line to debut with revolutionary asymmetrical surfboard designs
Italian company makes plastic from sugar beet waste Scientists at Bio-on have spent last five years developing a way of turning the molasses into plastics
Europe’s leading innovators compete for EuropaBio’s Most Innovative Biotech SME Award 2011 Winner will receive prize of €10,000 at a high-level event in the European Parliament on November 8th
From turtles to bioplastics World leader in the production of plastics for eyeglass frames to introduce new biomaterial
Can PLA take the next big step? Future will be dextrose from biomass in the form of agricultural residue like corn stover, switch grass, and rice straw
Lidl muss irreführende Werbung für Textilien einstellen Unternehmen darf Textilien aus Lyocell in der Werbung nicht mehr als Naturprodukt bezeichnen
New Study: Lactic Acid & Poly Lactic Acid (PLA) Market (2009-2016) Global Lactic Acid & Poly Lactic Acid (PLA) Market is Growing at a CAGR of 18.7% and is Expected to Reach $3,831.3 Million by 2016
High Performance Lignin trials show promising results in Thermoplastics applications Physical and chemical properties to be compatible with several commonly used thermoplastic materials
Toyota develops yeast for cellulosic ethanol conversion Company to develop algae strains, bioreactor designs and extraction technologies, will look to develop partnerships
LANXESS strengthens commitment to Brazilian automotive sector Country is one of the most successful and fastest-growing markets for LANXESS products
4 October 201123 October 2013 Wood-Plastic-Composites für Stromtankstellen von morgen Hohlkammerplatten aus WPC sollen künftig Stahlkonstruktionen ersetzen
Tirols Erfinder und Designer prämiert Überdachungen aus Naturfasern, tragbare Häuser und Brillen aus Holz: Tiroler Erfindungen wurden Dienstagabend bei der ersten Design- und Erfindermesse präsentiert und ausgezeichnet
Synthesegas aus Biomasse: neue Katalysatoren ermöglichen optimales H2:CO-Verhältnis Forscher entwickeln Shift-Reaktor im Labor- und Pilotmaßstab
Bio-Based Epoxy Resin for Next Generation Epoxy Prepregs Novocard resin is produced with oil extracted from discarded cashew nutshells
Dow Electrical & Telecommunications Executes Development Agreement for Bio-based Dielectric Insulating Fluids Testing and scale-up trials will soon be underway and commercialization is expected in 2013
OECD and IEA recommend reforming fossil-fuel subsidies to improve the economy and the environment "In a period of persistently high energy prices, subsidies represent a significant economic liability"
Starting soon: First comprehensive multi-stakeholder market study on “Bio-based Plastics in the World – Capacities, Production and Applications: Status Quo and Trends towards 2020” Please join the Advisory Board!
3 October 2011 Paramelt acquires BENEO’s adhesives activities JV to bring significant synergies with a strong position in the European labelling market
30 September 2011 Brunel researchers turn crop and food waste into fuel Researchers are proving that food really is fuel - revolutionary pilot project to turn the by-products of agriculture and food processing into biofuel for transport
Ford, BASF Green Up with Auto Industry’s First Castor Oil-Based Foam in the 2012 Focus Ford to concentrate on increasing use of non-metal recycled, bio-based materials whenever possible
Klaus Sommer, new SusChem Chairman SusChem News talked with Dr. Sommer about the future direction and his immediate goals
“Jahrhundert der Biologie”: Doppelkongress in Berlin Biopolymer zur Erdölförderung, Rennwagen mit biochemischem Antrieb, das beste Biotech-Bier aus der Ostsee und mehr
29 September 2011 Nachwachsende Rohstoffe: Bei “Jugend forscht” Köpfchen beweisen BMELV vergibt Sonderpreise 2012
Österreich baut Biotechnologie aus Zwei Jahre nach Grundsteinlegung wurde Universitätsforschungszentrum Tulln am 29. September 2011 eröffnet
Iowa State researchers produce cheap sugars for sustainable biofuel production Innovative method is basing on the pyrolysis of lignocellulosic biomass
Baseball team hits composting home run BASF's Ecovio® bags to be used as liners at all food stands and kitchens at Safeco Field
Stora Enso make move into bioplastics One of the world's largest paper and board manufacturers announce plans to focus on renewable, compostable and recyclable food packaging
Thai PTT looks to acquire unnamed US PLA plant Company already invested $60 mln in Massachusetts-based biotechnology firm Myriant Technologies to study the potential of bioplastics
28 September 2011 Naturfasern verstärkten Kunststoffe FNR präsentiert pflanzliche Werkstoffe auf der Composites Europe vom 27. bis 29. September in Stuttgart
EcoVantage’s Thermally-Modified Lumber Earns USDA Certified Bio-based Product Label EcoPrem products are composed of 100 percent renewable, bio-based ingredients
ZeaChem and Partners Awarded $40 million USDA Grant ZeaChem Will Produce "Drop-In”Advanced Biofuels at Boardman, Oregon Biorefinery
Automated Packaging Systems Introduces New 0.95 mil XD Blend(TM) Biodegradable Premium Film Company designs and manufactures a complete line of void-fill and protective packing systems and specialty packing materials
CEN creates new Technical Committee for Bio-based products Two Mandates received for development of standards covering aspects as terminology, content, life-cycle analysis, sustainability and certification
27 September 201112 January 2017 Renmatix reveals supercritical hydrolysis as lowest-cost pathway to Cellulosic Sugar Kleiner Perkins’ John Doerr, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett, and Amyris CEO John Melo laud company’s novel use of super critical water
Joint BioEnergy Institute Scientists Identify New Microbe-Produced Advanced Biofuel as an Alternative to Diesel Fuel First report of bisabolane as biosynthetic alternative to D2 diesel and first microbial overproduction in Escherichia coli and Saccharomyces cerevisiae
