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30 June 2011

Bio-based product development offers ‘cradle to cradle’ options

Manufacturing Ingeo produces 60% less greenhouse gases and uses 50% less non-renewable energy than traditional plastics

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29 June 2011

Excellent Packaging & Supply Adds Verterra and Eco-Gecko to Range of Elegant, Single-Use Catering Solutions

Sustainable place settings communicate a strong commitment to the environment

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28 June 2011

OrganoClick Launches Biodegradable Water Repellent, Binder For Cellulosic Textiles

OrganoTex™ to improve mechanical properties of cellulose-based nonwoven

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European Bioplastics condemns US research

Recent US study by North Carolina State University is misleading

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Chopper College and The Composites Innovation Centre to Unveil EcoCycle at BIO International Convention 2011

Bike includes a gas tank and fender made from hemp bio-composite materials

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27 June 2011

Gevo and Toray Announce Commercial Progress for Renewable PET

Toray jointly developed new technology with Gevo to produce fully renewable PET

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25 June 2011

Understanding Biotechnology and Food Safety

Government Regulation Under Coordinated Framework necessary

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24 June 2011

Global biopolymers market expected to grow to 2.4 billion lb by 2016

Bioplastics market is predicted to grow at a five-year CAGR of 22%, despite current drawbacks of high prices and lack of composting infrastructure

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Heinz Ketchup führt in den USA biobasierte PlantBottle der Coca-Cola Company ein

Zuckerrohr-Ethanol als Materialrohstoff reduziert Erdölanteil

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23 June 2011

Treffen der G20-Agrarminister in Paris: Aigner dringt auf schnelle Umsetzung des Aktionsplans “Mehr Transparenz auf internationalen Rohstoff-Märkten”

"Alarmierende Achterbahnfahrt" auf den Weltmärkten bedroht Nahrungsversorgung

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Nestlé looking to the future of bioplastics

Applications of first generation of bioplastics already limited

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Enerkem technology to convert waste into biofuels and green chemicals at new research facility

Advanced energy research facility in Edmonton, Alberta, will lead to more sustainable products

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Public Consultation – Draft OECD Recommendation on Assessing the Sustainability of Bio-based Products

Deadline for comments is 29 July 2011

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22 June 2011

CCI: Baumwollpreise bleiben hoch

Weltweit steigende Nachfrage

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IK-Statement zu einem möglichen europäischen Verbot von Kunststofftragetaschen

Optimierung der Entsorgungs- und Verwertungssystem vordringlicher als Privilegierung von sogenannten bioabbaubaren Materialien

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Uhde und c-LEcta geben eine exklusive Zusammenarbeit auf dem Gebiet der biotechnologischen Produktion von Milchsäure bekannt

Optimierung vorhandener Technologien und Produktionsprozesse geplant

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IK-statement on a possible European ban of plastic carrier bags

Improvements in collection and recycling to be more effective than favorizing so-called biodegradable materials

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Genencor Launches a Market-Leading Enzyme Product to Advance Cellulosic Biofuel Production Worldwide

Accellerase® TRIO Helps Reduce Ethanol Production Costs, Lowers Dosage And Offers Environmental Benefits

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DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products Expands Partnership with IMCD for Distribution of Zemea® Propanediol

Appoints IMCD as Distributor of Zemea® for Australia, New Zealand, Turkey, Poland and South Africa

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21 June 2011

Schritt zum “grünen” Automobil

Forschungsprojekt "Bioconcept Car" startet

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Rotho: Neuer Komposteimer aus Bio-Kunststoff

Container aus Holzfaserverbund für den Privathaushalt seit Mai im Handel

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European Bioplastics elects new Board

Board to continue encouraging political support and to strengthen communication about bioplastics

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20 June 2011

EPA Honors Winners of 2011 Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Awards

EPA has received more than 1,400 nominations and presented awards to 82 winners

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Biobased material part-replaces petroleum derived materials in polyurethane

Battelle licensed soybean-based polyols to Emery OleoChemicals LLC

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19 June 2011

Study: Green products on the shelf

Genencor research shows consumers acceptance to sustainable biobased materials

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16 June 2011

Zukunftsaussichten: Treibhausgas CO₂ sinnvoll nutzen

Biologische CO₂-Bindung war Hauptthema der Konferenz "Vom Treibhausgas zum Wertstoff"

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Agrol® Polyols Approved to Use USDA Biobased Product Label

Bio-based insulation sealants for bins, silos, buildings and livestock

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BCC Research Releases Report on Global Biodegradable Polymers Market

Packaging market predicted to achieve about £1.7 billion in 2016

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Aureos Capital takes US$5.35 million stake to turn Ghanaian plastics manufacturer green

Plan to introduce biodegradable plastics through partnership with Aureos investee company in South East Asia - Investment to fund new recycling plant

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15 June 2011

Nachwachsende Rohstoffe für den Maschinenbau

Polymerwerkstoff der Igus GmbH basiert zu 54 Prozent auf pflanzlichem Öl

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Kongo verbietet Plastiktüten

Immer mehr Länder regulieren den Müll

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The Integrated Biorefinery: the (re) rise of BioPower

New technologies and diversified feedstocks are turning biomass power generation from ugly stepchild to star

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RTP Company’s Glass Fiber-Reinforced PLA Bioplastic Compounds Improve Strength and Thermal Performance

Materials to be considered for much broader use of applications

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14 June 2011

Staatssekretär Bleser: Rahmenbedingungen für eine moderne, nachhaltige Waldwirtschaft in Europa stärken

Europäische Forstministerkonferenz 2011 berät über verbindliche Maßnahmen

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Germany as a pioneer of a sustainable bioeconomy

The Bioeconomy Council prioritises research topics in Brussels

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Coke and Pepsi’s plant-based bottles still damage the environment

Recycling instead of making plant-based bottles to be a greater environmental good

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High-value additives improve processability of biopolymers

Additive manufacturers to develop solutions for PLA to be considered for a much broader range of applications

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New grades of polyamide based on naturally occurring feedstocks

The big Players, their products and applications range

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Genomatica Scales Bio-BDO Production, Achieves Demonstration-Scale Fermentation

On track to show market-leading economics and quality, with partner Tate & Lyle

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Research and Markets: Benchmarking of Lactic Acid and Polylactic Acid in China – 2011 Report

Also containing market demand information of PLA in the past five years and predicts that in the next five years

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Deutschland als Pionier einer nachhaltigen Bioökonomie

BioÖkonomieRat priorisiert Forschungsthemen

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Kunststoffindustrie: Orientierung fort vom Erdöl

Biobasierte Standardkunststoffe zunehmend im Trend

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KraussMaffei Berstorff: Aktiver Verschleißschutz in der Extrusion von Naturfaserverstärkten Kunststoffen

Extruder für hohe Standzeiten und minimalen Verschleiß bei der Verarbeitung von NFC-Compounds

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13 June 2011

Polimeri Europa (Eni group) and Novamont together for Matrìca, a bio-based chemical complex: a new age for the chemical industry

The new Joint Italian Venture has as its mission the designing, building and managing of chemical plants using vegetable oil feedstock for the production of biochemicals (bio-plastics, bio-lubricants and bio-additives for elastomers)

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EcoCradle™ Mushroom® Packaging Wins Prestigious DuPont Award

Protective secondary packaging to resolve complex global challenges

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9 June 2011

Arnitel Eco offers extra performance in bio-based ovenable pan liners

M&Q Packaging Corporation selected Arnitel Eco high performance thermoplastic copolyester (TPC) for new PanSaver ECO product range

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8 June 2011

NRW: Studie benennt Topthemen für die Bioökonomie

Gemeinsamer Forschungsverbund nimmt Fahrt auf

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SKZ: Forschungsprojekt zur Entwicklung Thermoplastischer Vulkanisate aus nachwachsenden Rohstoffen

TECNARO und Schleich GmbH im gemeinsamen Öko-Verbund

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USB-Platten aus Weichlaubhölzern

BMELV fördert Forschungsprojekte für eine zukunftssichere, nachhaltige Werkstoffherstellung aus Holz und alternativen Lignocellulosen

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Energiepflanzen: Anbauprojekt jetzt online unter www.eva-verbund.de

Ergebnisse aus dem Forschungsverbund zu standortangepassten Anbausystemen für Energiepflanzen sollen Entscheidungshilfen geben