20 May 2011 Composite Technical Services Introduces Polycard XFN Bio-Based Polyols Solvent-free technology from cashew nutshell liquid
Do Biofuels Reduce Greenhouse Gases? A new study fuels the debate over the impact of growing crops for fuel.
Wood fuel – The next commodity? New utility demand for wood fuel may impact paper and even construction industries
19 May 2011 Der Drang zum Produkt: Weltgrößter Kongress für industrielle Biotechnologie Herstellung von komplexeren, höherwertigen Kohlenstoffverbindungen im Visier
Namhafte Unternehmen setzen auf Verpackungen aus Biokunststoff European Bioplastics verzeichnet deutlich gestiegene Nachfrage auf der interpack 2011
Pflanzenzüchtung: Neuer Förderschwerpunkt der FNR Forschungsideen für zukunftsfähige Rohstoff- und Energielieferanten gefragt
Abengoa to sell the CO<sub>2</sub> from its bioethanol plant in Lacq (France) to Messer Initiative will enable Abengoa to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 18%
TRUE Natural Cosmetics is awarded Natural Products Association Certification Strict guidelines set by The Natural Products Association
Conversion of glucose to 5-HMF over solid acid catalyst Opening wide applications in the production of fine chemicals, pharmaceuticals, plastics and liquid alkanes
18 May 2011 Naturfaserverbund im Karosseriebau: Von Baumwolle im Trabi bis Kenaf im Mercedes Umweltfreundlichkeit setzt sich mehr und mehr beim Auto durch
Södra Cell to launch production of DuraPulp Children's chair "Parupu" and lamp "w101" already made of this paper/PLA mix
European Commission asks for ideas on less plastic bag use Average EU citizen consumes approximately 500 plastic carrier bags per year
Staatssekretär Bleser: BtL-Kraftstoffe können wesentlichen Beitrag zur Energieversorgung leisten Richtfest der bioliq-Pilotanlage am Karlsruher Institut für Technologie
Biotechnologische Pflanzenschutzmittel – eine intelligente Kombination von Natur und Technik bio-ferm arbeitet an ökologisch verträglichen Lösungen
Grüne Textilien in der Schweiz: “Bio, c’est chic!” KbA-Richtlinien erobern bereits die Supermarktsortimente
17 May 201112 December 2017 Composites China – WPC Pavillion forciert einen weiteren Boom in der Branche Die Anwendung von WPC zur Bewahrung der Wälder und Alternativer Entwicklungen
ZeaChem Signs Binding Feedstock Agreement with GreenWood Tree Farms to Supply its First Commercial Biorefinery Long-Term Agreement for Production of Sustainable Advanced Biofuels and Bio-based Chemicals
16 May 2011 Holzfasergemisch zur Herstellung von Fußboden-Hartbelägen Kann die neue Technologie Laminatboden ersetzen?
NMSU industrial engineering seeks to expand wood-plastic composites – with chile plant Share Team already investigating other potential local resources for use in WPCs
FNR präsentiert Naturbaustoffe und Bioenergie auf der LIGNA Internationale Holzfachmesse vom 30. Mai bis 3. Juni 2011 in Hannover
Europäischer Kongress “Plant-based Chemistry for 2020” Veranstaltung findet im September in Paris statt
Areca farmers see revival, thanks to bioplastics Bioplastic bags as a packing material for ladoos and gutkas
15 May 2011 Bio-based chemicals to create US jobs Report encouraging the United States to reform chemical industry regulations
13 May 2011 RWE commissions world’s largest green wood pellet factory in the US state of Georgia Pellets of this plant to be shipped from Georgia to Europe
Styrofoam from milk and other developments in biodegradable Polystyrene Foam-like materials hold promise for a wide range of applications
12 May 2011 Biokunststoffe knacken 2011 die 1-Millionen-Tonnen-Marke European Bioplastics präsentiert neue Kapazitätsdaten auf der interpack
Novamont: Neue Papierserie mit Biokunststoff-Kaschierung Alternative zu Verbundverpackungen aus Papier und Polyethylen
Seven packaging predictions for a resource-strapped future Bio-based packaging materials will grow, but not necessarily biodegradable
Bioplastics to pass the one million tonne mark in 2011 European Bioplastics presents data on production capacity at interpack
Bioplastics: PolyOne offering masterbatches based on Dow’s PLA impact modifier OnCap BIO L masterbatches were launched at Interpack show
11 May 2011 Neue Studie zur Entwicklung des Weichmacher-Marktes Nordamerika: alternative Produkte erreichten bereits Anteil von 30% in 2010
Procter & Gamble setzt erstmals Shampooflaschen aus Bio-Kunststoff ein Bis 2015 ein Viertel der Verpackungen auf Bio-Basis geplant
Linde and Sapphire Energy announce deal to co-develop CO<sub>2</sub> management system for algae fuel production Multi-year agreement for commercial-scale open pond algae cultivation
New Molding Compound Terraloy<sup>TM</sup> BP-34001 High Bioplastic Content, Impact Strength, and Heat Resistance Open More Uses for PLA
Ethanol Potential in Giant Sweet Potatoes Enough starch to produce 1,500-1,800 gallons of ethanol per acre
KLM, Danone, L’Oreal and RABO Bank to cooperate with Netherlands’ Biotechnology Industry Association on EFIB 2011 Taking place on 18-20 October 2011 at the Novotel Amsterdam City, Amsterdam
Consumers Never Heard of ‘Biobased’ – But Know It’s Green New "BioPreferred” label - 400 products already submitted
9 May 2011 Verdezyne Closes New Financing Round BP, DSM, OVP Venture Partners and Monitor Ventures Participate in Round
DSM and Roquette to open commercial scale bio-based succinic acid plant in 2012 Annual capacity of 10 kilotons in Cassano Spinola (Italy) on stream in 2012
Consumer Acceptance of Biobased and “Green” Household Products Set to Rise Four in ten American consumers and about third of Canadian consumers already heard term "biobased”
8 May 2011 Jute: Comeback der Naturfaser Automobilindustrie entdeckt die Faser für Innenraum-Bauteile
6 May 2011 Solazyme and Bunge Sign JDA Partnership for Production of Renewable Triglyceride Oils Developing microbe-derived oils utilizing Brazilian sugar cane
