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14 June 2011

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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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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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

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‘Super Breed’ Of Medicinal Cannabis Developed By British Drug Firm

GW Pharmaceuticals to produce a new strain of cannabis-derived medicine

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Lignol receives approval of key biorefining patent application

Over next year related patent filings to be approved in a number of jurisdictions

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7 June 201115 June 2014

Fourth German WPC-Congress

The European lead congress of the WPC-industry! (13. & 14.12.2011, Maritim Hotel Cologne, Germany)

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Vierter Deutscher WPC-Kongress

Der europäische Leitkongress der WPC-Industrie! (13. und 14. Dezember 2011, Maritim Hotel Köln)

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Zukunft aus Strohhalmen: Europäische Biomasse-Konferenz in Berlin

1.500 Experten diskutieren Novelle des Erneuerbare Energien Gesetzes (EEG)

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JSR To Promote Eco-Friendly Highly Tough Polylactic Acid-Based Bioplastic: “BIOLLOY”

Corporation currently applying for a "BIOLLOY" trademark

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6 June 20116 June 2014

Hemp fibres for Green Products

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Erneuerbare-Energien-Gesetz stärkt Rolle der nachwachsenden Rohstoffe und die Bioenergie-Nutzung

Aigner: Energie muss bezahlbar, umweltfreundlich und sicher sein

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Bloomberg report says biochemical pathway attractive to investors

60 percent, or $2.7 billion, of total private investments made in next-generation biofuels since 2004

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3 June 2011

Umweltschonende Haushaltshelfer

PROGANIC®-Produktpalette von bio.k. ab Juni im Handel

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Breaking Down Bioplastics

Is the Bioplastic Cup Half Full or Half Empty?

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Stover-For-Ethanol won’t hurt corn yield

One ton per acre won't cause significant nutrient loss

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2 June 2011

Kohlenstoffstudie Forst und Holz Niedersachsen

Inventurdaten und Szenarienrechnungen zur Speicherung von Kohlenstoff in Wäldern

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1 June 2011

Bleser: Forst- und Holzwirtschaft steht vor Herausforderungen

Parlamentarischer Staatssekretär stellt Waldmanagement-Maßnahmen vor

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PROGANIC® gewinnt “Design Plus”-Award 2011

Fortsetzung des Preisregens für den erdölfreien Biokunststoff im Rahmen der "Material Vision”

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Novamont and Eni to build €500m biorefinery in Italy

Three stage plan revealed

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ZeaChem Executes Joint Development Agreement with Procter & Gamble

Agreement Will Accelerate Commercialization of Sustainable Bio-based Chemicals

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31 May 2011

Philippines: Calapan City bans plastic and styrofoam

Non-biodegradable plastic bags banned starting July

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PepsiCo elaborates on new green PET bottle technology

An interview with director of Advanced Research - Beverage Packaging for Pepsi Co. Denise Lefebvre

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Kunststoffe aus Abwässern gewinnen

TH Mittelhessen setzt auf Ligninreste aus der Papierindustrie

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Agreement between ITC Limited and NTIC on Biopolymer-Paper Packaging Solutions for Indian Market

Northern Technologies International Corporation and Indian Conglomerate to jointly develop and commercialize Biopolymer-Paper Products

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Compostable bioplastics set for big win at London Olympics

Materials to be suitable for anaerobic digestion after they’ve been used

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Gevo Begins Retrofit of World’s First Commercial-Scale Biobased Isobutanol Plant

Commercial-scale production expected to commence in the first half of 2012

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30 May 2011

Starkes Holz

Forscher der Universität Innsbruck entwicklen Nano-Infiltrationsverfahren

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29 May 2011

Bio-plastic bags trying to change the face of carry bag market

Earthsoul India partnering with Novamont for bioplastic bag supply

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27 May 201118 January 2018

Hiendl Montageprofil System Sortiment erhält Design Plus Award

Verbundwerkstoff aus Polypropylen und bis zu 70% aus heimischen Naturfasern

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BalanceBoard mit Design Plus Award 2011 ausgezeichnet

Herausragendes Beispiel für die Verarbeitung von Einjahrespflanzen

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Hiendl mounting profile system sortiment wins Design Plus Award

Composites made of polypropylene and up to 70% domestic natural fibres

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26 May 2011

Bioplastics – Hot in Italy?

Cereplast, DSM, Roquette, Genomatica and Novamont announced to expand their activities in Italy

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Future EU bio-based economy must be more market driven

Greater biomass use by 2020 starts by removing import duties for renewable feedstock

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25 May 2011

Grüne Gentechnik: Plädoyer der Päpstlichen Akademie soll öffentlichen Dialog bereichern

Nutzung der Grünen Gentechnik sei ethisch geboten

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DIB: Gentechnikfreie Regionen behindern Bioökonomie

Engagement der Bundesregierung gefragt

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Berlin is the meeting point for European process engineers and biotechnologists

8th European Congress of Chemical Engineering and the 1st European Congress of Applied Biotechnology in September

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NNFCC publish series of renewable chemicals factsheets

Factsheets covering key renewable platform chemicals

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European Plastic Films rejects European Commission figures on plastic bags

Plastic bag consumption about one fifth of stated figures