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2 April 202425 March 2024

Eco-Products Introduces Compostable Paper Bags and Sandwich Wraps

Ideal for supermarkets, restaurants and bakeries, the new products include a variety of BPI-Certified bags and wraps with no-added PFAS

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When 3D-printed mushrooms make music: Mushroom mycelium as a sustainable high-tech material in speaker construction

A team of researchers at Fraunhofer IWU is exploring another application for mushroom mycelium material: for components in high-quality transmission line speakers, with the aim to enhance their sound even further

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Wenn 3D-gedruckte Pilze Musik machen: Pilzmyzel als nachhaltiger Hightech-Werkstoff im Lautsprecherbau

Ein Forscherinnenteam am Fraunhofer IWU erschließt ein weiteres Einsatzgebiet für Pilzmyzelwerkstoff: als komplexe Bauteile, die hochwertige Transmissionline-Lautsprecher noch besser klingen lassen

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Seeking better control of biocomposites for better, more ecofriendly materials

The variability of the mechanical properties of sustainable biocomposite materials limits their widespread application in industry

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28 March 202425 March 2024

Commission takes action to boost biotechnology and biomanufacturing in the EU

The EU biotechnology and biomanufacturing sector is facing several challenges: research and technology transfer to the market, regulatory complexity, access to finance, skills, value chain obstacles, intellectual property, public acceptance and economic security

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CBE JU boosting the EU’s biotech and biomanufacturing sectors

CBE JU funding supports projects developing and producing innovative, sustainable and circular bio-based solutions across many sectors spanning from bio-based chemicals to food and feed ingredients, from construction materials to packaging

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Biogas: more sustainable thanks to microalgae?

A project involving the Cremona Campus of Politecnico di Milano, A2A and Polo delle Microalghe

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Vorstellung von neuartigen naturfaserverstärkten Compounds für die Verarbeitung im High Speed Additive Manufacturing

Im geförderten Forschungsvorhaben "ECO2-LInE" wollen Forscher des Fraunhofer-Instituts LBF schwere Metallkonstruktionen teilweise durch leichte, naturfaserverstärkte Kunststoffbauteile ersetzen

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Romania provides untapped opportunities for Europe’s bio-based sector and green growth

BIC’s updated Country Report on Romania builds on the first edition released in 2018. It maps out the potential for bio-based growth in the country, highlighting untapped and under-exploited bio-based resources

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Promising environmental degradation of PISOX polyesters

UvA chemists have now developed a strong, heat-resistant plastic that breaks down in the nature after six months. “It’s a different mindset, but plastics with an expiration date make a lot more sense.”

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UvA chemists develop new type of bio-based plastic: “Strong, recyclable and biodegradable”

UvA chemists have now developed a strong, heat-resistant plastic that breaks down in the nature after six months

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27 March 202422 March 2024

Shell Chemicals and Braskem bring certified bio-attributed and bio-circular propylene to the U.S. market

Polypropylene manufactured from bio-attributed and bio-circular propylene will support growing consumer demand for more sustainable plastics

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Epoxid-Prepregs mit Bioanteil

MTM 49-3 wird bei gleichem Qualitätsniveau OEMs und Zulieferern dabei helfen, den Verbrauch fossiler Rohstoffe zu reduzieren und ihre CO2-Neutralitätsziele zu erreichen

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The DEEP PURPLE project – deriving bioplastics out of wastewater

Different companies using wastewater as a source of biomass to make circular, eco-friendly products using Purple Phototrophic Bacteria (PPB)

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Irish agribusiness group ClonBio to invest $500m in US biorefinery

Announcement just one of a number made during Enterprise Ireland’s programme of events in the US for St Patrick’s Day

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Kunststoffverpackungen im Wandel: Aufholjagd bei Recyclingquoten / Trendwende beim Verbrauch

Recyclingquote von Kunststoffverpackungen 2022: +3,5%-Punkte beim privaten Endverbrauch

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26 March 202422 March 2024

Greener ingredients for paints and coatings – The PERFECOAT webinar series continues! 

8 April 2024, 13.00-14.00 CET, online

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Circular Economy Report shows: there are progressions in Recycling, but also hurdles

Especially too much plasticwaste goes to incineration - with an upward trend

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Circular Economy Report zeigt: Es gibt Fortschritte beim Recycling, aber auch Hürden

Insbesondere werden zu viele Kunststoffabfälle verbrannt – mit steigender Tendenz

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The US plans a biomass supply chain for Biden’s biomanufacturing push

New report identifies the US’ raw material potential as well as bottlenecks to scaling the bioeconomy, including the regulation and infrastructure needed to get biomass flowing into industry

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Beekman 1802 Dupe Themselves with Groundbreaking Biotech Vegan Goat Milk

Launches New Shine Free Skincare Range Targeting the Needs of Gen Z

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Paper coating biomaterials derived from anaerobic granular sludge may be cost-effective

A promising new technique may offer a cost-effective, sustainable approach for transforming wastewater into industrially valuable products and help to reduce carbon emissions

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Enviromall Leads The Way In Sustainable Packaging With Launch Of Revolutionary Compostable PLA Bags

Enviromall, a leading provider of sustainable packaging solutions, proudly announces the launch of its revolutionary compostable PLA bags

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25 March 202422 March 2024

Renewable Materials Conference: Six Innovations Nominated and Final Program Available

Three bio-based innovations from Germany and from Sweden, two CCU innovations from Denmark and Hungary and one advanced plastic recycling technology from Canada are nominated for the “Renewable Material of the Year 2024” innovation award

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Renewable Materials Conference: Sechs Innovationen nominiert und finales Programm veröffentlicht

Drei bio-basierte Innovationen aus Deutschland und aus Schweden, zwei CCU-Innovationen aus Dänemark und Ungarn sowie eine Advanced Recycling Technologie aus Kanada sind für den Innovationspreis „Renewable Material of the Year 2024" nominiert

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Strengthening the EU’s bioeconomy strategy with four policy recommendations

From policy briefs to social media campaigns, PROMICON points the way to a sustainable bio-based economy

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Klimaschädliche Schlupflöcher und erwartete Handelskonflikte – EU-Kommission muss Bedenken offenlegen

Die so genannte „Spiegelklausel“ dürfte für massive Handelskonflikte sorgen, denn für den Import von in Kunststoff verpackten Waren aus Drittstaaten sollen die gleichen Umweltvorgaben wie in der EU gelten, damit sie in der EU in Verkehr gebracht werden dürfen

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5 Eco-friendly Swaps You Can Make to Replace Single-Use Plastics

USDA Rural Development bulletin helping find biobased alternatives to reduce the number of single-use plastics we rely on day to day

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Ecoboard: use of agricultural wastes

Boards made from agricultural wastes, are they achievable? Often, mdf and chipboard are made from wood. But Ecoboard has a different approach: it uses agricultural wastes

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Bioökonomie und Zirkulärwirtschaft im Bauwesen

Wie nachwachsende Rohstoffe im Bau verwendet werden - Was bedeuten nachwachsende Rohstoffe in der Baupraxis - Mit einem Vorwort von Michael Braungart

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Can Biocement Help the Air Force Build New Runways in the Pacific?

Innovative biomanufacturing process, where naturally-occurring bacteria convert road salt and an organic compound called urea into biocement

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SCALE Advanced Biocomposites Revolutionises Carbon Fibre Replacement in Cycling Industry

New BIO|Power™ and COR|Power™ products aim to reduce materials costs and greenhouse emissions while enhancing performance

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Influence of drying temperature on coconut-fibers

Studies evalutates tensile behavior and drying tempeture for sustainable fibers

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22 March 202421 March 2024

Bright Future of Cellulose Fibres in Textiles, Hygiene, Construction and Packaging – Conference Shows Top-Innovations

“Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year 2024” award: DITF & VRETENA win with “The straw flexi-dress: design meets sustainability” against strong competition

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Glänzende Zukunft für Zellulosefasern in Textil, Hygiene, Bau und Verpackung – Konferenz zeigt Top-Innovationen

Award „Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year 2024“: DITF & VRETENA setzen sich mit „The Straw Flexi-Dress: Design meets Sustainability“ gegen starke Konkurrenz durch

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Mycelium can help us avoid packaging waste

Research project "Integrated material, process and product development methodology for product life-cycle optimized mycelium-based packaging products as part of circular economy" (MycelCycle) launches - 1.3 Million Euro Funding from VolkswagenStiftung

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Pilzgeflechte können uns dabei helfen, Verpackungsmüll zu vermeiden

Forschungsvorhaben „Kreislaufwirtschaft: Entwicklung einer innovativen Methode zur Herstellung, Nutzung und Recycling von biologisch abbaubaren Verpackungen aus Myzel-Verbundwerkstoffen“ (MycelCycle) startet - 1,3 Millionen Euro Förderung von VolkswagenStiftung

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NGOs raise concerns: Bioeconomy leads to further ecosystem exploitation

New statement from almost 70 Organisations raises serious concerns over the growing reliance on biomass and biofuels as a response to the climate crisis

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Project InFuProts: Anchor proteins keep biocompatible insecticides on leaves even in the rain

Scientists of RWTH Aachen together with the DWI Leibniz Institute and experts from Thailand are going to develop for Vip3A a heat-stable and rain-resistant binding of protein toxins to plant leaves

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Projekt InFuProts: Ankerproteine halten biokompatible Insektizide auch bei Regen auf den Blättern

Wissenschaftler der RWTH Aachen und vom DWI Leibniz Institut wollen zusammen mit Experten aus Thailand anhand des Proteins Vip3A eine hitze- und regensichere Lösung schaffen

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Exploring the development and applications of sustainable natural fiber composites: A review from a nanoscale perspective

This paper first reviews the hierarchical structures of natural fibers, mainly wood and bamboo fibers, highlighting their relationship with mechanical and thermal properties

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Sustainable plastics from agricultural waste

EPFL scientists have developed a sustainable method to make high-performance plastics from agricultural leftovers, turning them into valuable materials

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Nachhaltige Kunststoffe aus landwirtschaftlichen Abfällen

Die Produktion dieser Materialien wird nun vom EPFL-Spin-off Bloom Biorenewables hochgefahren, um sie auf den Markt zu bringen

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21 March 202415 March 2024

Minister McConalogue and Minister Muir launch €9 million funding call under the Shared Island Bioeconomy Demonstration Initiative

The ‘Shared Island Bioeconomy Demonstration Initiative’ will pilot and demonstrate the bioeconomy in action across the island of Ireland, as a key objective of the Bioeconomy Action Plan 2023-2025

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Irland kündigt eine 9 Millionen € Finanzierungsinitiative zur Entwicklung einer inselweiten Bioökonomie an

Die Minister aus Nordirland und der Republik Irland haben eine 9 Millionen Euro Förderung von Innovationen und Lösungen im Bereich der Bioökonomie angekündigt

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USDA Releases Latest Economic Impact Report on Bioeconomy

The report’s findings span seven major sectors representing the bioeconomy and each report seeks to address seven important aspects of the bioeconomy’s contributions

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CARBIOS Active, the enzymatic solution for 100% compostable PLA, added to FDA Inventory of Food Contact Substances

PLA packaging integrating CARBIOS Active is 100% compostable even at ambient temperatures, supporting Food & Beverage brands in achieving their sustainability commitments

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Avantium: Finanzierung des neuen FDCA-Werkes gesichert

80 Prozent des Erlöses aus der Kapitalerhöhung werden für die Fertigstellung und Inbetriebnahme der FDCA-Anlage und der dort genutzten YXY-Technologie an Dritte verwendet, verbleibende Mittel fließen u.a. in die Gewinnung von Glycolsäure und anderer Rohstoffe aus CO2

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Irish bioeconomy foregrounds commercialisation, not just innovation

Even in these early stages, Ireland’s bioeconomy policy has already been distinguished by an emphasis on scaling and marketing biobased products

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National Biobased Products Day reminds us of the importance of biotech

Switching to biobased products can help reduce waste and greenhouse gas emissions. In addition, compostable biobased items help boost soil health and water quality