23 February 2011 Coca-Cola and Heinz Announce Landmark Partnership to Expand Use of Innovative PlantBottle™ Packaging Heinz Ketchup to convert all 20 oz bottles in the U.S. this summer
It’s Easy Being Green: Bioplastic-tastic Sources of bioplastics are diverse, but the benefits are similar
CSM and Indorama Ventures in Alliance Discussion for PLA Manufacturing facility in Thailand to be raised to 100,000 tons per annum
22 February 2011 First International Conference on Sustainable Development of Plastics in India PlastAvenues Summit 2011 - A must attend conference for plastics and polymer Industry
OKI Introduces Bioplastic in Printers and MFPs Part Use of bioplastic in 1.1 million printers and MFPs reduces CO2 emissions by three tons annually
Grüne Gentechnik: Arbeitspapier für nationales Anbauverbot Die Zulassung von gentechnisch veränderten Pflanzen wie Mais sorgt auf europäischer Ebene immer wieder für Streit
Consortium explores bioplastics potential More and more corporations are looking into how they can use more of them
Masterbatch for Use in PLA for Film and Sheet Increases Impact Strength 10 to 20 Times while Providing Excellent Clarity Formulated with Biostrength® impact modifier from Arkema, Inc. and carrier polymers consisting of Ingeo® PLA from NatureWorks LLC
Green Chemical Technologies Means for Zero-Waste Production Distilled residues can be utilized in a number of usages in bio-processing as well as in construction
Conference: Kraft Foods, PolyOne, BASF, NatureWorks, Dow Corning and more at "Plastics & BioPlastics Modification: Additives, Compounding & Coatings"
21 February 2011 “PlantBottle” von Coca-Cola bald auch in Deutschland? Konzern will seine Kunststoffflaschen nachhaltiger machen
Pro-Tech Tirol wächst mit Biokunststoffen 1.500 Tonnen Biokunststoff aus Zuckerrohr, Sonnenblumenöl, Maisstärke, Kartoffelstärke oder Zellulose
New Epichlorohydrin via Glycerol Plant One of the biggest ECH-EF plants in the world to be established in Tangshan
Zoë b Organic Selects Mirel Bioplastic for World’s First Line of Biodegradable Beach Toys New Line of Beach Toys Made with Mirel to Be Available in Spring 2011
18 February 2011 nova-Review: Books about Biotechnology Important references of Biorefineries over the last years
USDA proposes reform to loan guarantees for advanced biofuels Bond market now better able and more willing to participate in advanced biofuel project funding
17 February 2011 Bundesministerin Aigner für Anpassung der Biogas-Förderung Konferenz berät über Neugestaltung des Erneuerbare-Energien-Gesetzes
DuPont to Expand Agricultural Research Program Proposed $50 Million Delaware Investment in Advanced Soybean Genetics Supports Company Strategy to Increase Food Productivity for a Growing Global Population
16 February 2011 Myriant Technologies and Davy Process Technology Join Forces to Integrate the Myriant Bio-Based Succinic Acid and Davy Butanediol Technologies to Offer a Renewable and Bio-Based Butanediol Product
Clariant plans acquisition of Süd-Chemie AG Cooperation to focus on innovation and growth in emerging markets
Novozymes sucht zweites Standbein im Biobusiness Kauf der EMD-Agrosparte des Chemiekonzerns Merck KGaA erlaubt neue Wachstumsziele
Clariant AG plant Erwerb der Süd-Chemie AG Zusammenarbeit soll Forschung in den Zukunftsmärkten Neue Materialien und Biotechnologie stärken
15 February 2011 RAMPF Giessharze stellt neue Kunststoff-Generation aus Bio-Polyolen vor Bio-Kunststoffe von RAMPF für das Auto der Zukunft
Zwei plus zwei für innovativen Pflanzenschutz Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung fördert deutsch-indisches Pilotprojekt
Industriekoffer aus FKuR-Biokunststoff "Xtrabag" und "Maxibag" der Gregor Hofbauer GmbH treffen Marktlücke
Coca-Cola says biodegradable packaging ‘not a viable option’ New report from Zenith International finds not all manufacturers to agree with
LANXESS: Erweitertes Engagement für den Einsatz von Rohstoffen auf biologischer Basis Exklusiver Liefervertrag mit US-Unternehmen Gevo geschlossen
14 February 2011 Turbospaltung von Zellulose durch Kuhmagen-Mikroben möglich? Forschungsprojekt isoliert Bakteriengene aus dem lebenden Organ
OPXBIO Rapidly Achieves BioAcrylic Commercial Goals Pilot Scale Results Confirm Sustainable Business Profit Opportunity
Kunststoff-Cluster: Kooperationsprojekt – Neue Katzentoilette mit Biokunststoff-Streu Besonders wirtschaftlich, umweltfreundlich und leicht zu handhaben
Method and Segetis form a partnership to deliver enhanced cleaning products Tub and Tile cleaner to Hit Store Shelves in March
11 February 2011 Alberdingk Boley: Neues 100%-Polyol auf Basis nachwachsender Rohstoffe für aliphatische PU-Systeme Lichtstabile Beschichtungen im Innen- und Außenbereich
EU-Project UltraFibre Ultrasonic and Plasma treatment for the clean, continuous, high volume production of high quality natural fibres for the SME natural fibre composite sector
INEOS Bio JV Breaks Ground on 1st Advanced Waste-to-Fuel Commercial Biorefinery in U.S. $130 million facility to produce ethanol and renewable power from waste; major first step in INEOS Bio global licensing strategy
European Bioplastics Announces 6th European Bioplastics Conference Leading business forum to take place on 22/23 November 2011 at the Maritim proArte Hotel in Berlin
4. “Lehmbau Regeln” überarbeitet erschienen Informationen aus der Fördertätigkeit der Deutschen Bundesstiftung Umwelt
10 February 2011 Einjahrespflanzen ersetzen Holz in Spanplatten Holzwerkstoffindustrie findet biologische Alternativen zu Holz – Entwicklung beweist den Willen zur verantwortungsvollen Rohstoffnutzung
Solazyme and Qantas Launch Collaboration Working Toward Commercial Production of Solajet™ Agreement to explore use of Solajet™ in Australian aviation market
US patent for biodegradable pack Eco Vision has been awardedfor its home compostable Eco Tube package
9 February 2011 BIOCHEM pushes innovation across EU Bio-products represent one of Europe's 'lead markets'
8 February 2011 Kosmetikfaser TENCEL® C Lenzing stellt die Faserinnovation TENCEL® C gemeinsam mit Firmen Tejidos Royo und Huber Bodywear auf Pariser Textil Messen vor
Kölsch trinken fürs Klima – dieses Jahr aus Biokunststoff-Bechern Kölner Jecken arbeiten an ihrer CO2-Bilanz
Mikroben fabrizieren winzige Magneten Industrielle Herstellung optimaler magnetischer Nanopartikel möglich?
Research and Markets: Biorefineries – Industrial Processes and Products Status Quo and Future Directions - A 2 Volume Set
TENCEL® C the fiber with cosmetic benefits At the textile trade shows in Paris, Lenzing is presenting the fiber innovation TENCEL® C together with Tejidos Royo and Huber Bodywear
7 February 2011 Spielzeug aus Biokunststoff: Maschinenbau-Ingenieur baut auf nachwachsende Rohstoffe Firma BioFactur stellt auf der Grünen Woche aus