5 February 202429 January 2024 Syensqo invests in Bioeutectics, a start-up producing green solvents The investment, made through Syensqo’s venture capital fund, will contribute to bring more sustainable products and processes to market
Teaching Nature to Break Man-made Chemical Bonds Caltech researchers developed an enzyme to break man-made bonds between silicon and carbon that exist in widely used chemicals known as siloxanes, or silicones
New World Bioeconomy Association creates truly international collaboration World Bioeconomy Association was officially launched during the World BioEconomy Forum in Washington, DC on 12 December 2023
Kordsa to work with Bpreg to expand biocomposite capabilities Kordsa concludes significant investment aimed at further enhancing its expertise in composites technologies, including development and distribution of more sustainable fiber options to customers
Look out Spider-Man: naturalistic silk spun from artificial spider gland Researchers led by Keiji Numata at the RIKEN Center for Sustainable Resource Science in Japan, along with colleagues from the RIKEN Pioneering Research Cluster, have succeeded in creating a device that spins artificial spider silk that closely matches what spiders naturally produce
Alliance For European Flax-Linen & Hemp To Host Extended Natural Fibre Composites Village At JEC World 2024 The Alliance for European Flax-Linen & Hemp will continue to expand its partnership with JEC Group, hosting a Natural Fibre Village at JEC World 2024 that will showcase the activities of the Alliance and ten of its members in an enlarged 250 square meter area dedicated to natural fiber composites
2 February 202429 January 2024 UBQ Materials Unveils its Diversified Product Portfolio, Expanding Range of its Globally Patented Waste-to-Materials Technology New Portfolio Empowers Businesses to Select the UBQ™ Line that Meets Both Environmental and Performance Requirements
BIM-Referenzprozess für den Holzbau entwickelt 3D-Modell erleichtert Datenabgleich aller Akteure von der Planung bis zur Bauausführung
Inauguration of the first industrial-scale demonstrator of a plant producing butadiene from bioethanol in France A major step towards accelerating the development of the bio-based butadiene sector and paving the way to commercializing the technology
Roquette Isosorbide Achieves ISCC PLUS Certification International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS for POLYSORB® isosorbide and the following product grades: POLYSORB® PSA, POLYSORB® LP, POLYSORB® PA
Lummus Technology: Investition in Pyrolyse-Startup Resynergi Die Mittel sollen in die weitere Erprobung und Anwendung des von Resynergi entwickelten Pyrolyseverfahrens CMAP für das Recycling von Kunststoffabfällen fließen
1 February 202424 January 2024 Lignin: Natural filler brings functionality Together with the Polish member of the Cypriot Synergy Horizon Group, KraussMaffei Extrusion GmbH, Laatzen, Germany, has now developed a process for producing a 100% bio-based reinforced thermoplastic: lignin-reinforced PLA
Lignin: Natürlicher Füllstoff bringt Funktionalität Gemeinsam mit dem polnischen Mitglied der zypriotischen Synergy Horizon Gruppe hat KraussMaffei Extrusion ein Verfahren zur Herstellung eines zu 100% biobasierten verstärkten Thermoplasten entwickelt
Collaborative Project PRIMED: Redesigning the Primary Sector for Maximizing Bioeconomy Development The consortium of 12 European partners will develop diverse fair value chains to convert underutilized biomass resources into value-added bio-based products
Biomasse in Bioprodukte verwandeln Das neue EU-Projekt PRIMED will bisher ungenutzte Biomasseressourcen veredeln. Es ist an der Ruhr-Universität Bochum angesiedelt
Melitta® Launches New Packaging for Cone Coffee Filters, Featuring Forest Stewardship Council® and Biodegradable Products Institute® Product Certifications The certifications demonstrate the brand’s ongoing commitment to sustainability in its operations
Toray Launches Co-Creation and Collaboration Initiative with Porter™ Brand that Employs Ecodear™ N510 100% Plant-Based Nylon Fiber The outer fabric of the bags will incorporate Ecodear 510, which manufactures by polymerizing and spinning sebacic acid from castor oil and pentamethylenediamine from corn
BP pushes to extend definition of ‘advanced’ biofuels as green aviation targets loom Oil giant BP Europe is pushing for a revision of the EU’s rules for biofuels, fossil fuel alternatives made from crops, animal fats, and waste, to allow more crops into the EU’s definition of ‘advanced’ biofuels that can be used for aviation
31 January 202423 January 2024 Evonik manufactures first product from world’s first industrial-scale rhamnolipid biosurfactant plant Evonik has manufactured the first product from its industrial-scale facility for sustainable biosurfactants that has been completed ahead of schedule at its site in Slovakia
INEOS polymer used to create world’s first sustainable gas pipeline ISCC have certified that the production of the pipes laid by GRDF met ISCC Plus standards
Verbund kompostierbare Produkte e.V. mit neuer Geschäftsführung Michael von Ketteler geht nach zehn Jahren der Geschäftsführung in den Ruhestand
BEAMING, the bioeconomy Alliance for stimulating innovative and inclusive Green Transition The initiative will follow a methodology based on the Quadruple Helix innovation ecosystem approach, which involves collaboration between HEIs, industry, government, and civil society
How can bananas build a more equitable bioeconomy? As the search for circular textiles at scale intensifies, banana waste could be one of the raw materials ideally placed to supply the demand
Upfield launches world’s first plastic-free, recyclable tub for its plant butters and spreads Upfield's innovation, in collaboration with Footprint, puts an oil-proof, plastic-free, recyclable paper solution on supermarket shelves for some its most iconic brands
Bio-Kunststoffe: Nachhaltige Alternative zu herkömmlichen Kunststoffen? Was sind Bio-Kunststoffe? Und welche Vorteile bieten Bio-Kunststoffe im Vergleich zu herkömmlichen Kunststoffen?
30 January 202422 January 2024 IBioIC secures funding to continue growth of Scotland’s bioeconomy The innovation centre is a key driver of Scotland’s National Plan for Industrial Biotechnology and will be enabled to continue the development of a greener economy and support Scotland’s transition to net zero
AMSilk and 21st.BIO announce partnership to accelerate the production of advanced materials made from spider silk-based proteins 21st.BIO has developed a new protein production strain created from highly specialized precision fermented microorganisms, ensuring that AMSilk can meet demand as it increases production to industrial scale
Kunststoffrecyclingunternehmen können ab 2025 Energiebeihilfen beantragen Eine gute Nachricht für die Kunststoffrecyclingunternehmen: Die Unternehmen können ab dem 1. Januar 2025 wieder Energiebeihilfen beantragen. Das teilte der bvse-Bundesverband Sekundärrohstoffe und Entsorgung in einem Mitgliederrundschreiben mit
ZymoChem Secures $21M Series A Funding Round Led by Breakout Ventures with New Investments from lululemon and Toyota Ventures With this financing and funding from the Department of Energy, ZymoChem will launch its first high-performance material and advance its first partnered product to commercial scale
IEA: Global renewable energy sources grew by 50% in 2023 IEA’s latest Renewables report includes biogas for the first time - Improvements needed for renewable hydrogen and biofuels
Bioplastik aus Reststoffen Wissenschaftlerinnen und Wissenschaftler der Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg forschen an optimierten Verfahren zur Herstellung von Bioplastik
29 January 202426 January 2024 Four Weeks Left to Submit Your Innovation to the ”Renewable Material of the Year 2024“ The Innovation Award, sponsored by Covestro, is part of the Renewable Materials Conference (RMC), 11-13 June 2024, Siegburg/Cologne
Noch vier Wochen Zeit für die Bewerbung auf den Preis „Renewable Material of the Year 2024“ Der von Covestro gesponserte Innovationspreis ist Teil der Renewable Materials Conference (RMC) vom 11. bis 13. Juni 2024 in Siegburg/Köln
Plymouth Marine Laboratory: What happens to biodegradable plastics if they enter the sea? Our new study investigates what happens when biodegradable plastics enter the ocean, and whether these increasingly popular alternatives to conventional plastics are safer for marine ecosystems, or whether they come with their own risks
The rise in biomass production and use points to a growing bioeconomy: is this resource limitless? A new summary for policymakers report quantifies the biomass supply and uses in the EU and cautions against over-optimism on the availability of this limited, albeit renewable, resource
Xampla & 2M Group of Companies awarded Innovate UK Smart Grant By 2031, Morro materials from Xampla could replace up to 10,000 tonnes of single-use plastic coatings and one million kilometres of plastic coated paperboard
The Collaboration of Vivobarefoot and Balena Revolutionising the Footwear Industry with a vision for Biodegradable 3D-printed Shoes
Vivobarefoot x Balena Revolutionieren der Schuhindustrie mit einer Vision für biologisch abbaubare 3D-gedruckte Schuhe
What Role Could Biodegradable Materials Play in Building and Construction? This article discusses the role of biodegradable materials in building and construction and how building design can be made more circular using these materials
26 January 202418 January 2024 Potential of waste and residues: DBFZ publishes database on available resources in Germany and the EU The database provides detailed information on the availability of various biomasses, including biowaste from private households, cereal straw and industrial residues
Potenzial von Abfällen und Reststoffen: DBFZ veröffentlicht Datenbank zu verfügbaren Ressourcen in Deutschland und der EU Die Datenbank bietet detaillierte Informationen über die Verfügbarkeiten verschiedener Biomassen, darunter Biogut aus privaten Haushalten, Getreidestroh sowie Reststoffe aus der Industrie
Researcher appointed global Bioeconomy Youth Champion Dr Angelique Greene of Scion Research was appointed as Bioeconomy Youth Champion for Asia-Pacific by the International Advisory Council on Global Bioeconomy
Luminy® Recycled PLA Life Cycle Assessment released by TotalEnergies Corbion Luminy® recycled PLA , integrating 20% and 30% recycled content, significantly mitigates impacts across these categories compared to virgin PLA, illustrating the environmental benefits of this pioneering recycling methodology over traditional virgin production
Neue Studie liefert Grundlagen zu faserbasierten Verpackungen mit Barrieren und definiert Anforderungen an das Design for Recycling Veolia hat zusammen mit dem Forum Rezyklat eine Studie in Auftrag gegeben, die nun als Grundlage für die Produktgestaltung, das Sammel- und Sortierkonzept und weiteres dienen soll
mBlack, a 100% bio based material derived entirely from renewable resources Its biobased nature aligns seamlessly with the demand for eco-friendly alternatives, positioning the company at the forefront of the material innovation in beauty packaging
Resynergi Raises $6.4M in Series B Funding Co-led By Transitions First and Lummus Technology To Scale Plastic Recycling Technology Marked as a significant advancement in plastic circularity, company's groundbreaking Pyrolysis technology converts plastic waste to clean, high-quality, environmentally friendly reusable material
25 January 202429 February 2024 Six Weeks Countdown to the International Cellulose Fibres Conference, 13-14 March 2024, in Cologne and Online Networks for Eco Fibres Converge in CologneCellulose-Fibres Conference 2024
New LinkedIn group about certification and labelling for the EU bioeconomy! An initiative by nova’s Horizon Europe projects BioReCer, 3-CO and Star4bbs together with Sustcert4Biobased