20 January 202219 January 2022 Experts on biological feedstocks and bio-based value chains: Join the survey to evaluate environmental requirements for future EU funded bio-based demonstration and flagship projects and their feedstocks Early guidance to ensure funded projects meet certain environmental sustainability criteria and avoid awarding projects that cannot
Unique equipment for biotechnological capture and conversion of CO2 into chemical building blocks developed in the BioRECO2VER project Examining the conversion of CO2 emissions from refineries and the cement industry into the chemical building blocks isobutene (C4H8) and lactate (C2H6O3)
13 January 202212 January 2022 Cellulose fibres strengthen networks: The industry meets again in Cologne, Germany, and online Strict security measures make it possible: long-missed meetings essential for the growth of the industry will take place again
12 January 202211 January 2022 Das wechselhafte Image der Kunststoffe Von Begeisterung zur Skepsis, vom Siegeszug zum Umweltproblem
10 January 202212 January 2022 nova’s experts (re)introduced: Dipl.-Ing. Christopher vom Berg Executive Manager of the Renewable Carbon Initiative and Deputy Head Economy and Policy
20 December 202122 November 2021 Renewable Carbon News takes a winter break – we will be back on 3 January 2021 Meanwhile, get 20% off nova-Institute's market studies
16 December 202116 December 2021 Political Tailwind for Alternative Carbon Sources More than 30 leading pioneers of the chemical and material sector welcome the latest political papers from Brussels, Berlin and Düsseldorf
7 December 202112 January 2022 Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year 2022 Cellulose Fibre Solutions are expanding from Hygiene and Textiles as well as Non-wovens up to Alternatives for Carbon Fibres for Light-weight Applications
6 December 20217 December 2021 Mikrobielles Upcycling – Eine Lösung für die Verwertung von Mulchfolien? Forscher der RWTH Aachen entwickeln im iMulch-Projekt mithilfe von Mikroorganismen Upcycling-Strategien zur Verwertung von Mulchfolien
2 December 202125 January 2022 Free Webinar: Innovative Financing Support for the Circular Bioeconomy Circular Bioeconomy needs investment, startups are looking for investors – what innovative financing options are available?
23 November 202122 November 2021 Winter Special – 20% discount on all of nova-Institute’s market and trend reports till 31 January 2022 From technologies over building blocks and polymers to fine chemicals: Get the best reports on bio-based, CO2-based and recycling markets for a special price
12 November 202112 November 2021 BioökonomieREVIER: Studie zu Potenzialen in Industrie und Verwertung im Rheinischen Revier Die am Forschungszentrum Jülich angesiedelte Koordinierungsstelle BioökonomieREVIER hat das nova-Institut damit beauftragt, die Industrie-Potenziale der Region quantitativ und qualitativ zu analysieren
29 October 202129 October 2021 nova’s experts (re)introduced: Lara Dammer Head of the „Economy & Policy“ Department
28 October 202128 October 2021 The Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI) celebrates its first anniversary Looking back at a successful first year with a tripled membership count and presenting clear goals and ambitions for the second year
26 October 202126 October 2021 Free webinar: Value from CO2: The power of Biotechnology 23 November 2021, 14:00–17:00 h CET – Final agenda available!
11 October 202111 October 2021 Does your innovation have what it takes for the innovation award “Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year 2022”? International Conference on Cellulose Fibres 2022, 2-3 February in Cologne, Germany and online – Call for Innovations – Six nominees will get the chance to present their unique products
6 October 202111 October 2021 Free Webinar: Value from CO2: The Power of Biotechnology SAVE THE DATE: 23 November 2021, 14:00–17:00 h CET, online via Zoom
4 October 20216 October 2021 European bioeconomy robust as bio-based industry turnover jumps to 780 billion EUR The analysis of the 2018 Eurostat data shows that the turnover of the total bioeconomy, including food and beverages and the primary sectors of agriculture and forestry had an increase of around 25% since 2008
OECD Science, Technology and Industry Policy paper: Guidance for a Biorefining roadmap for Thailand Experts of the OECD and nova-Institute have written a Guidance Report for Biorefineries in Thailand in the framework of the project “Realising the Circular Bioeconomy”. The work was part of the umbrella of the Thailand Country Programme (TCP), an OECD-wide programme of work wholly supported through voluntary contributions by Thailand.
30 September 202130 September 2021 The winners of the last innovation award “Best CO2 Utilisation” transformed CO2 into methanol, cleaning agents, plastic packaging or surfactants. What technology or product in the field of CCU have you developed? nova-Institute and YNCORIS together with CO2 Value Europe are looking forward to your application for the innovation award “Best CO2 Utilisation 2022”. The award will be granted at the well-established “Conference on CO2-based Fuels and Chemicals”, 23–24 March 2022 in Cologne (hybrid event)
28 September 202129 September 2021 The answer to your hunt for renewable materials: The Renewable Materials Conference, 10–12 May 2022, Cologne, Germany (hybrid) The unique concept of presenting all renewable material solutions at one event hits the mark: bio-based, CO2-based and recycled are the only alternatives to fossil-based chemicals and materials
2 September 20219 September 2021 Free Webinars on Markets and Strategies for Renewable Chemicals and Materials 11-22 October 2021 – 9 Sessions, 18 Presentations
1 September 20211 September 2021 The success story of cellulose fibres continues – plastic bans drive innovation International Conference on Cellulose Fibres 2022, 2-3 February in Cologne, Germany and online – Call for Abstracts and Posters – 300 participants and 30 exhibitors are expected
31 August 202131 August 2021 New BBI JU and EU Horizon 2020-Project PERFECOAT – High Performance Bio-based Functional Coatings for Wood and Decorative Applications Project aims to develop and validate wood and decorative coatings with more than 25 % bio-based components
30 August 20219 September 2021 RCI members advocate policy analysis and focused implementation of the renewable carbon strategy The Renewable Carbon Initiative is joining forces to pave the way for the transformation from fossil to renewable materials!
WoodCircus White Paper 2040 Event Ten key recommendations for circular woodworking industries in Europe
26 August 20219 September 2021 Conference on CO2-based Fuels and Chemicals 2022 – Call for Papers and Posters Take the chance and submit your abstract for a presentation or poster now!
24 August 202124 August 2021 nova experts introduced: Freya Sautner (M.Sc.) Responsible for the dissemination and communication of several EU and BBI JU funded projects, Freya is also part of the nova press team
5 August 20215 August 2021 The home compostable coffee capsule of Golden Compound in comparison with coffee capsules made from Aluminium The home-compostable coffee capsule from Golden Compound has been subjected to a sustainability analysis according to the VDI-4605 standard (Verein Deutscher Ingenieure).
27 July 202123 August 2021 International Conference on Cellulose Fibres 2022, 2 – 3 February 2022, hybrid event, Cologne (Germany) Cellulose Fibres are fastest growing fibre group in textiles, the largest investment sector in the bio-based economy and the solution for avoiding microplastics
21 July 20219 September 2021 Reusable – yes, absolutely! If there is a system change, then do it properly: without crude oil. New reusable systems only with raw materials from biomass, CO2 and recycling!
SAVE THE DATE: ‘Pitch Perfect and Boost the European Bioeconomy’ event on 28 September 2021 co-organized by Tech4Biowaste! Join this physical networking event at the Sheraton Brussels airport hotel!
13 July 20219 September 2021 New online presence for the content pages of the nova-Institute As clear and colourful as the renewable carbon strategy
7 July 202112 July 2021 Challenging the classical view of yeast tolerance to alcohol Contrarily to the established hypothesis that cell membranes should be rigid to resist high concentrations of ethanol, an outstandingly tolerant yeast presents a more fluid plasma membrane structure, according to a study published in Applied and Environmental Microbiology
5 July 202113 July 2021 Save the Date: Conference on CO2-based Fuels and Chemicals 23-24 March 2022, Hybrid event – Cologne, Germany
CHASSY – Model-Based Construction and Optimisation of Versatile Chassis Yeast Strains for Production of Valuable Lipid and Aromatic Compounds CHASSY, a €5.6M Horizon 2020 Industrial Leadership project aimed at unlocking the full potential of yeasts as cell factories for production of high value compounds, makes a substantial contribution to the development of the bioeconomy.
24 June 20219 September 2021 VITO optimises CO2 conversion in the European-funded BioRECO2VER project Industrial point sources of CO2 are well suited for carbon capture & utilisation applications, in short CCU. The conversion of greenhouse gases into added value (base) chemicals can take place in biological processes. With a brand new, unique high-pressure fermenter, VITO is researching how these processes can be optimised.
22 June 20219 September 2021 Free webinars: All About RC(I) Discussing the Renewable Carbon Strategy and Initiative
17 June 20219 September 2021 A tax on fossil carbon is more effective for a carbon border adjustment mechanism than a tax on CO2 emissions Experts from the German nova-Institute present a tool for elegantly pricing the true cause of global warming
10 June 20219 September 2021 Minimise investment risks in renewable chemistry The nova-institute in Germany offers tailor-made and single client studies to reduce the risk of wrong decisions. And it helps to find the best solutions for the use of renewable carbon sources.
7 June 20219 September 2021 For which plastic products is biodegradation a viable end-of-life option? The final report including comprehensive fact sheets of 25 applications is now available online in German and English.
Bei welchen Kunststoffprodukten ist der biologische Abbau eine sinnvolle End-of-Life-Option? Der finale Report mit umfassenden Steckbriefen zu 25 Anwendungen ist jetzt auf Deutsch und Englisch online verfügbar.
31 May 202116 June 2021 Monitoring the bioeconomy: an introduction to the Biomonitor project In celebration of the EU Green Week, the BioMonitor project will be hosting a webinar on 10 June about the latest results it has by far as they build a toolbox that will let stakeholders understand the European bieconomy’s influence in society and the planet
27 May 202116 June 2021 Computational models of cell factories for a sustainable future Horizon 2020 Industrial Biotechnology project CHASSY demonstrates the use of digital tools in making microbial cell factories a more viable option for the bioeconomy.
Join free nova webinars on markets and strategies for renewable chemicals and materials Wednesday 9 June 2021 – 12:00-17:30 CET