29 November 201929 November 2019 An exclusive interview with John Bell, Director Healthy Planet at EU Commission: “Europe needs an ambitious ‘Green Innovation Deal’” In this exclusive interview, John Bell talks about the EU Updated Bioeconomy Strategy one year later its presentation in Brussels
German farmers will ‘have to declare bankrupcy’ if CAP direct payments are capped Agriculture has become a tough business and not only for small or organic farms
Weniger Direktzahlungen für Landwirte? „Dann müsste ich sofort Insolvenz anmelden“ Die Landwirtschaft ist ein hartes Geschäft geworden, nicht nur für kleine oder ökologische Betriebe
28 November 201927 November 2019 Sappi joins Cepi in the 4evergreen alliance to boost the contribution of fibre-based packaging in a circular economy Aims of the new alliance are to increase awareness about the benefits of fibre-based packaging materials and call for the development of optimised collection systems
Ministerin Scharrenbach: Land fördert nur noch Kunstrasenplätze ohne Kunststoffgranulate Nur umweltfreundliche Alternativen – etwa Kork oder Quarzsand - sollen noch erlaubt sein
This Bioplastic Made From Fish Scales Just Won the James Dyson Award British product designer Lucy Hughes has invented a biodegradable plastic made from fish offcuts
The vegan revolution: why the latest ‘meat’ is made entirely from thin air A US startup claims it can convert CO2 into nutrients. Could innovations such as this and 3D-printed steaks provide a sustainable food future?
Fleischersatz aus der Luft? Kalifornisches Start-up Air Protein hat eine neue Idee entwickelt, nämlich vegetarischen Fleischersatz aus Luft herzustellen
U of T Engineering and Caltech collaborate on pathway to carbon-neutral plastics Researchers developed new and improved system for efficiently converting CO2, water, and renewable energy into ethylene
Spanish Researchers Produce Straws Made of Bacterial Bioplastic Although bioplastics such as PHA are more expensive than conventional plastics, European markets might increasingly welcome them
Novel Biocatalytic System Turns Waste Biomass into Value-Added Chemicals Their findings have been published in Nature Communications on November 12, 2019
The Magic Behind the Molecules and Materials: The Digest’s 2019 Multi-Slide Guide to Checkerspot’s Synthetic Biology Charles Dimmler from Checkerspot shared this illuminating presentation at ABLC NEXT in San Francisco that shares the magic behind the molecules and materials
27 November 201922 November 2019 The natureplus Criteria Commission launches new guidelines for the assessment of the ecological footprint and for straw blow-in insulation materials A cross-sectional guideline is intended to replace the previous guideline values for eco-indicators (cradle to gate) in all product guidelines
Power-to-Gas-Technologie: Weltweit größte biologische Power-to-Gas-Anlage speist Biomethan in dänisches Erdgasnetz ein Gasqualität übersteigt die Anforderungen für Netzeinspeisung in Deutschland und Kalifornien
Biocomposites in the automotive industry: potential applications and benefits Biocomposite materials are positioned to become a potential solution for some challenges in the automotive industry
Materials manufacturer launches strategic program: Covestro plans to promote circular economy Seeing plastic waste as a valuable resource / Alternative raw materials to break away from crude oil / Fostering recycling through innovative processes
Werkstoffhersteller setzt strategisches Programm auf: Covestro will Kreislaufwirtschaft vorantreiben Kunststoff-Abfall als wertvolle Ressource sehen / Mit alternativen Rohstoffen Abkehr vom Erdöl einleiten / Recycling fördern durch innovative Verfahren
Chiara Tommencioni Pisapia uses moths to transform unwanted clothing into “precious” bio-waste material London-based Italian designer to explore the potential for farming moths' larvae and using them to digest keratin-based fibres
Global Natural Fiber Composites (NFC) Market Trends, Applications, Analysis, Growth, and Forecast: 2018 to 2027 New report offers in-depth insights, revenue details, and other vital information regarding the target market
LanzaTech Moves Forward on Sustainable Aviation Scale Up in the USA and Japan LanzaTech’s process can use any source of sustainable ethanol for jet fuel production, including ethanol made from recycled pollution
More focus needed on food waste in the creation of a circular economy Whilst the focus is often on plastic, the circular economy of food waste is also an area with enormous potential to create a positive environmental and social impact
26 November 201921 November 2019 Chemists create new route to PHAs: naturally degradable bioplastics New Colorado State University study demonstrating a chemical catalysis path for making an existing class of biomaterials - even more commercially viable and structurally diverse
Tetra Pak becomes the first company in the food and beverage industry to offer packaging made with fully traceable plant-based polymers Using as first the Bonsucro standards for sustainable sugar cane shows another reinforcement of the company’s commitment to drive ethical and responsible business
Forest-Based Industries Vision 2050 European Forest-Based Industries to present their vision of the European society in 2050 and the essential role that they can play, delivering on the carbon neutrality goal
Österreich: Förderung der Holznutzung für Wirtschaft und Klima essentiell Österreichische Holzindustrie fordert verstärkte Holznutzung, um der Klimakrise zu begegnen und den wichtigen Wirtschaftszweig in ländlichen Regionen zu stärken
Breaking CO2 faster, cheaper, and more efficiently University of Connecticut researchers created an electrochemical cell catalyst to convert CO2 into fuels
Neuer “Wunder-Kat” erzeugt Sprit aus CO2 Wissenschaftler der University of Connecticut entwickeln billigeres und effektiveres Verfahren
EU’s increased demand for low-carbon liquid fuels can be met sustainably, study shows More countries could adopt higher ethanol fuel blends without exceeding the existing cap on crop-based biofuels
An exclusive interview with Alex Michine, CEO of MetGen. “Building consumer awareness is key for the expansion of the European bioeconomy” In this exclusive interview with Il Bioeconomista, the CEO, Alex Michine, talks about the achievements and the next steps of the company
Airlines get ready for jet biofuel take-off in Norway Norway’s new rule demands that airplanes refueled in the country use a product made from waste fats and vegetable oil, although it excludes palm oil
25 November 201920 November 2019 Stora Enso launches a new concept for constructing office buildings from wood Company has developed a new flexible, modular wooden office concept which meets all requirements for open space, grid space and clear ceilings
Lenzing lays the foundation stone for world’s largest lyocell fibers plant New production plant is designed to satisfy high demand in Asia for lyocell fibers
Lenzing legt Grundstein für größtes Lyocell-Werk der Welt Neues Werk soll hohe Nachfrage nach Lyocellfasern in Asien decken
Berlin and Brussels should realise that e-fuels for trucks are a bad, expensive bet Transport & Environment manager, Stef Cornelis, explains why he could not agree anymore that e-fuels are a viable way to decarbonise heavy transport
Geschäumte Holz-Kunststoff-Verbundwerkstoffe aus Biomaterialien Kooperation zwischen SKZ und Universität Bayreuth
Like Fine Wine, Smellin’ Fine: The Digest’s 2019 Multi-Slide Guide to Anellotech’s Aromatics Get all the details on why Bio-TCat is one cool cat, details on their commercial plant planning underway now, and more
Direct Air Capture: The Key To Reversing Climate Change The pace of global climate change is accelerating
With artificial intelligence to a better wood product Wood is a natural material that is lightweight and sustainable, with excellent physical properties, which make it an excellent choice for constructing a wide range of products
Mit künstlicher Intelligenz zum besseren Holzprodukt Holz ist ein Naturprodukt und ein Leichtbauwerkstoff mit exzellenten physikalischen Eigenschaften und daher ein ausgezeichnetes Konstruktionsmaterial
22 November 201919 November 2019 Danimer Scientific and Genpak Partner to Launch New Line of Biodegradable Food Packaging Danimer Scientific to be exclusive provider of biodegradable resin for Genpak's GenZero™ line of takeout food containers
Neu aufgelegt: Bauen mit nachwachsenden Rohstoffen Das neu aufgelegte Faltblatt der FNR-Baufachinformation informiert zu vielen Fragen rund um Bauen und Sanieren
Raven SR and Zanker Recycling to work on renewable hydrogen production facility Raven SR’s non-combustion, multi-patented, Steam/CO2 reforming process converts mixed feedstock (biogenic and non-biogenic) into renewable fuel products
FKuR: Erweiterte Einsatzbereiche für biobasierte Thermoplaste Neu in der Palette der biobasierten Terraprene TPE-Compounds sind die Typen der Reihen SI 701 bzw. SI 801, deren Bioanteil von 55% bis 75% reicht
BTG and GoodFuels preparing for major investment in bio-refinery to support shipping’s low carbon fuels demands Dutch technology group and sustainable marine fuel pioneer GoodFuels exploring options for joint investment
Pyrolysis Party and who’s the pilot steering the ship? BTG and GoodFuels to invest in world’s 1st marine biofuel refinery based on pyrolysis oil
Nestlé to partner with Corbion for the development of microalgae-based ingredients for plant-based products The two companies aim to improve the functionality, taste and nutritional profile for usage in different types of products
The Role of Chemical Recycling in a Circular Economy and Effective Waste Management Zoltan Kish, Ph.D., Lee Enterprises Consulting, Inc. – Special to The Digest
21 November 201918 November 2019 Clariant’s Licocare® RBW Vita bio-based additives for plastics receives award for sustainability excellence Material Health Certificate GOLD certification awarded for selected rice bran wax-derived additives
Unternehmer aus Mexiko wollen den Markt für vegane Textilien aufmischen – mit Kaktusleder Bioleder aus Kaktus ist atmungsaktiv und widerstandsfähig wie echtes Leder und kann zu Portemonnaies, Gürteln und Kleidung verarbeitet werden
Polytan presented Green Technology at FSB 2019 High-tech sports surfaces made from sustainable raw materials
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