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25 April 201919 April 2019

Irish companies come together in Plastic Action Alliance for sustainable packaging

All participants will use their collective food production experience and expertise to significantly reduce problematic single-use packaging from the supply chain

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Kick-off for designing a gigawatt electrolysis plant

Towards sustainable production of hydrogen on an industrial scale

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Niederlande planen Gigawatt-Elektrolyseur

Nachhaltige Herstellung von Wasserstoff im industriellen Maßstab geplant

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New report: Nordic frontrunners on wood in construction push the envelope

Publication of the Nordic Wood in Construction Secretariat cements wood as the future of construction

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Verbundwerkstoff aus Jutefasern

Jutesäcke kennt jeder. Die Fasern der Pflanze eignen sich aber auch für Verbundwerkstoffe. Den Beweis liefern Forscher im Projekt Jute Bio-Comp

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The Maine Technology Institute (MTI) Awards $1.5 Million in its Emerging Technology Challenge for Maine’s Forest Resources

Maine company funds project by Biofine to produce biobased levulinic acid

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100% sunflower waste finds use in bioproducts and design

Studio Thomas Vailly turning sunflower crop waste into biomaterials to make sustainable products from insulation panels to iPhone cases

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Queensland’s quest for a circular bioeconomy

We look at Queensland, Australia – the innovators, the leaders, the investors

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Yellow pigments protect bacteria

Biosynthesis of aryl polyene protective pigments elucidated

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Gelbe Pigmente schützen Bakterien

Biosynthese von Arylpolyen-Schutzpigmenten entschlüsselt

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24 April 201918 April 2019

Study shows potential for Earth-friendly plastic replacement

New biodegradable ‘plastic’ is tough, flexible

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Plastik aus biologischen Rohstoffen

Ein von Bakterien produziertes, aber brüchiges Plastik kann nun zu stabilen Folien verarbeitet werden. Den Unterschied machen Naturkautschuk und ein chemischer Trick

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Facts must trump fear: EuropaBio responds to EU Parliament vote on food chain risk assessment

Response to the revision of the General Food Law adopted by the European Parliament, which aims at improving the transparency and sustainability of EU food risk assessment

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Lost Sheep Coffee founder Stuart Wilson launches world’s first fully compostable Nespresso-compatible capsule

First Nespresso-compatible airtight compostable capsule made from lignin - a woody waste product from the paper industry which can rot to nothing in few weeks

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Glas aus Holz

Dringt Licht auch bald durch Holz? Forscher arbeiten daran, Baustoffe aus dem Naturmaterial transparent zu machen

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These ‘eco-cigarettes’ pollute your body — but not the earth

There’s no “butts” about it: These cigarettes are still bad for your body, but they’re A-OK for the planet

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Shell to leave AFPM on climate change stance

Company has been increasingly pro-active in intending to cut its carbon emissions as it moves towards the goal of the Paris Agreement on climate change

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The Digest’s Top 10 Innovations for the week of April 12th

Coffee without the coffee bean, bioplastic burial pods, fruit and algae clothing, soy straws, and more

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How much nature is lost due to higher yields?

UFZ study reveals link between increasing yields and biodiversity

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Wieviel Natur verlieren wir durch höhere Erträge?

UFZ-Studie zeigt Zusammenhang zwischen Ertragsteigerungen und Artenvielfalt

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23 April 201918 April 2019

Eco-Products introduces sugarcane compostable Vanguard serviceware

Made from sugarcane, microwave friendly, and effective in both hot and cold applications, the Vanguard line is also water and grease resistant

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„BioBall“ will Projekte für biobasierte Stoffkreisläufe voranbringen

Provadis Hochschule initiiert nachhaltiges Innovationskonzept – Bundesregierung fördert Innovationsraum im Rhein-Main-Gebiet mit bis zu 20 Millionen Euro

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Kartell presents World’s first Furniture made from revolutionary Bio-on Biomaterial at Salone del Mobile 2019

"Fully sustainable" edition of modular unit presented at Salone del Mobile already available to buy

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Die Cannabis-Anbauer in Deutschland stehen fest – vorerst

Zwei kanadische Firmen und ein deutsches Start-up bekommen den Zuschlag für den medizinischem Cannabisanbau. Noch ist die Entscheidung nicht endgültig

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Raymond and Reliance Industries launch eco-friendly range of fabrics

The Ecovera range will soon hit 1,500 stores across 700 cities. It is made from R|Elan GreenGold, the greenest fibre in the world

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As Mass Timber Takes Off, How Green Is This New Building Material?

Mass timber construction is on the rise, with advocates saying it could revolutionize the building industry and be part of a climate change solution. But some are questioning whether the logging and manufacturing required to produce the new material outweigh any benefits

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Canola-based plastic may hit market soon

If bioplastics could garner a 10 percent share of the worldwide market for plastics, it would become a $110 billion industry

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KaiCell Fibers has significant economic influence in the province of Kainuu and for Finland

Mill site pre-agreement signed

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18 April 201915 April 2019

DRI researchers successfully remove harmful hormones from Las Vegas wastewater using green algae

Researchers want to explore whether this species might be a good candidate for use in an algal pond or constructed wetland to help remove wastewater contaminants

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Degradable plastics

Professor Stefan Mecking, Chair of Chemical Materials Science at the University of Konstanz, receives an Advanced Grant from the European Research Council to study degradable plastics

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Ab­bau­bare Kunst­stoff­e

Konstanzer Chemiker Prof. Dr. Stefan Mecking erhält Advanced Grant des Europäischen Forschungsrates zur Entwicklung abbaubarer Kunststoffe

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Creating sustainable bioplastics from electricity-eating microbes

Microbially derived bioplastics could play a role in space, where astronauts could use 3-D printer technology to manufacture their own tools

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Anbau nachwachsender Rohstoffe in Deutschland: Rapsanbau für Biodiesel geht zurück

Insgesamt wuchsen Energie- und Industriepflanzen 2018 auf gut 2,4 Mio. Hektar – FNR-Jahresbericht 2017/18 erschienen

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Bacterial factories could manufacture high-performance proteins for space missions

Genetically engineered bacteria could be the key to mass-produced spider silk

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Chilean Startup Makes Plastic from Walnuts

New company Valnux creates bioplastic chopping boards and fruit bowls from wasted walnut shells

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The Competitive Edge: AVA Biochem AG

5-HMF is a building block for many chemicals such as FDCA/FDME which will be used for PEF and other bioplasics

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17 April 201914 April 2019

Making Bioplastics With Organic Marine Resources Through Sustainable Fermentation Processes

Researchers can find abundant supplies of organic materials suitable for fermentation by bacteria and mixing with other ingredients to create sustainable items

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Govt approves Tk 100m to produce biodegradable bags from jute

Under the project of Bangladesh Jute Mills Corporation (BJMC), environment-friendly bags and packages will be produced

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Im Bündnis mit Holz: Fasern und Beton

Forscher entwickeln neue Materialkombinationen

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How to convert wheat straw waste into green chemicals

An EU initiative has produced renewable bio-isobutene for use in various applications ranging from cosmetics to fuels

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Wie man Weizenstrohabfall in grüne Chemikalien umwandeln kann

Einer EU-Initiative ist es gelungen, erneuerbares Bio-Isobuten zur Verwendung in verschiedenen Anwendungsbereichen von Kosmetika bis hin zu Treibstoffen herzustellen

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This tech can make fabric from old clothing, agricultural waste – and even trees

Spinnova’s technology for creating fiber from cellulose is a 2019 World Changing Ideas Award Winner. It could stop the bad environmental effects of cotton production

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Vietnamese Man Makes Biodegradable Straws From Wild Grass to Solve World’s Plastic Problem

Grass straws with natural smell can only be purchased in Vietnam at the moment, but perhaps the rest of the world will get to experience them in the near future

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How Biotech Can Reduce Emissions Through Soil Microbes

Addressing emissions from agriculture is a challenge

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16 April 201911 April 2019

Berlin aims to become timber construction center – DeSH welcomes decision in the House of Representatives

As part of the Berlin Energy and Climate Protection Program (BEK), wood as a construction material will henceforth be used to a much greater extent

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Berlin will Holzbau-Zentrum werden: DeSH begrüßt Beschluss im Abgeordnetenhaus

Im Rahmen des Berliner Energie- und Klimaschutzprogramms (BEK) soll der Baustoff Holz fortan in deutlich stärkerem Umfang eingesetzt werden

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GMO ‘overregulation’ hinders tech development, market diversity, and food security, says researcher

Agricultural economist Matin Qaim told FoodNavigator he is optimistic EU law can be adjusted to be more 'science-based’

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Technology shown to turn municipal wastewater algae into specialty chemicals for biofuels, bioplastics

Startup receives support from two environmental accelerator programs

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Weiterer Schritt für eine erfolgreiche Energiewende

Methanisierungsanlage in Falkenhagen geht in Betrieb und liefert synthetisches Methan

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CENER is developing technology for future urban biorefineries, to move towards a circular bioeconomy

CENER is involved in 4 specific initiatives, in order to develop the most adequate management and valorization routes of different urban biowastes