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29 July 201924 July 2019

Canada launches new challenge to seek the development of novel bio-based foam insulation

Grant funding of up to (CAN) $1.15 million for projects that develop foam insulation products that are predominantly derived from Canadian forest residue

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Phytonix Corporation Unleashes a New Carbon Dioxide Utilization (CDU) Technology to Combat Climate Change

New strains of cyanobacteria which use photosynthesis to convert CO2 into carbon negative industrial chemicals and fuels, such as butanol, pentanol and other higher alcohols

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Erstmals in der Schweiz erneuerbares Methan mittels Urbakterien hergestellt

Die biologische Methanisierung ist ein wichtiger Baustein im sogenannten Power-to-Gas-Prozess, der in Zukunft für die saisonale Speicherung von überschüssigem erneuerbaren Strom von zentraler Bedeutung sein wird

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Neue DUH-Broschüre zeigt Bauprojekte mit nachhaltigen Dämmstoffen

Anhand von sechs Praxisbeispielen dargelegt, wie der Neubau oder die Sanierung von Wohngebäuden unter Verwendung von Dämmstoffen aus nachwachsenden Rohstoffen umgesetzt wurde

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26 July 2019

New figures reveal sustained growth for the European bioeconomy – 2.3 trillion EUR turnover and 18.6 million people employed in 2016

A study conducted in 2016 by nova-Institute on behalf of the Bio-based Industries Consortium (BIC) showed for the first time which macroeconomic effects are generated by the bioeconomy e.g. turnover and employment for the years 2008 and 2013

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New University and Government Reports Set the Record Straight on Ethanol’s GHG Benefits

These studies add to a large body of existing literature that debunks falsities spread by well-funded opponents about the role ethanol plays in protecting the environment

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Resetting the ambition for biotechnology in the EU

As the new European Parliament meets for its inaugural session in Strasbourg, EuropaBio publishes its Biotechnology Industry Manifesto 2019

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Startup Saturday: Biodegradable sanitary pads push to get women to ‘breakfree’ of misinformation

Most woman do not know about harmful chemicals that cause rashes and infections, and they do not know that each pad they use is non-biodegradable

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A novel concept for bio-fuel production

Catalytic hydro-pyrolysis is a strong candidate for conversion of biomass into liquid fuels for vehicles and airplanes. The technology can be viewed as part of the solution to the renewable energy storage challenge

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Der Sauberstoff

Grüner Wasserstoff als Klimaschützer

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Can mass timber reform construction’s carbon footprint?

Mass timber projects can be sourced sustainably by capitalizing on small and diseased trees that are cleared to manage forests and prevent wildfires

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25 July 201922 July 2019

Avantium CFO Frank Roerink to step down at the end of 2019

This allowsthe company to start looking fora successor

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In Germany in 2020 the topic of the annual “Year of Science” is Bioeconomy

The German Federal Ministry of Education and Science announced that in 2020 the topic of the annual “Year of Science” will be Bioeconomy

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Palm and soybean oil lose a lot of ground

Chart of the week (28/ 2019)

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Palm- und Sojaölpreise verlieren kräftig

Grafik der Woche (KW 28/ 2019)

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Topsoe to build demonstration plant to produce cost-competitive CO2-neutral methanol from biogas and green electricity

The technology heats the process using green electricity from wind turbines or solar panels instead of natural gas

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24 July 201922 July 2019

Now Available: 2018 Report – Economic Impact of U.S. Biobased Products Industry

Biobased productscontributed $459 billion to the U.S. economy in 2016, a 17% increase from 2014

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New Technical Report from IEA Bioenergy

Technical, Economic and Environmental Assessment of Biorefinery Concepts — Developing a Practical Approach for Characterisation

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Green Biologics to shut its first commercial bio-based chemicals plant in US

UK-headquartered biotechnology firm Green Biologics has announced that it has failed to secure funding to keep its US facility – which produces bio-based chemicals

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Nature’s Fantastic Four

Four amino acids are essential for the efficiency of CO₂ binding enzymes

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Vier gewinnt

Das Geheimnis effizienter Kohlendioxid-Umwandlung

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23 July 20199 September 2021

ArcelorMittal Belgium starts construction on two pioneering projects to further reduce carbon emissions

The two installations represent a total investment of 160 million euros and will avoid approximately 400,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions per year in the first phase

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Yum, yum, CO2 in my tum – NovoNutrients moves forward with CO2 to fish feed plans

NovoNutrients is moving forward towards their goal of transforming industrial waste CO₂ into feed, initially for the fast-growing aquaculture sector

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NovoNutrients gets $300K from DOE program for CO2 to feed technology

NovoNutrients will partner with the NREL to improve CFD models in order to identify efficient and productive bioreactor designs

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The environment in the new CAP

The urgent need for innovation in agriculture, combined with the need for environmental protection, will be the big challenge facing EU policymakers

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Die Rolle der Umwelt in der neuen GAP

Der dringende Bedarf an Innovationen in der Landwirtschaft wird eine der wichtigsten und größten Herausforderungen für die zukünftige EU-Politik sein

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Quallenschleim als Biofilter für Mikroplastik

Quallen als Ressource: Wissenschaft sieht viele Chancen

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22 July 201919 July 2019

CHP with renewable energy

EU research project develops new CHP system for biogenic residuals

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KWK nutzt erneuerbare Energie

EU-Forschungsprojekt entwickelt neues KWK-System für biogene Reststoffe

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Dress with CO2

Elastic textile fibers made from carbon dioxide

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Anziehen mit CO2

Kohlendioxid zur Herstellung von elastischen Textilfasern

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Woolworths gets all clear from court on its ‘biodegradable’ forks, plates

Australian supermarktet chain Woolworths has seen off a legal challenge after a federal court judge found that a range of biodegradable plates and cutlery could turn into useable compost within weeks

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Covestro works with partners to develop CO2-based elastic textile fibres

German polymer materials manufacturer Covestro has developed a method of producing elastic textile fibres through the partial use of carbon dioxide

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19 July 20199 August 2019

Panasonic taps plants to develop green appliances

High production costs a concern in shift away from petroleum-based plastics

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Bring it to the reeds and cattails in the practice Paludikulturen

Project developed guidelines for farmers, authorities and policy - field trials on 8 acres

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Paludikulturen mit Schilf und Rohrkolben in die Praxis bringen

Projekt erarbeitet Leitlinien für Landwirte, Behörden und Politik – Praxisversuche auf 8 Hektar

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Has Europe lost the new biotechnology battle?

The EU’s rules on GMOs risk stifling innovation in biotechnology and could lead to China and the US increasing their patent domination

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IRENA: Bioenergy employed 3.18 million people globally in 2018

The solar photovoltaics, bioenergy, hydro, and wind power industries were the biggest employers

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18 July 201914 July 2019

Nestlé launches YES! snack bars in recyclable paper wrapper

This launch has unlocked the potential for recyclable paper packaging to be widely used in the confectionery industry

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YES!: Neue Premium Snacks von Nestlé in recyclingfähiger Papierverpackung

Die neuen YES! Riegel werden von einer recyclingfähigen Papierverpackung umhüllt, die wie jede Tageszeitung über die Altpapiersammlung wiederverwertet werden kan

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EU conference discusses ethical dimensions of transition into bio-economy

Social sustainability and justice in bio-economy were the leading themes as 350 bio-economy experts gathered in Helsinki

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Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS): Time to inject a new sense of urgency?

Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) systems play a key role in the technological efforts to mitigate emissions

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EU clarifies funding scope for CO2 capture technology

Future EU funding for CCS is likely to focus on transport infrastructure like CO₂ pipelines that can collect emissions from several industrial plants

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Projektstart: Biobasierte Dünger sollen künftig Mineraldünger ersetzen

Biobasierte Düngemittel aus Gülle, Mist, Klärschlamm oder Gärresten gewinnen in der europäischen Landwirtschaft zunehmend an Bedeutung

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17 July 201916 July 2019

PHA, the new niche market for the Northern Netherlands

PHA is currently produced industrially mainly from palm oil, but several studies are underway to create it from more sustainable raw materials

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Power-to-X: Schulze legt BMU-Aktionsprogramm für strombasierte Brennstoffe vor

Technologie wichtiger Klimaschutz-Baustein für Industrie und Verkehr

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John Bell in Helsinki: “In the Bioeconomy we need more Finlands”

Europe – it’s time to deliver in the Bioeconomy

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

Paper pen, bioasphalt, water activated bio shampoo, lignin self-healing elastomer, bio crop coating, and more

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Spraying nanopaper

New process produces extremely smooth cellulose layers on an industrial scale

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Nano-Papier zum Sprühen

Neues Verfahren erzeugt dünne Zelluloseschichten im industriellen Maßstab