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8 April 20197 April 2019

EU oilseed area in slight decline

The key factor is the drop in rapeseed area, whereas sunflowers are expected to rise

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EU-Ölsaatenfläche geht leicht zurück

Ausschlaggebend ist die geschrumpfte Rapsanbaufläche, während Sonnenblumen zulegen sollen

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5 April 20192 April 2019

Bio-based beverage cartons

Tetra Pak, Elopak and SIG Combibloc have developed cartons that are 100% bio-based, just like the milk carton a century ago

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Biomass analysis: the key to success for your biorefinery process

Celignis has subsequently been developing innovative methodologies to improve biomass analysis processes

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LAVVAN Cites Amyris’s Proven Commercial Achievements and Capability to Bring to Market the Highest Quality Cannabinoids for Large Scale Use

LAVVAN’s partnership will provide for broad distribution during commercialization to meet significant demand growth for these products

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Bergbauabfälle als Rohstoffquelle

Im Projekt „rECOmine“ entwickeln Forscher Konzepte, um Wertstoffe zu bergen und Schadstoffe zu beseitigen

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SME of the Month April – Phytowelt GreenTechnologies

Interview with Dr Peter Welters, CEO of the winner of the Most Innovative European Biotech SME Awards 2018 in the Agricultural Biotech category

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Industry experts query whether bioplastics can solve the plastic pollution problem at sustainability conference

Biodegradable plastic market in the UK is set to grow to 200,000 tonnes by 2030, out of a volume of 2.3 tonnes of plastic in circulation

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New cellulose-based material gives three sensors in one

The sensor may be highly significant in fields such as robotics, healthcare and security

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Dow and BioLogiQ Announce Joint Evaluation of Plant-Based Polymers and Resins in Hopes of Creating More Sustainable Plastic Options

Companies Exploring Potential Synergies Between BioLogiQ’s NuPlastiQ BioPolymer and Dow’s Polyethylene Resin Portfolio

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4 April 20191 April 2019

Avantium makes steady progress in challenging year

Company opened a pilot biorefinery for their proprietary Dawn Technology^TM in Delfzijl, that converts non-food feedstock to industrial sugars and lignin

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Neue Forschung am IfBB zu abbaubaren Biokunststoffen: Können sie eine Lösungsoption im Kampf gegen Kunststoffmüll im Meer sein?

Wissenschaftler wollen in einem Forschungsverbund biobasierte Kunststoffe entwickeln, die sich unter marinen Bedingungen rückstandfrei abbauen sollen

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Neste to open the first commercial fueling site in California offering Neste MY Renewable Diesel

First Neste-branded cardlock in San Leandro and other three sites will open in cooperation with local distributors this spring

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Bioökonomie-Projekt überzeugt WIR!-Jury

BMBF-Förderprogramm "WIR! – Wandel durch Innovation in der Region" startet in die Umsetzungsphase: "Impulse für den Strukturwandel in Ostdeutschland"

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Scarborough seaweed – the green ‘welcome mat’ that could save the planet

On sunken platforms off the Scarborough coast, seaweed will be grown and harvested on an industrial scale

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Reducing Animal Waste, Bioplastic Skin: Valdís Steinarsdóttir’s Art Of Sustainability

New invention, which will be presented at this year’s DesignMarch, uses animal hides to create a plastic-like material which can then be used to package meat products

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Bacteria could become a future source of electricity

One of society’s greatest challenges is to meet the need for renewable and sustainable energy

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High-performance materials from plants

Covestro and Genomatica launch partnership for sustainable growth

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3 April 20195 April 2019

Understanding your customer – In-depth psychological market research on bio-based products

Tailor-made consumer research services for bio-based producers

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Wood treated with wood: Foreco joins Bio4Products to develop bio-based preservative

Company wants to step into the fencing market with a sustainable alternative: FaunaWood

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Die grüne Zukunft der Verpackung

Biobasierte Kunststoffe sind eine wichtige Komponente für eine nachhaltigere Wirtschaft

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Clariant launches first bio-based version of Pigment Red 254

Industry’s most widely-used red pigment now pioneering as a more environmentally compatible version based on the renewably-sourced bio-succinic acid

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Pilze essen Plastik auf: So will ein Offenbacher unsere Böden retten

Im Rahmen des "Jugend forscht" Wettbewerbs hat ein 17-jähriger Schüler womöglich eine Lösung gegen die Verseuchung mit Mikroplastik gefunden

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The Chemical Industry Says Goodbye to Fossil Fuels

A new paper by the nova-Institute sets out the path towards sustainability for the chemical industry

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5 Other Uses for Hemp You May Not Know About

Hemp-derived CBD gets all the love in the media, but the plant is remarkably versatile

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Biotechnology: A Critical Tool in Achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals

Recent advances in biotechnology are helping us prepare for and meet society’s most pressing challenges

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CO2CRC to investigate greenhouse gas emissions reduction in steel manufacturing

The project will explore pathways for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in steel production, including carbon capture from major emission sources

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2 April 201920 January 2022

Natural fibres show outstandingly low CO2 footprint compared to glass and mineral fibres

nova-Institute updates its reference study for the automotive and insulation industry

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COSMOS event: Camelina & crambe oil crops as sources for medium-chain oils for specialty oleochemicals

28 May 2019, 9:30-12:30, Lisbon, Portugal (Side event of the 27^th European Biomass Conference & Exhibition)

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EU budget for 2021-2027: Commission welcomes provisional agreement on Horizon Europe, the future EU research and innovation programme

The EU institutions have reached a partial political agreement, subject to formal approval by the European Parliament and Council, on Horizon Europe

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EU-Haushaltsplanung für 2021-2027: Kommission begrüßt vorläufige Einigung über Horizont Europa, das künftige EU-Programm für Forschung und Innovation

Die EU-Institutionen haben eine politische Teileinigung über Horizont Europa erzielt, der das Europäische Parlament und der Rat noch formell zustimmen müssen

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Rutschauto aus Bioplastik: Ferbedo entwickelt Öko-Spielzeug

Mit seiner Innovation sowie einem neuen Investor an Bord will Spielwarenhersteller seinen Bekanntheitsgrad erhöhen

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E6PR Eco Six Pack Rings Are Being Adopted By Craft Breweries

The innovation behind the can ring is the redesign of packaging, manufactured with natural fibers which are biodegradable and compostable

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Der Landwirt als Bergmann?

Könnten unkonventionelle Gewinnungsarten wie Phytomining im Gegensatz zum klassischen Bergbau für Germanium oder Cadmium wichtig  werden?

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CoolBest brand in SIG’s innovative SIGNATURE PACK emphasizes Riedel’s commitment to sustainability

The aseptic carton pack made with polymers linked to plant-based renewable materials will help to strengthen Riedel’s ongoing sustainability pledge

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Switch to bioplastics is the first step towards a greener planet

Biodegradability does not mean that a bioplastic will simply break down if thrown into landfills

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Avantium locates demonstration plant for third technology program Mekong in Delfzijl

The construction of the Mekong demonstration plant is part of Avantium’s strategy to invest in developing and scaling up breakthrough Renewable Chemistries technologies

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Business and Environmental Leaders Launch Plant Based Products Council

The PBPC promotes the adoption and use of products derived from renewable biomas

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1 April 201927 March 2019

nat-2™ x Shahar Livne: Sustainable Blood Sneakers

Designers want to bring more attention to urgent international matters such as sustainability in upcycling the leftovers from animal-based industries

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nat-2™ x Shahar Livne: Nachhaltige Sneaker aus Blut

Designer wollen mehr Aufmerksamkeit für dringende internationale Themen wie Nachhaltigkeit erregen, indem sie Überreste aus tierbasierten Industrien verwenden

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Neuer Rohstoff für Astronauten: Plastik aus Fäkalien

Genveränderte Kolibakterien sollen in der Raumfahrt eingesetzt werden und im All den Rohstoff für Werkzeuge oder Ersatzteile aus dem 3D-Drucker liefern

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WSU turning recycled carbon fiber into green building materials

Cross‑laminated timber has significant advantages in sustainability over many traditional housing materials, says

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Beitrag gegen Plastikmüll im Meer: Forscher entwickeln biobasierte Kunststoffe, die sich unter marinen Bedingungen abbauen

Entwicklung von Testmethoden für den Abbau unter Nord- und Ostseebedingungen – Abbaubares Fischereizubehör geplant

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CO2 emissions rose to historic highs in 2018

Increase in emissions was driven by higher energy consumption resulting from weather conditions in some parts of the world

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Yeast could prove game-changer in medicine

Reprogrammed yeasts can recycle agricultural crops and waste into bio-molecules to be used as building blocks for various applications

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New study: the market size of the Bioplastics will reach 3900 million dollars by 2023

The use of bioplastics reduces the consumption of petroleum feedstock’s and is preferred by consumers across the world as it is organic

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Cricket Bacteria Break Down Lignin, Highlighting Ecology’s Utility in Applied R&D

Studying nature could help us ID new industrial materials.

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29 March 201926 March 2019

Walmart Foundation grant aimed at reducing plastic waste

University of Georgia awarded $800,000 grant for biodegradability study

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Collaborative project turns ghost nets into volleyball nets

Good Net project recover discarded fishing nets from the world’s oceans to be recycled into volleyball nets

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Nachhaltige Bioökonomie als Zukunftschance für das Rheinische Revier

Ende der Braunkohleförderung birgt große Chancen und Potenziale für eine neue, in die Zukunft gerichtete regionale Identität