6 June 20171 June 2017 Braskem, Sealed Air and Naturepedic partner to bring renewable foam polyethylene to the market Partnership to create a new-to-world formula for renewable polyethylene foam
Active packaging: wastes from the fishing sector and MSW to have a second life as plastics, barrier packages, edible coatings and flame-retardant additives European project's DAFIA key objectives is to obtain new plastic materials from natural resources
USDA bioenergy programs gutted in 2018 Trump Budget: The Digest’s 7-Minute Guide Rural Business Service to shut down; BCAP, REAP, loan guarantees gone; food stamps, crop insurance slashed.
Wood Adhesives Market Size & Forecast Report, 2014 – 2025 Wood Adhesives Market Is Anticipated To Grow Swiftly Based on Growth in Renovation And Refurbishing Activities Till 2025
New biocomposite made from 90 percent renewable feedstock delivers on strength and durability Green Dot's new line of biocomposites combining natural fibres and Braskem’s I’m Green Polyethylene
Cargill strengthens its bio-industrial offerings with acquisition of BioBased Technologies’ polyols product lines Acquisition expands biobased product options for existing customers, facilitates entry into new markets
How gold can recycle biofuel waste into useful additive Gold catalysts can enter into chemical reactions with other substances at room temperature
2 June 201731 May 2017 Green plastics from citrus fruit peels and sugar VTT developed a process to convert pectin biochemically to an aldaric acid, which can be converted to monomers for bio-based polyesters and polyamides
Finnish circular economy — wood turns to diesel and perfume Company's goal is to reach a stage where no waste from its sites must be taken to landfills or has to be burned
Vivobarefoot Partners with BLOOM to Make the First-Ever Molded Shoe, Made from Algae One pair of Men's Vivobarefoot x Bloom Shoes, Made with BLOOM's Patented Algae Technology Returns 57 Gallons of Clean Water to Habitat; Reduces 40 balloons Worth of Carbon Dioxide from the Atmosphere*
SFI Fiber Sourcing Standard Recognized as a Verification Mechanism for PEFC Chain of Custody Certification Requirements concerning controversial sources at a global level, while promoting the responsible procurement of wood fibre
PEF to be integrated in European PET recycling PEF has been touted with having improved barrier properties for gases like carbon dioxide and oxygen which leads to a longer shelf life of packaged products
The bioplastic produced by Synvina is recyclable in the European bottle recycling market Major step towards integration of packaging from Synvina’s PEF in the circular economy
Synvina erhält vorläufige Genehmigung von „European PET Bottle Plattform“: PEF in Kreislaufwirtschaft integrierbar Wichtiger Schritt zur Integration von PEF-Verpackungen von Synvina in Kreislaufwirtschaft
1 June 201730 May 2017 UMaine to launch 100-hour continuous operation campaign of new Biomass to Bioproducts Pilot Plant Partnership between UMaine and Biofine Technology to creating diesel and jet fuels entirely from biomass
Bioökonomierat lädt Bundesländer-Vertreter zum Austausch ein Die Bioökonomie wird vermehrt von Bund und Ländern getragen
“Green” shoes made from algae Algix and clean tech company Effekt to make eco-friendly Bloom foam – by the newly-formed Bloom company
Students present the world’s first bio-composite car during Dutch Technology Week TU/ecomotive, an Eindhoven University of Technology team focused on developing innovative, electric city cars, has unveiled its latest concept
Supplying the Bioeconomy: The Digest’s 2017 Multi-Slide Guide to DOE feedstocks R&D programs Biomass could displace 25% of U.S. petroleum use annually by 2030
Global Bioenergies inaugurates bio-isobutene demo plant Global Bioenergies is now preparing its first full-scale plant through a joint venture with Cristal Union
31 May 201729 May 2017 New Natural and Multifunctional Emulsifier Launched, Based on Biosuccinium® S and Organic Pumpkin Seed Oil New emulsifier containing organic pumpkin seed oil will be distributed from SACI- CFPA
Biologisierung und Digitalisierung der Wirtschaft ergänzen sich Neben Digitalisierung sind Biologisierung der Industrie und nachhaltiges Wirtschaften wichtigste Triebfedern für künftigen Fortschritt
Trump’s proposed budget includes cuts to EPA, DOE and USDA Proposed budget aims to eliminate all funding for the Biomass Crop Assistance Program and the Rural Energy for America Program, the Biorefinery Assistance Program
Development, deployment of integrated biorefineries: The Digest’s Multi-Slide Guide to Biorefining in Germany Illuminating overview of the progress and promise of biorefining in Germany at an IEA Bioenergy Task 42 meeting
Ultra-High Yield Para-Xylene from Biomass-Derived 2,5-Dimethylfuran Using ethylene with DMF (from fructose) may provide a more economical method of para-xylene production
The Efficient Clade: Lactic Acid Bacteria for Industrial Chemical Production Studies from food- and health-related sciences shed light on the potential of lactic acid bacteria for microbial chemical production
Neste launches an unprecedented environmental exchange: 10 schools in Finland will be united with schools worldwide to learn about climate change Neste is launching a unique, EduCycle-based environmental exchange that schools around Finland can apply to participate in
30 May 201724 May 2017 New partnership announced at Interpack between Tipa, Jindal Co-development of an original bio-based, compostable high barrier film
Novamont sponsors Parisian foray into food waste collection The Italian bioplastics company is already a long-standing partner of a network of municipalities, including Milan, New York, Geneva, Vienna and San Francisco
Erster Erfolg bei der maßstabsgetreuen Umsetzung des Isobutenverfahrens in der Demonstrationsanlage in Leuna Lieferung der ersten Isobutenchargen an Partner für Tests wird im Juni erwartet
First success in scaling up the Isobutene process in the Leuna Demo plant Delivery to partners of the first batches of Isobutene for testing is expected in June timeframe
„Cotton & Corn“: Reebok will Sneaker aus Pflanzen herstellen Initiative „Cotton & Corn“ will „grünen“ Turnschuh noch Ende des Jahres auf den Markt bringen
Bio-Fed: Neue biobasierte PA 6.10-Compounds im Portfolio Nachhaltigkeit, biobasierte Polymere und nachwachsende Rohstoffe, das sind derzeit wichtige Themen in der Kunststoffindustrie
TO-SYN-FUEL: Turning sewage sludge into fuels and hydrogen TO-SYN-FUEL is a project funded by Horizon 2020 EU’s new research and innovation programme
Start EU-Projekt TO-SYN-FUEL: Wandlung von Klärschlamm in Treibstoff und Wasserstoff Das Horizon 2020 Projekt, das zeigt, wie aus Restbiomasse erstmalig in der Geschichte ohne Synthese Treibstoff und Wasserstoff hergestellt wird
29 May 201724 May 2017 METabolic EXplorer presents its new development project Next step will involve building the first 6 kt stage of a production facility for developing the cosmetics and polymer/textile markets
Synthesis of Molecular Hydrogen: Novel Method Sets Benchmark for Platinum-free Electrocatalysts Electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) from water splitting is the most economical and effective route for future hydrogen economy
Neuartiges Verfahren setzt Standard bei platinfreien Elektrokatalysatoren zur Synthese von molekularem Wasserstoff Elektrokatalytische Erzeugung von Wasserstoff durch Wasserspaltung stellt das effektivste Verfahren für die zukünftige Wasserstoffökonomie dar
Bio Plasticizers Market – Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2014-2022 Bio-plasticizers Market to Reach USD 1,709 Mn by 2022
Renewable technology leads to developments for Kuraray Company's HSFC is being evaluated globally by a number of companies, from rubber compounders, adhesive companies, to film manufacturers
Gov. Ricketts, Novozymes Unveil $36 Million Investment in Blair Increased enzyme production capabilities expected to grow NE’s bioscience industry
CoR: The EU needs to step up its efforts to support the bioeconomy in regions and cities The EU is needed to overcome the challenges for a nascent sector facing major risks, long payback periods and non-harmonised rules
26 May 201723 May 2017 BIO Deutschland presents the latest figures for the German biotech sector Concern about the standstill in R&D investment by private companies
BIO Deutschland stellt die aktuellen Branchenkennzahlen vor Stillstand bei FuE-Investitionen in nicht börsennotierte Unternehmen Besorgnis erregend
Novozymes announces $36m investment to beef up capacity for the production of enzymes for biofuels Company hired more than 100 local contractors to install additional production equipment at the facility
Bioökonomie – neue Konzepte zur Nutzung natürlicher Ressourcen „Nationale Forschungsstrategie BioÖkonomie 2030“ will nachhaltige und wissensbasierte Wirtschaft fördern
Mountains of waste could lead to new U.S. manufacturing, jobs Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists success in making fuel and bioproducts from lignin