1 July 201927 June 2019 Scale of the problem: How fish skins and algae could help solve the plastic pollution crisis A University of Sussex student has taken inspiration from the seas to find a solution to the man-made plastic pollution contaminating the world’s oceans
German industry talks up ‘carbon-free’ hydrogen from fossil gas It has become increasingly evident that hydrogen will be an integral part of the solution to decarbonise the economy
Lenzing Group builds world’s largest lyocell fiber plant in Thailand State-of-the-art production plant enhances global specialty fibers footprint
Lenzing Gruppe errichtet in Thailand größte Lyocellfaseranlage der Welt Hochmoderne Anlage schafft weltumspannendes Netz zur Produktion von Spezialfasern
Branching out: Making graphene from gum trees Researchers have developed a cost-effective and eco-friendly way of producing graphene using one of Australia’s most abundant resources, eucalyptus trees
Alternative zu Elektroautos: Unionsfraktion legt Rettungsplan für den Verbrennungsmotor vor Die Union im Bundestag will Diesel- und Benzinmotoren erhalten. Damit die Antriebe eine Zukunft haben, sollen die Kraftstoffe künftig anders produziert werden
Blue Pigment from Engineered Fungi Could Help Turn the Textile Industry Green A new platform for producing blue pigment could provide a sustainable alternative to conventional synthetic dyes and open the door for next-generation bioproduction
Fungus produces highly effective surfactant Research team discovers previously unknown natural products in soil fungus Mortierella alpina
Pilz produziert hochwirksames Tensid Forschungsteam entdeckt im Bodenpilz Mortierella alpina eine bisher unbekannte Gruppe von Naturstoffen
28 June 201924 June 2019 BTG commission world-first fast pyrolysis biorefinery pilot plant New facility enables the transformation of lignocellulosic biomass such as sunflower seed husks into a huge range of products
CBD shows promise as potent topical antibiotic, killing resistant superbugs Botanix Pharmaceuticals has been working on harnessing the antibacterial potential in CBD by creating an effective delivery system to treat a variety of skin diseases
Trends bei Farb- und Additivbatches: Nachhaltige Produkte nehmen Fahrt auf Drei Firmen mit Fokus auf Pigmente und Farbstoffe beleuchten die Probleme, die die Branche zurzeit beschäftigen
BBC covers biodegradable bioplastics made from cactus juice Mexican inventor wants her product to eventually replace fossil fuel-based plastic cutlery, bags, and other single-use plastic products
Bioplastics use to be expanded: Seven-Eleven Japan to wrap rice balls in bioplastics Initiative will slash convenience store operator's CO2 emissions by 400 tons a year
Renewable Polymer Plant: The Digest’s 2019 Multi-Slide Guide to Avantium Marcel Lubben, Managing Director of Avantium, shared the latest about their plant-based PEF and their way towards the flagship plant and licensing busines
27 June 20199 September 2021 New carbon capture technology could help industry and agricultural sector decarbonise Drax Group partnering with Deep Branch Biotechnology to explore the feasibility of using carbon dioxide emissions to make proteins for sustainable animal feed products
When upcycling, reach for the moon BIOrescue was launched as most innovative treatment technology for mushroom waste, while the project was being overtaken by more active developers from the start
Schleswig-Holsteins Westküste: Wind trifft Wasserstoff Im Projekt „Westküste 100“ wollen Wissenschaftler und Gewerbebetriebe aus Windstrom grünen Wasserstoff herstellen und vermarkten
Vivobarefoot Launches Plant-Based Primus Lite ll Bio Shoe on the Heels of Sustainability Research New vegan shoe is designed with over 30 percent renewable plant-based materials, including Bio TPU made from yellow dent field corn, natural rubber and algae
Levi’s found a way to make hemp feel like cotton, and it could have big implications for your wardrobe Company found a way to make hemp fibers soft and able to blend with cotton, but in a way that needs significantly less water than usual
Iowa State researchers studying slow-release fertilizer to feed crops, improve water quality Iowa State University researchers weren’t looking for a slow-release fertilizer that could feed crops while protecting water quality, but they may have found one
26 June 201921 June 2019 Deakin scientists turn plant waste into biodegradable plastic Cotton waste finds new life as eco-friendly plastic
Innovationsförderung für biobasierte Schmierstoffe und Hydraulik-Öle Startschuss für 8 Forschungsverbünde/ BMEL investiert 6 Mio. € in Bioschmierstoff-Forschung
Lamipak Introduces its first sustainable packaging solution: LamiNatural New product offers the lowest carbon footprint in Lamipak’s product range
BASF and Lutianhua plan to pilot a new production process that significantly reduces CO2 emissions Pilotplant to produce Dimethylether in a new, energy-efficient one-step process from syngas
BASF und Lutianhua planen die Pilotierung eines neuen Produktionsverfahrens mit deutlich verringerten CO2-Emissionen Pilotanlage soll Dimethylether in einem neuen, energieeffizienten Einstufenverfahren produzieren
Hemp houses could be greener, fire-resistant and built like Lego It's sustainable, heat resistant, humidity-free — and carbon negative
Beverage giant Suntory aims to make all plastic bottles bio-based by 2030 Suntory sells water, tea and other drinks in plastic bottles in about 50 countries, using an estimated 10 billion bottles a year
Boeing to Expand Investment in Brazil’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel Industry This latest investment builds on Boeing’s long-standing commitment to supporting and developing Brazil’s aviation and aerospace ecosystem
25 June 201920 June 2019 Neste and LyondellBasell announce commercial-scale production of bio-based plastic from renewable materials This collaboration marks the first time bio-based polypropylene and bio-based low-density polyethylene were produced simultaneously at commercial scale
Neste und LyondellBasell geben kommerzielle Produktion biobasierter Kunststoffe aus erneuerbaren Materialien bekannt Zusammenarbeit ermöglicht erstmals die simultane Herstellung von biobasiertem PP und biobasiertem PE mit geringer Dichte in kommerziellem Maßstab
Digitaler Holzhandel: ein dickes Brett Offenes Rohholz-Handelsportal "Forstify" soll eine für alle Marktteilnehmer offene Handelsplattform werden
ETH zündet Energierevolution – Aus Sonnenlicht und Luft entsteht Benzin Gemeinsam mit dem ETH-Spin-Off Synhelion will Eni bis 2025 die erste kommerzielle Anlage in Betrieb nehmen
Japan pledges to promote plant-based bioplastics to tackle marine waste Government aiming to get the country to recycle 100% of newly produced plastics by 2035
Virgin Australia Brisbane biofuel trial hits 1 million km milestone The joint effort was announced in October 2017 and Virgin Australia took its first delivery in August 2018 – It has since used the fuel on more than 700 flights
24 June 201924 June 2019 Webinar on cascading conversion of ligno-cellulosic recalcitrant residues: screening for efficient biocatalysts Broadcast date: July 4, 2019 - Time: 2:00 pm, CET
50 million hectares destroyed as companies disregard zero deforestation pledge During the 10 years of corporate commitments to end deforestation - an area the size of Spain - is set to be destroyed for commodities
Greenpeace-Report beleuchtet Abholzung für Alltagsprodukte Die Umweltschutzorganisation fordert Gesetze statt Selbstverpflichtung
Mitsui Chemicals Group Introduces Bio-Polypropylene Project at G20 Ministerial Meeting in Karuizawa New production technology being attempted for commercialization sees various biomass to obtain propylene in a first-of-its-kind IPA method
How to communicate the bioeconomy: 10 insights from the BioCannDo project New brochure discussing experiences and advices with descriptive and practical examples
BioCannDo präsentiert 10 Empfehlungen für die Verbraucherkommunikation Neue Broschüre diskutiert Erfahrungen und Empfehlungen mit anschaulichen und praktischen Beispielen
Aldi: Discounter schaffen kostenlose Obst- und Gemüsebeutel ab Ab Sommer 2019 sind Knotenbeutel aus nachwachsenden Rohstoffen für einen Cent erhältlich und ab Herbst 2019 gibt es wiederverwendbare Mehrwegnetze
Global brands open up about the challenges and opportunities of sustainable products Christophe Schilling from Genomatica reports about a private roundtable discussion with brands at the recent World Bio Markets conference
ANA Signs Offtake Agreement for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Deal will help ANA reach its sustainable development goals by significantly decreasing the ecological impact of each flight
Neste’s Zero Island project cuts emissions on Lidö by 78% As a result of the project, the island’s emissions were brought down by an impressive 78 percent from their previous levels
21 June 20199 September 2021 Solar fuel breakthrough: SUN-to-LIQUID produces solar kerosene from sunlight, water and carbon dioxide Will solar energy-driven processes meet the future fuel demand at a global scale?
Bahnbrechender Fortschritt in solarer Kraftstofftechnologie: Solaranlage SUN-to-LIQUID produziert erstmals solares Kerosin aus Sonnenlicht, Wasser und CO2 Wird die zukünftige globale Kerosinnachfrage durch regenerative solare Kraftstoffe gedeckt werden?
Global Bio Based Construction Polymers Market Research Report 2019 The latest global Bio Based Construction Polymers Market Research Report 2019, published in February 2019 sees healthy growth for the sector
Cork integrated within programme for reusable space vehicles RETALT - Retro Propulsion Assisted Landing Technologies - a project that includes Amorim Cork Composites
Webinar on cascading conversion of ligno-cellulosic recalcitrant residues: screening for efficient biocatalysts
