9 February 201715 February 2018 Yanfeng rings up its first production for CHyM lightweight interior parts Second production line, with an undisclosed European carmaker, will launch soon
Green Biologics Recognized as a Clean Technology Leader by Two Prestigious Industry Awards Specialty chemicals company named in the 2017 Global Cleantech 100 and a 2016 Global Clean Energy Award winner
5 minutes with… David Anderson, Global Vice President of Marketing for Green Biologics Interview with Emily O’Dowd sheds light on the importance of understanding your consumers
Composite Materials from Renewable Biomaterials Launch of the European Research Project LIBRE, with the Participation of the ITCF
Kompositwerkstoffe aus erneuerbaren Biomaterialien Start des europäischen Forschungsprojektes LIBRE mit Beteiligung des ITCF
‘Greenwashing’ Costing Walmart $1 Million Judgment prohibits Walmart from selling plastic products labeled “biodegradable” or with other terms implying the product will break down in a landfill or other environment
With plastic bags and plates, China tries to cure its corn hangover China's state grain bureau announced new strategy in a five-year policy document
8 February 201715 February 2018 Eco-friendly RWC Keel from Futures Fins rides wave of sustainability Company planning collaboration with Green Dot Bioplastics to introduce more products utilizing biocomposites and bioplastics
Öko-Trend? Nachwachsende Rohstoffe im Autobau Inzwischen überwiegen Vorteile gegenüber herkömmlichen Materialien
U of M’s CFANS and CSE to partner on bio-based industry projects Teams within the U’s Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering, Mechanical and Chemical Engineering to bringing expertise in pulp and paper, food and bio-based industry
Schmierstoffbranche diskutiert nachwachsende Rohstoffe Bei der Bioschmierstofftagung der FNR diskutierte die Branche Vor- und Nachteile der Produkte
You’d Look Good in Designer Genes Genetic engineering will soon make commercial bluejean production cheaper than ever
Land-use change possibly produces more Carbon Dioxide than assumed so far Climate Researchers Study Impacts of Land-use Change on Carbon Dioxide - Reforestation Is Important to Climate Protection and Species Diversity
Landnutzungswandel verursacht wohl mehr CO2 als bisher angenommen Klimaforscher untersuchen Auswirkungen veränderter Landnutzung auf den Kohlendioxid-Haushalt – Wiederaufforstung wichtig für Klimaschutz und Artenvielfalt
7 February 20173 February 2017 Latest plastic packaging sleeves from Mediane are biobased and recyclable Using Braskem's sugar cane-based I'm green™ Polyethylene allows Mediane to significantly reduce the carbon footprint of its packaging
Global Green and Bio-Based Solvents Market – Segmented by Type, Application, and Geography – Growth, Trends and Forecasts (2016 – 2021) Government support for research of green and bio-based solvents is opening a gateway to opportunities for the global green and bio-based solvents market
Es geht um die Wurst: Olivenextrakte statt E-Nummern Neues BMWi-Projekt nutzt funktionelle Stoffe aus Olivenblättern um die Oxidation in Wurstwaren zu reduzieren
Jilin Boda New Materials: Werk für CO2-basierte Kunststoffe in Planung Ausbau der Kapazitäten für CO2-basierte Kunststoffe und Nanomaterialien auf jeweils bis zu 300.000 Tonnen im Jahr geplant
Mazda uses isosorbide-based engineering plastics Roadstar RF is the fifth model to use DURABIO™, and the new grade will be adopted for more models
Butadiene from ethanol in one step: The Digest’s 2017 Multi-Slide Guide to ETB Catalytic technology Company founder Vladimir Trembovolsky provided this illuminating presentation of the company’s technology
Toray, Mitsui in cellulosic sugar JV in Thailand The JV will build a demonstration plant which will process around 15 tons of sugarcane bagasse/day
6 February 20172 February 2017 A new class of olefin metathesis catalysts developed European research project COSMOS aims at reducing the dependence of the European oleochemical industry on tropical oils
Building Up Biomaterials What do furniture makers, the auto industry and foresters all have in common? A need for innovation in Michigan forest biomaterials
Einkäufer und Produzenten zusammenführen BMEL fördert Netzwerkarbeit für eine nachhaltige und biobasierte öffentliche Beschaffung
EU Policymakers Boost Bio-based Plastic "Strategy on Plastics in a circular economy" addresses the "high dependence on fossil feedstock" as one of its three priority areas
What Finland doesn’t want you to know about its forests The Finnish government unveiled a new climate and energy strategy where it revealed its intention to increase wood harvests by nearly 25%
Novamont buys the remaining 22% of Mater-Biopolymer Novamont has exercised its option to acquire the remaining 22% of the share capital of Mater-Biopolymer srl
3 February 20171 February 2017 What does the UK’s Industrial Strategy mean for the Bioeconomy? Following the UK's Industrial Strategy Green Paper, where does the Bioeconomy fit in?
Der Wald als Ressource Forstwirtschaft gleich nach der Landwirtschaft die wichtigste Landnutzungsform in der Europäischen Union
AkzoNobel signs cooperation agreement on bio-based polymer technology with Itaconix Agreement will be an important step for the further development of bio-based chemistry on a large scale
“Knitted muscles” provide power Swedish researchers have made ‘muscles’ by coating natural fibres with electro-active polymers
Wie das Startup Hanfgarten von der Lockerung des Cannabis-Verbots profitieren will Interview mit Gründer Andreas Troger zur Gesetzesänderung in Deutschland, über die Zukunft von medizinischem Cannabis in Österreich und die Hoffnung auf komplette Legalisierung
Researchers separate sugars from byproduct chemicals including toxins The metal-organic framework NU-1000 allows separation of toxic furanics from sugars, which is necessary for efficient ethanol production
Strahlend weiß und zu 90 Prozent biobasiert: Biowerkstoff der Forschernachwuchsgruppe umhüllt Kugelschreiber Mit seiner robusten Hülle ist der Kugelschreiber dem täglichen Einsatz im Alltag gewachsen und sticht zugleich optisch mit seiner strahlenden weißen Farbe heraus
2 February 2017 nova’s experts introduced: Guido Müller Manager for Dissemination & Marketing Communication
Sugar for the Chemical industry – opportunity or danger? nova Session “Biomass for industry: Supply, acceptance and the food vs. fuels debate”
BIO-QED midterm stakeholder workshop A satellite event to the 10th International Conference on Bio-based Materials
MYBiomass and American Process Inc. Announce Joint-Development Agreement for the Production of Nanocellulose for Downstream Applications Additives in textile, paper, and automotive parts amongst others to be made from oil palm empty fruit-bunches
Autoreifen aus Löwenzahn – Alternative Naturkautschuk-Quellen Bundesminister Schmidt übergibt Zuwendungsbescheide
AVALON Industries wins new Swiss research project to replace carcinogenic formaldehyde with bio-based, non-toxic 5-HMF Research project aims to come up with a formaldehyde-free, sustainable and non-toxic adhesive for industrial use in the wood-processing industry
AVALON Industries gewinnt neues Schweizer Forschungsprojekt, um karzinogenes Formaldehyd durch biobasiertes, nicht-toxisches 5-HMF zu ersetzen Forschungsprojekt will einen formaldehydfreien, nachhaltigen und ungiftigen Klebstoff für den industriellen Einsatz in der holzverarbeitenden Industrie entwickeln
Sourcing personal care ingredients from hemp getting easier Recent government actions in Kentucky and Alaska are a small part of what’s to come for the hemp
Tetra Pak ‘protects what’s good’ with their new 80% sustainable carton Company's ultimate goal is to produce all of their packages by only using sustainable managed renewable materials.
1 February 201730 January 2017 Poll: Europeans want EU policy to promote crop-based biofuels Findings directly contradict European Commission’s justification for phasing out conventional biofuels
Bioplastics an important part of the EU roadmap for the strategy on plastics in a circular economy European Bioplastics looks forward to sharing further information on standards, certifications, and labels
Kreislaufwirtschaft: Biokunststoffe ein wichtiger Teil des Fahrplans für die EU-Kunststoffstrategie European Bioplastics wird im Laufe der kommenden Monate zu relevanten Standards, Zertifizierungen und Kennzeichnungen für Biokunststoffe informieren
The biolubricants market is tempting the big oil industry Chevron Products Company made an equity investment into Novvi LLC
Canadian scientists turn carbon-dioxide emissions into useful products Here’s a look at some of the Canadian semifinalists of the the NRG COSIA Carbon XPrize
A Discussion With Avantium’s CFO Regarding Its Acquisition of Liquid Light Acquisition of Liquid Light’s assets giving Avantium another CO2 technology to strengthen its own CO2 conversion group