15 November 201812 November 2018 Bags more to feel good about from Clipper Tea bags now completely renewably-sourced
Pulped paper replaces plastic as the raw material for this 3D printer The paper to be pulped can be sourced from household waste and the resulting objects do have a certain rough and ready, unfinished charm to them
Why rewarding renewable fuels under the truck CO2 regulation would be a bad idea Green groups are concerned about a push by the gas, oil, biofuel and truck industry to include a so-called ‘Carbon Correction Factor’ (CCF) for trucks and buses
Construction using concrete reinforced with renewable materials WKI research team is replacing carbon or glass-fiber fabrics in textile-reinforced concrete with eco-friendly natural fibers
Bauen mit Textilbeton aus nachwachsenden Rohstoffen WKI Forscherteam ersetzt Carbon- und Glasfasergewebe im Textilbeton durch umweltfreundliche Naturfasern
Researchers use industrial wood-waste to make FDM/FFF wood filament Research paper explored the possibility of upcycling furniture waste into wood filament to reduce the environmental impacts of wood waste
Updates to the USDA BioPreferred Program’s Guidelines The finalized and proposed changes, as well as their expected impacts on Program participants, are discussed on the BioPreferred website
Attis Industries Launches Video Series to Demonstrate Bio-Based Technologies and Discuss Targeted End Use Products The video discusses the current inefficiencies in biomass processing and how the Company is taking the next steps to double the biofuel output from biomass
Money for agriculture must go to those who cultivate the land, MEPs insist Member states outline their specific capacities to achieve European goals in strategic plans
MEPs: GAP-Gelder sollten an Bauern gehen, nicht an Großgrundbesitzer Künftig müssen die Mitgliedstaaten in „Strategieplänen“ ihre spezifischen Möglichkeiten und Ansätze zur Erreichung der europäischen Ziele darlegen
14 November 20189 November 2018 SECOS appoints COO to strengthen global operations focus Mr Stacey to bringing valuable commercial and polymer experience from several senior executive roles in the global plastics industry
Science in the future of agriculture: Can innovation double food production – and improve sustainability? Boosting knowledge and innovation in agriculture, forestry and rural areas is part of the EU’s priorities enshrined in its rural development programmes
Das moderne Baumhaus Ferdinand Ludwig lehrt an der TUM die Konzeption neuer, nachhaltiger Bauten und realisiert sie zusammen mit seinem Kooperationspartner Daniel Schönle
Neste and Clariant join forces to develop sustainable industrial solutions In the first phase of the partnership, companies will start replacing fossil-based ethylene and propylene with monomers derived from renewable feedstock
Indian Association has big plans after announcing $150m investment Group received last summer a license to grow industrial hemp on a pilot basis in Uttarakand as first licensed hemp grow in the country since 1958
From oil refinery to biorefinery: The Digest’s 2018 Multi-Slide Guide to the BIO-CCUS project Concept of converting Oil Refinery to Biorefinery
Producing everyday products with fungi Fraunhofer research teams are developing fermentation techniques and manufacturing processes to produce them on an industrial scale
Pilze als Produzenten für Alltagsprodukte Fraunhofer-Forscherteams legen Fementationsprozesse und Herstellungsverfahren für die industrielle Produktion aus
13 November 20189 September 2021 Carbon Capture, Hydrogen, Fuels for cars and aviation, Chemicals and Polymers as well as Mineralisation and Proteins 7th Conference on Carbon Dioxide as Feedstock for Fuels, Chemistry and Polymers, 20-21 March 2019, Cologne, Germany
Nouryon, Tata Steel, and Port of Amsterdam partner to develop the largest green hydrogen cluster in Europe As a first step, the parties will study the feasibility of a 100 megawatt water electrolysis facility to produce up to 15,000 tons of hydrogen per year
Bremer Baumwollbörse: Neuer Präsident will die Naturfaser wieder nach vorne bringen Unternehmer will nun mehr Zusammenhalt auf internationaler Ebene forcieren
Fish and aquatic plants: food and so much more – EUMOFA study There is more to gain from the aquatic biomass - fish by-products and algae can generate high added value, and boost the blue bioeconomy
Braskem plans initiatives to promote the Circular Economy The world's leading biopolymer producer is committed to the goal of having all plastic packaging reused, recycled or recovered by 2040
Braskem: Biopolymer-Hersteller mit Initiativen zur Förderung der Kreislaufwirtschaft Unternehmen verpflichtet sich dem Ziel, bis 2040 sämtliche Plastikverpackungen als Mehrweg, Recycling oder wieder aufbereitet anzubieten
Bioeconomies aim to become a beating heart of local communities, both rural and urban Biobased industries, which currently account for 8% of the EU’s workforce, could create one million new green jobs by 2030
Breaking bonds In theory, breaking down lignin into useful aromatic compounds shouldn’t be too difficult
BioAmber assets under the hammer LCY Biotechnology has bought many of BioAmber’s assets. The Canadian bio polyol company is being liquidated
Avantium and BASF in dispute over Synvina The companies disagree on the timing for the fulfilment of the criteria to invest in the commercial-scale plant for FDCA
12 November 20189 November 2018 Final Report: COMPOSITES EUROPE 2018 – the Lightweight Path to Success Trend towards lightweight construction is currently one of the strongest drivers for the composites industry
Abschlussbericht: COMPOSITES EUROPE 2018 – Mit Leichtigkeit zum Erfolg Trend zum Leichtbau derzeit einer der stärksten treibenden Kräfte in der Composites-Industrie
Holz am Bau: Nachwachsende Neubauten Holz liegt im Trend. In Paris, London und Chicago sind Holzhochhäuser in Planung, echte Wolkenkratzer, kühne Entwürfe
Biome Bioplastics launches plastic educational channel #ThinkBioplastic platform will help inform individuals about the already available solutions to the plastic problem
‘A line in the sand’ – Ellen MacArthur Foundation launches New Plastics Economy Global Commitment to eliminate plastic waste at source Global Commitment aims to create ‘a new normal’ for plastic packaging
Neuer Nutzen für Abfälle aus der Geflügel- und Weinindustrie Umweltfreundliche Werkstoffe aus Hühnerfedern und Traubentrester werden dank zwei von der Europäischen Union (EU) unterstützten Initiativen möglich
How to give new life to poultry and wine industry waste Chicken feathers and solid remains of grapes are being used to develop eco-friendly materials, thanks to two EU-backed initiatives
Economic comparative advantage of willow biomass in the Northeast USA Willow is grown commercially on about 500 hectares in the Northeast, predominantly for biopower but also for some other markets
Stora Enso acquires Swedish cellulose technology company Stora Enso has increased its ownership up to 100% in the Sweden-based company Cellutech AB
Aus Bambus: Sichere Wasserstoffspeicher für Elektromobilität Bioökonomie-Forschung der Uni Hohenheim ermöglicht hocheffiziente Speicherung
9 November 20186 November 2018 An interview with Dirk Carrez, BIC: “In 2050, we will live in a Circular Bio-Society” Building on the successes of the BBI JU will ensure industry commitment, applicable results, and continued investments
Hybrid photoelectrochemical and photovoltaic cells for simultaneous production of chemical fuels and electrical power Researchers develop an artificial photosynthesis system that generates hydrogen fuel and electricity at the same time
Solarzelle leistet doppelte Dienste für erneuerbare Energien Künstliches Photosynthesesystem erzeugt gleichzeitig Wasserstoff und Strom
Kraft pulping does for the bioeconomy what cracking does for petrochemicals Where the KaiCell Fibers’s Paltamo mill will be located, only half the potential is currently used - as sustainable and abundant forest resources are still available
TAIF: Russische Investmentgruppe plant neues Werk für biologisch abbaubare Kunststoffe – Technologien der italienischen Bio-on JV mit Bio-on will Kapazitäten auf bis zu 20.000 Jahrestonnen erhöhen
Bio Burials And Life After Death The lack of burial spaces is leading entrepreneurs to come up with out-of-the-box alternatives such as bio-burials, virtual graves and space disposal
Carrots could be key to making greener buildings, say researchers Crunchy and tasty, yes, but could carrots also strengthen cement and cut carbon dioxide emissions for the building industry?
BioWatch: A one-stop shop for bio-based research A new interactive online platform helps to increase awareness of innovations in the bioeconomy sector
BioWatch: Ein Anlaufpunkt für biobasierte Forschung Eine neue interaktive Online-Plattform trägt dazu bei, das Bewusstsein für Innovationen im Bioökonomiesektor zu schärfen
Habeck: EU-Pläne zum Plastik können nur der Anfang sein Das EU-Parlament will zum Schutz der Meere Plastikteller, dünne Plastiktüten, Strohhalme und andere Kunststoff-Wegwerfprodukte verbieten
8 November 20185 November 2018 Becoming Employed in a Growing Bioplastics Industry The forecast for bioplastic demand is extremely promising for anyone looking to land a career in this industry
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