5 December 20162 December 2016 Braskem: Polarbröd stellt auf biobasierte Verpackungen um Schwedische Großbäckerei will Carbon Footprint ihrer Verpackungen und damit Abhängigkeit von fossilen Ressourcen verringern
“We are trying to develop CO2 as a source of carbon” Tobias Erb discusses a synthetic metabolic pathway that fixes carbon dioxide and synthetic biology
„Wir wollen CO2 als Kohlenstoffquelle erschließen“ Ein Gespräch mit Tobias Erb über einen künstlichen Stoffwechselweg, der Kohlendioxid bindet, und die Synthetische Biologie
Palm oil prices hit four-year high after US lifts biodiesel target The US government is trying to encourage energy companies to use a greater amount of biofuel
2 December 20161 December 2016 Sweet success: new bioplastic candy wrapper from Mars wins 11th Global Bioplastics Award European Bioplastics Conference became an excellent event with rousing discussions about policy in promoting bioplastics
Palmöl: Amnesty erhebt schwere Vorwürfe gegen Kosmetik-Hersteller Große Player wollen Palmöl-Produzenten Wilmar in die Pflicht nehmen
Wissenschaftler fordern Neuorientierung der Forschungsförderung für synthetische Biologie DECHEMA-Fachgruppe stellt neues Positionspapier „Innovationsmotor Synthetische Biologie“ vor
Angry vegans are calling on the Bank of England to scrap the new £5 note because they contain animal fat Petition signed by 13,500 people has been created to have tallow removed
Neue Fünf-Pfund-Note: Scheine als Fettnäpfchen Vegetarier laufen Sturm, Hindus fühlen sich in ihren religiösen Gefühlen verletzt
Protected forests in Europe felled to meet EU renewable targets – report Europe’s bioenergy plants are burning trees felled from protected conservation areas rather than using forest waste, new report shows
1 December 20162 December 2016 Global bioplastics production capacities continue to grow despite low oil price Stronger political support needed to realise full potential of bio-based materials in Europe
Weltweite Produktionskapazitäten für Biokunststoffe steigen trotz niedrigen Ölpreises Stärkere politische Unterstützung notwendig, um Potenziale in Europa besser nutzen zu können
Synthetic & Bio-Based Coatings For Automotives Global Industry Size, Market Share, Trends, Analysis And Forecast, 2012 - 2018
The Biobased Economy after Trump: the States May Lead the Way Brent Erickson's comment - Special to The Digest
Energie beliebig speichern und umwandeln Elektrische Energie aus Sonne und Wind effizient in chemische Grundstoffe, gasförmige Energieträger sowie Kraftstoffe speichern zu können wäre ein großer Schritt in Richtung Energiewende. Daran forscht man nun im Kopernikus-Projekt Power-to-X
HEXPOL TPE creates more possibilities to be green Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE) compounding group, HEXPOL TPE, has added new compounds to their Dryflex Green family of biobased TPEs, creating more opportunities for sustainability
HEXPOL TPE ermöglicht neue „grüne“ Optionen Die auf thermoplastische Elastomere (TPE) spezialisierte Compounding-Gruppe HEXPOL TPE ergänzt ihre Dryflex Green Produktfamilie mit neuen Compounds für mehr Möglichkeiten zur Nachhaltigkeit
European Bioplastics: New fact sheet on standards for bioplastics Overview of the numerous standards and test methods already available
Corbion and Kraton receive first European certification for bio-based products New European system for bio-based content certification was launched at the 11th Annual European Bioplastics Conference in Berlin
30 November 20169 September 2021 5th Conference on Carbon Dioxide as Feedstock for Fuels, Chemistry and Polymers One week left to register
Exciting new ideas, latest developments and 15% discount on early registration The preliminary programme for International Conference on Bio-based Materials in Cologne, 10 – 11 May 2017 is now online
6 Promising New Ways to Make Bio-based & Renewable Plastics Slideshow including a new thermoplastic elastomer (TPE ) made from consumer waste chewing gum, and a new line of black masterbatches containing 100% recycled post-consumer tires
Horticultural companies: Klasmann-Deilmann sells Growcoon 100% biodegradable mesh promotes optimized development in young plants
Produktionsgartenbau: Klasmann-Deilmann vertreibt Growcoon 100% biologisch abbaubares Gewebe fördert optimale Wachstumsbedingungen für Jungpflanzen
Niedersächsischer Holzbaupreis für besonders innovative Holzbauten vergeben Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt, Kita Kleine Gallier und Paul-Klee-Schule sind die drei Preisträger – Sonderpreis Baukultur geht an Fagus-GreCon
Braskem stands out among the top companies in the world in the management of polluting gases Investment of about US$2 million, from 2013 to 2015 in its green ethylene unit, was able to significantly reduce the CO2 emissions generated by its production of Green Plastic
Studies show benefits of compostable bio-waste bag in Germany Two recent projects in the German cities of Brunswick and Munich are highlighting two key aspects of the bio-waste bag debate
Turning Sugar Waste into Light – And Job Opportunities Indian researchers pioneer an alternate use for sugarcane waste
29 November 201629 November 2016 3.5 billion reasons why sustainable toothbrushes could be big business "Toothbrushes get completely lost in the recycling process...”
CelluForce and Fibria Celulose Sign a Strategic Partnership Agreement Companies will jointly develop additional cellulose nanocrystal applications, a variety of industrial and manufacturing uses
Die Faire Computermaus – Version 2 Nager IT wartet mit weiteren großen Schritten auf dem Weg zu mehr Nachhaltigkeit und Fairness in der Produktion auf
Certification of bio-based content ‘Bio-based content certification scheme’ developed by Netherlands Standardization Institute will be launched at the 11th European Bioplastics Conference
Commission official: ‘Bioeconomy is a unique opportunity to address societal challenges’ EurActiv Slovakia talked to the Commission’s John Bell about the issue
Iowa State University scientists explore environmental advantages of horticultural bioplastics They found bioplastic containers have the potential to offer another major advantage that petroleum products can’t: the ability to self-fertilize plants
28 November 201626 November 2016 The upcoming revision of the EU Fertilisers Regulation and the benefits of biodegradable plastic mulch films Kristy-Barbara Lange, Deputy Managing Director from European Bioplastics answers some questions about the benefits of biodegradable mulch films
Using synthetic photosynthesis to combat climate change A synthetic biological metabolic pathway fixes CO2 more efficiently than plants
Österreich: Biobasierte Industrie ermöglicht Einblicke in Materialien der Zukunft Vorhandene Ressourcen bestmöglich einsetzen
BIO-ON makes a “Leap Forward” and launches production of special biopolymers at its new “Production” Division New industrial plan for 2017-2020 also presented
Mit Zucker gegen Rost: Bis zu 80 Prozent weniger Biokorrosion Forschungsverbund entdeckt Zuckermoleküle als ökologische Alternative zum Korrosionsschutz
Yes, we move. The Italian bioeconomy strategy is on line The strategy aims to provide a shared vision of the economic, social and environmental opportunities and challenges
25 November 201624 November 2016 The End Of Biotechnology As We Know It Big challenges are waiting for science und industry according to the European Summit of Industrial Biotechnology 2016 in Graz/Austria
South Korea: Scientists find way to turn waste gas into biofuel Chemical engineer Jae Sung Lee said the research will offer a "new opportunity for recycling CO2 into valuable fuels and chemicals."
The great untapped potential of herbal medicines Expert Professor Dr. Michael Wink in an interview with Dr. Ariane Pott from BIOPRO Baden-Württemberg
Pflanzliche Arzneimittel – viel ungenutztes Potenzial Experte Professor Dr. Michael Wink in einem Interview mit Dr. Ariane Pott für die BIOPRO Baden-Württemberg
SynBio is gearing up Synthetic Biology's large field of applications became apparent at the EFIB-conference in Glasgow, last October
Investing in the “Bioeconomy” Could Create Jobs And Reduce Carbon Emissions Researchers’ estimates show that achieving a Billion Ton Bioeconomy could displace 9.5% of fossil energy consumption annually
24 November 201622 November 2016 Showa Denko to Terminate Production and Sale of Biodegradable Plastic Production of BionolleTM to be abandoned by the end of December 2016, sales one year later