27 October 20169 September 2021 Covestro demonstrates the potential of plastics made from CO2 at K 2016 CO2-based flexible foam to launch soon - Climate gas now also in elastomers, e.g. for automotive applications - Use in insulating boards also conceivable
Covestro zeigt auf der K 2016 das Potenzial von Kunststoffen aus CO2 CO2-basierter Weichschaum bald auf dem Markt - Klimagas jetzt auch in Elastomeren – etwa für Anwendungen im Auto - Künftig Einsatz zudem in Dämmplatten denkbar
Carlsberg’s new bio-based beer bottles to ‘step up’ to sustainability targets Company confident they can deliver and sell the green fiber bottle to the global consumer by 2019
Poised for production: The Digest’s 2016 Multi-Slide Guide to Fermentalg Microalgae found to produce molecules of interest such as the Omega 3 fatty acids, coloring agents, antioxidants and biopolymers
Leaf Resources further advances the development of commercial projects in Malaysia with assistance from Malaysian government agencies Leaf Resources signed milestone documents with the Malaysian agencies to create a high-value, bio-based industry
26 October 20169 September 2021 German experts on CO2 utilization launch a petition for the full integration of renewable Carbon Capture and Utilization (rCCU) in the Renewable Energy Directive (RED) The authors argue that Carbon Capture & Utilization (CCU) technologies will play a crucial role in the future renewable energy system and for climate protection
Deutsche CO2-Experten veröffentlichen eine Petition zur vollen Integration der Nutzung von CO2 mittels Erneuerbaren Energien in die europäische Renewable Energy Directive (RED) Die Autoren sind überzeugt, dass CCU-Technologien eine entscheidende Rolle im Erneuerbare-Energien-System der Zukunft und beim Klimaschutz spielen werden
Urgent need for a reasonable regulation of cannabidiol (CBD) in food, cosmetics, as herbal natural medicine and as medicinal product The European Industrial Hemp Association (EIHA) published a position paper to overcome the patchwork of CBD-regulation in the European Union
Sinnvolle Regulierung von Cannabidiol (CBD) in Lebensmitteln, Kosmetik, als Naturmedizin und Medikament dringend notwendig Der Europäische Nutzhanfverband (European Industrial Hemp Association (EIHA) hat ein Positionspapier zum Flickenteppich der EU-Regulierungen von CBD veröffentlicht
NatureWorks Wins Two 3M Supplier of the Year Awards Award recognizes suppliers who improve 3M's competitiveness or drive sustainability
GBEV becomes Flanders Biobased Valley! Ghent Bio-Economy Valley continues to support the development of the Flemish biobased economy as Flanders Biobased Valley
WACKER präsentiert neue VINNEX®-Additive für verbesserte Biokunststoffe Auf Polyvinylacetat basierendes Additiv erweitert deutlich das Verarbeitungs- und Anwendungsspektrum von Biopolyestern
WACKER Presents New VINNEX® Additives for Enhanced Bioplastics Polyvinyl-acetate-based additive optimizes processing and property profile of biopolyester
Neue bioabbaubare Mulchfolien und Geotextilien in Entwicklung Interessant für Landwirte und Wasserbau – Biologischer Abbau zum optimalen Zeitpunkt. Eine Mulchfolie soll außerdem Schädlinge abwehren
Ginkgo Bioworks and Prospect Bio to Collaborate on Tools to Accelerate Biological Engineering Sensors allow for rapid screening of organism designs
From the plant to the microreactor Scientists at the Leibniz-Institute of Plant Biochemistry (IPB) in Halle/Saale (Germany) have fully elucidated the biosynthesis of carnosic acid
Von der Pflanze in den Mikroreaktor Wissenschaftlern des Leibniz-Instituts für Pflanzenbiochemie (IPB) ist es gelungen die Biosynthese von Carnosinsäure vollständig aufzuklären
25 October 20169 September 2021 From waste to resource: Highly efficient and cost-effective CO2 utilization will spark a revolution What can we expect from policy?
Vom Abfall zum Rohstoff: Hoch effiziente und kosteneffektive CO2-Nutzung wird eine Revolution auslösen Wie nehmen die politischen Entscheidungsträger die Herausforderung an?
Concern as Senate leans toward labeling wood-fired power plants as carbon neutral Scientists concerned that well-intentioned legislation could promote deforestation in the U.S. and elsewhere
Dämmstoffe aus Naturfasern bestehen Dauertest Abschluss der Untersuchungen des Langzeitverhaltens von Dämmstoffen aus nachwachsenden Rohstoffen
Agriculture has big role to play in curbing greenhouse gas emissions Rapid action needed to put smallholders and food systems on sustainable paths
Croda: New $170M Delaware River chemical plant First plant of its kind in North America to manufacture 100-percent renewable non-ionic surfactants
NC Partnering launches a new bio-ecosystem called the BioFutureFactory This new project aims at bringing costs of the feedstock down
24 October 201619 October 2016 3A Composites AirexBaltekBanova wins IBEX Innovation Award for its BANOVA Products 3A Composites AirexBaltekBanova was awarded the IBEX Innovation Award 2016 in Boatbuilding Methods & Materials for its BANOVA products
New Study: Biomass Costlier, Dirtier Than Wind, Solar for Replacing Coal Power in the UK New economic analysis shows that wind and solar are likely to be the least-cost way to power the UK over the next decade, as costs for clean wind and solar energy decline and biomass uncertainty grows
ISOBIO achievements in treating hemp shivs Impressive results in terms of water repellence (up to 130° of water contact angle) and of hydrophobic properties
HEXPOL TPE present Dryflex Green Biobased TPEs at K2016 Dryflex Green family compounds containing amounts of renewable content up to 90%
Biochar improves crop growth and climate The use of biochar in agriculture improves soil fertility, especially in tropical regions, and mitigates greenhouse gas emissions
New project aims to create equal market access for bio-based products Start of STAR4BBI - STAndards and Regulations FOR the Bio-Based Industry
21 October 201619 October 2016 Green Biologics Announces New Brands for High Purity, Bio-Based Products Renewable Specialty Chemistry Company Introduces BioPure™ and GreenInside® Product Lines
Biobasierte und kompostierbare Alternative zu EPS Partikelschaum ecovio EA von BASF SE ist für die Kompostierung zertifiziert, stoßfest und robust
Bossie, the Climate Warrior: new approaches may unlock dairy methane’s value Culture Biosystems producing attractive economics for its advanced algae cultivation platform
Researchers make breakthrough in biobased materials WSU scientists find new type of solvent to separate lignin from wood
Biogenic CO2 Coalition launches grassroots outreach Urges EPA to remove its regulatory roadblock to development of the bioeconomy
20 October 201618 October 2016 Corbion releases whitepaper on feedstock sourcing for bioplastics Company states that the concerns of using biobased feedstocks for plastics can be successfully identified and managed
Biobasierte Kunststoffe spielend verarbeiten FNR präsentiert biobasierte Kunststoffe und deren Verarbeitung auf der K 2016 in Düsseldorf
BP and Uniper aim to harness green hydrogen to produce fuels Cooperation agreement providing to examine the technical and economic feasibility of a power-to-gas plant at BP’s Lingen refinery
BP und Uniper wollen ‘grünen Wasserstoff’ für die Herstellung von Kraftstoffen nutzbar machen Kooperationsvertrag sieht Prüfung der technischen und wirtschaftlichen Machbarkeit des Einsatzes der Power to Gas-Technologie am Raffineriestandort Lingen vor
Wenn aus gepresstem Laub Geschirr entsteht Die Firma Leaf Republic ersetzt Kunststoff durch Naturmaterialien. Teils sind die Teller und Schalen schon in Gastronomiebetrieben im Einsatz
Nano-spike catalysts convert carbon dioxide directly into ethanol High-selectivity electrochemical conversion of CO2 to ethanol using a copper nanoparticle/N-doped graphene electrode
19 October 201619 October 2016 Bundesverband Bioenergie veranstaltet den 14. Internationalen Fachkongress für erneuerbare Mobilität „Kraftstoffe der Zukunft 2017“ Finales Programm online
Gevo Produces First Cellulosic Renewable Jet Fuel Specified for Use on Commercial Airline Flights Flight with Alaska Airlines Expected to be Made in the Next Few Months
Grüne wollen Bauen mit nachwachsenden Rohstoffen stärken Grüne Abgeordnete im Deutschen Bundestag fordern nationale Holzbaustrategie für Hochbau und Ingenieurbau, um den Einsatz ökologischer Baustoffe voranzubringen
Researchers in Germany plan to produce formaldehyde from carbon dioxide Experts from Heidelberg University, LMU Munich, BASF and the Hte company are exploring ways for CO2-based synthesis of the industrial chemical formaldehyde
Forscher wollen Formaldehyd aus CO2 herstellen Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung fördert Verbundprojekt mit Beteiligung von Wissenschaftlern der Universität Heidelberg
Sustainable materials need certification and lobbies Not yet enough commercial people in biobased with an attitude of “let’s fix this, we’re going to make money and we’re going to make lots of it!
Monarca BioFuel Project in Mexico expands, adding another 33,000 hectares of Jatropha The CEO of Monarca has a plan with great vision to produce bioJet fuel for Mexican aviation as well as produce low cost seed oil for export to the US refineries
18 October 201617 October 2016 Multi-product Integrated bioRefinery of Algae: from Carbon dioxide and Light Energy to high-value Specialties: MIRACLES 5th Newsletter shows significant progress in algae cultivation