10 September 20185 September 2018 Basisbroschüre “Nachwachsende Rohstoffe – Natürliche Alternativen” erschienen Neue FNR-Publikation beschreibt die mögliche Bandbreite der Nutzung nachwachsender Rohstoffe als wichtigem Bestandteil der Bioökonomie
Interview: The situation with bio-based adhesives is still in flux Greater heat being generated nowadays in electrics and electronics could be counterbalanced by highly filled adhesives and sealants
Biodegradable pet coffins and body bags the brainchild of young mums Western Australia's Orchid Valley Pet Co already selling their caskets and body bags all over Australia and New Zealand
Lego Wants to Completely Remake Its Toy Bricks (Without Anyone Noticing) It is also pushing for the plastic in its toys to come from sources like plant fibers or recycled bottles by 2030
Schutz für die Ozonschicht: Zuckermoleküle binden gefährliche FCKW Wissenschaftler aus Mainz und Aschaffenburg entwickeln Methode zum Schutz der Ozonschicht vor schädlichem Fluorchlorkohlenwasserstoff Freon 11
Lassen sich Biokunststoffe recyclen? Positionspapier aus der Reihe »Fraunhofer UMSICHT nimmt Stellung«
9 September 201811 April 2022 Turbinenschaufel aus Papier Nachhaltiges Zellulosematerial für den 3D-Druck
7 September 20185 September 2018 EuropaBio appoints new Secretary General, Healthcare Director and Industrial Biotech Director Association announcement to confirm the appointments of Bernard Grimm, as Healthcare Director and Agnes Borg as Industrial Biotech Director
Kompostierbare Polymerfolien – Der Beginn einer Verpackungsrevolution Die neue Materialklasse der bioORMOCER®e bietet Dr. Sabine Amberg-Schwab vom Fraunhofer-Institut für Silicatforschung ISC in Würzburg eine denkbare Lösung
Biocomposites Encourage Innovative Applications A look at the three winners of the 2017 Innovation Award at the European Conference on Wood and Natural Fiber Composites
Marine Biotechnologie im Fokus Marine Ressourcen mithilfe biotechnologischer Werkzeuge erforschen und erschließen – das ist Ziel einer neuen Fördermaßnahme des Bundesforschungsministeriums
Only Natural Pet Advances Sustainable Packaging Initiative with Braskem’s Sugarcane Based I’m greenTM Biopolymer Integration of bioplastic packaging derived from renewable sugarcane directly supports Only Natural Pet's commitments to environmental sustainability and carbon reduction
Biodegradable plastic that goes straight into compost bin could keep Ireland green Researchers discover biodegradable material that degrades in everyday compost bins
New wood-metal hybrid for lightweight construction New material mix boasts excellent insulating properties and has a low bending strength
Neuer Hybridwerkstoff aus Holz und Metall für den Leichtbau Holzschaum und Metallschwamm - diese gegensätzlichen Werkstoffe harmonieren nach Experten des Fraunhofer-Instituts perfekt
6 September 20183 September 2018 Fashion Development Materials is born, the new Bio-on business unit dedicated to bioplastic materials for fashion and the luxury sector A dedicated team will develop new materials based on Minerv PHA bioplastics, 100% natural and biodegradable, targeting the fashion and luxury industry
Expert View: Invest-ability of the bio-economy Product performance, sustainability and customer awareness are driving the demand for new products
Gevo discusses future expansion plans for Luverne plant site Due to the company’s plans to become profitable, plant site will set the stage for low-carbon isobutanol, low-carbon jet fuel and low-carbon isooctane production
Düngen mit Gärprodukten Aktuelle Broschüre informiert über Anwendung, Aufbereitung und Vermarktung von Gärprodukten
‘It saved our business’: Italy’s farmers turn low into high with cannabis Hemp cultivation for non-pharmaceutical could help revert desiccation of farm land
Birth of an industrial sugars giant? Sugars in focus in Leaf Resources, Petronas agreement We hear from Australia and Malaysia that PETRONAS Chemicals Group and Leaf Resources inked a MoU for Leaf’s proposed biorefinery project in Malaysia
Boral could turn sawmill residue into renewable diesel The Mid North Coast of New South Wales could become home to the world’s first biorefinery turning sawmill residues into renewable diesel and renewable bitumen
5 September 20184 September 2018 ICT-BIOCHAIN Europe’s first Digital Innovation Hub for Circular Bioeconomy New EU-project focuses on the development of efficient biomass supply chains for sustainable chemical production in bioeconomy regions across Europe
Deadline for climate action – Act strongly before 2035 to keep warming below 2°C Humanity may be nearing the point of no return for climate action, according to new study
Genome Editing: Bioökonomierat fordert neues EU-Gentechnikrecht Deutschland und EU sollen Bio-Innovationen mitgestalten
Kentucky: McConnell Secures Hemp Victory in Farm Bill McConnell emphasizes importance of hemp in farm bill - Congress is set to legalize
Climeworks raises CHF 30.5M (USD 30.8M) to commercialize carbon dioxide removal technology Swiss-based Climeworks AG will use funds to further industrialize its technology and strengthen its market lead within the direct air capture industry
Climeworks erhält 30.5 Mio. CHF (26,8 Mio. Euro) Eigenkapital zur Kommerzialisierung der Direct Air Capture Technologie Schweizer Climeworks AG möchte frisches Kapital zur weiteren Industrialisierung ihrer Technologie nutzen und ihre führende Position in der DAC-Industrie ausbauen
How the forest copes with the summer heat Trees try to protect themselves from extreme drought with various measures such as, for instance, premature leaf shedding
Wie der Wald mit dem Hitzesommer zurechtkommt Mit verschiedenen Massnahmen wie dem vorzeitigen Abwerfen der Blätter versuchen Bäume, sich vor extremer Trockenheit zu schützen
4 September 201830 August 2018 A transparent and thermally stable polyamide – 100 percent biobased Fraunhofer researchers are using new catalytic processes to convert 3-carene into building blocks for biobased plastics
Transparentes und hitzestabiles Polyamid – 100 Prozent biobasiert Mit neuen katalytischen Verfahren setzen Fraunhofer-Forscher 3-Caren zu Bausteinen für biobasierte Kunststoffe um
Integrating circular economy and bioeconomy would improve sustainability in Europe New EEA report shows that the policy agendas would benefit from stronger links in product and infrastructure design and collaboration throughout the value chain
Das Original ist zurück – der Bio-Strohhalm Bayerisches Start-Up verhilft Abfallprodukten aus der biologischen Landwirtschaft zu neuem Wert
futureTEX forscht: Hanf im Flugzeugbau und Ufos aus Textilbeton Start für futureTEX-Rollout am 6. September 2018 - bis 2030 soll das modernste textilindustrielle Wertschöpfungsnetzwerk Europas entstehen
good natured Products continues growth streak Released figures showing that revenues increased, compared to the comparative periods in the previous year
Report: Single-use plastic packaging must adapt to survive Recycling and sustainability are here to stay, and the plastics industry must adapt in order to survive
Genomatica and the new road to bioeconomy innovation We’ll commence in the country where Genomatica process technology is on view, at scale — that’s Italy
3 September 201829 August 2018 Fraunhofer CSP develops smart water filter systems Goal of the research project is to create a database to allow the pollution of lakes and rivers to be analyzed and subsequently reduced
Smarte Filteranlagen zum Nachweis von Mikroplastik im Wasser Fraunhofer CSP entwickelte Filtersystem für eine bessere Datenanalyse von Mikroplastik in Gewässern
This alternative film for fields actually biodegrades Biodegradable films could be a more eco-friendly alternative to the thin polyethylene films common in agriculture in many countries
BP setzt weltweit erstmals “grünen Wasserstoff” zur Kraftstoffherstellung ein Audi liefert "grünen Wasserstoff" aus Power to Gas-Anlage in Werlte - Pilotphase für 30 Tage geplant
Natural Fibers Market Size, Share, Trends, Growth, Forecast Analysis Report By Segment, By Product, By Application, By Region – Gobal Forecast Global Natural Fibers market is valued at million US$ in 2017 and will reach million US$ by the end of 2025, growing at a CAGR of during 2018-2025.
Papier und Kartons aus Grasfasern Uwe D'Agnone setzt sich für eine nachhaltige und ressourcenschonende Industrie ein und schlägt mit seinem Gras-basierten Papier und Verpackungen neue Wege ein
Start Ups: Gute Geschäfte mit der Müllvermeidung Wie regionale Unternehmen sich mit ökologischen Lösungswegen gegen die steigenden Verpackungs-Müllberge einsetzen
Converting wind power for storage purposes Power-to-Gas plant at Energiepark Mainz with positive interim results
Windstrom zum Speichern umwandeln Power-to-Gas-Anlage im Energiepark Mainz mit erfolgreicher Zwischenbilanz
A Vision for Teaching the Values of Synthetic Biology Educating the next generation of synthetic biologists means teaching its values as well as its processes
31 August 201828 August 2018 Aalto University and VTT launch a major innovation ecosystem aimed at doubling the value of forest industry Aim is to develop materials from renewable resources in order to safeguard a sustainable future