19 April 201614 April 2016 Award-winning biodegradable agar packaging could replace plastic Agar Plasticity project explores the use of seaweed-derived biodegradable substitute for conventional plastic packaging
Catia Bastioli talks to Il Bioeconomista. An exclusive interview with the Ceo of Novamont Exclusive interview with the Chief Executive Officer of Novamont before the 4th EU Bioeconomy Stakeholders’ Conference
18 April 201615 April 2016 The Bioeconomy Revolution: the new ebook on world bioeconomy A mixture of Interviews with important stakeholders of this new economic concept
Bioeconomy: One Billion Tons of Biomass Biomass Research & Development Board creating U.S. “Bioeconomy Vision”
BIOWC16 Workshop: “Growing a Billion Ton Bioeconomy in the United States” Workshop open to all attendees at the 2016 BIO World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology
Innovia Group sale of Cellophane™ High-tech film producer will be manufacturing the new polymer banknote substrate for the Bank of England
FKuR, Oerlemans Plastics und BK Pac pushen Einsatz von Biokunststoffen für nachhaltige Lebensmittelverpackungen Drei Unternehmen arbeiten gemeinsam an der auf Green PE von Braskem basierenden Produktlinie
15 April 20167 April 2016 Bacteria and Innovation Plant biotechnology is the vanguard of a new frontier
9th Intl Biobased Materials Conference – Day 2 Bio-polymers, lignin utilisation and update on Polyhydroxyalkanoates ( PHA)
EU Algae stakeholders release Ground-Breaking agenda to develop the industry The Conference “European Roadmap for an Algae-Based Industry” was successfully held on 6-8 April in the Algarve region of southern Portugal
Biomass broken down without chemicals for 1st time, study claims Researchers find catalyst that allows simultaneous conversion of cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin
Edible film: The future of eco-friendly packaging? Scientist at a green chemistry conference in Berlin interviewed by DW
14 April 20167 April 2016 What Renewable Chemistry Can Learn from the Karate Kid By Mike Knauf, CEO, Rivertop Renewables
Japanese team cracks into biofuel with crab shells Xylose found effective at fermenting chitin-derived sugars to produce ethanol
New platforms, new pathways: The Digest’s Multi-Slide Guide to Organic Acids, the molecules and markets Main Digest slide deck can be seen below
CO2 should be a sustainable business DTU received seven million DKK from VILLUM FONDEN to find new and more effective solutions
Major Regulatory Milestones in First Quarter Set Joule Up for Commercial Success Company hits major breakthroughs including EPA approval for Sunflow®-E
13 April 20169 September 2021 Agenda of nova Session on Carbon Capture and Utilization online Registration now open, number of participants limited
The hidden economic benefits of banning plastic bags With its incremental ban on single-use plastic bags, the French government has given a substantial boost to the country’s organic plastics companies
Plastiktütenverbot stärkt heimische Unternehmen Die französische Regierung fördert Hersteller biobasierter Kunststoffe, indem sie schrittweise Einwegplastiktüten verbietet
“Open-Bio Workshop” on EU Ecolabels to take place in Brussels in May One-day event to focus on validating interim results and recommendations
High strength wood-plastic composites recycled from construction and demolition wood waste VTT have joined forces in the European H2020 project “HISER”
Orineo Voted ‘Bio-based Material of the Year 2016’ By Industry Peers Touch of Nature® recognised for innovative character and functional validity
Evolva gains exclusive license to develop and commercialise nootkatone globally for pest control Evolva also signs broader nootkatone collaboration agreement with CDC
12 April 20167 April 2016 4D Bioprinting for Biomedical Applications Review highlights recent developments in 4D bioprinting technology
Riding the green wave! Patagonia and Yulex’s bio-based wetsuit Patagonia making their proprietary bio-rubber available to the surf industry
A New Web Platform, a New Brand Identity for MarineLitterSolutions.com Online platform promoting zero plastics in the ocean launched at PolyTalk 2016
Biorizon scales up its bio-aromatics research again Commercially promising results for the conversion of wood, sugars and lignin
New SPI Bioplastics Division report defines bioplastics, explores the growing field of bioplastics and demonstrates how material innovation can offer environmental advantages Simply explained, how bioplastics support the plastic industry’s focus and commitment to reduce waste and create products that are sustainable
11 April 20165 April 2016 Cellulosic Sugar Producers Cooperative collaborating with Comet Biorefining to develop agricultural biomass supply chain Prospects of establishing the first commercial scale agricultural biomass to cellulosic sugar value chain in Canada
Bausteine in einem Schritt Kombi-Katalysator für die direkte Umsetzung von Synthesegas in leichte Olefine
Grüne Werkstoffe im Fahrzeugbau – Schiebedachrahmen aus Naturfaser Im Dachhimmel der neuen Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse verstärkt ein Rahmen aus Naturfasern den Einbauraum des Schiebedachs
IAC FiberFrame™ Natural Fiber Sun Roof Frame Debuts on 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Proprietary innovation is made of 70 percent renewable raw material
9th Intl Conference on Bio-based Materials – Day 1 Policy and markets, bio-based building blocks and biorefineries
8 April 20167 April 2016 Biologisch abbaubare und kompostierbare Kunststoffe schaffen Märkte und Perspektiven In 2015 wurden 100.000 t verbraucht, Bedarf könnte auf über 300.000 t / Jahr 2020 steigen
Laurel BioComposite Receives BPI Certification for Bio-Res PLA Company developed and commercialised robust plant-based alternative to petroleum-based plastic
Synthetische Biologie: Mikrobe lebt mit Minimal-Genom Designer-Mikroben könnten programmierbare Produktionsorganismen ermöglichen
Bioplastic enhanced with eggshell nanoparticles could make better packaging materials Alabama researchers using eggshell nanoparticles to enhance wound healing, bone regeneration and drug delivery
Wirkstoffe aus Pflanzen: Arbeitsteilung im Bioreaktor Wissenschaftler bilden komplexes Pflanzengewebe technisch nach, um noch effektiver Wirkstoffe gegen Krebs und Alzheimer zu gewinnen
7 April 20165 April 2016 Bioplastic doggy waste bags scoop up sales Pet owners are driving demand for dog waste bags manufactured from bioplastics
Metabolix Signs MOU with CJ CheilJedang for Strategic Commercial Manufacturing Arrangement Companies to define longer term expansion of collaboration for larger scale PHA production
Opportunities and Consequences of Climate Change Conclusions of 12 leading cotton researchers present their views in ICAC’s latest publication
Pariser Start-up gewinnt Bio-Tinte aus Bakterien Streptomyces Bakterien verwandeln Zucker im Bioreaktor in Farben
Rivertop Renewables and DTI Exceed Nameplate Capacity of First Glucarate Production Facility Benchmark tests prove higher volumes than initial forecast; plant receives “Recommended” rating after first customer audit
Wooden windows? New material could replace glass in solar cells and buildings Swedish Researchers found optically transparent wood to be made by removing chemically the lignin
6 April 2016 Coffee waste filled bio-based resins, a new biosurfactant and bio-based dispersions for textile coatings are winners of the innovation award “Bio-based Material of the Year 2016” Winners were elected by the participants of the 9th International Conference on Bio-based Materials in Cologne, Germany
Der Innovationspreis „Bio-based Material of the Year 2016“ : die Sieger stehen fest Sieger sind ein mit Kaffeesatz gefülltes bio-basiertes Harz, ein neuartiges Biotensid und eine bio-basierte PUR-Dispersion für Textilbeschichtung
Awesome Compostable Quinoa Pouch Proves We Can All #CrushPlastic Organic Sustainable Community created pouch made from plant-based materials