3 March 2016 Experts from nova introduced: Florence Aeschelmann Bio-based Plastics and Composites (Department: Technology & Markets)
2.1 trillion turnover and 18.3 million employees in the European Bioeconomy Comprehensive data and graphics available for the first time
2,1 Billionen Umsatz und 18,3 Millionen Beschäftigte in der europäischen Bioökonomie Erstmalig umfassende Daten und Grafiken
IAC HybridFleece Molding™ Allows For Significant Weight Savings in Tomorrow’s Interiors Technology to produce lightweight structural and visible interior components
VTT files patent for new bio-based mineral oil barrier technology for food packaging Innovative 2-layer film can be used as a ‘bag-in-box’ liner for dry foods such as breakfast cereals
Automakers experiment with biobased composites About 100 tons of processed jute fibers were used in 2015 for automotive parts
Der Treibstoff aus der Sonne Texanische Forscher entwickeln Verfahren für nachhaltige Herstellung von flüssigen Kohlenwasserstoffen
UTA researchers devise one-step process to convert carbon dioxide and water directly into renewable liquid hydrocarbon fuels One-step process produces liquid hydrocarbons
Power-to-Gas-Leuchtturmprojekt: Betreiber und Standort gefunden Regenerativer Wasserstoff wird direkt an Wasserkraftwerk am Hochrhein erzeugt
Building with wood to decarbonise the economy Expert Ludger Dederich informing about resource efficiency opportunities in the building sector at the G7 conference
Bauen mit Holz – für die Dekarbonisierung der Wirtschaft Experte Ludger Dederich informiert über aktuelle Ansätze eines ressourceneffizienten Bauwesens auf der G7-Konferenz
Tecnaro GmbH is part of the BBI JU project consortium European Commission to provide public-private partnership “Bio-based Industries Joint Undertaking” with funding of 10 Mio Euro
From Upstream to Downstream, the importance of the Value Chain Plant Based Summit shows optimism surrounding the commercialisation of renewable chemicals
2 March 20169 March 2016 Bio-based Start-up Day – Featuring the Best and Brightest Eleven innovative start-ups will introduce themselves to the bio- and CO2-based industry
Bio-based Start-up Day präsentiert junge, aufstrebende Unternehmen Elf innovative Start-up-Unternehmen der bio- und CO2-basierten Ökonomie stellen sich der Industrie vor
Cellulosic ethanol: feedstock costs predominant, sugar cane cheapest Lux’s report shows that the field of the production of second generation ethanol still needs quite some process innovation to attain maturity
Tecnaro GmbH in Projektkonsortium des BBI JU Europäische Kommission fördert „Bio-based Industries Joint Undertaking" mit 10 Mio. Euro
An Agenda to Mainstream Green Chemistry Mainstreaming Green Chemistry is the vital component to discovering the differentiated technologies of tomorrow
Bioraffinerien einheitlich klassifizieren und bewerten – technisch, ökonomisch, ökologisch und sozial Wertvolles Hilfsmittel für Anlagenbetreiber, Wissenschaftler und Projektentwickler
What’s been described as the “world’s largest repertoire of enzymes that break down biomass?” Could modified fungi potentially lead to cheaper biofuels and bio-based products?
Roadmaps toward the future bioeconomy The Research Institutes of Sweden (RISE) presenting eight complementary roadmaps for how to reach the future bioeconomy
Eevia provides Arctic bounty to the world Foods, nutritional supplements and even cosmetics are enriched by the far north’s unique natural resources
Henri Colens, Braskem Europe: “At the moment biobased is seen as a niche alternative” Interview on raising public awareness and communicating the potential of the bioeconomy
The Revolution in Biobased Materials: The Digest’s 8-Slide Guide to the USDA BioPreferred Program The program’s purpose is to spur economic development, create new jobs and provide new markets for farm commodities
Neues Abscheideverfahren entfernt Kohlendioxid aus Abgasen Neunzig Prozent des Kohlendioxids können aus dem Abgas entfernt und danach genutzt werden
1 March 201622 February 2016 Rapeseed set to be cheaper again Rapeseed prices in Paris plummeting to the lowest level in five months at the beginning of February 2016
Raps wird wieder günstiger Rapskurse in Paris Anfang Februar 2016 auf das niedrigste Niveau seit 5 Monaten
Ireland can be a leader in the new bioeconomy We have considerable strengths in this area. Can we position ourselves to take advantage?
PHA-Modified PLA Thermoform Materials for Sustainable Packaging Applications Metabolix on ways to create biobased and compostable food packaging
Status Forschungsverbund: Recycling von biobasierten Kunststoffen auf dem Prüfstand Fraunhofer UMSICHT analysiert und bewertet Ressourceneffizienz und Nachhaltigkeit verschiedener PLA-Recyclingverfahren
Protein and Perfume: At ABLC, Even Less of a Focus on Fuels Changed oil price accelerating industry's shift to chemicals and other high-value materials
Federal Agencies Outline Bioeconomy Vision and Current Activities Release of the Federal Activities Report on the Bioeconomy
29 February 201626 February 2016 Innovation Award “Bio-based Material of the Year 2016” – “Top 6” candidates nominated! Award for the young, innovative bio-based material industry
Sechs Kandidaten für den Innvationspreis „Bio-based Material of the Year 2016“ nominiert Der Innovationspreis richtet sich an die junge, innovative Biowerkstoff-Industrie
Boost for European hemp cultivation through increasing demand for hemp products Hemp cultivation areas in Europe will expand from 8,000 ha in 2011 to almost 25,000 ha in 2016
Rückenwind für den europäischen Hanfanbau durch wachsende Nachfrage nach Hanfprodukten Hanfanbauflächen werden sich von 8.000 ha im Jahr 2011 auf knapp 25,000 ha im Jahr 2016 ausdehnen
High Performance Anti-corrosion Coatings Market to Account for US$18.22 bn in Revenue by 2023 Rising demand for high performance anti-corrosion coatings is estimated to positively impact the market growth by 2023
natureplus: Vergaberichtlinien 0106/0107 geändert Die Vergaberichtlinien für Dämmstoffe aus Zellulose wurden unlängst geändert.
Unlocking the Promise of Bio-Based Plastics Circular economy: a systemic approach to the use of renewable feedstocks and the re-use of materials through recycling
USU Biological Engineer Patents Method to Make Natural Blue Dye Synthesized tint from a bacterial strain offering a promising alternative to synthetic dyes used to color jeans, leather, food and paper
UK Synthetic Biology Strategic Plan 2016 Strategic plan aiming to accelerate the commercialisation of synthetic biology products and services with clear public benefit
26 February 201625 February 2016 EU agricultural emissions: On the table European Commission is working on reducing the impact of agriculture on global warming
JELU: Bioplastic for Furniture Making German based JELU-WERK presents JELUPLAST, a novel and versatile material for furniture making
The World’s First 100% Compostable Single-Serve Pod PurPod100™ Available from Massimo Zanetti Beverage USA in March 2016
Hanf für den Rausch der Musik – neues Material für Instrumente Pforzheimer Industriedesigner fertigt Gitarre aus Naturmaterial
Unique plant-based water bottles UNIQUE water bottles made with the environment in mind are being sold by a Chichester company
Oman-India joint venture building world’s biggest Sebacic acid project in Duqm Entire production will be exported to Europe, the United States, China and Japan
Sebacic Oman: Arabisch-indisches JV für Sebacinsäure gegründet Vorprodukt für Bio-Polyamid wird nach Europa geliefert