22 November 201720 November 2017 Perstorp launches world’s first portfolio of renewable polyols One more step towards Finite Material Neutral by 2030
Bei Ford begann die Nachhaltigkeit mit Soja im Sitz Seit 2011 wird Soja in allen Fahrzeugen verwendet, die von Ford in Nordamerika produziert werden
U of T chemistry team advances to ‘close the carbon cycle’ Solar fuel breakthroughs showcased in new art exhibit in Vienna
Sweetwater Energy introduces Ligning-Based activated Carbon to Market Biomass conversion technology produces the first-ever native lignin that can be easily carbonized
Cefic joins the Stakeholder Bioeconomy Manifesto to advance EU bioeconomy agenda Bioeconomy is the production of renewable biological resources and the conversion of these resources into food, feed, bio-based products, services, and energy
21 November 201721 February 2018 Titan Hemp Forms New Company in Partnership with Green Growers Technology Alliance Titan BioPlastics will focus on developing plant-based materials for a wide range of applications and manufacturing
Zentrales Innovationsprogramm Mittelstand: CO2-Nutzung geht weiter BMWi hat Förderung des Kooperationsnetzwerks "UseCO2" für zwei weitere Jahre verlängert
Superklebstoff aus Darmbakterien Um einen Bio-Klebstoff zu finden, der Knochenbrüche heilen könnte, programmieren Forscher Bakterien aus Muscheln um – eine Ausgründung ist geplant
Germany saves 7.3 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions by using biofuels, new report suggests EU Commission wants to push the only larger-scale alternative to fossil fuel out of the market
Commission expert group on bio-based products calls for alignment of bioeconomy strategy with the EU policy framework New report contains 9 guiding principles and 8 policy recommendations for jobs and growth through bio-based products
China’s bio-industry output to reach US$1.5tn by 2022 The industry is considered the 'third wave' of global biotechnology development
New routes to renewables: Sandia speeds transformation of biofuel waste into wealth The team’s findings could help transform the economics of making fuels and other products from domestically grown renewable sources
20 November 201716 November 2017 Advancing the bioeconomy: stakeholder workshop Workshop, to reach out to other players interested in the bioeconomy to share with them the objectives of their Bioeconomy Manifesto
Aus Holz wird Hightech Aus Holz wertvolle chemische Verbindungen gewinnen, seine Eignung als Baumaterial verbessern und die Bewirtschaftung von Wäldern optimieren
BPI Taps DIN CERTCO For Third-Party Compostability Verification Partnership with World Leader will Solidify North American Certification
BPI gewinnt DIN-CERTCO für die Verifizierung der Kompostierung von Drittanbietern Der BPI Verwaltungsrat gab heute bekannt, dass die DIN CERTCO GmbH ab dem 1. Dezember 2017 mit der Verwaltung der technischen Überprüfungen im Rahmen des BPI Zertifizierungsprogramms beauftragt wird
How to build better silk Reconstituted silk can be several times stronger than the natural fiber and made in different forms
Antifouling Agent from Biosynthesized Acrylate Monomers Zwitterionic Acrylate Monomers from Biosynthetic Pathway
17 November 201715 November 2017 EMS-GRIVORY to Introduce Green Partnership with API at Hong Kong Optical Fair Companies Meet Growing Customer Demand for Innovative and Sustainable Eyewear Solutions
New BioAmber CEO outlines near-term priorities to enable growth Company now owns 100 percent of the Sarnia, Ontario, production facility
DuPont, Corbion, and Synvina pilot furan-based polymers made from sugar but must confront PET’s dominance Companies are piloting new supply chains based on the sugar-derived furan ring
Lab-grown leather and spider silk are the future of your wardrobe Burgeoning startups are hacking cells to create ‘unnatural’ and ‘smart’ clothing
Gevo announces strategic review, reduces staff at Luverne plant Company said isobutanol production during the quarter was focused on producing sufficient volumes to provide enough inventory to support market and customers in the future
VTT to develop new enzymes found in India’s wildfire-prone areas for biorefineries An EU and nationally funded project led by VTT is looking to study whether they are capable of breaking down agricultural waste better than commercial enzymes
Advanced Bioeconomy Horizons: The 5 Top R&D Trends Right Now Catalytic reaction rates, microcrystalline cellulose, cyanobacteria working in teams, vertical farming, vegan products & markets
16 November 201722 November 2017 European biocomposite production reached 410,000 tonnes in 2017. Yearly growth rate is 3% – highest growth rate of 30% in new application fields There is considerable interest in biocomposites from various parts of the industry
Die europäische Biokomposit-Produktion erreichte 2017 410.000 Tonnen. Jährliche Wachstumsrate von 3 % – höchste Wachstumsrate von 30 % in neuen Anwendungsfeldern Das Interesse an Biokompositen aus verschiedenen Bereichen der Industrie ist groß
Bio-based chemicals one step closer to commercial breakthrough Braskem and Haldor Topsoe partner to validate the MOSAIK™ sugar-to-biochemicals solution for production of MEG (monoethylene glycol) in a demonstration plant
MEG(a)VENTURE: Braskem, Haldor Topsoe chase down biobased MEG in new commercial deal New partnership accelerates the development of the MOSAIK solution that forms the basis for a growing portfolio of bio-based chemicals
Online toolbox for bio-based procurement to make buyers’ lives easier Toolbox is designed to assist public buyers considering alternatives to plastics produced from fossil fuel based materials
Der Online-Werkzeugkoffer, der das Leben von Beschaffern vereinfacht InnProBio-Projekt verfolgt das Ziel, die öffentliche Beschaffung von biobasierten Produkten und Dienstleitungen zu erleichtern
#WhatBrandsWant Reveals Barriers and Drivers to Brand Investment in Biomaterials New report investigating the brand-biomaterials relationship, reveal a growing commitment towards renewable materials
Synthetic Biology-enabled Manufacturing: The Digest’s 2017 Multi-Slide Guide to Visolis CEO Deepak Dugar gave this illuminating overview of the state of the technology at ABLC Next in San Francisco
Kohlendioxid als Rohstoff nutzen Kohlendioxid ist weitgehend als klimaschädliches Abgas bekannt – Die immer wiederkehrende Frage ist, ob man dieses Gas auch als Rohstoff nutzen könnte
15 November 201713 November 2017 Developments on the PHA Bioplastics front continue to advance Contribution of two EU-companies in form of patented, unique industrial know-how gives Hydal Corporation big potential to succeed in the worldwide market expansion
Innovatives Verfahren zur Aufbereitung von Raps: Effizienter, wirtschaftlicher und hochwertigere Produkte 11 Partner entwickeln in ‚EthaNa‘ neues Extraktionsverfahren für Raps mit Alkohol
Genomatica wins ICIS Innovation Award for GENO BGTM process Also reveals they will market their biobased butylene glycol as a branded ingredient for cosmetics and personal care
Caravelas Sugar presents new Green Plastic packaging Braskem's renewable raw material is used for the first time in this segment
Altholzentsorgung: Terrassendielen aus Windrädern Bisher wird das meiste Altholz verbrannt. Dabei gibt es interessante Alternativen der Nutzung – Milchsäuregewinnung zum Beispiel
Building blocks for less: The Digest’s 2017 Multi-Slide Guide to Rennovia Company is developing processes for the production of biobased glucaric acid, adipic acid, and other important building blocks for a wide range of functional materials
EU palm oil policies are undermining Europe’s goals in South-East Asia This op-ed by Malaysia’s Datuk Seri Mah Siew Keong explains why the EU’s palm oil policies can prove to be dangerous
Flammschutz für naturfaserverstärkte Kunststoffe Ein guter Flammschutz wurde nach erfolgreicher Verkapselung des festen Flammschutzmittels erzielt, aber gleichzeitig kam es auch zu einer Schädigung der Fasern
14 November 201713 November 2017 New TAPP water filter to be made from biodegradable PLA Barcelona company is combatting the problem with the taste of tap water in a sustainable manner
Over 150 organisations back call to ban oxo-degradable plastic packaging Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s New Plastics Economy initiative has published a statement calling for a ban on oxo-degradable plastic packaging.
BioCannDo präsentiert AllThings. Bio Slideshow zu biobasierten Produkten EU-Projekt will Wahrnehmung und Bewusstsein für biobasierte Lösungen bei den Konsumenten stärken
Die Energiewende gelingt nur mit einer Bepreisung fossiler THG-Emissionen Fachverband Holzenergie FVH fordert mehr Mut, Entschlossenheit und Durchsetzungskraft im Kampf gegen den Klimawandel
Biomass is key for realising climate goals and implementing elements of circular economy Amount and diversity of biomass determine great potential for use not only in the production of electric energy but also for heating, transport, as biofuel-components
DowDuPont to exit cellulosic biofuels business Company annonces long-term interest to find a strategic buyer for their technology including the Nevada, IA biorefinery
European biocomposite production reached 410,000 tonnes in 2017. Yearly growth rate is 3% – highest growth rate of 30% in new application fields
