17 November 201715 November 2017 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
Sabah chooses new palm oil certification to cater to Europe’s needs SABAH’s move for a full compliance of the Certified Sustainable Palm Oil (CSPO) by 2025 is to ensure the survival of the sector
Altbausanierung mit nachwachsenden Rohstoffen Das umfangreiche und sehr detaillierte Standardwerk „Altbausanierung mit nachwachsenden Rohstoffen“ liegt nun in der unveränderten 3. Auflage vor
Biomasse produzieren, Recht auf Nahrung wahren: Projekt „Food Security Standard“ Im seit Mai 2017 laufenden Vorhaben geht es nun darum, diese Kriterien in regulär laufende Zertifizierungsprozesse zu integrieren und zu erproben
13 November 201713 November 2017 Circular clothing: the next step in sustainable fashion Metabolic communications intern Hanna Dijkstra looks at the dirty secret of the fashion industry
Growfun opts for bioplastic from Rodenburg Biopolymers Company produces biodegradable horticultural pots made from starch-waste obtained from the potato industry
Treibhausgase beim Mais- und Rapsanbau realistisch bewerten und einsparen Forschungsteams wollten herausfinden, ob die in Deutschland üblichen Anbauverfahren im Rahmen von Klimaschutzvereinbarungen und Ökobilanzen realistisch bewertet werden
In dieser Box könnte die Zukunft der CO2-Abscheidung stecken ExxonMobil und FuelCell Energy erforschen vielversprechendes Potenzial kapazitätsstarker Brennstoffzellen, CO2-Emissionen abzuscheiden
Agroforestry: An increasingly popular solution for a hot, hungry world Indigenous agroforestry technique is now gaining popularity with farmers everywhere
Affordable, drop-in hydrocarbons from wood: The Digest’s 2017 Multi-Slide Guide to CRI/GTI’s IH2 process GTI experts invented, tested, and patented IH2 technology and are providing ongoing commercialization support
POET-DSM achieves cellulosic biofuel breakthrough New pretreatment system clears path for increased cellulosic production
USDA Invests in Research on Next Generation of Agricultural Technology The USDA's NIFA today announced 17 grants for research on the next generation of agricultural technologies and systems
New method makes bioethanol from waste – in existing plants It is possible to produce bioethanol from agricultural and industrial waste in existing plants in a socioeconomically sustainable way
10 November 20178 November 2017 Plaxx nabs Best Recycled Plastic Product of the Year award Award gives the plastics recycling industry the opportunity to demonstrate commitment to the environment and saving of resources using recycled materials
Neue Rohstoffe für umweltverträgliche Schmierstoffe Neues BMBF-Projekt entwickelt biobasierte Alternative für Verdickungs- und Bindemittel in Schmierstoff-Anwendungen
Breakthroughs: This startup is creating biodegradable fabric from methane-eating bacteria Mango Materials is exploring several models for commercializing its technology
Clariant to build flagship cellulosic ethanol plant in Romania: 8-figure sales potential envisioned New facility will be a flagship site, confirming competitiveness and sustainability of the sunliquid technology at commercial scale
Spider silk microphones Spider webs could be the basis for better microphones in hearing aids, cell phones and more
Better together: a bacteria community creates biodegradable plastic with sunlight Cheap plastics abound, and they're a mixed bag – pun intended
Beta Renewables in cellulosic ethanol crisis, as Grupo M&G parent files for restructuring From Italy comes an industry shocker
Research project involving BRAIN paves the way for low-impact copper production through bio-leaching Bio-leaching process allows copper to be extracted almost completely from shale deposits
Forschungsprojekt mit Beteiligung der BRAIN AG ermöglicht schonende Kupfergewinnung durch Biolaugung Biolaugungsverfahren ermöglicht fast vollständige Kupfer-Extraktion aus Schiefervorkommen
European biocomposite production reached 410,000 tonnes in 2017. Yearly growth rate is 3% – highest growth rate of 30% in new application fields
