4 October 201728 September 2017 Braskem and A. Schulman Enter Into Partnership to Use Green Polyethylene in Rotomolding Processes A. Schulman will bring this solution to the market by featuring the "I'm greenTM" seal
Novel food packaging based on coriander for increased shelf life Ghent University researchers are developing a sustainable food packaging using coriander oil and crustacean waste in order to prolong the shelf life of food
SC Johnson Signs Agreement to Acquire Method and Ecover The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals in the U.S., U.K. and Germany, and other customary closing conditions
Neste collaborates with Genève Aéroport to offer sustainable and renewable solutions for aviation The target shall be at least 1% of the annual jet fuel consumption at Genève Aéroport shall be composed of renewable jet fuel
3 October 201726 October 2017 Federal government seeking partner to look at way to create domestic jet biofuel industry The government signed an international agreement to make the airline industry carbon-neutral by 2020 and biofuels are currently the only way to meet that target
2 October 201728 September 2017 Biodegradable flexible multilayer structures to be used in medium-barrier food packaging In the project RECUBIO, the coating technology has been applied on a biodegradable film to give him the required barrier properties
European Bioplastics: Biodegradable plastics needed to increase recycling efficiency EUBP echoes the call made by the association of Plastics Recyclers Europe
European Bioplastics: Mehr Effizienz durch separate Recyclingströme für biologisch abbaubare Kunststoffe Verband schließt sich damit der Forderung der Plastics Recyclers Europe an
Michigan State University: $10M DOE grant to help boost camelina oilseed yield DoE grant paving the way to explore and to boost this promising biofuel crop’s yield
EU and GMOs: The case for a knowledge-based society Do we really wish to have a science-based society or should we let ourselves be governed by prejudices and misconceptions?
Modular drop-in fuel technology to boost bio-share of oil refineries The COMSYN project validates the process concept from biomass gasification to final biofuel product
29 September 201728 September 2017 Current situation and trends of the bio-based industries in Europe Pilot study by nova-Institute for BBI-JU
Faster humidity regulation by PLA films with dispersed calcium chloride crystals The high water vapour permeation coefficient of the biopolymer PLA is an advantage for humidity regulating and water vapour absorbing materials
BioBIGG – Bioökonomie im Südbaltischen Raum: Bio-basierte Innovation und Grünes Wirtschaftswachstum Start des Projekts im Interreg-Programm „Südliche Ostsee“
Strong Public Policy is the Bedrock of Biotech Economic Growth Advances in biotechnology innovation and commercialization have had an enormous positive impact on the U.S. economy
Swedish initiative on biocomposites to achieve sustainability goals Biocomposites innovation project will develop new knowledge, materials and processes in four sub-projects
Covestro develops bio-based aniline Covestro has developed a 100% bio-based aniline using biomass feedstock
Stakeholder-Workshop: Was treibt die Bioökonomie in Deutschland und der Welt an? Der kostenlose Workshop wird am 7. November 2017 im Maternushaus in Köln stattfinden. Uhrzeit: 10:00 – 16:00 Uhr
28 September 201726 September 2017 North of England generates £91 billion for UK bioeconomy The north of England report showed innovation capability and industrial capacity to deliver a world-leading bioeconomy
Biomasse aus Mikroalgen: BMBF unterstützt Forschungsprojekte Mit neuen Lichtkonzepten wollen Forscher eines deutsch-russischen Projekts zur internationalen Bioökonomie die Mikroalgen-Produktion effizient und kostengünstig gestalten
Scientists show how to control catalyst that turns a greenhouse gas into a fuel or feedstock The Pivotal Step in Turning Carbon Dioxide
Digitalization to boost circulation of clothes Digitalization will transform the textile industry from the shopping experience to the recycling of the materials. VTT is helping two Finnish industry pioneers NOMO and Remeo, to start the revolution
Depolymerizing that dang lignin: The Digest’s 2017 Multi-Slide Guide to biochemical lignin deconstruction Lignin valorization is key for meeting the DOE’s hydrocarbon fuel cost and sustainability targets in integrated biorefineries
27 September 20179 September 2021 It’s Definitely Possible to Turn Greenhouse Gases into Fuel Feedstock PNNL researchers figured out a way to make sure that converting CO2 would only produce the desired chemical
Forscher arbeiten an Biosprit aus Riesentang Abkehr vom Anbau von Energiepflanzen auf dem Land als Hauptziel
Who is shortlisted for the Bio-Based Americas Innovation Awards 2017? The winners will be announced at Bio-Based Live Americas in San Diego on 26th September
Siemens and VTT to develop digital forest industry The aim is to create a successful industry ecosystem, in which new ideas can be developed and commercialized in an agile manner
DowDuPont to spin off material science in 18 months Three new industry-leading entities in agriculture, materials science and speciality products
26 September 201722 September 2017 Braskem, Buhbli Organics and Peel Plastics bring sustainable packaging innovation to the natural retail market Buhbli Organics to reduce the footprint of their Himalayan Bath Salts pouch by using I'm Green PolyethyleneTM from Braskem
2. Internationaler Bioökonomie-Kongress: „Bioökonomie ist der Schlüssel zu einer nachhaltigeren Wirtschaft“ Globale Perspektive und interdisziplinäre Forschung und Vernetzung notwendig - 62 Vorträge und 88 Postervorstellungen bei Tagung an der Universität Hohenheim
Solar-to-Fuel System Recycles CO2 to Make Ethanol and Ethylene Berkeley Lab advance is first demonstration of efficient, light-powered production of fuel via artificial photosynthesis
Digitalization: Towards the ‘Uber’ of bioeconomy New global service platforms are entering the market and challenging the existing market entirely
Environmentalists push for ‘fitness check’ and clear goals in the next CAP Environmentalists say the ‘greening’ measures introduced in 2013 are failing to halt biodiversity loss, soil depletion and water pollution
25 September 20179 September 2021 CCCI celebrates $950,000 federal investment in equipment Ottawa investing in carbon capture and conversion technology
British Airways powers its future by turning household rubbish into jet fuel Partnership with Velocys, a renewable fuels company, is part of the airline’s plans to develop long-term, sustainable fuel options
Wo Nachhaltigkeit hoch im Kurs steht Tecnaro ist zum dritten Mal mit dem Green-Brands-Siegel ausgezeichnet worden - Diskussion mit Franz Untersteller
Fabric made from VTT’s recycled fibre feels half way between cotton and viscose First product models demonstrate that recycled fibre can be transformed into a yarn and pleasant fabric
22 September 201720 September 2017 Dandelion rubber tyre developed by WUR and Vredestein Innovative prototype is the result of a EU joint initiative called DRIVE4EU
Unique electric scooter from biobased materials launched The Be.e is the first electric scooter that was designed, developed and manufactured, with structural parts made from biocomposites
SKZ auf der FAKUMA 2017: Biokunststoffe im Fokus Das SKZ untersuchte Prozess- und Verarbeitungsparameter für eine Vielzahl von Biokunststoffen. Die Ergebnisse werden auf der FAKUMA präsentiert
Lenzing Opens New Application Innovation Center in Hong Kong Expansion of cooperation with partners along the value chain in Asia
Lenzing eröffnet neues Applikations- und Innovationscenter in Hongkong Ausbau der Kooperation mit Partnern der textilen Wertschöpfungskette in Asien
Unlocking Marine Biotechnology in the Developing World New technologies will be necessary to harness marine biodiversity, and collaboration across government, academic, and private sectors will be crucial
21 September 201719 September 2017 Geneva Airport is first to advance Carbon War Room-SkyNRG ‘Airport Approach’ Geneva Airport has committed to introduce sustainable and renewable jet fuel for aircraft operations starting late 2018
Hints from hemoglobin lead to better carbon monoxide storage Newly created material can absorb carbon monoxide far better than other materials
Lebensmittelkühlung durch Bio-Abfall Fraunhofer UMSICHT setzt mit Partnern aus Deutschland und vor Ort in Indien die Idee einer Bio-Kälte-Anlage um
Recycled film quality negatively affected by degradable plastics from Southern Europe Even very low quantities of degradable plastics that end up in the traditional plastic waste streams have a significant, negative impact on recycled plastics
Targeted Microbial Development: The Digest’s 2017 Multi-Slide Guide to biological upgrading of biomass sugars A NREL-led research team is investigating the engineering of Zymomonasfor 2,3 butanediol production
20 September 201718 September 2017 BioAmber Announces New Chief Executive Officer Board of Directors is pleased to have found an individual with an ideal industry background as well as public company experience
Current situation and trends of the bio-based industries in Europe
