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6 February 20172 February 2017

A new class of olefin metathesis catalysts developed

European research project COSMOS aims at reducing the dependence of the European oleochemical industry on tropical oils

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Building Up Biomaterials

What do furniture makers, the auto industry and foresters all have in common? A need for innovation in Michigan forest biomaterials

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Anstieg der Preise für Naturkautschuk

Notierung innerhalb eines Jahres auf das Doppelte gestiegen

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Einkäufer und Produzenten zusammenführen

BMEL fördert Netzwerkarbeit für eine nachhaltige und biobasierte öffentliche Beschaffung

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EU Policymakers Boost Bio-based Plastic

"Strategy on Plastics in a circular economy" addresses the "high dependence on fossil feedstock" as one of its three priority areas

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What Finland doesn’t want you to know about its forests

The Finnish government unveiled a new climate and energy strategy where it revealed its intention to increase wood harvests by nearly 25%

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Novamont buys the remaining 22% of Mater-Biopolymer

Novamont has exercised its option to acquire the remaining 22% of the share capital of Mater-Biopolymer srl

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3 February 20171 February 2017

What does the UK’s Industrial Strategy mean for the Bioeconomy?

Following the UK's Industrial Strategy Green Paper, where does the Bioeconomy fit in?

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Der Wald als Ressource

Forstwirtschaft gleich nach der Landwirtschaft die wichtigste Landnutzungsform in der Europäischen Union

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AkzoNobel signs cooperation agreement on bio-based polymer technology with Itaconix

Agreement will be an important step for the further development of bio-based chemistry on a large scale

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“Knitted muscles” provide power

Swedish researchers have made ‘muscles’ by coating natural fibres with electro-active polymers

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Wie das Startup Hanfgarten von der Lockerung des Cannabis-Verbots profitieren will

Interview mit Gründer Andreas Troger zur Gesetzesänderung in Deutschland, über die Zukunft von medizinischem Cannabis in Österreich und die Hoffnung auf komplette Legalisierung

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Researchers separate sugars from byproduct chemicals including toxins

The metal-organic framework NU-1000 allows separation of toxic furanics from sugars, which is necessary for efficient ethanol production

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Strahlend weiß und zu 90 Prozent biobasiert: Biowerkstoff der Forschernachwuchsgruppe umhüllt Kugelschreiber

Mit seiner robusten Hülle ist der Kugelschreiber dem täglichen Einsatz im Alltag gewachsen und sticht zugleich optisch mit seiner strahlenden weißen Farbe heraus

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2 February 2017

nova’s experts introduced: Guido Müller

Manager for Dissemination & Marketing Communication

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Sugar for the Chemical industry – opportunity or danger?

nova Session “Biomass for industry: Supply, acceptance and the food vs. fuels debate”

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BIO-QED midterm stakeholder workshop

A satellite event to the 10^th International Conference on Bio-based Materials

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MYBiomass and American Process Inc. Announce Joint-Development Agreement for the Production of Nanocellulose for Downstream Applications

Additives in textile, paper, and automotive parts amongst others to be made from oil palm empty fruit-bunches

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Autoreifen aus Löwenzahn – Alternative Naturkautschuk-Quellen

Bundesminister Schmidt übergibt Zuwendungsbescheide

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AVALON Industries wins new Swiss research project to replace carcinogenic formaldehyde with bio-based, non-toxic 5-HMF

Research project aims to come up with a formaldehyde-free, sustainable and non-toxic adhesive for industrial use in the wood-processing industry

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AVALON Industries gewinnt neues Schweizer Forschungsprojekt, um karzinogenes Formaldehyd durch biobasiertes, nicht-toxisches 5-HMF zu ersetzen

Forschungsprojekt will einen formaldehydfreien, nachhaltigen und ungiftigen Klebstoff für den industriellen Einsatz in der holzverarbeitenden Industrie entwickeln

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Sourcing personal care ingredients from hemp getting easier

Recent government actions in Kentucky and Alaska are a small part of what’s to come for the hemp

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Tetra Pak ‘protects what’s good’ with their new 80% sustainable carton

Company's ultimate goal is to produce all of their packages by only using sustainable managed renewable materials.

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1 February 201730 January 2017

Poll: Europeans want EU policy to promote crop-based biofuels

Findings directly contradict European Commission’s justification for phasing out conventional biofuels

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Bioplastics an important part of the EU roadmap for the strategy on plastics in a circular economy

European Bioplastics looks forward to sharing further information on standards, certifications, and labels

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Kreislaufwirtschaft: Biokunststoffe ein wichtiger Teil des Fahrplans für die EU-Kunststoffstrategie

European Bioplastics wird im Laufe der kommenden Monate zu relevanten Standards, Zertifizierungen und Kennzeichnungen für Biokunststoffe informieren

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The biolubricants market is tempting the big oil industry

Chevron Products Company made an equity investment into Novvi LLC

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Canadian scientists turn carbon-dioxide emissions into useful products

Here’s a look at some of the Canadian semifinalists of the the NRG COSIA Carbon XPrize

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A Discussion With Avantium’s CFO Regarding Its Acquisition of Liquid Light

Acquisition of Liquid Light’s assets giving Avantium another CO₂ technology to strengthen its own CO₂ conversion group

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VIDEO: Novamont introduces bio-BDO

Here’s a video briefly explaining in simple terms what BDO is about and how bio-BDO is processed

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Scientists spin artificial silk from whey protein

X-ray study throws light on key process for production

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31 January 2017

Increase on Asian production capacities for bio-based chemicals, building blocks and polymers

More than 45% of the most relevant bio-based polymers are produced in Asia

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Zunahme der Produktionskapazitäten bio-basierter Chemikalien, Building-Blocks und Polymere in Asien

Über 45 % der bedeutendsten bio-basierten Polymere werden in Asien produziert

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A startup produces biomaterials from fungi. An interview with its co-founder Federico Grati

Mycoplast team is researching, identifying and marketing the best industrial and commercial technologies for the production of mycelium-based biomaterials

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Capricorn Venture Partners announces first closing of its Capricorn Sustainable Chemistry Fund (CSCF) at € 50 million

Aim of the new fund is to create shareholder value through financial return combined with the Sustainability Impact of the planned investments

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Biotensidon: Breakthrough in Rhamnolipid Mass-Production

Supra Molecular Complex improves health & environment characteristics of cosmetics, pharmaceutical and agricultural products

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Biotensidon: Durchbruch bei Massenproduktion von Rhamnolipiden

Supramolekularkomplex macht Kosmetik-, Pharma- und Landwirtschaftsprodukte umwelt- und gesundheitsverträglicher

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Deutsche Umwelthilfe kritisiert Umweltinitiative von Coca-Cola, Danone, Pepsi und Co. als Greenwashing

Initiative von Großunternehmen gegen Plastikmüll soll Aktionismus vortäuschen und wirksame Umweltgesetze verhindern

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Chinese firm builds CO2-based plastics capacity

CO₂-plastics project using rare-earth catalyst to produce a compound of CO₂-based plastics to manufacturing biodegradable film

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High quality bio-based intermediate products for conventional, crude-oil-processing refineries

The fossil-dominated refining sector could utilise a bio-based co-feed of reliable properties in existing conversion units

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Hochwertige biobasierte Einsatzstoffe für den erdölverarbeitenden Raffinerieprozess

Um in Zukunft biobasierte Materialien im großen Maßstab mit in die Raffinerien einfließen lassen zu können, wird hoch definiertes Material benötigt

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In Italy starts the first edition of the first Master in Bioeconomy in the Circular economy

The Master’s program in the Circular Economy (Biocirce) offers an extensive training program for professionals interested in working within the bio-based goods

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30 January 20171 February 2017

SuperBIO developed its first new and innovative value chains!

The news cross-boarder and cross-sectional industrial value chains: paper pulp, citrus peel and crab waste

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European Parliament’s ENVI Committee backs bioplastics in vote on waste legislation

Amendments ensure that the potential of bio-waste as a valuable resource can be tapped through organic recycling

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Umweltausschuss unterstützt Biokunststoffe in Abstimmung zum EU-Abfallrecht

Änderungen stellen sicher, dass Potenzial von Bioabfall als wertvoller Rohstoff durch organisches Recycling erschlossen werden kann

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Asco: Kohlendioxid aus Rauchgas rückgewinnen

Eigenständig aus Quellen mit niedrigem Reinheitsgrad schöpfen

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Die erste kompostierbare und biobasierte Trinkflasche

Erste PLA-Flasche soll Umwelt und Verbrauchergesundheit schonen

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LEGO-like sand reinforced polyester bricks are set to revolutionize the building world

New construction system to enable laymen to quickly build houses and take them apart again

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BIOSKOH working to fulfil Biorefinery vision

BioBased Industries Joint Undertaking to build a first of its kind commercial-scale second generation biorefinery in Europe

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Generating more value from biomass: lignin valorisation goes beyond burning wood

Congratulations to Dr Roberto Rinaldi who has been awarded a €2million European Research Council Consolidator Grant to support his research