24 November 201420 November 2014 Australia-India research aims for cheaper fuels and chemicals from agricultural waste Researcher developed tools that will be sufficiently flexible to be used for minimising supply chain costs in Australia, India and elsewhere
Mie University researchers convert discarded oranges into ‘juiced-up’ biofuel Scientists have developed a biofuel from unmarketable oranges and waste left over after making orange juice that may put the squeeze on existing bioethanol as a more efficient and less-corrosive fuel blend
American Process Inc. announces partnership to develop ultra-strong, lightweight automotive components using nanotechnology from nature These nanocellulose materials promise to be an economical substitute for expensive carbon fiber composites used in luxury automobiles
21 November 20149 September 2021 Sunfire präsentiert Power-to-liquids PtL-Anlage wird Wasser und CO2 mithilfe von regenerativ erzeugtem Strom in hochreine, alternative Kraftstoffe (Benzin, Diesel, Kerosin) umwandeln
Sunfire presents Power-to-Liquids PtL rig uses renewable electricity to convert water and CO2 to high-purity alternative fuels (petrol, diesel, kerosene)
FACCE SURPLUS: SUstainable and Resilient agriculture for food and non-food systems Pre-Announcement of Call for proposals
ERA-Net-Ausschreibung für nachhaltige Biomasseproduktion „Nachhaltiges, umweltfreundliches Wachstum der Landwirtschaft unter Berücksichtigung aktueller und künftiger Klimaentwicklungen und Ressourcenverfügbarkeit“
Holz ohne Rinde ernten – Nährstoffentzug minimieren Forscher testen entrindende Harvesterfällköpfe unter hiesigen Waldbedingungen
Biofuels market insights survey At ABLC Next: PwC weighs in with an informative industry survey on the advanced bioeconomy
How GMO crops can be good for the environment Economists at Göttingen University found GM technology to increase crop yields, reduce pesticide use
Drought resistant sugarcane varieties being studied Initial results showed increased sucrose content and herbicide resistance
DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products and Okamura collaborate on sustainable furniture Susterra® propanediol used in biobased powder coating for office furniture
20 November 201419 November 2014 Tetra Pak® mit zwei Preisen für Umweltinnovationen ausgezeichnet Jury würdigte Tetra Top in der Kategorie „Beste Kartonverpackung“ sowie Tetra Paks bio-basierte Verschlüsse in der Kategorie „Bester Verschluss“
Tetra Pak wins two awards for environmental innovation Judges recognised Tetra Top within the Best Carton category, bio-based caps in the Best Closure category
Mushroom® Packaging comes to Japan Ecovative to exhibit Mushroom® Packaging at Tokyo Pack 2014, seeking sales and manufacturing partners
The time is now: decreasing price and an eco-conscious generation opens doors for biodegradable packaging Company creating packaging films made from NatureWorks PLA
Novamont launches compostable thermoformed bioplastic products at Ecomondo New polymer is part of the Mater-Bi® bioplastics range for the food service sector
Biodegradable plastic has bainbridge, Georgia-based company planning expansion Meredian Holdings making biodegradable plastic completely from canola oil
Oxo-biodegradable plastics: war of words continues as French researchers slam ‘misinformation’ Oxo-biodegradables to experience a normal development in Turkey, in the Middle East, in Africa, in China, in South America and North America
Biome provides Q3 update on bioplastics development Company explored options of scale-up for the production of bacterially derived lignin-based alternatives for use in bioplastics manufacturing
19 November 201418 November 2014 Biologisch abbaubare Drohne aus Pilzen und Bakterien Forscher wollen zusammen mit NASA ökologischen Schaden verunfallter Drohnen begrenzen
Bio-drone simply melts away when it crashes NASA-advised project to develop drone from fungi and bacteria, minimizing crash footprint
Algix, LLC holds grand opening of new Solaplast facility in Marion, Miss. New state-of-the-art plant to convert algae into bioplastic pellets for use in injection molding applications
Stellar Films launches sustainable personal care films made from Cardia Biohybrid technology Biohybrid™ and compostable films are unique in their low carbon and sustainable benefits
GRIF small business fund helping to shape Guyana’s first bioplastics enterprise Raw material for manufacture already there, awaiting arrival of an engineer from China
Metabolic engineering as a tool for enhanced lactic acid production Future developments are expected to enhance biomass utilization in lactate production
Great opportunities for the forest sector Cooperation is the key to success - The ThinkForest event brought together policy makers, scientists and stakeholders
18 November 201418 November 2014 The ultimate solution for society’s ever growing hunger for raw materials and energy Do not miss the largest European conference on Carbon Capture and Utilization (CCU) in 2014: 3rd Conference on Carbon Dioxide as Feedstock for Chemistry and Polymers
Die ultimative Lösung für unseren Hunger nach Rohstoffen und Energie Verpassen Sie nicht die größte europäische Konferenz zu Carbon Capture and Utilization 2014: „3rd Conference on Carbon Dioxide as Feedstock for Chemistry and Polymers”
THC Pharm: Cannabis-Medikamente aus Orangenschalen Wirkstoffe Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) und Cannabidiol (CBD) könnten auch aus Paprika oder Zitronen gewonnen werden
Groningen invests in Biobased Economy Northern Innovation Agenda to start grant program for small-scale innovative collaborative projects
Manly plant in line for $530,000 in state incentives Iowa gives loan and tax incentives to chemical facility for biodiesel ingredient
Terryl, a next-generation fiber: innovative, cost-competitive, biobased polyamide for textiles Excellent textile performance may bring back some investor confidence to industry
North Sea Farm ‘Kilo Taste’ successfully started! Test Farm at Texel step towards large-scale sustainable seaweed cultivation
EU transport: Emission savings of biofuels 80% better than thought, new calculations show European calculation rules substantially underestimate the climate benefit of biofuels in the transport sector
BioAmber’s Sarnia facility nears mechanical completion The facility is expected to be mechanically complete in early 2015
17 November 201414 November 2014 BIO-TIC stakeholder workshop in Brussels at 1st December 2014 Prioritise the technological, non-technological and market hurdles affecting the use of IB in bio-based plastics production
Zwei europäische Demonstrationsprojekte sollen Biomassevergasung wettbewerbsfähiger machen Gasaufbereitung und Teerreformer für Synthesegas
‘The 40 Hottest Smaller Companies in the Advanced Bioeconomy’ for 2014-15 Liquid Light, Virent, Rivertop Renewables, NexSteppe took top slots in rankings
AlgaeBiotech purifies wastewater with microalgae Nutricious wastewater from bakery and dairy sector to cultivate high value Omega-3 algae
Could seaweed farming be Australia’s next aquaculture industry? $20 million imports in seaweed products a year showing quite large market
Hortiplan and HortiMaX join forces on algae growing project Photobioreactor for the cultivation of algae officially unveiled at Thomas More College in Belgium
CRAiLAR Technologies’ Flax Fibers introduces two lines of sustainable, bio-degradeable and compostable cloths Next-generation of environmentally friendly products now available by one of the World’s largest manufacturers and suppliers of industrial and commercial paper, packaging, and branded consumer products
Emery Oleochemicals commercialises production of RSPO segregated derivatives, setting the sustainability tone in the home and personal care industry Expanded product portfolio in the EMERCOL™ series focuses on fatty alcohol and glycerine-based solutions
Firm cuts cost of PLA packaging film A Canadian firm claims its film based on polylactic acid is cost-competitive with petroleum-based products
14 November 201413 November 2014 Enerkem partners with AkzoNobel to jointly explore development of waste-to-chemicals facilities in Europe Enerkem to license its exclusive breakthrough technology to convert municipal and other waste feedstocks into chemicals
Innovative textile Materialien zur Förderung der Algenzucht in der EU AT~SEA-Projekt entwickelt neue textile Materialien für schwimmende Seegras-Farmen
Innovative textiles to boost EU seaweed farming AT~SEA projects' new textiles can help create a multi-billion euro industry in Europe