17 November 201414 November 2014 ‘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
Indonesia passes plantations bill, drops clause on foreign ownership With new government it is not known whether limiting foreign ownership in the plantations sector will be pursued
Queensland research: Waterproofing invention ticks all the boxes for sustainability Lignin-based formulation on food packaging as alternative to cardboard waste
Evonik offers environmentally friendly alternative for microplastics (Polyethylene Beads) in exfoliants Prominent international personal care companies have already switched to silica for their body care products
Evonik bietet umweltfreundlichen Ersatz für Mikroplastik in Peelings Modifizierte Kieselsäuren werden zunehmend von namhaften internationalen Kosmetikfirmen verwendet
„Gras-Anbau“: Mit grünem Gewissen Papier produzieren DBU fördert Verfahren zum Gewinnen von Gras als Rohstoff für Papierprodukte mit 167.000 Euro
Solegear Bioplastics secures venture debt facility from Comerica Bank Key milestone further advances growth trajectory
13 November 201412 November 2014 Amyris launches second innovative and renewable ingredient for cosmetics industry Global renewable products company offers Neossance® Hemisqualane, a plant sugar-derived emollient for a wide range of skin and hair care applications
Gestepptes Holz mit integrierter Polsterung Studenten der FH Potsdam entwickeln neue Möglichkeiten für die herkömmliche Formholz-Produktion
Dutch design: 3D printed PLA egg is hatched by a digital community Michiel van der Kley further to find material options for outdoor settings
ChanvrEco SA: Crowdfunding für Nutzhanf-Firma Etabliertes belgisches Unternehmen will mit Produktion von Hanfdämmstoffen und Hanfmulchen Profitabilität erreichen
Van der Windts’ carrier bags now available in bio-based variant With starch as a renewable resource for compostable and biodegradable bags
Evonik polyamide PA1010 quality confirmed through FDA approval Evonik Industries has received a food contact substance notification (FCN) for its family of PA1010 polyamides
Polyamid PA1010 von Evonik erhält FDA-Zulassung Evonik Industries hat die Food Contact Substance Notification (FCN) für die Polyamid-Familie PA1010 erhalten
12 November 201418 March 2015 World’s first Urban Algae Canopy produces the oxygen equivalent of four hectares of woodland every day Innovative technology design to enhance the already exceptional properties of microalgae
nova-Institute: “It’s time for a change and a new start” for the EU bioeconomy Existing framework does not create sufficient market pull for implementing innovative, bio-based technologies
CORDIS Express: 3D printing will ‘change the world’ CORDIS Express takes a look at the news, events and ongoing research projects related to the 3D printing revolution
CORDIS Express: 3D-Drucken wird die Welt verändern Nachfrage nach neuen Materialien - große Herausforderungen für Gesellschaft, Politik und Innovation
Diana Drewes “Goody Stool” – Möbel aus Zucker Zucker-Sitzmöbel ironisiert Konsumentenwünsche in Zeiten des Überangebots
Esche mit Elektroantrieb Arbeitsgruppe an brandenburgischer Hochschule schafft wissenschaftliche und technologische Grundlagen für die Fertigung eines hochwertigen Elektro-Fahrrads aus heimischem Holz
Dutch ICDuBo presents new biobased solutions Wide range of sustainable, bio-based opportunities to be offered in the new center at RDM Campus in Rotterdam
The Greenhouse Pharmacy Wageningen UR Greenhouse Horticulture to cultivate plants with increased level of high-value compounds
Active, biodegradable packaging for oily products The BIOMAT research group has developed a single-layer, biodegradable container from agro-industrial by-products suitable for both liquid and solid oily products
Novomer announces first commercial adoption of Converge® polyols for polyurethane adhesives Jowat AG adopts polypropylene carbonate polyols in hot-melt adhesives
11 November 201410 November 2014 FTC staff warns plastic waste bag marketers that their “oxodegradable” claims may be deceptive Companies to remove their marketing claims or have to show evidence proving that their bags will biodegrade
PaperFoam creates customized packaging for new BackBeat Pro headphones Technology modified to the production of low-quantity, high-quality packaging applications
Wintershall präsentiert sich auf der ADIPEC Eigener Stand bei größter Öl- und Gas-Konferenz im Raum Middle East
Wintershall appearing at the ADIPEC Own stand at the largest oil and gas conference in the Middle East region
Biomorphe Keramik auf Basis natürlicher Holzstrukturen Gestaltungsforscher entdecken Möglichkeit, Holz mit Silizium zu infiltrieren
Perstorp: Weitere Investitionen bei Biokunststoffen – Pilotanlage in britischem Warrington Fokus auf Papierbeschichtungen, Beutel & Folien und Verpackungen
Perstorp steps up its bioplastics competitiveness Company to make substantial new investments in the development of bioplastics and bio products
Microbe could turn gas into gold Kiwi couple’s research may position NZ at centre of lucrative ‘green biotech’ market
Region Southwest Netherlands opens research center Brazil Living Lab Brazil first of its kind taking algae research, ethanol from biomass, logistics concepts and biopolymers
10 November 201410 November 2014 New process transforms wood, crop waste into valuable chemicals Wisconsin University researchers found cost effective way to generate value from lignin
Joint forces in the development of an aviation biokerosene value chain in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil BE-Basic, SkyNRG and KLM to join Plataforma Mineira de Bioquerosene
Special program in space rules for Green Growth (R2G2) to stimulate innovative investments by reducing barriers in laws and regulations Dutch government to increase commitment to sustainability while strengthening the competitiveness of the Dutch economy
Weniger Pflanzenschutzmittel, mehr Gewinn Göttinger Agrarökonomen präsentieren Meta-Analyse zu Effekten der Gentechnik
India: Capturing carbon to feed the world LanzaTech process at IOC-DBT Centre to produce omega-3 fatty acids and lipids
MaCuMBA progresses towards uncovering the hidden potential of marine microorganisms The MaCuMBA project continues to uncover the untold diversity of marine microbes using cultivation-dependent strategies
Norner strengthens the focus in green polymer chemistry Dr. Siw B. Fredriksen focusing on technology development enabling the use of CO2 as a feedstock for polymers
Norner: Verstärkter Fokus auf „grüne“ Polymerchemie Dr. Siw B. Fredriksen will Entwicklung von Technologien für den Einsatz von CO2 als Rohstoff für Polymere voranbringen