4 July 20144 July 2014 Evonik stellt die Weichen bei Polyamid 12 Gesteigerte Polyamid-12-Kapazität in Marl
Chemicals sustainability initiative seeks to expand Henkel 'Together for Sustainability' (TfS) programme aims to implement a global supplier engagement programme
Government issues a response to Plastic Bag Inquiry With an estimated 100 billion plastic bags used in the EU every year, it is believed that plastic waste is one of the worst environmental problems faced by the region, contributing to 70% of marine pollution
Algae as chemical raw materials Chemists and biologists at the University of Konstanz are probing the chemical uses of algae
3 July 201413 August 2014 Study: Research needed to resolve fate of missing plastic debris Unknown mechanism removing small plastic fragments at a higher rate than larger fragments
Ein voller Erfolg – erster deutsch-chinesischer Workshop „Biotechnology in a Bioeconomy“ Landespartnerschaft mit der Provinz Jiangsu soll China auf den Weg in eine nachhaltige, biobasierte Wirtschaft verhelfen
Total introducing bio-based resins for U.S. rotomolding industry Company to make bio-resins by combining biopolymers, made from polylactic acid from its PLA plant in Belgium
HLP Klearfold Unveils PlantBox®, a More Sustainable Klearfold® Plastic Folding Carton Made From Bio-PET Clear Packaging Specialist Launches Premium-quality Box-grade bio-PET with up to 30% from Plant-based Sources
Solegear Bioplastics Recognized By The City Of Vancouver As A Leading Business Innovator Company to be honoured with Award of Excellence for making Vancouver a Healthier, Greener, More Inclusive, and More Prosperous Community
Meredian, Inc. Harvests First Crop of Locally Sourced Canola to Create Biopolymer Innovative biopolymer manufacturer hits major milestone
Discovery: Converting biomass to fuels Researchers use NSF-supported Stampede supercomputer to improve catalysts for conversion
Water-cleanup catalysts tackle biomass upgrading Rice University researchers register 4th ‘volcano plot’ for palladium-gold catalysts
Schaufenster Algentechnologie Feldversuch in Niedersachsen setzt neuen Meilenstein auf dem Weg zur großtechnischen Nutzung von Mikroalgen als Biomasse
2 July 20147 July 2014 Investment climate in bio-based industries in the Netherlands The nova-Institute conducted a new study on the investment climate in bio-based industries in the Netherlands
SolVin highlights green PVC from Mondoplastico as project of the month Mix PVC with materials coming from vegetable or renewable resources
Bio in San Diego: Branche im Aufwind Hochstimmung auf der Bio Convention mit über 15.000 Akteuren aus Industrie und Wissenschaft
Global Consumers are Willing to Put Their Money Where Their Heart is When it Comes to Goods and Services from Companies Committed to Social Responsibility Global retail analysis shows increased sales for brands with sustainability claims on packaging or active marketing of corporate social responsibility efforts
DSM announces fermentation-based sweetener platform Company to provide competitive stevia extract with the promise of quality, sustainability, safety and reliability
Locally grown plastics – is it possible? Locally grown plastics is a newly established, unique partnership that includes the entire manufacturing chain for bio- based plastics – from the forest industry to packaging producers.
EDC adopts commercial project finance facility for BAS Export Development Canada leads CAD20 M financing facility for BioAmber Sarnia for world’s largest new bio-based succinic acid production plant
Thailand’s energy price reform may in the end force ethanol closures Experts have repeated their calls for energy reforms, warning the junta that keeping energy prices low through subsidies will give only short-term benefits
Proterro gets patent for proprietary photobioreactor USPTO Issues Patent to Biofeedstock Company Proterro, Protecting Proterro’s Photobioreactor, a Key Element of the Company’s Unique Sugar-making Process
1 July 20149 September 2021 CO2 economy is on the move Amazing dynamics and speed of development in CO2 utilization
Clariant: biobased chemicals new driver in the chemicals industry New facility as ‘One-Stop-Shop’ solution for biobased absorbents, as well as enzymes, catalysts, process chemicals and the process know-how
Solvay Introduces Kalix® High-Performance Polyamides for Mobile Healthcare Electronic Devices Halogen-Free and Bio-Based Materials Deliver Strength, Stiffness, and Chemical Resistance for mHealth Covers and Housings
UPM BioVerno wins EU Sustainable Energy Europe Award Company recognized for using residue of their own pulp production as innovative resource for the production of advanced biofuels
A biodegradable plastic made from waste methane Scientists are making PHA (a biodegradable polymer similar to the polypropylene used in yogurt containers) from waste methane
Turning Urban Waste into Bioplastic Bacteria possible key to produce useful bioplastics from the gasification of urban waste
Qualms over France’s move to ban plastic bags The French government wants to ban single-use plastic bags by 2016, years ahead of a European directive. But replacing them with biodegradable packaging makes it equally problematic, EurActiv France reports.
Are we there yet? The positioning and repositioning of the algae industry Probably every parent has heard the plaintive wail from the backseat, early in some long journey by car to some exciting place like Grandma’s or Disney World: “Are we there yet?”
30 June 20149 September 2021 Carbon to Cash with CarbonOrO’s Carbon Capture Technology CarbonOrO introduced a unique process innovation in the carbon capture industry enabling CO2 capture from gasses at significant cost and energy reductions
BIO Provides Recommendations for Growing India’s Biotech Industry New report shows: Efficient governance and regulatory systems in global standards needed for Indian companies to compete on the world markets
The JBEI GT Collection: A New Resource for Advanced Biofuels Research Functional genomic resource for researchers to convert sugars in plant biomass and synthesize them into clean, green and renewable transportation fuels
ThyssenKrupp Plastics: Neue WPC-Terrassendielen im Programm Erweiterung des Sortiments um modernen Verbundwerkstoff Wood-Plastic-Composite - ab Juni im Handel
Researchers make fuel production breakthrough New UGA study shows the direct conversion of biomass to biofuel using the engineered bacterium Caldicellulosiruptor bescii
EEG-Entwurf setzt deutsches Biogas Know-How aufs Spiel EEG-Änderungsanträge der Fraktionen vorgelegt - keine Perspektive für neue Biogasanlagen - Markt- und Technologieführerschaft auf der Kippe
How big is your plastic footprint? New research by the Plastic Disclosure Project, the UN Environment Programme and natural capital analysts Trucost points up the need for companies to consider their plastic footprint
Closing session of the 22nd European Biomass Conference and Exhibition Technology no longer a barrier. Resource efficiency, system integration and stable policies are challenges ahead for the bioenergy sector
USC scientists create new battery that’s cheap, clean, rechargeable… and organic Scientists at USC have developed a water-based organic battery that is long lasting, built from cheap, eco-friendly components.
Organic agriculture boosts biodiversity on farmlands International project studies biodiversity in agriculture
Ökolandbau fördert Artenvielfalt auf Ackerflächen Internationales Projekt untersucht Biodiversität in der Landwirtschaft
27 June 201419 August 2014 An der Methanquelle der Pflanzen In Pflanzen entsteht das Treibhausgas aus der Aminosäure Methionin
Cellulose Fibers Market Analysis By Application (Spun Yarn, Fabrics, Clothing and Other) And Segment Forecasts To 2020 Key market players include Thai Rayon, Aoyang, Tangshan, Fulida, Sateri, Grasim Industries, Lenzing, Helon and Indo Bhatrat
Industrie setzt auf Bioenergie der zweiten Generation 22. European Biomass Conference zeigte Engagement der Industrie trotz politischer Hürden auf
NNFCC assists Celtic Renewables in partnership with Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant Collaboration will allow company to develop its process turning whisky by-products into biofuel
Renewable ethanol in Europe: first ever State of the Industry Report published ePURE Report assesses State of the Ethanol Industry
Schaumstrukturen aus Muschelschalen und Meeresschwämmen Leichtbaustrukturen durch Biomineralisation von Meeresorganismen
U.S. demand for wood-plastic composite & plastic lumber to reach $5.5 billion in 2018 Rebound in new home completions from 2013's low level as well as gains in residential improvement and repair spending to help drive stronger demand
‘Finnwood’ a sustainable hardwood alternative A group of local Filipino and Finnish construction engineers to develop quality sustainable wood products and building solutions