21 November 201320 November 2013 Leading global brand companies join with WWF to encourage responsible development of plant-based plastics The Coca-Cola Company, Danone, Ford, H.J. Heinz Company, Nestle, Nike, Inc., Procter & Gamble, Unilever and World Wildlife Fund launch the Bioplastic Feedstock Alliance
Research Alliance for the microbial production and application of biopolymers Aim of research are specialised alginate components for medical product matrices and innovative textile industry
AMSilk startet den weltweiten Vertrieb von Kosmetikrohstoffen Erste und einzige funktionelle Seide, die in Kosmetikprodukten zum Einsatz kommt
AMSilk Starts Worldwide Distribution of Spidersilk as Cosmetic Ingredient First functional silk tested and approved for cosmetic formulations
20 November 201320 November 2013 Workshop “WPC zum Anfassen” Fortbildung im Rahmen des Fünften Deutschen WPC-Kongresses am 10. und 11. Dezember in Köln
INRO entwickelt Kriterien für nachhaltige Beschaffung von Biomasse Angestrebt sind Vereinbarungen mit der Industrie zur freiwilligen Zertifizierung nachwachsender Rohstoffe
Die Nickel-Lösung Stanford-Forscher haben eine Beschichtung gefunden, die Siliziumsolarzellen bei der solaren Wasserstoffgewinnung vor Korrosion schützt - und zugleich die Effizienz des Verfahrens erhöht
Stanford scientists create a low-cost, long-lasting water splitter made of silicon and nickel Stanford researchers have developed an inexpensive device that uses light to split water into oxygen and clean-burning hydrogen. The goal is to supplement solar cells with hydrogen-powered fuel cells that can generate electricity when the sun isn't shining or demand is high
Deutsche Umwelthilfe und European Bioplastics: Reduzierung des Kunststofftüten-Konsums wichtige Aufgabe für die europäische und deutsche Politik Verband sieht Vorteile von Biokunststoff-Tüten nicht ausreichend durch die Deutsche Umwelthilfe erfasst
Naturex and Galactic combine their expertise to develop new preservation solutions Anti-microbial and antioxidant protection for manufacturers who are seeking natural solutions
1st European Conference And Exhibition On Sustainable Chemistry And Engineering Launches Innovators and young future leaders meeting in Basel on 19-21 November at the first Ecochem
Novozymes and M&G Chemicals to collaborate on biomass-based plastics in China Novozymes will supply enzyme technology to the world’s first biomass to glycols bio-refinery to be constructed by M&G Chemicals
Elevance announces first renewable personal care product lines 100% Plant-Based Elevance Smooth and Elevance Soft Deliver Unique Performance
Better batteries through biology? MIT researchers find a way to boost lithium-air battery performance, with the help of modified viruses
Avantium announced another breakthrough with its PEF Avantium demonstrates 100% biobased t-shirts from recycled PEF bottle
19 November 201319 November 2013 EPA’s Tinkering with RFS, Corn Ethanol Mandate Will Not Help Relieve Impacts of Artificially-High Food Prices Feed Food Fairness: Take RFS Off the Menu
Vilsack pans farm bill COOL provision — Farm bill unlikely before December CBO: Tweaks to ag programs could save billions
Degradable plastics hit recyclate quality, study claims Even in low quantities degradable plastic films cause significant, detrimental impacts
Women to spearhead next ‘Green Revolution’ United Nations calling for new start with massive investments in small farmers
Driving innovation: The Coca-Cola Company and Ford Inveil Ford Fusion Energi with Plantbottle Technology interior PlantBottle Technology™ from The Coca-Cola Company is applied for the first time beyond PET packaging as part of the interior fabric of a Ford Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid research vehicle
18 November 201317 November 2013 Biobasierte Produkte einkaufen – Öffentliche Hand in Schlüsselposition Kongress „Nachwachsende Rohstoffe in der nachhaltigen öffentlichen Beschaffung“ zeigt Potenziale und Möglichkeiten auf
France places bioeconomy at the heart of its innovation programme supporting Deinove Company to develop and market new generation of industrial processes based on Deinococci bacteria
IfBB gibt Expertenrat zu Biokunststoffen auf der Compamed 2013 Vom 20. bis 22. November in Düsseldorf im Rahmen der Medica
Biofore concept car to be primiered at the 2014 Geneva International Motor Show UPM and Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences present renewable organic materials in the automotive industry
EPA proposes 2014 renewable fuels standards Proposal Seeks Input to Address “E10 Blend Wall,” Reaffirms Commitment to Biofuels
New Findings on Spider Silk Researchers analyze protein section of Euprosthenops australis and discover peculiar dipole-dipole interactions
Neues über Spinnenseide Forscher analysieren Proteinabschnitt bei Euprosthenops australis und entdecken ungewöhnliche Dipol-Wechselwirkungen
15 November 201311 January 2014 Positionspapier Bioökonomie vorgestellt Bioökonomie als Chance für das 21. Jahrhundert
GE Aviation signs 10-year supply agreement for biomass FT jet fuel for engine testing; baseline of 500,000 gallons per year Agreement with D’Arcinoff Group to mix cellulosic synthetic biofuel in the same storage tanks as those used for traditional jet fuel
DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products Expands Distribution of Susterra® 1,3-Propanediol Archway Sales Appointed for the U.S. Market
Cereplast Launches reViveTM Bioplastic Resins on America Recycles Day New Product Line Uses Post-Industrial and Post-Consumer Plastic to Produce Bioplastics
BioAmber Reports Third Quarter 2013 Financial Results Increased sales of bio-succinic acid by 83% to Q2
Neste Oil to promote the deployment of sustainable aviation biofuel in the Netherlands First site for potential renewable fuel refinery for production of renewable aviation fuel in Rotterdam
BARLOG: Energiewende zum Selbermachen Mit reiner Muskelkraft und über 1.000 Watt in 30 Sekunden zu Null-Energie-Spritzteilen aus PLA
14 November 201314 November 2013 Favorable Feedstock Costs Can Drop Cellulosic Sugar Prices as Low as $0.26/kg Improved enzyme technology will also be critical to making bio-based fuels and chemicals from cellulose competitive with those from corn and sugarcane, Lux Research says
FKuR nimmt neue Compoundieranlage zur Herstellung von Biokunststoffen in Betrieb Biokunststoff-Pionier errichtet hiermit bereits die dritte Compounderlinie von KraussMaffei Berstorff
Hemp replaces styrofoam: Austrian Climate Protection Award 2013 goes to Naporo Common development with Capatect to result in environmentally friendly alternative to mushrooming insulation of buildings
Hanf ersetzt Styrofoam: Naporo für Klimaschutzpreis 2013 nominiert Am 11. November 2013 wurde von ORF und Lebensministerium der diesjährige Klimaschutzpreis vergeben. Jubel bei Naporo und Capatect
More, not less yield is the best way to meet global demand for more food Only way to ensure the sustainability of world agriculture is through ‘low input’ farming
Biomasse in Österreich: Papierindustrie ärgert die Waldbesitzer Die Subventionen seien „abseits wirtschaftlicher Überlegungen“ zu sehen, sagen die Forstwirte
13 November 201323 March 2014 Zeoform: A New Plastic That Turns Hemp Into Almost Anything What if plastic could be made without using fossil fuels and toxic chemicals? An Australian company has done just that, with a new type of plastic that can turn hemp fiber into pretty much anything
Axens, IFPEN and Michelin join forces to create a synthetic rubber production channel using biomass BioButterfly process to produce more environmentally-friendly synthetic rubber
Arkema at Hong Kong Optical Fair 2013 with two new Rilsan® Clear polyamides grades G850 Rnew and G120 Rnew - for specific customer needs
U.S. EPA gives AkzoNobel Green Chemistry Designation for Dissolvine GL Design for the Environment label helps consumers find the safest detergents and cleaning products
SGB and Yulex Partner to Double Guayule Rubber Yield Through an Accelerated Breeding Platform Company to identify genetic markers that represent increased rubber yield and use that to produce new cultivars
U.S. Legislative Climate Creating Opportunities for Bioplastics Industry Cereplast to supply resin for manufacture of food serviceware and compostable trash bags
BP Reveals Step-out Routes to Acetic Acid and Ethylene with all-new Technologies Hummingbird® is a newly developed proprietary process dehydrating ethanol to produce ethylene
Vom Acker statt aus der Fabrik: Natürliches Süßungsmittel Stevia soll 2016 endgültig marktreif sein Feldversuche der Universität Hohenheim sollen langfristige Ertragszahlen liefern, Laborversuche die gesundheitliche Unbedenklichkeit beweisen
Germany’s CAP subsidies to favour small farmers, greening Small and medium-sized farms will get extra support, while larger producers will receive fewer funds
12 November 201312 November 2013 EU lässt Monsantos „Super-Mais“ zu Kommission empfiehlt Ministerrat den Anbau von Pioneer-Mais 1507 in Europa