4 May 20151 May 2015 Biopolymer company MHG becomes first company to receive Vinçotte certification for marine biodegradability Company also holds certifications for biodegradability in soil, freshwater, and home and industrial composting
New trade body launched to support biobased and biodegradable industries in the UK NNFCC's new agreement with FNR and the creation of the BBIA to support the rate of development in the sector throughout the whole of the EU
Study into Dutch ‘plastic soup’ launched following STW investment New project with scientists from Wageningen UR and Utrecht University to develop new methods and acquiring knowledge on plastic pollution
Bauholz oder Brennstoff? Konkurrenz um Holz verschärft sich Studie untersucht Auswirkungen der stofflichen und energetischen Holznutzung
Wertvolle Biomasse aus ungenutzten Abfällen Neues Verfahren ermöglicht die Zucht von Soldatenfliegenlarven im industriellen Maßstab
University of Muenster: Rubber from dandelions Scientists identify key components in the formation of rubber
Universität Münster: Gummi aus Löwenzahn Wissenschaftler identifizieren Schlüsselkomponenten der Kautschuk-Entstehung
Bayer MaterialScience names BioAmber as its supplier for new product line Bio-succinic acid forms backbone of innovative new bio-based polyurethanes for textiles
1 May 20159 September 2021 New storage project at STEAG’s Lünen power plant STEAG joins international ‘Power to Fuel’ project
30 April 20152 September 2015 USDA Awards $3.8 Million in Grants for Nanotechnology Research Nanoscale science, engineering, and technology embrace opportunities in a broad range of critical challenges facing agriculture and food systems
Biomasse-Prozessinnovation mit Zukunft Start-up CASCAT realisiert artifizielle chemo-enzymatische Kaskadenreaktionen, die sich am Vorbild der Natur orientieren
GreenTec Awards 2015 to Fraunhofer WKI: Wood-derived foam materials Novel material could replace conventional thermal insulation, packaging and lightweight construction
GreenTec Award 2015 für Schaumstoffe aus Holz vom Fraunhofer WKI Umweltschonendes Potenzial und Innovationsgrad des neuartigen Materials überzeugte Jury und Online-Voter
Sugar beet could fuel a European fermentation-based chemical industry Ton Runneboom of the Dutch Biorenewables Business Platform painted a decidedly positive picture of the opportunities for a sugar-based biochemical industry in Europe
Perstorp: Neue Serie Lactidpolyole für nachhaltige Hochleistungspolyurethane Konzern stellt vier neue Typen niederviskose Flüssigprodukte mit erhöhter Löslichkeit auf der European Coatings Show vor
5 years of Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant Looking forward to welcoming you at the networking event of the year!
Holzbau ausweiten schützt Klima und muss nicht teurer sein Konkrete Berechnung zeigt: Holzbau kann günstiger als Standardbauweise sein – Gleichzeitig deutlich bessere CO2-Bilanz
Better Biomass: new name ‘NTA 8080 Approved’ certificate Certificate to demonstrate compliance with sustainability criteria like greenhouse gas reduction, biodiversity, the environment
Bayer MaterialScience increasingly using renewable raw materials Launch of the first bio-based polyurethanes for textile coating
29 April 201528 April 2015 Umfrage: Überwältigende Mehrheit der Deutschen zieht Bio-Tüte einer herkömmlichen Kunststofftüte vor 80 Prozent halten auch die Zweitnutzung der biologisch abbaubaren Tüten für die Sammlung und Entsorgung der heimischen Bioabfälle für sinnvoll
Die Mischung macht’s: Göttinger Forscher entwickeln neuen Versuchsansatz zum Anbau von Mischkulturen Nutzpflanzenrichtungen, Acker-, Grasland und Gehölzanbau, Rein- und Mischkulturbestände miteinander vergleichen
Now available: “From the Sugar Platform to biofuels and biochemicals” Final report for the European Commission, Directorate-General Energy
End of sugar quota reveals discrepancies Beet as fuel or food? Bioplastics 'wonderful', but determines the price of oil. For the farmer opens up a whole new playing field full of contradictions after the abolition of the sugar quota.
AkzoNobel helps students to build world’s first modular car High performance electronic vehicle made from bio-fiber composite panels developed by the company’s Sikkens brand
Teknor Apex highlighted new Terraloy® bioplastic compounds for 3D printing at NPE2015 High-heat and -impact PLA for 3D printing yields tight tolerances and less shrinkage and permits oven-drying of filament
Bayer MaterialScience launches the first bio-based polyurethanes for textile coating Impranil® eco contributes to a further reduction of CO2 emissions, thus further improving the sustainability of waterborne PU
NNFCC and FNR agree to collaborate on bioeconomy development Information sharing and joint strategic and policy development of the bioeconomy in the UK and Germany
28 April 20157 July 2015 5 Questions for Michael Carus, EIHA Managing Director of the European Industrial Hemp Association about the key goals for 2015
Landtag NRW: Enquetekommission „Chemie“ gibt 58 Handlungsempfehlungen Starkes Signal für die chemische Industrie in NRW
OpenPlant: Open technologies for plant synthetic biology Shaping working practices and norms in the early stages of plant synthetic biology
Kohlendioxid als Rohstoff: Ausruhen auf der CO2-Matratze Vom Klimakiller zum Innovationstreiber. Neue Techniken zur Nutzung von Kohlendioxid kommen aus der Forschung in die Anwendung.
Mother Earth Day: let us protect healthy soils Increased importance of biobased materials will put new demands on agriculture
Wageningen UR and TNO to find partners for research into oligosaccharides Interested participants can now step into this yet two-year research program, which starts in summer 2015
Innovative technology drives barrier packaging trends Kureha researchers developed a high-volume, cost-effective manufacturing process for PGA
Earth Day 2015: How biotech has revolutionized farming and transformed the global Bioeconomy Farmers in the developing world, just like those in the U.S., adopt GMO seeds
Großes Rohstoffpotenzial sichert auch zukünftig Nachschub für Teller, Trog und Tank UFOP sieht keinen Konkurrenzkampf um Ackerflächen wegen Biokraftstoffen
Fuel of the future: Research facility in Dresden produces first batch of Audi e-diesel Minister Wanka: “Synthetic diesel using CO2 is a huge success”
Sprit der Zukunft: Forschungsanlage in Dresden produziert erste Menge Audi e-diesel Ministerin Wanka: „Synthetischer Diesel auf CO2 Basis ist ein großer Erfolg“
Antitrust: Commission confirms unannounced inspections in bioethanol sector The European Commission can confirm that on 24 March 2015, Commission officials undertook unannounced inspections at the premises of companies active in the production or trading of bioethanol
27 April 201527 April 2015 Incorrect classification of crude tall oil a serious threat to the European pine chemical industry European Parliament will conduct its final vote on the ILUC Directive
Sixth WPC Conference, Cologne – Wood and Natural Fibre Composites 16 -17 December 2015, Maritim Hotel Cologne, Germany
PZ Wilmar set to make Nigeria global leader in oil palm production Company's goal is to restore Nigeria to its former position as world leader in oil palm production
BMBF: Ideenwettbewerb “Neue Produkte für die Bioökonomie” Erster Stichtag für neue Produktideen sowie erste Machbarkeitsuntersuchungen ist der 15. August
Neues BIOPRO Magazin erschienen Das BIOPRO Magazin ist kostenlos und kann online bei der BIOPRO Baden-Württemberg bestellt werden
Plastverarbeiter: Rohstoff-Basis für Biokunststoffe Molekülbaukasten aus erneuerbaren Rohstoffen für biobasierte Kunststoffe
Netherlands: ECN invention reduces cost of biofuel Research institute seeking companies to improve and apply the technology
Can you believe this dress is made from beer? A dress made from fermented beer and bacteria is going to be put on display at the World Expo 2015 in Milan
Zebulon company develops wine industry’s first carbon-neutral synthetic cork Nomacorc company making a cork that does not only enhance a wine's flavor by controlling the oxygen flow, but also have a minimal impact on the environment
China Steel green-lights commercial-scale LanzaTech advanced biofuels project Phase 1 will produce 17M gallons/year of gasoline blendstock and ethanol; in Phase 2, a 34M gallon facility.
Alternative fuels: sunfire now produces synthetic fuel from air, water and green electrical energy German Federal Minister of Education and Research receives the first litres / Car manufacturer Audi confirms the fuel’s eco-friendliness
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