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20 November 201415 November 2014

A genetically modified menu

Will GMOs destroy or save civilization?

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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

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19 November 201418 November 2014

Biologisch abbaubare Drohne aus Pilzen und Bakterien

Forscher wollen zusammen mit NASA ökologischen Schaden verunfallter Drohnen begrenzen

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Bio-drone simply melts away when it crashes

NASA-advised project to develop drone from fungi and bacteria, minimizing crash footprint

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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

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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

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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

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Metabolic engineering as a tool for enhanced lactic acid production

Future developments are expected to enhance biomass utilization in lactate production

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Great opportunities for the forest sector

Cooperation is the key to success - The ThinkForest event brought together policy makers, scientists and stakeholders

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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

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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”

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THC Pharm: Cannabis-Medikamente aus Orangenschalen

Wirkstoffe Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) und Cannabidiol (CBD) könnten auch aus Paprika oder Zitronen gewonnen werden

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Groningen invests in Biobased Economy

Northern Innovation Agenda to start grant program for small-scale innovative collaborative projects

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Manly plant in line for $530,000 in state incentives

Iowa gives loan and tax incentives to chemical facility for biodiesel ingredient

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Terryl, a next-generation fiber: innovative, cost-competitive, biobased polyamide for textiles

Excellent textile performance may bring back some investor confidence to industry

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Insect biorefinery: it exists, it works

French start-up 'Ynsect' brought innovative surprise to EFIB

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North Sea Farm ‘Kilo Taste’ successfully started!

Test Farm at Texel step towards large-scale sustainable seaweed cultivation

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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

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BioAmber’s Sarnia facility nears mechanical completion

The facility is expected to be mechanically complete in early 2015

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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

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Zwei europäische Demonstrationsprojekte sollen Biomassevergasung wettbewerbsfähiger machen

Gasaufbereitung und Teerreformer für Synthesegas

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‘The 40 Hottest Smaller Companies in the Advanced Bioeconomy’ for 2014-15

Liquid Light, Virent, Rivertop Renewables, NexSteppe took top slots in rankings

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AlgaeBiotech purifies wastewater with microalgae

Nutricious wastewater from bakery and dairy sector to cultivate high value Omega-3 algae

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Could seaweed farming be Australia’s next aquaculture industry?

$20 million imports in seaweed products a year showing quite large market

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Hortiplan and HortiMaX join forces on algae growing project

Photobioreactor for the cultivation of algae officially unveiled at Thomas More College in Belgium

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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

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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

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Firm cuts cost of PLA packaging film

A Canadian firm claims its film based on polylactic acid is cost-competitive with petroleum-based products

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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

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Innovative textile Materialien zur Förderung der Algenzucht in der EU

AT~SEA-Projekt entwickelt neue textile Materialien für schwimmende Seegras-Farmen

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Innovative textiles to boost EU seaweed farming

AT~SEA projects' new textiles can help create a multi-billion euro industry in Europe

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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

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Queensland research: Waterproofing invention ticks all the boxes for sustainability

Lignin-based formulation on food packaging as alternative to cardboard waste

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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

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Evonik bietet umweltfreundlichen Ersatz für Mikroplastik in Peelings

Modifizierte Kieselsäuren werden zunehmend von namhaften internationalen Kosmetikfirmen verwendet

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„Gras-Anbau“: Mit grünem Gewissen Papier produzieren

DBU fördert Verfahren zum Gewinnen von Gras als Rohstoff für Papierprodukte mit 167.000 Euro

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Solegear Bioplastics secures venture debt facility from Comerica Bank

Key milestone further advances growth trajectory

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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

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Gestepptes Holz mit integrierter Polsterung

Studenten der FH Potsdam entwickeln neue Möglichkeiten für die herkömmliche Formholz-Produktion

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Dutch design: 3D printed PLA egg is hatched by a digital community

Michiel van der Kley further to find material options for outdoor settings

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ChanvrEco SA: Crowdfunding für Nutzhanf-Firma

Etabliertes belgisches Unternehmen will mit Produktion von Hanfdämmstoffen und Hanfmulchen Profitabilität erreichen

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Van der Windts’ carrier bags now available in bio-based variant

With starch as a renewable resource for compostable and biodegradable bags

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Evonik polyamide PA1010 quality confirmed through FDA approval

Evonik Industries has received a food contact substance notification (FCN) for its family of PA1010 polyamides

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Polyamid PA1010 von Evonik erhält FDA-Zulassung

Evonik Industries hat die Food Contact Substance Notification (FCN) für die Polyamid-Familie PA1010 erhalten

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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

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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

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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

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CORDIS Express: 3D-Drucken wird die Welt verändern

Nachfrage nach neuen Materialien - große Herausforderungen für Gesellschaft, Politik und Innovation

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Diana Drewes “Goody Stool” – Möbel aus Zucker

Zucker-Sitzmöbel ironisiert Konsumentenwünsche in Zeiten des Überangebots

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Esche mit Elektroantrieb

Arbeitsgruppe an brandenburgischer Hochschule schafft wissenschaftliche und technologische Grundlagen für die Fertigung eines hochwertigen Elektro-Fahrrads aus heimischem Holz