3 May 201221 February 2018 Does Lignin Have Legs as a Future Plastics Feedstock? Four Canadian researchers make a case that lignin could become an important feedstock for bioplastics
Biofuels in the balance as EU fails to conclude carbon impacts Officials cannot agree on impact of indirect land use change rules, which could wipe out biodiesel in Europe
South Korean chemical companies penetrate into biopolymer market Biopolymers from corns, wheat and sugar cane
Growth Dimensions: Bio Based Auto Parts It's a marriage of two stateline strengths: Automotive meets Agriculture
Agrana baut neue Produktionsanlage für Weizenstärke Ab 2014 in Pischelsdorf (NÖ) auch Erzeugung von Weizenstärke, Weizengluten und Weizenkleie
2 May 2012 Understanding life cycle assessment is vital to the success of green businesses Illustrative case studies represents the political implications of the allocation procedure on several bio-based products within an LCA system
World Congress Talks Renewable Chemicals, Honors Steen Riisgaard To get environmentally cleaner products, you start with a cleaner process!
AELMON-Projekt zur Nutzung von pflanzlichen P450-Enzymen Pflanzen-Enzyme für die industrielle Produktion
Einweihung einer weltweit einzigartigen Prüfanlage für Faserverbundwerkstoffe Wissenschaftler erhoffen sich genauere Kenntnisse über das Verhalten des Materials und somit Wege für eine effizientere und sicherere Nutzung in den industriellen Anwendungen
1 May 2012 How will the U.S. Biotechnology Industry benefit from New Patent Laws? New reforms will have a significant impact on technology innovators
Arizona Chemical Selects Melrob Group to Distribute Adhesive Products in DACH Region The distribution will effectively start on 1st July 2012
30 April 2012 Just in Time for Summer, Biomass Packaging Debuts New, Bio-Based Cold Cup A sustainable foodservice solution
Tests of aviation jet biofuel to start First comprehensive test programs for aviation biofuel with Brassica carinata
Bio-based plastics stand up to sustainability scrutiny New study "Sustainability of bio-based plastics: general comparative analysis and recommendations for improvement"
Solvay & CTBE to Develop Routes for Obtaining Molecules from Sugarcane Biomass A strong commitment to the comprehensive development of bio-based chemistry in Brazil
Novel materials build completely bio-based and biodegradable packaging Highly transparent and flexible films prepared from modified hemicelluloses without any additives
Biobased films and barrier coatings from hemicelluloses Modification methods for the abundant natural polymers cellulose and xylan as reaction of the growing demand
Bio-based adhesives for environmentally friendly package and wood products VTT has developed formaldehyde free starch based adhesives for gluing of fiber based products
Compostable Coffee Packaging Solution Innovia Films’ NatureFlex™ for social and environmental responsibility
Novel polyesters for hotmelts and adhesives from black liquor GA, LA and 2HBA as the main degradation products of versatile black liquor
Start zur Normung der CCS-Technologie "CO2-Abscheidung, -Transport und -Speicherung"- Initiative startet Anfang Juni
Bio-based latexes for paper coating applications VTT to produce SB-type products in which styrene monomer to be replaced with alternative monomers
Nachhaltiger Kunststoff mit CO<sub>2</sub> aus Abgasen Wettbewerbsfähige Alternative zum Standardkunststoff Acrylnitril-Butadien-Styrol
27 April 2012 Biobased plastics – sustainability well on the way New study recommends optimisations already in place
nova-Institut: Durchbruch beim Naturfaser-Spritzgießen – Zufuhr als Faserpellets löst Dosierprobleme Workshop zeigte großes Interesse der Industrie
26 April 2012 National bioeconomy blueprint Released Bioscience research is a key component to ensure a successful American bioeconomy
Prime Minister David Cameron heralds rapid progress of the UK’s green economy as Government publish Bioenergy Strategy Green Energy Revolution in the UK
Bioenergy could employ 50,000 in UK by 2020, says new NNFCC report A new report suggests that heat and power from biomass could deliver up to 50,000 jobs over the next eight years
Natural Plastics to Utilize Biome Bioplastics’ Resin to Develop a Novel Tree Support System The new corn-based resin offers a natural alternative to conventional polymers
Study questioning eco-credentials of bio-based plastic flawed The paper from the University of Massachusetts-Lowell contained erroneous data about the bio-based plastic
Energiehirse: Welche Sorten sind wo empfehlenswert? Forschungsergebnisse des Projektes "Anbautechnik Sorghumhirsen" liegen vor
Biokunststoffe: Neue Nachhaltigkeitskriterien für den Pflanzenanbau Neue Zertifizierungssysteme ISCC PLUS und das amerikanische Working Landscapes Certificate fordern strickte Einhaltung von Nachhaltigkeitskriterien
25 April 2012 Shengquan, Novozymes partner to commercialize cellulosic ethanol A cooperation aimed at a bio-green and circular economy
Metabolix Awarded Two U.S. Patents for Technology to Produce Biobased Polymers and Industrial Chemicals Innovative Approach Accelerates Development of Renewable Chemicals to Meet Expanding Market Demand for Biobased Chemicals
23 April 2012 No fully sustainable bio-based plastics currently exist – study There are no bio-based plastics currently in commercial use or under development that are fully sustainable, according to a new study
French say oui to algae INRA announce €160 million new collaborative platform to bring together key players in the development of microalgae in France
Biotechnology and Sustainability The future of our planet requires that we improve the environmental, economic and social impact of our global farming systems
Containers made from sugarcane-derived polyethylene help keep the city of Rio de Janeiro clean. Made of polyethylene produced by Braskem, the equipment is distributed by the Municipal Company of Urban Cleaning (COMLURB)
Bayer MaterialScience: Polyolherstellung mit Kohlendioxid Vielversprechende Einsatzmöglichkeiten in Weichschäumen
New concepts for the sustainable use of wood:
