Cereplast Introduces New Category of Bioplastics With First Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate (EVA) Starch Hybrid Resin Hybrid 651D First-to-Market EVA and Starch Blend Expands Types of Hybrid Resin Applications
3 April 201229 April 2015 Great examples of sustainable design Peepoo bag as a great example of sustainable design for essential Third World sanitation needs
Bayer, Rosetta Green Reach Deal to Improve Cotton Yields New technology to improve the cotton yield in difficult environments
Apple to invest in biogas fuel cell technology at US data centre Electronics giant have revealed plans to build a revolutionary 5MW biogas fuel cell installation at their new $1 billion North Carolina data centre
Phthalate-free, bio-based PVC products hitting store shelves BioVinyl relies on better carbon footprint without reducing the performance
EPA approves E15 ethanol blend registrations Agency approves first applications for registration of ethanol to make E15
Global Bioplastics Market 2011-2015 New market research report with a discussion of the key vendors operating
2 April 2012 Cereplast Hybrid 101 Bioplastic “Superior to All Conventional Plastics” Evaluated 3rd Party Life Cycle Assessment Determines Environmental Impact of Hybrid 101 Significantly Lower Than All Conventional Plastics Evaluated
OPXBIO achieves key production milestone for bioacrylic The company successfully demonstrated its fermentation process for bio-based acrylic acid at the 3,000-liter scale
Huge Potential for Bio-Based Auto Parts Says Study Voluntary labeling program would promote greater use of bio-based products for cars and trucks
1 April 2012 Innovationszentrum Bioplastics soll in Brandenburg entstehen Mit Schwerpunkt auf Materialentwicklung unter Berücksichtigung der Rohstoffbereitstellung, Weiterentwicklung und Modifikation von Verarbeitungsverfahren sowie Entwicklung von Systemlösungen
30 March 2012 Fossil Free: Microbe Helps Convert Solar Power to Liquid Fuel By pairing biology and photovoltaics, a new "electrofuel" system could build alternative fuels
Myriant in bio-based materials alliance Myriant manages the production of low-cost organic acrylic acid from renewable raw materials
29 March 2012 Biome gets a boost from its bioplastics business Biome Technologies has announces its preliminary results for the year ended December 2011
Propionsäure im Griff behalten Neue Forschungsergebnisse zur Vermeidung von Übersäuerungen in Biogasanlagen
28 March 2012 The BioBusiness Alliance of Minnesota Releases Roadmap for Minnesota’s Advanced Biofuels and Biobased Chemicals Industry Perfect position to lead growth of the advanced biofuels and biobased chemicals industry
BIO Announces Novozymes CEO and President Steen Riisgaard as its 2012 George Washington Carver Award Recipient A balance between better business, a cleaner environment and better lives
Sandler targets vacuum cleaner bag market Nonwovens offer advantages like higher suction power, better moisture resistance
Bundesregierung: Weiße Biotechnologie immer bedeutender Schrittmacher auf dem Weg zu einem Wirtschaften auf der Basis biologischer Ressourcen
27 March 2012 Synthetic Biology Survey Requires Industry Response The survey results will be published in may 2012
BioAmber Produces Bio-based 1,4-Butanediol (1,4-BDO) Production campaign converts multi ton quantities of bio-succinic acid into bio-based 1,4-BDO
Jet fuel from cellulosic sugars pass tests Successful conversion of cellulosic pine tree sugars to drop-in hydrocarbon fuels within the BIRD Energy project
EuropaBio/Ernst & Young report highlights need for European governments to ensure that R&D is converted into new business, new products and additional jobs Ensuring an attractive environment for investors and biotech entrepreneurs
Codexis Awarded Biofuels Enzyme Patent Patent is cornerstone for company’s cellulosic biofuels program
DaniMer to Display Renewable Hot melt Adhesives for Packaging at NPE 2012 Product presentation relating to the packaging industry, including renewable hot melt adhesives (RHMAs) and renew film resins
26 March 2012 9th International Conference of the European Industrial Hemp Association (EIHA) Don't miss the biggest event on industrial hemp in 2012
25 March 2012 Akku aus Papier-Abfällen Forscher haben einen Energiespeicher konstruiert, dessen Grundlage aus billigen Abfällen der Papierherstellung besteht
Rohstoffe vom Acker – Biokunststoffe auf pflanzlicher Basis Als Energielieferanten sind nachwachsende Rohstoffe derzeit viel im Gespräch, als Ausgangsstoffe für die Industrie eher weniger
23 March 2012 Bioplastics Recycling Options Expand Only 12 percent of US plastics got recycled in 2010
Firms report progress in PLA recycling Recycling of acidic polylactic acid (PLA) bio-plastics - a way in the right direction
New Funding For Biomass Research & Development Project focused on the development of advanced biofuels, bioenergy and high-value biobased products
Neues Buch zum Thema biobasierte Verbundwerkstoffe erschienen Präsentation auf der JEC Europe in Paris
22 March 2012 Obama Administration Announces New Funding for Biomass Research and Development Initiative Research to advance next generation biofuels and renewable energy technologies
Administration Initiative Targets Biofuels, Bioenergy, Biobased Products $ 35 Million to support the research, development and demonstration for the improvement of biomass raw materials and their supply
Avantium and Danone sign development partnership for Next Generation bio-based plastic: PEF Danone Research joins the development of 100% bio-sourced PEF bottles for water
21 March 2012 PLA-recycling on the way Danone and RE|PLA cycle agree on collaboration in PLA recycling
First composting certification network coming soon The broader line-up of certifiers creates several benefits for both the bioplastics industry and the consumer
Renewables attracting investment interest from pension fund owners Renewable energy is an attractive alternative to government bonds for pension funds, family offices and insurance groups
Tennant Company Introduces Plant-Based, Sustainable Urethane Coatings to Protect and Add Durability to Floors Eco-ITS ™ urethane bio-based coatings enable sustainable solutions with 50% less petroleum-based chemicals
2012 Biomaterials Innovation Prize awarded at the Cologne Biomaterials Congress Fibre mouldings made from cattail (Typha) prevailed against their fierce competition
Gemeinsame Erklärung für Nachhaltige Bioenergie in Mitteleuropa unterzeichnet Krönende Abschlusskonferenz des EU-Projektes 4Biomass
Innovationspreis Biowerkstoff des Jahres 2012 auf dem Kölner Biowerkstoff-Kongress verliehen Faserformteile aus Rohrkolben-Schilf setzten sich gegen ihre starke Konkurrenz durch
2012 Biomaterials Innovation Prize awarded at the Cologne Biomaterials Congress
