11 October 2011 Frost & Sullivan Recognises Rhein Chemie for its Exceptional Product Innovation in Bioplastic Additives Market Superior Performance Characteristics of BioAdimideTM Set to Expand Application Horizon for Bioplastics
New Global Hunger Index Report Calls for Action to Curtail High and Volatile Prices and Protect the Poor Report indicates growing demand for biofuels one main cause of high food prices
10 October 2011 Bioplastics Usage to Grow 41% Annually Through 2015 Market forces have strongly driven development and early use of bioplastics
8 October 2011 Erste CHOREN-Gesellschaft gerettet Verkauf zweier weiterer Unternehmen bleibt fraglich
7 October 2011 Michelin team up with Amyris to make tyres from bio-isoprene Goodyear also in joint venture with Genencor to commercialise own bio-based isoprene
High-level Policy-maker Conference on Biorefineries Final event of EU-funded Star-COLIBRI project took place in Brussels
5 October 2011 Can PLA take the next big step? Future will be dextrose from biomass in the form of agricultural residue like corn stover, switch grass, and rice straw
From turtles to bioplastics World leader in the production of plastics for eyeglass frames to introduce new biomaterial
Europe’s leading innovators compete for EuropaBio’s Most Innovative Biotech SME Award 2011 Winner will receive prize of €10,000 at a high-level event in the European Parliament on November 8th
Italian company makes plastic from sugar beet waste Scientists at Bio-on have spent last five years developing a way of turning the molasses into plastics
Legendary San Diego Design Collective Launches Modern, Eco-Friendly Furniture Line at Sacred Craft Nomad Mobili line to debut with revolutionary asymmetrical surfboard designs
Genencor Promotes Biobased Economy to Address Challenges of Fast-Growing World Population Four key components necessary for creating a biobased economy
LANXESS strengthens commitment to Brazilian automotive sector Country is one of the most successful and fastest-growing markets for LANXESS products
Toyota develops yeast for cellulosic ethanol conversion Company to develop algae strains, bioreactor designs and extraction technologies, will look to develop partnerships
High Performance Lignin trials show promising results in Thermoplastics applications Physical and chemical properties to be compatible with several commonly used thermoplastic materials
New Study: Lactic Acid & Poly Lactic Acid (PLA) Market (2009-2016) Global Lactic Acid & Poly Lactic Acid (PLA) Market is Growing at a CAGR of 18.7% and is Expected to Reach $3,831.3 Million by 2016
Lidl muss irreführende Werbung für Textilien einstellen Unternehmen darf Textilien aus Lyocell in der Werbung nicht mehr als Naturprodukt bezeichnen
4 October 2011 Starting soon: First comprehensive multi-stakeholder market study on “Bio-based Plastics in the World – Capacities, Production and Applications: Status Quo and Trends towards 2020” Please join the Advisory Board!
OECD and IEA recommend reforming fossil-fuel subsidies to improve the economy and the environment "In a period of persistently high energy prices, subsidies represent a significant economic liability"
Dow Electrical & Telecommunications Executes Development Agreement for Bio-based Dielectric Insulating Fluids Testing and scale-up trials will soon be underway and commercialization is expected in 2013
Bio-Based Epoxy Resin for Next Generation Epoxy Prepregs Novocard resin is produced with oil extracted from discarded cashew nutshells
Synthesegas aus Biomasse: neue Katalysatoren ermöglichen optimales H2:CO-Verhältnis Forscher entwickeln Shift-Reaktor im Labor- und Pilotmaßstab
Tirols Erfinder und Designer prämiert Überdachungen aus Naturfasern, tragbare Häuser und Brillen aus Holz: Tiroler Erfindungen wurden Dienstagabend bei der ersten Design- und Erfindermesse präsentiert und ausgezeichnet
Wood-Plastic-Composites für Stromtankstellen von morgen Hohlkammerplatten aus WPC sollen künftig Stahlkonstruktionen ersetzen
3 October 2011 Paramelt acquires BENEO’s adhesives activities JV to bring significant synergies with a strong position in the European labelling market
30 September 2011 Klaus Sommer, new SusChem Chairman SusChem News talked with Dr. Sommer about the future direction and his immediate goals
Ford, BASF Green Up with Auto Industry’s First Castor Oil-Based Foam in the 2012 Focus Ford to concentrate on increasing use of non-metal recycled, bio-based materials whenever possible
Brunel researchers turn crop and food waste into fuel Researchers are proving that food really is fuel - revolutionary pilot project to turn the by-products of agriculture and food processing into biofuel for transport
“Jahrhundert der Biologie”: Doppelkongress in Berlin Biopolymer zur Erdölförderung, Rennwagen mit biochemischem Antrieb, das beste Biotech-Bier aus der Ostsee und mehr
29 September 2011 Thai PTT looks to acquire unnamed US PLA plant Company already invested $60 mln in Massachusetts-based biotechnology firm Myriant Technologies to study the potential of bioplastics
Stora Enso make move into bioplastics One of the world's largest paper and board manufacturers announce plans to focus on renewable, compostable and recyclable food packaging
Baseball team hits composting home run BASF's Ecovio® bags to be used as liners at all food stands and kitchens at Safeco Field
Iowa State researchers produce cheap sugars for sustainable biofuel production Innovative method is basing on the pyrolysis of lignocellulosic biomass
Österreich baut Biotechnologie aus Zwei Jahre nach Grundsteinlegung wurde Universitätsforschungszentrum Tulln am 29. September 2011 eröffnet
28 September 2011 CEN creates new Technical Committee for Bio-based products Two Mandates received for development of standards covering aspects as terminology, content, life-cycle analysis, sustainability and certification
Automated Packaging Systems Introduces New 0.95 mil XD Blend(TM) Biodegradable Premium Film Company designs and manufactures a complete line of void-fill and protective packing systems and specialty packing materials
ZeaChem and Partners Awarded $40 million USDA Grant ZeaChem Will Produce "Drop-In”Advanced Biofuels at Boardman, Oregon Biorefinery
EcoVantage’s Thermally-Modified Lumber Earns USDA Certified Bio-based Product Label EcoPrem products are composed of 100 percent renewable, bio-based ingredients
Naturfasern verstärkten Kunststoffe FNR präsentiert pflanzliche Werkstoffe auf der Composites Europe vom 27. bis 29. September in Stuttgart
27 September 2011 Joint BioEnergy Institute Scientists Identify New Microbe-Produced Advanced Biofuel as an Alternative to Diesel Fuel First report of bisabolane as biosynthetic alternative to D2 diesel and first microbial overproduction in Escherichia coli and Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Renmatix reveals supercritical hydrolysis as lowest-cost pathway to Cellulosic Sugar Kleiner Perkins’ John Doerr, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett, and Amyris CEO John Melo laud company’s novel use of super critical water
26 September 2011 Telles launch new Mirel bioplastic film grade The new Mirel™ P5001 film grade will be unveiled at this weeks PACK Expo exhibition in Las Vegas
BP Plans to Quadruple Brazil Cane Operations After investments, each unit to be able to crush up to 5 million tonnes of cane per year
EU urged to support European bioplastics industry Main messages from conference on plastics and the bio-economy held in Brussels
Deutschlands Sägeindustrie in Existenznot Aktuelle Situation auf dem Rohstoffmarkt lässt auskömmliches Wirtschaften kaum noch zu
Deifel: Neue Produktreihe Dei®Bio für die Einfärbung von Biokunststoffen Auch für die Einfärbung von biologisch abbaubaren und kompostierbaren Kunststoffe mittels Pulverpigment oder Masterbatch vorgesehen
24 September 2011 New Malaysian Partnership Plans to Green Palm Oil Mills Researchers working together to eliminate greenhouse gas emission and create sustainable practices in the industry
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