18 May 2011 Södra Cell to launch production of DuraPulp Children's chair "Parupu" and lamp "w101" already made of this paper/PLA mix
Naturfaserverbund im Karosseriebau: Von Baumwolle im Trabi bis Kenaf im Mercedes Umweltfreundlichkeit setzt sich mehr und mehr beim Auto durch
Grüne Textilien in der Schweiz: “Bio, c’est chic!” KbA-Richtlinien erobern bereits die Supermarktsortimente
Biotechnologische Pflanzenschutzmittel – eine intelligente Kombination von Natur und Technik bio-ferm arbeitet an ökologisch verträglichen Lösungen
Staatssekretär Bleser: BtL-Kraftstoffe können wesentlichen Beitrag zur Energieversorgung leisten Richtfest der bioliq-Pilotanlage am Karlsruher Institut für Technologie
ZeaChem Signs Binding Feedstock Agreement with GreenWood Tree Farms to Supply its First Commercial Biorefinery Long-Term Agreement for Production of Sustainable Advanced Biofuels and Bio-based Chemicals
Composites China – WPC Pavillion forciert einen weiteren Boom in der Branche Die Anwendung von WPC zur Bewahrung der Wälder und Alternativer Entwicklungen
16 May 2011 Areca farmers see revival, thanks to bioplastics Bioplastic bags as a packing material for ladoos and gutkas
Europäischer Kongress “Plant-based Chemistry for 2020” Veranstaltung findet im September in Paris statt
FNR präsentiert Naturbaustoffe und Bioenergie auf der LIGNA Internationale Holzfachmesse vom 30. Mai bis 3. Juni 2011 in Hannover
NMSU industrial engineering seeks to expand wood-plastic composites – with chile plant Share Team already investigating other potential local resources for use in WPCs
Holzfasergemisch zur Herstellung von Fußboden-Hartbelägen Kann die neue Technologie Laminatboden ersetzen?
15 May 2011 Bio-based chemicals to create US jobs Report encouraging the United States to reform chemical industry regulations
13 May 2011 Styrofoam from milk and other developments in biodegradable Polystyrene Foam-like materials hold promise for a wide range of applications
RWE commissions world’s largest green wood pellet factory in the US state of Georgia Pellets of this plant to be shipped from Georgia to Europe
12 May 2011 Bioplastics: PolyOne offering masterbatches based on Dow’s PLA impact modifier OnCap BIO L masterbatches were launched at Interpack show
Bioplastics to pass the one million tonne mark in 2011 European Bioplastics presents data on production capacity at interpack
Seven packaging predictions for a resource-strapped future Bio-based packaging materials will grow, but not necessarily biodegradable
Novamont: Neue Papierserie mit Biokunststoff-Kaschierung Alternative zu Verbundverpackungen aus Papier und Polyethylen
Biokunststoffe knacken 2011 die 1-Millionen-Tonnen-Marke European Bioplastics präsentiert neue Kapazitätsdaten auf der interpack
11 May 2011 New Molding Compound Terraloy<sup>TM</sup> BP-34001 High Bioplastic Content, Impact Strength, and Heat Resistance Open More Uses for PLA
Linde and Sapphire Energy announce deal to co-develop CO<sub>2</sub> management system for algae fuel production Multi-year agreement for commercial-scale open pond algae cultivation
Procter & Gamble setzt erstmals Shampooflaschen aus Bio-Kunststoff ein Bis 2015 ein Viertel der Verpackungen auf Bio-Basis geplant
Neue Studie zur Entwicklung des Weichmacher-Marktes Nordamerika: alternative Produkte erreichten bereits Anteil von 30% in 2010
10 May 2011 Consumers Never Heard of ‘Biobased’ – But Know It’s Green New "BioPreferred” label - 400 products already submitted
KLM, Danone, L’Oreal and RABO Bank to cooperate with Netherlands’ Biotechnology Industry Association on EFIB 2011 Taking place on 18-20 October 2011 at the Novotel Amsterdam City, Amsterdam
Ethanol Potential in Giant Sweet Potatoes Enough starch to produce 1,500-1,800 gallons of ethanol per acre
9 May 2011 DSM and Roquette to open commercial scale bio-based succinic acid plant in 2012 Annual capacity of 10 kilotons in Cassano Spinola (Italy) on stream in 2012
Verdezyne Closes New Financing Round BP, DSM, OVP Venture Partners and Monitor Ventures Participate in Round
Consumer Acceptance of Biobased and “Green” Household Products Set to Rise Four in ten American consumers and about third of Canadian consumers already heard term "biobased”
8 May 2011 Jute: Comeback der Naturfaser Automobilindustrie entdeckt die Faser für Innenraum-Bauteile
6 May 2011 USDA, DOE grant $47M to eight new biorefining projects New projects in advanced biorefining feedstocks, processing and logistics
Ontario Government Selects Rentech’s New Renewable Jet Fuel Project for Long-Term Supply of Biomass from Crown Forests Company's biomass gasification system and technology to produce this type of alternative jet fuel certified for use in commercial aviation
Solazyme and Bunge Sign JDA Partnership for Production of Renewable Triglyceride Oils Developing microbe-derived oils utilizing Brazilian sugar cane
5 May 2011 Geami Sustainable Packaging Materials Added to Esteemed Material ConeXion Library Certificate of Excellence in Material Development award places Geami's materials in a resource used by packaging designers worldwide.
Groundbreaking set for pilot cellulosic biorefinery EdeniQ and Logos Technologies Inc. to start corn-to-cellulosic pilot plant in Visalia
4 May 2011 Huntsman Polyurethanes joins Bark Biorefinery Consortium Bark-based additives are expected to further advance green developments in the polyurethane industry
3 May 2011 Novozymes helps America fight fruit stains Novozymes launches unique new laundry detergent enzyme on the American market
2 May 2011 Making Plants into Products Through Industrial Biotech Would Benefit From Policy Support Effective Advocacy and Sustained Capitalization
Cereplast to Establish Italy-Based Bioplastic Manufacturing Plant New Location to create efficiencies and enable continued expansion into european market
M-Base: Biopolymerdatenbank um Anwendungsbeispiele erweitert Informationen über Additive für Biopolymere, Masterbatche und Halbzeuge geplant