6 November 201931 October 2019 Verbund kompostierbare Produkte e.V. mit neuem Vorstand – Peter Brunk zum Vorsitzenden gewählt Geschäftsführung bleibt unverändert in den Händen des 62-jährigen Michael von Ketteler, BASF SE, Büro Berlin
8 October 201911 October 2019 What is the impact of agricultural mulch foils on terrestrial ecosystems? In the “iMulch” project, funded by the EU and the German federate state North Rhine-Westphalia, scientists are developing new measuring methods to analyse the effects of plastics (micro and macro plastics) on soils and drainage waters
Welchen Einfluss haben Mulchfolien in der Landwirtschaft auf terrestrische Ökosysteme? In dem von der EU und dem Land NRW geförderten Projekt "iMulch" entwickeln Wissenschaftler neue Messmethoden, um die Auswirkungen von Kunststoffen (Mikro- und Makrokunststoffe) auf Böden und Drainagegewässern zu analysieren
28 August 201926 August 2019 AMR says global bioplastics market will reach $68.57 billion by 2024 While Europe is expected to maintain its lead status, AsiaPacific is expected to register the largest growth rate with a CAGR of 20.4% through 2024
16 August 201912 August 2019 How ecovio® contributes to closing the nutrient cycle towards a Circular Economy Films made from ecovio® M 2351 can be left in the soil after harvesting, rather than being laboriously removed and recycled
Mit ecovio® den Nährstoffkreislauf schließen und die Kreislaufwirtschaft fördern Die BASF bietet mit ecovio® M 2351 einen zertifiziert boden-abbaubaren (EN 17033) Kunststoff für Mulchfolien an
15 August 20199 August 2019 CCU in Rahmen- und Containerbauweise ist marktreif Die Kohlenstoffabscheidung und -Nutzung ist industriell verfügbarer Stand der Technik geworden
14 August 20198 August 2019 Now available: Trilon® M Max based on renewable resources Taking sustainability of chelating agents to the next level
Trilon® M Max jetzt auch auf Basis nachwachsender Rohstoffe erhältlich Nachhaltigkeit von biologisch abbaubaren Komplexbildnern weiter gesteigert
21 June 201917 June 2019 Global Bio Based Construction Polymers Market Research Report 2019 The latest global Bio Based Construction Polymers Market Research Report 2019, published in February 2019 sees healthy growth for the sector
10 May 20197 May 2019 Massive use in creams, shampoos, body care products to drive growth Polylactic Acid (PLA) Market: Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast, 2018–2026
1 April 201931 March 2019 New study: the market size of the Bioplastics will reach 3900 million dollars by 2023 The use of bioplastics reduces the consumption of petroleum feedstock’s and is preferred by consumers across the world as it is organic
22 January 20199 September 2021 Carbon, concrete, cotton – BASF has it covered Four projects and commitment to R&D that furthers sustainability, lowers emissions, and improves efficiencies show they are serious about improving
9 January 201921 December 2018 BASF pulling out of bioplastics JV Upon BASF’s exit, Avantium will acquire the German company’s equity interest in the JV and Synvina will continue its operations as a fully Avantium-owned company
7 January 20194 January 2019 Chemisches Recycling von Kunststoffabfällen Von Plastikmüll zu neuen chemischen Produkten
17 December 201813 December 2018 Nachhaltige Weichmacher für PVC: Projekt Bioweichmacher an der TUHH Universitäts-Konsortium will neuartige Alternative zu herkömmlichen Weichmachern in PVC entwickeln
16 November 201814 November 2018 BASF produces methanol according to the biomass balance approach Production with second generation renewable raw materials
BASF produziert Methanol nach Prinzip der Biomassenbilanz Produktion mit nachwachsenden Rohstoffen der zweiten Generation
13 November 201810 November 2018 Avantium and BASF in dispute over Synvina The companies disagree on the timing for the fulfilment of the criteria to invest in the commercial-scale plant for FDCA
11 September 20187 September 2018 Government Regs and Consumer Awareness Drive Bioplastic Packaging Market Stringent regulations in terms of reuse and recycling of plastics waste is one of the top drivers of the market in both developing and developed regions
31 August 201828 August 2018 TMR publishes new report on the Bio Based Construction Polymers Market Recent breakthroughs in the technology have shifted the focus of consumers towards biobased polymers made from bacterial fermentation
16 August 2018 Harvest failures due to drought – ground-breaking innovations in food production in sight Consequences of climate change require a fundamental restructuring of our food production
Ernteausfälle durch Trockenheit – Bahnbrechende Innovationen in der Lebensmittelproduktion in Sicht Der Klimawandel erfordert eine grundlegende Neuorientierung der Lebensmittelproduktion
18 July 201818 July 2018 Almost final programme: Revolution in Food and Biomass Production (REFAB) 1-2 October 2018, Maritim Hotel Cologne, Germany – Early Bird Discount of 30%
29 May 201825 May 2018 BASF creates chemistry with innovative pallet maker The pallet features a hermetically sealed surface, crucial in pharmaceutical and food transportation safety, to protect against insects, bacteria, mold and other harmful organisms
22 May 201814 May 2018 The Building Blocks of a Bioeconomy: The Digest’s 2018 Multi-Slide Guide to Avantium Avantium CCO Zanna McPherson gave this illuminating overview of the company’s prospects and progress at ABLC 2018 in Washington
17 May 201817 May 2018 Innovation Award “Bio-based Material of the Year 2018” goes to Arctic Biomaterials from Finland for degradable glass fibre reinforced PLA The “International Conference on Bio-based Materials” is with more than 200 participants one of the biggest conferences in Europe
Der Innovationspreis „Bio-based Material of the Year 2018“ geht an Arctic Biomaterials aus Finnland für mit abbaubaren Glasfasern verstärktes PLA Die „International Conference on Bio-based Materials“ ist mit mehr als 200 Teilnehmern eine der größten Konferenzen zu bio-basierten Materialien in Europa
16 May 201814 May 2018 Bio-Based Chemicals Market Research Report – Forecast to 2023 Industrial chemicals segment is likely to dominate the market due to extensive demand from various end uses like engineered polymers, composites, additives, and others
25 April 2018 Six candidates are nominated for the Innovation Award “Bio-based Material of the Year 2018” From cashew nut residuals and cellulose fibrils over roof shingle sealer from soy-bean oil up to innovative composite and packaging materials
Sechs Kandidaten für den Innovationspreis “Bio-based Material of the Year 2018” nominiert Von Nebenprodukten der Cashewnuss-Produktion und Zellulosefibrillen über eine Dachschindelversiegelung aus Sojaöl bis hin zu innovativen Verbund- und Verpackungsmaterialien
6 April 20185 April 2018 BASF Joins the RSB BASF is engaging in advanced standard setting to support the circular economy
6 February 20181 February 2018 LanzaTech, Novozymes, Amyris, DSM, Enerkem, POET, BASF, Genomatica and Braskem Hot 50 voting lead as voting nears final week This week’s summary includes photo and other bonus votes which are just now beginning to come in
15 January 201811 January 2018 Oil’s Dream to Grow in Plastics Dims as Coke Turns to Plants Use of bioplastics made from sugar cane, wood and corn will grow at least 50 percent in the next five years
12 December 20178 December 2017 LanzaTech, Novozymes, Amyris, DSM, Enerkem, POET, BASF, Genomatica and Avantium among early Hot 50 voting leaders The Digest released the early-voting totals from Subscriber Voting — which do not yet include Invited International Selector votes
16 November 201722 November 2017 European biocomposite production reached 410,000 tonnes in 2017. Yearly growth rate is 3% – highest growth rate of 30% in new application fields There is considerable interest in biocomposites from various parts of the industry
Die europäische Biokomposit-Produktion erreichte 2017 410.000 Tonnen. Jährliche Wachstumsrate von 3 % – höchste Wachstumsrate von 30 % in neuen Anwendungsfeldern Das Interesse an Biokompositen aus verschiedenen Bereichen der Industrie ist groß
9 November 201722 November 2017 Natural fibre-reinforced plastics: establishment and growth in niche markets More than 30 compound companies produce over 80,000 tonnes of granulates with wood and natural fibres in Europe 2017 – new producers with major growth plans
Naturfaserverstärkte Kunststoffe: Wachstum und Etablierung in der Nische Mehr als 30 Compoundeure produzieren über 80.000 t Granulate mit Holz- und Naturfasern in Europa 2017 – große Wachstumspläne bei neuen Produzenten
2 November 201726 October 2017 BASF eröffnet enzymbasierte Produktionsanlage für biokatalysiertes Acrylamid in Nanjing, China Produktionsverbund will zuverlässige und qualitativ hochwertige Produktion von Polyacrylamid für die Kunden in Asien-Pazifik, insbesondere in China, sicherstellen
30 October 201726 October 2017 Force Majeure für kompostierbare Biokunststoffe der BASF Technischer Defekt in der ecoflex-Anlage am Standort Ludwigshafen - Anlage abgestellt
25 October 201727 February 2018 Five-year EU flagship project to establish an innovative supply chain for FDCA and PEF PEFerence, a €25 million EU project was officially launched Wednesday, September 20th 2017
10 October 20177 November 2017 Production of 400,000 t of Biocomposites in Europe for Construction, Automotive, Furniture and Consumer Goods The Biocomposites Conference Cologne (BCC) will be the largest industry meeting on biocomposites worldwide, 6 and 7 December 2017 in Cologne, Germany
7 September 20177 September 2017 Nominees for the Innovation Award “Biocomposite of the Year 2017” call attention to new technologies and application fields for biocomposites The “Biocomposites Conference Cologne” (BCC) will take place on 6 and 7 December 2017 in Cologne, Germany
Nominierte für den Innovationspreis ” Biocomposite of the Year 2017″ zeigen neue Technologien und Anwendungsfelder für Biokomposite auf Am 6. und 7. Dezember findet in Köln die „Biocomposites Conference Cologne (BCC)” statt
28 August 201724 August 2017 GMI Research: Bioplastics and Biopolymers Market – Global Forecast to 2021 Bio-based and bio-degradable packaging are the major factors boosting the growth prospects of the bioplastics and biopolymers market
30 June 201728 June 2017 European Bioplastics elects new Board – François de Bie confirmed as Chairman Clear vote of confidence affirmed the strategic direction set by the previous Board
European Bioplastics wählt neuen Vorstand – François de Bie im Amt des Vorsitzenden bestätigt Klares Votum zum dritten Mal in Folge bekräftigte die strategische Ausrichtung des Verbandes
21 June 201721 June 2017 Rockin’ PEFormance: €25M for Synvina-led consortium for biobased materials The partners will jointly work on establishing an innovative supply chain for FDCA and PEF