27 October 201527 October 2015 Can the Bioeconomy Deliver Solutions for the Global Microplastic Problem?Release of microplastics into the environment is a topic of major concern
Hat die Bioökonomie Lösungen für das globale Mikroplastikproblem?Die Freisetzung von Mikroplastikpartikeln in die Umwelt ist Gegenstand großer Besorgnis
23 October 201521 October 2015BASF says PBT capsules keep coffee fresh longerUsing PBT instead of PP in the containers also allows for the removal of aluminum film
21 October 201519 October 2015Bio-inspirierte Lösungen für einstellbare Haftung in feuchter UmgebungEU-Projekt BioSmartTrainee gestartet
20 October 20159 September 2021Linde develops a new production process for synthesis gasNew process enables energy-efficient, low-emission synthesis gas production with economical industrial-scale use of CO2 as feedstock
Linde entwickelt neues Verfahren zur Erzeugung von SynthesegasNeues Verfahren ermöglicht die energieeffiziente und emissionsärmere Synthesegas-Produktion unter wirtschaftlicher großtechnischer Nutzung von CO2 als Rohstoff
6 October 20153 October 2015The industrial enzymes market is projected to reach USD 6.2 billion by 2020Innovations in technology and increase in the applications provides opportunities for emerging market players
1 October 201529 September 2015BASF und Genomatica erweitern Lizenzvereinbarung für 1,4-Butandiol (BDO) aus nachwachsenden RohstoffenLizenzvereinbarung auf Länder in Südostasien ausgeweitet - Optionale Kapazität für bis zu 75.000 Tonnen pro Jahr
30 September 201529 September 2015Elephant in the Bio-Room: The Digest’s 2015 8-Slide Guide to BASFBASF is the world’s leading chemical company, ranked by sales
29 September 201528 September 2015BioHub® programme has come to a successful conclusionRoquette and partners develop new industrial production process for very high purity isosorbide and biosuccinic acid
28 September 201525 September 2015BASF and Genomatica expand license agreementLicense agreement for 1,4-butanediol (BDO) from renewable feedstock adds countries in Southeast Asia
25 September 201524 September 2015Neue Marktstudie zum europäischen KunststoffmarktVon Standardprodukten über technische Hochleistungskunststoffe bis zu Biokunststoffen: Ceresana untersucht den gesamten europäischen Markt für Kunststoffe
22 September 201518 September 2015Biodegradable Plastics Market by Type and by Application – Global Trends & Forecasts to 2020MarketsandMarkets: Robust growth projected for biodegradable plastics through 2020
21 September 201518 September 2015Global and China Biodegradable Plastics Industry Report, 2014-2018Biodegradable plastics industry policies are expected to be launched soon, thus stimulating China’s demand for biodegradable plastics swiftly
15 September 201512 September 2015Preliminary programme of this year’s European Bioplastics Conference announced10th edition of the conference will take place on 5/6 November 2015 in Berlin
10 September 20158 September 2015Rudy Rabbinge: genetic modification has much potential but also entails risks for world food supply and the environmentGreen biotechnology has to be applied in an innovative system, where discoveries cannot continually be shielded by patents
9 September 20158 September 2015Water heals a bioplasticPenn State researchers team has developed a self-healing polymer inspired by the genetic code of a squid's teeth
1 September 201528 August 2015BASF bringt neues biobasiertes Polyol für VOC-freie* 2K PU-Anwendungen auf den MarktSovermol® 830 fördert nachhaltige Entwicklung für industrielle Fußbodenbeschichtungen, Beschichtungen mit Trinkwasserkontakt sowie Semi-Strukturklebstoffe
BASF launches new bio-based Polyol for VOC free* 2K PU applicationsSovermol® 830 promotes sustainable development for industrial flooring systems, coatings exposed to potable water and semi-structural adhesives
31 August 201526 August 2015Agrarminister macht ersten Schritt für ein GenmaisverbotBundesagrarminister wird Agrarkonzerne zum Verzicht auf die Vermarktung von in der EU zugelassenen Genmais auffordern
14 August 201512 August 2015Solazyme partners with BASF in algae-derived surfactantMicroalgae oil-based betaine surfactant for use in home and personal care applications
Kompostierbare Elektronik zum AusdruckenBiomüll statt Elektroschrott: Für biologisch leicht abbaubare elektronische Bauteile entwickelt die BMBF-Nachwuchsgruppe Biolicht am KIT nachhaltige Druckmaterialien und Tinten
11 August 201510 August 2015Updates on Top Value Added Chemicals from BiomassProgress in commercialization/development of several renewable chemicals that were candidates under the US DOE’s 2004 Top Value Added Biomass-based Chemicals
7 August 20156 August 2015Natural fiber-reinforced plastics among Enlighten Award winnersNafiLean, incorporates hemp-based fiber with polypropylene and can be used in traditional injection machines
23 July 201521 July 2015Biomasse – Rohstoff mit Zukunft?Nachwachsende Rohstoffe: Der Einsatz kommt in der chemischen Industrie kommt nur schleppend voran - ein Interview mit Michael Carus, Geschäftsführer des nova-Instituts
22 July 201521 July 2015Green Chemistry Awards take notice of plastics playersPlastics companies and up and down the supply chain have been selected for the 2015 Presidential Green Chemistry Awards
17 July 201516 July 2015BASF commissions one of Europe’s most advanced production plants for form release agentsOpened at the company’s in Staßfurt site in May 2015, the new facility produces release agents based on renewable raw materials as well as emulsions from renewable and non renewable raw materials
BASF nimmt eine der modernsten Trennmittelanlagen Europas in BetriebDie Anlage wurde im Mai 2015 am Standort Staßfurt eröffnet und produziert Trennmittel auf Basis nachwachsender Rohstoffe sowie Emulsionen aus nachwachsenden und nicht-nachwachsenden Rohstoffen
9 July 20158 July 2015Bioplastics breakthrough in cosmetics, agriculture and toysThe NPE Plastics tradeshow held in Orlando, Florida, USA, evidenced a greater acceptance of bio-based plastics and additives as several companies launched or highlighted bio-derived materials at the show
3 July 20152 July 2015European Bioplastics elects new Board – François de Bie confirmed as ChairmanEuropean Bioplastics (EUBP) is pleased to announce that the new Board has been elected by the General Assembly of EUBP members on 24 June 2015 to serve a two-year term
European Bioplastics wählt neuen Vorstand – François de Bie im Amt des Vorsitzenden bestätigtDie Mitgliederversammlung von European Bioplastics (EUBP) hat am 24. Juni 2015 den neuen Vorstand des Verbandes auf zwei Jahre gewählt
22 June 201519 June 2015Genomatica Advances the Commercial Readiness of Biomass Feedstocks for ChemicalsBoosts potential for bioprocess plants worldwide; details published in DOE report
11 June 201510 June 2015Special Report: Bioplastics and additives becoming mainstreamNPE tradeshow spotlighted the increasing role of bioplastics at its own booth at the show
9 June 20156 June 2015BASF licenses sustainable portfolio management method to thinkstep'Sustainable Solution Steering' method to be integrated in the thinkstep.one sustainability platform
BASF lizenziert Methode zur nachhaltigen Portfoliosteuerung an thinkstep'Sustainable Solution Steering' soll in die Nachhaltigkeitsplattform thinkstep.one integriert werden
5 June 20153 June 2015Global Bio-based Platform Chemicals Market 2015-2019with BASF, BioAmber, Braskem, DSM, DuPont, Ineos, Myriant & Novozymes dominating
28 May 201527 May 2015Bio-Polyamide Market Expected To Reach USD 220.6 Million By 2022Latest report published by Grand View Research predicts growing at CAGR of 12.2% from 2015 to 2022, increasing demand for sustainable products
15 May 201513 May 2015Composting experts: EcoSafeEcoSafe works to make composting easy for the multi-family crowd
12 May 201511 May 2015Here’s a plastic that soil microbes can eat upBASF Ecoflex to be found as compostable agricultural mulch film for farmers landfills
11 May 20158 May 2015Bioplastic packaging market is expected to witness significant growth over the next six yearsTo say this is a new report published by Grand View Research, Inc.
8 May 20157 May 2015The DOE’s 12 Top Biobased Molecules – what became of them?Take a look back at a DOE paper that sparked so much interest
EU-Kommission genehmigt Einfuhr von 19 Gentechnik-PflanzenKommission gab grünes Licht zur Verwendung in Lebens- und Futtermitteln
Monsanto is said to approach Syngenta again about a takeoverCompanies may fail to reach an agreement, as a combination could face antitrust hurdles
4 May 20151 May 2015New trade body launched to support biobased and biodegradable industries in the UKNNFCC's new agreement with FNR and the creation of the BBIA to support the rate of development in the sector throughout the whole of the EU
27 April 201516 February 2018Plastverarbeiter: Rohstoff-Basis für BiokunststoffeMolekülbaukasten aus erneuerbaren Rohstoffen für biobasierte Kunststoffe
16 April 201515 April 2015UK: Biobased and biodegradable industries association to launchIndustry collaboration to promote production and use of bio-based, biodegradable materials
13 April 20159 September 2021Carbon synthesis gases as alternative of usual starch- or sugar-based substratesResearch cluster to pave the way on microbial gas fermentation
Kohlenstoffhaltige Synthesegase als Alternative zu stärke- oder zuckerhaltigen SubstratenForschungscluster will mikrobielle Gasfermentation voranbringen
