30 November 2012 DuPont breaks ground on world’s largest Cellulosic Biorefinery 30 million gallon plant in Nevada, Iowa will expand central Iowa’s energy exports, add to local grower economy
21 November 2012 Die Biotech-Offensive der Chemieindustrie Stimmungswandel in der Industrie: Investitionen in der Biotechnologie
7 November 2012 Bioplastics still on the rise 7th European Bioplastics Conference demonstrates the future potential of the industry
24 October 2012 The Greening of Dupont The shift from fossil-based to biobased is paying dividends at Dupont
10 October 20129 September 2021 What’s Mitsubishi up to in renewable chemicals? Mitsubishi Chemical – one of the 10 largest chemical companies in the world. Your next customer, supplier, partner, investor, or friend? A stealthy player you know little about? Somewhere in between?
9 October 2012 The Greening of BASF The world’s largest chemical company is announcing biobased initiatives left and right
18 September 2012 DuPont Biomaterials Announces New Application Advances with DuPont™ Sorona® for the Apparel Market Combining Bio-Based Technology Expertise with Strategic Customer Partnerships to Expand Sustainable, High-Performing Fabric Options
31 July 2012 Automotive giants turn to bioplastics worldwide Manufacturers certainly interested to lightweight and cost-efficient materials those can further reduce the environmental burden
21 June 2012 Gevo win court battle over Butamax Butamax denied preliminary injunction in long standing court case with Gevo over enzymes used to make isobutanol, a drop-in biofuel and biochemical compound
23 May 2012 Gewinner des Umweltschutzes Vereinfachung von Produktionsprozessen durch chemische Zwischenstoffe aus nachwachsenden Rohstoffen
10 May 2012 Developing Corn Stover as the Next Agricultural Commodity DuPont creates a new feedstock supply chain for cellulosic ethanol through a project in Iowa
3 April 2012 EPA approves E15 ethanol blend registrations Agency approves first applications for registration of ethanol to make E15
27 March 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
14 March 2012 DuPont applauds support of biobased innovation Duplication of categories and products in the next 12 months
12 March 2012 GoodYear Bio-based Tyres Edge Closer to Reality BioIsoprene™, a revolutionary bio-based alternative for petroleum-derived isoprene
17 February 2012 Vivergo biorefinery to start operating in late spring Production is more than 95 per cent finished
8 February 2012 Sorghum for bioplastics Sorghum as a source of raw materials for industrial value chains
20 January 2012 Bakterien verwandeln Seetang in Biosprit Höhere Ausbeute als bei Mais oder Zuckerrohr möglich
19 January 2012 Science Magazine Showcases Groundbreaking Bio Architecture Lab Technology that Efficiently Converts Seaweed to Renewable Fuels and Chemicals Wide-scale adoption of technology could help meet increasing global demand for renewable fuels and chemicals
4 January 2012 DuPont and NexSteppe to collaborate on new feedstocks for renewable Industry Collaboration aimed at development of new Sweet Sorghum and high biomass Sorghum Hybrids
15 December 2011 Who Will Control the Green Economy? New report on Corporate Concentration in the Life Industries
12 December 2011 Making Rubber From Renewables Supply constraints and high prices give a bounce to raw materials derived from sugar
21 November 2011 DuPont and Evogene Enter Multiyear Collaboration for Soybean Rust Resistance Collaboration Expands Existing Relationship to Address Important Soybean Traits
21 October 2011 Japan chemical firms speed up renewable R&D through joint venturess More investments made by Japanese companies in other parts of Asia but bioplastic manufacturing to remain limited
18 October 2011 Fuel Line Made of Renewably Sourced DuPont™ Zytel® Nylon Provides Long-Term Resistance to Biodiesel Extruded, monolayer fuel line from Hutchinson already in use on commercial new turbo and multijet diesel engines on several Fiat vehicles
5 October 2011 Genencor Promotes Biobased Economy to Address Challenges of Fast-Growing World Population Four key components necessary for creating a biobased economy
14 September 2011 BioAmber Partners with PTTMCC Biochem for PBS production in Thailand Plant with peak capacity of 65,000 t to come online in 2014
26 July 201118 March 2016 Cathay Industrial Biotech files for IPO Chinese n-butanol and propylene prices are highly correlated, according to the company
8 July 2011 Toyota Adopts Renewably Sourced DuPont™ Sorona® EP Polymer For New Hybrid ’Prius α’ Vehicle "Helps Reduce Dependence on Fossil Fuels”
7 July 2011 Toyota verwendet den biobasierten Kunststoff DuPont™ Sorona® EP für den neuen Hybrid-Kompaktvan Prius Alpha Ein Beitrag zur Minderung der Abhängigkeit von fossilen Energieträgern
22 June 2011 Genencor Launches a Market-Leading Enzyme Product to Advance Cellulosic Biofuel Production Worldwide Accellerase® TRIO Helps Reduce Ethanol Production Costs, Lowers Dosage And Offers Environmental Benefits
14 June 2011 New grades of polyamide based on naturally occurring feedstocks The big Players, their products and applications range
High-value additives improve processability of biopolymers Additive manufacturers to develop solutions for PLA to be considered for a much broader range of applications
13 June 2011 EcoCradle™ Mushroom® Packaging Wins Prestigious DuPont Award Protective secondary packaging to resolve complex global challenges
10 May 2011 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
26 April 2011 BioAmber Partners with Mitsubishi Chemical in Succinic Acid Combined strengths to establish a dominant, low-cost succinic acid production platform
4 April 2011 DuPont Among the First to Receive New USDA BioPreferred Label Sorona® Renewably Sourced Fiber Once Again Recognized for Its Biobased Content and Performance
11 March 2011 Evonik BioTechDay zeigt überdurchschnittliche Wachstumsperspektiven der “Weißen Biotechnologie” Chemische Industrie ohne Mikroorganismen und Enzyme nicht mehr denkbar
22 February 2011 Consortium explores bioplastics potential More and more corporations are looking into how they can use more of them
17 February 2011 DuPont to Expand Agricultural Research Program Proposed $50 Million Delaware Investment in Advanced Soybean Genetics Supports Company Strategy to Increase Food Productivity for a Growing Global Population
26 January 2011 Making the Most of Renewably Sourced Polymers DuPont Packaging & Industrial Polymers Technical Paper, Display Stimulate New Ideas
14 January 2011 Traditional bioplastic packaging technologies forecast to show a decline in market share to 2020 Pira International report shows lucrative market opportunities for growth of biodegradable polymers in other major applications
12 January 2011 Biopolymers part of DuPont-Danisco deal Divisions already worked together to develop Sorona, a biodegradable polyester
10 January 2011 SPI Bioplastics Council Launches Expanded Membership Structure New Membership Categories Extends Reach to Growing Bioplastics Industry
13 December 201018 January 2018 Robust growth for natural fiber polymer composites for interior automotive parts growth Hence use of plant based chemicals in automotive applications has been steadily growing as per ICIS
1 December 2010 Hytrel® RS als Konstruktionswerkstoff für Airbag-Systeme Eine neue nachhaltige, auf nachwachsenden Rohstoffen basierende Lösung von DuPont und Takata-Petri
27 October 2010 A sustainable solution DuPont and Takata-Petri: New, renewably-sourced DuPont™ Hytrel® RS for airbag systems Renewably-sourced content is at least 35 percent by weight
11 May 201014 August 2014 Proganic® is the bio-based material of the year 2010! Propper GmbH is using bio-based plastic PHA in consumer goods for the first time worldwide
4 May 2010 DuPont and Tate & Lyle Form Bio-Products Joint Venture New Company Will Replace Petrochemicals with Renewable Resources