18 June 202116 June 2021 Cellulosics avoid SUP rulings but bioplastics included Commission taking the view that a polymer will only be natural if its polymerization process actually takes place in nature
11 June 20219 September 2021 EC Commission stands firm: PHA is a non-natural polymer GO!PHA: It is disappointing to see that the 2019 impact assessment did not consider polyhydroxyalkanoates and the benefits it can bring to the stakeholders
Shaping the agriculture of tomorrow – How can farmers and consumers benefit from a reformed CAP? The impact of the crisis on food markets has remained limited thanks to the resilience of the food chain
8 June 202116 June 2021 If there is no biodegradability, there is also no gravity New SAPEA report includes a number of unfounded general assumptions that need to be rectified, especially with regards to the general understanding of biodegradability
New EU Ecolabel To Tackle Cosmetics Greenwashing European Environmental Bureau has been successfully advocating for extending the EU Ecolabel to all cosmetics with stricter environmental requirements
4 June 202116 June 2021 Circular economy: Commission provides guidance for harmonised application of Single-Use Plastic rules and advances on monitoring of fishing gear New rules aim to reduce marine litter from single-use plastic products and fishing gear and promote the transition to a circular economy
Kreislaufwirtschaft: Kommission stellt Leitlinien für eine harmonisierte Anwendung der Vorschriften für Einwegkunststoffartikel vor und treibt Überwachung von Fanggeräten voran Neue Vorgaben sollen die Vermüllung der Meere mit Einwegkunststoffartikeln und Fanggeräten verringern und den Übergang zu einer Kreislaufwirtschaft fördern
IK-Kommentar: EU-Kommission verstolpert Start der Einweg-Kunststoff-Richtlinie Viele Unternehmen sind derzeit nicht imstande, ihr Sortiment an die ab 3. Juli 2021 geltenden Vorgaben anzupassen. Verstöße gegen die neuen Vorgaben sollten daher erst ab Januar 2022 geahndet werden, fordert die IK
31 May 202116 June 2021 EU’s dismissal of crop-based biofuels will impede transport decarbonisation: industry Commission to minimise the contribution of crop-based biofuels from the road transport energy mix – even though such biofuels have been the main contributor to displacing fossil fuel
Well-designed CAP can deliver on biodiversity goals, German scientists say The devil is in the details when it comes to the EU’s farming subsidy programme’s potential to halt biodiversity loss
26 May 202116 June 2021 EU green finance plans risk becoming greenwashing tool for climate-harming investments This kind of practices in sectors like forestry and bio energy, are set to undermine the EU’s Green Deal and prevent Europe delivering on its climate goals
25 May 202116 June 2021 The European chemical industry wants to boost the bioeconomy to support the green transition New Cefic paper reveals that bio-based products (BBPs) from the chemicals and plastics sector currently only generate approximately 2.5% of the total bioeconomy turnover
19 May 202118 June 2021 GM crops may soon be permitted in EU as study hails health and sustainability benefits of genetic modification techniques The European Commission is gearing up to make new genetically modified organisms (GMOs) exempt from current environmental rules
18 May 20219 September 2021 The need for bio-based carbon in a sustainable future – Studies on support to R&I policy in the area of bio-based products and services “Carbon Economy” project illustrates the role of bioeconomy in a low fossil carbon economy for Europe, today and in the future.
3 May 202118 June 2021 Nach harter Nacht: Einigung auf das EU-Klimagesetz Mitgliedsstaaten machten Zugeständnis an die EU-Abgeordneten und wollen den CO2-Abbau durch Landnutzung, Land- und Forstwirtschaft künftig begrenzen
Breakthrough as EU negotiators clinch deal on European climate law EU member states made a concession to MEPs by agreeing to cap the contribution of carbon removals from land use, agriculture and forestry
A study identifies the top 50 life and biological sciences and technologies driving innovation in the bio-based sectors in Europe A consortium coordinated by Fraunhofer ISI identifies the novelties expected to drive innovation in the bio-based sectors in the coming ten years
20 April 202118 June 2021 Campaigns questioning the use of woody biomass for energy are missing key facts The media campaigns also often ignore the many steps that have already been taken towards sustainable forest management, particularly in Europe and North America
25 March 20219 September 2021 EU planning staggered increase in use of green jet fuel The EU’s upcoming ReFuelEU proposal, aimed at cutting emissions in the aviation sector, will apply a staggered blending mandate for green jet fuel
18 March 202115 March 2021 EU aviation mulls green fuels, CO2 cuts We will have to wait 10-15 years for electricity to take off in aviation and then only for smaller aircraft. Until that time, we need SAFs
15 March 202112 March 2021 What are the realities of the Biodiversity and Farm to Fork strategies? When the strategies were launched in May 2020, many stakeholders welcomed strategic thinking on the future of agriculture and food systems for the EU
12 March 20219 March 2021 Why Bioenergy Matters In Our Future Sustainable Energy System Many opinions about the climate neutrality of biomass for energy purposes are influenced by subjective interpretations and special interests - and facts are often repeated out of context
10 March 20215 March 2021 New H 2020 DEMO project in sustainable packaging based on PHA NAFIGATE Corporation about to develop ecological packaging of the future
5 March 20219 September 2021 New EU project funded to develop cost-effective sustainable aviation fuel using CO2 emissions and renewable energy The European Union awards 5M€ to the Take-Off project for helping the aviation sector reach the EU 2050 climate-neutrality targets
3 March 20212 March 2021 EU to set up new European Partnerships and invest nearly €10 billion for the green and digital transition The goal is to speed up the transition towards a green, climate neutral and digital Europe, and to make European industry more resilient and competitive
1 March 202125 February 2021 Commission gives the green light to the successor of BBI JU European Commission agrees on successor public-private partnership with BIC
24 February 20219 September 2021 Join our expert survey and evaluate the newly developed AFTERLIFE process for the extraction of value-added products from waste water! As part of the EU funded project AFTERLIFE, we are conducting a survey on the socio-economic impact of our newly developed biotechnological process to improve the valorisation of wastewater and its resulting products.
CO2 sucked from the air and turned into jet fuel shows promise The European Commission will publish its ReFuelEU initiative next month, which aims to boost supply and demand of SAFs – including e-fuels and more commonly used advanced biofuels – across Europe
17 February 20219 September 2021 European Parliament adopts resolution on the new Circular Economy Action Plan MEPs voted 574 in favour, but also called on the commission to include more stringent targets to protect natural resources and reduce consumption
9 February 20219 September 2021 How the EU wants to achieve a circular economy by 2050 Find out about the EU’s circular economy action plan and what additional measures MEPs want to reduce waste and make products more sustainable
1 February 20211 February 2021 Probing the European bioeconomy’s development through its drivers and indicators Partners from the BioMonitor project published its latest paper in the Sustainability journal on the drivers and indicators that will measure the development of the bioeconomy
26 January 202129 January 2021 nova Session: “Chemical Recycling – Status, Trends, and Challenges” – Final Programme available! 10 February 2021, 10:00 – 14:00 h (webinar via zoom)
VIDEO: Solvents and the EU Green Deal Watch the webinar-video from European Solvents Industry Group - as the EU Green Deal is expected to impact the European chemicals industry supply chain
20 January 20219 September 2021 The battle over biodegradable plastics A British company promotes its vision for plastics that break down into harmless substances
18 January 202116 January 2021 Consultation – your view on promoting EU algae production The European Commission has just published an online consultation on its roadmap towards a strong and sustainable EU algae sector
8 January 202112 January 2021 nova Session: “Chemical Recycling – Status, Trends, and Challenges” – Check out the preliminary programme! 10 February 2021, 10:00 – 14:00 h (webinar via zoom)
German Council Presidency launches joint European hydrogen project Minister Altmaier: “Together, we will advance forward-looking technologies and safeguard jobs”
Deutsche Ratspräsidentschaft startet gemeinsames europäisches Wasserstoffprojekt Altmaier: „Gemeinsam Zukunftstechnologien voranbringen und Arbeitsplätze sichern“
Green Materials Box: The European Green Deal This means: becoming the first „climate-neutral“ continent!
Green Materials Box: Ein europäischer Grüner Deal („Green Deal“) Ziel ist es, der erste klimaneutrale Kontinent zu werden!
7 January 20214 January 2021 Joint letter to the European Commission on the EU Taxonomy Regulation EUBA response to draft delegated act on technical screening criteria qualifying substantial contribution to climate change mitigation and adaptation
6 January 202118 December 2020 Commission’s SAM report confirms role of biodegradable plastics within a circular economy EUPB is pleased to see that new report clearly identifies several beneficial application areas for biodegradable plastics even though this was not its original focus
5 January 20219 September 2021 Valorising emissions from steel – making into sustainable products European Union awards 21M € for demonstration of industrial symbiosis concept between the steel and chemical industry
The European Circular Bioeconomy Fund has raised €175 million to foster sustainable innovations First venture fund exclusively dedicated to the bioeconomy in Europe, closes its second round with €93 million in commitments
17 December 20209 September 2021 Batteries, plastics, renewable raw materials: new ideas for the circular economy BASF aims to double its sales generated with solutions for the circular economy to €17 billion
Batterien, Kunststoffe und nachwachsende Rohstoffe: Neue Ideen für die Kreislaufwirtschaft Bis zum Jahr 2030 will BASF den Umsatz mit Lösungen für die Kreislaufwirtschaft auf 17 Milliarden Euro verdoppeln
Europe’s CBD Conundrum Europe struggles to regulate CBD, while the UN votes to reclassify cannabis for medical use
EU taxonomy should be led by science to drive sustainable investment Meeting climate goals requires the rapid realignment and mobilisation of finance at a massive scale
16 December 202011 December 2020 Driving hydrogen mobility forward in Europe During European Hydrogen Week, stakeholders discussed the achievements of EU-funded flagship projects advancing hydrogen technology in the transport sector
Wasserstoffmobilität in Europa voranbringen Im Rahmen der Europäischen Wasserstoffwoche besprachen die teilnehmenden Interessengruppen die bisherigen Errungenschaften EU-finanzierter Vorzeigeprojekte zur Förderung der Wasserstofftechnologie im Verkehrssektor