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
15 December 20209 September 2021 Chemical recycling should be seen as a last resort, EU official says European Commission sees chemical recycling as a promising way of dealing with plastic waste - after prevention, reuse, and mechanical recycling processes
14 December 20209 December 2020 More R&D Activities Open Up Lignin’s Feedstock Potential Innovative products derived from lignin range from chemical building blocks such as BTX aromatics to material for advanced applications in technical fields
11 December 20209 December 2020 An interview with Chris Patermann. “We do not lose out of sight that we all live on the same planet” In this long exclusive interviene, the former Director at the EU Commission talks about the Global Bioeconomy Summit and the bioeconomy after the pandemic
10 December 20207 December 2020 Joint letter to Member States on the EU Taxonomy Regulation Commission's draft text on EU bioeconomy supply chains and their outlets raising concerns about the consequences
4 December 20209 September 2021 Developing a circular and sustainable bioeconomy for Europe: new report by the Network of Experts on Bioeconomy sets out the main opportunities and challenges ahead External experts reviewed and synthesised relevant knowledge and data on the current bioeconomy landscape and research & innovation developments
Value of the EU bioeconomy – the latest figures New report analyses the latest data on employment, value added and the turnover generated by different bio-based sectors of the EU bioeconomy
2 December 20202 December 2020 An EU IP Action Plan for strong industrial ecosystems Read our offical statement on the new IP Action Plan launched today
1 December 202026 November 2020 Green Hydrogen Blue Danube VERBUND entwickelt europäische Wertschöpfungskette für grünen Wasserstoff
Circular Plastics Alliance: A step closer to 10 million tonnes of recycled plastics In January 2021, the CPA will deliver three more actions, including a monitoring system to track the plastics materials flows in Europe
30 November 202028 November 2020 Bioeconomy on the upswing in the crisis – global Summit The bioeconomy is in demand and is increasingly penetrating the economy
Bioökonomie im Aufschwung in der Krise Biokonomie ist gefragt und durchdringt die Wirtschaft zunehmend
27 November 20209 September 2021 Hydrogen produced from nuclear will be considered ‘low-carbon’, EU official says Nuclear power is indeed not mentioned in the EU’s hydrogen strategy
EU-Kommission: Aus Atomkraft produzierter Wasserstoff ist „CO2-arm“ Wasserstoff wird als Mittel zur Dekarbonisierung von Schwerindustrien wie der Chemie- und Stahlindustrie oder des Fernverkehrs wie der Luft- und Schifffahrt gesehen
25 November 202020 November 2020 How the bioeconomy contributes to the European Green Deal Under Horizon 2020, the European Commission already dedicated €3.85 billion of public funds into bioeconomy projects over the past seven years
EU defines sustainable plastic manufacturing in draft green finance rules Chemical recycling will need to emit less than manufacturing with virgin materials to be considered 'green'
24 November 202023 November 2020 Groundbreaking ruling by the European Court of Justice for the future of European CBD An EU Member State may not prohibit the marketing of cannabidiol (CBD) legally produced in another EU country
23 November 202022 November 2020 Court of Justice of the European Union: A Member State may not prohibit the marketing of cannabidiol (CBD) lawfully produced in another Member State when it is extracted from the Cannabis sativa plant in its entirety and not solely from its fibre and seeds That prohibition may however be justified by the objective of protecting public health but must not go beyond what is necessary in order to attain it
Gerichtshof der Europäischen Union: Ein Mitgliedstaat darf die Vermarktung von in einem anderen Mitgliedstaat rechtmäßig hergestelltem Cannabidiol (CBD) nicht verbieten, wenn es aus der gesamten Cannabis-sativa-Pflanze und nicht nur aus ihren Fasern und Samen gewonnen wird Ein solches Verbot kann jedoch durch ein Ziel des Schutzes der öffentlichen Gesundheit gerechtfertigt sein, darf aber nicht über das hinausgehen, was zur Erreichung dieses Ziels erforderlich ist
20 November 202023 November 2020 EU erwägt CBD-Verbot: Cannabisbranche droht Dämpfer Die EU-Kommision erwägt ein Verbot des rauschfreien Cannabis-Wirkstoffs Cannabidiol. Das könnte eine aufkeimende Branche zerstören
12 November 20209 November 2020 Finding the Right Balance within the Bioeconomy BioMonitor partners have published a series of scientific papers that investigate the different trends and scenarios that have and will take place once the bioeconomy is in sync with the Sustainable Development Goals
4 November 202030 October 2020 The EU Parliament endorses the increase of THC level for industrial hemp on the field in a key vote on the Common Agricultural Policy EIHA will keep up its efforts to advocate for a clear and science-based regulatory framework, envisaging a whole-plant approach
23 October 202020 October 2020 NENU2PHAR Project Kick-Off New project will develop an original route of production PHA bioplastics from microalgae biomass and selection of bacteria strains
Biokerosin: Auf dem Weg zum klimaneutralen Fliegen Zwei Prozent jeder Tankfüllung deutscher Flugzeuge sollen bis 2030 aus E-Kerosin bestehen. Zum CO2-neutralen Fliegen fehlen dann allerdings immer noch 98 Prozent
19 October 202016 October 2020 Green Deal: Commission adopts new Chemicals Strategy towards a toxic-free environment The production of chemicals is the fourth major industry sector of the EU, directly employing around 1,2 million people
Grüner Deal: Kommission verabschiedet neue Chemikalienstrategie für eine schadstofffreie Umwelt Die Chemikalienproduktion ist der viertgrößte Industriezweig in der EU, in dem rund 1,2 Mio. Menschen direkt beschäftigt sind
14 October 20209 October 2020 Medical cannabis weeded out from short-term EU policy agenda The European Commission has not planned to launch a legislative initiative on medicinal cannabis, an EU source informed
Joint action for bio-based industries: EIB, European Commission and ECBF Management GmbH launch circular bioeconomy fund with a target size of €250 million The ECBF reached its first closing with €82 million to provide financing to innovative growth-stage companies and projects
9 October 20206 October 2020 European Climate Policy and the Bioeconomy – Missed Opportunities or Muddling Through? Policymakers in Brussels prefer to incentivize green power (and electric vehicles) as opposed to a balanced approach to economy-wide de-carbonization
8 October 20209 September 2021 EU considers allowing more state aid to boost green projects The European Commission also plans to kick off a consultation in the coming weeks on how competition rules and sustainability policies work together
7 October 20202 October 2020 Score Natural Fibres Fairly – IWTO Responds to Green Claims Consultation The wool industry is currently active in developing a Product Environmental Footprint (PEF) methodology for apparel and footwear in Europe to ensure a robust and meaningful scoring for wool clothing
2 October 202029 September 2020 Future transitions for the Bioeconomy towards Sustainable Development and a Climate-Neutral Economy Knowledge Synthesis Final Report
Commission under fire for including ‘carbon sinks’ into EU climate goals The updated 2030 target aims to put the EU in line with its commitments under the Paris Agreement
1 October 20209 September 2021 EU climate plan could see bloc’s carbon price double this decade The Commission laid out an analysis of how its 27 member countries could slash emissions by at least 55% by 2030, against 1990 levels