3 May 202118 June 2021 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
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'