5 December 201830 November 2018 New guidelines on cascading use fail to meet expectations of EU’s new Bioeconomy Strategy The guidelines should be aligned with the new EU strategy to make the bioeconomy more circular
30 November 20189 September 2021 Waste CO2 to be turned into ingredients for fuel, plastics and even food Scientists provide a new source of raw materials for use in fuel, cement and food production
27 November 201822 November 2018 “European Bioeconomy University”: Six Universities Form International Alliance with Focus on Bioeconomy Europe’s leading universities in the field of the bioeconomy are looking to further intensify their existing cooperation to develop common problem-solving approaches for society’s most urgent challenges
Bioökonomie-Universität für EU geplant Auf Initiative der Universität Hohenheim werden führende Universitäten ihre Expertisen bündeln und eine gesamteuropäische Universität für Bioökonomie gründen
21 November 201819 November 2018 European Parliament approves REDII AEBIOM and a group of other European organizations call on the EU to be more ambitious in its efforts to encourage the use of renewables in heating and cooling
15 November 201812 November 2018 Why rewarding renewable fuels under the truck CO2 regulation would be a bad idea Green groups are concerned about a push by the gas, oil, biofuel and truck industry to include a so-called ‘Carbon Correction Factor’ (CCF) for trucks and buses
Money for agriculture must go to those who cultivate the land, MEPs insist Member states outline their specific capacities to achieve European goals in strategic plans
MEPs: GAP-Gelder sollten an Bauern gehen, nicht an Großgrundbesitzer Künftig müssen die Mitgliedstaaten in „Strategieplänen“ ihre spezifischen Möglichkeiten und Ansätze zur Erreichung der europäischen Ziele darlegen
13 November 20188 November 2018 Fish and aquatic plants: food and so much more – EUMOFA study There is more to gain from the aquatic biomass - fish by-products and algae can generate high added value, and boost the blue bioeconomy
12 November 20187 November 2018 Neuer Nutzen für Abfälle aus der Geflügel- und Weinindustrie Umweltfreundliche Werkstoffe aus Hühnerfedern und Traubentrester werden dank zwei von der Europäischen Union (EU) unterstützten Initiativen möglich
How to give new life to poultry and wine industry waste Chicken feathers and solid remains of grapes are being used to develop eco-friendly materials, thanks to two EU-backed initiatives
9 November 20186 November 2018 An interview with Dirk Carrez, BIC: “In 2050, we will live in a Circular Bio-Society” Building on the successes of the BBI JU will ensure industry commitment, applicable results, and continued investments
5 November 201830 October 2018 The European Bioeconomy Network Main goal of the European Bioeconomy Network is to maximise the efforts, increasing the knowledge sharing, coordination of joint activities and events and more
31 October 201827 October 2018 Renewable gas can be scaled up and reduce costs in decarbonising the EU energy system ‘Renewable gas’ scenario combines biomethane and green hydrogen with increasing quantities of renewable electricity
26 October 201823 October 2018 Plastic Oceans: MEPs back EU ban on polluting throwaway plastics by 2021 Single-use cutlery, cotton buds, straws and stirrers to be banned - MEPs added oxo-plastics, certain polystyrenes
EU emphasises ‘ecological limitations’ of new bioeconomy plan The EU’s new bioeconomy strategy will contribute to addressing global challenges such as rising population and climate change
24 October 201819 October 2018 Bioökonomierat begrüßt neue EU-Strategie Neue Strategie verspricht, die dringend notwendigen Innovationen für nachhaltige Agrarsysteme, Forstwirtschaft und Konsum hervorzubringen
23 October 201818 October 2018 BIC Welcomes Updated European Bioeconomy Strategy as a Necessary Step Towards Reducing Global GHG Emissions Consortium especially welcome the focus on scaling-up the bio-based sectors by supporting innovation and unlocking investments and markets
19 October 201816 October 2018 A new bioeconomy strategy for a sustainable Europe New action plan to be discussed at a conference on 22 October in Brussels
Eine neue Bioökonomie-Strategie für ein nachhaltiges Europa Neuer Aktionsplan soll auf einer Konferenz am 22. Oktober in Brüssel erörtert werden
5 October 20182 October 2018 Nordic countries lead from the front with new bioeconomy action plan The Nordic Bioeconomy Programme is the latest in a series of groundbreaking documents on developing a sustainable bioeconomy published by the Nordic Council of Ministers
4 October 20182 October 2018 Flying start for World BioEconomy Forum Global bioeconomy movers and shakers congregate in northern Finland’s pristine wilderness for an exciting event – likely to be the first of many
2 October 201827 September 2018 EUCYS 2018 BBI JU prize winner announced! The project 'Bioplastic film with Penicillium roqueforti for pear preservation' of a Lithuanian researcher has been selected by an international jury
17 September 201814 September 2018 First World BioEconomy Forum gets a positive start – future EU budget doubles to Euro 10 billion Speakers from several governments throughout the EU, technology suppliers, major pulp, paper and textile producers and end users
5 September 20184 September 2018 ICT-BIOCHAIN Europe’s first Digital Innovation Hub for Circular Bioeconomy New EU-project focuses on the development of efficient biomass supply chains for sustainable chemical production in bioeconomy regions across Europe
26 July 201824 July 2018 High level event: Bioeconomy Conference 22 October in Brussels, Charlemagne Building
US glycerine market finely balanced in H2 2018 While domestic supply situation remains snug, spot markets globally are starting to reflect the easing supply situation
23 July 201818 July 2018 Berlin joins opposition to EU Commission’s proposed cuts for CAP French minister Stéphane Travert and his German counterpart Julia Klöckner signed a joint declaration for the future CAP
Berlin und Paris sprechen sich gegen GAP-Kürzungen aus Der französische Minister Stéphane Travert und seine deutsche Amtskollegin Julia Klöckner präsentierten eine gemeinsame Erklärung für die künftige GAP
19 July 20189 September 2021 ArcelorMittal and LanzaTech break ground on €150million project to revolutionise blast furnace carbon emissions capture Pioneering new installation which will convert carbon-containing gas from its blast furnaces into bioethanol
18 July 201817 July 2018 Greening European agriculture: Can the new CAP be really green? The European Commission came under fire about its proposals for the post-2020 CAP when it comes to the environment
17 July 201812 July 2018 Soil ‘completely underestimated’ in EU climate strategy While climate change takes a toll on agriculture and land use contributes to warming the planet, soils still find little attention from policymakers in their climate strategies
25 June 201820 June 2018 CAP reform’s eco-schemes: eco-logic or eco-nomic? Why not both? Yara believes the eco-scheme to be in line with the European Commission’s ambition of moving to a “smarter, simpler, fairer and more sustainable” CAP
13 June 201812 June 2018 Biomonitor – Monitoring the Bioeconomy Eighteen European partners from public and private research institutions to establish a sustainable data and modelling framework for the bioeconomy
12 June 20188 June 2018 Biobasierte Wirtschaft lockt 200 Teilnehmer nach Halle Konferenzstart zeitgleich mit Raketenstart
8 June 20186 June 2018 50 shades of green: Europe’s farm reforms explained Deep budget cuts and an untested plan to let national governments take the reins are causing jitters across the bloc
7 June 20187 June 2018 Ruka to become the “Davos for the Bioeconomy” Mark Rushton, forest products media consultant, is interviewing some of the key speakers and panellists at the World BioEconomy Forum
6 June 20184 June 2018 EUBA urges to discuss bio-based feedstock in the context of the EU Plastics Strategy To read the full list of potential measures at EU and national level, have a look at EUBA’s full discussion paper
4 June 201830 May 2018 Entwurf zur Reduzierung von Einweg-Kunstoffprodukten bleibt bei nachhaltigen Alternativen vage EUBP wird mit EU-Institutionen und relevanten Akteuren zusammenarbeiten, um sicherzustellen, dass biobasierte Kunststoffe als nachhaltige und verfügbare Alternativen anerkannt werden
Directive on the reduction of single-use plastic products remains vague on sustainable alternatives EUBP to closely working together with institutions and all relevant stakeholders to ensure that bio-based plastics are recognised as sustainable and available alternatives
Umweltforscher über EU-Plastikstrategie: „Plastik ist nicht gut oder böse“ Kreislaufwirtschafts-Experte Henning Wilts vom Wuppertal Institut im Interview mit der taz
29 May 201829 May 2018 Single-use plastics: New EU rules to reduce marine litter The Commission's proposals will now go to the European Parliament and Council for adoption
Einwegkunststoffprodukte: neue EU-Vorschriften zur Verringerung der Meeresabfälle Die Vorschläge der Kommission werden nun dem Europäischen Parlament und dem Rat zur Annahme vorgelegt
EU-Kommission: Verbot von Plastikbesteck geplant Im Kampf gegen Plastikmüll plant die EU-Kommission ein Verbot von Strohhalmen, Wattestäbchen und Plastikbesteck
An interview with John Bell, Director at the EU Commission in charge of bioeconomy. “The bioeconomy promises to lead the next rising wave of global economic development” In this long exclusive interview, he talks about the new strategy on bioeconomy, the EU’s new research and innovation programme, the role of member states and regions and the connection between bioeconomy and society
11 May 20189 May 2018 EU kämpft gegen Plastik: Steuern so stumpf wie Plastikmesser Die EU-Kommission will Strafsteuern auf Kunststoffe, die nicht recycelt werden. So könnte das Budget erhöht werden. Einfach ist das nicht
Ireland increases crop-based biofuel transport share, provides ‘business certainty’ The “biofuel obligation rate” was initially set at 4% and has gradually increased to the current rate of 8% (by volume)
8 May 20189 September 2021 To Meet Emission Reductions Objectives in Transport, Sustainable Renewable Fuels are an Important Part of the Solution Methanol Institute appeals to the negotiating parties to recognise the importance of all sustainable renewable fuels in reducing emissions in transportation
7 May 20184 May 2018 Schutz von Ressourcen und Gewässern: EU erwägt Verbot von Plastikgeschirr Die EU-Kommission will vorschlagen, Geschirr aus Kunststoff zu untersagen. Das deutsche Umweltministerium findet das gut
4 May 20187 January 2019 Welcome to the sixth RoadToBio newsletter In this newsletter we will discuss the most promising opportunities for the chemical industry to change from fossil-based to bio-based production