4 May 202029 April 2020 Spanish businesses rising to the challenge of circular economy creation Research investigating how best to maximise the life cycle of products, as part of the European Commission’s circular economy plan, has yielded some promising results
28 April 202023 April 2020 Copa and Cogeca call on the Commission to take rapid action to deal with the growing risk of imbalance in the European protein plant market and its biofuel supply chains European farmers and cooperatives organisations are calling for a set of rapid actions that could limit major disruptions
27 April 202026 April 2020 EIHA veröffentlicht Hanf Manifest: Hanf als Wegweiser in eine nachhaltige Wirtschaft Hanf liefert neben optimaler Ernährung viele Lösungen für ökologisch wertvolle Produkte - von Textilien über Biokunststoffe bis zu Kosmetika und Baumaterialien
European Industrial Hemp Organisation Publish Manifesto For Post COVID-19 Agricultural Sector Beside optimized nutrition is hemp supplying many solutions for ecologic valuable products - as beyond textiles to bioplastics, cosmetics or building materials
24 April 20209 September 2021 Industry calls for 10% ‘renewable gas’ target in Europe The study describes potential gas decarbonisation pathways until 2050
22 April 202016 April 2020 EU renewable ethanol producers inform Commission of market challenges during COVID-19 Dramatic shift in demand and possibility of imports could threaten European industry
9 April 20209 September 2021 Textilrecycling mittels Enzymen Das Recycling von Mischgeweben durch enzymatische Hydrolyse
2 April 202030 March 2020 Czech firm’s push to register synthetically made CBD advances Previous application for non-synthesized hemp-derived Cannabidiol isolate as a Novel Food ingredient has not been declared valid as of today
30 March 202030 March 2020 Greenpeace: Utenos trikotažas erfüllt als erster Hersteller weltweit voll und ganz die Umweltstandards der Organisation Unternehmen hat die erste Bestellung von Greenpeaces neuer T-Shirt Kollektion bereits produziert, weitere Bestellungen sind geplant
27 March 202026 March 2020 Biomass’ Role in Europe’s Green Deal Along with the Green Deal, the European Commission announced a very ambitious goal: Climate Neutrality by 2050
25 March 202023 March 2020 EUBP raises concerns over biased EASAC report on bio-based and biodegradable plastics Statements implicitly lead to some very questionable recommendations to EU institutions and citizens
23 March 202018 March 2020 Scientists call for action for the EU Common Agricultural Policy to address sustainability challenges An open statement signed by over 3,600 scientists across Europe and beyond
Appell an EU: Über 3600 europäische Wissenschaftler*innen fordern Abkehr von Umwelt und Ressourcen zerstörender Gemeinsamen EU-Agrarpolitik Offener Brief fordert "drastische" Verbesserungen und "zukunftsfähige" Agrarmodelle
20 March 202017 March 2020 New Circular Economy Action Plan: no circular economy without bioeconomy EUBP would prefer a more differentiated approach from the Commission and claim artificial separation of the circular economy and the bio-based economy
Neuer Aktionsplan für die Kreislaufwirtschaft: Keine Kreislaufwirtschaft ohne Bioökonomie Die EUBP würde einen differenzierteren Ansatz der Kommission favorisieren und kritisiert die künstliche Trennung von Kreislaufwirtschaft und biobasierter Wirtschaft
19 March 202016 March 2020 European Commission takes aim at ‘greenwashing’ in new circular economy action plan The EU’s circular economy action plan goes a long way in setting out an agenda on sustainable products
A new JRC report illustrates the work in building a database of EU facilities producing bioproducts The EU bio-based industry is quickly evolving but clear data on the development of this emerging sector are still missing
16 March 202019 March 2020 PHA (Polyhydroxyalkanoates) are a class of Natural Polymers that have not been chemically modified GO!PHA response to the Eunomia study on the plastics definition under the Directive (EU) on the reduction of the impact of certain plastic products on the environment
9 March 20207 March 2020 EIHA versus BVL: Cannabidiol (CBD) not necessarily subject to registration as a novel food The European Industrial Hemp Association (EIHA) has successfully taken action against publication of the Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL)
EIHA versus BVL: Cannabidiol (CBD) nicht zwingend als Novel Food zulassungspflichtig Die European Industrial Hemp Association (EIHA) ist erfolgreich gegen die Veröffentlichung des Bundesamtes für Verbraucherschutz und Lebensmittelsicherheit (BVL) vorgegangen
6 March 20203 March 2020 Bio-based solutions for a future-fit Europe – How can the bio-based sector contribute to EU Green Deal and to a zero-waste-europe? "Bio-based solutions for a future-fit Europe" conference gathered different stakeholders of the biobased sector to discuss and coordinate the future of the sector
2 March 202027 February 2020 Stellungnahme zum EU-Klimaschutzgesetz natureplus fordert Vorgaben für nachhaltigere Bauprodukte und Kreislauf-gerechte Bauweisen
28 February 202026 February 2020 IEA Bioenergy publishes a new report on the potential for advanced biofuels cost reduction Based on information gathered from industry and other sources the report confirms that there is a gap between the cost of the advanced biofuels and current fuel prices
10 February 20209 February 2020 ‘New GMOs’: Kyriakides gets off on wrong foot with biased consultation Over the past decade, the biotech industry has made relentless attempts to get genome editing techniques deregulated
5 February 20201 February 2020 Circular economy: bio-plastics have an issue The Commission plans to develop a regulatory framework for biodegradable and bio-based plastics
4 February 20209 September 2021 An alternative solution for climate neutrality? Low-carbon fuels made from anything from wood pellets to garbage could hold the key to reducing CO2 emissions in the transport sector. Jonathan Benton reports on a European Parliament event looking at the potential benefits
30 January 20209 September 2021 Nouryon-led consortium wins EU backing for pioneering green hydrogen project €11-million-project is a front-runner among several hydrogen initiatives aimed at cutting carbon emissions, and will be a significant milestone to a circular economy
29 January 202029 January 2020 French MEP calls for ‘realism’ in Farm to Fork strategy The plant protection part of the upcoming Farm to Fork strategy should take a realistic and science-based approach that allows farmers to “explore all possible solutions”
28 January 202027 January 2020 EU bets on bioeconomy to deliver farming aspects of the Green Deal Bioeconomy is a great opportunity for agriculture and farmers to play a critical role in making the European Green Deal a success
EU setzt für den Green Deal auf Bioökonomie Die Bioökonomie stellt „eine große Chance“ für die EU-Landwirtschaft dar
16 January 202014 January 2020 Industry and farmers expect ‘science-based’ solutions to deliver New Green Deal Dupont-Inglis said that she hoped the Commission will “do more to deliver practical and science-based rules for products resulting from agricultural biotechnology"
Renewable gases bring European jobs that cannot be outsourced Deployment of renewable gases will bring the local job opportunities the new Commission is striving for in the European Green Deal
13 January 20208 January 2020 The European Green Deal: It all sounds very nice, but… Deutsche Bank expert Eric Heymann is doubting ouvertly in the climate ambitions of the European Green Deal
Der europäische Grüne Deal: Die Botschaft hör ich wohl, … Deutsche Bank Experte Eric Heymann zweifelt offen an den Klima-Ambitionen des Europäischen Grünen Deals
8 January 202020 December 2019 Kaneka completes 5000 t/a PHBH® plant Company will continue to provide value globally as a solution provider based on the idea that they help make the world healthy
7 January 20206 January 2020 Communication from the Commission: The European Green Deal New growth strategy aims to transform the EU into a fair and prosperous society, with a modern, resource-efficient and competitive economy
Mitteilung der Kommission: Der europäische Grüne Deal Mit neuer Wachstumsstrategie will die EU zu einer fairen und wohlhabenden Gesellschaft mit einer modernen, ressourceneffizienten und wettbewerbsfähigen Wirtschaft werden
20 December 201917 December 2019 European Green Deal: Bioplastics to play a crucial role in making the deal become reality EUBP will engage in constructive discussions to explain in further detail the potential of bioplastics and their crucial contribution to achieving the Green Deal
19 December 201917 December 2019 EU chief likens Green New Deal to Europe’s ‘man on the moon’ moment and includes plan for biodegradable plastics framework Under its new circular economy plan, the EC will develop requirements to ensure reusability or recyclability for all packaging in the EU market
10 December 20195 December 2019 How Policy Can Boost the Market Roll-Out of Renewable Fuels Innovation project ADVANCEFUEL aims to reaching the target of 3.5% for advanced renewable fuels mentioned in the REDII
A European fund to support the circular bioeconomy The European Commission and the EIB announce the selection of an Investment Advisor for the upcoming European Circular Bioeconomy Fund
29 November 201929 November 2019 An exclusive interview with John Bell, Director Healthy Planet at EU Commission: “Europe needs an ambitious ‘Green Innovation Deal’” In this exclusive interview, John Bell talks about the EU Updated Bioeconomy Strategy one year later its presentation in Brussels
28 November 201925 November 2019 Ministerin Scharrenbach: Land fördert nur noch Kunstrasenplätze ohne Kunststoffgranulate Nur umweltfreundliche Alternativen – etwa Kork oder Quarzsand - sollen noch erlaubt sein
25 November 20199 September 2021 Berlin and Brussels should realise that e-fuels for trucks are a bad, expensive bet Transport & Environment manager, Stef Cornelis, explains why he could not agree anymore that e-fuels are a viable way to decarbonise heavy transport
19 November 201914 November 2019 Circular economy erected as ‘number one priority’ of European Green Deal Highlights included a ban on single-use plastic products like cutlery and food containers. And at least 70% of packaging will have to be recycled by 2030
5 November 201930 October 2019 Untapping bioeconomy’s potential is key to the transition towards a more sustainable Europe Overview: Event on European Bioeconomy: Regions, Cities and Civil Society in Brussels on October 16
30 October 201928 October 2019 Fraudulent Used Cooking Oil biodiesel – bad for the climate and a blow to EU farm, oilseed and plant protein sectors While the storm brews over fraud in Europe’s used cooking oil biodiesel it is a good idea to reflect on who is actually being defrauded
24 October 201921 October 2019 EU countries have ‘no concrete plans’ to phase out fossil fuel subsidies: report Only nine EU countries have reiterated their commitment to end fossil fuel subsidies until 2025 as part of their national plans, according to new analysis
EU-Länder haben keine Strategien für ein Ende der Fossil-Subventionen Neue Studie zeigt auf, dass nur neun EU-Länder ihre Zusage bekräftigt haben, die versprochene Subventionierung fossiler Brennstoffe bis 2025 einzustellen
8 October 20198 October 2019 Open Letter to DG Environment: Which polymers are “natural polymers” in the sense of the single-use plastic ban? “Single-use plastic ban” excepts bioplastics made from chemically unmodified natural polymers in the sense of the REACH definition of a not chemically modified substance
Open Letter to DG Environment: Which polymers are “natural polymers” in the sense of the single-use plastic ban?
