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
7 October 20192 October 2019 Verbraucherinformationen zu biobasierten Produkten BioCannDo präsentiert Projektergebnisse http://www.allthings.bio/ als zentrale Anlaufstelle
EUBP proposes criteria and product examples for preferable use of compostable plastics Compostable plastics can deliver the optimal contribution to a circular economy in Europe, they are not a general solution but a specific technology for selected products
4 October 20191 October 2019 GW Pharmaceuticals receives European Commission approval for EPIDYOLEX® (cannabidiol) for the treatment of seizures in patients with two rare, severe forms of childhood-onset epilepsy Approval paves the way for the launch of the medicine across Europe
Big success for the CO2 Value Workshop on CCU Innovation Fund and other EU Funding Opportunities European Commission revised version of the ETS Innovation Fund will provide €10 billion over the next 10 years to support innovative low carbon projects
27 September 201925 September 2019 Asda trialling new solution to fight food waste Initial trial will test how Apeel performs throughout the entire supply chain and what impact it has on shelf life
24 September 201922 September 2019 The von der Leyen Commission: for a Union that strives for more In the next 5 years all of the European institutions have to work together closely to allay fears and create opportunities
Kommission von der Leyen: Eine Union, die mehr erreichen will In den nächsten fünf Jahren müssen alle europäischen Institutionen eng zusammenarbeiten, um neue Möglichkeiten zu eröffnen
20 September 20199 September 2021 Carbon Capture and Storage technology could solve EU decarbonisation issues European climate commissioner Miguel Arias Cañete discussed last week the EU’s plans to reduce CO2 emissions and the role carbon-capture and storage technology (CCS) can play
19 September 201919 September 2019 Climate change, forest management and bio-plastics take center stage at the World Bioeconomy Forum held in Ruka, Finland The 2020 event has already been set for September 23-25 and will once again be held in Ruka
18 September 201914 September 2019 INSECTA mit Besucherrekord Die Soldatenfliege im Mittelpunkt: Auf der ausgebuchten INSECTA in Potsdam diskutierten Fachleute, wie sich Insekten wirtschaftlich nutzen lassen
2 September 201928 August 2019 New PHA platform reaches membership milestone Organization announced it will publish a series of white papers to inform policy makers and other stakeholders about the benefits and potential of PHAs
9 August 20194 August 2019 Ikea stoppt Verkauf von Bambusbechern – EU prüft Gesundheitsrisiko Lange galten sie als besonders nachhaltig, inzwischen mehren sich Zweifel an der Ökobilanz von Bambusgeschirr
25 July 201922 July 2019 In Germany in 2020 the topic of the annual “Year of Science” is Bioeconomy The German Federal Ministry of Education and Science announced that in 2020 the topic of the annual “Year of Science” will be Bioeconomy
23 July 201921 July 2019 The environment in the new CAP The urgent need for innovation in agriculture, combined with the need for environmental protection, will be the big challenge facing EU policymakers
Open Letter to DG Environment: Which polymers are “natural polymers” in the sense of the single-use plastic ban?
