3 August 20152 August 2015 Natürlich im Auto Nicht Aluminium, Stahl und Carbon, sondern Naturfasern wie Flachs, Hanf oder Kenaf sollen die Autos leichter und sparsamer machen. Selbst Löwenzahn wird neu entdeckt
23 July 201524 September 2015 The role of biomass and bioenergy in a future bioeconomy: Policies and facts New paper paper proposes an analysis of the current status of bioeconomy in the European Union and worldwide until 2020 and beyond
Reformers call for new thinking on ways to finance the CAP What the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) really needs is a radical change in the way it is financed
Biomasse – Rohstoff mit Zukunft? Nachwachsende Rohstoffe: Der Einsatz kommt in der chemischen Industrie kommt nur schleppend voran - ein Interview mit Michael Carus, Geschäftsführer des nova-Instituts
17 July 201515 July 2015 Europe needs a clean break for cleaner fuels The technology-neutral policy for clean transport fuel is dead. Clean electricity must be put at the heart of EU transport policy, argues Jos Dings
Statement on the own-initiative report on ‘resource efficiency: moving towards a circular economy’ European Bioplastics welcomes the European Parliament’s call for a paradigm shift towards a resource-efficient circular economy
Stellungnahme zur Verabschiedung des Initiativberichts „Ressourceneffizienz: Wege zu einer Kreislaufwirtschaft“ European Bioplastics begrüßt den Ruf des Europäischen Parlaments nach einem Paradigmenwechsel hin zu einer ressourceneffizienten Kreislaufwirtschaft
16 July 201515 July 2015 EU Council formally approves new biofuel rules EU Ministers have today officially rubber-stamped new rules to address indirect land use change (ILUC) impacts associated with biofuels
EU Bioeconomy worth EUR2 trillion A new study by nova-Institute: EU-28 bioeconomy is worth 2 trillion euro, providing 19 million jobs
15 July 201514 July 2015 EU Parliament backs circular economy resolution The European Parliament has approved measures to produce binding waste reduction targets in Europe by the end of 2015
14 July 201513 July 2015 In Europe a circular economy could result in overall benefits of 1.8 trillion euro by 2030 Europe can take advantage of the impending technology revolution
9 July 20158 July 2015 Renewable energy progress report 25 Member States are expected to meet their 2013/2014 renewable energy national targets
8 July 20157 July 2015 Redrafting Circular Economy proposal right decision The case of valorising former foodstuffs into animal feed shows why, says EFFPA President Paul Featherstone
30 June 201528 June 2015 Renewable plastics can provide the answer to sustainability in a circular economy No wonder people are getting excited about the circular economy - Treating ‘waste’ as a resource and creating reuse and recycling loops for thousands of everyday products will have a dramatic effect on production and value chains, saving energy and materials
G.M.O. Dilemma: Swaying a Wary Public Genetic food modification worked out well the first time it was tried
29 June 201526 June 2015 EU circular economy could create two million jobs by 2030 Parliament's environment, public health and food safety (ENVI) committee has adopted a report outlining the need for Europe to transition to a more resource efficient economic model
26 June 201525 June 2015 EU commission states strong support for biotech sector at the EuropaBio Biotech awards The EU Commissioner for Health and Food Safety has reiterated the EU Commission’s “strong interest and fundamental support” for the biotech sector, saying that the sector benefits “people, the economy and sustainability”
23 June 201522 June 2015 European Commission kicks-off discussion on a long-term strategy for agriculture research and innovation How to elaborate a long-term strategy for European agriculture research and innovation and to contribute to EXPO discussions on the theme 'Feeding the planet' by providing views on agricultural research and innovation priorities
22 June 201519 June 2015 Renewable energy progress report The European Commission has published the progress report on 2020 renewable energy targets, showing that the EU is on track to meet its 20% renewable energy targets
18 June 20159 September 2021 Revolution auf dem Rohstoff- und Energiemarkt durch effiziente und kostengünstige CO2-Nutzung Führende Akteure präsentieren ihre jüngsten technologischen Durchbrüche in Essen
The Commission must give teeth to the 2030 renewable target Binding national targets have been key to the successful development of renewable energy in the European Union so far, writes Jean-François Fauconnier, Renewables policy coordinator at Climate Action Network Europe
10 June 20159 June 2015 Gastbeitrag: Grüne Chemie ist kein Luftschloss Der sozial-ökologische Umbau der Gesellschaft muss unseren Umgang mit Rohstoffen ändern
9 June 20158 June 2015 Five top European biotech SMEs to be rewarded by Commissioner Carlos Moedas and EuropaBio No applications received in the Agricultural or Green Biotech Category
5 June 20155 June 2015 Wo die Landwirtschaft an Boden gewinnen kann Österreichisches Forschungsteam analysiert nachhaltiges Intensivierungspotenzial europäischer Böden für zukünftige Ernährungssicherung der wachsenden Weltbevölkerung
3 June 20153 June 2015 Bio-based supply chains “high on EC agenda” Creating new bio-based supply chains was the topic of a European Commission workshop
2 June 20151 June 2015 New public consultation on the circular economy Stakeholders conference on the circular economy in Brussels to be held on 25 June
1 June 201529 May 2015 Wanka macht sich für Grüne Gentechnik stark Die Debatte um den Einsatz gentechnisch veränderter Pflanzen bekommt neuen Schwung
15 May 201513 May 2015 BMBF: Bioökonomie International 2015 Förderung von Verbundvorhaben zu Forschung und Entwicklung unter Beteiligung ausländischer Verbundpartner
8 May 20157 May 2015 EU-Kommission genehmigt Einfuhr von 19 Gentechnik-Pflanzen Kommission gab grünes Licht zur Verwendung in Lebens- und Futtermitteln
7 May 20156 May 2015 New expert report on “Systemic Eco – Innovation” Expert group claiming creation of a "single market for resources"
Survey of the EU bio-based industry Focus of the survey is on addressing gaps in existing data resources, the material use of biomass included
5 May 20154 May 2015 MEPs clamp down on wasteful use of plastic carrier bags EU to halve plastic bag use by 2019
Parlament geht gegen verschwenderischen Verbrauch von Kunststofftüten vor EU will Plastiktüten-Verbrauch bis 2019 halbieren
SusChem veröffentlicht “Strategische Innovations- und Forschungsagenda” SIRA SIRA-Dokument unterstreicht Rolle der chemischen Industrie zur europäischen Innovationsförderung
4 May 20151 May 2015 New trade body launched to support biobased and biodegradable industries in the UK NNFCC's new agreement with FNR and the creation of the BBIA to support the rate of development in the sector throughout the whole of the EU
30 April 201530 April 2015 5 years of Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant Looking forward to welcoming you at the networking event of the year!
Better Biomass: new name ‘NTA 8080 Approved’ certificate Certificate to demonstrate compliance with sustainability criteria like greenhouse gas reduction, biodiversity, the environment
29 April 201528 April 2015 Now available: “From the Sugar Platform to biofuels and biochemicals” Final report for the European Commission, Directorate-General Energy
28 April 201528 May 2015 Landtag NRW: Enquetekommission „Chemie“ gibt 58 Handlungsempfehlungen Starkes Signal für die chemische Industrie in NRW
Antitrust: Commission confirms unannounced inspections in bioethanol sector The European Commission can confirm that on 24 March 2015, Commission officials undertook unannounced inspections at the premises of companies active in the production or trading of bioethanol
27 April 201527 April 2015 Incorrect classification of crude tall oil a serious threat to the European pine chemical industry European Parliament will conduct its final vote on the ILUC Directive
20 April 201517 April 2015 Bio-based chemical industry victim of EU biofuel reform EU legislation in question significantly alienated from what the Commission originally proposed to ensure sustainable policy in Europe
15 April 201514 April 2015 EU rapeseed stocks to near-halve, as output falters "Supplies on the world market are also projected low," USDA staff said
13 April 201510 April 2015 Agriculture poses immense threat to environment, German study says 60 percent of nitrogen emissions originating from agriculture: Nitrogen emissions are much too high in Germany
10 April 20159 April 2015 EU reaches tentative deal to cap food-based biofuels Bioethanol lobby ePURE gave a cautious welcome to Wednesday's deal, saying it did not provide enough incentive for the new generation biofuels
8 April 20156 April 2015 EU restricts the use of plastic bags to protect the environment MEPs and the Council have agreed a deal ahead of the plenary vote in April
2 April 20152 April 2015 Eine nachhaltige Zukunft für die EU-Landwirtschaft? Politische Entscheidungsträger, Umweltschützer und Forscher diskutieren auf der Konferenz „Eine nachhaltige Zukunft für die EU-Landwirtschaft?“ in Brüssel über nachhaltige Landwirtschaft
A sustainable future for EU farming? Policymakers, environmentalists and researchers discussed sustainable agriculture at the ‘Sustainable future for EU farming?’ conference in Brussels
1 April 201531 March 2015 The John Bell interview: the reaction of Michael Carus, Ceo of nova-Institut "Real bio-based economy with high value chemicals and less dependency on incentives can only develop, if the RED framework will be heavily reformed"