25 March 20158 January 2016 SPLASH stakeholder analysis reveals opportunities for collaboration in third generation algae bioplastics Project showing good perspectives for establishing new partnerships
Ecodesign can drive a circular economy The circular economy has become one of the latest buzzwords in Brussels
23 March 201520 March 2015 WWF publishes “five-step plan” for a sustainable EU economy "A bio-based economy should not be seen as at odds with plans to support the fiscal economy.”
Up to 7% of carbon emissions in the ETS escape through loophole – study Reasons to change the zero-rated criteria for biomass in the EU ETS
17 March 201516 March 2015 Nature is the 300+ billion euro investment plan to kick-start Europe New WWF-report “From crisis to opportunity: Five steps to sustainable European economies
16 March 201531 March 2015 John Bell talks to Il Bioeconomista An interview with the Director of Bioeconomy Directorate
12 March 201512 March 2015 Indonesien: Zertifizierte Zerstörung Palmöl steckt in jedem zweiten Supermarktprodukt. Das müssen Hersteller nun kennzeichnen. Ein kritischer Blick aufs Etikett lohnt: Denn für das billige Pflanzenfett werden in Indonesien Wälder gerodet und Menschen vertrieben
MARLISCO demonstriert Bereitschaft der Öffentlichkeit, das Müllproblem im Meer zu lösen Das MARLISCO-Projekt wird einen Satz wertvoller Werkzeuge liefern, um die Öffentlichkeit zum Thema Müll im Meer zu sensibilisieren und um wirksame Maßnahmen zu fördern.
MARLISCO demonstrates public willingness to tackle the marine litter issue The MARLISCO project will leave a set of invaluable tools to raise public awareness about marine litter and promote effective measures.
11 March 201512 March 2015 NOVel cheap and abundant materials for catalytic biomass conversion EU-funded projects are exploring how we can substitute critical raw materials in catalysis
10 March 20159 March 2015 The war for biomass Heiner Grussenmeyer, Michael Carus speaking at Cluster CLIB2021 International Conference
9 March 20156 March 2015 Commission under pressure over circular economy EXCLUSIVE: The EU is failing to create a circular economy that boosts resource efficiency and protects the environment, an influential report has found, piling pressure on the European Commission to deliver a strong replacement for the package of waste, incineration, landfill and recycling laws it controversially axed as part of its drive for "better regulation"
2 March 201515 February 2018 The BioBuild project showcases biocomposite structures for use in construction Collaboration of 7 EU-countries to offer interesting views into an energy saving, sustainable biocomposites building future
25 February 201524 February 2015 Important role for European forests in new biobased economy Production of renewable raw materials using biorefinery and green energy could go hand in hand with biodiversity conservation and development.
24 February 201523 February 2015 Report highlights growth of EU pellet consumption Most consumed solid biomass in the EU during 2013 was produced on European soil
17 February 201516 February 2015 Bioökonomie: Plädoyer für eine nachhaltige, biobasierte Wirtschaft Ohne gesetzliche Regelungen werden umfassende Nachhaltigkeitskriterien nicht umsetzbar sein
Not all innovative businesses begin in a garage They often start as biotech SMEs, and EuropaBio will reward the most innovative among them
11 February 201511 February 2015 BTG advises the European Commission on optimised cascading use of wood Cascade Impact Analysis (CIA) method enables detailed analysis of European wood flows
10 February 20159 February 2015 New Bioeconomy Alliance calls for EU action on bioeconomy strategy Developing the bioeconomy only feasible if the EU provides “a holistic, coherent and harmonised framework in a range of policy fields"
9 February 20156 February 2015 Horizon 2020: funding new technology for the UK biobased economy NNFCC workshop attendees discussed EU funding opportunities and new technologies
3 February 20152 February 2015 Biobased alternatives to hormone disrupting substance in cash register receipts Dutch government to encourage the production of safe alternatives derived from renewable raw materials
30 January 201529 January 2015 Biokraftstoffe aus Ackerkulturen unentbehrlich für Tierfutter, Energie und Umwelt – Reduzierungen nicht akzeptabel Copa-Cogeca-Generalsekretär Pekka Pesonen warnte auf der internationalen Konferenz „Fuels of the Future 2015“ in Berlin
Crop-based biofuels vital for animal feed, energy, the environment: cuts unacceptable Copa-Cogeca Secretary-General Pekka Pesonen warned at International Conference "Fuels of the Future 2015" in Berlin
26 January 201515 February 2018 Biobased plastics – Fostering a resource efficient circular economy European Bioplastics Fact Sheet: Benefits, feedstock types, sustainable sourcing, land use
Confidence in biofuel and wood firing misplaced Burning of wood in power stations and bio-ethanol and biodiesel in cars seems hardly contribute to saving CO2 emissions
23 January 201522 January 2015 Anbau von Gentechnik-Pflanzen wird Ländersache Barbara Hendricks (SPD) für lückenloses Verbot grüner Gentechnik in Deutschland
REFERTIL survey questionnaire about biochar and compost Support policy makers for the revision of relevant policies, setting up future bio-waste targets, quality standards and trading requirements
15 January 201515 January 2015 UFOP: EU-Biokraftstoffpolitik – Bestandssicherung nach 2020 Unions-Vorsitzender Vogel fordert eine „iLUC-freie“ Basismenge von 7%
7 January 20156 January 2015 European Commission presents environmental factsheets within Biobased Economy Bioeconomy Observatory released analytical reports related to progress and impact of the biobased economy
European Commission to ditch circular economy package Many organisations condemned the actions, as it could lead to a loss of confidence in EU environmental policy
17 December 201416 December 2014 Erfolgreiche Verhandlungen zum Anbauverbot von Gentechnikpflanzen Bundesminister Schmidt: "Das dürfte der Durchbruch gewesen sein auf dem Weg zu nationalen Anbauverboten"
Gemeinsame Agrarpolitik soll einfacher werden Schmidt begrüßt die Ankündigung der Kommission zur Vereinfachung der Agrarpolitik – Staatenbündnis legt erste Liste mit Vorschlägen vor
16 December 201415 December 2014 European Commission Publishes EU Ecolabel Criteria for Rinse-off Cosmetics Sustainable palm oil for soaps and shampoos
10 December 20149 December 2014 Deal reached on new rules allowing flexibility for EU countries to ban GMO crops Agreement says, member states have to ensure that GMO crops do not contaminate other products, particular attention to preventing cross-border contamination
European advanced biofuels industry calls for action on ILUC Nils Torvalds, rapporteur of the ILUC dossier at the European Parliament, commented on the need to holistic and long-term approach
9 December 20149 September 2021 First pilot and demonstration plants for CO2-based fuels and polymers in use Commercial production closer than expected
Erste Pilot- und Demonstrationsanlagen für CO2-basierte Kraftstoffe und Polymere in Betrieb Industrielle Produktion näher als erwartet
8 December 201415 February 2018 Effiziente Ressourcennutzung und optimierte Entsorgung mit Biokunststoffen Über 320 Teilnehmer bei 9. European Bioplastics Konferenz in Brüssel
Bioplastics – efficient in use of resources and waste management 9th European Bioplastics Conference connects more than 320 participants in Brussels
4 December 20143 December 2014 NEN – Draft NTA 8080 available for comments Revision of the new standard describing sustainability criteria for biomass
3 December 20142 December 2014 Future directions given at the successful stakeholder meeting Opportunities for ERA-MBT to fill many gaps in stimulating marine biotechnology research
2 December 20141 December 2014 Ex-Tory MP entangled in EU plastic bag lobbying row Symphony Environmental Technologies accused to orchestrate an EU blocking minority against her bag ban in the EU Council
27 November 201426 November 2014 EU Gesetzgebung zu Kunststofftüten bereitet Weg für kompostierbare Alternative Als „äußerst problematisch“ stuft MdEP Auken ‘oxo-bioabbaubare’ Kunststofftüten ein
25 November 201424 November 2014 EU: Übereinkunft der EU-Abgeordneten mit der italienischen Ratspräsidentschaft zur Reduzierung von Kunststofftütenmüll Gute Nachrichten für die Umwelt und alle Europäer, die auf eine ambitionierte Regelung gewartet hatten
Reducing use of plastic bags: MEPs strike deal with Council Presidency Good news for the environment and all Europeans who expected the EU to take ambitious action on plastic bags
24 November 201421 November 2014 Financial support up to 30.000€ for SME’s developing biobased innovations Bio Base NWE to gain extra tool for assisting larger SME’s in process-validation
21 November 201420 November 2014 FACCE SURPLUS: SUstainable and Resilient agriculture for food and non-food systems Pre-Announcement of Call for proposals
20 November 201419 November 2014 Oxo-biodegradable plastics: war of words continues as French researchers slam ‘misinformation’ Oxo-biodegradables to experience a normal development in Turkey, in the Middle East, in Africa, in China, in South America and North America
14 November 201413 November 2014 Innovative textile Materialien zur Förderung der Algenzucht in der EU AT~SEA-Projekt entwickelt neue textile Materialien für schwimmende Seegras-Farmen
Innovative textiles to boost EU seaweed farming AT~SEA projects' new textiles can help create a multi-billion euro industry in Europe