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"
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