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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

2 July 20151 July 2015

The European circular economy package

What the experts think

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

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