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
7 November 20146 November 2014 UFOP worried that EU is pushing to eliminate biofuels incentives Association claiming initial targets for reduction of GHG emissions in the transport sector
UFOP: EU-Regierungschefs bremsen weitere Dekarbonisierung des Verkehrssektors aus Nachhaltigkeitszertifizierung ein Auslaufmodell?
3 November 20141 November 2014 European standards supporting the market for bio-based products CEN Technical Committee to develop standards that cover horizontal aspects in commercial applications
31 October 201430 October 2014 Marine littering and bioplastics – what is the true status quo? European Bioplastics demanding development of a measurable standard on marine biodegradation
Graz’s farmers’ markets start big trial with compostable bags Regional fruits and vegetables packaging to be provided by Verpackungszentrum Graz
28 October 201427 October 2014 Industrial biotechnology: a challenging change to the raw material base Increasing rivalry for renewable resources requires reorganization of material flows
21 October 201420 October 2014 Seizing the opportunity of a new agricultural economy Impact of Europe’s biorefineries extends way beyond farming
15 October 201414 October 2014 Dr. Gert-Jan Gruter of Avantium awarded as European CTO of the Year 2014 Jury valued personal leadership and long career in technology innovation, strong partnering to the outside world
14 October 201413 October 2014 Matrìca’s flagship plants go international on European Stakeholders’ Open Day "It’s now time for the bioeconomy to enter into European, national and regional strategic policy agendas”-
Italy and France awarded for their Most Innovative EU Biotech SMEs 2014 Top five candidates presented their achievements at the 2nd edition of the European Biotech Week
The European Bioeconomy: making the concept a reality European Bioeconomy Observatory marking the progress to become European Bioeconomy Strategy a reality
8 October 20147 October 2014 Growing your home – Sustainability at its best! Sustainable allrounder with features of high-performance fibres
Grow your own house – Nachhaltige Materialien wie Flachs und Hanf sind gefragt im Baubereich Nachhaltige Alleskönner mit Eigenschaften von Hochleistungsfasern
7 October 20146 October 2014 Tecnalia leading a BIO project on paints and varnishes New products using natural, renewable resources to replace conventional solvents
6 October 20143 October 2014 Cellulosics and the EU: chasing higher rates, yields, and more value from lignin EU-scene is lively and well — greatly cheered by news of POET-DSM and Beta Renewables, openings at Abengoa Bioenergy and DuPont
25 September 201424 September 2014 Biokunststoffe fördern ein ressourceneffizientes Europa 9. European Bioplastics Konferenz mit vielseitigem Programm 2014
Bioplastics – driving a resource efficient Europe 9th European Bioplastics Conference – Programme out now!
22 September 201426 September 2014 Oxo-degradable plastics: do they biodegrade? In search of a definite answer OWS, IKT-University Stuttgart to set up a multi-client project aiming to find a “once and for all”
Job vacancy: Executive Director of the Bio-Based Industries Joint Undertaking (AD 14) Legal representative and public face of the BBI Joint Undertaking to perform his/her tasks with independence and shall be accountable to the Governing Board
16 September 201415 September 2014 Here is the new team of the European Commission for the bioeconomy Following are nominees for the next European Commission
10 September 201410 September 2014 Provence: Lavendelfelder in Gefahr Neue EU-Direktive verlangt für Lavendelprodukte künftig Warnhinweise wie bei chemischen Giften - die französischen Lavendelbauern fürchten um ihre Existenz und wehren sich
8 September 20145 September 2014 Sugar, Europe’s strength Sugar beet farmers should start making contracts with chemical industries now
26 August 201425 August 2014 MBP Trading SA is getting certified according to the RSB Scheme Company providing services and expertise in by-product collection to a wide range of industries
ASA urges action on pending biotech approvals for nine soybean products in letters to USTR, EU Commission Groups complained that no authorizations have been issued since November 2013
6 August 20145 August 2014 PE suppliers go after oxo-biodegradable technology in Mexico Parliament had been asked to comment on a proposal by the commission to ban or tax free-issue shopper bags in the EU
Harnessing biotechnology for a more sustainable economy Peder Holk Nielsen, president and CEO of Novozymes, speaking at the EuroScience Open Forum (ESOF) 2014 in Copenhagen
4 August 201431 July 2014 From Policy to Practice Founding partner EuropaBio celebrates launch of new Public-Private Partnership on Bio-based Industries
First pilot and demonstration plants for CO2-based fuels and polymers in use
