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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

30 July 201429 July 2014

Organic farming has grown rapidly, says EU

The organic farming sector has grown rapidly over the past ten years, to about 500,000 new hectares every year, according to EU statistics

23 July 20149 September 2021

Invitation – Bio-business workshop on CO2-based chemicals

BIO-TIC partners seek input from key stakeholders from the European industry

16 July 201415 July 2014

Erste Ausschreibungen bei europäischer Bioökonomie-Initiative

Mit den ersten öffentlichen Ausschreibungen ist am 9. Juli 2014 das erste groß angelegte Public-Private-Partnership zur Bioökonomie in Europa gestartet - Die ersten 150 Mio. Euro des Milliarden-Budgets stehen damit zur Verfügung

11 July 201411 July 2014

EU and Industry Partners launch €3.7 Billion investments in the renewable Bio-based Economy

Bio-based Industries collaboration to use Europe's untapped biomass and wastes as feedstock to make fossil-free and greener everyday products

9 July 20148 July 2014

Exclusive interview with Nathalie Moll, EuropaBio

At EFIB to shape the European bioeconomy

8 July 20147 July 2014

Campaign highlights biodiversity cost of plastic bags

The 3^rd July marked the International Bag Free Day, but most of the world continues to use light-weight plastic bags, deemed the most harmful to the environment

7 July 20147 July 2014

Invitation: Workshop on label for bio-based products, 5 September 2014, Brussels

Adressed to stakeholders from companies producing bio-based materials as well as labelling and certification

4 July 20149 September 2021

Umstrittenes Kältemittel – Umweltministerium unterstützt Pläne für CO2-Klimaanlagen

Deutsche Autohersteller sträuben sich gegen den von der EU verordneten Einsatz einer umstrittenen Chemikalie. Als Kühlmittel für Klimaanlagen setzen sie auf Kohlendioxid. Das Umweltministerium schlägt sich auf die Seite der Industrie - und stellt Forderungen an Brüssel

1 July 201430 June 2014

UPM BioVerno wins EU Sustainable Energy Europe Award

Company recognized for using residue of their own pulp production as innovative resource for the production of advanced biofuels

Qualms over France’s move to ban plastic bags

The French government wants to ban single-use plastic bags by 2016, years ahead of a European directive. But replacing them with biodegradable packaging makes it equally problematic, EurActiv France reports.

26 June 201426 June 2014

The Bioplastics Industry in Korea – Where to Next?

Korea to invest US$200 million into the bio-chemicals industry over the next 5 years

25 June 201424 June 2014

Stora Enso acquires Virdia in (up to) $62M deal

For $33M upfront and $29M in incentives for meeting milestones — Stora Enso acquires renewable sugars pioneer Virdia — the former HCL CleanTech — as the Finnish giant hones its biobased strategy

24 June 201423 June 2014

Europe’s Green Tech Valley

Styria's development into a pioneer region in recycling, hydro power, biomass and solar energy

Cutting-edge research on non-food biofuels

MULTIBIOPRO project is developing second-generation non-food oils and biomaterials from poplar and the tobacco tree

23 June 201422 June 2014

US wants ‘science’ to settle GMO debate in trade deal with EU

EU retailers hardly stock any GM food because of widespread consumer resistance

20 June 201418 June 2014

Biofuels debate continues, despite EU agreement

EU energy ministers agreed to a 7% cap on the fuels for use in transport

Advanced biofuels best for emissions targets, say the Finns

Project investigates the impact of the emission goals on Finland’s energy system and the national economy

17 June 201416 June 2014

Proposal on indirect land-use change

EU Council reaches agreement

16 June 201415 June 2014

Sustainable algae cultivation making headway

Wageningen UR: production of raw materials for food and animal feed, chemicals, materials and biofuels is well on its way to be economically feasible by 2025

11 June 201410 June 2014

EU seeks common framework for Circular Economy

Commission to speed up the process with binding targets for recycling and public procurement

Ennovor First in UK to Earn RSB Sustainability Certification

Ennovor Group has earned the Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB) sustainability certification for their used cooking oil methyl ester (UCOME) biodiesel

10 June 20149 June 2014

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