17 February 201516 February 2015 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
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
First pilot and demonstration plants for CO2-based fuels and polymers in use
