10 June 20148 June 2014 A new bioplastic material reinforced with nanoclays suitable for the automotive sector has been achieved ECOplast cooperation to create new collaborations and international projects according to the new materials
EuropaBio and Smithers Rapra, in association with IAR, unveil the agenda for the European Forum for Industrial Biotechnology from 1-2 October 2014 taking place in the heart of Champagne-Ardenne
3 June 20142 June 2014 Empyro breaks ground on biomass pyrolysis oil production plant in The Netherlands Main aim of the project is to produce electricity, process steam and fuel oil from woody biomass
2 June 20141 June 2014 U.S. wood pellet exports double in 2013 in response to growing European demand Transportation cost a large part of the total cost
30 May 201428 May 2014 EU celebrates biodiversity day, sort of EU programme designed to cross-cut development aid with environmental protection
EU must do away with ‘concept of waste’ Janez Potočnik highlights the importance of a circular economy in a time of increasing competition and diminishing resources
27 May 201426 May 2014 AIMPLAS receives the award for the best European project due to biodegradable extruded nets for citrus fruits and mollusks Compostable net to be put with the rest of the organic wastes generated at home and in shopping centers
26 May 201425 May 2014 Berlin BIO-TIC Workshop: Use of IB in Bio-Surfactants Preceding the Third ICIS European Surfactants Conference as a satellite event
Internationale Debatte über Synthetische Biologie Biodiversitäts-Konvention (CBD) tagt Ende Juni in Montreal
Green Chemistry Award 2014 Winner Honored: Professor Michael York of Green Chemistry at the University of York
Bakterielle Biokunststoffproduktion durchflusszytometrisch verfolgt Forschungsprojekt SYNPOL untersucht bakterielle Biokunststoffproduktion aus Synthesegas im Bioreaktor
22 May 201422 May 2014 Airbus performs its longest flight using sustainable jet fuel with KLM First flight of a series of 50 long-haul commercial flights - Largest European initiative for a local production of sustainable jet fuels - Longest biofuel flight performed by an Airbus aircraft
21 May 201420 May 2014 Biobased chemicals: European share to drop sharply R&D efforts necessary for developing cellulosic chemicals, both in Europe and in the US, Lux Research analysts say
EU-Projekt: Mit Enzymen zur Natur-Kosmetik Optibiocat - Optimised esterase biocatalysts for cost-effective industrial production
The upcoming elections are crucial for the future of the bioeconomy in the European Union Next 5 years will be critical to set up a new model of economic and social development
20 May 201419 May 2014 Biomass: the sustainability challenge Scientific experts, policymakers and NGO and industry representatives discussed this question at the recent European Biomass Association (AEBIOM) conference in Brussels
14 May 201413 May 2014 France concerned about liberalisation of EU sugar market The deregulation of the European sugar market is looming. A French parliamentary report has requested support to French overseas departments where the sugar sector is fragile
5 May 20142 May 2014 Coca-Cola: PlantBottle Technology™ Tops 2014 Sustainable Bio Awards Company recognized for its first-ever recyclable PET plastic bottle made partially from plants
29 April 201410 March 2015 Global Information adds “Biorefinery Products: Global Markets” to list of reports BCC report finds, removing barriers and introducing new mechanisms would facilitate market entry
28 April 201425 April 2014 Lufthansa to Evaluate Gevo’s Renewable Jet Fuel Lufthansa's Testing Supported by the European Commission
23 April 201414 August 2014 “Bio-based Material of the Year 2014” Innovation award presented to QMilch (Germany) at the 7th International Conference on Bio-based Materials 160 participants from more than 20 countries came together at the 7th International Conference on Bio-based Materials
Innovationspreis „Biowerkstoff des Jahres 2014“ auf dem Kölner Biowerkstoff-Kongress an QMilch aus Deutschland 160 Teilnehmer aus über 20 Ländern trafen sich beim 7. Biowerkstoff-Kongress, einem der wichtigsten Branchentreffpunkte der Bio-basierten Ökonomie in Europa
EC adopts new guidelines on renewable energy, biofuel support Renewable Energy Association calling Commission’s guidelines a “huge leap into the unknown.”
22 April 201417 April 2014 Expert survey on bio-based products in support of the European Commission’s bioeconomy strategy! Please share your expertise with us!
Wichtiger Schritt gegen die Spekulation mit Nahrungsmitteln Europäisches Parlament stimmt neuer Finanzinstrumente-Richtlinie MiFID zu
17 April 201416 April 2014 World Watch: Biofuel Production Declines New Worldwatch Institute analysis examines the trends in global biofuel production
16 April 201415 April 2014 Echtzeit NIR Analytik optimiert das Herstellungsverfahren von biobasierten Polymeren zur Lebensmittelverpackung Analytica: Fraunhofer ICT präsentiert die vielseitigen Varianten des neuen Analyseverfahrens
27 March 201426 March 2014 Oil seed can slash CO2 emissions in farming by 13% Integral use of oil seeds to reduce green house gases emissions associated with farming activities oil seeds can be used to obtain biofuels and feedstuffs for livestock
26 March 201426 March 2014 KBBPPS project: Technical standard adopted by CEN Determination of 'bio-based' of products now standardized
24 March 201423 March 2014 EU directive to reduce bags New directive aiming at reducing consumption of disposable plastic bags
Environment MEPs clamp down on wasteful plastic carrier bags EU legislation to deliver a significant and swift reduction in single-use plastic bags
20 March 20149 September 2021 Plastics made from algae cultivated by industrial CO2 European Commission financed project to produce different products for the chemical industry
13 March 201412 March 2014 Abstimmung des Europäischen Parlaments (Ausschuss Umwelt) bereitet den Weg für bioabbaubare und kompostierbare Kunststofftüten Nach europäischer Norm EN 13432 zertifizierte Biokunststofftüten können Mitgliedsstaaten dabei helfen, Deponierungen zu reduzieren
Erstmals europaweit Grenzwerte für PAK Betroffen von der Änderung vor allem Konsumgüter mit zugänglichen Kunststoff- oder Gummiteilen
10 March 20149 March 2014 New EU project to reintroduce legumes in European fields LEGATO ('LEGumes for the Agriculture of Tomorrow') project to improve competitiveness of European legumes
KBBPPS & Open-Bio Advisory Workshop on Standardization of Bio-based Products, 7 April 2014, Cologne Stakeholders for Standardization: Share your input Research on Standardization, Labelling and Communication of Bio-based Products Advisory Workshop, 7 April 2014, Cologne
Latest policies, strategies and visions for Europe’s bio-based future The 7th International Conference on Bio-Based Materials, 8-10 April 2014, at the Maternushaus in Cologne (Germany)
7 March 20146 March 2014 Kommissionsvorschlag zu indirekten Landnutzungsänderungen löst das Problem nicht Prof. Dr. Lahl empfiehlt Regelungsalternativen unabhängig von der Zweckbestimmung der Endverwendung des Biomasserohstoffs
Majority of EU countries in favour of GMO compromise Several ministers expressed concerns to re-nationalise GMO decisions in running up against the World Trade Organization (WTO)
6 March 20145 March 2014 “Backloading” beschlossen: EU stärkt Handel mit CO2-Emissionen Der Weg für das sogenannten "Backloading" von 900 Millionen CO2-Zertifikaten im EU-Emissionshandel ist frei
4 March 201428 February 2014 Biokraftstoffe aus Abfällen Europas Müll könnte zwölf Prozent des Spritbedarfs decken
27 February 201426 February 2014 Internationale Konferenz bereitet Aktionspläne für saubere Meere vor UBA: Tonnenweise Abfall an falscher Stelle
26 February 201425 February 2014 Kunststofftüten kaum relevant Verbrauch und Verwertung von Tragetaschen: Gesellschaft für Verpackungsmarktforschung veröffentlicht Studie zur Abfallrelevanz von Kunststofftragetaschen
25 February 201424 February 2014 EU scientists’ biofuels warnings were ignored EXCLUSIVE / The European Commission ignored an internal recommendation from its own scientists for mandatory carbon accounts and crop-specific measurements in a proposal to address the ILUC from biofuels production
19 February 201418 February 2014 A smart way to combat plastic waste Use of bioplastics for waste prevention in the agriculture by Metabolix
Advanced biorefining still has great potentials in Europe Interview with Dirk Carrez, Executive Director of the Biobased industries Consortium, about the main challenges in developing a European biobased industry
18 February 201417 February 2014 Outrage at Commission’s decision Greens threaten Commission with censure over GM crop
17 February 201417 February 2014 MEPs want binding 2030 goals for CO2 emissions, renewables and energy efficiency Mandatory targets by 2030: a 40% cut in CO2 emissions, a 30% target for renewable energy and a 40% target for energy efficiency
14 February 201413 February 2014 DBFZ beteiligt sich an EU-Forschungsvorhaben zu Verwertungsmöglichkeiten von Glycerin Forschungsvorhaben "Glycerol Biorefinery Approach for the Production of High Quality Products of Industrial Value (GRAIL)" gestartet
“Bio-based Material of the Year 2014” Innovation award presented to QMilch (Germany) at the 7th International Conference on Bio-based Materials
