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
7 February 20146 February 2014 Günstigeres Hochleistungsmaterial aus natürlichen Stoffen Ein Team mit Freiburger Wissenschaftlern entwickelt ein neues Verfahren zur Herstellung von Carbonfasern
Plastikmüll sinnvoll bekämpfen Einsatz von Biokunststoffen von Metabolix zur Abfallvermeidung in der Landwirtschaft
5 February 20144 February 2014 Food security hindered by seed market dominance, MEPs warn The EU seed market is dominated by a few large seed businesses rather than a diverse range of smaller companies, which has implications for the continent’s food security, says a report commissioned by European Parliament Green group
3 February 20141 February 2014 Sugar and starch producers cash in on bioplastics Food packaging boasts the largest share in the total plastics market and has the greatest opportunity in terms of volume sales, according to Rabobank
31 January 201431 January 2014 Unlikely bedfellows in biofuel debate Industry and green groups are furious about the European Commission's plan to scrap biofuel targets
27 January 201426 January 2014 More consumption not necessary for human well-being, says UN report Greater food system efficiency and curbs to the expansion of cropland are necessary to prevent the collapse of global ecosystems, says a report presented by the UN at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland
2030 climate and energy goals for a competitive, secure and low-carbon EU economy European Commission explains key points of the energy policy framework 2030
24 January 201423 January 2014 EU proposal sets renewable energy targets, ignores biofuels New clean energy and greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction objectives
Efficiency and renewables make Europe competitive, EU study says Savings were “still too low”, apparently indicating need for further renewable energy deployment
22 January 201421 January 2014 Neste Oil’s sustainability verification system approved by the European Commission Company's new, own system, to be a useful addition for verifying sustainability of renewable inputs, particularly waste and residue
Internationaler Agrarministergipfel in Berlin: 69 Staaten vereint im Kampf gegen weltweiten Hunger und Mangelernährung Friedrich: "Nur eine widerstandsfähige Landwirtschaft sichert Ernährung"
21 January 201420 January 2014 EU could cut emissions by 40 percent at moderate cost Upscaling greenhouse-gas emissions reduction from the current 20 percent by 2020 to 40 percent by 2030 would be likely to cost less than an additional 0.7 percent of economic activity
20 January 201417 January 2014 Plastic waste: Parliament sounds the alarm MEPs claiming ban of the most hazardous plastics, review of the current EU directive on packaging waste
EU Sees Rising Food Output by 2023 on Export and Biofuel Demand “Agricultural commodity prices are expected to stay firm over the medium term, supported by factors such as the growth in global food demand, the development of the biofuel sector and a low productivity growth,” the European Commission wrote
17 January 201416 January 2014 Plastikmüll: Parlament schlägt Alarm Abgeordnete fordern Verbot der gefährlichsten Plastikprodukte und Überarbeitung der Verpackungsrichtlinie
EU-Strategie gegen Kunststoffabfälle in der Umwelt EU-Parlament verabschiedet Bericht zu Kunststoffabfällen
16 January 201415 January 2014 Sustainability considerations for integrated biorefineries ‘Right’ policies will have to promote sustainable practices along the whole supply chain
New European Project to Develop a New 100% Compostable Material for Micro-irrigation Systems Four companies to explore a solution to manage the plastic and the green waste in a composting plant
14 January 201413 January 2014 Parliament, Commission set for clash over 2030 clean energy goals The European Parliament voted for three binding energy and climate targets in 2030 audaciously backing a 40% energy savings improvement
‘Meat Atlas’ sheds light on hidden costs of beef, pigmeat Europeans need to more aware of the little-known environmental and social cost of their high-meat diets, green campaigners said at the launch of their global ‘Meat Atlas’ report on Thursday (9 January)
Hinweise auf schädliche Wirkung von Bisphenol A-haltigen Kunststoffen Funktion und Regeneration von Schalterproteinen gestört - Bochumer und Wuppertaler Forscher untersuchen Effekte auf Enzyme
9 January 20148 January 2014 EU-Forschungsprojekt “Nano3Bio” startet Universität Münster koordiniert internationales Konsortium zur biotechnologischen Herstellung von Rohstoffen
8 January 20147 January 2014 Big EU guns fire for ‘crucial’ 2030 renewable targets Ministers from eight EU states - including Germany and France - have called on the European Commission to set “robust” renewable energy targets for 2030, in a break with an emerging consensus for one emissions-cutting goal alone
7 January 20146 January 2014 Environmental challenges keep industry on the alert – Biodegradables and plastic bag bans make headlines Recycling moves forward but players say full potential not reached
2 January 201431 December 2013 EU ministers reject reduction of arable biofuels Farmers and industry invested heavily after the EU agreed on the biofuels targets in 2006
23 December 201322 December 2013 Third BIO-TIC Workshop Identifies Negative Perception of Bio-Based Materials as Main Hurdle to the Development of IB in Spain New Business Models Need to be Developed to Promote Investments and Framework Building
Fourth BIO-TIC regional Workshop Analyzes Strengths and Weaknesses of IB in Finland to Find Cooperative Solutions to Overcome Obstacles Hampering Its Growth Participants Considered Feedstock Availability, Logistics and Technical Know-how as the Main Regional Strengths
16 December 201315 December 2013 Grüne Gentechnik: EU-Gericht kippt Zulassung von Amflora Ungarn sieht in der Stärke-Kartoffel Gefahr für Menschen, Tiere und Umwelt