20 April 201618 April 2016The Bioeconomy: The Netherlands in Pole PositionWhich three main measures Europe needs to foster the growth of the bioeconomy?
15 April 201614 April 2016EU Algae stakeholders release Ground-Breaking agenda to develop the industryThe Conference “European Roadmap for an Algae-Based Industry” was successfully held on 6-8 April in the Algarve region of southern Portugal
13 April 201612 April 2016“Open-Bio Workshop” on EU Ecolabels to take place in Brussels in MayOne-day event to focus on validating interim results and recommendations
High strength wood-plastic composites recycled from construction and demolition wood wasteVTT have joined forces in the European H2020 project “HISER”
11 April 20167 April 20169th Intl Conference on Bio-based Materials – Day 1Policy and markets, bio-based building blocks and biorefineries
8 April 20167 April 2016Biologisch abbaubare und kompostierbare Kunststoffe schaffen Märkte und PerspektivenIn 2015 wurden 100.000 t verbraucht, Bedarf könnte auf über 300.000 t / Jahr 2020 steigen
23 March 201621 March 2019AVA-CO2 Launches A Research Project To Replace Carcinogenic Formaldehyde With Bio-based 5-HMFBiotechnology meeting Swiss' Science to help avoid environmental impact
Bioplastic Produced by BacteriaRWTH is coordinating a project for new recycling cycle of plastic waste
Bakterien produzieren BioplastikRWTH koordiniert Projekt für neuen Verwertungskreislauf von Plastikabfällen
21 March 201618 March 2016Producing spandex from agricultural byproducts? Welcome to the circular bio-economyFarm waste products such as maize leaves are being repurposed in novel and circular ways, and the European Union is among the many groups now taking note
8 March 20167 March 2016Major scientific breakthrough with the creation of the first biological supercomputerResearchers from the EU-funded ABACUS project have created a model biological supercomputer that is both sustainable and highly energy efficient
Wissenschaftlicher Durchbruch: Der erste biologische Supercomputer funktioniertForschende des EU-finanzierten Projekts ABACUS haben ein Modell eines biologischen Superrechners geschaffen, das sowohl nachhaltig als auch höchst energieeffizient ist
2 March 201625 February 2016Henri Colens, Braskem Europe: “At the moment biobased is seen as a niche alternative”Interview on raising public awareness and communicating the potential of the bioeconomy
26 February 201625 February 2016EU agricultural emissions: On the tableEuropean Commission is working on reducing the impact of agriculture on global warming
23 February 201622 February 2016From sawdust to petrolDutch researchers develop simultaneous extraction of lignin from wood, convert into chemicals
U.S. Groups Join Global Call to Remove Wood-based Biomass From European Union Renewable Energy DirectiveBiomass Increases Carbon Pollution, Damages Land and Livelihoods in Communities Around Globe
19 February 201617 February 2016Bioenergy is the weakest link in EU renewable energy policyAs the Commission closes it public consultation on the future of the EU’s renewable energy policies, their success greatly depends on the questionable sustainability of bioenergy
11 February 201610 February 2016Neuer Biotreibstoff für eine umweltfreundlichere zivile LuftfahrtGroße Fluggesellschaften wie Lufthansa, SAS und KLM wollen Treibstoff aus Leindotteröl beziehen
9 February 20168 February 2016Anna Rath, NexSteppe: “Outside of Brazil, EU has the most favorable policy for the bioeconomy.”Company to produce feedstocks tailored for biobased industries
4 February 20163 February 2016Proposal for the assessment of new methods in plant breedingInternational group of scientists calls for common sense in the application of high-precision genome-editing methods
Vorschlag zur Einstufung neuer Methoden in der PflanzenzuchtInternationale Gruppe von Wissenschaftlern appelliert, neue gentechnische Züchtungsmethoden sinnvoll zu nutzen
3 February 201615 February 2018Tecnalia develops legume protein-based films and coatingsBy-products of the legume processing industry to be used as materials for agriculture, packaging and automotive applications
1 February 201629 January 2016Erfolgreicher Auftakt für Bio-Ökonomie-ProjektGrenzübergreifende Projektarbeit der Niederlande mit Niedersachsen breitgefächert angelaufen
29 January 201628 January 2016Pflanzenbasiertes Enzym eröffnet EU-Industrie neue MöglichkeitenIn einem EU-finanzierten Projekt wurde ein neues Enzym entwickelt, das für die europäische Chemikalienindustrie enorme Vorteile bedeuten wird
Plant-based enzyme to provide new opportunities for EU industryAn EU-funded project has pioneered a new enzyme that will herald major benefits for the European chemicals industry
28 January 201627 January 2016Oslo Airport first international hub worldwide to offer jet biofuel to all airlinesLufthansa Group, SAS and KLM have already signed agreements to purchase the fuel
27 January 201626 January 2016Bioplastic used for 3D printed façade new Europe Building in AmsterdamThe entrance façade designed by DUS architects is a true eye catcher
21 January 201620 January 2016New report: In EU5 the bioeconomy is worth €1.27 trillion and employs 7 million peopleGlobal look shows amount of worldwide exports related to bioeconomy in 2014
20 January 201619 January 2016Bioeconomy in EuropeGlobal look shows considerable growth of products related to bioeconomy
Gnadenfrist für die Einweg-Plastiktüte in FrankreichAb dem 1.4.16 von den Supermarktkassen verbannt - Weitere Schritte geplant
19 January 201621 February 2018EU project pioneers eco-innovative construction materialsProblems relating to indoor air quality are important risk factors for human health. Indoor air quality is therefore a major concern, as today, people spend much of their time in buildings
18 January 201616 January 2016Algae: researchers move away from energyHigh production costs, aggravated by low energy prices, redirect to other applications
Researchers deliver green plastics for food packagingEU-funded researchers have adapted two biodegradable plastics made from crop waste for use as food packaging, laying the groundwork for Europe to become a global leader in the sector
15 January 201614 January 2016BA waste-to-jet fuel project fails to take offPartnership with Solena Fuels has ended, lack of policy support
Biotechnologielösungen sorgen für umweltfreundlichere KunststoffabfallverwertungWissenschaftler hoffen mithilfe von Bakterien Plastik abzubauen und damit Umweltschäden zu reduzieren und die Unternehmen durch neue Geschäftschancen im Abfallbereich zu beleben
Biotech solutions offer greener plastic waste recoveryBy using bacteria to break down plastics, scientists hope to reduce environmental damage and boost business by opening up new opportunities in waste
EnAlgae documentary launched on YouTubeEnAlgae project has been working to develop the potential of algae in sustainable technologies
12 January 201611 January 2016Neuartiger PrototypentrocknerEs wurden sowohl konventionelle Kunststoffe als auch Biokunststoffe wie PLA und PHB untersucht
18 December 20159 September 2021Biomyths: Bioenergy carbon neutrality myth is a time bomb under proposed climate dealNew report exposes how large-scale bioenergy is being promoted as a replacement to some fossil fuels
17 December 20159 September 2021Photanol prepares itself for the marketFragrances and flavourings from cyanobacteria
16 December 201515 December 2015EIB lends EUR 10 million to Jennewein Biotechnologie, a German producer of healthy sugarsCompany to build a commercial scale production plant for complex human milk oligosaccharides
14 December 20159 September 2021CO2 as raw material – topic at the Climate SummitGreenhouse gas can be used in plastics manufacturing - Covestro leads model program of the European Union
CO2 als neuer Rohstoff Thema auf KlimagipfelTreibhausgas lässt sich für Kunststoff-Herstellung verwenden / Covestro führt Vorzeigeprogramm der Europäischen Union
11 December 201510 December 2015Erste Umweltproduktdeklaration für WPCVHI erhält Verbands-EPD für Terrassendielen und Fassadenelemente aus WPC
10 December 20159 December 2015Breeders’ rights, patents and genetic modificationTTIP could tip the balance towards patents what means a threat to innovation in the sector
9 December 20158 December 2015War on Plastics Will Be Won With Trees, Stora Enso CEO SaysEurope’s biggest paper maker has declared war on plastics
Bio-aggregates sow the seeds for a revolution in building materialsISOBIO project aims to develop construction materials with 50% lower embodied energy and carbon
8 December 20157 December 2015European Commission delivers value: Circular Economy package recognises renewability and closes the loopCEPI is looking forward to concrete actions in the field of bio-based products in the future
Webinar 1 – S2Biom computerised toolset testingDelivery of sustainable supply of non-food biomass to support a “resource-efficient” Bioeconomy in Europe
