19 May 201717 May 2017 EU opens door to Canada’s dirty oil EU’s decision to change the way in classifying tar sands fuel is good news for Canadian exports and bad news for the environment
18 April 201712 April 2017 Bioökonomie: Chancen, Herausforderungen und Konfliktpotentiale Wie lässt sich ein Rohstoffwandel von fossilen zu biologischen (erneuerbaren) Kohlenstoffquellen erreichen?
29 March 201727 March 2017 New Report by Intesa Sanpaolo: in EU5 the bioeconomy is worth €1.22 trillion Italy's bioeconomy has significant prospects of growth, thanks to the presence of a core team of players
21 March 201718 March 2017 MEPs pave the way for bioplastics in vote on waste legislation The vote of the Members of Parliament recognises the contributions of bioplastics to the EU circular economy
20 March 201718 March 2017 MIRACLES “Multi-product Integrated bioRefinery of Algae: from Carbon dioxide and Light Energy to high-value Specialties Release of 6th Newsletter aiming at updating stakeholders on the progress and results of the project
15 March 201714 March 2017 #BIO2017: A Peek at Pavilions | European Commission The buzz words in Brussels right now are breakthrough, inclusion, and flexibility, as the European Commission touts big innovations underway throughout Europe
10 March 20178 March 2017 New Method Allows Identification of Suitable Marginal Lands for Sustainable Biomass Production Spanish researchers exploring giant weed as tolerant to salinity of soils
3 March 20171 March 2017 EU climate laws ‘cost paper recyclers 40% of their profits’ Sylvain Lhôte (CEPI) said that EU climate and energy policy had placed a huge burden on his sector
1 March 201727 February 2017 Loaded terms in the bioeconomy It is up to Parliamentarians and the member states to change the course the Commission has embarked on
15 February 201713 February 2017 European Circular Economy Action Plan – How fared its first year? It has been just over a year since the European Commission announced its Action Plan on the Circular Economy. A lot has been proposed in the months since
9 February 20177 February 2017 Composite Materials from Renewable Biomaterials Launch of the European Research Project LIBRE, with the Participation of the ITCF
3 February 20171 February 2017 What does the UK’s Industrial Strategy mean for the Bioeconomy? Following the UK's Industrial Strategy Green Paper, where does the Bioeconomy fit in?
30 January 201726 January 2017 BIOSKOH working to fulfil Biorefinery vision BioBased Industries Joint Undertaking to build a first of its kind commercial-scale second generation biorefinery in Europe
26 January 201724 January 2017 France adopts its national bioeconomy strategy An interview with Antoine Peeters, IAR
12 January 201710 January 2017 Kick-off €2.1 million European project InDIRECT by Biobased Industries Joint Undertaking (BBI-JU) Contribution to European milestone ‘Manage waste as a resource’ by efficiently converting diverse organic waste into marketable protein, lipids and chitin using insects
10 January 20179 September 2021 Finding the next generation of carbon – “flue gases become feedstock” New half a million Euro EU project 'CarbonNext' to be running for two years
9 January 20174 January 2017 November-December – The Liquid Continent Mediterranean bioeconomy able to build a new bridge between the North and South rims
25 November 201624 November 2016 The End Of Biotechnology As We Know It Big challenges are waiting for science und industry according to the European Summit of Industrial Biotechnology 2016 in Graz/Austria
23 November 201621 November 2016 Find the bio-based product for your procurement needs Open-Bio project launches database showcasing bio-based products for public procurement – Bio-based product suppliers are invited to join the database
10 November 20168 November 2016 Was ist die Bioökonomie und wozu brauchen wir sie? Partner für die Kommunikation zur biobasierten Wirtschaft gesucht! Im Projekt BioCannDo wird ein EU-weites Netzwerk für den gesellschaftlichen Dialog zur Bioökonomie aufgebaut
9 November 20167 November 2016 Bioenergy: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly New research by BirdLife and Transport & Environment coming up with some alarming conclusions
26 October 201627 October 2016 Urgent need for a reasonable regulation of cannabidiol (CBD) in food, cosmetics, as herbal natural medicine and as medicinal product The European Industrial Hemp Association (EIHA) published a position paper to overcome the patchwork of CBD-regulation in the European Union
GBEV becomes Flanders Biobased Valley! Ghent Bio-Economy Valley continues to support the development of the Flemish biobased economy as Flanders Biobased Valley
25 October 201620 October 2016 Concern as Senate leans toward labeling wood-fired power plants as carbon neutral Scientists concerned that well-intentioned legislation could promote deforestation in the U.S. and elsewhere
14 October 201613 October 2016 First bioplastic made from surplus whey New PHB biodegradable packaging tailored to the needs of cheese-makers products
Eco-friendly and fully bio-based: new challenge for toys Toy makers globally moving towards ambitions to leave a positive impact on the planet
EU and India cooperate on kick-starting bioeconomy A strategic action plan, roadmap, summer schools, short-term research exchanges and project twinning initiatives... these are just some of the activities carried out by an EU-funded project to help researchers in India and the EU boost the sustainable bio-based economy
13 October 201612 October 2016 Bio4Products: Creating sustainable resources for the process industry Dutch research project will bring unique blend of organisations and expertise in collaboration
11 October 201610 October 2016 BIOrescue: Valorising mushroom compost to create innovative bio-based products Multidisciplinary project partners to develop new biorefinery process for the conversion of mushroom compost into innovative bio-based products
6 October 20165 October 2016 Energy Union and Climate Action: Driving Europe’s transition to a low-carbon economy The Commission today presents a package of measures to accelerate the transition to low-carbon emissions in all sectors of the economy in Europe
5 October 20161 October 2016 EuropaBio: New study shows industrial biotech set to drive jobs and growth creation in the EU 'Where the EU is seeking technologies, industrial biotech is delivering on all levels'
Industrial biotech employment to triple to 1.5 million in the EU by 2030: new report New EuropaBio study was launched in the European Parliament as part of celebrating European Biotech Week
29 September 20169 September 2021 Towards more efficient CO2 capture NABPIL project focusing on Polymeric ionic Liquids with significant sorption efficiency
Auf der Suche nach Wegen zur wirkungsvolleren CO2-Abscheidung Projekt NABPIL entdeckt polymere ionische Flüssigkeiten als Medium mit hoher Sorbtionsleistung
19 September 201615 September 2016 France bans disposable plastic tableware Plastic disposable items such as goblets, coffee cups, plates and cutlery have to be at least 50 percent organic
The problem with vanilla After vowing to go natural, food brands face a shortage of the favored flavor
How toymakers are taking the lead on bio-based plastics Green Dot’s Terratek wood-plastic composites combine wood and recycled plastic in a small pellet form for injection molding
9 September 20167 September 2016 Biomass-Based Diesel Mandates and Trade Trends around the World EU member states engage in a very low amount of international trade in biofuels currently
8 September 20166 September 2016 Sustainable carriers made of corrugated board are set to replace plastic bags in the future “WellBag” is also available in a range of versions and sizes, from a mini shopper for accessories to an XL design for fashion and clothing shops
Nachhaltige Tragetasche aus Wellpappe ersetzt künftig Plastiktüten „WellBag“ gibt es in verschiedenen Varianten und Größen, vom Mini-Shopper für Accessoires bis hin zur XL-Version für Mode- und Bekleidungsgeschäfte
7 September 20165 September 2016 Demonstration project started for the conversion of woody biomass to chemicals By a consortium of 14 European companies using EU funding under the Horizon 2020 program
23 August 20169 September 2016 Europe Aims to Close Loophole on Wood Energy New report from European officials acknowledges the environmental impacts of their growing reliance on wood energy
19 August 201615 February 2018 Growing A Bioeconomy — Flanders To Produce Fossil-Free Fuels, Chemicals, And Products Flanders region of Belgium to be transformed into a European center hub of a new biobased economic activity
12 August 201611 August 2016 HyMedPoly project targets drug-free antibacterial hybrid biopolymers for medical applications HyMedPoly aims to develop new therapies based on biomedical drug-free antibacterial polymers and inorganic materials for drug-free antibacterial hybrid biopolymers for infections
5 August 20164 August 2016 Out now: CASCADES – Study on the optimised cascading use of wood The most comprehensive study on cascading use of wood including material flows, barriers and potential measures
29 July 201628 July 2016 The EU offers strong support for the realization of the Kemi biofuel refinery EUR 88.5 million of NER 300 investment subsidies to advance the project significantly
25 July 201622 July 2016 Policy: Five cornerstones of a global bioeconomy Conflicting national priorities make it hard to align bioeconomy policies to meet the UN Sustainable Development Goals on a global scale
7 July 20166 July 2016 CAP: The challenges ahead The facts about the CAP 2014-2020 - Infographics in English, French, German and Spanish
27 June 201624 June 2016 Rubber from Russian dandelions: a serious European alternative to rubber tree plantations DRIVE4EU project focusing on development of a successful production chain