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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

21 June 201620 June 2016

A demo installation of a biobased, biodegradable and additivated mulching developed in Aitiip is starting this week

Life + Multibiosol project developing a biobased, biodegradable film and also improves soil properties

15 June 201613 June 2016

Synthetic Biotechnology enables sustainable production of bioactive natural substances

A new molecular toolkit for the de-novo design of bioactive agents

Synthetische Biotechnologie ermöglicht nachhaltige Produktion bioaktiver Naturstoffe

Wirkstoffe aus dem Baukasten

14 June 201613 June 2016

SC Delivers First BIC Annual Report

Comprehensive review of BIC’s priorities, activities and achievements

9 June 20168 June 2016

Bioeconomy Barometer: knowledge is at the basis of effective policy

LEI Wageningen UR developed an analysis framework to monitor the status of the Dutch bioeconomy

24 May 201619 May 2016

Wassup, EU? The Top 10 Trends in Europe’s Advanced Bioeconomy

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2 May 201628 April 2016

EU biofuels: A lost opportunity?

Globiom Study brings the high cost of contradictory policies it promotes into sharp focus

29 April 201628 April 2016

Borregaard: EU support for commercialisation of Exilva granted

Grant Agreement now approved and signed by the EU Commission

27 April 201621 April 2016

What do we do about palm oil?

Alternatives have been slow in coming, but alternatives there are of great promise

21 April 201619 April 2016

Circular economy: New Regulation to boost the use of organic and waste-based fertilisers

FAQs: The Commission presents first deliverable of Circular Economy Package with new rules on organic and waste-based fertilisers in the EU

Destructive biofuels and wood-based biomass out of next Renewable Energy Directive say 115 organisations to EU renewables consultation

EU intends industrial bioenergy, i.e. biofuels and wood-based biomass, to continue playing a major part in its new renewable energy strategy

20 April 201619 April 2016

Bioeconomy 2.0 will help lead the EU’s renewable revolution – with the right support

European Bioeconomy Alliance calls on the EU to lead a worldwide transition towards a renewable, low-carbon economy

The Bioeconomy: The Netherlands in Pole Position

Which three main measures Europe needs to foster the growth of the bioeconomy?

15 April 201614 April 2016

EU Algae stakeholders release Ground-Breaking agenda to develop the industry

The 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 May

One-day event to focus on validating interim results and recommendations

High strength wood-plastic composites recycled from construction and demolition wood waste

VTT have joined forces in the European H2020 project “HISER”

11 April 20167 April 2016

9th Intl Conference on Bio-based Materials – Day 1

Policy and markets, bio-based building blocks and biorefineries

8 April 20167 April 2016

Biologisch abbaubare und kompostierbare Kunststoffe schaffen Märkte und Perspektiven

In 2015 wurden 100.000 t verbraucht, Bedarf könnte auf über 300.000 t / Jahr 2020 steigen

23 March 201621 March 2019

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