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21 March 201618 March 2016

Producing spandex from agricultural byproducts? Welcome to the circular bio-economy

Farm 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 2016

Major scientific breakthrough with the creation of the first biological supercomputer

Researchers 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 funktioniert

Forschende des EU-finanzierten Projekts ABACUS haben ein Modell eines biologischen Superrechners geschaffen, das sowohl nachhaltig als auch höchst energieeffizient ist

2 March 201625 February 2016

Henri 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 2016

EU agricultural emissions: On the table

European Commission is working on reducing the impact of agriculture on global warming

23 February 201622 February 2016

From sawdust to petrol

Dutch researchers develop simultaneous extraction of lignin from wood, convert into chemicals

22 February 201616 February 2016

Dandelion Rubber TPO

Using alternative natural rubber in plastics

U.S. Groups Join Global Call to Remove Wood-based Biomass From European Union Renewable Energy Directive

Biomass Increases Carbon Pollution, Damages Land and Livelihoods in Communities Around Globe

19 February 201617 February 2016

Bioenergy is the weakest link in EU renewable energy policy

As 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 2016

Neuer Biotreibstoff für eine umweltfreundlichere zivile Luftfahrt

Große Fluggesellschaften wie Lufthansa, SAS und KLM wollen Treibstoff aus Leindotteröl beziehen

9 February 20168 February 2016

Anna 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 2016

Proposal for the assessment of new methods in plant breeding

International group of scientists calls for common sense in the application of high-precision genome-editing methods

Vorschlag zur Einstufung neuer Methoden in der Pflanzenzucht

Internationale Gruppe von Wissenschaftlern appelliert, neue gentechnische Züchtungsmethoden sinnvoll zu nutzen

3 February 201615 February 2018

Tecnalia develops legume protein-based films and coatings

By-products of the legume processing industry to be used as materials for agriculture, packaging and automotive applications

1 February 201629 January 2016

Erfolgreicher Auftakt für Bio-Ökonomie-Projekt

Grenzübergreifende Projektarbeit der Niederlande mit Niedersachsen breitgefächert angelaufen

29 January 201628 January 2016

Pflanzenbasiertes Enzym eröffnet EU-Industrie neue Möglichkeiten

In 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 industry

An EU-funded project has pioneered a new enzyme that will herald major benefits for the European chemicals industry

28 January 201627 January 2016

Oslo Airport first international hub worldwide to offer jet biofuel to all airlines

Lufthansa Group, SAS and KLM have already signed agreements to purchase the fuel

27 January 201626 January 2016

Bioplastic used for 3D printed façade new Europe Building in Amsterdam

The entrance façade designed by DUS architects is a true eye catcher

21 January 201620 January 2016

New report: In EU5 the bioeconomy is worth €1.27 trillion and employs 7 million people

Global look shows amount of worldwide exports related to bioeconomy in 2014

20 January 201619 January 2016

Bioeconomy in Europe

Global look shows considerable growth of products related to bioeconomy

Gnadenfrist für die Einweg-Plastiktüte in Frankreich

Ab dem 1.4.16 von den Supermarktkassen verbannt - Weitere Schritte geplant

19 January 201621 February 2018

EU project pioneers eco-innovative construction materials

Problems 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 2016

Algae: researchers move away from energy

High production costs, aggravated by low energy prices, redirect to other applications

Researchers deliver green plastics for food packaging

EU-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 2016

BA waste-to-jet fuel project fails to take off

Partnership with Solena Fuels has ended, lack of policy support

Biotechnologielösungen sorgen für umweltfreundlichere Kunststoffabfallverwertung

Wissenschaftler 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 recovery

By 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 YouTube

EnAlgae project has been working to develop the potential of algae in sustainable technologies

12 January 201611 January 2016

Neuartiger Prototypentrockner

Es wurden sowohl konventionelle Kunststoffe als auch Biokunststoffe wie PLA und PHB untersucht

18 December 20159 September 2021

Biomyths: Bioenergy carbon neutrality myth is a time bomb under proposed climate deal

New report exposes how large-scale bioenergy is being promoted as a replacement to some fossil fuels

17 December 20159 September 2021

Photanol prepares itself for the market

Fragrances and flavourings from cyanobacteria

16 December 201515 December 2015

EIB lends EUR 10 million to Jennewein Biotechnologie, a German producer of healthy sugars

Company to build a commercial scale production plant for complex human milk oligosaccharides

14 December 20159 September 2021

CO2 as raw material – topic at the Climate Summit

Greenhouse gas can be used in plastics manufacturing - Covestro leads model program of the European Union

CO2 als neuer Rohstoff Thema auf Klimagipfel

Treibhausgas lässt sich für Kunststoff-Herstellung verwenden / Covestro führt Vorzeigeprogramm der Europäischen Union

11 December 201510 December 2015

Erste Umweltproduktdeklaration für WPC

VHI erhält Verbands-EPD für Terrassendielen und Fassadenelemente aus WPC

10 December 20159 December 2015

Breeders’ rights, patents and genetic modification

TTIP could tip the balance towards patents what means a threat to innovation in the sector

9 December 20158 December 2015

War on Plastics Will Be Won With Trees, Stora Enso CEO Says

Europe’s biggest paper maker has declared war on plastics

Bio-aggregates sow the seeds for a revolution in building materials

ISOBIO project aims to develop construction materials with 50% lower embodied energy and carbon

8 December 20157 December 2015

European Commission delivers value: Circular Economy package recognises renewability and closes the loop

CEPI is looking forward to concrete actions in the field of bio-based products in the future

Webinar 1 – S2Biom computerised toolset testing

Delivery of sustainable supply of non-food biomass to support a “resource-efficient” Bioeconomy in Europe

Kreislaufwirtschaftspaket der EU-Kommission lässt Spielraum für ambitioniertere Pläne für die Bioökonomie und Biokunststoffe

European Bioplastics begrüßt den Entwurf und wird in den bevorstehenden Beratungen darstellen, wie biobasierte und biologisch abbaubare Materialien zu den ambitionierten Zielen beitragen können

Biobased SMEs in north Europe backed to tune of €70m

EU investment to create 320 jobs in the near future

7 December 20154 December 2015

Den Kreislauf schließen: Kommission verabschiedet ehrgeiziges neues Maßnahmenpaket zur Kreislaufwirtschaft, um die Wettbewerbsfähigkeit zu steigern, Arbeitsplätze zu schaffen und ein nachhaltiges Wachstum zu erreichen

Gesamter Lebenszyklus von Produktion und Verbrauch bis zur Abfallbewirtschaftung und dem Markt für Sekundärrohstoffe abgedeckt

Closing the loop: Commission adopts ambitious new Circular Economy Package to boost competitiveness, create jobs and generate sustainable growth

Full covering lifecycle from production and consumption to waste management and the market for secondary raw materials

Timmermans defends ambition of new Circular Economy package

New legislation is under heightened scrutiny, because Commission First Vice-President Frans Timmermans promised, the new package would be “more ambitious” than its predecessor

Commission’s Circular Economy Proposal leaves room for more ambitious actions on bio-industries such as bioplastics

European Bioplastics association looking forward to contributing to the forthcoming debate on how renewable and biodegradable materials can best fit into this vision

1 December 201530 November 2015

„Das nachwachsende Büro“ ist 2016 auf Tour

Mit ihrem Modell-Büro regt die FNR Vordenker und Modernisierer der öffentlichen Verwaltung zu einer nachhaltigen Beschaffung an

An interview with the “father” of EU bioeconomy

From niche to norm - Chris Patermann talks to Il Bioeconomista

30 November 201527 November 2015

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