9 October 20148 October 2014 Advanced biofuels industry calls the European Parliament to take firm action on ILUC directive proposal Chances and challenges for advanced biofuels
8 October 20147 October 2014 Growing your home – Sustainability at its best! Sustainable allrounder with features of high-performance fibres
Grow your own house – Nachhaltige Materialien wie Flachs und Hanf sind gefragt im Baubereich Nachhaltige Alleskönner mit Eigenschaften von Hochleistungsfasern
7 October 20146 October 2014 Monsanto warning on negative effects of growing its genetically engineered soybean “Intacta” Unintended effects might be favourable to the spread of pest insects
6 October 20143 October 2014 Cellulosics and the EU: chasing higher rates, yields, and more value from lignin EU-scene is lively and well — greatly cheered by news of POET-DSM and Beta Renewables, openings at Abengoa Bioenergy and DuPont
EU continues to run an ecological deficit, says new Living Planet Report Tackling CO2 emissions will significantly reduce its Ecological Footprint
1 October 201430 September 2014 Agriculture alliance calls on the EU to boost innovation and jobs Eleven EU-level associations presented their joint declaration at the European Parliament
30 September 201429 September 2014 Lufthansa conducts first European scheduled flight using sugar-based biofuel Memorandum of Understanding signed with JatroSolutions GmbH on the cultivation of jatropha
25 September 201424 September 2014 Biokunststoffe fördern ein ressourceneffizientes Europa 9. European Bioplastics Konferenz mit vielseitigem Programm 2014
Bioplastics – driving a resource efficient Europe 9th European Bioplastics Conference – Programme out now!
9 September 20148 September 2014 Biolubricants – A Global Market Overview Study including hydraulic fluids, metalworking fluids, chainsaw lubricants, mold release agents, gear oils, two-stroke engine oils and greases
4 September 20143 September 2014 Europe biofuels consumption declines for the first time EurObserv'ER releases annual Biofuels Barometer report
26 August 201425 August 2014 ASA urges action on pending biotech approvals for nine soybean products in letters to USTR, EU Commission Groups complained that no authorizations have been issued since November 2013
Irish scientists aim to use seaweed to sustainably create bioplastics Right now, the production of these materials requires food stuffs like corn, wheat, sugar beets, and sugar cane
EU-Forschungsnetzwerk im Bereich Forst und Holz fördert 23 Projekte WoodWisdom-Net+: 4. Aufruf zur Beteiligung an Forschungsarbeit erfolgreich durchgeführt
22 August 201421 August 2014 Weizen, Mais und Soja – Nahrung trotz Spekulation billiger Lediglich „in einzelnen Sektoren kann es in der Europäischen Union zu Marktdruck kommen."
15 August 201414 August 2014 USDA says it will protect sugar in trade negotiations USDA is required to operate the program within the parameters designed by Congress
13 August 201412 August 2014 CORDIS Express: Biodiversity – our natural wealth Almost 25% of European animal species are at risk of extinction, and most ecosystems are degraded
6 August 20145 August 2014 PE suppliers go after oxo-biodegradable technology in Mexico Parliament had been asked to comment on a proposal by the commission to ban or tax free-issue shopper bags in the EU
Harnessing biotechnology for a more sustainable economy Peder Holk Nielsen, president and CEO of Novozymes, speaking at the EuroScience Open Forum (ESOF) 2014 in Copenhagen
1 August 20141 August 2014 Nationale Umsetzung der Gemeinsamen Agrarpolitik Bundeskabinett bringt weitere Gesetzesänderungen auf den Weg
30 July 201429 July 2014 Organic farming has grown rapidly, says EU The organic farming sector has grown rapidly over the past ten years, to about 500,000 new hectares every year, according to EU statistics
28 July 201426 July 2014 The ‘green economy’ can encourage jobs and innovation – study EU target to cut greenhouse gases by 80-95 % of 1990 levels by 2050 will not be possible by solely relying on incremental efficiency gains
Achieving natural cosmetics with the power of enzymes A EUR 7 million EU-funded project has been launched with the intention of replacing chemical cosmetic production techniques with eco-friendly alternatives
22 July 201421 July 2014 „Welthunger auf bestehenden Ackerflächen stillen, Schäden für Fauna und Flora verringern“ DBU fordert Nachhaltigkeitsstandards für Landwirtschaft – Keine Lösung ohne technischen Fortschritt
The economic benefits of sustainable forestry in the Mediterranean region EU-funded project MENFRI: Mediterranean region needs more research, education and innovation in order to sustainably generate products and services that contribute to local economies
18 July 201418 July 2014 EU-Vorhaben “KACELLE” entwickelt neue Technologien zur Bioethanolproduktion aus Stroh Ethanol auf Basis von Lignocellulose: Anlagenbau zur kommerziellen Produktion in Dänemark gestartet
16 July 201415 July 2014 Erste Ausschreibungen bei europäischer Bioökonomie-Initiative Mit den ersten öffentlichen Ausschreibungen ist am 9. Juli 2014 das erste groß angelegte Public-Private-Partnership zur Bioökonomie in Europa gestartet - Die ersten 150 Mio. Euro des Milliarden-Budgets stehen damit zur Verfügung
Green sky thinking: Can the world grow enough jet fuel? Future aviation needs sustainable fuels, lightweight composite materials to bring fuel consumption down
15 July 201414 July 2014 Biorefineries present ‘historic opportunity’ to regenerate rural Europe The development of local biorefineries can 'completely reverse' the decline in rural EU communities, writes Rob Vierhout
11 July 201411 July 2014 EU and Industry Partners launch €3.7 Billion investments in the renewable Bio-based Economy Bio-based Industries collaboration to use Europe's untapped biomass and wastes as feedstock to make fossil-free and greener everyday products
9 July 20148 July 2014 Exclusive interview with Nathalie Moll, EuropaBio At EFIB to shape the European bioeconomy
8 July 20148 July 2014 Sustainability energized by green tires LANXESS high-performance rubbers offering numerous advantages on the road
Campaign highlights biodiversity cost of plastic bags The 3rd July marked the International Bag Free Day, but most of the world continues to use light-weight plastic bags, deemed the most harmful to the environment
4 July 20144 July 2014 A new biodegradable product for environmentally friendly crops Agrobiofilm® may be a viable substitute for conventional mulch
1 July 201430 June 2014 UPM BioVerno wins EU Sustainable Energy Europe Award Company recognized for using residue of their own pulp production as innovative resource for the production of advanced biofuels
Turning Urban Waste into Bioplastic Bacteria possible key to produce useful bioplastics from the gasification of urban waste
Qualms over France’s move to ban plastic bags The French government wants to ban single-use plastic bags by 2016, years ahead of a European directive. But replacing them with biodegradable packaging makes it equally problematic, EurActiv France reports.
27 June 201426 June 2014 Industrie setzt auf Bioenergie der zweiten Generation 22. European Biomass Conference zeigte Engagement der Industrie trotz politischer Hürden auf
26 June 201425 June 2014 Weltmarktführer: EU steigt zum größten Agrarlebensmittel-Exporteur auf Die EU schlägt die USA aus dem Feld. Die europäischen Länder verzeichnen 2013 große Zuwächse bei der Ausfuhr von Agrarprodukten - und werden damit zum Weltmarktführer
23 June 201422 June 2014 US wants ‘science’ to settle GMO debate in trade deal with EU EU retailers hardly stock any GM food because of widespread consumer resistance
20 June 201418 June 2014 Biofuels debate continues, despite EU agreement EU energy ministers agreed to a 7% cap on the fuels for use in transport
European Union agrees a deal to limit production of food-based biofuels Compromise supported by ministers on Friday includes a 0.5 percent non-binding target for next-generation biofuels
18 June 201417 June 2014 Jeffrey Sachs: We need a sixth wave of sustainable and green technologies 'We have the know-how, technology and the urgent need to do it so let's do it.'
Ireland imports 84% of its biofuel, a far cry from self-sufficiency To meet binding EU transport targets, Ireland imported 126 million litres of biofuel in 2013 – some 84% of the total 150m litres used here last year
17 June 201417 June 2014 EU to allow member countries to decide policies on GM crops European Council reaching political agreement on 12 June 2014 towards allowing Member States to restrict or ban GMO cultivation in their territory
16 June 201415 June 2014 Abkehr von wissenschaftlicher Objektivität als Entscheidungsgrundlage ist falsche Politik Ohne Weitblick: DIB kritisiert die vom EU-Umweltministerrat ermöglichten nationalen Anbauverbote
12 June 201411 June 2014 The sustainable sourcing of materials is crucial to the circular economy Joint call made by ACE, Unilever and WWF for “the EU to develop ambitious principles and standards"
11 June 201410 June 2014 BUGWORKERS project successfully produces competitive PHB Material fully meets the requirements in terms of processability, dimensional accuracy and performance
