15 January 201515 January 2015 UFOP: EU-Biokraftstoffpolitik – Bestandssicherung nach 2020 Unions-Vorsitzender Vogel fordert eine „iLUC-freie“ Basismenge von 7%
12 January 20159 September 2021 Flexible Methan-Produktion aus Strom und Biomasse KIT und DVGW setzen Pilotanlage DemoSNG zunächst in Schweden ein
10 December 20149 December 2014 Deal reached on new rules allowing flexibility for EU countries to ban GMO crops Agreement says, member states have to ensure that GMO crops do not contaminate other products, particular attention to preventing cross-border contamination
2 December 20141 December 2014 Ex-Tory MP entangled in EU plastic bag lobbying row Symphony Environmental Technologies accused to orchestrate an EU blocking minority against her bag ban in the EU Council
27 November 201426 November 2014 EU Gesetzgebung zu Kunststofftüten bereitet Weg für kompostierbare Alternative Als „äußerst problematisch“ stuft MdEP Auken ‘oxo-bioabbaubare’ Kunststofftüten ein
EU approves law reducing plastic bag use by 50% in 2019 PlasticsEurope states it “would be in favor of regulating oxo-degradable plastics”
25 November 201424 November 2014 Promising biobased alternatives for substances of very high concern Study by Wageningen UR Food & Biobased Research showing safe alternatives, for instance from sustainable renewable raw materials
EU: Übereinkunft der EU-Abgeordneten mit der italienischen Ratspräsidentschaft zur Reduzierung von Kunststofftütenmüll Gute Nachrichten für die Umwelt und alle Europäer, die auf eine ambitionierte Regelung gewartet hatten
24 November 201421 November 2014 Netherlands West Brabant: Firmer bet on biobased economy Sugar Union and Green Chemistry Campus to make bioplastics from sugar beet
14 November 201413 November 2014 Innovative textile Materialien zur Förderung der Algenzucht in der EU AT~SEA-Projekt entwickelt neue textile Materialien für schwimmende Seegras-Farmen
Innovative textiles to boost EU seaweed farming AT~SEA projects' new textiles can help create a multi-billion euro industry in Europe
12 November 201411 November 2014 nova-Institute: “It’s time for a change and a new start” for the EU bioeconomy Existing framework does not create sufficient market pull for implementing innovative, bio-based technologies
7 November 20146 November 2014 UFOP worried that EU is pushing to eliminate biofuels incentives Association claiming initial targets for reduction of GHG emissions in the transport sector
UFOP: EU-Regierungschefs bremsen weitere Dekarbonisierung des Verkehrssektors aus Nachhaltigkeitszertifizierung ein Auslaufmodell?
4 November 20143 November 2014 Critics respond to study claiming poor GHG performance of cellulosic biofuels GCR notifying that using corn crop residue to make ethanol under some conditions can generate more greenhouse gases than gasoline
3 November 20141 November 2014 Europe focuses on social acceptance of the Biobased Economy Commissioner Van Meijl working on analysis framework focused on social consequences of the Biobased Economy
31 October 201430 October 2014 Marine littering and bioplastics – what is the true status quo? European Bioplastics demanding development of a measurable standard on marine biodegradation
29 October 201428 October 2014 Advanced networking report Biobased Economy Meeting even was number two of the trending topics on Twitter in the Netherlands
28 October 201427 October 2014 Industrial sugar: major opportunities for North-western Europe Suiker Unie to become one main stakeholder in development of a new green chemical industry
27 October 201424 October 2014 Umfrage zum Status der Bioökonomie in Deutschland und Europa Umfrage für Stakeholder der Bioökonomie - um Ihre Meinung in höheren politischen Ebenen einzubringen!
21 October 201420 October 2014 Seizing the opportunity of a new agricultural economy Impact of Europe’s biorefineries extends way beyond farming
Italy pushes ahead with ‘next generation’ biofuels from waste World's first commercial scale plant making fuel from straw opened in Italy last year
16 October 201415 October 2014 European Starch Industry Association becomes Starch Europe New brand name more clearly to reflect the represented industry
15 October 201415 October 2014 Implementation of the Nagoya Protocol represents a milestone on the global sustainable development agenda Fair and equitable sharing of benefits, conservation of biological diversity and the sustainable use of its components - the three main objectives of the CBD
Internationaler Vertrag gegen Biopiraterie tritt in Kraft Kommerzielles Potenzial der biologischen Vielfalt durch Erforschung der genetischen Ressourcen in Zukunft besser nutzen
14 October 201413 October 2014 German rapeseed damaged by bugs after EU insecticide ban: farmers Overall level of damage still unclear, but insect damage to plant roots could make rapeseed more vulnerable to frost damage
The European Bioeconomy: making the concept a reality European Bioeconomy Observatory marking the progress to become European Bioeconomy Strategy a reality
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
