24 September 2012 The future of sustainable packaging Exclusive interview with David Wiggins from Nestlé
31 August 20129 September 2021 NNFCC gives its top ten of Britain’s most progressive biofuel and biochemical companies The biotech-player overview in developing, featuring, processing advanced biofuel, biochemical production
31 July 2012 Automotive giants turn to bioplastics worldwide Manufacturers certainly interested to lightweight and cost-efficient materials those can further reduce the environmental burden
25 July 2012 Understanding new renewables banding vital to success New bands for bioenergy to provide the security needed by the industry to build a leading biomass-to-energy sector in the UK
11 July 2012 Policies must do more to support sustainable biomass NNFCC estimates growth in bioenergy and bioplastics markets will use some 130 million hectares of land until 2030
10 July 2012 The bioeconomy can shape the future of Europe’s economic and environmental wealth Policy makers and consumers will need support and guidance in the decisions to be taken
25 June 2012 Global Bio-based Chemicals Market Activity Overview Spreadsheet The overview covers sixty-five companies and forty-eight commodity chemicals
21 June 2012 Gevo win court battle over Butamax Butamax denied preliminary injunction in long standing court case with Gevo over enzymes used to make isobutanol, a drop-in biofuel and biochemical compound
6 June 2012 Leading brands join together to promote plant-based plastics The great PTC members put on their influence in order to reduce dependence on petroleum-based plastics
23 May 201218 January 2018 Future ambitions for a bio-based economy could test the amount of land sustainably available The role of bioenergy, biofuels and bio-based products in global land use change
18 May 2012 New CCC report says local authorities have crucial role to play in reducing carbon emissions Warning for local level – without concrete measures the national carbon emission targets cannot be achieved
14 May 2012 UK well positioned to lead the world on Algal Sustainability A new report by bioeconomy consultants NNFCC says that the UK can be an international leader in algal sustainability
2 May 2012 Understanding life cycle assessment is vital to the success of green businesses Illustrative case studies represents the political implications of the allocation procedure on several bio-based products within an LCA system
26 April 2012 Bioenergy could employ 50,000 in UK by 2020, says new NNFCC report A new report suggests that heat and power from biomass could deliver up to 50,000 jobs over the next eight years
17 April 2012 Dreamliner makes first transpacific flight using biofuel Japanese airline today became the first to fly over the pacific ocean using an aviation jet fuel made in part from sustainable biofuel
11 April 2012 Frontier deliver first wheat to Vivergo bioethanol plant First truckloads with wheat were delivered to UK's biggest new factory with the bio-fuel
5 April 2012 Biofuels part of the solution to tackling emissions from aviation & shipping, say Government advisers Sustainable biofuels will play an important role in reducing emissions over the forthcoming years
18 March 2012 Coca Cola reveal that running fleet on biogas could reduce costs as well as emissions Biogas fuelled vehicle reduce well-to-wheel greenhouse gas emissions by an estimated 50.3 per cent
13 March 2012 New nano-catalyst could be biggest bioplastic breakthrough in three decades Alternative to the current focus on carbohydrate or synthesis gas fermentation to alcohols and their dehydration to olefins
26 February 2012 The role of bioplastics in the European bioeconomy Efficient and sustainable ways as a future key role of the bioeconomy
23 January 2012 Interview with algal biofuel specialists Solazyme First US passenger flight with mixture of algae derived SolajetTM fuel started
17 January 2012 NNFCC publish map of UK bioenergy, biofuels and biomaterials facilities Free map provides new overview of the emerging biorenewables sector in the UK
10 January 2012 UK and Norway announce £2.2 million research programme on biochemicals High-value chemicals through industrial biotechnology and bio-refining
4 November 2011 Bio-based Plastics in the World Capacities, Production and Applications: Status Quo and Trends towards 2020
26 September 2011 Telles launch new Mirel bioplastic film grade The new Mirel™ P5001 film grade will be unveiled at this weeks PACK Expo exhibition in Las Vegas
8 September 2011 Worldwide production of biofuels reaches record high Biofuel production increased 17% in 2010 to reach all-time high of 105 billion litres
1 September 2011 Growth in biomass demand could lead to unsustainable land grabs Report says demand for wood may outstrip supply by 600% in some countries
16 August 2011 Supermarket giants Tesco drop oxo biodegradable bags UK supermarket chain moves to more environmentally-friendly alternatives
9 August 2011 Is “food versus fuel” legacy holding back biofuel progress? Science and Technology writer, Dr. Matthew Aylott, discusses the wider implications of the food v fuel debate at BusinessGreen.com
1 August 201117 February 2020 Lead Market Initiative signals new era for bio-based products LMI to support and focus on six important markets, involving policy instruments
19 July 2011 First EU sustainability schemes for biofuels get the go-ahead European Energy Commissioner Gunther Ottinger announces seven new voluntary schemes for reporting the sustainability of biofuels
31 May 2011 Compostable bioplastics set for big win at London Olympics Materials to be suitable for anaerobic digestion after they’ve been used
25 May 2011 NNFCC publish series of renewable chemicals factsheets Factsheets covering key renewable platform chemicals
14 April 2011 Landmark bioplastics deal for London 2012 Olympics suppliers All non-reusable and non-recyclable packaging must be compostable
8 March 2011 NNFCC reports on future of bioliquids Bioliquids must be used sustainably. Support should be given to applications which offer good GHG savings potential
7 March 2011 NNFCC conference opens debate on bio-based content "Linking Bio-Based Materials to Renewable Energy Production"
1 March 2011 Info FROPTOP News Bulletin February 2011 Highlights from brand owners, new PLA and succinic acid plants, and development of bio-based para-xylene and terephthalic acid
24 January 2011 Housing 2.0: Low-carbon buildings for the low-carbon age UK government invested £6.7m to build more than 300 homes based on 'The Renewable House' model
6 May 201025 July 2014 nova-Studie: Neubewertung der stofflichen Nutzung nachwachsender Rohstoffe Achtung: Langfassung jetzt kostenfrei zum Download!
nova Study: A new assessment of the material use of renewable raw materials Full version (german) can be downloaded now for free!
24 November 200911 January 2018 nova-Kongressbericht: UK setzt auf Biogas und nachwachsende Rohstoffe im Hausbau NNFCC-Jahreskongress in Leeds diskutierte aktuelle Zielsetzungen zur Biomassenutzung
nova-Studie: Neubewertung der stofflichen Nutzung nachwachsender Rohstoffe
