9 December 20207 December 2020 The 10 Most Innovative Bioeconomy CEOs in 2020. Now choose the number 1 Now you can choose the most innovative CEO responding to the Il Bioeconomista survey
2 November 20209 September 2021 NNFCC joins 43 other signatories in open letter to UK government Signatories are calling for the immediate banning of plastics containing additives to degradation
29 October 202028 October 2020 New book: The man who invented the bioeconomy Bonaccorso did not write a book of denunciation, but the scenarios of that time are outlined with great clarity and wealth of detail
6 August 20203 August 2020 “B-Corp” certification for Novamont, making it also a “Benefit Corporation” With a score of 104, Novamont has become part of a global movement that is rewriting the way of doing business in the world
23 July 202021 July 2020 Conclusions of a study on compostable plastics and microplastics unsupported by data A new, heavenly cited study suggests that thin compostable plastic bags show very limited degradation and are a source of microplastics
8 July 202015 December 2020 BBI-JU Funguschain agrofilms from mushroom waste: a strategic tool for sustainable development 16 EU Partners of the new Project promote a model of sustainable agriculture based on the cascading use of vegetable raw materials
29 June 202026 June 2020 Introducing the NextFilm Line of new compostable packaging films SAES Coated Films uses its highly innovative proprietary technology to convert nextFilm into high-barrier compostable films
8 April 20203 April 2020 MATER-BI, the New Grade for Extrusion Coating Now Available In comparison with previous versions, the new grade offers an appreciable improvement in process stability, coating thicknesses and processing speed
Novamont: MATER-BI, die neue Klasse für die Extrusionsbeschichtung ist jetzt verfügbar Im Vergleich zu früheren Versionen eine deutliche Verbesserung der Prozessstabilität, der Beschichtungsdicken und der Verarbeitungsgeschwindigkeit
6 March 20203 March 2020 Bio-based solutions for a future-fit Europe – How can the bio-based sector contribute to EU Green Deal and to a zero-waste-europe? "Bio-based solutions for a future-fit Europe" conference gathered different stakeholders of the biobased sector to discuss and coordinate the future of the sector
21 February 202020 February 2020 MATER-BI Soil-biodegradable for Mulching Film, Certified for Organic Farming by AIAB A new milestone for organic farming and soil protection
19 February 202014 February 2020 Packaging of Fresh Produce: Novamont’s New MATER-BI Cling Film Is Now Available MATER-BI bioplastic cling film for the packaging of fresh produce can now be used with most packaging machines
17 February 202017 February 2020 Which measures could boost the European bio-based economy? The Independent Bio-Based Expert Group presents the results of an expert survey on the impact and implementation of measures and instruments to stimulate the bio-based economy
14 February 202013 February 2020 New market study predicts ‘green boom’ Bioplastics can be used in a growing number of application areas - most important sector for sales of bioplastics in 2018 was the packaging industry
13 February 202010 February 2020 Ceresana: Marktstudie prognostiziert weiteres Wachstum für Biokunststoffe In immer mehr Anwendungsgebieten können Biokunststoffe eingesetzt werden - wichtigste Absatzbranche war im Jahr 2018 die Verpackungsindustrie
10 February 20205 February 2020 Novamont – Serbian Government Agreement to Design the Circular Bioeconomy During the five-year collaboration, Novamont to design a model for the separate collection of urban and agricultural waste, collaboration may be extended to industrial investments
7 January 202019 December 2019 Global Starch-based bioplastics market by product type and by end-users/application Global Market Share, Forecast Data, In-Depth Analysis, And Detailed Overview, and Forecast, 2013 - 2026
Globaler ‘Biokunststoffe auf Stärkebasis’ Markt 2019 Biome Bioplastics, Innovia Films, Greenhome, Novamont S.P.A, NatureWorks LLC
12 December 20199 December 2019 European Bioplastics elects new Board with François de Bie as new Chairman Notable industry representatives aim to continous supporting the association up to a circular economy
European Bioplastics: Neuer Vorstand mit François de Bie als wiedergewähltem Vorsitzenden Namhafte Industrievertreter wollen die kontinuierliche Unterstützung des Verbandes zur Erreichung einer Kreislaufwirtschaft gewährleisten
29 November 201926 November 2019 Europe Bioplastics & Biopolymers Market Report (2014-2024) Market Size, Share, Price, Trend and Forecast
14 November 201911 November 2019 Novamont Starts Construction of a Demo Plant for the Production of Furandicarboxylic Acid A 10 million-euro investment with the support of Invitalia
7 November 20194 November 2019 Novamont: Neue Biokunststoffe für Obst- und Gemüsebeutel Unternehmen hat auf der K 2019 neue Mater-Bi-Arten für Obst- und Gemüsebeutel mit kompostierbaren 5-Schicht-Barrierefolien vorgestellt
6 November 201931 October 2019 Verbund kompostierbare Produkte e.V. mit neuem Vorstand – Peter Brunk zum Vorsitzenden gewählt Geschäftsführung bleibt unverändert in den Händen des 62-jährigen Michael von Ketteler, BASF SE, Büro Berlin
28 October 201923 October 2019 Novamont Bioplastics and Bio-based Produkts at K 2019 Among this year's innovations are new MATER-BI grades for fruit and vegetable bags with increased renewable material content and for compostable 5-layer barrier film
23 October 201918 October 2019 Novamont und Saes group kündigen eine technologische Partnerschaft für höchst innovative lösungen an Unternehmen kündigen Verpackungslösungen aus pflanzlichen Rohstoffen für zahlreiche Anwendungen an
Novamont and Saes Group Announce a Technological Partnership for Highly Innovative Solutions Companies unveil a range of compostable packaging solutions using raw materials of plant origin
22 October 201920 October 2019 Novamont increases MATER-BI® production to 150,000 tonnes The increased production capacity (+36%) to be provided by the plant in Patrica, Lazio
21 October 201916 October 2019 Novamont Named Winner of the 2019 Innovation in Bioplastics Award Plastics Industry Association recognizing Novamont's years of work in the development of sustainable polymers, within the Mater-Bi family of bioplastic polymers
28 August 201926 August 2019 AMR says global bioplastics market will reach $68.57 billion by 2024 While Europe is expected to maintain its lead status, AsiaPacific is expected to register the largest growth rate with a CAGR of 20.4% through 2024
10 July 20195 July 2019 Novamont’s Mater-Bi confirmed to be marine biodegradable University of Siena experts together with NEN researchers evaluated the ecotoxicity of Mater-Bi to marine organisms
9 July 20194 July 2019 Kemira to participate in the development of 100% bio-based chemicals for paper and cardboard production as part of an EU funded project In addition, the project aims to develop new means to improve production efficiency at pulp mills with higher utilization of wood biomass
5 July 201910 July 2019 Avantium awarded funding for ‘VEHICLE’ The consortium, coordinated by Avantium, works on developing 100% plant-based chemicals produced from renewable raw materials
27 May 201922 May 2019 Latest Global Bioplastics Packaging Market Report 2019 About Historical Development (2014-2018) and Estimated Forecast (2019-2025)
10 May 20198 May 2019 Biopolymer Coatings Market to exceed $1.3 Billion by 2024 Strict environmental regulations along with rise in focus towards green and recyclable products may stimulate industry growth
26 April 201920 April 2019 Global Bioplastics and Biopolymers Market Research Report 2019 Research report focuses on Bioplastics and Biopolymers volume and value at global level, regional level and company level during 2019-2025
Weltmarkt für Biokunststoffe und Biopolymere 2019: Beschränkungen, Nachfrage, Wachstum Von Arkema, BASF, Braskem, NatureWorks, Novamont Forschungsbericht zu Bioplastics und Biopolymers analysiert die Marktgrößenentwicklung von Biokunststoffen und Biopolymeren aus den Jahren 2019 bis 2025
1 April 201931 March 2019 New study: the market size of the Bioplastics will reach 3900 million dollars by 2023 The use of bioplastics reduces the consumption of petroleum feedstock’s and is preferred by consumers across the world as it is organic
19 March 201918 March 2019 Call for EU to stop subsidies for fossil fuels to help bio-based materials sector and the circular economy “Please stop all subsidies to fossil fuels. In 2016, €56 billion went from EU member states to fossil fuels.”
12 March 201911 March 2019 International Women’s day: a tribute to all women who are making the bioeconomy happen This year, as every year, for the International Women’s Day, we dedicate a tribute to all women who are making the bioeconomy happen all around the world
7 March 20196 March 2019 Global Bio Plastics Market 2019:- Braskem, NatureWorks, Novamont, BASF, Corbion, DSM, DuPont, Arkema, Kingfa, FKuR, Biome Industry Production, Trends, Sales, Supply, Demand, Analysis & Forecast to 2023
6 December 20189 December 2018 The 10 Most Innovative Bioeconomy CEOs in 2018 – Now choose the number 1 Il Bioeconomista has asked a panel of world bioeconomy experts to tell us the Chief Executive Officers that have stood out as the most innovative during the last year
26 November 201821 November 2018 Novamont and Gruppo CAP join forces to promote the circular economy The first of a series of potential projects are the ecodesign of microplastics for the cosmetics industry and the production of raw materials from wastewater
13 November 20188 November 2018 Bioeconomies aim to become a beating heart of local communities, both rural and urban Biobased industries, which currently account for 8% of the EU’s workforce, could create one million new green jobs by 2030
12 November 20187 November 2018 ‘A line in the sand’ – Ellen MacArthur Foundation launches New Plastics Economy Global Commitment to eliminate plastic waste at source Global Commitment aims to create ‘a new normal’ for plastic packaging
2 November 201829 October 2018 Novamont: Neue Biopolyester-Kapazitäten in Italien Kapazitäten des Mater-Biopolymer Origo-Bi konnten damit von 120.000 Tonnen auf nunmehr 150.000 Tonnen im Jahr gesteigert werden
24 October 201819 October 2018 Boosting the circular bioeconomy helps to meet UN Sustainable Development Goals Achieving our Sustainable Development Goals by 2030 requires a major overhaul in mindsets and behaviour, and new industrial partnerships
Novamont starts up again in Patrica, ensuring Jobs and Development The plant originated from reconversion of the former Mossi & Ghisolfi plant, which manufactured PET
16 October 201811 October 2018 Co-op UK and Novamont partner on replacement plastic shopping bags with compostable alternatives The new compostable bioplastic shopping bags are suitable for waste collection and domestic composting
11 October 20189 October 2018 With Novamont’s technology no need for microplastics in new cosmetic line Novamont technology, when used in cosmetics allow readily biodegradable ingredients can be produced with performance comparable to traditional microplastics