31 January 201730 January 2017 In Italy starts the first edition of the first Master in Bioeconomy in the Circular economy The Master’s program in the Circular Economy (Biocirce) offers an extensive training program for professionals interested in working within the bio-based goods
24 January 201720 January 2017 Industry endorses plan to recycle 70% of plastic packaging globally New report outlines how a solution could be reached
19 January 201717 January 2017 Paris bans non-bio plastic bags in supermarkets Only compostable biosourced bags as well as paper and cotton bags for primary packaging are going to be allowed
18 January 201715 January 2017 Global Biodegradable Polymers Market 2017-2021 According to Technavio analysts latest report, the global biodegradable polymers market can look forward to growth at a CAGR of 21.1% over the next five years
9 January 20174 January 2017 November-December – The Liquid Continent Mediterranean bioeconomy able to build a new bridge between the North and South rims
9 December 20167 December 2016 Christophe Schilling talks to Il Bioeconomista An exclusive interview with the CEO of Genomatica
7 December 20165 December 2016 Rethinking Plastics – Einblicke in die Biokunststoffmaterialien der Zukunft 11. European Bioplastics Konferenz in Berlin zieht 300 Experten aus aller Welt an
‘Rethinking Plastics’ – Insights into the bioplastic materials of the future 11th European Bioplastics Conference in Berlin attracts 300 experts from around the world
23 November 201621 November 2016 Finally Italy has its own bioeconomy strategy New strategy will be published on the web site for an open public consultation
21 November 201617 November 2016 Ceresana: Neue “Marktstudie Biokunststoffe” Mit "grünen" Kunststoffen wurde im Jahr 2015 ein Umsatz von mehr als 2,6 Milliarden US-Dollar erwirtschaftet
12 October 201610 October 2016 Supporting Catia Bastioli. The bioeconomy is democracy In the industrial world the resistance to the development of the bioeconomy is huge
10 October 20168 October 2016 Opening of the World’s First Industrial Scale Plant for the Production of Butanediol via Fermentation of Renewable Raw Materials The Mater-Biotech plant in Bottrighe (Rovigo) will be the world’s first industrial plant dedicated to the production of bio-butanediol (BDO)
8 October 20166 October 2016 Ginkgo Bioworks and Genomatica forge alliance to accelerate commercialization of more sustainable high-volume chemicals Delivers the full package to chemical producers to cost-effectively make many mainstream chemicals
5 October 201626 September 2016 IFIB 2016: Sustainability is the single largest business opportunity of this generation The use of biological resources by the chemical industry does not simply depend on economic reasons
30 September 201628 September 2016 New Bio Plastics and Resins Some highlights of the more significant developments in the biopolymer and plastics sector in the past year
16 September 201614 September 2016 Mater-Bi caters to the needs of Milan’s schoolchildren Replacing traditional plastic by Mater-Bi in the catering and hospitality sector can greatly simplify waste management processes
17 August 20169 September 2021 50 Hot Bio-Based Companies, 50 Quick Takes Which goals and projects should be considered top-priority in the coming years besides solar, wind and hydro-based companies in regards to upgrading biomass?
29 July 201628 July 2016 BioQED project welcomes two new partners Itaconix and VLCI are involved in the development of latex polymers from alkyl itaconates and other formulations
14 July 201613 July 2016 Novamont and the Barbier Group sign deal to develop new bag for fruits and vegetables from renewable resources, suitable for home composting Ma-Ter-Bio (the bag for planet Earth) as alternative to traditional non-biodegradable, non-compostable plastics packaging
1 July 201621 June 2016 Novamont’s bio-based butanediol plant will be on stream by the next September The plant of Bottrighe di Adria will be the first facility in the world capable of producing butanediol (BDO) directly from sugars (30 thousand tons yearly)
28 June 201627 June 2016 New Plastics Economy initiative launched by Ellen MacArthur Foundation New report provides the first comprehensive vision of a global circular plastics economy
15 June 201614 June 2016 Novamont wins the EUBIA Award 2016 for her contribution to the development of green chemistry Company demonstrated an high effort in supporting biomass development
3 June 20162 June 2016 86 Millionen Europäer verwenden den Biokunststoff MATER-BI zur Sammlung von Bioabfall Novamont präsentiert kompostierbare Tüten aus biologisch abbaubaren Werkstoffen auf der IFAT
New Compostable Mater-Bi Fruit and Vegetable Bags with High Renewable Content Ready for EU-Markets In 2017, fruit and vegetable bags in French supermarkets will have to be "home compostable"
25 April 201621 April 2016 Aethic first to use new clear MATER-BI packaging film New material to debut with Aethic’s next production run of sunscreens and face creams
19 April 201614 April 2016 Catia Bastioli talks to Il Bioeconomista. An exclusive interview with the Ceo of Novamont Exclusive interview with the Chief Executive Officer of Novamont before the 4th EU Bioeconomy Stakeholders’ Conference
13 April 20167 April 2016 The hidden economic benefits of banning plastic bags With its incremental ban on single-use plastic bags, the French government has given a substantial boost to the country’s organic plastics companies
Plastiktütenverbot stärkt heimische Unternehmen Die französische Regierung fördert Hersteller biobasierter Kunststoffe, indem sie schrittweise Einwegplastiktüten verbietet
8 March 201611 March 2016 A tribute to the 8 women who have distinguished themselves in the bioeconomy in 2015 International Women’s Day
3 March 201625 February 2016 From Upstream to Downstream, the importance of the Value Chain Plant Based Summit shows optimism surrounding the commercialisation of renewable chemicals
24 February 201623 February 2016 Commercial Biorefineries in Europe Conventional biofuels plants and pulp and paper mills not considered
16 February 201611 February 2016 Quinoa repackaged into backyard compostable pouches Alter Eco switches to a “Gone4Good” backyard-compostable stand-up pouch made from non-GMO, plant-based materials
11 January 20168 January 2016 3D-Druck: C.A.R.M.E.N.-Netzwerk stiftet Christbaumkugeln für den Papst Firma Novamont verschönert den Oberpfälzer Christbaum auf dem Petersplatz
4 December 20151 December 2015 Weltgipfel zur Bioökonomie: Nachhaltigkeit auf dem Prüfstand Wie lässt sich eine nachhaltige Bioökonomie international etablieren und welche Innovationsstrategien werden in verschiedenen Ländern verfolgt?
23 November 201514 December 2015 Bioplastics Market is Projected to Reach $30.8 Billion, Globally, by 2020 Rigid plastic application to account for more than 40% of the market revenue
20 November 201519 November 2015 Pushing the Limits of Technology, Recognizing the Limits of Natural Resources Interview with Catia Bastioli (Novamont)
18 November 201516 November 2015 Even an Espresso can support the bioeconomy and circular economy We can now drink our espresso and support the bioeconomy and circular economy, thanks to a wholly biodegradable and compostable coffee capsule for espresso machines
11 November 201511 November 2015 Final Programme Released: Microplastic conference in Cologne from 23-24 November 2015 +++ Final programme released +++ Already 130 participants +++ Just 14 days left +++
Bioplastics are key to unlock Europe’s potential for a ressource-efficient economy 10th European Bioplastics Conference in Berlin attracts more than 350 experts from around the world
EU: Biokunststoffe sind Schlüsseltechnologie für eine ressourcen-effiziente Wirtschaft 10. European Bioplastics Konferenz zieht mehr als 350 Experten aus aller Welt an
28 October 201526 October 2015 Claudio De Scalzi, Ceo of Eni, said to look for a partner for chemical division Versalis Aconfirmation of the will of the Italian oil giant to back away from chemistry
26 October 201521 October 2015 Bioeconomy: An Investment of 1 Euro Today Will Reap 10 Euro in 2025 A proposal to relaunch the European economy: To get started some 400 billion euro are available in the European Fund, 315 in the Juncker Plan, and another 3.7 from public-private partnerships
2 October 20151 October 2015 The Digest’s 2015 Guide to Italy in the Advanced Bioeconomy The key takeaways - the mandates and national targets - the key producers - process technology R&D - feedstock & supply chain development
21 September 201518 September 2015 Global and China Biodegradable Plastics Industry Report, 2014-2018 Biodegradable plastics industry policies are expected to be launched soon, thus stimulating China’s demand for biodegradable plastics swiftly
17 September 201515 September 2015 New corporate image for the Novamont group New brand design representing the idea of a perpetual drive towards excellence in research, planet Earth and regeneration
17 August 201514 August 2015 Sardinian thistles play key role in bioplastics "We don't take land away from agriculture, instead we try to give value to land that agriculture has lost"
Biologisch abbaubar: Biokunststoff aus Sardinien "Wir nehmen der Landwirtschaft keine Fläche weg, wir versuchen dem Land den Wert zu geben, den es in der Landwirtschaft verloren hat."
3 July 20152 July 2015 European Bioplastics elects new Board – François de Bie confirmed as Chairman European Bioplastics (EUBP) is pleased to announce that the new Board has been elected by the General Assembly of EUBP members on 24 June 2015 to serve a two-year term
European Bioplastics wählt neuen Vorstand – François de Bie im Amt des Vorsitzenden bestätigt Die Mitgliederversammlung von European Bioplastics (EUBP) hat am 24. Juni 2015 den neuen Vorstand des Verbandes auf zwei Jahre gewählt
22 June 201519 June 2015 Genomatica Advances the Commercial Readiness of Biomass Feedstocks for Chemicals Boosts potential for bioprocess plants worldwide; details published in DOE report
Final Programme Released: Microplastic conference in Cologne from 23-24 November 2015
