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6 February 20173 February 2017

Novamont buys the remaining 22% of Mater-Biopolymer

Novamont has exercised its option to acquire the remaining 22% of the share capital of Mater-Biopolymer srl


1 February 201731 January 2017

VIDEO: Novamont introduces bio-BDO

Here’s a video briefly explaining in simple terms what BDO is about and how bio-BDO is processed


31 January 201727 January 2017

Deutsche Umwelthilfe kritisiert Umweltinitiative von Coca-Cola, Danone, Pepsi und Co. als Greenwashing

Initiative von Großunternehmen gegen Plastikmüll soll Aktionismus vortäuschen und wirksame Umweltgesetze verhindern


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."

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