31 March 202118 June 2021 Emballator Innovation Center is testing new bio-based material A bio-based material made from lignin, a residual product from Scandinavian woods, is being tested at Emballator Innovation Center for packagings
26 March 202118 June 2021 BBI JU flagship projects: how new sustainable business models are boosting the bio-based industries across Europe With 11 flagship first-of-their-kind biorefineries funded across Europe, BBI JU is demonstrating the essential role of bio-based industries in the green recovery of Europe
HELM U.S. Corporation and Viridis Chemical Announce Global Marketing Partnership HELM will immediately assume the exclusive responsibility for global sales, marketing and logistics management for both of Viridis Chemical’s products
25 March 202118 June 2021 Expert knowledge is required – nova needs you! The bio-based shares are based on expert knowledge and help us quantify the bioeconomic activities in various industries
24 March 202118 June 2021 BASF strengthens its position in bio-surfactants for Personal Care, Home Care and Industrial Formulators with two distinct partnerships BASF has recently signed two distinct partnerships agreements to expand its global leading position in the bio-based surfactants and actives market
10 March 20219 March 2021 PHA maker Bio-On’s assets up for auction A court in Italy has set an auction date for May 5 with a minimum bid of $114.5 million
2 March 202123 February 2021 Braskem launched Dansko’s new line of EVA clogs made with I’m Green biopolymer The Kane clog is the first Dansko product to be made with over 50% of Braskem's carbon negative I'm greenTM bio-based EVA
12 February 20219 February 2021 BEMIS Associates Partners with DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products to Launch First Sewfree® Product Made From Renewable Material Bio-Based Sewfree® adhesive features a low modulus and better recovery and is designed to be used where soft hand, high bond strength and ability to mold are required
11 February 20219 September 2021 Commercial CCU Plant using LanzaTech Technology Receives RSB Advanced Products Certification Carbon Recycling Facility leads the way in production of sustainable materials with world leading certification
12 January 20218 January 2021 Salt-Tolerant Bacteria With An Appetite For Sludge Make Biodegradable Plastics In a new study, Texas A&M University researchers have uncovered an efficient way to use leftover sludge to make biodegradable plastics
5 January 20213 January 2021 New Research Reveals Massive Market Potential Exists for Plant-Based Products and Packaging Majority of Consumers Receptive to Products and Packaging Made from Plants
18 December 202017 December 2020 Gleistein switches its entire portfolio of products made with Dyneema® to bio-based Dyneema® fibres World’s first rope manufacturer to take this step towards a more sustainable future
7 December 202015 December 2020 Versalis: agreement with AlphaBio Control for the production of bio-based herbicides and biocides The commercialization of the two product lines will be launched in Italy in the early months of 2021
1 December 202028 November 2020 An exclusive interview with Mercedes Alonso, Executive VP Neste In this long exclusive interview, Mercedes Alonso talks about Neste, the circular bioeconomy and the green recovery after the Covid19
26 November 202018 November 2020 Bacteria use task division when breaking down plastic DSMZ researchers outline mechanisms of marine bacterial communities degrading plastic materials
25 November 202018 November 2020 Lombard Odier launches Natural Capital strategy The high-conviction portfolio of 40-50 companies explicitly focuses on the hotbed of innovation in publicly listed, small to mid-sized companies in North America, Europe and Asia
Researcher develops flexible PLA that withstands boiling water First success: a prototype PLA cup that is transparent, extremely tough and does not shrink when filled with boiling water
24 November 202017 November 2020 Cucumber Peels for Ecofriendly Food Packaging Are you throwing away the cucumber peels after preparing your salad? You may soon have them back in your kitchen as the eco-friendly packaging material for food items
Bioo launches biological battery that feeds on soil and uses plants to produce electricity Installed underground, Bioo Panel visually fits into the landscape of any yard, garden or park and constantly produces electricity during day and night, regardless of weather conditions
19 November 202011 May 2022 The World’s First Compostable Marker Barrel composed of biodegradable plastic, the nibs and cartridges made of natural fibers, and the non-toxic (even edible) ink
18 November 202016 November 2020 European Bioeconomy University brings together bioeconomy studies from different sectors The courses seek to expand students’ ideas and experiences of what the European bioeconomy in different sectors is, and what it can be in the future
17 November 20209 November 2020 Neste and LG Chem building a strategic partnership to drive the polymers and chemicals industry transformation towards a circular bioeconomy LG Chem will start replacing fossil feedstock commonly used in the manufacturing of polymers and chemicals with Neste Renewable Hydrocarbons in the upcoming months
16 November 20209 November 2020 Biomolekülsynthese ohne Biochemie: Wie organische Moleküle im Weltraum entstehen können Präbiotische Synthese von Brenztraubensäure entdeckt
13 November 20209 November 2020 Neste to acquire Bunge’s refinery plant in Rotterdam to increase raw material pretreatment capacity for the production of renewable products The refinery plant is located next to Neste’s existing biorefinery and it consists of a pretreatment facility, tank farm, jetties and has a pipeline connection to Neste’s site
11 November 20209 September 2021 Alice Potts makes bioplastic face shields from food waste Designer Alice Potts combined food waste with flowers from London parks to create a series of bioplastic face shields for the NGV Triennial
5 November 20204 November 2020 Are new food and biomass technologies more sustainable? A Review The new nova paper #14 gives an overview on the status and sustainability assessments of new food and biomass technologies such as organic farming, insect protein, artificial meat, precision agriculture, vertical urban farming and improved plant varieties
28 October 202022 October 2020 Arkema has successfully placed its inaugural Green Bond This plant is designed with state-of-the-art technology in order to maximize its efficiency and minimize its environmental impact
14 October 202011 October 2020 Joint action for bio-based industries: EIB, European Commission and ECBF Management GmbH launch circular bioeconomy fund with a target size of €250 million The ECBF reached its first closing with €82 million to provide financing to innovative growth-stage companies and projects
13 October 202011 October 2020 Naturalmat offers organic bed products made from latex and coconut husk Tremlett and Tindall launched Naturalmat with the aim of using only raw materials that were natural, sustainable and, where possible, certified organic
1 October 202017 December 2024 The future of the chemical and plastics industry: Renewable Carbon nova-Institute publishes a comprehensive background paper on renewable carbon: definition, strategy, measures and potential
24 September 202017 December 2024 World market leaders take climate protection seriously: New initiative to replace fossil with renewable carbon wants to change the foundation of the chemical industry Companies looking for sustainable chemical and material solutions are welcome to join and profit from the support of the initiative
21 September 202017 September 2020 Absolut Rolls Out 2,000 Paper Bottle Prototypes The Absolut Company (TAC) says they are rolling out 2,000 paper bottle prototypes as part of the Paper Bottle Company initiative
8 September 2020 Results of seven years of market research published Three online surveys on green premium for bio-based products and one in-depth consumer study, published now for the first time
7 September 2020 Bioeconomy worth 2.4 trillion EUR to the European economy as bio-based industries mark sizeable jump in turnover and bio-based share of chemicals reaches record high of 15% Latest version of nova-Institute's market report for BIC "European Bioeconomy in Figures" covers the whole period from 2008 to 2017
2 September 20209 September 2021 Chemical industry on the pathway to renewable carbon This summer the first survey on renewable carbon in the chemical industry was conducted. 20 to 25% of the carbon supply is already renewable
12 August 202010 August 2020 “Today there are biocomposites for practically every application” In the first part of the interview Dr. Asta Partanen describes how she assesses the future market development for biocomposites and where the growth drivers lie
31 July 20203 August 2020 Due to high demand, the summer promotion is extended for the last time until the end of August: Summer promotion: 30% discount on all market and trend studies on the bio-based economy The latest market report “Commercialisation updates on bio-based building blocks” has been updated to include the immediate effects of the corona crisis.
20 July 20209 July 2020 Top 10 Slide Guides of 2020 so far The Digest brings you the hottest Top 10 slide guides so far from this crazy year
6 July 202029 June 2020 Disposable Gloves Made of Bioplastics Protection With a Clear Environmental Conscience
2 July 202026 June 2020 Rethink Plastic Alliance et al launch policy brief on plastic-to-fuels ahead of EC meeting on revised Renewable Energy Directive Environmental group Rethink Plastic Alliance has led the launch of a policy brief entitled “Recycled Carbon Fuels in the Renewable Energy Directive”
1 July 202026 June 2020 Neste and Jokey collaborate to develop the market for rigid packaging from renewable and recycled materials Target to develop the market for rigid packaging from sustainable renewable and recycled materials for food and non-food applications
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
10 June 20208 June 2020 Finding new bio-based products from lignin could help shift from plastics Lignin, a basic component of almost any plant that grows, is a promising resource to make the shift in Europe's manufacturing industry happen
2 June 20201 June 2020 P&G, BioBridges call for Bio-based solutions Under a collaboration with the EU-funded Biobridges project, Procter and Gamble (P&G) is launching a call for innovative circular and bio-based solutions
22 May 202019 May 2020 Procter & Gamble and Cargill collaborate to bring nature-powered innovation, fueling the future for more sustainable products The collaboration leverages P&G’s award-winning technology and Cargill’s bioindustrial expertise to deliver greener alternatives in the personal care space
19 May 202014 May 2020 Stora Enso and Cordenka partner to develop bio-based carbon fiber materials The co-development is driven by the need for high performance carbon fiber in transportation, construction and power generation
28 April 202027 April 2020 Biodegradability of microcapsules To what extent are modified biobased microcapsules still biodegradable? A team of researchers at the Fraunhofer IAP is focusing on this question
14 April 20208 April 2020 Agriculture and bioeconomy: EIB approves €700 million of financing under the Investment Plan for Europe amid coronavirus pandemic Financing is guaranteed by the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI) and will help make the sector more resilient in light of Covid-19