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26 March 202422 March 2024

Greener ingredients for paints and coatings – The PERFECOAT webinar series continues! 

8 April 2024, 13.00-14.00 CET, online

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nova-Experts introduced: Nicolas Hark

Economy and Policy

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The US plans a biomass supply chain for Biden’s biomanufacturing push

New report identifies the US’ raw material potential as well as bottlenecks to scaling the bioeconomy, including the regulation and infrastructure needed to get biomass flowing into industry

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25 March 202422 March 2024

Renewable Materials Conference: Six Innovations Nominated and Final Program Available

Three bio-based innovations from Germany and from Sweden, two CCU innovations from Denmark and Hungary and one advanced plastic recycling technology from Canada are nominated for the “Renewable Material of the Year 2024” innovation award

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nova Session on Sustainability Certification – a Solid Basis for Reliable Green Claims

16 May 2024; 13:00-16:00h CET, Virtual Event

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Strengthening the EU’s bioeconomy strategy with four policy recommendations

From policy briefs to social media campaigns, PROMICON points the way to a sustainable bio-based economy

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5 Eco-friendly Swaps You Can Make to Replace Single-Use Plastics

USDA Rural Development bulletin helping find biobased alternatives to reduce the number of single-use plastics we rely on day to day

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Ecoboard: use of agricultural wastes

Boards made from agricultural wastes, are they achievable? Often, mdf and chipboard are made from wood. But Ecoboard has a different approach: it uses agricultural wastes

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Can Biocement Help the Air Force Build New Runways in the Pacific?

Innovative biomanufacturing process, where naturally-occurring bacteria convert road salt and an organic compound called urea into biocement

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22 March 202421 March 2024

Bright Future of Cellulose Fibres in Textiles, Hygiene, Construction and Packaging – Conference Shows Top-Innovations

“Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year 2024” award: DITF & VRETENA win with “The straw flexi-dress: design meets sustainability” against strong competition

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Mycelium can help us avoid packaging waste

Research project "Integrated material, process and product development methodology for product life-cycle optimized mycelium-based packaging products as part of circular economy" (MycelCycle) launches - 1.3 Million Euro Funding from VolkswagenStiftung

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NGOs raise concerns: Bioeconomy leads to further ecosystem exploitation

New statement from almost 70 Organisations raises serious concerns over the growing reliance on biomass and biofuels as a response to the climate crisis

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Exploring the development and applications of sustainable natural fiber composites: A review from a nanoscale perspective

This paper first reviews the hierarchical structures of natural fibers, mainly wood and bamboo fibers, highlighting their relationship with mechanical and thermal properties

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21 March 202415 March 2024

Minister McConalogue and Minister Muir launch €9 million funding call under the Shared Island Bioeconomy Demonstration Initiative

The ‘Shared Island Bioeconomy Demonstration Initiative’ will pilot and demonstrate the bioeconomy in action across the island of Ireland, as a key objective of the Bioeconomy Action Plan 2023-2025

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USDA Releases Latest Economic Impact Report on Bioeconomy

The report’s findings span seven major sectors representing the bioeconomy and each report seeks to address seven important aspects of the bioeconomy’s contributions

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Irish bioeconomy foregrounds commercialisation, not just innovation

Even in these early stages, Ireland’s bioeconomy policy has already been distinguished by an emphasis on scaling and marketing biobased products

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National Biobased Products Day reminds us of the importance of biotech

Switching to biobased products can help reduce waste and greenhouse gas emissions. In addition, compostable biobased items help boost soil health and water quality

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USDA: Biobased products contributed $489 billion to the U.S. economy in 2021, up from $464 billion in 2020

As part of USDA’s activities to honor National Biobased Products Day, the Department has released two reports and announced a major investment in Oregon State University’s Global Hemp Innovation Center

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USDA Outlines Vision to Strengthen the American Bioeconomy through a More Resilient Biomass Supply Chain

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today released a plan that will boost biomass supply chain resiliency for domestic biobased product manufacturing, while also advancing environmental sustainability and market opportunities for small and mid-sized producers

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20 March 202414 March 2024

traceless announces production site in Hamburg

The first industrial production site will be in Hamburg, Germany. The former building of the traditional bakery 'Backhaus Wedemann' will be maintained as the founders want the construction stay in the stock

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Sappi North America and Biophilica Partner to Launch the First Plastic-Free Leather Alternative of Its Kind

Treekind® is one of the only 100% biobased leather alternatives with an authentic look and feel

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Syngenta and Lavie Bio announce partnership to discover and develop novel bio-insecticide

Agreement reinforces both companies’ commitment to developing and bringing innovative biological solutions to farmers

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19 March 202419 March 2024

BioReCer’s Policy Brief Advocates for Valorisation and Use of Organic Residues to Drive European Bioeconomy

BioReCer's recommendations urge policymakers to prioritise the utilisation of sustainable organic residues to reduce reliance on fossil feedstocks and mitigate associated greenhouse gas emissions

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Industrial food processing residues and wastes as high-value feedstocks

NNFCC has undertaken several projects looking at biomass feedstock availability in the UK, with a particular focus on industrial food processing residues and wastes in many cases

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The Bioeconomy 500 for 2024 Includes Advanced Biofuels USA Executive Director and Board Members

The Bioeconomy 500 honors scientists, engineers, policy makers, financiers, project developers, feedstock pioneers, offtakers, advocates and supply-chain and distribution partners

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15 March 20243 April 2024

EU-funded project PYSOLO: Website launched!

PYSOLO – Making use of concentrated solar power for biomass pyrolysis: new paths for a climate-neutral Europe

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Collaboration between BRAIN Biotech and AMSilk: Protein engineering successfully improves structural proteins for performance materials

Both companies pursue a common strategic goal: of building a more sustainable future through bio-based solutions in the textile industry

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UBQ Materials and Plastribution Seal Distribution Partnership to Accelerate Sustainable Materials Transformation

New Agreement Will Establish UBQ’s Presence in UK and Ireland, Enabling Companies to Measurably Improve Products’ Sustainability Through UBQ’s Materials Portfolio

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Four perspectives on how Europe can scale its bioeconomy

Only high volume substitutes at reasonable cost can set biobased products on a course to cutting petrochemicals, but the industry is still far from this position

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14 March 202411 March 2024

Eco-Products Launches Veridian™ Line to Address Composter Contamination Challenges

First-of-its-kind collection aligns with new labeling rules in Washington state and Colorado

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Adhesives from feathers

Feathers replace petroleum

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13 March 20248 March 2024

Breaking the Cost Barrier on Biomanufacturing

The Biden Administration has set a target of producing “at least 30% of the US chemical demand via sustainable and cost-effective biomanufacturing pathways” within 20 years

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12 March 20247 March 2024

Danimer Scientific Announces Successful Expansion of Rinnovo® Demonstration Plant Capacity

Newly completed demonstration plant capacity will accelerate partnership testing

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NENU2PHAR project: end of project after 42 months

After 42 months of dedicated effort and collaboration among 17 partners, we are proud to announce the successful conclusion of the project

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Syensqo expands its bio-based portfolio with a new MTM® epoxy prepreg

A composite material choice that responds to sustainability goals in automotive

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Does This Patent Signal a Turning Point in Sustainable Plastics?

The new US patent for a “lignin-based bioplastic material” is restrictive in its wording, but the process has potential to be far-reaching

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11 March 20246 March 2024

Current market study forecasts annual growth of 17% for bio-based polymers between 2023 and 2028. Demand from Asia and the USA in particular is driving growth, Europe is lagging behind

New report released on the global bio‑based polymer market 2023 – a deep and comprehensive insight into a dynamically growing market

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8 March 20247 March 2024

North Rhine-Westphalia government appoints Bioeconomy Council

Strengthen the region as a bioeconomy centre and analyse the opportunities – research, innovation and technology and development of a bio-based sustainable economy

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Current figures on the bioplastics market: IfBB presents “Biopolymers – facts and statistics 2023

Overview of current market-relevant and technical facts in the bioplastics sector, for example comparative market figures on individual materials, regions and applications, process routes, graphs on land use, resource and water consumption, diagrams on production capacities, geographical distribution and applications

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7 March 20244 March 2024

Chitosan: A bioplastics breakthrough

Upon seeing the potential in chitosan, The Moores Research Group from McGill's University in Canada developed a biodegradable polymer that is derived from chitin from green crabs

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1 March 202428 February 2024

Sway Unveils First Scalable Seaweed-Based Plastic Packaging Alternative, Following Close of $5M Seed Round

The California-based startup creating seaweed-based, home compostable replacements for plastic packaging, has revealed a breakthrough technology that will enable seaweed to replace flexible plastics at scale

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New PLA manufacturer in India

Balrampur Chini Mills (Kolkata, India) is set to venture into poly lactic acid (PLA) manufacturing with a new fully integrated facility

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Neste reports increased production of renewable diesel, SAF

Sales were impacted by the delayed ramp-up of Neste’s Singapore expansion and the Martinz joint venture in the U.S.

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29 February 20241 March 2024

Advancing Certification Schemes for Bio-based Feedstock – The BIORECER Project

In four case studies the project will test the assessment framework and additionally assesses novel value chains based on biological feedstocks

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CJ Biomaterials PHA-Based Polybag Makes Same-Day Delivery More Sustainable

South Korea-based health and beauty retailer CJ Olive Young will incorporate the new PHA-based bags into their same-day delivery service

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Policy recommendations published: How Biosolutions can strengthen Europe’s sustainability, resilience and competitiveness

The European Biosolutions Coalition held the first “European High-Level Summit on Biosolutions” in Brussels, gathering institutions, member states and industry to discuss how for Europe not to fall behind

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28 February 202423 February 2024

United Adds New Corporate Partners to Sustainable Flight Fund That Now Exceeds $200 Million

United customers play a role too, with more than 115,000 people contributing nearly $500,000 since February 2023

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Food-based aerogel recovers gold from e-waste

The protein sponge sucks up three times as much gold per gram as a typical activated carbon adsorbent

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27 February 202426 February 2024

Embark on a renewable carbon journey of targeted engagement with nova!

Participants gain access to the latest breakthroughs, engage with experts, and forge valuable connections to drive collaborative research and careers forward

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LG Chem and CJ CheilJedang Join Forces to Commercialize Bio-Nylon

LG Chem advances with CJ CheilJedang on a joint venture plant for bio-nylon (Bio-PA: Polyamide) to penetrate the eco-friendly market