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10 November 20227 November 2022

Design of biomass-based renewable materials for environmental remediation

Coupling bioremediation-capable bioagents and adsorptive media enable a partial treatment for environmental remediation where contaminant adsorption, enrichment, and degradation occur in the same space

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9 November 20227 November 2022

Stora Enso launches building solution for low carbon construction

The Sylva kit includes everything needed to create a modern, sustainable wood structure for low-carbon buildings

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New heart disease treatment could stem from daffodils

Initial findings suggest alkaloids from daffodils could prevent cardiovascular disorders

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8 November 20222 November 2022

UBC researcher creates wood-based alternative to single-use plastic

The film can be made into coffee bags or chip bags, pouches like pouches for cereal or frozen fruit, or protective wrap like bubble wrap or envelopes

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Calyxt produces plant-based squalene

The company says it is working with its infrastructure partner, Evologic Technologies, to optimise speed to achieve commercial-scale production of its plant-based squalene

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First structure overview shows performance of Flemish bioeconomy

For the first time, the numerous streams of renewable raw materials and processes in the Flemish economy have been mapped and their economic value for Flanders has been estimated

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Urban waste as opportunity for the bioplastic sector

Novamont and the Circular Biocarbon flagship project’s approach at the international Circular Week

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7 November 20222 November 2022

Renewable cellulose-based fillers

Empa and the Datwyler Schweiz AG collaborated as part of an Innosuisse project, and successfully developed a process that brought together the worlds of cellulose and rubbers

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World’s first plant-based medical grade face mask authorized under EUA by U.S. FDA

PADM Medical PRECISION ECO™ plant based procedural mask with earloops is the world's first plant based mask to receive EUA for use in medical and healthcare settings

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4 November 202231 October 2022

Pharmaceutical packaging: first compostable stick pack made of bio-based raw materials

The Novamont Mater-Bi bioplastic film is convincing the customers within an innovative, compostable packaging which contains more than 65% renewable resources

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Neoplants Bioengineers Houseplants to Remove Harmful Air Pollutants

Neoplants unveils the first generation of plants built to purify the air, Neo P1: designed and evolutionarily directed to remove harmful air pollutants

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From flower waste to bio-leather

One more of the projects on the Dornbirn Global Fiber Congress, where on the opening day the winners of the Young Scientist Award of Lenzing for innovative research work in the fiber and textile sector were awarded

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Eni considers the possibility of building a third bio-refinery in Livorno

Eni met with the president of Tuscany, Eugenio Giani, and the mayors of Livorno, Luca Salvetti, and Collesalvetti, Adelio Antolini, to confirm that the company is investigating the opportunity to build a new bio-refinery at Eni's industrial site in Livorno

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3 November 20221 April 2026

nova-experts (re-)introduced: Michael Carus

Founder of nova-Institute, Executive Manager of the Renewable Carbon Initiative and member of nova's "Renewable Feedstock" department

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LignoValue Pilot inaugurated

Several studies have identified biomass containing lignin (e.g. wood, grass, straw, corn straw) as the biomass of choice for the sustainable production of chemicals and especially so-called bio-aromatics

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Creating biomaterials from wool waste

The new 3d-printing project of Petra Garajová, co-founder of the start-up p2lab is investigating the chemical properties of wool fibers through extracting keratin and implementing it in the fabrication of new biomaterials

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Biorefineries – the engine of the bio-based economy

The European Union is investing billions of euros in biorefineries that can develop products based on organic materials and help decrease the bloc’s reliance on oil and gas

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2 November 20229 January 2023

Winter special – 20% discount on market and trend reports all around renewable carbon until 6th of January 2023

From advanced recycling technologies, over bio- and CO2-based chemicals, building blocks and polymers to specific polymer insights: Get the latest nova-Institute reports around renewable carbon markets for a special price

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Winterspecial – 20% Rabatt auf Markt- und Trendberichte rund um erneuerbaren Kohlenstoff bis zum 6. Januar 2023

Von fortschrittlichen Recycling-Technologien, über bio- und CO2-basierte Chemikalien, Bausteine und Polymere bis hin zu spezifischen Polymer-Einblicken: Sichern Sie sich die aktuellen Berichte des nova-Instituts rund um die Märkte für erneuerbaren Kohlenstoff zum Sonderpreis

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Bioplastics made of bacteria can reduce plastic waste in oceans

A team of scientists of the Nereid Biomaterials team, including Rochester biologist Anne S. Meyer, is developing bioplastics to degrade in oceans

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An interview with Kelly Smith, VP R&D DMC Biotech

“The crises, while tragic, created an opportunity to rethink security of supply in terms of where things are manufactured, and DMC is positioned to lead the change.” Kelly Smith, VP R&D at DMC Biotech talks with Il Bioeconomista

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31 October 20226 January 2023

Transparent wood could soon replace plastics

Published in the journal Science of The Total Environment, the Indian study said transparent wood reduced ecological impacts on the environment because of its renewable and biodegradable properties

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28 October 202225 October 2022

Topsoe to support first sustainable aviation fuel-production in Brazil

Topsoe’s hydroprocessing technology will allow the new biorefinery to produce the low-carbon fuels while at the same time recycling gases and liquids from the process for production of hydrogen

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27 October 202226 October 2022

Neste, Bugaboo, DSM Engineering Materials, and Fibrant partner to enable industry-first stroller portfolio made with bio-based materials

Used in the entire stroller line, the new material was developed by DSM Engineering Materials in collaboration with its partners Fibrant and Neste

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How are Bioplastics Made?

The IUPAC actually discourages the use of the term “bioplastic,” instead recommending scientists use the expression “biobased polymer”

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EU report flags ‘crucial role’ of bioeconomy for energy and food security

With Russia’s war in Ukraine, the European Commission is rediscovering the virtues of bioeconomy for the EU’s energy independence and food security. But it also acknowledges that trade-offs need to be addressed in order to avoid harming the environment

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The bioeconomy: doing more with less

In this report, EURACTIV takes stock of the EU’s decade-old bioeconomy strategy and looks at how it might evolve in the future

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26 October 202221 October 2022

Green energy transition will be cheap

A recent study claims that a rapid green energy transition will likely result in overall net savings of many trillions of dollars – even without accounting for climate damages or co-benefits of climate policy'

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WACKER Presents Additive Master Batches for Biodegradable Polyesters at K 2022

Available as VINNEX® LA 2540, VINNEX® LA 2640 and VINNEX® LA 8040, these products are pelletized polymer blends consisting of vinyl acetate-based polymer resins and polylactic acid

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Improved itaconic acid production by using synthetic biology

New metabolic pathway produces itaconic acid and enables the development of a microbial cell factory capable of producing itaconic acid in E. coli using low-cost raw materials

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Sustainable thermoplastic co-polyester elastomers

Sipol presents its new range of biobased high-performance thermoplastic co-polyester elastomers named Sipolprene S

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‘Biomass availability gap’ looms large over EU’s green bioeconomy

"Studies suggest that the gap between the potential demand for biomass and its sustainable supply can be as big as 40-70%" by 2050 depending on the scenarios, said to John Bell

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25 October 202220 October 2022

Living Lab for Sustainable 3D Printing: New Products from Renewable Raw and Residual Materials

Together with the Technical Universities in Chemnitz and Dresden, the new Living Lab SAMSax will proof, how a circular economy with renewable raw materials as well as local residues from industry and agriculture can be implemented in Saxony by using additive manufacturing

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Kelheim Fibres partners with TextileGenesis for more transparency in the textile chain

TextileGenesisTM uses blockchain technology to track and verify the use of sustainable fibres all the way from fibre to garment

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24 October 202219 October 2022

Novel bio-based polyester resin for the composite industry

Improvements are needed to provide cost-effective solutions with high biobased contents and high performance to respond to demanding applications for fibre reinforced polymer composites industry

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Bioplastics basics book now in 5 languages

Now in its third edition, the book written and published by Michael Thielen – Editor in Chief of bioplastics MAGAZINE – is available not just in English and German, but also in Chinese, French, and Spanish

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Accurately tracking how plastic biodegrades

Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed an approach to accurately record and fully track the biodegradation of plastics in soils

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First CBE JU call attracts 125 project proposals

The CBE JU Programme Office has received 125 project proposals by the 22 September deadline for the 2022 call

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20 October 202217 October 2022

New Light Weight PLA High Temperature 3D filament

The new Light Weight (LW) PLA High-Temperature 3D print filament was the result of a joint development with colorFabb

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Toray Develops ”Ultrasuede™ nu” using 100% Plant-based polyester for Headrest Covers of ANA Green Jet

All Nippon Airways Co., Ltd. (ANA), will adopt this developed material to the headrest covers in ANA Green Jet, the special aircraft from November this year

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19 October 202214 October 2022

How the Bioeconomy contributes to the European Green Deal

Delivering on the European Green Deal’s objectives and ensuring food security requires a strong bioeconomy

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Weed-killing plant-based foam shown to be as effective as herbicides

A plant-based foam mixed with hot water has worked as well as glyphosate weedkiller at removing weeds from olive groves and has also been used successfully in urban areas

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18 October 202212 October 2022

Sappi and Frankfurter Brett collaborate to expand use of Sappi Symbio

The benefits of Sappi Symbio include a natural look, a soft touch, high rigidity and strength together with a lower environmental footprint

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DITF are winners of the DNFI Innovation in Natural Fibres Award

The prize was awarded to Dr. Frank Hermanutz and Dr. Tanja Schneck, whose work 'PureCell - Natural fiber-reinforced composites based on pure cellulose' presents a single-variety composite material made of cellulose

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17 October 202211 October 2022

Rosenberger OSI switches to bio-based and biodegradable packaging

Cabling specialist focuses on sustainability

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EU Commission presents the findings of the EU Bioeconomy Strategy Progress Report

The high-level conference ‘The Bioeconomy – Enabling the European Green Deal in Challenging Times’ is taking place today in the Charlemagne building in Brussels

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14 October 202211 October 2022

Palsgaard and Korean PE film manufacturer collaborate to optimize the shelf-life, aesthetics, safety & sustainability of sensitive food packaging

Einar® 611 plant-based food-grade anti-fog additive prevents the condensation of moisture on the inside of film packaging at low concentration levels and improves the sustainability of PE film formulations

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GAIA BioMaterials launches a world first in packaging materials

The new Biodolomer® grade is presented at Scanpack

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Purdue Food Science receives $1.1 million grant to advance commercial soy-based products across US

Joint project to build the infrastructure and connectivity for small- and medium-scale processing of soy-based value-added products

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Ancient enzymes to improve the biodegradation of plastics

New research project will develop innovative bioplastic materials based on biocomponents with a programmed biodegradation for a twofold sustainable end-of-life scenario