9 June 20224 June 2022 Lenzing boosts circularity and traceability through collaboration with UTEXBEL Together both firms to provide 80,000 prison personnel shirts for FPS Justice security guards using fabric with TENCEL™ branded lyocell fibers with REFIBRA™ technology
New EFI study launched – Maintaining and enhancing forest biodiversity in Europe Forest biodiversity is more than just a mixture of species, as it concerns gene pools, structural and functional diversity as well as scale aspects that range from a single tree to entire regions
Auramarine introduces methanol fuel supply system for marine engines Auramarine Ltd has invested in the development of one of the industry’s first methanol fuel supply units to meet the demand for methanol as a promising future fuel
Launch of covation biomaterials: delivering innovative, high-performance, bio-based materials at scale Covation biomaterials, a leading global company offering bio-based solutions, launched as an independent business, following the acquisition of dupont biomaterials by the huafon group
8 June 20224 June 2022 Scientists make plastic more degradable under UV light Scientists at Bath found that incorporating sugar units into polymers makes them more degradable when exposed to UV light
Why the EU’s Taxonomy Climate Delegated Act correctly lists bio-based plastics as “green investments” The Climate Delegated Act supplementing the Regulation clearly supports “plastics derived wholly or partially from renewable feedstock” as “substantially contributing to climate change mitigation”
Walki introduces a broad portfolio of recyclable materials for the growing frozen food segment Walki is answering to the growing demand for frozen food by expanding its portfolio of recyclable materials
Toward customizable timber, grown in a lab Researchers show they can control the properties of lab-grown plant material, which could enable the production of wood products with little waste
Bioeconomy strategy development in EU regions Overall, there are 359 bioeconomy-related strategies and 334 frameworks have been published. Of these 334, 324 are regional and 10 are multi-regional (e.g. cross-border, interregional or macroregional, mostly Interreg-funded) strategic frameworks
7 June 20224 June 2022 New artificial enzyme breaks down tough lignin Researchers from WSU and PNNL showed that their artificial enzyme succeeded in digesting lignin, which has stubbornly resisted previous attempts to develop it into an economically useful energy source
CJ BIO and NatureWorks Working Towards a Master Collaboration Agreement to Commercialize Novel Biopolymer Solutions Companies signed letter of intent to collaborate on creating advanced products based on Ingeo™ PLA and PHACT® PHA technologies to meet growing demand for sustainable materials across wide array of markets
Market-first home compostable wet food container G. Mondini to trial TIPA compostable films for paper-based food packaging
3 June 202227 May 2022 Insect Meat Loaf, Fertilizer Trees, and Mosquito-repelling Plants: Malabo Montpellier Panel Report Analyzes How Africa is Harnessing Nature toward Developing a Vibrant Bioeconomy Africa’s rich resources can allow it to leapfrog to a sustainable bioeconomy and achieve economic development and growth targets, argues new report from Malabo Montpellier Panel of experts
Tetra Pak tests an industry-first: a fibre-based barrier to replace the aluminium layer Breakthrough towards a fully renewable aseptic package, this innovative fibre-based material is reducing the carbon footprint and is making the packaging more recyclable
Cepi challenges ‘contradictory’ EU position on the paper industry’s decarbonisation and bioeconomy targets Cepi claims that some proposed changes to legislation will in fact undermine efforts to maintain forests as sustainable assets for the pulp and paper industry
LanzaTech, with the support of Danone, Discovers Method to Produce Sustainable PET Bottles from Captured Carbon Proof of concept for direct production of monoethylene glycol (MEG), a key building block in sustainable PET production, completed at lab scale
2 June 202225 May 2022 Cognac packaging: A. De Fussigny innovates with flax bottle The brand hopes that other wine and spirits players will also adopt the 'Green Gen Bottle' made by the French start-up Green Gen Technologies from locally sourced flax fibers and biosourced resin
PHA and PLA partnerships PLA’s market size is expected to almost double to 800 ktpa by 2026 with 4-7 new PLA plants being built
Research Team Advances Biological Alternative to Producing Common Petrochemical A Genetic Sequence Allows Photosynthetic Organisms To Stably Produce Ethylene
1 June 20221 June 2022 nova Experts (re-)introduced: Jutta Millich, M.A. Humanities Senior Relationship Manager · Conference Partnering · Communication
Bioenergy: important step towards protecting forests & food security taken by the EU Environment Committee There is a real danger that the positive work of the ENVI committee could be reversed, and BirdLife Europe will continue to bring awareness of the issues with bioenergy all along the process
Sustainable bag based on sugar beet pulp wins at EUROSAC Grand Prix Together, Cosun Beet Company, Novidon and Crown Van Gelder developed the sustainable Crown Native sugar beet paper, which was then printed and made into bags by Fiorini and used by DLF
New antibiotic alternatives from soil bacteria University of Ulm researchers have shown that it is biotechnologically possible to produce a highly effective antimicrobial peptide using the industrial platform organism Corynebacterium glutamicum
Wood conservation The companies Foreco and Accsys are using different technologies of wood conservation and strengthening without harmful environmental effects
31 May 202230 May 2022 Norske Skog Saugbrugs pens biocomposite plant and signs long-term customer agreement Norske Skog's biocomposite product CEBICO is a more sustainable alternative to plastic, which can be included in furniture, packaging and car interiors, among other things
30 May 202223 May 2022 SK chemicals begins the mass production and supply of eco-friendly biopolyol (PO3G) Adopted as an eco-friendly interior material by Hyundai Motor Company
Green Deal: New proposals to make sustainable products the norm and boost Europe’s resource independence The new EU Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles is going to ensure that by 2030 textile products placed on the EU market are long-lived and recyclable, as much as possible made of recycled fibres, free of hazardous substances and produced in respect of social rights and the environment
27 May 202223 May 2022 Bioplastics point the way to an environmentally sustainable, green future AI accelerates research into Earth-friendly materials that soak up CO2 and break the dependence on fossil feedstocks for everyday products
Circa and Valmet partner to industrialise biochemicals production A long-term strategic approach to development of the Furacell™ process will reduce the cost and timeline risk of future plants
A CLT pavilion to celebrate 500 years of social housing For the future of social housing, alongside a series of studies for future Fuggereien around the world
Algae-powered computing: scientists create reliable and renewable biological photovoltaic cell Researchers have used a widespread species of blue-green algae to power a microprocessor continuously for a year – and counting – using nothing but ambient light and water. Their system has potential as a reliable and renewable way to power small devices
25 May 202219 May 2022 Toys and furniture from popcorn Forest scientists at Göttingen University develop environmentally friendly products from renewable raw materials
How seaweed agtech can ease the fertiliser crisis Seaweed-based soil additives can pave a sustainable future for the bioeconomy
VERBIO launches the first cellulosic RNG plant in the USA Inauguration of the new RNG production facility in Nevada (Iowa). Plant will achieve full-scale production in summer 2022. VERBIO technology sets new standards in the USA
High-tech bridge built with flax The University of Stuttgart is contributing to innovations for climate protection as part of the EU project "Smart Circular Bridge"
24 May 202217 May 2022 How NatureWorks’ Ingeo biobased polymer changed 3D printing forever From plants, to rings of lactide, to PLA 3D printing filament through polymerization
23 May 202217 May 2022 Shiseido introduces the first vertical farm beauty brand Ulé – with lids made with sustainable Sulapac material Using the latest scientific technology, Ulé produces the plants used in its skincare items in cocoon-like, protected environments to meet the plants’ needs and to protect them from any contamination
Germany, Denmark, Netherlands and Belgium sign €135 billion offshore wind pact Heads of government from the North Sea countries met in the Danish town of Esbjerg on Wednesday (18 May) to sign a cooperation agreement on offshore wind development and green hydrogen. They will target at least 65 GW by 2030 and 150 GW by 2050
Technip Energies Announces a License Agreement with OCIKUMHO for a 100 KTA EPICEROL® Plant in Malaysia OCIKUMHO will be the first to manufacture epichlorohydrin in Malaysia
20 May 202217 May 2022 A nontoxic glue for plywood – from glucose, citric acid “A Fully Bio-Based Adhesive from Glucose and Citric Acid for Plywood with High-Performance”
Investing in biofuels from whisky by-products – Celtic Renewables Three Scottish companies have joined forces to accelerate what they believe to be a 'potentially world-beating' biofuel technology
BASF and BMW Group rely on renewable raw materials for automotive coatings The BMW Group is the first OEM to use BASF paints certified according to the biomass balance approach. Reducing fossil resources and using more sustainable raw materials minimizes the carbon footprint. Clearcoat and e-coat avoid around 40% of CO2 each
19 May 202220 May 2022 Many advanced and proven solutions to replace fossil carbon in chemistry and materials already available Electrochemical transformation of CO₂, a natural polymer for paper and cardboard coating and material-to-material molecular recycling of plastic waste are the winners of the innovation award “Renewable Material of the Year 2022”
Kraft Heinz Explores the Ketchup Bottle of Tomorrow Its Iconic HEINZ Brand Aims to Become First Sauce Brand to Develop Sustainable, Paper-based Bottle in Collaboration with Pulpex
Caffe Inc. signs contract for €4 Million to build recycling plant for coffee waste in Amsterdam In the factory coffee waste is recycled into coffee oil, for use in the personal care industry and into coffee blocks applied in biobased materials
18 May 202213 May 2022 Research collaboration developing sustainable textile coating inspired by bees Re-designing materials for a circular economy
VitroLabs raises $46 million to build and scale the world’s first pilot production of cell cultivated leather Series A funding is led by Agronomics; other investors include BESTSELLER’s Invest FWD, global luxury group Kering, Khosla Ventures, actor and environmentalist Leonardo DiCaprio, New Agrarian, and Regeneration.VC.
CJ BIO launches PHA product line: PHACT® Advanced amorphous PHA technology will provide plastics manufacturers and consumer products companies with marine, soil, and home biodegradable options
17 May 202211 May 2022 PHAXTEC Awarded National Science Foundation SBIR Phase I Grant The grant was awarded to conduct R&D on novel PHA biopolymers for foodservice barrier paper coatings