6 September 20211 September 2021 60. Dornbirn-GFC 2021, 15. – 17. September, Online event 96 Lectures from Industry, Universities and Research Institutes, 20 Exhibitors and Break Out Sessions – guided by top class Keynotes
The Story behind the Development of CELLIANT® Viscose presented at Dornbirn Global Conference » World’s first in-fiber sustainable infrared viscose
Sustainable materials policy? Try bans and taxes Lux Research, an international research policy company based in Boston, published a report on sustainable materials policy. What are the most effective policy instruments in this area?
3 September 202131 August 2021 Fake plants – made from bio-based plastic VISTAFOLIA® - Artificial Green Walls Bringing Your Walls To Life
Using plastic waste to help solve sand shortages Does the world have a shortage of sand? At first, that might sound like a peculiar question
2 September 202130 August 2021 AirCarbon x Nike: Newlight and Nike Partner to Reduce Carbon Footprint The carbon-negative biomaterial will be explored in a variety of applications, with the goal to advance Nike's mission to create products that are better for athletes and the planet
Encina Appoints Sheida Sahandy as Chief Sustainability Officer Sahandy Joins Encina to Lead its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Efforts
Trotz Biontech nur ein Nischenmarkt – Die Hürden für die deutsche Biotech-Branche Die Branche hofft nach dem Biontech-Erfolg auf Schwung für die Entwicklung neuer Medikamente. Doch Finanzierung und Produktion sind in Deutschland schwieriger als in den USA
1 September 202130 August 2021 Biobased polyamide VESTAMID® Terra in toothbrushes Bio-bristles for the TIO toothbrush
Japan to limit business use of select plastic utensils A new law requires business operators to switch to biodegradable plastic alternatives or be prepared to charge customers for the use of single-use plastic items
Defining plastic – What is it and how should we change the way we conceive it? To efficiently tackle the plastic crisis, it’s time to shed light on some of the problematic definitions and myths around it
31 August 20216 April 2022 Regulation, consumer demand drive bionaphtha use in fuels, petchems Over the next three to five years, production could grow to anywhere between 500,000 mt/year and multiple millions of metric tons per year, depending on demand
27 August 202126 August 2021 An interview. European Commission: “The bioeconomy can generate significant carbon savings to reduce EU’s GHG emissions by at least 55% by 2030” The European Commission’s latest Green Deal proposals strengthen the importance of the bioeconomy
24 August 202118 August 2021 Batteries made from trees could help transform the future of electric travel Finnish Stora Enso uses a material found in the wood of our plants to produce sustainable battery power
19 August 202119 August 2021 NatureWorks Passes Final Authorization Milestone for New Fully Integrated Ingeo PLA Manufacturing Plant in Thailand Parent companies, Cargill and GC, have authorized NatureWorks to invest in excess of $600 million in the new fully integrated 75,000 ton per year facility, which includes lactic acid, lactide, and polymer manufacturing sites planned for construction beginning in the second quarter of 2022
A European Project will unlock the potential of feathers to foster circularity in agriculture A new European funded collaborative project, UNLOCK, was launched on 1 May to generate new value from a waste stream that contains nearly 90 % keratin, a valuable protein that can be a source for biodegradable materials.
18 August 202117 August 2021 Avantium Announces First Half 2021 Results Company Makes Commercial Progress while Financing Discussions for the FDCA Flagship Plant Continue
17 August 202112 August 2021 Bioplastic grade M∙VERA® GP1045 – Suitable for medium stiffness applications The new M·VERA® GP1045 consists primarily of renewable resources, is home compostable and has been specially designed for injection moulding applications
New generation of Biobased polyesters for durable products Starch-based molecule called ISOIDIDE allows researchers to develop a new generation of polymer that can be used not only in BPA(Bisphenol A)-free packaging but also in engineering applications
USDA: Biobased products industry responsible for 4.6M US jobs The report demonstrates that the biobased industry is a substantial generator of economic activity and jobs, and that it has a significant positive impact on the environment.
16 August 202110 August 2021 Eco-friendly plastic from cellulose and water Göttingen University researchers create new kind of environmentally friendly bioplastic with hydroplastic polymers
Origin Materials Earns USDA Certified Biobased Product Label Proprietary products, chloromethyl furfural (CMF) and hydrothermal carbon (HTC), are now able to display a unique USDA label that highlights their percentage of biobased content
13 August 20219 August 2021 Chemical industry in the north of the Netherlands leads in climate transition As about 10 years ago all industry moved out of Western Europe to low-wage countries, the Netherlands are playing now a significant role again, partly thanks to the examples they are conducting in the field of sustainability and greening of chemistry
Bioplastics production offers opportunities for pharmaceutical applications The search for the ultimate alternative for traditional plastics has been going on for many years. The BERN partnership is one of the initiatives focusing on the development of bioplastics
12 August 20219 August 2021 Seaweed, the Carbon Negative Fuel, Food, and Supplement The beneficial properties of seaweed go from human nutrition and skincare to fighting climate change
Alpha-Protein GmbH: Insect farming for sustainability From 2022, the company aims to produce around 2,100 metric tonnes of live mealworms annually
11 August 20216 August 2021 Pregis earns industrial compostable certification for its Flo-Pak Bio loose fill product line Industrial compostable certification means that the starch-based loose fill can be disposed in an organic waste bin along with other compostable items
FMI Report: Demand for Microalgae in Personal Care & Cosmetics Sector to Total US$ 76.5 Mn in 2031 Application in Haircare Products to Account for Maximum Sales
Bio-based Testing For Renewable Plastics Bio Market Insights dive deep in the role that Beta Analytic & Braskem will play in changing the future of plastics
10 August 20215 August 2021 Packaging company Faca launches bio-based solutions Made in Europe, Faca Packaging is made with 100% recycled materials, using renewable energy
SABIC launches ISCC certified polycarbonate film & sheet based on renewable feedstock In addition, company has performed a life cycle analysis (LCA), assessing the environmental performance of the renewable route in comparison to the traditional fossil-based route at both cradle-to-gate and cradle-to-gate plus end-of-life levels
mk2 Biotechnologies Receives a Multi-Million Sum in Seed Funding Company thrives to accomplish additional development milestones towards industrializing its novel peptide production platform
9 August 20215 August 2021 Genomatica Closes $118M Series C to Amplify the Scale and Impact of Sustainable Materials Leading life science investor Novo Holdings leads round to accelerate helping brands meet ever-increasing sustainability demands amidst the urgent climate crisis
Robotically wound natural fibre construction The "livMatS Pavilion" in the Botanical Garden of the University of Freiburg is a model for a bioinspired sustainable construction
Van Gilse kilo granulated sugar bags made from sugar beet paper The new sugar beet paper is suitable for direct food contact and is strong, machine processable and easy to open and close
Samyang develops biodegradable plastic made of corn It has also developed a compound to make plastics stronger and more durable
6 August 20213 August 2021 What to know about PHA biodegradable plastic and how it could help Southeast Asia PHA may provide a solution for the plastic pollution problem
Sustainable food packaging: IIT Roorkee develops paper from pine needle waste IIT Roorkee researchers have developed functional paper from pine needle waste, which can lead to sustainable food packaging in the future
Pivot Bio Raises $430 Million to Replace Synthetic Fertilizers in Ag The company launches its second-generation nitrogen product to increase farm productivity and deliver improved sustainability
5 August 20214 August 2021 Weber GreenTech AG invests in innovative biogas technology The partnership brings together industry leaders with proven technologies and experienced skills who recognize the need for an integrated approach to finding solutions
Novamont recognized among the B Corps “Best for the World” 2021 The nomination acknowledges the company's positive impact on the environment, having achieved the highest standards of sustainability through their circular bioeconomy model
BERRIESTEX – Vegan Leather Innovative vegan material made from overripe strawberries waste offers a new alternative to (exotic) leathers
Danish Biotech Company Wants to Revolutionize Biochemical Production Danish biotech company Cysbio has developed new technology for producing hard-to-make biochemicals with minimal environmental impact. The potential is huge
4 August 20213 August 2021 Stora Enso’s pilot plant for producing lignin-based carbon materials for batteries is now operational With Lignode, the company can provide a bio-based, cost-competitive and high-performance material to replace the conventionally used graphite
3 August 20216 August 2021 Sulzer Chemtech and Wageningen Food & Biobased Research announce development partnership for bio-based foamed materials The global process technology specialist and research institute are combining their capabilities to develop new methods to produce competitive bio-based foamed polymers
30 July 202127 July 2021 H.B. Fuller and Covestro Join Forces to Make Adhesives More Sustainable Reducing CO2 emissions and conserving fossil raw materials
Dole Makes Moves Toward Zero Waste Goal As Repurposed Pineapple Leaves Find Their Way To Global Lifestyle Brands The Dole Sunshine Company partners with Ananas Anam to turn pineapple plant leaves into a natural textile that is driving sustainable design, furthering its commitment to zero fruit loss by 2025
29 July 202123 July 2021 Bioeconomy in the Baltic Sea Region Interreg South Baltic project BioBIGG describes opportunities for biobased innovation and green growth
28 July 20219 September 2021 ‘Fit for 55’ package furthers EU climate action, but falls short on ambition In reaction to the European Commission’s launch of its ‘Fit for 55’ package, CAN Europe calls for the EU to increase the overall level of ambition of climate and energy legislation well beyond the current proposals