25 January 202120 January 2021 Yield10 Bioscience Announces Achievement of Proof-of-Concept Milestone for Producing PHA Bioplastic in Field Grown Camelina Plants PHA in seed as a co-product with oil and protein meal has the potential to enable production of PHA bioplastics on an agricultural scale
Total and Engie partner to develop France’s largest site for the production of green hydrogen from 100% renewable electricity 40 MW electrolyser will produce 5 tonnes of green hydrogen per day to meet the needs of the biofuel production process at Total's La Mède biorefinery
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning in Bioeconomy: The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to Idaho National Laboratory From biomass supply and logistics to preprocessing and conversion, AI and ML has many applications that can lower those barriers
22 January 202119 January 2021 NDSU researchers publish work on bio-based replacements to fossil fuel plastics NDSU team created BPA alternatives that were derived from biomass feedstocks versus fossil fuels
21 January 202118 January 2021 Covestro receives ISCC Plus certification for its Antwerp and Uerdingen sites Backward-oriented supply chain fulfills high sustainability standard
Hologenix, creators of Celliant, and Kelheim Fibres launch Celliant Viscose Celliant Viscose is a finalist in Best Products by ISPO and will be showcased in the Fibers & Insulations Category for ISPO Textrends
Cool packaging: Scientists at TU Dresden develop sustainable insulating material for shipping temperature-sensitive products As part of a research and development project, the fundamentals were for an alternative to environmentally harmful Styrofoam and plastic packaging
These companies are seeking to turn carbon into value A new frontier of companies, backed by growing interest in the broader carbontech movement, are looking to sequester carbon into goods for everyday usage
20 January 202116 January 2021 Jabil Bolsters Sustainable Packaging Capabilities with Acquisition of Ecologic Brands™ Company strengthens competitive suite of sustainable packaging offerings with the integration of Ecologic’s commercially viable paper bottle and paper-based packaging capabilities
DSM and TU Delft establish artificial intelligence laboratory to drive bioscience innovation This laboratory will be the first of its kind in Europe to apply artificial intelligence (AI) to full-scale biomanufacturing
Inspired by kombucha tea, engineers create “living materials” A symbiotic culture of specialized yeast and bacteria can generate tough materials able to perform a variety of functions
AI for the Bioeconomy: The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to Artificial Intelligence UC Berkeley’s Dr. James Bentley Brown shared this illuminating slide guide at ABLC
19 January 202115 January 2021 Building Europe’s first of its kind Alcohol-to-Jet production plant Sustainable aviation fuel produced from waste-based ethanol resources
Novamont acquires BioBag, strengthens global presence The acquisition will allow Novamont to benefit from BioBag’s highly specialised independent distribution in areas where the buyer is less present
Malaysia to file WTO lawsuit against EU on Jan 15, says minister Mohd Khairuddin says we will continue to fight against any discriminatory actions which pose a threat to the country’s economy and rakyat’s livelihood
18 January 20219 September 2021 Major banks are funding plastics pollution, finds new report The Bankrolling Plastics report was written by research network portfolio.earth, based on raw data for the loan and finance analysis commissioned from Profundo
Sulzer wins contract for biomaterial processing in China Company to supply lactide processing technology to Chinese project
Scientists make sustainable polymer from sugars in wood Scientists from Bath's Centre for Sustainable and Circular Technologies have made a sustainable polymer using the second most abundant sugar in nature, xylose
Restriction eases for DOE Loan Guarantees The AFCC organization advocates for public policies in the biobased economy to promote the development & production of Alternative Fuels
15 January 202114 January 2021 A Value Chain Event on Carbohydrate and Specialty Industrial Crops – Opportunities for the agriculture sector 20 January 2021, 14:00 to 17:00 h (CET)
Nexe Innovations edges closer to commercial-scale production of biodegradable coffee capsules Canadian manufacturer has developed and is now seeking to further commercialize its fully compostable coffee capsules
Urban Algae Folly at Milan Expo 2015 A combination of micro-algal cultures and real-time digital cultivation protocols, the interactive pavilion has evolved from ecoLogicStudio’s six years long research on building integrated bio-digital systems
14 January 202111 January 2021 New biobased materials New biobased materials are everywhere, old biobased materials can be repurposed by modern technology
13 January 20218 January 2021 Danimer Scientific Completes Business Combination with Live Oak Acquisition Corp. Danimer Scientific to Begin Trading on the New York Stock Exchange Under “DNMR”
European REFUCOAT Project develops recyclable, active packaging food systems Research on packaging solutions could positively impact the reduction of food waste
Creating innovative value chains from non-food biomass feedstock AFTER-BIOCHEM project aims at creating innovative and more sustainable value chains from renewable raw materials to multiple high added-value products at industrial scale
12 January 20217 January 2021 AFC partners with MGI to grow AFC’s bio-resin business in the Americas Launch of a strategic partnership for sale and distribution
11 January 20219 September 2021 More bio in surfing: Stand-up paddleboard made from natural fiber-reinforced bioplastics and recycled balsa wood Demonstration object for our lightweight-construction material has been launched by Fraunhofer WKI
Adidas ‘Developing’ Plant-Based Leather From Fungus – Commits To Expanding Vegan Range Adidas is developing a new material, a purely biological leather alternative made from mycelium, and will use it for the very first time in the creation of footwear
GO!PHA response to draft delegated act on technical screening criteria qualifying substantial contribution to climate change mitigation and adaptation Directive 2020/852 Organization recommend accepting food and feed crops as a feedstock for plastic in primary form
Cellulose-based dispersants and flocculants A new review article provides insight into the engineering pathways, the structural frameworks, and surface chemistry of “green” types of dispersants and flocculants
8 January 20215 January 2021 German Council Presidency launches joint European hydrogen project Minister Altmaier: “Together, we will advance forward-looking technologies and safeguard jobs”
Green Materials Box: The European Green Deal This means: becoming the first „climate-neutral“ continent!
7 January 20214 January 2021 Joint letter to the European Commission on the EU Taxonomy Regulation EUBA response to draft delegated act on technical screening criteria qualifying substantial contribution to climate change mitigation and adaptation
6 January 202118 December 2020 Commission’s SAM report confirms role of biodegradable plastics within a circular economy EUPB is pleased to see that new report clearly identifies several beneficial application areas for biodegradable plastics even though this was not its original focus
Increased household collection of used cooking oil means better climate protection In many countries, used cooking oils are already being collected from restaurants and the food industry. But their full potential is far from being reached
The European Circular Bioeconomy Fund welcomes Nestlé as an investor to accelerate sustainable innovation in Europe With the commitment of Nestlé, ECBF Management GmbH has successfully raised €175 million in total
5 January 202124 February 2021 nova experts introduced: Nicolas Hark (M.Sc.Agricultural Economics) Agriculture, economics, policy & regulations, markets
German Sustainability Award Design 2021: OceanSafe wins The Krefeld-based start-up OceanSafe received the German Sustainability Award Design 2021 as a “pioneer”
Aphria and Tilray Combine to Create Largest Global Cannabis Company with Pro Forma Revenue C$874 million (US$685 million) The Combined Company will will have principal offices in the United States, Canada, Portugal and Germany, and it will operate under the Tilray corporate name
The European Circular Bioeconomy Fund has raised €175 million to foster sustainable innovations First venture fund exclusively dedicated to the bioeconomy in Europe, closes its second round with €93 million in commitments
4 January 202116 December 2020 Kemira announces exclusive partnership with Danimer Scientific to develop biodegradable coating for paper and board industry The companies aim to manufacture coatings for limited commercial applications in 2021 before exploring broader production options
The same but different: What makes sugar 7Sdh a better herbicide? Microbiologist and discoverer Prof. Dr. Karl Forchhammer believes, that this sugar has clear ecological advantages over glyphosate. In an interview with Rebecca Debo
18 December 202016 December 2020 Fungi as biomaterials Development of mushroom-based materials of the future
Inside the Port of Antwerp’s NextGen District, a new global hub set to accelerate the growth of the circular economy The closing of a General Motors factory in 2010 created a space for those working to transition to a sustainable and climate neutral society
Simão Soares, CEO of SilicoLife, is the Most Innovative Bioeconomy CEO 2020 The most innovative bioeconomy CEO 2020 is Simão Soares, CEO of SilicoLife, the Portuguese company founded in 2010 which designs optimized microorganisms
17 December 20209 September 2021 Batteries, plastics, renewable raw materials: new ideas for the circular economy BASF aims to double its sales generated with solutions for the circular economy to €17 billion
The Green Hydrogen Catapult aims for $2/kg H2 and needs $110 billion, if you’ve any to spare New report from the Hydrogen Council has focused on a pricing tipping point where green hydrogen and its derivatives will become economically competitive
Europe’s CBD Conundrum Europe struggles to regulate CBD, while the UN votes to reclassify cannabis for medical use
nova experts introduced: Nicolas Hark (M.Sc.Agricultural Economics)
