8 April 202118 June 2021 MIT engineers make filters from tree branches to purify drinking water Prototypes tested in India show promise as a low-cost, natural filtration option
6 April 20212 May 2022 BFH spin-off NaturLoop launches Cocoboard® Former students have founded the BFH spin-off NaturLoop and are launching their first product, called Cocoboard®
1 April 202118 June 2021 Bioeconomy is not alone – from Bioeconomy to Carbon Management The bioeconomy faces great expectations and hopes in the fight against climate change, and at the same time is viewed critically. The biggest problems in building a strong bioeconomy are direct and indirect land use changes, which have significant impacts on biodiversity, climate change, and food security
Electrochaea Expands Business Development Team in North America and Europe Electrochaea’s grid-scale energy storage solution converts renewable energy and carbon dioxide into grid-quality renewable methane for storage and distribution
31 March 202118 June 2021 Wheat straw, mango peels could be used for renewable food packaging This is one of the main findings of a recent doctoral study at Stellenbosch University (SU)
Devan launches range of bio-based fragrances for textiles The range consists of Natural Lavender, Menthol, Wild Mint, a Citrus Blend and will be expanded over time
29 March 20219 September 2021 Why RED III will fail just as three Renewable Energy Directives have already The EU transport sector had just 6.3% renewables in real terms in 2019, a substantial portion of which was palm oil in various forms. With a 2010 starting point of around 4%, this 6.3% is a pitiful result, writes Eric Sievers
Outdoor pants made of old tires The new product line of the outdoor apparel company VAUDE will be available in stores from March 2022
26 March 202118 June 2021 The Biocomposite Recycling Industry Group (BRIG) News from the first meeting
How will the Bioeconomy of the Future look like? The BioMonitor project released two policy briefs that focused on future-oriented scenarios developed for the analysis with the BioMonitor Model Toolbox. These scenarios present possible future development pathways for the European Bioeconomy by 2030 and by 2050
BBI JU flagship projects: how new sustainable business models are boosting the bio-based industries across Europe With 11 flagship first-of-their-kind biorefineries funded across Europe, BBI JU is demonstrating the essential role of bio-based industries in the green recovery of Europe
25 March 20219 September 2021 nova experts introduced: Achim Raschka (Dipl. biol.) Head of the Department of Technology and Markets and the biotechnology and green chemistry working group
Expert knowledge is required – nova needs you! The bio-based shares are based on expert knowledge and help us quantify the bioeconomic activities in various industries
AFYREN and Südzucker reach long term deal to supply factory producing biobased organic acids AFYREN secures procurement of sugar beet co-products, major feedstock for industrial-scale production of its sustainable chemicals
23 March 20217 June 2021 UK start-up The Magical Mushroom Company moves to large-scale production plastic-free packaging The packaging is made possible through mycelium composite technology, pioneered and patented by US firm Ecovative Design LLC
22 March 202117 March 2021 Jabil Announces Global Investment in Paper Packaging Solutions to Meet Heightened CPG Sustainability Demand New automation and machinery will increase packaging capacity for North American and European markets
Towards Fossil-free Bio-based Wood Binders – Launch of Pilot-scale Industry Testing The BBI-JU funded project SUSBIND project started the pilot scale evaluation of a new bio-based binder system to be used by mass furniture industry
Sateri to Expand Lyocell Production in China The Changzhou Lyocell facility is expected to commence production in the third quarter of 2022 and will create more than 800 jobs
19 March 202116 March 2021 Zelcor – Zero Waste Ligno-Cellulosic Biorefineries by Integrated Lignin Valorisation EU project Zelcor ended after four and a half years
How bioplastic could be the future of fashion Sequins for dresses made from 100% bioplastic could provide some insight into the future of high-end fashion materials
Applications for the AVK Innovation Award 2021 AVK awards innovations in fibre-reinforced plastics (FRP) / composites
“The world needs a new economic system that is powered by nature” Q&A with European Forest Institute director Marc Palahí on the bioeconomy movement
18 March 202115 March 2021 Evonik develops sustainable transparent polyamide for the optics industry The innovative TROGAMID® myCX eCO ensures long durability and high safety of premium lenses or high-quality visors for ski and snowboard goggles
Compostable coffee packaging wins FPA sustainability award Company won with its Maxwell House Canada fully compostable coffee pod lidding and mother bag films
Hyderabad-based firm makes eco-friendly straws The straws use plant-based food colours- orange from carrot, red from beetroot and green from spinach
16 March 202111 March 2021 BBI JU-funded Ssuchy project yields results Manufacturers have invariably turned to natural and wood fibres and bio-based polymers
Novomer Develops ‘Industry’s Lowest-Cost’ Process to Produce Compostable Plastics Proven at demo scale, the technology will soon be ramped up in an 80,000-tonne commercial facility
What Tools Do We Need to Make More Sustainable Choices for the Bioeconomy? The BioMonitor project released its first info-pack on its Model Toolbox. This will serve as an explanatory guide for policy makers and industries to better analyse and implement bioeconomy strategies within Europe
PLAFCO – a sustainable plastic substitute made from paper Start-up company Plafco Fibertech Oy to install a pilot plant in Baden-Württemberg, Germany
International Women’s day. The bioeconomy revolution is led by women This year, as every year, for the International Women’s Day, we dedicate a tribute to all women who are making the bioeconomy happen all around the world
Capsul’in Pro Launches World’s First Home Compostable, 100% Biobased and Barrier to Oxygen Coffee Capsule Zero Impact capsule is completely plant-based and does not contain materials derived from fossil fuels
15 March 202110 March 2021 Q&A: CLH on prospects of SAF in the Spanish market CLH commercial aviation lead Ivan Saco Muino and Exolum director Felix Gomez Cuenca spoke to Argus about Avikor and the future of the SAF industry in Spain
12 March 20219 March 2021 STADA launches medical cannabis for therapy of chronic pain patients STADA is strengthening its perception as a “Go-To-Partner” for doctors and pharmacists, in addition to support for current research and patient experience with medical cannabis, orientation in the prescription and reimbursement process is also to be created
An interview with Giulia Gregori, Strategic Planning Manager at Novamont Interview with Giulia Gregori, Strategic Planning and Corporate Communications Manager at Novamont
11 March 20218 March 2021 Brightplus and Natural Indigo Finland drive sustainable decorative colours Natural Indigo Finland provides Brightplus with natural vegetable peel-based side-streams for BrightBio® water-based coatings
10 March 20215 March 2021 Circa successfully completes €56 Million IPO and starts trading on Euronext Growth Oslo The private placement attracted strong interest from high-quality and global institutional investors and was more than 15 times oversubscribed
New H 2020 DEMO project in sustainable packaging based on PHA NAFIGATE Corporation about to develop ecological packaging of the future
9 March 20214 March 2021 British start-up wins top prize Postcode Lotteries Green Challenge Innovative packaging stops food from rotting by absorbing excess moisture so that packaged food gradually dries instead
Natural Fiber Welding Builds Dedicated Mirum® Production Facility Company adding over 100,000 sq. feet of manufacturing space in Peoria, plans to add more than 100 jobs in 2021
Siemens Gamesa and Siemens Energy to unlock a new era of offshore green hydrogen production Implementation within the framework of the ideas competition "Hydrogen Republic of Germany" of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research
The return of Electrofuels: Amazon, Mitsubishi, AP Ventures invest in Infinium’s bid to make fuels from CO2, water It starts as a hydrogen play, splitting water to make green hydrogen — so, cleaner than many other technologies using hydrogen made from natural gas
8 March 20213 March 2021 In line with the 17 Sustainable Development Goals: digital 5th ECP with over 1,200 partnerings More than 350 participants from 30 countries met for the digital 5th ECP (European Chemistry Partnering)
Vynova launches world’s first ISCC PLUS-certified renewable caustic soda First company worldwide to obtain the ISCC PLUS certification for renewable caustic soda
EuropaBio celebrates 25 years of biotech innovation with 2021 Anniversary programme 25 years of scientific advances will be amplified through webinars, interviews and reviews discussing some of the key drivers of biotechnology
5 March 20213 March 2021 Bio-based active recovery footwear for body and planet The Revive utilizes thoughtful styling and an active recovery design to provide support for fatigued muscles and all-day comfort
Diamond Green Diesel Receives Approval to Begin Construction in Port Arthur Texas DGD's total annual capacity of Renewable Diesel expected to increase to 1.2 billion gallons upon completion
4 March 20211 March 2021 RenCom starts the production of its durable biomaterial with ZSK technology Using Coperion’s ZSK twin screw extruder technology lignin can be transformed into durable, reusable biomaterial
New barrier film structure for compostable food packaging The collaboration between SP Group and NUREL biopolymers enables the manufacture of flexible barrier packaging suitable for composting