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4 March 20211 March 2021

Brightplus and Origin by Ocean join forces to utilise redefined seaweed in biomaterials

Both companies share the common vision of improving the climate emissions by creating sustainable materials from biosources

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3 March 20219 September 2021

Renewable Materials Conference 2021 – A unique concept that covers all renewable materials solutions in one event

Almost final program already available – application period for the innovation award “Renewable Material of the Year” still open! The conference will take place as an online event.

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Portugal in prime position to lead Europe’s bioeconomy transformation

New in-depth exploration shows Portugal’s potential to become Europe’s Green Deal champion

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2 March 202125 February 2021

Shell accelerates drive for net-zero emissions with customer-first strategy

From today, Shell is integrating its strategy, portfolio, environmental and social ambitions under the goals of Powering Progress

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New technology to transform plant materials into a wide range of products

Bloom Biorenewables develops biomass-based plastics

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1 March 202125 February 2021

Braskem invests US$61 million to increase biopolymer production

Capacity of green ethylene will be increased from the current 200 kton/year to 260 kton/year

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Commission gives the green light to the successor of BBI JU

European Commission agrees on successor public-private partnership with BIC

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Avantium in FDCA deal; releases 2030 Sustainability Plan

Avantium got the right to operate under Eastman’s FDCA-related patent portfolio and hopes together with others to establish a fossil-free chemical industry by 2050

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26 February 202123 February 2021

bioplastics MAGAZINE is celebrating its 15th Anniversary

Due to the pandemic we can't party. But we have a gift for you

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BioSinn – products for which biodegradation makes sense

Final conference (online event), 28 April (German) & 30 April (English)

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Betanzos HB is developing an ecological adhesive derived from Wood, which is a unique product on the market

The company is currently collaborating with leading companies in the adhesive sector, who have already shown a great interest in this innovative product

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Jazz Pharmaceuticals to Acquire GW Pharmaceuticals plc, Creating an Innovative, High-Growth, Global Biopharma Leader

The deal is the largest to date in the medical cannabinoid field

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25 February 202122 February 2021

CAKE launches Anti-Poaching Bushbike KALK AP with Trifilon biocomposites

Trifilon’s lightweight and robust biocomposites were selected for all of the KALK AP’s plastic components - modified to deal with extreme temperatures, and sealed to ward-off dust damage

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Hydrogen Deployment Accelerating with More Than $300 Billion in Project Pipeline; Including $80 Billion in Mature Projects

New report shows significant volume of investment in hydrogen projects as well as policy and funding support as industry enters 2021

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This startup by an Indonesian farmer produces ‘leather’ used in shoes and wallets without killing a single animal

MYCL cultivates mycelia (a type of fungus) along with sawdust to make a substitute for animal-based leather

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24 February 20219 September 2021

nova experts introduced: Dr. Asta Partanen

Renewable materials, biocomposites, wood & cellulose, markets, marketing & consumer research, labelling & certification

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Milliken joins GO!PHA, aims to drive adoption PHAs in single-use packaging applications

Company will bring to GO!PHA its expertise in polymer chemistry to help improve the processing, performance, aesthetics and other important attributes of PHA

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China aims to go as big in bioplastics as it did in solar panels

One supplier's 700,000 ton capacity buildup dwarfs global demand

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23 February 202118 February 2021

SWEETWOODS delivers first tons of high purity lignin and wood sugars

One of the goals of the SWEETWOODS project is to establish markets for lignin and sugar-based platform chemicals

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Vow ASA and Betula Energy AS aim for biocarbon production in Bamble, Norway

Betula Energy, which is the new name of former entity BioGren AS, will establish bioenergy and biocarbon production from forest wood biomass

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The Business of Biotechnology: Growing for Europe’s tomorrow

EuropaBio report ‘Measuring the Economic Footprint of the Biotechnology Industry in Europe’

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22 February 202117 February 2021

Vow ASA and ArcelorMittal join forces to build biogas plant in Luxembourg

The biogas will be made using Vow’s patented ‘Biogreen’ pyrolysis technology, which involves heating sustainable biomass at high temperatures

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19 February 202117 February 2021

Bacterium produces pharmaceutical all-purpose weapon

Study by the University of Bonn should significantly facilitate research into the promising substance

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The new green paper sector doesn’t need trees

Canopy using new technologies that take advantage of agricultural residues, food waste or old clothing, and turns them into everyday products

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Canadian Hemp Trade Alliance – Disappointed with UN Decision on CBD Regulations

The United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs did not support the WHO Expert Committee on Drug Dependence recommendations

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18 February 202115 February 2021

Dow and Henkel bring sustainability to hot melt adhesives

Dow customer Henkel’s Technomelt SUPRA ECO line to achieve another milestone in both companies’ sustainability goals

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An interview with Jukka Kantola, CEO NC Partnering

The signs of climate change are there for all to see, for instance more storms and drought

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17 February 20219 September 2021

European Parliament adopts resolution on the new Circular Economy Action Plan

MEPs voted 574 in favour, but also called on the commission to include more stringent targets to protect natural resources and reduce consumption

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Scottish industrial biotechnology community hits combined turnover milestone

Companies approach £750 million and are on course to surpass 2025 target of £900 million

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16 February 202111 February 2021

Water-repellent and more: coating textiles sustainably with chitosan

In the last few years Fraunhofer IGB and partners in the HydroFichi project have researched how this can be done

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15 February 202110 February 2021

Three Methods to Produce Rare Cannabinoids: Cultivation, Chemical Synthesis, and Biosynthesis

This article will explore each of these methods, along with explaining the unique properties of rare cannabinoids

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12 February 202111 February 2021

Join the Survey for the BioMonitor study on bio-based products!

New study investigating innovative bio-based products produced with raw materials from the forest industry

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Could lab-grown plant tissue ease the environmental toll of logging and agriculture?

MIT researchers grow structures made of wood-like plant cells in a lab, hinting at the possibility of more efficient biomaterials production

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Wood can easily be turned transparent to make energy-saving windows

University of Maryland researchers came up with a method that modifies the contained lignin instead of removing it completely

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11 February 20218 February 2021

DSM partners with Sympatex Technologies to launch mass-balanced bio-based Arnitel® specialty materials

Sympatex to use Arnitel to manufacture its waterproof, windproof, and breathable membranes for sports applications

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10 February 20215 February 2021

Avantium publishes its Sustainability Plan ‘Chain Reaction 2030’

– a pioneering roadmap for a fossil-free chemical industry

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IFF to Complete Merger With DuPont’s Nutrition & Biosciences Business

Combination Creates a a Leader in Serving Consumer-Oriented Food & Beverage, Home & Personal Care and Health & Wellness End Markets

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Developing fibrillated cellulose as a sustainable technological material

Fibrillated cellulose is produced from renewable resources, so its sustainability potential combined with its other functional properties makes this nanomaterial insteresting

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9 February 20219 September 2021

How the EU wants to achieve a circular economy by 2050

Find out about the EU’s circular economy action plan and what additional measures MEPs want to reduce waste and make products more sustainable

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In one cycle: ecopaper, energy and fertiliser made from Silphium perfoliatum

German compay Silphie-Paper together with partners developed a decentral concept to produce naturalfibres for an innovative gras paper

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Benvic helps film packaging move to natural solutions

Company’s biopolymer grades are available in compostable and durable versions and can be deployed across a very wide variety of packaging applications

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8 February 20219 September 2021

EEA Report: Plastics, the circular economy and Europe′s environment – A priority for action

Reducing impacts while retaining the usefulness of plastics requires a shift towards a more circular and sustainable plastics system

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Cyanobacteria could revolutionize the plastic industry

Microbiologists at the University of Tübingen modify bacteria to produce climate-neutral and rapidly degradable bioplastics

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5 February 20212 February 2021

Avantium provides update on the FDCA flagship plant final investment decision process

Avantium's update on its final investment decision (FID) process concerning the construction of its FDCA flagship plant

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4 February 20219 September 2021

Stora Enso from Sweden wins the innovation award “Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year 2021” with new cellulose foam for packaging

They are followed by Kelheim Fibres from Germany with high-quality hygiene products made of cellulose and Metsä Spring from Finland with an innovative cellulose fibre production process

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Trinseo Receives Mass Balance Certification for its Styrene

Certificate Allows Validation of Sustainable Materials

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3 February 20213 February 2021

Microbial Cell Factories Webinar Series – Biological Principles to Commercial Products

11th March, 25th March & 8th April, 17:00-19:00 CET

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Innovation Outlook: Renewable Methanol

Joint IRENA-MI report "Innovation Outlook: Renewable Methanol" provides first comprehensive review of bio-methanol and e-methanol

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2 February 202128 January 2021

Together for clean rivers: Audi Environmental Foundation, BABOR and everwave launch cleanup initiative

Campaign with employee projects, information events and waste collection activities will start in spring

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Gemeinsam für saubere Flüsse: Audi Stiftung für Umwelt, BABOR und everwave starten Cleanup Initiative

Kampagne mit Mitarbeiteraktionen, Info-Veranstaltungen und Müllsammel-Aktivitäten beginnt im Frühjahr