21 July 202021 July 2020 The potential of bio waste in Europe BIC is actively involved in a number of European research programs to convert and process collected waste into useful applications
14 July 202024 December 2020 The world’s lightest shielding material Protection against electromagnetic interference
New Candidate for Raw Material Synthesis Through Gene Transfer “Natural gene transfer” into a multicellular cyanobacterium: Phormidium lacuna lends itself to fundamental research and biotechnical applications
10 July 20202 July 2020 Quantafuel receives investment from KIRKBI KIRKBI has entered into an agreement to invest in Quantafuel and support the company’s ambition to further improve chemical recycling and showcase how mixed plastic waste can be recycled into new high-value quality materials
9 July 20202 July 2020 INEOS Styrolution reports final results of research project: post consumer polystyrene waste becomes valuable feedstock The process promises to produce recycled polystyrene meeting food contact standards
8 July 20207 July 2020 Dr Markus Steilemann becomes new President of PlasticsEurope In this new role Dr Steilemann will drive forwards the association and its memberships’ shared vision for greater circularity and sustainability, across the industry
New biosurfactants are greener than ever Just over half of all surfactants currently on the market are at least partially produced from plant-based or other oleochemicals
7 July 202015 August 2020 BBI JU: a high-impact initiative for green recovery of Europe BBI JU launched the publication BBI JU: a high-impact initiative for green recovery of Europe highlighting the environmental, socio-economic and technological impacts of the initiative
3 July 202028 June 2020 The Italian bioeconomy is alive and well. New Report: €345 billion the value of production The Bioeconomy in Italy has significant prospects of growth in the next few years
1 July 2020 nova-Institute supports your smart transition to renewable carbon What are future challenges, environmental benefits and successful strategies to substitute fossil carbon with biomass, direct CO2 utilisation and recycling? What are the most promising concepts and applications?
29 June 202020 July 2020 Tackling Europe’s food waste problem – bio-based industries offer innovative solutions Report details the current generation and capture rates of bio-waste for each EU27 Member State, plus Norway and the United Kingdom
Introducing the NextFilm Line of new compostable packaging films SAES Coated Films uses its highly innovative proprietary technology to convert nextFilm into high-barrier compostable films
26 June 202023 June 2020 European Bioplastics appoints new Head of EU Affairs in Brussels Bioplastics play a crucial role in helping to achieve the European Green Deal
25 June 202023 June 2020 Developing a lignin-based resin for plywood New lignin-based glue significantly reduces the carbon footprint of plywood products
ZELCOR webinar series Sustainable technical solution for the conversion of the recalcitrant by-products present in the side streams of ligno-cellulosic biorefineries
24 June 202022 June 2020 Bioplastics make wood cycles more sustainable Innovative technologies and bacteria can transform wood residues into sustainable bioplastic packaging
23 June 202022 June 2020 63 bio-based industry leaders sign letter to EU Commissioners calling for a stronger recognition of the sector in the green recovery Calling for a stronger recognition of the bio-based sector in the EU's green recovery
22 June 202017 June 2020 The automotive interior of the future: from display to vegan seat covers Covestro and its partners develop a premium concept: Material solutions for a seamless, fully networked mobility
EUR 100 million support to create green solutions and products for the benefit of society Novo Nordisk Foundation hopes that the funding will further strengthen Denmark’s position in the field of biotechnology
Solve invasive seaweed problem by turning it into biofuels and fertilisers Seaweed could produce sustainable fuels, chemicals and fertiliser while helping protect tourist hotspots
Sum Studio’s home-grown cellulose mask promotes the benefits of biodesign Cellulose fibers, knitted by bacteria into a single membrane that can be harvested and dried as a workable material
World’s Largest Renewable Hydrogen Plant (Part 2) California has an existing and growing hydrogen infrastructure, with increasing hydrogen demand
19 June 202019 November 2020 nova experts introduced: Verena Bauchmüller (B.Sc. Social Sciences) Dissemination, Communication, Project Management
New recycling recommendations help climate efforts Iggesund Paperboard replacing common plastic trays with their own combination material Inverform, which is a paperboard tray with a thin plastic barrier
18 June 20209 September 2021 PHAs on the rise: for the first time, demand outstrips supply PHAs can be recycled in any possible way, including natural degradation and serve as nutrients or as an energy source to organisms
Revolutionizing Tomahawk fuel Los Alamos scientists are using feedstocks- such as corn bran - to power the Navy’s subsonic cruise missiles
Clean tech and climate policy could cut fossil fuel profits by two thirds Countries must plan orderly exit from oil, gas and coal
17 June 202012 June 2020 UK associations call on government to ban oxo degradable plastics As the UK is now in the process of revising legislation on the use of plastic packaging, now is the time to act
Investing in Nature to Transform the Post COVID-19 Economy A 10-point Action Plan to create a circular bioeconomy devoted to sustainable wellbeing
The Future Of Fuel Source Sustainability With Airlines How far away are we from commercially viable sustainable aviation fuel?
The Finnish chemical industry’s roadmap to carbon neutrality has been published Focus on the reduction of direct, energy-related and feedstock-related indirect greenhouse gas emissions of the chemical industry
Egg-based coating preserves fresh produce Rice University lab’s protein coating extends shelf life of perishable fruits and vegetables
16 June 202012 June 2020 FAO vegetable oil price index falls to eight-month low UFOP Chart of the week (21 2020)
15 June 202015 June 2020 Braskem’s bioplastic recognized at UN event as one of Brazil’s most transformational cases in sustainable development World's leading producer of of I'm greenTM polyethylene encompasses its entire line of products for the circular economy
Power-to-X in Deutschland: Diese Projekte laufen zurzeit Interaktive Karten und Tabellen zeigen bestehende Projekte und Anlagen auf einen Blick
Biogenic CO2 Coalition Urges EPA to Reconsider Year-Long Delay in Helping American Agriculture The Biogenic CO2 Coalition is a group of leading agricultural organizations fighting for the fair and science-based treatment of annual farm crops by the Environmental Protection Agency
The first wooden wind power tower has been erected in Sweden The Swedish Wind Power Technology Centre at Chalmers is the client for the wooden tower on Björkö
UBC researchers develop biodegradable medical mask for COVID-19 Made in Canada design uses local wood fibres and can be produced in B.C.
12 June 202012 June 2020 Nouryon launches sustainable dispersant for agricultural formulations Agricultural customers in Asia provided positive feedback on Agrilan 1015 following a limited introduction of the product there, paving the way for a global launch
How Finnish bioeconomy pioneers the Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke) are unlocking the “treasure chest” found in the forests and beyond Bark can be one of the key building blocks for the Finnish circular bioeconomy
GO!PHA #7 – What about recycling of PHA-polymers? White paper shows that PHAs meet the needs of all known end-of-life options
Nest egg + Renewables help protect Neste in 2020 Even with COVID-19 uncertainty, Neste hits renewables production record
10 June 202012 June 2020 The decline in natural biodiversity can be stopped How Finnish bioeconomy pioneers of the Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke) are unlocking the “treasure chest” found in the forests and beyond
Lactips, producer of first soluble bioplastic, raises $14.4M to ramp up bioplastic production based on milk protein New production plant at a 2,500 sq.m site, making it possible to revitalize a former regional industrial hub
GO!PHA policy paper on SUP Directive PHA (Polyhydroxyalkanoates) are a class of Natural Polymers that have not been chemically modified within the SUP Directive P8-TA- 2019_305.1
8 June 20203 June 2020 EuropaBio: Joint statement on the EU Climate Law Free Download! Achieving climate neutrality requires clear incentives for developing climate-friendly and sustainable practices, products and technologies
Valmet and Metsä Fibre have signed a preliminary agreement for key technology and automation delivery to the planned Kemi bioproduct mill in Finland New bioproduct mill will have an annual pulp production capacity of 1.5 million tonnes and in addition to produce various other bioproducts
5 June 202031 December 2020 Plastic Recycling: Total and PureCycle Technologies Form a Strategic Partnership Total to purchase part of the output of PureCycle Technologies’ future facility in the United States and to assess the interest of developing a new plant together in Europe
Lactips, producer of the first soluble bioplastic, raises 13 million euros Lactips is being supported by the Bpifrance SPI (Société de Projet Industriel) fund and Diamond Edge Ventures (DEV), Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corporation’s strategic investment fund, to accelerate its growth
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