5 June 20202 June 2020 Country’s Tallest Wooden Building Rising in Cleveland Ambitious project proceeds despite coronavirus crisis
4 June 20209 June 2020 The right turn – Covestro wants to accelerate change to a circular economy Realize new company vision with concrete steps - Focus on alternative raw materials and renewable energy - Numerous research projects to promote recycling
The packaging research center ITENE, recognized by TÜV Austria for Home compostability testing In 2015 ITENE became the first Spanish laboratory certified to carry out industrial compostability testing by TÜV AUSTRIA and DIN CERTCO
USDA expands rule on biorefinery loan program New rule allows applications to develop renewable chemical and biobased products without having to produce some amount of advanced biofuel
3 June 20203 June 2020 2nd International Conference on Cellulose Fibres, 2–3 February 2021, Cologne, Germany –Call for abstracts and innovation is open! 2nd International Conference on Cellulose Fibres, the fastest growing fibre group in textiles, the largest investment sector in the bio-based economy and the solution for avoiding microplastics
In the Name of Innovation: Industry controls billions in EU research funding, de-prioritises the public interest Two extensive reports on research public-private partnerships in the EU by the NGOs Global Health Advocates and Corporate Europe Observatory
BIC rejects the unfounded and erroneous claims made against the BBI JU by the Corporate Europe Observatory and Global Health Advocates The bio-based industries are a crucial partner to the EU in realising the Green Deal and green recovery
On our way to the bio-economy: Bayreuth researchers discover high-performance biocatalyst Researchers at the University of Bayreuth have now discovered an enzyme that offers great advantages as a biocatalyst
2 June 202028 May 2020 EU Biodiversity Strategy must be based on incentives, not obligations Biodiversity is a laudable and desirable ambition, but the means to achieve it lie best in a pull, not a push-based approach. Incentives will always trump sanctions
29 May 20209 September 2021 Belgium: EU supports ArcelorMittal with EUR 75m EIB loan to scale up breakthrough technology to reduce carbon emissions Two ground-breaking projects at ArcelorMittal plant in Ghent, Belgium, to considerably reduce carbon emissions by converting waste and by-products into valuable new products
BD Zones and BDO Zones: Weaponizing Biomass to support a Bio-Fueled Economic Recovery BD and BDO Zones are shovel-ready, actionable initiatives that unlock billions of dollars of institutional investment into communities with a surplus of biomass, and where employment and bioeconomy development can be closely linked
28 May 202028 May 2020 Six candidates are nominated for the innovation award “Hemp Product of the Year 2020” This year, nova-Institute will host the established “17th EIHA Hemp Conference”, 16–17 June 2020, ONLINE. More than 400 participants are expected. The winners of the innovation award will, also ONLINE, be elected by the conference participants.
EuropaBio highlights synergies between biotechnology and Farm to Fork and Biodiversity Strategy ambitions EuropaBio's reaction on the publication of the Farm to Form and Biodiversity Strategies of the European Commission
The role of biotechnology in sustainable cleaning products The evolution of biotechnologies for professional cleaning is booming. Many products using bio-surfactants while providing outstanding cleaning performance
27 May 202021 May 2020 Pluton Biosciences, Evolugate Enter License Agreement to Advance Bacterial Strains for Commercial Biopesticide Development Under the exclusive agreement, Evolugate will identify the most effective combination of Pluton’s parent strains to use its proprietary Evolugator™ evolution technology
NovoCarbo turns plant waste into biochar Different properties making biochar suitable for different uses, including as a soil conditioner, in biogas plants or as bedding for stables and cowsheds
French government sets green conditions for Air France bailout Air France has to halve its overall carbon-dioxide emissions per passenger-kilometre by 2030, to renew its fleet with more efficient aircraft, and to commit to sourcing 2% of its fuel requirements from sustainable sources by 2025
Fueling the Sustainable Bioeconomy – updates from RSB’s project with Boeing The project demonstrates the aviation industry’s impact and the leading role it can play in tackling the threat of climate change
26 May 202020 May 2020 Huhtamaki donates EUR 3 million to circular economy initiatives Company aims of creating a circular economy at different levels: acting today, educating for tomorrow and innovating for the future
Combining Environmental and Economic Performance for Bioprocess Optimization Biochemical production faces economic and environmental challenges that need to be overcome to enable a viable and sustainable bioeconomy
25 May 202019 May 2020 New platform signals commitment of bio-based industries and regions in advancing European bioeconomy New platform seeks to stimulate new bio-based investments and create new, local value chains
Global Forest Resources Assessment 2020 – Key findings2020 This data information provided by FRA presents a comprehensive view of the world’s forests and the ways in which the resource is changing
22 May 202018 May 2020 BBI JU launches 22 projects to support green recovery of Europe By developing new bio-based products and increasing resource efficiency, the project consortia will reinforce and support the bio-based industries sector
Recycling Technologies’ first site in Europe will be located at the Brightlands Chemelot Campus in the Netherlands New pilot plant for chemical recycling of plastics to enable the creation of value from plastic waste
EU Green Deal and the New Circular Economy Action Plan Should be an Integral Part of the EU COVID-19 Recovery Plan Open letter on green recovery also calls for a fact-based discussion on proper treatment of residual waste in Europe
20 May 202015 May 2020 Sulzer launches new Global Bio-based and Renewables application development team Aim is the conversion of renewable feedstocks into oleo-chemicals, biofuels, bio-chemicals and bio-polymers
“Biodegradable,” a magic word for environmentally-minded consumers, isn’t always a green panacea Environmentally-conscious shoppers tend to be drawn to such labels, but might not be aware of a critical drawback
19 May 202014 May 2020 Making use of the unique properties of cellulose-based nanomaterials Experts are manufacturing prototypes by coating or printing nanocellulose on textiles, paper or plastic to enhance the performance of these products in various applications
India: Coir Board signs MoU with IIT Madras to establish CoE for Coir applications Govt announces financial package to ramp up coir usage
Neste baut Bio-Raffinerie für Fintoil Beide Firmen wollen damit der steigenden Nachfrage nach raffiniertem Rohmaterial für "grüne" Brennstoffe und andere hochwertige erneuerbare Produkte begegnen
Neste Wins Technology and Engineering Contract for Fintoil’s New Biorefinery Companies respond to the increasing demand for refined feedstock for renewable fuels and other high-quality renewable products
18 May 202018 May 2020 Crises need clever minds – The winner of the innovation award “Bio-based Material of the Year 2020” is a wood fibre-based ready meal tray certified for home composting from Huhtamaki Lurgan (UK/Finland)! The second place goes to a self-adhesive tape from monta Klebebandwerk (Germany), which consists of 90% renewable raw materials. Third place goes to a functional barrier coating from Fraunhofer ISC (Germany), which is a paper-based and compostable functional barrier coating for food packaging, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.
15 May 202012 May 2020 Sustainable biomass: a subject fraught with conflict New report by PBL, the Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency, looks at the possible role of biomass in the energy transition
Biorefinery for the field edge: catalysts made from rice straw in a BMBF project International researchers team will use the waste of rice-harvests as feedstock for biorefineries to convert them into valuable products
Latvian firm to pursue focus on bio-based glues and resins Latvijas Finieris sees its main priorities for the coming years into product development and process efficiency
14 May 202011 May 2020 Neste acquired Count Terminal Rotterdam to strengthen its growth strategy in renewable raw materials supply Another important step for Neste in the execution of the company's efforts to build a global renewable waste and residue raw material platform
Agriculture: a fully-fledged partner in biobased value chains BBI, BIC and EC study the participation of primary sectors
Biopromotions and Braskem collaborate on sustainable mask strap Common aim was to come up with a mask strap that could help avoid irritation for medical professionals
13 May 20207 May 2020 Bio-based sector offers new opportunities for green growth in EU-13 Read the first three reports in a series of country bioeconomy reports that will cover Central and Eastern Europe
Group Op de Beeck Materials & Treatment and TripleW Ltd. launch intensive collaboration on the conversion of organic waste into biobased plastics Both companies focusing on the sustainable, circular valorization of organic waste products
Bengal jute faces pest attack threat, warn scientists Supply-chain disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic setting around 15-20% of the jute crops under threat, scientists estimate
12 May 20208 May 2020 Size of the eco-plastics market brings new money and talent to Swedish biocomposite maker, Trifilon Johan Thiel, former CEO of the listed helmet safety company MIPS, joined the Trifilon team on April 29th, replacing Martin Lidstrand
European Bioeconomy Alliance Position on the EU Green Deal There are significant needs to be supported by investments in education and training that are among the main pillars to further develop the bioeconomy in the EU
The running clock of the bioeconomy The conservation of our environment and our sustainable production of energy and food will continue to be key challenges for the future of the planet
11 May 20206 May 2020 Dow and Doxa Plast join forces to deliver stretch films made with renewable resources Companies aim to meet the increasing demand for more sustainable solutions from alternative renewable feedstocks
RWDC Industries Raise US $133 Million In Series B Funding Round Harnessing nature to battle the world’s single-use plastics problem, biotech company will accelerate plans to meet increasing demand for better materials to replace plastics for food service, food packaging, consumer goods packaging and other consumer items
World BioEconomy Forum goes virtual – live from Ruka! The event will deliver the usual high-level content - while providing a unique experience for all bioeconomy stakeholders from around the world
8 May 20206 May 2020 ‘Artificial leaf’ concept inspires Rice University research into solar-powered fuel production Water-splitting module a source of perpetual energy
Building a Better, Biobased Cat Litter Scientists from the US Agricultural Research Service described their use of biochar in litter made of eastern red cedar flakes, whose fibers are highly absorbent