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8 May 20205 May 2020

From Food to Fuel – White Dog Labs converts ethanol plant to alternative protein production

Microbiome-based biotechnology company is bringing much-needed opportunity to U.S. ethanol plants and corn farmers

7 May 20204 May 2020

New investment boosts bioplastics product development capacity at TerraVerdae

Company has received $4.5 million to expand its product development facilities in Edmonton

Upcycling spongy plastic foams from shoes, mattresses and insulation

New method turns foam into higher value rubber and hard plastics

Competitive Edge: MetGen

The What, When and How of the Advanced Bioeconomy Rising Stars

6 May 20201 May 2020

PLA advances are changing the plastics industry

PLA with a high molecular weight is one of the main drivers for the economical production and consequent expanded use of this polymer

Varden Raises $2.2 million To Replace Single-Use Plastic Packaging

Varden develops deep-tech plastic alternative to curb waste, improve sustainability of consumer packaging industry

5 May 202030 April 2020

Andaltec will develop sustainable packaging with enhanced properties from agricultural waste

Inititative will reuse vegetal biomass waste derived from the agricultural activity to produce biobased packaging manufactured with cellulose

European Bioeconomy Alliance Welcomes the Comprehensive EU Green Deal Strategy

EUBA calls upon the EU institutions to build and support new, effective growth in the bioeconomy sector through the implementation of the Green Deal

4 May 20204 May 2020

How much biomass do bio-based plastics need?

An update on the “Land use” debate and facts on biomass use in general by nova-Institute

From Biobased Poly Lactic Acid (PLA) to Algae and Fermentation

The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to Corbion’s Food, Health and Planet Solutions

30 April 202029 April 2020

VTT and 52 companies to cooperate to reduce need for plastics by using natural fibres

In the future, natural fibres may replace plastics in, for example, packaging, hygiene products, building materials and textiles

Eden receives organic farming certification for biofungicide product to market in Spain and Italy

Sustainable farming practices are clearly a priority for wine producers globally as the organic wine market has increased rapidly over recent years

29 April 202024 April 2020

How Reebok makes plant-based running shoes

One company might have found a way to create a plant-based shoe that can stand up to running a marathon

28 April 202023 April 2020

Bioplastics Innovations Lagging Behind Public Sentiment for Sustainable Plastics Alternatives, Says New Clarivate Report

The report entitled ‘From the Plastics Present to a Sustainable Future’ reveals an immature innovation landscape for bioplastics that is ripe for change

Copa and Cogeca call on the Commission to take rapid action to deal with the growing risk of imbalance in the European protein plant market and its biofuel supply chains

European farmers and cooperatives organisations are calling for a set of rapid actions that could limit major disruptions

27 April 20201 February 2021

nova-experts introduced: Matthias Stratmann

New head of sustainability department

24 April 202021 April 2020

Sustainability is crucial for success, says Lux Research

The belittled sustainability was supposed to be a hype that would go away. A marketing tool. But the tide has turned

Compostable Coffee Capsules Deliver Espresso

Own brand and private-label products in 100% bio-based coffee capsules, engineered to meet the unique requirements of European espresso machines

23 April 202023 April 2020

Five years of PaperWise: the ongoing revolution in the paper industry

Since five years ago, the company has converted more than nine million kilos of agricultural waste into paper and board for packaging

Fifty Shades of Blue: How Blue Biotechnology is Shaping the Bioeconomy

The bioeconomy is a new paradigm for the sustainable development of society

22 April 202016 April 2020

EU renewable ethanol producers inform Commission of market challenges during COVID-19

Dramatic shift in demand and possibility of imports could threaten European industry

From weeds to wealth – Researchers discover simple method to make valuable levulinic acid and cement additive from hemp waste

Results from two studies show the way to opportunities to upgrade hemp waste by making valuable chemicals and materials

Solar seen claiming up to 60% of EU power mix by 2050

A fully renewable energy system could be reached by 2050 under a “moderate scenario” and even by 2040 in a “leadership scenario”

21 April 20204 May 2020

Only one established event on bio-based economy was neither cancelled nor postponed: The “13th International Conference on Bio-based Materials” will be held ONLINE this year on 12–14 May 2020 – final programme available online

44 speakers from leading companies have confirmed their presentations. Topics of the online conference are circular economy, renewable carbon, chemical recycling and latest investments in biorefineries. Information on technologies, markets and policy will be provided for bio-based building blocks and polymers. One special focus is on lignin utilisation, another on fine chemicals for pharma, cosmetics, body care & specialities.

MULTIPLHY – Green hydrogen for Renewable products refinery in rotterdam

CEA, Neste, Paul Wurth, ENGIE and Sunfire announce a project-partnership to build and operate the world’s first multi-megawatt scale high-temperature electrolyser for highly efficient hydrogen production

20 April 202015 April 2020

The Latest Developments on Powering Our World with Grass, Twigs, and Other Green Waste

Can converting food and other wastes to biofuel be a transition technology to ease our dependence on fossil fuels and into a bioeconomy?

17 April 202017 April 2020

The amazing genes of the fly agaric

Researchers find the foundations of toxin production in Amanita muscaria, confirming a 50-year old theory

Canada’s biofuels, cleantech industries call for a clean economic recovery

Advanced Biofuels Canada released a Clean Fuel Strategy brief and presented the summary recommendations

16 April 20209 April 2020

Lux Research predicts electrification of chemical manufacturing platforms

Electrolysis technologies will enable renewable electricity as an alternative to fossil feedstock, as opportunity for the chemical sector to decarbonise its supply chain

15 April 20209 September 2021

How the chemical industry can meet the climate goals

ETH researchers analysed various possibilities for reducing the net CO₂ emissions of the chemical industry to zero. Their conclusion? The chemical industry can in fact have a carbon-neutral future

Super clear, super thin, super durable: Zymergen bends it like Beckham, electronics-wise

New great company's product is incredibly more thin, coupled with opacity and cost parity

14 April 20207 April 2020

Sateri’s Fujian Mill Complies with EU-BAT Standard, Rest of the Mills to Complete Assessments and Comply by 2023

EU-BAT is specifically developed for adoption by industries in Europe. Sateri is going beyond regulatory requirements to be an early adopter

9 April 20207 April 2020

Possible lives for food waste from restaurants

Research into the field of the bioeconomy and the search for waste valorization strategies is the field of research for the BIOSAHE

8 April 20203 April 2020

MATER-BI, the New Grade for Extrusion Coating Now Available

In comparison with previous versions, the new grade offers an appreciable improvement in process stability, coating thicknesses and processing speed

7 April 20202 April 2020

Synthetic palm oil being brewed like beer gets Bill Gates’ investment

C16 Biosciences has just received a 20 million dollar 'series A' investment round from Bill Gates’ Breakthrough Energy Ventures fund

6 April 20201 April 2020

NC Partnering Newsletter 03/2020

How does bio-based achieve higher impact in environmental policy?

31 March 202027 March 2020

The Bioplastics Industry 2020-2024

Focus on Biodegradable Plastics, Featuring Detailed Profiles of Corbion, BASF, Mitsubishi Chemical, Biome Technologies, Solvay & Arkema

Agriculture, bioeconomy and rural development Overview 2020

Investing in agricultural supply chains and rural areas is crucial to addressing the growing demand for healthier food and tackling challenges such as soil degradation, food waste, pollution and climate change

30 March 202025 March 2020

Huhtamaki’s ambition is to be the first choice in sustainable food packaging

Company will focus on growth, competitiveness, talent and sustainability

Governor Janet Mills Signs Renewable Products Tax Credit into Law

New legislation will help Maine compete for a market share in the growing global bioeconomy

27 March 202024 March 2020

DSM honors Professor Marc Hillmyer with the 2020 Bright Science Award in materials sciences

The jury selected Professor Hillmyer because of the scientific breadth and depth of his work and its relevance to the advancement of bio-based and circular materials

Next Five Years Could be Pivotal for Bioplastics

Bioplastics industry is yet to take off and the sector is littered with bankruptcies - but the situation is beginning to change

26 March 202023 March 2020

AR Packaging drives sustainable innovation and targets a major shift to dry molded fibre packaging together with PulPac

Group has joined the PulPac Technology Pool and thereby gets unique access to optimised processes for putting fully fibre based and renewable single-use products on the market

In stressful times, some good news

This legislation to help Maine compete for a market share in the growing global bioeconomy

More rapeseed meal in compound feeds despite declining production

UFOP Chart of the week (12 2020)

25 March 202023 March 2020

EUBP raises concerns over biased EASAC report on bio-based and biodegradable plastics

Statements implicitly lead to some very questionable recommendations to EU institutions and citizens

DOE offers $25 million for plastics recycling R&D

BETO issued a joint funding opportunity announcement on March titled “BOTTLE: Bio-Optimized Technologies to Keep Thermoplastics out of Landfills and the Environment.”

Building a lemon bioeconomy with green technology

Italy wants to open the route to a broader and richer economy for lemons, well beyond its conventional markets

24 March 202024 March 2020

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