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15 January 202011 January 2020

Devan underlines its sustainability track record with 2 additional bio-based product launches

Belgian firm to complement bio-based flame retardant with the launch of bio-based antimicrobial and bio-based PCM solutions at the Heimtextil show in Frankfurt

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New Holland Announces Partnership with National Hemp Association

Leading hemp association to partner with global equipment leader

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The Digest’s Biofuels Mandates Around the World 2020

The major blending mandates that will drive global demand are those set in the US, China and Brazil

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14 January 20209 January 2020

Help coming for didymo rivers

Young NZ student is turning an algae pest into profit

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13 January 20208 January 2020

The European Green Deal: It all sounds very nice, but…

Deutsche Bank expert Eric Heymann is doubting ouvertly in the climate ambitions of the European Green Deal

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10 January 202010 January 2020

Endlich! Die weltweit erste Konferenz zu Cellulosefasern findet vom 11.–12. Februar 2020 in Köln statt: „1st International Conference on Cellulose Fibres“

Märkte, Technologien und Nachhaltigkeit stehen im Fokus

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Finally! The world’s first conference on cellulose fibres will take place in Cologne on February 11–12, 2020: “1st International Conference on Cellulose Fibres”

The focus is on markets, technologies and sustainability

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Specialty Polymer Products: The Digest’s 2019 Multi-Slide Guide to Itaconix’s Polymers

Illuminating presentation from the company's CEO showed how new economics combined with unique functionality and biobased itaconic acid are creating value

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9 January 20208 January 2020

Clariant to present six company pitches on Circular Plastics Economy at the 4th European Chemistry Partnering on February 27, 2020

More than 1,000 decision makers, more than 2,000 networking meetings and 50 pitches are expected at the 4th European Chemistry Partnering in Frankfurt

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8 January 20208 January 2020

nova Experts introduced: Raj Chinthapalli

Our market opportunities, price forecasts and competitive intelligence analyzer

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New BioHub for Europe’s forestry capital

Three organisations signed a Memorandum of Understanding on structural changes in forest bioeconomy markets and development of the forest bioeconomy in Russia and China

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7 January 20206 January 2020

Communication from the Commission: The European Green Deal

New growth strategy aims to transform the EU into a fair and prosperous society, with a modern, resource-efficient and competitive economy

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Alberta has its economic answer in front of them. Will they see the forest for the trees?

By Jeff Passmore, Founder and Chair of Scaling Up Special to The Digest  

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6 January 202019 December 2019

VTT equips laboratory with a bench scale unit from hte

hte supplied a customized four-fold bench scale hydroprocessing unit to VTT, the Finnish VTT Technical Research Center

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Transforming cod heads, frames and intestines from waste to value

How the new project 'WaSeaBi' is transforming codling waste into valuable side products

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20 December 201917 December 2019

Sulapac and Quadpack join forces for sustainable cosmetic packaging

The new partnership provides Sulapac’s existing and new cosmetic clients access to a wider range of sustainable packaging solutions  

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European Green Deal: Bioplastics to play a crucial role in making the deal become reality

EUBP will engage in constructive discussions to explain in further detail the potential of bioplastics and their crucial contribution to achieving the Green Deal

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PGF boost to future-proof Manawatū-Whanganui economy

NZ Bio-Forestry Limited to receive a $380,000 grant boost for game-changing research which could lead to New Zealand’s first bio-plastics facility

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19 December 201916 December 2019

Azerbaijan to start producing bioplastic

President of TechnipFMC noted that 150 million euros will be invested in the project, saying that the construction of the plant will take two years

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5 Minutes With…Monique van Wijnbergen from Natural Habitats

“We really want to change the conversation in the market that palm can be grown for good.”

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EU chief likens Green New Deal to Europe’s ‘man on the moon’ moment and includes plan for biodegradable plastics framework

Under its new circular economy plan, the EC will develop requirements to ensure reusability or recyclability for all packaging in the EU market

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18 December 201913 December 2019

Domsjö Fabriker AB and Ecohelix AB have agreed to cooperate on establishing a demo scale plant for production of the hemicellulose copolymers developed and patented by Ecohelix

Demo scale plant will start next year

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17 December 201912 December 2019

Nouryon introduces natural starch for the personal care market

Amaze™ Nordic Barley, derived from barley starch, shows excellent performance in improving the aesthetics of skin and hair care products

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16 December 201913 December 2019

Stora Enso invests in pilot plant for bio-based plastic packaging material

Design and engineering of the pilot facility have started, and construction will begin in the second half of 2020

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Global Bio-Polyamide Market: What it got next?

Find out with the latest research available at ‘The Market Reports’

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Lenzing unveils latest Refibra breakthrough technology

First production of Tencel Lyocell fibers using post-consumer cotton waste

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Alex Michine, CEO of MetGen, is the Most Innovative Bioeconomy CEO 2019

Alex Michine succeeds to Ken Richards (Leaf Resources), Tony Duncan (Circa Group) and Jürgen Eck, respectively most innovative CEO 2016, 2017 and 2018

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13 December 201910 December 2019

New Anellotech technology tackles plastics pollution by recycling plastic waste into chemicals

New company's Plas-TCat™ process technology aiming to convert a wide range of plastic waste directly into chemicals

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12 December 20199 December 2019

European Bioplastics elects new Board with François de Bie as new Chairman

Notable industry representatives aim to continous supporting the association up to a circular economy

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10 December 20195 December 2019

Our Bioeconomy Christmas List

Here's what we're hoping for under the tree this year

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New market data 2019: Bioplastics industry shows dynamic growth

Global bioplastics production capacity is set to increase from around 2.1 million tonnes in 2019 to 2.4 million tonnes in 2024

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Kotkamills participates in 4evergreen alliance to boost the contribution of fibre-based packaging in a circular economy

Common goal is to deliver a holistic approach to optimise the sustainability and circularity of the fibre-based packaging’s life cycle

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How Policy Can Boost the Market Roll-Out of Renewable Fuels

Innovation project ADVANCEFUEL aims to reaching the target of 3.5% for advanced renewable fuels mentioned in the REDII

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A European fund to support the circular bioeconomy

The European Commission and the EIB announce the selection of an Investment Advisor for the upcoming European Circular Bioeconomy Fund

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9 December 201925 July 2024

NC Partnering Newsletter 11/2019

Time to boost the bioeconomy

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allnex Shows Sustainability Commitment By Introducing Bio-Based UV PUD For Industrial Wood Coatings

"We continue to see an important growth in the waterborne UV market, driven by both performance and the green profile of the technology."

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The 10 Most Innovative Bioeconomy CEOs in 2019. Now choose the number 1

The bioeconomy is innovation, the result of the skills and passion of researchers and managers able to create value and new high-qualified jobs

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7 December 201926 December 2019

Realising the circular bioeconomy

OECD Science, Technology and Industry Policy Paper for free download

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5 December 20192 December 2019

Green Dot named one of three finalists for the Samsung Extreme Tech Challenge in San Francisco

On May 4th, 2020, Green Dot and 30 regional finalists from around the globe will compete at the finals round bootcamp in Paris

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4 December 20193 December 2019

Great response to announcement of first conference on Cellulose Fibres

Market leaders as sponsors and partners, 50 submitted abstracts and on everyone's lips. Market response is outstanding. Managing Director Michael Carus: “We have found a gap in the market and are looking forward to bringing together players along the entire cellulose fibres value chain – from dissolving pulp to textiles”.

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Call for Abstracts – 13th Bio-based Materials Conference, 12 – 13 May 2020, Cologne, Germany ready for submission

Innovative companies to find markets for their new bio-based products and upcoming technological breakthroughs for a sustainable future

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Waste, plants, CO2 – the resources of the future

Raw Materials Summit 2019 points way out of the throwaway society / Start-up company wins “Resource Innovator” prize

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VTT develops alternative leather from fungi – aims at industrial-scale production

Fungal mycelium to be produced into a skinlike material that would be suited for industrial production

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3 December 20193 December 2019

nova-Institute’s Winter Special – 30% discount on all market reports

From global overview to special subjects: Get the latest and outstanding market reports for a special price

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nova-Instituts Winter-Special – 30 % Rabatt auf alle Marktstudien

Vom globalen Überblick bis hin zu Spezialthemen: Erhalten Sie die neuesten und besten Marktstudien zum Vorzugspreis

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BioMonitor seek experts’ knowledge on data collection methodologies used to measure the bioeconomy

As part of the long run data collection strategy, BioMonitor will address the integration of new bio-based products into the official Eurostat statistics

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Energy from biomass is sustainable, as a nest egg

Biomass is not sustainable all by itself. Policy, effort and monitoring are required in order to control the balance between growth and use of biomass

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2 December 201927 November 2019

Resolve-project develops bio-based alternatives for hazardous solvents

New solvent molecules proved to have better performance than their fossil counterparts

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29 November 201926 November 2019

‘Doing More With Lignin’

Project will utilize existing infrastructure for biobased chemistry at 3 locations in the south of the Netherlands

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Europe Bioplastics & Biopolymers Market Report (2014-2024)

Market Size, Share, Price, Trend and Forecast