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4 March 20202 March 2020

The combination of plant-based particles and water forms an ‘eco’ super-glue

Researchers demonstrated that plant-derived cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) can form an adhesive that fully integrates the concepts of sustainability, performance, and cost

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3 March 202028 February 2020

Take Five: Bio-based businesses aiming to stimulate positive environmental change via successful partnerships

More and more companies are increasingly working together to develop renewable and circular solutions

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2 March 2020

BioSinn – products for which biodegradation makes sense!

When does biodegradation makes ecological sense? Are there already suitable materials for such applications? What are the conditions in market economy?

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Circularity is the ‘North Star’ guiding Covestro’s long-term strategic course

CEO Markus Steilemann gives an overview on the company's global strategic program to implement circular economy in all corporate divisions

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28 February 202027 February 2020

Södra first in the world with fossil-free biomethanol

Södra decided to invest in a biomethanol production facility in 2017 and shows company's commitment towards a circular economy, resource-efficiency and being fossil-fuel free

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President of Indonesia Inaugurates Country’s Largest Integrated Viscose Rayon Production Facility

New plant is injecting a boost for the country’s textile sector and the Indonesian Government’s industrial 4.0 development strategy

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27 February 20209 September 2021

Groundbreaking biotech project funded: Archaea are the new superorganisms

New consortium, funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research in Germany, will decipher the potential of methanogenic archaea to produce marketable products

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TWB START-UP DAY promotes bioeconomy, biotechnology through ‘green growth’

An international reference event in the field of industrial biotechnologies to showcase innovative tools derived from biological resources

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21 February 202020 February 2020

Joint venture formed for production of bio-based levulinic acid

Towell Engineering Group and GF Biochemicals to collaborate for the production and marketing of biochemicals using GF Biochemicals proprietary technology

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20 February 202021 February 2020

Despite storm and virus warnings, 210 participants joined “1st International Conference on Cellulose Fibres” in Cologne, Germany

With 210 participants and 15 exhibitors from 26 different countries, the first conference on cellulose fibres was a great success and exceeded all expectations. The focus of the conference was on markets, technologies and sustainability – and especially alternative cellulose feedstocks.

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Plastic recycling: many technologies available, no winner, says Lux Research

Research report shows four technologies to remain dominant in the near future: mechanical recycling, depolymerisation, pyrolysis, and solvent-based recycling

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China’s Plan To Beat The U.S. In The Trillion-Dollar Global Bioeconomy

New national report warns that many factors are threatening the U.S.’s lead in the bioeconomy

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Sustainability and high value: the issues of the future dominated at Heimtextil 2020

Sustainability was a central thread that ran through the entire event at Heimtextil 2020

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European Bioeconomy Alliance comments on European Climate Law Roadmap

EUBA agrees with the aim as outlined in the Climate Law Roadmap to ensure that all sectors play their part to reaching the climate goals

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19 February 20209 September 2021

Call for Innovations: carbon capture and utilization (CCU) technologies for the Port-Daniel-Gascons cement plant

McInnis Cement issues innovation call for carbon capture and utilisation technologies

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18 February 202018 February 2020

Tecnaro nabs second prize in newly created Innovation Champions Award

Germany-based manufacturer of bio-compounds has been awarded for its high resilient, innovative biomaterials made from lignin, starch, sugar or cellulose

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Bio-Nylon Is The New Green: How One Company Is Fermenting A $10 Billion Market

Genomatica recently reached a milestone that epitomizes a shift from fossil fuels to biology, using a renewable fermentation approach to get nylon building blocks

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7 New Changes in USDA Biorefinery Funding Opportunities – Now is the Time to Take Advantage

Applicants are encouraged to consider projects that provide measurable results in helping rural communities build robust and sustainable economies

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17 February 202017 February 2020

Which measures could boost the European bio-based economy?

The Independent Bio-Based Expert Group presents the results of an expert survey on the impact and implementation of measures and instruments to stimulate the bio-based economy

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Sharon Laboratories capitalizes on Deinove to sustain its development activities

JV aims at entering into an exclusive partnership for the development and marketing of a range of new bio-based solutions, arising from DEINOVE’s platform

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14 February 202012 February 2020

Huhtamaki focuses on fibre

Renewable fibre is the main volume raw material for Huhtamaki, with already, nearly 70% of product portfolio consisting of fibre-based products

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13 February 20209 September 2021

5 Minutes With… Vera Essmann from Covestro

The company is currently developing new bio-based products based on biomass, CO₂, and recycled waste

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12 February 20207 February 2020

Sugarcane bagasse may replace oil in plastic production

Research is being conducted at the São Carlos Chemistry Institute

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Teresa Kok to engage Europe on direction of Malaysian oil palm industry

One-week visit will involve the United Kingdom, Spain, the Netherlands and Belgium, to address the widespread anti-palm oil campaign in the continent

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11 February 20209 September 2021

Negative emissions pioneer Drax announces new CCUS projects during Energy Minister’s visit

New partnership with cleantech company Econic Technologies to explore the potential for using captured carbon dioxide from its biomass power generation

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MEGaproject: UPM and its $600M gambit in renewable chemicals

Company chewed through a lengthy evaluation process for a technology partner, and ultimately selected supercritical technology and tapped Renmatix as the partner

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10 February 20205 February 2020

Novamont – Serbian Government Agreement to Design the Circular Bioeconomy

During the five-year collaboration, Novamont to design a model for the separate collection of urban and agricultural waste, collaboration may be extended to industrial investments

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7 February 20207 February 2020

Call for Innovations: Bio-based Material of the Year 2020

13th International Conference on Bio-based Materials, 12-13 May 2020, Cologne, Germany

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Greentech pioneer AVA Biochem teams-up with Michelin Group to foster eco-innovation

Collaboration aims to establish the world’s first commercial-scale production plant of 5-HMF, and to ultimately bring novel product applications onto the market

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Italy welcomes bioeconomy, kisses agricultural runoff goodbye

Italy has invested heavily in the bioeconomy, primarily in research, also supported by the European Union

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6 February 20203 February 2020

A novel environmentally friendly process for depolymerization of hydrolysis lignin using Kraft cooking liquor:

Chemicals recoverable by the Kraft recovery cycle - developed approach could be significantly more cost‐effective if integrated into Kraft pulp mill operations

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5 February 20201 February 2020

DNFI Innovation in Natural Fibres Award 2020

Nominations for the 2020 DNFI Innovation in Natural Fibres Award are now being accepted - Anyone with interest in natural fibres is welcome to join DNFI

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Mattel’s biobased building blocks, world’s 1st fuel-cell powered train, self-healing “Frankenstein” concrete, potato starch produce packaging, and more

The Digest’s Top 10 Innovations for the week of January 30th

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4 February 20203 February 2020

UPM invests in next generation biochemicals to drive a switch from fossil raw materials to sustainable solutions

EUR 550 million in an industrial scale biorefinery to convert solid wood into next generation biochemicals

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An alternative solution for climate neutrality?

Low-carbon fuels made from anything from wood pellets to garbage could hold the key to reducing CO₂ emissions in the transport sector. Jonathan Benton reports on a European Parliament event looking at the potential benefits

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At Davos, innovative products point to a sustainable future

A short overview about the bio-based developments at the World Economic Forum 2020

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3 February 202029 January 2020

Scientists create monstrous ‘living concrete’ that regenerates itself

Researchers at the University of Colorado have discovered how to concoct a remarkably durable material that captures and reproduces carbon using crystallized minerals deposited via photosynthetic cyanobacteria

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21 Reasons Why Powerizer Complete Is A Detergent & Cleaner That Keeps Giving

Plant and Mineral-Based Cleaner Certified Across Dish, Laundry, Carpet and Multi-purpose Cleaners

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31 January 202028 January 2020

Conagra Brands Announces Sustainable Packaging Goal

Company aims to reduce overall use of plastic and make 100% of current plastic packaging renewable, recyclable or compostable by 2025

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Germany’s new bioeconomy strategy criticised for overlooking agriculture, food production

Its logic sounds impressively simple: The economy should increasingly switch to renewable raw materials, meaning it should become independent of coal, oil and gas

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30 January 202012 February 2020

Deep insight into a turbulent and growing market – Expert workshop on the global production of bio-based building blocks and polymers

nova Session “Bio-based Building Blocks and Polymers – Global Capacities, Production and Trends 2019-2024”. A Workshop with leading biopolymer experts from Germany, the Netherlands and the USA. Join in, learn, discuss and share.

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1st ECP Job Exchange at the 4th European Chemistry Partnering

The 1st ECP Job Exchange offers a very clear focus on content as well as exclusive access to top-class participants who are committed to this topic

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Wood-based lid for quark containers − Valio and Stora Enso test biocomposite in food packaging

Reusable lids will be used to test the wood-based biocomposite in food packaging

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Resolute invests $38 million in its Kénogami mill in Quebec

New $27 million project will create eight jobs in the startup phase slated for 2021, and a total of 23 jobs once the plant reaches its full production capacity of 21 metric tons per day

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Leave nothing to waste in agriculture: Spain’s race to top circular economy

The agrifood sector is aiming to become a leader in the circular economy

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29 January 202028 January 2020

Single-use plastic: China to ban bags and other items

Plastic bags will be banned across all cities and towns in 2022, though markets selling fresh products will be exempt until 2025, restaurant industry by 30%  

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Five ways to turn CO₂ from pollution to a valuable product

All options for using CO₂ have potential, but making them a reality will need a clear understanding of the possible unintended consequences

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Will the skyscrapers of the future be made out of wood?

Wood products that are nearly as strong as steel are going into more high-rises, locking up carbon. But can we grow enough trees to keep pace?

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Bioeconomy in the CAP’s nine objectives

The recently updated bioeconomy strategy now looks more at the concept of circular economy in general than at the mere re-use of energy

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28 January 202023 January 2020

Bitrez Ltd launches bio-based resins at JEC World 2020

New family of bio-based resins are designed especially for composite applications and are REACH compliant