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28 January 20209 September 2021

Prehistoric microbes valorize carbon dioxide under high pressure to ‘green gas’

Innovative bioreactor using microorganisms and extreme pressure conditions with high-efficiency to transform CO₂ into "green" natural gas

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French bio-waste finds second life in building insulation

Many French SMEs are starting to manufacture natural insulation materials based on bio-sourced materials and biowaste as alternative to conventional insulation

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Chief technology officer and green chemistry scientific advisor join Circa Group

Tony Duncan, CEO of Circa Group Ltd, who produces bio-based solvent Cyrene from waste biomass – has announced two additions to the team

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EU bets on bioeconomy to deliver farming aspects of the Green Deal

Bioeconomy is a great opportunity for agriculture and farmers to play a critical role in making the European Green Deal a success

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27 January 202027 January 2020

The global bio-based polymer market 2019 – A revised view on a turbulent and growing market

Turbulent times for bio-based polymers in 2019: PLA sold out despite expansion, as did PHA. Bio-based PP available for the first time, increased production of PBAT, PBS, bio-based PE, starch-containing polymer compounds and epoxy resins.

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Thailand Board of Investment Points Out the High Potential for Thailand to Be Bioplastics Hub

Due to its abundant raw materials, existing value chain and supportive government policies, the country is paving the path for investments in bioplastics projects

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Bioeconomy hype shouldn’t put biodiversity preservation at risk, experts say

The use of biomass on a wider scale in place of coal could be an opportunity for the Polish heating industry and energy suppliers

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Could bacteria help recycle greenhouse gases in the future?

Could bacteria assist in the recycling of greenhouse gases in the future instead of releasing them into the atmosphere?

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24 January 202021 January 2020

Wood-Based Alternative: Feminine Hygiene Fibres from Kelheim

The viscose hygiene fibres from Kelheim offer significant ecologic advantages: they are made from cellulose and they are fully biodegradable

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NC Partnering Newsletter 01/2020

Building a sustainable bioeconomy – focus on wood products

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23 January 202027 January 2020

The PULP2VALUE project was awarded with the BBI award for the highest number of cross-sectoral interconnections

As coordinator of the project, Royal COSUN (NL) received the award from Philippe Mengal, BBI JU Executive Director on the BBI JU Stakeholder Forum 2019

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ADM and P2 Science to Collaborate in Plant-Based Specialty Chemicals and Materials

The two companies have executed a Memorandum of Understanding addressing Plant-Based Monomers, Polymers, and Specialty Products

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Self-stick adhesive made with black pepper derivative adjusts to many tastes

UV light tunes properties of pressure-sensitive biobased adhesive

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22 January 202017 January 2020

BioICEP project to develop next generation materials kicks off

€5 million project BioICEP, which will span four years, aims to develop sustainable, environmentally-friendly alternatives to traditional petroleum-based plastic

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Towards sustainability — From a by-product of the biodiesel industry to a valuable chemical

New cheap and efficient copper-based catalyst can be used to convert glycerol into dihydroxyacetone, same process produces hydrogen molecules from water

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20 January 202015 January 2020

Hortmeyer and White to Lead DNFI

Both have extensive knowledge of fibres, fibre markets and fibre production, and each is highly qualified as an advocate for natural fibres

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A vision: insect biorefineries as components of a sustainable bioeconomy

BMBF is funding projects for applications of insects-based chitosan as a sustainable domestic source that can replace tropical oils

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Italy waters down plastic tax after complaints from business

Changes to Italy's new plastic tax were contained within an amendment made to the 2020 budget bill

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17 January 202016 January 2020

Science Year 2020 – bioeconomy

Towards a sustainable economy!

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16 January 202021 January 2020

Identifizierung der vorteilhaftesten Kombinationen aus Rohstoff, Syntheseweg und Zielmolekül – Stakeholder-Registrierung für Verbundprojekt EvaChem offen

Was sind die vorteilhaftesten stoff- und prozessbezogenen Kombinationen aus Rohstoff, Syntheseweg und Zielmolekül? Wann sind Biomasse erster und zweiter Generation oder CO₂ am vorteilhaftesten? Und, für welche Synthesewege und Zielmoleküle bleiben fossile Rohstoffe von Vorteil?  

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Industry and farmers expect ‘science-based’ solutions to deliver New Green Deal

Dupont-Inglis said that she hoped the Commission will “do more to deliver practical and science-based rules for products resulting from agricultural biotechnology"

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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