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13 May 20198 May 2019

Welcome to the final RoadToBio Newsletter

We will introduce the various parts of the new Roadmap and show your opportunities and advantages to increase the bio-based share in the chemical production

10 May 20196 May 2019

Commission calls for bioeconomy strategies to be expanded and implemented

The updated strategy expanded its action plan to develop a sustainable and circular bioeconomy from mainly biofuels to any kind of bio-based industry

9 May 20196 May 2019

The Digest’s Top 10 Innovations for the week of May 1st

Tequila-waste straws, blood-based sneakers, green burials, spider silk athletic apparel, 3D printed heart, water-filled seaweed spheres, and more

8 May 20196 May 2019

Blue Bioeconomy in Northern Germany

BMBF has approved a project coordinated by Kiel University: "Bioeconomy at Marine Sites (BaMS)" with funding of up to 20 million Euro

7 May 201917 May 2019

The state of the European bio-based economy is very mixed, the market is in a critical phase

Interview with Michael Carus, CEO of nova-Institute, on the development of the European bio-based economy and a shift towards a renewable carbon economy

Keynote speech by Commissioner Phil Hogan at ‘Our Forests, Our Future’ conference, Brussels

Forests are multifunctional and hold enormous importance from an environmental, cultural, social and economic point of view

French low-carbon label plants seeds of agricultural and forestry transition

New label aims to encourage the development of projects that reduce and sequester greenhouse gas emissions

Bioeconomy will help to bring jobs to EU’s rural areas and keep the bloc ‘politically balanced’, Dutch MEP says

Bioeconomy is “extremely important” in keeping Europe balanced, not only in relation to the circular economy but in relation to its “political situation”

Bioeconomy, a smarter way of using agricultural resources

Bioeconomy is about converting renewable biological resources from land and sea into other vital products and bio-energy

6 May 201930 April 2019

Sumitomo Chemical and Zymergen partner on development renewable specialty materials

Companies aim to discover novel and improved molecules to bring to market competitive, high-performance, specialty materials

Tailor-made enzymatic solutions reduce time and cost of biorefinery processes

In the EU-funded research project BIOrescue, Finnish company MetGen developed more efficient enzymes to accelerate chemical reactions and reduce the cost of the process

3 May 20192 May 2019

Ten reasons to attend the “12th International Conference on Bio-based Materials” 15–16 May 2019, Maternushaus, Cologne

Comprehensive Update on Bio-based Fine Chemicals, Building-Blocks, Polymers and the Future of Biodegradation – Technologies, Markets, Consumers and Policy

Enabling the Advanced Bioeconomy through Public Policy Supporting Biofoundries and Engineering Biology

This paper considers several policy options to remove critical technical barriers to commercialization

2 May 201930 April 2019

State of play of Central and Eastern Europe’s bioeconomies

Study to map information and to help establishing data-driven support for the development and implementation of national bioeconomy policies in the BIOEAST macro-region

30 April 201929 April 2019

Join us: nova-Session „EU Circular Economy and Plastic Policy”, 21 May 2019, Cologne

Want to know what’s really going on with the new European plastics policy? Join our nova-Session!

Bioeconomy in CAP – the economy of tomorrow?

To reach a functioning economy in the future, the driving force should consist of a sustainable bioeconomic strategy

29 April 20199 September 2021

Biosolar cells: moving forward step by step

There are many research programs in the area of direct conversion of sunlight, and each of those takes this technology a step further

26 April 201920 April 2019

Global Bioplastics and Biopolymers Market Research Report 2019

Research report focuses on Bioplastics and Biopolymers volume and value at global level, regional level and company level during 2019-2025

25 April 201919 April 2019

Irish companies come together in Plastic Action Alliance for sustainable packaging

All participants will use their collective food production experience and expertise to significantly reduce problematic single-use packaging from the supply chain

100% sunflower waste finds use in bioproducts and design

Studio Thomas Vailly turning sunflower crop waste into biomaterials to make sustainable products from insulation panels to iPhone cases

Queensland’s quest for a circular bioeconomy

We look at Queensland, Australia – the innovators, the leaders, the investors

24 April 201919 April 2019

Facts must trump fear: EuropaBio responds to EU Parliament vote on food chain risk assessment

Response to the revision of the General Food Law adopted by the European Parliament, which aims at improving the transparency and sustainability of EU food risk assessment

The Digest’s Top 10 Innovations for the week of April 12th

Coffee without the coffee bean, bioplastic burial pods, fruit and algae clothing, soy straws, and more

23 April 201918 June 2020

As Mass Timber Takes Off, How Green Is This New Building Material?

Mass timber construction is on the rise, with advocates saying it could revolutionize the building industry and be part of a climate change solution. But some are questioning whether the logging and manufacturing required to produce the new material outweigh any benefits

17 April 201912 April 2019

How to convert wheat straw waste into green chemicals

An EU initiative has produced renewable bio-isobutene for use in various applications ranging from cosmetics to fuels

16 April 201911 April 2019

Berlin aims to become timber construction center – DeSH welcomes decision in the House of Representatives

As part of the Berlin Energy and Climate Protection Program (BEK), wood as a construction material will henceforth be used to a much greater extent

Technology shown to turn municipal wastewater algae into specialty chemicals for biofuels, bioplastics

Startup receives support from two environmental accelerator programs

CENER is developing technology for future urban biorefineries, to move towards a circular bioeconomy

CENER is involved in 4 specific initiatives, in order to develop the most adequate management and valorization routes of different urban biowastes

Succinic acid, once a biobased chemical star, is barely being made

The fermentation-derived molecule, conceived in an era of high oil prices, became a victim of the shale revolution

15 April 201910 April 2019

Ben & Jerry’s Joins Major Global Brands Phasing Out Petroleum-Based Plastics

Company replacing plastic spoons and straws in its 600+ Scoop Shops worldwide with wooden spoons and paper straws by April 2019 as a first step

12 April 20199 April 2019

Inauguration Function of International Conference on Bioplastics (BIOP-2019)

Indian university to launch bioplastics production unit

The Digest’s Top 10 Innovations for the week of April 8th

Food and drink packaging from seaweed and animal hides, beer six-pack rings, mouse ears for humans, vehicle pigments, carbon fiber for building materials, hempcrete, and more

11 April 201912 April 2019

Australia to Plant 1 Billion Trees in the Next 11 Years, Bringing the Country Closer to Paris Agreement’s Goals

Country starts relying more on trees for materials like wood, fibers, and other materials

Toys are a natural fit with bioplastics

Toys made of plant-based plastics was premise of the inaugural bio!TOY conference that took place on 27 and 28 March 2019 in Nuremberg, Germany

Mallow sugar factory site may get a sweet new lease of life

Greencore set to meet with County Council officials to discuss future uses for the site

10 April 201910 April 2019

DanuBioValNet – TOP bio-based products in the Danube Region

First of its kind catalogue showcasing innovative solutions applying biological renewable resources in three project-focused value chains

Kaneka Belgium nominated for the essenscia Innovation Award 2019

Company developed a revolutionary sustainable packaging material, which is not only recyclable through composting, but as well biodegradable

8 April 2019

Deep insight into the future of bio-based building blocks and polymers

nova Session “Bio-based Building Blocks and Polymers – Markets, Trends and Innovations”

5 April 20192 April 2019

Biomass analysis: the key to success for your biorefinery process

Celignis has subsequently been developing innovative methodologies to improve biomass analysis processes

SME of the Month April – Phytowelt GreenTechnologies

Interview with Dr Peter Welters, CEO of the winner of the Most Innovative European Biotech SME Awards 2018 in the Agricultural Biotech category

3 April 201929 March 2019

5 Other Uses for Hemp You May Not Know About

Hemp-derived CBD gets all the love in the media, but the plant is remarkably versatile

2 April 201928 March 2019

EU budget for 2021-2027: Commission welcomes provisional agreement on Horizon Europe, the future EU research and innovation programme

The EU institutions have reached a partial political agreement, subject to formal approval by the European Parliament and Council, on Horizon Europe

29 March 201926 March 2019

Launch of the 2019 European Social Innovation Competition: EUR 150,000 for three innovations reducing plastic waste

The theme 'Challenging Plastic Waste' is looking for ideas and projects that reduce plastic waste by focusing systemic changes at local, national and European levels

28 March 201925 March 2019

An InfluenceMap Report: Big Oil’s Real Agenda on Climate Change

How the oil majors have spent $1Bn since Paris on narrative capture and lobbying on climate

27 March 201922 March 2019

Boosting bioeconomy in ten European regions

POWER4BIO develops regional bioeconomy strategies and roadmaps by cross-border knowledge exchange

US Federal Agencies Release Framework for Advancing the Bioeconomy

New Framework to increase government accountability and accelerate innovative and sustainable technologies

26 March 201922 March 2019

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