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24 October 201921 October 2019

The BioImpulse project gives new impetus to biotechnology in materials

Collaborative project brings together public and private players to create a new adhesive resin without any SVHC compound for the automotive and construction markets

23 October 201930 October 2019

Six candidates are nominated for the innovation award “Biocomposite of the Year 2019” – Biocomposites are highly versatile: the choice is yours!

The winners of the innovation award “Biocomposite of the Year 2019” will be chosen at the “8th Biocomposites Conference Cologne”, in Cologne, Germany

Novamont and Saes Group Announce a Technological Partnership for Highly Innovative Solutions

Companies unveil a range of compostable packaging solutions using raw materials of plant origin

22 October 201917 October 2019

Borealis and Neste begin strategic co-operation to accelerate circularity and bioeconomy in plastics

Borealis to produce renewable polypropylene using Neste’s renewable propane by end of 2019

17 October 201915 October 2019

High-impact bio-based initiative for a circular Europe

Institutional public-private partnerships are needed to ensure the full deployment of the bioeconomy in Europe

15 October 201910 October 2019

World’s first combined 2G ethanol and crude lignin oil biorefinery inches closer to reality

New bio-refinery at Villaralto, in Cordoba Province, Andalusia will produce second generation ethanol alongside so-called crude lignin oil

Previous govt’s bioeconomy push fell short in several areas, says audit office

PM Juha Sipilä's key bioeconomy projects created few new jobs and did not help the farming sector, auditors concluded

14 October 20199 October 2019

Request for Information on the Bioeconomy

The Office of Science Technology and Policy (OSTP) requests input from all interested parties on the U.S. Bioeconomy

11 October 20198 October 2019

Neste to lead its Renewable Polymers and Chemicals business from its office in Düsseldorf, Germany

New unit to provide the plastics and chemicals industries globally with solutions derived from biomass and chemically recycled plastic waste

10 October 20197 October 2019

IPCC study highlights the role of sustainable forest management for climate adaptation

LIFE RESILIENT FORESTS project promotes a replicable sustainable forest management approach to improve forest resilience to climate change

9 October 20196 October 2019

Greenpeace report exposes how multinationals are pretending to solve the plastic crisis

New findings show that companies are investing in risky emerging chemical conversion “recycling” technologies, which offer false hope and lock in demand for plastic packaging

Exclusive expert insights from day two of EFIB 2019

Bio Market Insight’s Liz Gyekye was on the ground and she picked out some of the highlights from day two

White House Seeks Input from Biotech Stakeholders on Bioeconomy

To establish guiding principles to promote and protect the U.S. Bioeconomy, OSTP is seeking input from interested parties

8 October 20198 October 2019

Open Letter to DG Environment: Which polymers are “natural polymers” in the sense of the single-use plastic ban?

“Single-use plastic ban” excepts bioplastics made from chemically unmodified natural polymers in the sense of the REACH definition of a not chemically modified substance

What is the impact of agricultural mulch foils on terrestrial ecosystems?

In the “iMulch” project, funded by the EU and the German federate state North Rhine-Westphalia, scientists are developing new measuring methods to analyse the effects of plastics (micro and macro plastics) on soils and drainage waters

Can We Redesign The Modern City With Synthetic Biology? Could We Grow Our Houses Instead Of Building Them?

Incorporating living organisms into our existing construction methods— is already underway

BASF strengthens biotechnology footprint to enter natural F&F ingredients market

Company now broadens its portfolio with natural ingredients such as vanillin, nootkatone and valencene and intends to advance the technology for biotech-based aroma ingredients

The next Bad A$$ Super Force in Flavors & Fragrances? BASF – big company doing big things, entering F&F market

BASF – big company doing big things, entering F&F market

7 October 201930 October 2019

Reducing the use of plastics without changing production technology?

130,000 t of biocomposite granulates are available for greening in Europe. World's largest biocomposites conference in November in Cologne (Germany)

Developing a National/Regional Biostrategy

NC Partnering Newsletter 9/2019

Celebrating amazing science across Europe

The European Biotech Week has once again succeeded in creating more excitement and enthusiasm for biotechnology

4 October 20192 October 2019

BioMonitor expert workshop

14 November 2019, 13 - 17 h, Maternushaus, Cologne, Germany

26 September 201923 September 2019

Joint Statement for an Ambitious Horizon Europe Programme

Joint statement of 93 associations representing key European research & innovation stakeholders calling for ambitiours Horizon Europe programme

Traceable data will accelerate the circulation of materials

In an ideal scenario, products themselves would contain informations about the materials used to make them

25 September 201925 September 2019

Stora Enso and Fiskeby show the way to circular bioeconomy: recycling trials prove that paper cups made from renewable fibre can be recycled

Cupforma Natura Solo™ by Stora Enso breaks down in the recycling process, ensuring that all fibres can be fully recovered

UPM Raflatac and UPM Biofuels join forces to create innovative new fossil-free labeling materials

Innovative labeling materials will answer brand owners’ needs to replace traditional fossil-based virgin materials with renewable ones

19 September 201919 September 2019

Climate change, forest management and bio-plastics take center stage at the World Bioeconomy Forum held in Ruka, Finland

The 2020 event has already been set for September 23-25 and will once again be held in Ruka

18 September 201914 September 2019

Could the Circular Bioeconomy Help Save the Amazon?

On the international level, closer cooperation is necessary to ensure that the transition to a circular bioeconomy in the forest sector delivers real environmental benefits

13 September 201911 September 2019

Project focus: How BBI JU has built the model for the successful expansion of Europe’s growing bioeconomy

To ensure that the bioeconomy delivers the environmental and commercial benefits, connections have to be built across industries and geographies

The Advanced Bioeconomy Report Q2 2019 Earnings: The Year of Living Endangeredly

In hand we now have the latest earnings reports from what you might call the 8 Pathfinders

6 September 20193 September 2019

NC Partnering Newsletter 8/2019

Setting up a biorefinery

Polymers: Linoleic acid derived from vegetable oils to replace crude oil

TH Cologne researchers developing bio-based polymer intermediates from renewable resources

5 September 20192 September 2019

EU Rural Review 28 ‘Bioeconomy’

New publication looks at the major role played by the new EU Bioeconomy Strategy as well as the importance of local and regional actors

4 September 20192 September 2019

UPM Raflatac responds to the growing need for renewable packaging materials by unveiling industry’s first wood-based film material

A 100 percent wood-based solution originating from sustainably managed forests

3 September 201929 August 2019

If we really want to sequester more carbon, agriculture can’t be made the enemy, says microbial input startup Locus

IPCC report highlights that farmers are in our first lines of defense in the battle to put more carbon back in the ground

Kaneka Wins Japan Bioindustry Award 2019 for Seawater Biodegradable Bioplastics

PHBH materials decompose not only on soil, but also in seawater (90% within 6 months at 30°C) and have obtained the “OK Biodegradable Marine” certificate from TÜV AUSTRIA

2 September 201928 August 2019

Beyond food: the role of animals in the bioeconomy

The bioeconomy may be dominated by plant-based processes, but animals also have key roles to play

30 August 201927 August 2019

Sulapac: the startup making biodegradable, plastic-free beauty packaging a reality

Company announced this year, that its Universal Recipe material can be used with existing injection molding infrastructure

Planned biorefinery first step to ‘Biopolis’

With big investments in biological research to industrial manufacturing and creation of innovative products, Thailand becoming a hub for biotechnology in Southeast Asia

29 August 201926 August 2019

University of Minnesota receives $20M grant for sustainable plastics research

Researchers used microbial engineering to develop an inexpensive, sustainable pathway for commercially viable flexible foams usable in everyday items

28 August 201926 August 2019

AMR says global bioplastics market will reach $68.57 billion by 2024

While Europe is expected to maintain its lead status, AsiaPacific is expected to register the largest growth rate with a CAGR of 20.4% through 2024

Avantium First Half 2019 Results

"Company is progressing its technologies towards commercialization"

27 August 201922 August 2019

Karl-Heinz Bußbach sees a future for bioplastics

VDMA interview with a key industry player in the run-up to the K 2019 in Düsseldorf in October

Bottled water brand mixes RPET and bioplastic

Coca-Cola is aiming to mix their plant-based plastic with recycled PET in a 1-to-1 ratio to create a “HybridBottle”

26 August 201921 August 2019

Mineral oil groups ramp up HVO production in the EU

In view of alternative feedstock options, UFOP has urged the EU to step up certification and documentation requirements

22 August 201922 August 2019

Natural Fibres and the World Economy July 2019

DNFI, in cooperation with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), collects statistics on 14 categories of natural fibres

Biolubricants set to help farm products

Move a part of state's bioeconomy scheme

21 August 201920 August 2019

Seaweed underpants, Trump straws, BASF renewable chelating agents, CBD extraction, biometric IDs for airlines, upcycling coffee waste, and more

The Digest’s Top 10 Innovations for the week of August 9th

Bio-on produces expert witnesses testifying to validity biodegradability claims

After issuing a statement refuting all allegations to a last QCM’s report, Bio-on has now also called on two experts to testify to the validity of its PHA technology

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