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16 August 201912 August 2019

How ecovio® contributes to closing the nutrient cycle towards a Circular Economy

Films made from ecovio® M 2351 can be left in the soil after harvesting, rather than being laboriously removed and recycled

12 August 20196 August 2019

EUBP’s policy recommendations to use sound LCAs as a basis for policy formulation

European Bioplastics (EUBP) has put together a paper outlining challenges in using LCA methodology to evaluate innovative technologies

8 August 20194 August 2019

An exclusive interview with Colleen May, President of Cargill’s Bioindustrial Group

In this exclusive interview, Colleen May, tells us what is the bioeconomy from her company’s point of view and what are Cargill’s next steps in the green chemistry

7 August 20194 August 2019

Sayings and images from 12 years traveling on the bioeconomy road

The Digest turns 12

6 August 20195 August 2019

UK launches fund to help create plastic packaging from plants

The UK government has announced plans to invest £60 million to help fight the battle against single-use plastics and develop new forms of packaging

UK calls for evidence on standards for bio-based and biodegradable plastics

UK businesses are expected to jointly invest up to £149 million, alongside a £60 million government investment, to help fight the global battle against single-use plastics

5 August 201931 July 2019

Could genomics turn pulp’s ‘black liquor’ into consumer goods

UBC research designed to turn ‘black liquor’—a by-product of pulp and paper manufacture—into consumer goods has received funding from Genome BC and the BC Pulp and Paper Bio-Alliance

2 August 201930 July 2019

Using fungi, UAA team develops biodegradable insulation for shipping Alaska seafood

In a University of Alaska Anchorage laboratory, researchers have been growing lightweight and fuzzy panels from mushroom tissue that they say could be used as insulation for shipping frozen fish

1 August 201928 July 2019

We don’t take this planet for granted. A new Manifesto for the circular bioeconomy: BioRev

A new movement focused on a circular bioeconomy, which brings together all people who strongly believe that a more sustainable world is possible

30 July 201925 July 2019

What to do in an increasingly paperless society? Stora Enso adapts and innovates with 3 big announcements on being ‘fit for the future’

Moving from paper to packaging and other biobased products and more

Microphyt raises €28.5 million to develop its portfolio of microalgae-based natural solutions for nutrition and well-being

In nutrition and wellbeing, consumer demand for natural, effective, safe and sustainably produced solutions is booming

26 July 2019

New figures reveal sustained growth for the European bioeconomy – 2.3 trillion EUR turnover and 18.6 million people employed in 2016

A study conducted in 2016 by nova-Institute on behalf of the Bio-based Industries Consortium (BIC) showed for the first time which macroeconomic effects are generated by the bioeconomy e.g. turnover and employment for the years 2008 and 2013

New University and Government Reports Set the Record Straight on Ethanol’s GHG Benefits

These studies add to a large body of existing literature that debunks falsities spread by well-funded opponents about the role ethanol plays in protecting the environment

25 July 201922 July 2019

In Germany in 2020 the topic of the annual “Year of Science” is Bioeconomy

The German Federal Ministry of Education and Science announced that in 2020 the topic of the annual “Year of Science” will be Bioeconomy

24 July 201922 July 2019

Now Available: 2018 Report – Economic Impact of U.S. Biobased Products Industry

Biobased productscontributed $459 billion to the U.S. economy in 2016, a 17% increase from 2014

18 July 201914 July 2019

EU conference discusses ethical dimensions of transition into bio-economy

Social sustainability and justice in bio-economy were the leading themes as 350 bio-economy experts gathered in Helsinki

17 July 201914 July 2019

John Bell in Helsinki: “In the Bioeconomy we need more Finlands”

Europe – it’s time to deliver in the Bioeconomy

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

Paper pen, bioasphalt, water activated bio shampoo, lignin self-healing elastomer, bio crop coating, and more

15 July 201910 July 2019

Dutch soil as a game changer – Key role for biomass in climate plans

Cyclical management brings more variety and quality to the landscape, and the extraction of biomass as a residual stream makes the work affordable

GGC gears up for pioneer bioeconomy complex

SET-listed Global Green Chemicals Plc (GGC) plans a groundbreaking for the country's first bioeconomy complex in October

12 July 20199 July 2019

Beyond Food: Animals and the Bioeconomy

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

11 July 20199 July 2019

BBI JU featured in Euronews Business Planet

Two videos highlight the benefits of participation in BBI JU projects for SMEs

10 July 20195 July 2019

Anellotech’s New Biomass Pre-Treatment Technology to Remove Minerals Successfully Demonstrated at 20 Metric Tons/Day Scale

MinFree™ is expected to provide effective results with woody biomass like eucalyptus and hard woods, and agricultural residues

8 July 201912 July 2019

Total Starts Up the La Mède Biorefinery

French energy giant's final step in the €275m project, aiming the conversion of a former oil refinery into a new energies complex

4 July 20192 July 2019

What Makes for Successful Innovation?

Innovation is essential when developing an economy, but what differentiates innovations that make the grade?

3 July 201928 June 2019

Towards eco-friendly personal care, and other BIO highlights

BIO World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology to raise topics about genetic modification and the future of agriculture

27 June 201924 June 2019

When upcycling, reach for the moon

BIOrescue was launched as most innovative treatment technology for mushroom waste, while the project was being overtaken by more active developers from the start

25 June 201920 June 2019

Neste and LyondellBasell announce commercial-scale production of bio-based plastic from renewable materials

This collaboration marks the first time bio-based polypropylene and bio-based low-density polyethylene were produced simultaneously at commercial scale

24 June 201918 June 2019

50 million hectares destroyed as companies disregard zero deforestation pledge

During the 10 years of corporate commitments to end deforestation - an area the size of Spain - is set to be destroyed for commodities

How to communicate the bioeconomy: 10 insights from the BioCannDo project

New brochure discussing experiences and advices with descriptive and practical examples

21 June 201917 June 2019

Fact-or-Myth: Bio-based, organic, biodegradable

What are these terms all about?

19 June 201914 June 2019

Canada to ban harmful single-use plastics and hold companies responsible for plastic waste

Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, announced that the Government is taking additional steps to reduce country’s plastic waste, and promote affordable and safe alternatives

5 Minutes with… Elisabeth Stanger of Lenzing

Derived from pulp from beech wood, LENZING Acetic Acid Biobased is free from solids, high in purity and has a huge range of applications

18 June 201913 June 2019

Going Green: Airlines Roll Out Eco-Friendly Initiatives on World Environment Day

Focusing on aviation’s growing contribution to rising CO₂ levels, airlines are finding new ways to reduce their footprint

FAO Report Shares Lessons on Sustainable Bioeconomy Interventions

The 26 case studies in the report reflect on the extent to which the bioeconomy interventions support the SDG

17 June 20199 September 2021

The world’s best market reports on the bio-based and CO2-based economy

Summer bundle of two top sellers on polymers – you’ll save 1,000 €! Return in case of dissatisfaction!

Palm Oil: Fuelling Bioeconomy Controversy?

The EU has deemed palm oil to be too high-risk a feedstock for biofuels production, but what are the risks and benefits associated with it?

Lessons from 26 case studies to guide countries towards a sustainable bioeconomy

Rubber from dandelions to cosmetics from seaweed - Lessons from 26 case studies

13 June 201911 June 2019

Oceans: they pollute, they pay

For bioplastics – plastic products sourced from renewable material – proper collection schemes are still required

12 June 20196 June 2019

Eaglesford, Biogreen jointly plan unit in Hyderabad

Rs 15-crore biodegradable products making plant to create 200 jobs initially

Physically challenged script success with seed pens

Biodegradable pens filled with seeds provide a viable livelihood to Kerala’s physically challenged people

11 June 20195 June 2019

DSM and Chenyang step up collaboration to drive sustainable coating solutions in China

Collaboration aims more extensively to drive sustainable coating solutions in the Chinese market

Gold-coated fungi are the new gold diggers

Attaching gold to their strands could offer clues for finding new gold deposits

7 June 20194 June 2019

Environmentally friendly alternative to fossil natural gas: methane from biomass

Biobased methane is not only a sustainable energy source, but also opens up new opportunities for temporary storage of renewable energies

Giving credit where credit is due…Certifications and the bioeconomy

Certifications are one way to help gauge transparency, honesty, verification. And there’s been some big news in certifications over the last week

6 June 20193 June 2019

Taskforces for SIRA 2030

Set of actions for developing sustainable and competitive bio-based industries in Europe

Biomass-based 3D printing, renewable solvents, fermentation-based CBD, coffee waste upcycling, algae-based ink, limestone paper and more

The Digest’s Top 10 Innovations for the week of May 31st

Neste and VTT strengthen their partnership through research investments in Finland

New research infrastructure enables partners to develop cleaner solutions for fuels and chemicals

5 June 201931 May 2019

EXCLUSIVE: European bio-based sector sets out 2050 vision for a circular bio-society

New report led by the Bio-based Industries Consortium sets out a vision that focuses on four key drivers

4 June 201929 May 2019

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