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25 March 201920 March 2019

New study assesses the environmental impact of innovative bio-based products

Seven cradle-to-grave Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) case studies were carried out covering three major commercialised bio-based polymers

21 March 201918 March 2019

5 Minutes With… Peter Jürgens from REDCert

Interview with Liz Gyekye from Bio Market Insights, to find out more about sustainable biomass, bioliquids and biofuels in Germany and Europe

EU publications: Bio-based products

From idea to market “15 EU success stories” - Study

20 March 201915 March 2019

Asian countries: strong roadmaps to bioeconomy

Kick-off meeting for the next Global Bioeconomy Summit was concluded this week in Beijing

19 March 201914 March 2019

Biosolvents solving challenges– from dry cleaning and cleaning shorelines to biomass and biofuel production

Biosolvents are looked at as an environmental win-win - as well as a win for better performance and safety with lower toxicity issues

18 March 201913 March 2019

The many ways of turning coffee waste into valuable materials and products

Do you know some successful application? We’d be happy to hear from you!

Renewables Take the Lead: The Digest’s 2019 Multi-Slide Guide to Neste

Contents: year 2018 review, group financials, segment reviews, current topics and more

15 March 201911 March 2019

Heading for a circular economy and sustainability with biobased and biodegradable plastics

FKuR emphasizes the excellent suitability of biobased thermoplastics for conventional material recycling, where this property generates added value for the end product

First Plant in the Works to Turn Dairy Byproducts Into Plastics

Supported by the EU project AgriChemWhey, Glanbia Ireland plans to scale up biorefinery technology

High Tide for Brontide – Genomatica’s Butylene Glycol and its markets

Company comes with an affordable way to make BG from renewable sources

14 March 201913 March 2019

A workshop to understand the needs of the Bioeconomy: what do stakeholders want?

Interview with Stephan Piotrowski from nova-Institute. During the workshop, he gave a presentation on indicators for the monitoring of the bioeconomy

Covestro and UN call for Young Champions of the Earth competition participants

Everyone to be encouraged, who wants to make a difference for our planet to apply for the Young Champion of the Earth prize - portal is open until March 31st

13 March 20197 March 2019

Truly sustainable cups are finally here

12 Winners of NextGen Cup Challenge Reimagining the Future of the To-Go Cup

12 March 201912 March 2019

Closing the loop: Commission delivers on Circular Economy Action Plan

Report presents the main results of implementing the action plan and sketches out open challenges to paving the way towards a climate-neutral, competitive circular economy

NREL Pioneers Cleaner Route to Upcycle Plastics into Superior Products

Researchers chemically combined reclaimed polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic with bio-based compounds to produce higher-value fiber-reinforced plastics

11 March 201920 June 2020

Cellulosic textile fibers – a growing opportunity in the Bioeconomy

With 210 participants and 15 exhibitors from 26 different countries, the first conference on cellulose fibres was a great success

8 March 20195 March 2019

From research to consumers: unlocking new value chains for sustainable bio-based products

To exploit the bioeconomic growth potential, new bio-based products need to be market-oriented, as availability of suitable infrastructures is also essential

7 March 20196 March 2019

Global Bio Plastics Market 2019:- Braskem, NatureWorks, Novamont, BASF, Corbion, DSM, DuPont, Arkema, Kingfa, FKuR, Biome

Industry Production, Trends, Sales, Supply, Demand, Analysis & Forecast to 2023

6 March 20195 March 2019

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4 March 201926 February 2019

Grow your own bioplastic home, avocado-pit bioplastic, Arla and UPM’s wood-based dairy packaging, PHA bioplastic water bottle and more

The Digest’s Top 10 Innovations for the week of February 20th

1 March 201927 February 2019

BIOFOREVER Workshop: Feasibility of a European Lignocellulosic Biorefinery

17 May 2019, 9:00-12:30 h, Room Adelheid, Maternushaus, Cologne, Germany

BIOFOREVER Workshop: In-Depth B2C Market Research and GreenPremium

16 May, 2019, Maternushaus, Cologne, Germany. Part of the 12^th International Conference on Bio-based Materials

28 February 201925 February 2019

Bioeconomy sector grows increasingly diverse as BIC welcomes new members

The new members span across the full European continent, from Ireland to Estonia, Portugal to Finland, and as far afield as the United States and Brazil

27 February 201922 February 2019

The green revolution will be blue: Harvesting algae for the bio-economy

Use of algae for applications in the nutraceutical, chemicals and cosmetic markets is growing since companies are increasingly seeking alternatives to fossil fuel-based products

26 February 201926 February 2019

Innova Imagen licenses Bio-on technology for PHA production in Mexico

First step will involve assessing the various types of feedstock available in Mexico, including wastes from the agave processing industry

MaterialDistrict Rotterdam 2019: imaginative new materials

Hundreds of bio-based inspiring materials are worth a visit!

25 February 201919 February 2019

The Government of Canada invests in innovation to help grow Canada’s bioeconomy

New biomass research cluster will drive innovation and help improve technologies for processing agricultural biomass

22 February 201918 February 2019

Substantial EU funding for Finnish custom-made enzymes that create value from pulp production side streams

WoodZymes is a large EU-funded Horizon 2020 project that aims to find out how lignin and hemicelluloses could be extracted more efficiently

21 February 201918 February 2019

NatureWorks Announces 100 Percent Third-Party Certified Sustainable Feedstock by 2020

Agricultural feedstocks for Ingeo biopolymer will be certified as environmentally and socially sustainable by the International Sustainability & Carbon Certification System

How a unique set of building blocks have created a vibrant and growing bio-economy in Canada

Country has competitive bio-products industry clusters and is the first one in the G20 to offer a tariff-free zone for industrial manufacturers

The future of bio-based chemicals in the EU Bioeconomy

New JRC study details the potential of bio-based chemicals in EU markets, and estimates their annual growth rate

20 February 201919 February 2019

Amyris Announces $255 Million Cannabinoid Development, Licensing and Commercialization Agreement − Represents Largest Collaboration Agreement to Date for Amyris

Leadership and Track Record in Scaling Sustainable Fermentation-Based Commercial Products Leads to One of Largest Agreements to Date in Cannabinoid Market

This bud’s for you: Amyris’s $255M cannabinoids project is dope

Company to receive substantial ongoing royalty payments which are expected to be significant given the size of the global cannabinoid market

18 February 201913 February 2019

Flax fiber skis, biobased turf for 2020 Olympics, Gevo’s isoprene, Veja vegan leather, castor oil jacket membrane and more

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

Neste describes 2018 as ‘outstanding’ for renewables

Renewable diesel delivered to end-users increased from 25% to 30% of total volumes

Consumer Values Drive Demand for the Bioeconomy Specialty Chemicals

The article concludes that identifying upfront the ultimate consumer target market segment and aligning the B2B brand to consumer demand is critical for commercial success

13 February 20198 February 2019

European Commission welcomes ECHA’s opinion on restricting microplastics intentionally added to products

Dossier reviews available scientific information on hazards of microplastics, identifies their uses and emissions, and tries to assess the risks

Carbon pricing and digital tax find traction in Davos

At World Economic Forum, the issue of improving the tax system by fighting against tax havens and closing loopholes played an important role

China Pulp & Paper Industry – Macro Policies and Challenges

As the world 2nd largest economy, China is trying utmost effort to strengthen its macro policies to guide its Pulp & Paper players

12 February 20197 February 2019

World Health Organization recommends rescheduling cannabis, provides clarity on CBD

New report recommends several changes to how cannabis is scheduled, which could have significant implications for the cannabis industry

Castor oil ski boots, biohybrid car, Neutrogena 3D printed hydrogel mask, biosolvents, biobowls and more

The Digest’s Top 10 Innovations for the week of January 25th

11 February 201912 February 2019

2018 was a very good year for bio-based polymers: Several additional capacities were put into operation

The new market and trend report “Bio-based Building Blocks and Polymers – Global Capacities, Production and Trends 2018-2023”

It is technically feasible to double the yield of EU agriculture by 2050, says researcher

Preparatory action to boost global crop yield for food & nutrition security and fueling a bioeconomy

8 February 20195 February 2019

Sustainability: Commission presents a reflection paper on a more sustainable Europe by 2030

Further action needed to secure a sustainable future in the interest of citizens' well-being

7 February 20198 February 2019

Applications are welcome for the “Bio-based Material of the Year 2019”

Deadline for submission: end of February 2019

5 February 20195 February 2019

EIP-Agri Operational Group to coordinate Ireland’s first small-scale biorefinery demonstration project

The Biorefinery Glas project aims to address key challenges in Irish agriculture while promoting farmer diversification into Ireland’s growing bioeconomy

4 February 201930 January 2019

The GC3 Startup Network Seeks Applicants for 2019 Technology Showcase

Apple, BASF, Best Buy Company, Inc., New Balance, Patagonia, and Target among 16 companies seeking new sustainable chemistry and materials technologies

31 January 2019

Developing standards for bio-based industries

What are the current EU standards or other related issues that hamper the growth of bio-based products?

Forest-based biomass industry: Where are we today and where are going tomorrow?

8th Nordic Wood Biorefinery Conference took place on 23-25 October and was hosted by VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland

29 January 201924 January 2019

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