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18 June 201814 June 2018

Preem and RenFuel to create the world’s first lignin plant for biofuels

The plant is expected to produce an annual volume of 25,000-30,000 tonnes of lignin, and will be completed in 2021

15 June 201813 June 2018

Almond co-products: Almond Board targets circular economy potential in feed and farming

Almond Board of California is exploring new uses for the co-products of almonds such as insect feed, biobased plastics and coloring for the tire industry

14 June 201813 June 2018

Avantium starts construction of bio-MEG demonstration plant in the Netherlands

Market demand for MEG is expected to grow from 28 million to 50 million tons in the next 20 years

13 June 201811 June 2018

Stora Enso opens Europe’s largest wood fibre-based biocomposite plant

DuraSense™ make it possible to reduce the consumption of plastic by up to 60% and replace it with renewable wood fibre

Biomonitor – Monitoring the Bioeconomy

Eighteen European partners from public and private research institutions to establish a sustainable data and modelling framework for the bioeconomy

11 June 20187 June 2018

Wrong question: can we decouple environmental impact from GDP growth?

We should set aside GDP and start to use GDS: Gross Domestic Satisfaction

8 June 2018

IKEA and Neste take a significant step towards a fossil-free future

First large-scale production of renewable, bio-based polypropylene plastic globally

50 shades of green: Europe’s farm reforms explained

Deep budget cuts and an untested plan to let national governments take the reins are causing jitters across the bloc

Welcome to the seventh RoadToBio newsletter

In this newsletter we will present the highlights of our report on the qualitative analysis of stakeholders’ concerns regarding the development of bio-based products

AGRIMAX: from Agricultural and Food-processing Waste to Bioproducts

How can we use agricultural and food-processing waste to create useful products for a sustainable Europe?

7 June 20187 June 2018

Ruka to become the “Davos for the Bioeconomy”

Mark Rushton, forest products media consultant, is interviewing some of the key speakers and panellists at the World BioEconomy Forum

6 June 20184 June 2018

EUBA urges to discuss bio-based feedstock in the context of the EU Plastics Strategy

To read the full list of potential measures at EU and national level, have a look at EUBA’s full discussion paper

5 June 20181 June 2018

KRAIBURG TPE: Making bio-based TPEs using a modular system

KRAIBURG TPE is starting an ambitious campaign to develop custom-engineered thermoplastic elastomers containing variable proportions of renewable raw materials

4 June 201813 September 2018

The nova-Institut is expanding its range of information

Mailing lists with new topics

Directive on the reduction of single-use plastic products remains vague on sustainable alternatives

EUBP to closely working together with institutions and all relevant stakeholders to ensure that bio-based plastics are recognised as sustainable and available alternatives

Umweltforscher über EU-Plastikstrategie: „Plastik ist nicht gut oder böse“

Kreislaufwirtschafts-Experte Henning Wilts vom Wuppertal Institut im Interview mit der taz

1 June 201829 May 2018

Bioeconomy industry experts gave a mixed outlook for biomaterials in mid-May in Cologne where about 200 stakeholder joined the 11th International Conference on Bio-based Materials

Conference showed strong growth and good prospects in some areas, in other biochemical market segments experts observe virtually collapsing developments and insolvency

Andy Sweetman: Why the plastic free aisle could be good for the industry

Futamura’s Andy Sweetman believes that plastic free aisles would encourage innovation and not signal the downfall of plastics

30 May 201828 May 2018

New NatureWorks CEO looks toward expansion, growth

Designers should be considering PLA (polylactic acid) as "just another material option to select from."

The LEGO Group aims for 100% sustainable packaging by 2025

Ambitions include replacing single-use disposable plastics and finding recycled or sustainably sourced bio-based materials for all plastic based packaging

Metsä Group establishes an innovation company and plans to build a demo plant in Äänekoski, Finland for the production of textile fibres

The first concept to be included into Metsä Spring’s portfolio is the new textile fibre production method developed by Metsä Fibre

29 May 201829 May 2018

Single-use plastics: New EU rules to reduce marine litter – Comment Michael Carus, Managing Director of the nova-Institut

Why not become innovative and pro-active?

Single-use plastics: New EU rules to reduce marine litter

The Commission's proposals will now go to the European Parliament and Council for adoption

Einwegkunststoffprodukte: neue EU-Vorschriften zur Verringerung der Meeresabfälle

Die Vorschläge der Kommission werden nun dem Europäischen Parlament und dem Rat zur Annahme vorgelegt

EU-Kommission: Verbot von Plastikbesteck geplant

Im Kampf gegen Plastikmüll plant die EU-Kommission ein Verbot von Strohhalmen, Wattestäbchen und Plastikbesteck

An interview with John Bell, Director at the EU Commission in charge of bioeconomy. “The bioeconomy promises to lead the next rising wave of global economic development”

In this long exclusive interview, he talks about the new strategy on bioeconomy, the EU’s new research and innovation programme, the role of member states and regions and the connection between bioeconomy and society

28 May 201824 May 2018

Global wood-based panel market growth slow

According to IndexBox, the shifting of potential market opportunities from developed countries to developing ones has been one of the main global trends in the wood based panel market

25 May 201823 May 2018

NCGA sees great potential in bio-based chemicals from corn

Nathan Danielson telling about technology and company demands for “sustainable” products including bio-based chemicals, made from corn

24 May 201822 May 2018

New report says bioplastics will outpace the economy as a whole

New products and manufacturing technologies are projected to make bioplastics more competitive and dynamic

NPE2018 New Technology Focus: Bioplastics & PCR Engineered Compounds

New formulations target more demanding applications in automotive, electronics and more

23 May 201821 May 2018

Going against the grain: AB InBev adopt circular economy thinking to create new by-products

"These plant-based circular economy nutrients are much more sustainable than traditional sources like animals..."

Non-precious molybdenum-based catalyst derived from biomass

CO-free hydrogen production from formic acid at low temperature

The bio-based economy can feed the world and help defeat climate change – UN agency

Maria Helena Semedo, FAO Deputy Director was speaking at the 2018 Global Bioeconomy Summit last month in Berlin, Germany

22 May 201823 May 2018

Strong growth in bio-based building blocks and moderate growth in bio-based polymers

New comprehensive market and trend report “Bio-based Building Blocks and Polymers – Global Capacities and Trends 2017-2022” published by German nova-Institute

Bioeconomy 101: Making rubber tyres from dandelions

Advances in biotechnology are allowing us to manufacture fabrics, plastics, fuels and chemicals from bio-based resources using renewable resources

World Bio Markets: make it real, give it life

With over 400 delegates the conference was certainly lively and offered many networking opportunities

Bioplastics Get Tougher and Greener

Durable and engineering-grade versions are appearing in cars and consumer electronics, as well as appliances and toys

Mixed forests: ecologically and economically superior

Meta-analysis provides facts on mixed-species forest stand productivity for science and practice

18 May 201816 May 2018

Arla Foods is the first to choose SIG’s innovative SIGNATURE PACK

Company to demonstrate its commitment to sustainability as it strives to increase the market share of its organic dairy products

Chempolis Seals Deal for Indian Biorefinery

Together with Finnish energy company Fortum, and Indian NRL, joint venture to construct a bamboo biorefinery in Assam

17 May 201817 May 2018

Innovation Award “Bio-based Material of the Year 2018” goes to Arctic Biomaterials from Finland for degradable glass fibre reinforced PLA

The “International Conference on Bio-based Materials” is with more than 200 participants one of the biggest conferences in Europe

Not so fantastic single-use plastic to get an eco-friendly makeover

EU companies want to give food packaging a green makeover

Novel Approach for Photosynthetic Production of Carbon Neutral Biofuel from Green Algae

A research group from the University of Turku has discovered an efficient way for transforming solar energy into the chemical energy of biohydrogen

15 May 201822 May 2018

NPE2018: The Plastics Show Kicks Off Record-Breaking Show in Orlando

The largest NPE ever officially kicked off on May 07, 2018

14 May 20189 May 2018

Ontario Helping to Create Jobs and Support Agri-food Sector in Sarnia

Province Partnering with Comet Biorefining to Support More Than 200 Jobs in Sarnia

BioAmber Announces Filing for Stay of Proceedings on Creditors

PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc. to monitor and assist the company as the appointed trustee in its restructuring effort

BioAmber files for Bankruptcy

Filings will impose an automatic stay of proceedings to protect the company, its subsidiaries and their assets from creditors

9 May 20189 May 2018

SWEETWOODS Consortium brings together 9 European bio-innovation oriented stakeholders

The project receives major EU funding to establish a first-of-a-kind wood fractionation Flagship plant to create new industrial value-chains using sustainable hardwood as a resource

Renewable materials for a low-carbon and circular future

Ellen MacArthur Foundation forums such as the CE100 network are essential to achieving shared global goals - new paper is designed to start a conversation

Renewable fiber maker wins chance to present at GC3 showcase

Tandem Repeat will present its protein-based biopolymer technology for making tough, stretchable thermoplastic fibers

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