24 May 201822 May 2018 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
8 May 20184 May 2018 Start-ups recognised for adoption of green chemistry Announcement of 10 innovative start-up companies at GC3’s 3rd Annual Networking Event
7 May 20183 May 2018 How plastic-eating bacteria actually work – a chemist explains Scientists recently discovered a strain of bacteria that can literally eat plastic and could help create more environmentally friendly recycling
Administrator Pruitt Promotes Environmental Stewardship with Forestry Leaders and Students in Georgia This policy will provide certainty to rural communities and the forest industry while supporting economic growth
4 May 20183 May 2018 Turning Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) from duty into opportunity Targets of the EIA procedure is to engage local people to a project and receive general acceptance
Welcome to the sixth RoadToBio newsletter In this newsletter we will discuss the most promising opportunities for the chemical industry to change from fossil-based to bio-based production
3 May 20181 May 2018 The marine stakeholders demand more blue in the bioeconomy strategy Company representatives and policy makers met at the European Parliament on March 21 to discuss what is needed for a successful European blue bioeconomy
Financing EU agriculture after 2020: What future for the CAP? This event has reached full capacity and registration is closed
2 May 201828 April 2018 UPM Biofuels gains the world’s first RSB low indirect land use change (ILUC) risk certification for its feedstocks RSB is one of the world's most trusted, valued and peer-reviewed standards for biomaterials, one of the European Commission's approved voluntary schemes
Cuomo pitches bill to ban plastic grocery bags After blocking city's bag fee, governor will try to one-up de Blasio
Circular bio-economy supports growth and mitigates climate change impact Climate change is the biggest challenge of our time
27 April 201825 April 2018 Bioeconomy has to move up the global policy agenda Results of the Global Bioeconomy Summit 2018
26 April 201824 April 2018 Global Bioplastics Market 2018 by Manufacturers, Countries, Type and Application, Forecast to 2023 New market research report on “Bioplastics Market 2018 Global Analysis By Key Players – Braskem, NatureWorks, Novamont, BASF, Corbion, DuPont”
In the Future, Leather Will Be Made From Mushrooms Not Cows After their synthetic spider silk, Bolt Threads has introduced its second material, Mylo, which is a synthetic leather whose main ingredient is mycelium
Force Majeure for ecoflex® and ecovio® lifted Remaining contaminations removed - Inventories still low
Winners and losers from the proposed ban on palm oil Prof. Gernot Klepper of the Kiel Institute for the World Economy has analysed the effects of the proposed palm oil ban for biofuels and who would be likely to win or loose
25 April 2018 Sechs Kandidaten für den Innovationspreis “Bio-based Material of the Year 2018” nominiert Von Nebenprodukten der Cashewnuss-Produktion und Zellulosefibrillen über eine Dachschindelversiegelung aus Sojaöl bis hin zu innovativen Verbund- und Verpackungsmaterialien
New European Investment Bank loans under Juncker Plan set to mobilise €1 billion in investment for agriculture and bio-economy sectors New financing initiative aims to unlock close to €1 billion of investment in the agriculture and bio-economy sector
Sweden and Finland sign LOI for biofuels, biomaterials Government’s collaborative program to find solutions for replacing fossil-based products with biobased ones
24 April 201820 April 2018 BBI JU announces a further € 115 million of funding to boost the development of EU’s bio-based industries sector Deadline for submission of proposals to the BBI JU 2018 Call is 6 September 2018
Emery Oleochemicals’ Green Polymer Additives business to feature high-performance antifogging and antistatic agents at Chinaplas 2018 Highlight of this year's exhibition will be Surface Modification of Plastics by Additives with focus on Antifogging and Antistatic Agents
23 April 201819 April 2018 Hogan: 3 reasons EU farmers should take the risk and invest in agriculture EU Commissioner Phil Hogan told EURACTIV about the post-2020 CAP
20 April 201818 April 2018 Doing Dutch biobased business in Midwest USA Availability of biomass, knowledge on agriculture and biotechnology combined with relatively low costs of doing business could provide openings for Dutch industry
19 April 201817 April 2018 Circular bioeconomy: an uneasy marriage of concepts, so far The unified term circular bioeconomy still needs much clarification. Or do we rather need a precision economy, in the end?
Berlin will be the world capital of bioeconomy from 19 to 20 April High-ranking representatives from politics, science, civil society and the business sector will meet from 19 to 20 April to discuss the latest bioeconomy developments
18 April 20189 September 2021 Can we turn pollution into products? Carbon capture and utilization (CCU) technologies can turn CO2 into a resource, says Dr. Issam Dairanieh, CEO, Global CO2 Initiative
Engineering a unique plastic-degrading enzyme Solution to plastic pollution on the horizon: Newly evolved enzyme could be the key to tackling the worldwide problem of plastic waste
17 April 201816 April 2018 The Netherlands looking to ban oxo-degradable plastics Country supports a full ban, rather than the restricted use proposed by the European Commission
Bioplastics industry risks disappointing consumers Organic - or 'bio' in German does not mean that the packaging material is bioplastic
13 April 201812 September 2018 The position of the bioeconomy in the Netherlands Ten action points have been formulated based on existing policy and goals achieved
Strong growth in bio-based building blocks and moderate growth in bio-based polymers
