4 December 20171 December 2017 Novamont doubles production of biopolyesters Company launched second phase of the project to redevelop the Mater-Biopolymer plant in Patrica
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1 December 201729 November 2017 UTIA awarded FAA grant to analyze biorefinery supply chains Alternative jet fuels could grow opportunities in the southeast
30 November 201729 November 2017 nova Session “Gene Editing, CRISPR/Cas9 and more for the Bio-based Economy“ 6 March 2018, Airport Cologne/Bonn
Biofuture@COP23: Major countries agree to scale up the low carbon bioeconomy and develop sustainable biofuels targets IEA / IRENA data finds bioenergy share in global energy mix must double in next decade to reach paris agreement temperature goals
29 November 201727 November 2017 The Digest’s 2017 Guide to the 20 Top European biorefinery projects Europe has become a hotspot for deploying advanced bioeconomy
Green Dot Blog: What growth in bioplastics industry means for investors and the economy Large plastic companies have become interested in having a more sustainable option to offer companies and consumers
28 November 201724 November 2017 Industrial biotech sector calls for an ambitious revision of EU Bioeconomy Strategy EuropaBio claiming a coherent and holistic policy and financial framework
Borealis joins Together for Sustainability to enhance sustainability in its supply chain TfS, a chemical industry initiative to assess and improve sustainability practices in the global supply chain
27 November 201729 November 2017 Map of 224 European biorefineries published by BIC and nova-Institute Biorefineries are the heart of the bioeconomy. Here, different types of biomass are fully utilised and transformed into a large variety of chemicals and materials
European Bioeconomy Stakeholders Manifesto: The Digest’s Special Guide Biofuels Digest presentation as special coverage of developments in the EU
ThinkForest Seminar: Circular bioeconomy can create a sustainable, renewable society How we mainstream the implementation of the circular bioeconomy strategy was the focus of seminar organised by European Forest Institute (EFI)
24 November 201722 November 2017 research*eu RESULTS PACK – Bioplastics: Sustainable materials for building a strong and circular European bio-economy EU, through its CE Action Plan, is dedicated to stimulating Europe’s transition to a circular economy
Modern Pulp Mill Using Agricultural Fibers, Not Trees, Starts Construction in US Columbia Pulp mill to use wheat straw and alfalfa residues, harvest left overs to manufacture pulp for paper production
23 November 201721 November 2017 New vegetable oil sources for the European oleochemical industry Intermediate research results of the COSMOS EU research project were discussed at EFIB stakeholder workshop
The EU Bioeconomy Stakeholders Panel launched the European Bioeconomy Manifesto The EU Bioeconomy Stakeholders Panel launched the European Bioeconomy Manifesto to set out how the continent plans to grow this mult-trillion euro industry
22 November 201720 November 2017 Many bio-based strategies, national bio-economy strategies look old-fashioned Current company bio-based strategies move towards a circular economy, and go beyond just low carbon and clean energy sustainability
Perstorp launches world’s first portfolio of renewable polyols One more step towards Finite Material Neutral by 2030
Cefic joins the Stakeholder Bioeconomy Manifesto to advance EU bioeconomy agenda Bioeconomy is the production of renewable biological resources and the conversion of these resources into food, feed, bio-based products, services, and energy
21 November 201720 November 2017 Germany saves 7.3 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions by using biofuels, new report suggests EU Commission wants to push the only larger-scale alternative to fossil fuel out of the market
Commission expert group on bio-based products calls for alignment of bioeconomy strategy with the EU policy framework New report contains 9 guiding principles and 8 policy recommendations for jobs and growth through bio-based products
20 November 201716 November 2017 Advancing the bioeconomy: stakeholder workshop Workshop, to reach out to other players interested in the bioeconomy to share with them the objectives of their Bioeconomy Manifesto
16 November 201716 November 2017 Online toolbox for bio-based procurement to make buyers’ lives easier Toolbox is designed to assist public buyers considering alternatives to plastics produced from fossil fuel based materials
#WhatBrandsWant Reveals Barriers and Drivers to Brand Investment in Biomaterials New report investigating the brand-biomaterials relationship, reveal a growing commitment towards renewable materials
14 November 201713 November 2017 New TAPP water filter to be made from biodegradable PLA Barcelona company is combatting the problem with the taste of tap water in a sustainable manner
Over 150 organisations back call to ban oxo-degradable plastic packaging Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s New Plastics Economy initiative has published a statement calling for a ban on oxo-degradable plastic packaging.
Biomass is key for realising climate goals and implementing elements of circular economy Amount and diversity of biomass determine great potential for use not only in the production of electric energy but also for heating, transport, as biofuel-components
13 November 20179 November 2017 Agroforestry: An increasingly popular solution for a hot, hungry world Indigenous agroforestry technique is now gaining popularity with farmers everywhere
10 November 20178 November 2017 Plaxx nabs Best Recycled Plastic Product of the Year award Award gives the plastics recycling industry the opportunity to demonstrate commitment to the environment and saving of resources using recycled materials
9 November 20177 November 2017 Ecover launches first Ocean Bottle with 50% Ocean Plastic In 2018, company will introduce 100% recycled plastic to its main washing-up liquid range
8 November 20176 November 2017 Stora Enso invests EUR 94 million to grow in renewable materials Investments to increase the dissolving pulp production capacity and to enhance the availability of the chemi-thermomechanical pulp (CTMP) at Imatra Mills
Good day for bioenergy, bad day for crop-based biofuels, as European Parliament’s environment committee votes on RED II proposals MEPs voted to ban the use of biodiesel from all vegetable oils by 2030 and of palm oil biodiesel as early as 2021 under the revised RED
7 November 20177 November 2017 Renaissance in Finnish forest industry investments Professor Olli Dahl presents a list of all the main investments and their products
Bio-Based event looks at a range of sustainable products London-based Bio-Based World Ltd. organized the Sept. 26-27 Bio-Based Live Americas event in San Diego
6 November 201730 October 2017 Positive result from feasibility study ”Flagship Biorefinery” Pöyry presented a feasibility study which shows, that an investment in the proposed biorefinery can be profitable and provide positive contributions to a future bioeconomy
Concrete policy asks for the revision of the EU Bioeconomy Strategy European Bioeconomy Alliance calls for the implementation of concrete measures and long-term support for the availability of sustainably produced biomass
European Parliament supports use of biodegradable mulch films Amendments acknowledge the innovative potential of biodegradable mulch films to provide positive agronomical effects and to help avoid the accumulation of microplastics on fields
3 November 201727 October 2017 Irish Ethanol Europe Renewables works with UN to accelerate shift to low carbon Climate Ethanol Alliance to bring together bioethanol producers for the promotion of climate action and the accelerated transition of the transport sector towards low carbon
Building New Moss Factories New EU project will promote the environmentally friendly production of complex molecules for medicine and industry
Metsä Group’s bioproduct mill inaugurated in Äänekoski With a cost of EUR 1.2 billion, mill is the largest investment in the history of the Finnish forest industry
2 November 201726 October 2017 BASF inaugurates enzyme-based production plant for biocatalyzed acrylamide in Nanjing, China Wholly-owned BioACM plant in Nanjing to strengthening its production set-up for reliable and high-quality supply of polyacrylamide to customers in Asia Pacific, especially in China
‘Energy dash for biomass’ risks wasting potential of EU’s bioeconomy The EU is setting new accounting rules for carbon emissions or removals from land and forestry with its new land use, land use change and forestry regulation
30 October 201726 October 2017 New report highlights 27million tonnes of ‘bio’ material that could add value to Scotland’s economy New data from Zero Waste Scotland aims to drive investment in line with the country’s circular economy ambitions by highlighting the scale of opportunity in the bioeconomy sector
Ginkgo BioWorks, Impossible Foods, Calysta, Bolt Threads, Zymergen take top slots in The 40 Hottest Emerging Companies in the Advanced Bioeconomy 2016-17 It is the first time for Ginkgo at the top of the list, and the first time each of the others reached the top five
26 October 201724 October 2017 BIO Applauds Senate Introduction of Renewable Chemicals Tax Credit New legislation, if enacted, will create a targeted, short-term tax credit for production of qualifying renewable chemicals from biomass or investment in production facilities
Solegear Bioplastics to Change Company Name to good natured Products Inc. Name change reinforces strategic plan to become leading plant-based products and packaging company in North America
Fakuma materials firms will offer resins, compounds, bioplastics and more Plastic materials makers are peddling their wares in abundance at Fakuma 2017
24 October 201719 October 2017 The launch of Pilots4U heralds a boost for the bioeconomy in Europe Purposes of the project is to map open access pilot and demonstration infrastructures across Europe
Melbourne bioplastics manufacturer expands Malaysian resin market SECOS new resin plant will be called Cardia Bioplastics and will operate under Malaysian business Stellar Films
23 October 201718 October 2017 State of the Advanced Bioeconomy 2017 Conference on Next-Gen Technologies and Markets opened in San Francisco
nova Session “Gene Editing, CRISPR/Cas9 and more for the Bio-based Economy“
