27 June 201723 June 2017 Innovation in the European Bioeconomy: 15 million euro project optimizes value chains for miscanthus and hemp EU project with 22 partners from science, agriculture, and industry - new varieties, cultivation on unused areas, biomass value chains, life cycle assessment, and knowledge transfer
26 June 201723 June 2017 RoadToBio: Roadmap for the Chemical Industry in Europe towards a Bioeconomy The roadmap will specify the benefits for the chemical industry along the path from fossil-based industry towards a bioeconomy to meet the societal needs in 2030
Sarnia to play role in developing sustainable, renewable plastic Partnership aims to develop and launch a PET plastic bottle made from 100 per cent sustainable and renewable bio-based material
Catia Bastioli calls for action: “A circular approach to bioeconomy” The circular bioeconomy revolution more than economic is social and cultural, and is based on local communities
22 June 201720 June 2017 interpack 2017 presented many new bioplastic packaging solutions More than 30 bioplastics companies presented their products and innovative bio-based materials
21 June 201719 June 2017 New report out on China’s market for biodegradable plastics Report estimates the domestic market 2016 for bio-plastics had sales of over 130,000 tons, with an additional 160,000 tons exported
Germany takes important step to support bio-based packaging New packaging law (Verpackungsgesetz) aiming to boost recycling of packaging waste
VTT expands its bio and circular economy pilot centre The world markets for bioeconomy and circular economy products and technologies are in strong growth
20 June 201720 June 2017 The International Coalition “Stop Plastic Waste” – A bioeconomy cultural revolution to save the oceans Italian Minister of the Environment reporting Italy’s example and what has been done to reduce the pollution caused by disposable plastic bags
19 June 201718 June 2017 nova talk: Where do you see the bioeconomy in the future? Interview with Mr. Gudbrand Rødsrud, Technology Director Business Development at Borregaard
Who are the winners of the European Bio-Based Innovation Awards 2017? Finnish company Paptic is opening a door for novel wood-based materials
14 June 201712 June 2017 What’s My Feedstock Worth? A primer for measuring bio-value Owner or seller, you need to know the underlying value of a feedstock in the advanced bioeconomy
13 June 20179 June 2017 KaiCell Fibers biorefinery venture in Paltamo New innovative concept on several levels
Ahlstrom-Munksjö to invest into Genuine Vegetable Parchment products in France Ahlstrom-Munksjö's Genuine Vegetable Parchment technology gives unique capabilities to a 100% cellulose product.
12 June 20179 June 2017 Special BIC FLASH: Study on Access-to-Finance -Conditions for Investments in Bio-Based Industries EIB and the EC are expected to announce further steps towards access-to-finance solutions for innovators in the Bioeconomy and Circular Economy sectors
9 June 20177 June 2017 SuperBIO: funding for companies in your cluster active in biobased innovations This project is open to any SME active in the biobased economy in the EU and H2020 associated countries
Carbon dioxide from flue gas v. Concentrated by-product chemical sources; and the impact of distribution costs on economic feasibility Advanced Cryogenics CEO giving the Digest a special overview about developing economies
How the forestry sector can add $120 billion to global GDP Nature's "oldest climate technology," providing carbon capture and storage services
6 June 20171 June 2017 USDA bioenergy programs gutted in 2018 Trump Budget: The Digest’s 7-Minute Guide Rural Business Service to shut down; BCAP, REAP, loan guarantees gone; food stamps, crop insurance slashed.
2 June 201712 December 2020 Vivobarefoot Partners with BLOOM to Make the First-Ever Molded Shoe, Made from Algae One pair of Men's Vivobarefoot x Bloom Shoes, Made with BLOOM's Patented Algae Technology Returns 57 Gallons of Clean Water to Habitat; Reduces 40 balloons Worth of Carbon Dioxide from the Atmosphere*
SFI Fiber Sourcing Standard Recognized as a Verification Mechanism for PEFC Chain of Custody Certification Requirements concerning controversial sources at a global level, while promoting the responsible procurement of wood fibre
31 May 20172 October 2018 Development, deployment of integrated biorefineries: The Digest’s Multi-Slide Guide to Biorefining in Germany Illuminating overview of the progress and promise of biorefining in Germany at an IEA Bioenergy Task 42 meeting
29 May 201722 May 2017 CoR: The EU needs to step up its efforts to support the bioeconomy in regions and cities The EU is needed to overcome the challenges for a nascent sector facing major risks, long payback periods and non-harmonised rules
26 May 201723 May 2017 BIO Deutschland presents the latest figures for the German biotech sector Concern about the standstill in R&D investment by private companies
24 May 201710 May 2017 An interview with Boris Mannhardt, BIOCOM AG: People need to know that bioeconomy is not just an abstract concept The role of the education sector in the transformation process towards a more sustainable economy still seems to be underestimated
23 May 201719 May 2017 Inés del Campo – Developing a circular economy concept for agricultural residues At CENER, researchers are currently testing different processes to extract high value added components contained in mushroom compost
22 May 20178 May 2017 BASF participates in circular economy initiatives Europe is more active in the concept of Circular Economy while others are trying to catch up
18 May 201717 May 2017 More with Less, Welcome to the Precision Economy A book by Alle Bruggink and Diederik van der Hoeven, published May 2017.
16 May 201715 May 2017 “Bio-based Materials of the Year 2017” Announced Winners are packaging materials based on agricultural residues from BIO-LUTIONS (DE), new generation paper bags from Paptic® (FI) and the first biotech raspberry fragrance from Phytowelt (DE)
12 May 20176 May 2017 BioCannDo information portal online EU project BioCannDo wants to alert consumers to the bio-economy and its products
11 May 20176 May 2017 Antioxidants and plastics could be made from byproducts of wheat milling Researchers at KTH have developed a process to extract valuable biomolecules from this offal that could be used as antioxidants, prebiotics and even food packaging material
10 May 20179 May 2017 Royal DSM to make equity investment in Amyris with the purpose of establishing a long-term relationship Development cooperation focused on products for the global health and nutrition markets
9 May 20174 May 2017 Braskem presents intelligent packaging solutions at Interpack 2017 The Company showcases innovations and reaffirms its commitment to an intelligent packaging future
8 May 2017 Placing Your Bio-based Material on the Market – Standardisation Activities and Labels in Europe Get the latest info on possibilities for feedstock, bio-based content and end-of-life options
Verbesserter Marktzugang für Ihre bio-basierten Produkte – Standardisierung und Produktkennzeichen in Europa Die aktuellsten Informationen zu allen Optionen für Rohstoffe, bio-basierte Anteile und Entsorgungswege
3 May 201727 April 2017 Opportunities to Transition Ethanol Facilities to Biochemical Refineries As technology advances, market demands shift, and the industry shifts with it
Cost-saving, longer-lasting biodegradable adhesive patented by Kansas State University Resin would be ideal for re-adherable painters' tape, labels, packing tapes, stationery notes and other adhesive uses
28 April 201725 April 2017 At the Hannover Fair’s bioeconomy Automotive, building materials, organic materials, digitization, adhesives and composite materials–three to four innovative research projects will be presented to each of these topics
26 April 201726 April 2017 10 reasons to join the “10th International Conference on Bio-based Materials” Cologne, 10 – 11 May 2017
25 April 201719 April 2017 Bio-Shoes: 5 Questions With Reebok Future Head Bill McInnis Grown from corn, the sustainable plant-based shoes can be composted after use
Bioeconomy: insect meal as a sustainable aquaculture feed In order to effectively relieve aquatic ecosystems, fish farming needs to be processed much more sustainable
24 April 201720 April 2017 BioQED workshop: platform chemicals BDO and IA and applications BioQED is on its way to successfully bring products from industrial biotechnology laboratories to the market by scaling up its production to demo plant level
20 April 201719 April 2017 Is humble yeast the next new wonder product? Irish researchers at UCC seek to push yeast engineering to a whole new level
Sustainable Polyurethanes and the Bio Economy Reducing the environmental impact of polymers by replacing fossil derived carbon
19 April 201713 April 2017 nova Session “Bio-based Building Blocks and Polymers – Markets, Trends and Innovations” Learn, share and discuss with the word leading bio-based polymer experts
18 April 201715 April 2017 The EU’s Sweet 16: 16 of the most fascinating projects under development and in deployment in Europe Biofuels Digest's survey looking at emerging projects in this series
Born Global makes call for bio-based technologies Five Phase Born Global Innovation Challenge tailored to the specific market need is launched
13 April 201711 April 2017 Finland is taking a leading role in the bioeconomy Majority of the new business to grow beside the existing businesses of forest, chemical and food industries, agriculture, the construction sector and energy production
RoadToBio: Roadmap for the Chemical Industry in Europe towards a Bioeconomy
