13 February 201715 February 2018 Green PAC, motor of the biobased economy Initiative of two Dutch Universities of Applied Sciences now offers a dual master course in Polymer Engineering
10 February 20178 February 2017 People and the Bioeconomy – Missing the Levers and Pulleys At the NNFCC we do not believe in coincidence, but sometimes they are difficult to explain...
9 February 20177 February 2017 Green Biologics Recognized as a Clean Technology Leader by Two Prestigious Industry Awards Specialty chemicals company named in the 2017 Global Cleantech 100 and a 2016 Global Clean Energy Award winner
With plastic bags and plates, China tries to cure its corn hangover China's state grain bureau announced new strategy in a five-year policy document
8 February 20176 February 2017 U of M’s CFANS and CSE to partner on bio-based industry projects Teams within the U’s Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering, Mechanical and Chemical Engineering to bringing expertise in pulp and paper, food and bio-based industry
7 February 20173 February 2017 Global Green and Bio-Based Solvents Market – Segmented by Type, Application, and Geography – Growth, Trends and Forecasts (2016 – 2021) Government support for research of green and bio-based solvents is opening a gateway to opportunities for the global green and bio-based solvents market
6 February 20172 February 2017 EU Policymakers Boost Bio-based Plastic "Strategy on Plastics in a circular economy" addresses the "high dependence on fossil feedstock" as one of its three priority areas
3 February 20171 February 2017 What does the UK’s Industrial Strategy mean for the Bioeconomy? Following the UK's Industrial Strategy Green Paper, where does the Bioeconomy fit in?
2 February 2017 nova’s experts introduced: Guido Müller Manager for Dissemination & Marketing Communication
Sugar for the Chemical industry – opportunity or danger? nova Session “Biomass for industry: Supply, acceptance and the food vs. fuels debate”
1 February 201730 January 2017 Poll: Europeans want EU policy to promote crop-based biofuels Findings directly contradict European Commission’s justification for phasing out conventional biofuels
Bioplastics an important part of the EU roadmap for the strategy on plastics in a circular economy European Bioplastics looks forward to sharing further information on standards, certifications, and labels
The biolubricants market is tempting the big oil industry Chevron Products Company made an equity investment into Novvi LLC
31 January 2017 Increase on Asian production capacities for bio-based chemicals, building blocks and polymers More than 45% of the most relevant bio-based polymers are produced in Asia
Zunahme der Produktionskapazitäten bio-basierter Chemikalien, Building-Blocks und Polymere in Asien Über 45 % der bedeutendsten bio-basierten Polymere werden in Asien produziert
A startup produces biomaterials from fungi. An interview with its co-founder Federico Grati Mycoplast team is researching, identifying and marketing the best industrial and commercial technologies for the production of mycelium-based biomaterials
Capricorn Venture Partners announces first closing of its Capricorn Sustainable Chemistry Fund (CSCF) at € 50 million Aim of the new fund is to create shareholder value through financial return combined with the Sustainability Impact of the planned investments
Biotensidon: Breakthrough in Rhamnolipid Mass-Production Supra Molecular Complex improves health & environment characteristics of cosmetics, pharmaceutical and agricultural products
30 January 20171 February 2017 SuperBIO developed its first new and innovative value chains! The news cross-boarder and cross-sectional industrial value chains: paper pulp, citrus peel and crab waste
European Parliament’s ENVI Committee backs bioplastics in vote on waste legislation Amendments ensure that the potential of bio-waste as a valuable resource can be tapped through organic recycling
BIOSKOH working to fulfil Biorefinery vision BioBased Industries Joint Undertaking to build a first of its kind commercial-scale second generation biorefinery in Europe
26 January 201724 January 2017 Unilever commits to 100% recyclable plastic packaging by 2025 Invites collective action from fast-moving consumer goods industry to be fully circular on plastic packaging
25 January 201723 January 2017 Bioplastics: disruptive shift to come Biobased materials show a stable growth world-wide, according to nova-Institute and European Bioplastics
24 January 2017 The Core of the Bioeconomy: New Developments in Bio-based Building Blocks and Platform Chemicals International Conference on Bio-based Materials, 10-11 May, Cologne, Germany
Industry endorses plan to recycle 70% of plastic packaging globally New report outlines how a solution could be reached
VCs Invest $5.8 Billion in Bio-based Chemicals, as Focus Shifts to Disruptive Synthetic Biology This year, synthetic biology startups have raised 53% of all VC funding in bio-based materials and chemicals, says Lux Research
Estonian investors plan to build a €1 billion biorefinery Largest ever industry investment in Estonia to become the most modern biorefinery in Europe
20 January 201723 January 2017 Bio-based economy and climate change New report on important links, pitfalls and opportunities
USDA announces $2.9 million available for biorefinery research This research to help integrated biorefineries reduce costs and improve performance
19 January 201717 January 2017 Paris bans non-bio plastic bags in supermarkets Only compostable biosourced bags as well as paper and cotton bags for primary packaging are going to be allowed
18 January 201716 January 2017 Amber Waves of Gain: BioAmber, CJ CheilJedang to launch Asian JV for bio-succinic Some Digest's editors background views
17 January 201715 January 2017 Global Bioenergies plans to acquire Dutch start-up Syngip B.V. Company has set the diversification of feedstocks usable in its isobutene process as its new R&D frontier
Global Bioenergies to acquire gas fermentation start-up Syngip Some Digest editor's backstories and stakeholder statements about this acquisition
UK bioeconomy supports over 5 million jobs. An interview with Margaret Smallwood, CEO BioVale How is the bioeconomy in UK developing after Brexit and what means the election of Donald Trump as US President?
16 January 201712 January 2017 BioAmber and CJ CheilJedang Plan JV for Succinic Acid Production in Asia Intent is to produce cost competitive bio-succinic acid in China to accelerate sales growth
13 January 201711 January 2017 ECN brings thermochemical aromatics production to Biorizon Shared Research Center Biorizon is working with partners to develop aromatics from organic waste
Second chance carbon: The Digest’s 2016 Multi-Slide Guide to LanzaTech LanzaTech CEO Jennifer Holmgren gave this illuminating address at ABLC Next 2016 in San Francisco
Ken Richards, CEO of Leaf Resources, is the most innovative bioeconomy CEO 2016 The bioeconomy revolution is a reality thanks to visionary managers
12 January 201710 January 2017 Kick-off €2.1 million European project InDIRECT by Biobased Industries Joint Undertaking (BBI-JU) Contribution to European milestone ‘Manage waste as a resource’ by efficiently converting diverse organic waste into marketable protein, lipids and chitin using insects
All Bioeconomy Processes Developed Upstairs: The Digest’s 2016 Multi-Slide Guide to the ABPDU Technology centers to optimize and scale technologies to enable the commercialization of bio-based chemicals, materials, and fuels
11 January 2017 News from nova research: GreenPremium and EU Ecolabel Findings summarized in Bioplastics MAGAZINE
New global initiative launched in Maine to offer financial and development support to bio-based projects First of its kind challenge “truly” focuses on the commercialisation of innovation
10 January 201730 December 2016 Reverdia Hires New Business Development Manager, Grows Commercial Team Alexander Krapivin to establish strong tracks in international sales, business development and marketing
9 January 20174 January 2017 A good start for 2017: Let’s start measuring all plastics along the same yardstick! What is needed in the bioplastics economy is not more, but better communication
November-December – The Liquid Continent Mediterranean bioeconomy able to build a new bridge between the North and South rims
Introducing BamBook – The Global Bamboo Resources Directory BamBook contributes to WBO’s global network and a series of INBAR Taskforces
16 December 201615 December 2016 Meet the French Seaweed Startup rethinking Bioplastics Algopack hopes to offer new office supplies made from algae
15 December 201631 January 2017 Are there GreenPremium prices for bio-based products along the value chain? Be part of it and take 5 minutes for the latest BIOFOREVER survey
Sugar for the Chemical industry – opportunity or danger?
