20 July 201718 July 2017 Unleashing the full power of research and innovation of the EU forest-based sector The Forest-based Sector Technology Platform (FTP) seeks to align public funding for research and innovation with proper technological developments to reduce GHG emissions and improve forest management and land use
18 July 201714 July 2017 Circa Sustainable Chemicals UK Wins Innovate UK Grant For New Biosolvent Applications Company focusing on two biosolvent application areas: polymer dispersions and coatings removal for paint or graffiti
Polymerisation pilot facilities can accelerate the development of biobased materials Two new initiatives in the Netherlands aim to realise an open access pilot plant for polymerisation in order to boost production of plastics based on biomaterials
14 July 20171 June 2018 MArginal Lands for Growing Industrial Crops – Turning a burden into an opportunity EU research project MAGIC kicks off
13 July 20179 September 2021 A reality check on power-to-liquids: How not to use renewable energy Bellona’s latest report reviewing some of the alleged benefits of using synthetic fossil fuels
12 July 201718 July 2017 Mapping European Biorefineries A project of Bio-based Industries Consortium and nova-Institute
Study: Renewables will be cheapest power source by 2030 In half the G20 countries renewables have already been cheaper or the same price as electricity derived from coal or nuclear plants
11 July 20177 July 2017 Focus will shift to security and greening the economy in last three years of Horizon 2020 EU research chief Robert-Jan Smits talks about the priorities for 2018 – 2020
10 July 201722 December 2017 nova wächst: Wir suchen einen Communications Manager (m/w) Vollzeit, Standort Hürth bei Köln
7 July 20175 July 2017 Bioeconomy: Tomorrow’s bio-products are made in Finland Finnish forests has proved to be an incredibly versatile source of raw material for new bio-products
6 July 20174 July 2017 New BIC position paper “The BBI JU – An Institutional PPP supporting the Bioeconomy Strategy Position paper describes the current and future impacts and helps creating new markets for bio-based products
5 July 20173 July 2017 EU increases its commitment to funding the circular economy and bioeconomy sectors New study giving recommendations to address funding gaps and specific needs of project promoters in the bioeconomy sector
4 July 201710 July 2017 Commercialisation Updates On Bio-Based Building Blocks Commercialisation and development of novel bio-based building blocks are discussed in detail in nova-Institute's new trend report
The bioeconomy – buzzword or future concept? Research project at the University of Freiburg combines forestry know-how with political science methodology in order to sound out the bioeconomy
Aux Farms, Citoyens! France’s Bioeconomy Plan is a stirring call to action on jobs, climate, innovation Digested version not only as summary of activities in France, but as a model of what a cogent national strategy can look like
3 July 201729 June 2017 CIRC-PACK: Towards a greener plastic lifecycle Project to bringing considerable benefits in line with EU strategic objectives
30 June 201728 June 2017 Norway’s Statkraft to make biofuel from wood chips and other waste Company's "hydro thermal liquefaction" process turns wood and organic waste into a second-generation biofuel that is carbon neutral
European Bioplastics elects new Board – François de Bie confirmed as Chairman Clear vote of confidence affirmed the strategic direction set by the previous Board
Amyris Partners with Queensland on Biofutures Acceleration Program in Next Step Toward Planned Development of Biorefinery Plans call for developing a new production plant with support from local partners to produce Amyris’s sugar cane-based ingredient called farnesene
28 June 20179 September 2021 Europe, Flanders, the Province of East-Flanders and the City of Ghent invest €9,36 million in the Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant Investment will be used to build up new research infrastructure specifically for gas fermentation and Down-Stream Processing
27 June 201723 June 2017 BIC Announces New SIRA Roadmap to Develop Europe’s Bioeconomy Updated SIRA addresses the technological and innovation challenges facing the bio-based industries
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)
MArginal Lands for Growing Industrial Crops – Turning a burden into an opportunity
