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30 November 201628 November 2016

Horticultural companies: Klasmann-Deilmann sells Growcoon

100% biodegradable mesh promotes optimized development in young plants

29 November 201627 November 2016

CelluForce and Fibria Celulose Sign a Strategic Partnership Agreement

Companies will jointly develop additional cellulose nanocrystal applications, a variety of industrial and manufacturing uses

Certification of bio-based content

‘Bio-based content certification scheme’ developed by Netherlands Standardization Institute will be launched at the 11th European Bioplastics Conference

Commission official: ‘Bioeconomy is a unique opportunity to address societal challenges’

EurActiv Slovakia talked to the Commission’s John Bell about the issue

28 November 201626 November 2016

The upcoming revision of the EU Fertilisers Regulation and the benefits of biodegradable plastic mulch films

Kristy-Barbara Lange, Deputy Managing Director from European Bioplastics answers some questions about the benefits of biodegradable mulch films

Yes, we move. The Italian bioeconomy strategy is on line

The strategy aims to provide a shared vision of the economic, social and environmental opportunities and challenges

25 November 201624 November 2016

The End Of Biotechnology As We Know It

Big challenges are waiting for science und industry according to the European Summit of Industrial Biotechnology 2016 in Graz/Austria

Investing in the “Bioeconomy” Could Create Jobs And Reduce Carbon Emissions

Researchers’ estimates show that achieving a Billion Ton Bioeconomy could displace 9.5% of fossil energy consumption annually

24 November 201622 November 2016

Ontario Innovative Sugarbeet Processors Cooperative announces project to define 0pportunity for commercial production of sugar for bioproducts feedstock

Techno-economic modelling feasibility study identified suitable high value-added products and business scenarios for a beet-based sugar value chain

From COP22 in Marrakech: 20 countries form BioFutures Platform

Aim is to accelerate development and scale up deployment of a modern sustainable bioeconomy

23 November 201621 November 2016

Find the bio-based product for your procurement needs

Open-Bio project launches database showcasing bio-based products for public procurement – Bio-based product suppliers are invited to join the database

Finally Italy has its own bioeconomy strategy

New strategy will be published on the web site for an open public consultation

Reverdia looks to China for collaboration

Company signed strategic partnerships with Hangzhou Xinfu and Dezhou Xinhuarun

Five bio-based companies to watch

List of the top five companies to keep your eyes on, that have the potential for capturing the right markets

18 November 201618 November 2016

Who’s got hot lignin? The Digest’s 2016 Guide to lignin production and prospects

Compendium of suppliers to produce and sell cellulosic sugar and/or lignin for use by the research community

17 November 201617 November 2016

Corbion starts construction of 75kTpa PLA bioplastics plant

Targeted start-up date is expected to be in the second half of 2018

US elections: what Trump’s victory means for the bioeconomy

How to spread the wealth of any nation is one discussion that parties grapple with — should it be through unleashing more opportunity for those left behind, or through redistributive tax and spending policies?

16 November 201614 November 2016

View from the USA: The government is on the hunt for ground-breaking solutions

EPA's PGCCA program calls out the best innovative thinking in the green chemistry arena, looking for ground-breaking solutions to all kinds of environmental problems

Tecnon OrbiChem coverage of Bioplastics/SusPolyUrethane conferences

Summary of experts coverage about two recent biopolymers conferences

15 November 201612 November 2016

Manufacture of Altree wood-plastic composite brings hundreds of jobs to California

First Altree production facility to be built by American Indian tribes

Polyolesters for Bio-based Lubricants and Lubricant Additives Market for Automotive Lubricants

Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast 2015 - 2023

14 November 201610 November 2016

OPINION: Trump Presidency: What is the future of US bioeconomy?

Utilization of waste to higher value products will always make good business sense

BIO-FED sees ‘significant growth’ M·VERA bioplastics – especially in Italy

Company presented the new M·VERA film grades for the French market and mulch film at the Ecomondo green technologies expo

Reverdia, Gingko BioWorks, Rennovia, Leaf Resources, Mango Materials take top slots in The 40 Hottest Emerging Companies in the Advanced Bioeconomy 2016-17

The rankings recognize biotechnology innovation and achievement in fuels, biobased chemicals, nutrition, health, genetics and materials

11 November 201610 November 2016

New, improved Principles and Criteria from RSB, the world’s most trusted biomaterial coalition

Revised Principles and Criteria will provide users with streamlined and easier to follow requirements

10 November 20167 November 2016

Biobased economy strategy: through specialty chemicals and materials

The European biobased economy strategy should not lead through drop-in chemicals. The key is in Smart, Small and Clever

Reverdia Tops the Bioeconomy Hot 40

Company won ‘Bio-Based Chemical Partnership of the Year’ at the WBM Bio Business Awards

9 November 20167 November 2016

Inside the Scottish bioeconomy

An interview with Roger Kilburn, CEO IBioIC Scotland

Living plant construction: the vivification of architecture

University of Stuttgart researchers team refers to combining modern materials with tree shaping

8 November 20167 November 2016

Drop-ins lead the biobased economy astray

nova-Institute has some pretty devastating things to say about ten years observation of European policy making

4 November 20162 November 2016

Paptic® announces €1.1m funding round

Global opportunity for the Finnish bioeconomy - demo plant to manufacture wood fiber material

Chinese industrial biotechsector booming

Fermentation/industrial biotech almost exclusively the domain of universities and other research institutes

3 November 20167 November 2016

nova-Experten stellen sich vor: Michael Carus

Geschäftsführer der nova-Institut GmbH

nova experts introduced: Michael Carus

Managing Director, nova-Institut GmbH

nova experts introduced: Michael Carus #2

3F Bio voted best speech and MetGen won the John Sime award at Efib 2016

Companies were acknowledged as industrial biotech leaders at this year’s European Forum on Industrial Biotechnology and the Bioeconomy

2 November 201631 October 2016

From Bratislava: there is no EU bioeconomy without regions

Aim of Bioeconomy Strategy is to shift the European economy towards greater and more sustainable use of renewable resources

How an effective risk management strategy can contribute to unlocking the full potential of a billion-ton bioeconomy

Most existing bio-conversion technologies are not yet mature enough to process multiple streams of biomass and produce bioproducts at high and steady yields

31 October 201627 October 2016

Derisking: A strategy for growing the biobased economy

A growing Bioeconomy requires systematic effort by policymakers to identify risks or disincentives

28 October 201626 October 2016

New joint venture Synvina to take a “globally leading role” in FDCA production

Cooperation platform aiming to develop a complete supply chain for PEF as sustainable bio-based packaging material

27 October 201626 October 2016

Sweden and Finland can be world-leading bioeconomies

Governments to encourage active, sustainable and profitable forestry practices and increased growth in the forest-related sectors

Leaf Resources further advances the development of commercial projects in Malaysia with assistance from Malaysian government agencies

Leaf Resources signed milestone documents with the Malaysian agencies to create a high-value, bio-based industry

26 October 201624 October 2016

NatureWorks Wins Two 3M Supplier of the Year Awards

Award recognizes suppliers who improve 3M's competitiveness or drive sustainability

GBEV becomes Flanders Biobased Valley!

Ghent Bio-Economy Valley continues to support the development of the Flemish biobased economy as Flanders Biobased Valley

24 October 201619 October 2016

New Study: Biomass Costlier, Dirtier Than Wind, Solar for Replacing Coal Power in the UK

New economic analysis shows that wind and solar are likely to be the least-cost way to power the UK over the next decade, as costs for clean wind and solar energy decline and biomass uncertainty grows

New project aims to create equal market access for bio-based products

Start of STAR4BBI - STAndards and Regulations FOR the Bio-Based Industry

21 October 201619 October 2016

Biogenic CO2 Coalition launches grassroots outreach

Urges EPA to remove its regulatory roadblock to development of the bioeconomy

18 October 201617 October 2016

Ginkgo BioWorks, Reverdia and Calysta lead in early voting for the Hot 40

The Digest released the early-voting totals from Subscriber Voting — which do not yet include Social Votes or Invited International Selector votes

17 October 201613 October 2016

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