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30 May 201624 May 2016

5-HMF leader AVA-CO2 successfully develops interface for different FDCA oxidation routes

The water-based process  is scalable and provides the ‘missing link’ for large-scale production of FDCA and PEF

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nova Newsletter June 2016

Your monthly update on nova-Institute's activities

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27 May 201623 May 2016

Clariant to Scale-Up Catalysts for Gevo’s Ethanol-to-Olefins (ETO) Technology

ETO technology converts ethanol into value-add products such as propylene, butylene and hydrogen

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25 May 2016

BiobasedWorld – the whole world of bioeconomy in Cologne

First trade show for the biobased industries, debuting 15-16 February 2017 in Cologne, Germany

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24 May 201615 February 2018

Continuous growth in die European Hemp Industry

Especially Hemp food and pharmaceuticals face strong demand

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Die europäische Hanfindustrie wächst kontinuierlich

Insbesondere Hanf-Lebensmittel und Pharmazeutika stoßen auf starke Nachfrage

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Wassup, EU? The Top 10 Trends in Europe’s Advanced Bioeconomy

Slideshow

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23 May 201619 May 2016

Bioplastic Beverage Packaging Made from Juice Wastewater?

PHBOTTLE is made from the biodegradable bioplastic material polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB)

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19 May 201612 May 2016

North American wood pellet exports reached record high in 2015

China remains a tantalizing but unrealized market prospect

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Stora Enso strengthens bio-based chemicals development and signs a joint technology development and license agreement with Rennovia

The two companies will cooperate to develop processes for bio-based chemicals

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AkzoNobel and Royal Cosun to develop sustainable cellulose products from sugar beet processing

Putting agricultural side streams to use

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18 May 201611 May 2016

Waste is the most important biobased resource; but legal barriers abound

Regulations surrounding waste outdated

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Repairing Your Teeth with a Bunch of Barbera

Focus on Wine

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17 May 201610 May 2016

Solegear Launches good naturedTM Sustainable Office Products at London Drugs Across Western Canada

Line is specifically targeting the growing multi-billion dollar home and business organization market that is primarily dominated by traditional plastics

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Green transport target will be scrapped post-2020, EU confirms

Cap on food-based biofuels

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13 May 20164 May 2016

Recommendations for bio-based products in public procurement

Op-ed by Hasso von Pogrell, Managing Director, European Bioplastics

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4 May 20162 May 2016

Video Interviews with Bio-based Start-ups

In conversation with Mycoplast, Biotrem and Nafigate

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The Methane Reformation: Intrexon, Calysta chart new pathways to economic heaven

Intrexon Energy Partners and Dominion Energy entered into an agreement to explore the potential for commercial-scale biological conversion of natural gas to isobutanol

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3 May 201627 April 2016

Avantium raises €20 million in a financing round led by PMV

Funds will be used to commercialize the YXY technology for producing 100% biobased packaging material PEF

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2 May 201627 April 2016

Highlights of the BIO Conference 2016

Short recap of the BIO World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology, 18-20 April 2016

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nova Newsletter May 2016

nova-Institute's latest news and activites

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EU biofuels: A lost opportunity?

Globiom Study brings the high cost of contradictory policies it promotes into sharp focus

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29 April 201628 April 2016

Twitter Recap: Nova Institut Bio-Materials Conference 2016

Tecnon OrbiChem presented its Bio-based chemicals overview at the 9th Nova Institut International Conference on Bio-based Materials in Cologne, Germany

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MHG Appoints New CEO of Company

Former President and CEO of Armor Holdings Products LLC Joins the Biopolymer Company

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Borregaard: EU support for commercialisation of Exilva granted

Grant Agreement now approved and signed by the EU Commission

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Nanocellulose Facility Under Study in Yreka, California

The Yreka Cellulose Nanomaterials Project shows the use of wood-based nanomaterial for a wide-range of commercial products

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26 April 201621 April 2016

Bio-based agreement in Canada between Comet and BioAmber

Dextrose to be produced from agricultural residues using Comet’s innovative technology

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25 April 20169 September 2021

BRAIN and Südzucker cooperate in the field of CO2 utilisation by microorganisms

Researchers alliance two-stage process was successfully developed at laboratory scale

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21 April 201619 April 2016

Circular economy: New Regulation to boost the use of organic and waste-based fertilisers

FAQs: The Commission presents first deliverable of Circular Economy Package with new rules on organic and waste-based fertilisers in the EU

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15 recommendations for an increased uptake of bio-based products in public procurement

Report, launched at the BioEconomyUtrecht2016 stakeholder conference, states that benefits are reciprocal

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20 April 201615 April 2016

Green Biologics partner with Nexeo for US distribution of n-butanol and acetone

Nexeo  will be Green Biologics’ national distributor in a number of key markets including CASE, HI&I, PCI and energy chemicals

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Bioeconomy 2.0 will help lead the EU’s renewable revolution – with the right support

European Bioeconomy Alliance calls on the EU to lead a worldwide transition towards a renewable, low-carbon economy

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Forest Products Society Wood Products Convention to cover technology advances, market opportunities

Researchers share the latest advances in wood processing, bio-mass, nanotechnology, adhesives, and composites

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The Bioeconomy: The Netherlands in Pole Position

Which three main measures Europe needs to foster the growth of the bioeconomy?

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19 April 201614 April 2016

Catia Bastioli talks to Il Bioeconomista. An exclusive interview with the Ceo of Novamont

Exclusive interview with the Chief Executive Officer of Novamont before the 4th EU Bioeconomy Stakeholders’ Conference

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18 April 201615 April 2016

The Bioeconomy Revolution: the new ebook on world bioeconomy

A mixture of Interviews with important stakeholders of this new economic concept

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Bioeconomy: One Billion Tons of Biomass

Biomass Research & Development Board creating U.S. “Bioeconomy Vision”

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BIOWC16 Workshop: “Growing a Billion Ton Bioeconomy in the United States”

Workshop open to all attendees at the 2016 BIO World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology

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Innovia Group sale of Cellophane™

High-tech film producer will be manufacturing the new polymer banknote substrate for the Bank of England

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15 April 201615 February 2018

9th Intl Biobased Materials Conference – Day 2

Bio-polymers, lignin utilisation and ​update on ​Polyhydroxyalkanoates ( PHA)

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EU Algae stakeholders release Ground-Breaking agenda to develop the industry

The Conference “European Roadmap for an Algae-Based Industry” was successfully held on 6-8 April in the Algarve region of southern Portugal

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Edible film: The future of eco-friendly packaging?

Scientist at a green chemistry conference in Berlin interviewed by DW

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14 April 20167 April 2016

What Renewable Chemistry Can Learn from the Karate Kid

By Mike Knauf, CEO, Rivertop Renewables

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CO2 should be a sustainable business

DTU received seven million DKK from VILLUM FONDEN to find new and more effective solutions

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Major Regulatory Milestones in First Quarter Set Joule Up for Commercial Success

Company hits major breakthroughs including EPA approval for Sunflow®-E

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13 April 20167 April 2016

The hidden economic benefits of banning plastic bags

With its incremental ban on single-use plastic bags, the French government has given a substantial boost to the country’s organic plastics companies

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“Open-Bio Workshop” on EU Ecolabels to take place in Brussels in May

One-day event to focus on validating interim results and recommendations

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High strength wood-plastic composites recycled from construction and demolition wood waste

VTT have joined forces in the European H2020 project “HISER”

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12 April 20167 April 2016

Biorizon scales up its bio-aromatics research again

Commercially promising results for the conversion of wood, sugars and lignin

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New SPI Bioplastics Division report defines bioplastics, explores the growing field of bioplastics and demonstrates how material innovation can offer environmental advantages

Simply explained, how bioplastics support the plastic industry’s focus and commitment to reduce waste and create products that are sustainable