11 April 20167 April 2016 9th Intl Conference on Bio-based Materials – Day 1 Policy and markets, bio-based building blocks and biorefineries
8 April 201615 February 2018 Laurel BioComposite Receives BPI Certification for Bio-Res PLA Company developed and commercialised robust plant-based alternative to petroleum-based plastic
7 April 20165 April 2016 Opportunities and Consequences of Climate Change Conclusions of 12 leading cotton researchers present their views in ICAC’s latest publication
6 April 2016 Coffee waste filled bio-based resins, a new biosurfactant and bio-based dispersions for textile coatings are winners of the innovation award “Bio-based Material of the Year 2016” Winners were elected by the participants of the 9th International Conference on Bio-based Materials in Cologne, Germany
5 April 201623 March 2016 Italy will have its own strategy on bioeconomy by next summer First cluster entirely devoted to the bioeconomy and the first dedicated regional strategy
Better use of entire biomass of willow Joint project of VTT and Aalto University exploiting properties and most suitable application areas
4 April 201623 March 2016 No pain, no gain: A Tale of Three Companies, Pacific Ethanol, BioAmber and TerraVia at a crossroads A fascinating look at the evolution in the fuels, renewable chemicals, specialty products and nutrition that make up the advanced bioeconomy
QIAGEN to submit conditional voluntary takeover offer for shares of Exiqon A/S Transaction will expand leadership position in RNA technologies
1 April 201621 March 2016 Solegear buys bioplastics unit from Ex-Tech U.S. Asset Acquisition Estimated to Represent Annualized Bioplastic Packaging Revenues of Over US$2 Million
DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products and BioAmber Launch New Sampling Program at UTECH NA New Polyol sampling program to accelerate the speed to market for bio-based solutions
31 March 201630 March 2016 Amyris Brotas Plant Sold Out for 2017-2020 Farnesene Volume Project for Dedicated Flavors & Fragrances Initiated
ORNL researchers invent tougher plastic with 50 percent renewable content New recyclable thermoplastic with lignin can be melted three times and still perform well
30 March 201629 March 2016 Cars: Design’s Love Affair with New Materials Several car manufacturers to develop and use eco-friendly materials, trying new ones, either bio-based or recycled
29 March 201624 March 2016 Successful start of the new conference series “Industrial Biotechnology Forum” in Munich Start of the conference series attracted high number of interested scientists from academy and industry, political representatives
Deinove and Arbiom join forces to develop a “carbon-free” chemical industry Companies to produce biofuels and bio-based chemicals by using Deinococcus bacteria
Report quantifies employment, turnover impacts of EU bioeconomy According to BIC, some sectors, such as the forest-based industry, are fully biobased and thus fully accounted to the bioeconomy
24 March 201623 March 2016 From biomass to dispersions: For the first time BASF produces binders for interior paints based on the mass balance process New interior paints combine environmental responsibility with premium quality
Cultivating a Bio-Based Future in India National bioethanol mandate to revitalize struggling rural economies and address urban pollution concerns
WaterWorks: Stepping up EU research and innovation cooperation in the water area 2016 Joint Call on "Sustainable management of water resources in agriculture, forestry and freshwater aquaculture sectors"
23 March 201622 March 2016 GFBiochemicals wins Bio-Based Product Innovation of the Year award at World Bio Market Business Awards Ceremony 2016 Company honored for its unique set of proprietary technologies in processing cellulosic feedstock
High barrier biobased flexible packaging: welcome Propylester Ingeo The Metalvuoto metallized and coated film with excellent high barrier properties can be considered as valid replacement to aluminium foil
Bioplastic Produced by Bacteria RWTH is coordinating a project for new recycling cycle of plastic waste
22 March 201621 March 2016 Iowa Senate OKs subsidy for renewable chemical industry Legislation aiming to attract investments in renewable chemical manufacturing and advanced biorefining
Stora Enso Wins Bio-Based Brand of the Year Award At WBM 2016 Judges recognised Stora Enso’s impressive new business platform based on biomass
21 March 201618 March 2016 The renewable plastic bottle goes commercial: BASF and Avantium to establish JV for biobased plastics, chemicals Mitsui expected to play a role
Reverdia Wins Bio Business Award for Leading Bio-Based Packaging Partnership Company's Biosuccinium™ technology to help develop bio-based and biodegradable plastic packaging
Producing spandex from agricultural byproducts? Welcome to the circular bio-economy Farm waste products such as maize leaves are being repurposed in novel and circular ways, and the European Union is among the many groups now taking note
18 March 201617 March 2016 A Conversation with US Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Interview in Industrial Biotechnology
BASF and Avantium intend to establish joint venture Collaboration for the production and marketing of furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA) from renewable resources
Expert view: Unlocking the promise of Bio-Based plastics Simon Herriott, Global Business Director for BioMaterials at DuPont writes guest post
17 March 201616 March 2016 Southeast Asia Promising Hub for Emerging Bio-based Chemicals Emerging bio-based material and chemical technologies now see big potential opportunities in nations like Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia, says Lux Research
International Collaboration for Sustainable Bioeconomy Development between Brazil and The Netherlands Signed at ECO-BIO conference, 7 March 2016 in Rotterdam
16 March 201617 March 2016 Get in touch with the whole value chain of the PHA platform One of the most important and well established meeting points for the European Bio-based Economy
Will Berlin Be the Global Capital of the Bioeconomy? Vision, Strategy and Teamwork: The German Winning Formula
Novel packaging products for a circular economy EU-funded DIBBIOPACK project has developed a series of multifunctional packaging to contribute to the growth of a truly circular economy
14 March 201613 March 2016 Biorenewables key to reduce CO2 emissions, says macroeconomic study Conclusions show that emission reductions require action from both industry and government
Bodega Matarromera Develop First PLA Wine Bottle Designed by AIMPLAS Bodega Matarromera has successfully completed the development of a new sustainable bottle for its wines
Hunting for Untapped Innovation: A Bio-based Materials and Chemicals Case Study Lux Research's evaluating start-ups has been shown to identify and predict successful companies
Metsä Group leads the Finnish bioeconomy Metsä Group is building the world’s first next-generation bioproduct mill in Äänekoski
11 March 20169 March 2016 Comet Biorefining Awarded $10.9 Million SDTC Grant for Bio-Based Chemicals Plant Comet's dextrose sugar to help reduce Canada's greenhouse gas emissions
10 March 20169 March 2016 How bioeconomy will change our future Finnish minister about its country's pioneering bioeconomy
8 March 20167 March 2016 Five Finnish bioeconomy innovations set to change the future Finland turn towards a low-carbon and energy-efficient society is based on the use of renewable natural resources and recyclable materials
2016 Advanced Bioeconomy Deployment Report The Digest's February 2016 edition of the Advanced Bioeconomy Deployment Report
A tribute to the 8 women who have distinguished themselves in the bioeconomy in 2015 International Women’s Day
7 March 20164 March 2016 Stimulating Investment To Grow the Biobased Economy The challenge our industry faces right now is to continue building investment in the biobased economy
4 March 20163 March 2016 nova-Newsletter March 2016 Your monthly update on nova-Institute's activities
What are bio-based products? New factsheet aim to provide clarity. EU-funded InnProBio project launching the first of a series of factsheets, containing information on bio-based products and services
3 March 20164 March 2016 2.1 trillion turnover and 18.3 million employees in the European Bioeconomy Comprehensive data and graphics available for the first time
2,1 Billionen Umsatz und 18,3 Millionen Beschäftigte in der europäischen Bioökonomie Erstmalig umfassende Daten und Grafiken
Building with wood to decarbonise the economy Expert Ludger Dederich informing about resource efficiency opportunities in the building sector at the G7 conference
Coffee waste filled bio-based resins, a new biosurfactant and bio-based dispersions for textile coatings are winners of the innovation award “Bio-based Material of the Year 2016”
