15 December 20179 September 2021 ArcelorMittal gets nod from World Economic Forum for integrating circular economy principles into its business model Corporation is finding ways to make transformational changes to the way it does busines
13 December 201711 December 2017 Award to Circular textile paper project New paper manufacturing concept where the raw material is largely made up of low value fibres from textile recycling plants
7 December 20176 December 2017 Building the partnerships to help Europe achieve its bio-based potential The breadth and variety of the projects with which the BBI JU is engaged showing a huge economic opportunity for Europe
6 December 20174 December 2017 Plastic waste: let’s put an end to it in 10 to 15 years We need to rethink plastics: bring to the forefront that the end-of-life phase is as important as the design for its original function
24 November 201722 November 2017 research*eu RESULTS PACK – Bioplastics: Sustainable materials for building a strong and circular European bio-economy EU, through its CE Action Plan, is dedicated to stimulating Europe’s transition to a circular economy
22 November 201720 November 2017 Many bio-based strategies, national bio-economy strategies look old-fashioned Current company bio-based strategies move towards a circular economy, and go beyond just low carbon and clean energy sustainability
14 November 201710 November 2017 Over 150 organisations back call to ban oxo-degradable plastic packaging Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s New Plastics Economy initiative has published a statement calling for a ban on oxo-degradable plastic packaging.
Biomass is key for realising climate goals and implementing elements of circular economy Amount and diversity of biomass determine great potential for use not only in the production of electric energy but also for heating, transport, as biofuel-components
13 November 201713 November 2017 Circular clothing: the next step in sustainable fashion Metabolic communications intern Hanna Dijkstra looks at the dirty secret of the fashion industry
6 October 20172 October 2017 Squaring the circle of plastics recycling The snail pace so far in terms of implementation of the EU Action Plan on the Circular Economy is embarrassing, write Anders Wijkman and Catia Bastioli
15 September 201713 September 2017 EU warned against renewables law ‘subverting’ the circular economy European Commission proposal to revise the Renewable Energy Directive will be voted on by the European Parliament’s environment committee on October 11-12
24 August 201722 August 2017 Citruspack project, a combination of circular economy and packaging, starts at Aitiip facilities Aim of the project is to demonstrate that sustainability and efficiency can be applied to agricultural and industrial practices
4 August 20172 August 2017 Biobasierte Stadt Wie kann sie aussehen, die Stadt von morgen? Welche biobasierten Innovationen gibt es bereits? Woran wird getüftelt? Dieses Dossier gibt einen Überblick
2 August 201731 July 2017 European Commission launches Knowledge Centre to provide scientific evidence on bioeconomy Bioeconomy Knowledge Centre marks an important step in bringing the different policy areas of the bioeconomy closer together
28 July 201726 July 2017 PlastiCircle – Improvement of the plastic packaging waste chain from a circular economy approach EU-project aims to develop and implement a holistic process to increase recycling rates of packaging waste in Europe
6 July 20176 July 2017 Recommendations towards the EU Plastics Strategy regarding bioplastics Covered issues showing the complexity of EU Roadmap initiative and the need to incorporate the entire value chain from feedstock to waste management
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
3 July 201729 June 2017 CIRC-PACK: Towards a greener plastic lifecycle Project to bringing considerable benefits in line with EU strategic objectives
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
2 June 201731 May 2017 Finnish circular economy — wood turns to diesel and perfume Company's goal is to reach a stage where no waste from its sites must be taken to landfills or has to be burned
21 March 201718 March 2017 MEPs pave the way for bioplastics in vote on waste legislation The vote of the Members of Parliament recognises the contributions of bioplastics to the EU circular economy
10 March 20178 March 2017 A bio-based packaging revolution: Danone and Nestlé Waters form the NaturalALL Bottle Alliance Together, the three partners aim to develop and launch at commercial scale a PET plastic bottle made from bio-based material
9 March 201713 March 2017 The policy framework of bio-based plastics markets The newly published report looks at how different parts of the world handle the development of the bio-based plastics sector politically
28 February 201714 September 2021 The most interesting Finnish companies in the circular economy The list compiled by Sitra is showcasing Finland's most inspiring examples of the circular economy
23 February 201722 February 2017 Precision, the hallmark of a new era Precision will allow us to produce more, and better products, from less resources
21 February 201720 February 2017 Norner goes green. 2,5 MEUR grant to research on green packaging for the future Looking for circular solutions: Norwegians fund green packaging project
15 February 201713 February 2017 European Circular Economy Action Plan – How fared its first year? It has been just over a year since the European Commission announced its Action Plan on the Circular Economy. A lot has been proposed in the months since
10 February 20178 February 2017 Break Free From Plastic Movement: European Commission Plastics Roadmap not leading anywhere Break Free From Plastic Movement believes that the EU Strategy on Plastics needs to face up to the scale of the plastics problem
30 November 201628 November 2016 Studies show benefits of compostable bio-waste bag in Germany Two recent projects in the German cities of Brunswick and Munich are highlighting two key aspects of the bio-waste bag debate
9 November 20167 November 2016 Inside the Scottish bioeconomy An interview with Roger Kilburn, CEO IBioIC Scotland
8 November 20165 November 2016 Plastics Value Chain Creates a New European Stakeholder Platform to Drive Europe’s Polyolefins-based Packaging towards the Circular Economy Newly formed platform will be working for a 5-10 year horizon based on effective, science-based solutions
3 November 201617 September 2020 Plastic Not Fantastic: Industry Responds to US Microbeads Ban Bio-degradable polymers, currently on the losing side due to its poor market credibility, demand innovation to succeed
18 October 201614 October 2016 Plastics Recycling Industry ‘Wish List’ for a rapid transition to a Circular Economy Key players in the recycling sector are requesting principles to be included in any new set of measures and legislative instruments to help deliver a true circular economy
13 October 201611 October 2016 Rotterdam is proposed location for waste-to-chemicals plant using Enerkem’s technology New chemical plant to convert residual waste into methanol as chemicalblock
6 October 20169 September 2021 Two New Graphics on Bio-based and Circular Economy nova-Institute’s contribution to the debate
9 September 20167 September 2016 PHA business case still shaky PHA business case does not depend solely on the quality of the process and of the product, but also on the quality of the feedstock and the costs of processing
29 August 201625 August 2016 Bio-Based Innovations Awards comes to the USA to honour more pioneers in the circular economy Now open for entries: Bio-Based Innovation Awards 2016 - Americas Edition
25 August 201623 August 2016 From waste to bioplastics – Ford ‚driving‘ the technology forward The possibilities of making bioplastics from waste become an attractive and economically feasible option
12 August 201611 August 2016 Arno van de Ven, Stora Enso Biomaterials: Growth in the bioeconomy needs to be sustainable Exclusive interview about about Stora Enso Biomaterials, the wood-based economy and how to foster growth in the European bioeconomy
2 August 20161 August 2016 Tim Dummer, VP Rennovia: The industry will migrate to widespread adoption of bioproducts Tim Dummer, company's VP Commercialization giving an exclusive interview to Il Bioeconomista
19 July 20169 September 2021 Promise of sustainable CO2 utilisation technology to boost European industry EU-funded SCOT project showcased its innovative work in Brussels
18 July 201613 December 2016 Venice Declaration: EPF fordert Kaskadennutzung Europäischer Holzwerkstoffverband will durch Begrenzung der energetischen Nutzung Druck auf die Holzverfügbarkeit vermindern
12 July 201611 July 2016 Q&A: Minnesota companies create ‘circular economy’ coalition First effort of US-companies who are working together to create a circular economy
Coca-Cola invests in ‘circular economy’ Company advancing its global sustainability strategy to help grow its business while also making a lasting, positive difference for consumers, communities and the environment
28 June 201627 June 2016 New Plastics Economy initiative launched by Ellen MacArthur Foundation New report provides the first comprehensive vision of a global circular plastics economy
10 June 20169 June 2016 EU Parliament report on revised waste legislation emphasises the role of bioplastics in the transition to a circular economy Better market conditions for renewable raw materials and promoting the use of bio-based materials in packaging provided
9 June 20168 September 2016 Who has won the the Bio-Based Innovation Awards (Europe) 2016? Synprodo awards with "Greeny", the bio-based and compostable icebox for the Italian market
8 June 20167 June 2016 Trucost identifies $3.5bn environmental savings from scaling up sustainable plastic Environmental cost to society of plastic use by the consumer goods sector alone is estimated at $75 billion
nova talk: Where do you see the bioeconomy in the future?
