{"id":34000,"date":"2016-03-31T07:40:09","date_gmt":"2016-03-31T05:40:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/?p=34000"},"modified":"2016-03-30T15:50:49","modified_gmt":"2016-03-30T13:50:49","slug":"nova-newsletter-april-2016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/nova-newsletter-april-2016\/","title":{"rendered":"nova-Newsletter April 2016"},"content":{"rendered":"<table border=\"0\" width=\"100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: top;\" width=\"170\">\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_32539\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32539\" style=\"width: 150px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-32539\" src=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Carus-Michael_Newsletter.jpg\" alt=\"Michael Carus Managing Director nova-Institut GmbH\" width=\"150\" height=\"225\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-32539\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Michael Carus<br \/>Managing Director<br \/>nova-Institut GmbH<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<td>Dear Readers,<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>here is an overview of the most important news on nova-Institute\u2019s activities \u2013 you can find details in the newsletter below:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In a couple of days: 5-6 April, the 9<sup>th<\/sup> International Conference on Bio-based Materials, Maternushaus, Cologne (DE) will take place. 200 leading companies and researchers are meeting to exchange their knowledge \u2013 be part of it!<\/li>\n<li>One day later: 7 April, the \u201cBio-based Start-up Day\u201d will take place at the same venue for the first time. Selected start-ups will meet players from industry and finance.<\/li>\n<li>Good news for people interested in the comprehensive market study \u201cBio-based Building Blocks and Polymers in the World \u2013 Capacities, Production and Applications: Status Quo and Trends towards 2020\u201c: You can now buy the chapters separately and return the full report, if it doesn\u2019t meet your expectations.<\/li>\n<li>Our first nova session on \u201cTechnology of the future: Carbon Capture and Utilization (CCU)\u201d will take place 4 May at the Cologne\/Bonn-Airport. The number of participants for the interactive workshop is limited to 20 people, please register soon.<\/li>\n<li>WWF and the Mondi-Group published the report \u201cMapping Study on Cascading Use of Wood Products\u201d, prepared by nova-Institute and the Institute for European Environmental Policy (IEEP). Read the detailed analysis of the status of cascading use in different countries.<\/li>\n<li>Once again we would like to point out our top download report of recent weeks: \u201cEuropean Bioeconomy in Figures\u201d (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bio-based.eu\/top-downloads\" target=\"_blank\">www.bio-based.eu\/top-downloads<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li>Finally we would like to introduce you to our Head of IT &amp; Graphics, Daniel Steeg. Don\u2019t miss what nova has to offer in the IT area.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>I am looking forward to welcoming you to Cologne at beginning of April,<\/p>\n<p>Michael Carus<br \/>\nManaging Director nova-Institut GmbH<\/p>\n<p>P.S.:<br \/>\nInterested in the direct use of CO<sub>2<\/sub> \u2013 Carbon Capture and Utilization (CCU)? You can find the latest information on that area here: \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/ccu\/\" target=\"_blank\">news.bio-based.eu\/ccu<\/a>\u201d<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"#german\">Hier geht es direkt zu den deutschsprachigen Hinweisen&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/bio-based.eu\/conference\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-32410 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/15-06-29-BWK-Banner-150x56.jpg\" alt=\"15-06-29-BWK-Banner-150x56\" width=\"150\" height=\"52\" \/><\/a>9<sup>th<\/sup> International Conference on Bio-based Materials<\/h3>\n<h4>5 \u2013 6 April 2016, Maternushaus, Cologne, Germany<\/h4>\n<p>200 participants and 30 exhibitors from all over the world are expected to attend the established meeting point of the bio-based industry. Special focus points of the conference this year are biorefinery concepts, trends in use of lignin and the production of PHA. The conference journal is now available!<\/p>\n<p>More information <a href=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/final-programme-of-the-international-conference-on-bio-based-materials-5-and-6-april-2016-cologne\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/bio-based.eu\/startup\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-32413\" src=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/15-09-30-BioBased_Banner_150x56-150x52.jpg\" alt=\"15-09-30-BioBased_Banner_150x56\" width=\"150\" height=\"52\" \/><\/a>Bio-based Start-up Day<\/h3>\n<h4>7 April 2016, Maternushaus, Cologne, Germany<\/h4>\n<p>Eleven innovative start-ups will introduce themselves to the bio- and CO<sub>2<\/sub>-based industry. At the same time, experts of the finance world will give an insight into their work with young companies. The event programme is final.<\/p>\n<p>More information <a href=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/a-day-for-start-ups-to-get-valued-information-for-their-business-7-april-2016-cologne\/\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-32422\" src=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/nova-Logo_Newsletter_150pi.jpg\" alt=\"nova-Logo_Newsletter_150pi\" width=\"150\" height=\"100\" \/>Buy the most comprehensive trend report on bio-based polymers \u2013 and if you are not satisfied, give it back<\/h3>\n<h4>Fran\u00e7ois de Bie, Global Marketing Director Bio-plastics at Corbion Purac B.V. (NL), for instance called nova\u2019s study an \u201cexcellent piece of work\u201c<\/h4>\n<p>Convinced to have compiled the best market and trend bio-based polymers (and also their precursors) there is today, nova-Institute now offers to buy the full report \u201cBio-based Building Blocks and Polymers in the World \u2013 Capacities, Production and Applications: Status Quo and Trends Towards 2020\u201d for 3,000 \u20ac \u2013 and if the report does not meet the customers\u2019 quality expectations, they simply have to explain what they are missing and get their money back (minus 10% to cover administrative expenses).<\/p>\n<p>More information <a href=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/buy-the-most-comprehensive-trend-reports-on-bio-based-polymers-and-if-you-are-not-satisfied-give-it-back\/\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-32422\" src=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/nova-Logo_Newsletter_150pi.jpg\" alt=\"nova-Logo_Newsletter_150pi\" width=\"150\" height=\"100\" \/>First \u201cnova Session on technology of the future: Carbon Capture and Utilization (CCU)\u201d<\/h3>\n<h4>4 May 2016, Airport Cologne\/Bonn (Germany) +++ number of participant limited<\/h4>\n<p>Interested experts from industry, associations, policy and civil society are now invited to get up-to-date and thoroughly discuss the latest developments in CO<sub>2<\/sub> utilization. Participants will have the chance to actively shape content and form of the event and contribute short presentations on their work and the topics they are most interested in. Programme and registration at <a href=\"http:\/\/bio-based.eu\/nova-sessions\/programme\" target=\"_blank\">www.bio-based.eu\/nova-sessions<\/a> The number of participants is limited to 20.<\/p>\n<p>More information <a href=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/first-nova-session-on-carbon-capture-and-utilization-ccu-kicks-off-an-unusual-new-series-of-events\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-33990\" src=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/16-03-30NL_Cascading-use-of-wood-report-150x130.jpg\" alt=\"16-03-30NL_Cascading-use-of-wood-report\" width=\"150\" height=\"130\" \/>New report on &#8220;Cascading Use of Wood Products&#8221;<\/h3>\n<h4>Free download at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bio-based.eu\/policy\" target=\"_blank\">www.bio-based.eu\/policy<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>Commissioned by WWF and Mondi, the report looks at how regulation either hinders or promotes cascading use of wood. Using wood more efficiently to meet projected demand for wood-based products in Europe should be at the heart of the European Commission\u2019s bioenergy strategy and circular economy. The report is based on research by nova-Institute and the Institute for European Environmental Policy (IEEP).<\/p>\n<p>More information <a href=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/eu-must-put-cascading-use-of-wood-at-the-heart-of-circular-economy-and-the-bioenergy-strategy-wwf-and-mondi\/\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  wp-image-33288 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Steeg-Daniel-300x260.jpg\" alt=\"Steeg-Daniel\" width=\"150\" height=\"130\" srcset=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2016\/02\/Steeg-Daniel-300x260.jpg 300w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2016\/02\/Steeg-Daniel-1024x887.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2016\/02\/Steeg-Daniel-600x520.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>nova-Experts introduced: Daniel Steeg<\/h3>\n<h4>Head of Department IT &amp; Graphics<\/h4>\n<p>Daniel Steeg started working for nova-Institute during his studies of Telecommunications, discipline Information Processing, at the University of Applied Sciences Cologne and joined nova\u2019s team full time in 2005. He was promoted to Head of the IT Department in 2013. His field of expertise covers database development and programming. Daniel speaks several well known languages (Swift, Python, PHP, Java, SQL, C++) as well as some more obscure ones (German, English, French, Spanish).<\/p>\n<p>Find more information <a href=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/novas-experts-introduced-daniel-steeg\/\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-32422\" src=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/nova-Logo_Newsletter_150pi.jpg\" alt=\"nova-Logo_Newsletter_150pi\" width=\"150\" height=\"100\" \/>nova-Institute is looking for a new Communications Manager (m\/f)<\/h3>\n<h4>Main tasks are public relation activities and communication in EU projects as well as marketing activities for our services in the area of bio-based economy<\/h4>\n<p>We are looking for team players with strong commitment, curiosity for new ideas and a structured and result-oriented way of working. We offer a creative and inspiring working environment within a young and international team combined with room for own ideas and initiatives. Job location is H\u00fcrth near Cologne.<\/p>\n<p>Find more information <a href=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/nova-institute-is-looking-for-a-new-communications-manager-mf\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/eiha-conference.org\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-32414\" src=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Unbekannt.png\" alt=\"Unbekannt\" width=\"150\" height=\"52\" \/><\/a>13<sup>th<\/sup> International Conference of the European Industrial Hemp Association<\/h3>\n<h4>1-2 June 2016, Wesseling near Cologne, Germany +++ Preliminary programme and participant list online<\/h4>\n<p>The EIHA Conference is now established as the largest meeting of experts on industrial hemp in Europe and indeed worldwide. Specialists from all over the world will meet in order to exchange information regarding the latest developments in hemp and in other natural fibres and moreover on the applications for fibres, shivs, seeds and oil as well as pharmaceutical applications. We are expecting again 250 international participants from more than 35 countries.<\/p>\n<p>For more information please visit: <a title=\"www.eiha-conference.org\/programme\" href=\"http:\/\/www.eiha-conference.org\/programme\" target=\"_blank\">www.eiha-conference.org\/programme<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/co2-chemistry.eu\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-32415\" src=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/16-01-11-CO2_150x60-1.png\" alt=\"16-01-11-CO2_150x60-1\" width=\"150\" height=\"60\" \/><\/a>5<sup>th<\/sup> Conference on CO<sub>2<\/sub> as Feedstock for Fuels, Chemistry and Polymers<\/h3>\n<h4>Save the date: 6-7 December 2016, Cologne, Germany<\/h4>\n<p>After four years in Essen, the 5<sup>th<\/sup> &#8220;Conference on CO<sub>2<\/sub> as Feedstock for Fuels, Chemicals and Polymers&#8221; will open it\u2019s doors in Cologne.Would you like to contribute to the conference with your poster or presentation on recent developments within the field&#8217;s of Policy &amp; Vision, H<sub>2<\/sub> Generation: Prerequisite for CO<sub>2<\/sub>-Economy, CO<sub>2<\/sub> Capture &amp; Purification, Mineralization, Chemicals &amp; Polymers and CO<sub>2<\/sub>-based Fuels?<\/p>\n<p>We appreciate your proposal!<\/p>\n<p>More information <a href=\"http:\/\/co2-chemistry.eu\/\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-32646\" src=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Bildschirmfoto-2016-02-18-um-11.48.58.png\" alt=\"Bildschirmfoto 2016-02-18 um 11.48.58\" width=\"150\" height=\"96\" \/>European Algae Roadmap Conference<\/h3>\n<h4>6-8 April 2016, Real Marina Hotel, Olh\u00e3o, Portugal<\/h4>\n<h4>Leading research meets policy \u2013 join the conference now!<\/h4>\n<p>For two and a half days in April, top researchers and policy makers will meet in Olh\u00e3o, Portugal, to present recent findings on the utilization of micro-algae for food additives, plastics or fuels. Algae have received a lot of interest from the political arena due to their ability to absorb huge amounts of CO<sub>2<\/sub>, being grown on non-arable land \u2013 therefore not posing any competition to food \u2013 and their ability to produce many interesting compounds usable for materials and for energy. The conference in Olh\u00e3o will showcase several years of research conducted within seven EU-funded research projects on microalgae.<\/p>\n<p>More information <a href=\"http:\/\/www.eualgaeroadmapconference.eu\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bio.org\/events\/conferences\/world-congress-industrial-biotechnology\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-32417\" src=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/BioWorldCongress.png\" alt=\"BioWorldCongress\" width=\"150\" height=\"35\" \/><\/a>BIO World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology<\/h3>\n<h4>17-20 April 2016, San Diego, CA<\/h4>\n<p>The BIO World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology is the world&#8217;s largest industrial biotechnology event for business leaders, investors, and policy makers in biofuels, biobased products, and renewable chemicals. Please join us from April 17-20, 2016 in sunny San Diego for a week filled with high-level plenary and breakout sessions, One-on-One Partnering meetings, networking opportunities and more!<\/p>\n<p>More information <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bio.org\/events\/conferences\/world-congress-industrial-biotechnology\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bioplasticsmagazine.com\/en\/events\/4plaworldcongress\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-32420\" src=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/pla-banner-150.jpg\" alt=\"pla-banner-150\" width=\"150\" height=\"65\" \/><\/a>bioplastics MAGAZINE is organizing the 4<sup>th<\/sup> PLA World Congress<\/h3>\n<h4>24-25 May 2016 in Munich, Germany<\/h4>\n<p>PLA is one of the bioplastics with the largest market significance. The versatile biobased plastic raw material is made almost completely from renewable resources. It is being used for packaging applications, for fibres in woven and non-woven applications. Even the automotive industry and consumer electronics are already applying PLA. Blending PLA with other bioplastics or other blend-partners as well as mixing it with natural fibres such as flax, hemp or kenaf broadens the range of applications even more.<\/p>\n<p>Further information <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bioplasticsmagazine.com\/en\/events\/4plaworldcongress\/\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-32662\" src=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/BBCE-150x65.jpg\" alt=\"BBCE - 150x65\" width=\"150\" height=\"65\" \/>Bio-Based Chemicals Europe<\/h3>\n<h4>24-25 May 2016, Amsterdam, The Netherlands<\/h4>\n<p>Bio-Based Chemicals Europe brings together specialist chemical companies, manufacturers, technology providers and global brands to share best practice that will support the growth, commercialisation and adoption of bio-based products.<br \/>\nThe congress encourages interaction and best practice sharing to overcome challenges in developing bio-based solutions and accelerating their adoption, providing additional value and cost competitive solution to traditional products. Speakers are represented from chemical companies such as BASF, Enerkem, BioAmber and from brands such as Ecover, Korres, Kingfisher, Ikea and many more.<\/p>\n<p>Further information <a href=\"http:\/\/www.BioBasedChemicalsWorld.com\/Europe\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-32663\" src=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/BBPE-150x65.jpg\" alt=\"BBPE - 150x65\" width=\"150\" height=\"65\" \/>Bio-Based Products Europe<\/h3>\n<h4>24-25 May 2016, Amsterdam, The Netherlands<\/h4>\n<p>Bio-Based Products Europe brings together specialist chemical companies, manufacturers, technology providers and global brands to share best practice that will help brands and retailers learn sustainable strategies and uncover bio-based alternatives.<br \/>\nThe congress encourages interaction and best practice sharing to overcome challenges in developing bio-based solutions and accelerating their adoption, providing additional value and cost competitive solution to traditional products. Speakers are represented from chemical companies such as BASF, Enerkem, BioAmber and from brands such as Ecover, Korres, Kingfisher, Ikea and many more.<\/p>\n<p>More information <a href=\"http:\/\/www.BioBasedProductsWorld.com\/Europe\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vlaggraduateschool.nl\/courses\/algae-design.htm\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-33771 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/algaeparc.png\" alt=\"algaeparc\" width=\"150\" height=\"47\" \/><\/a>Microalgae Process Design: from cells to photobioreactors (4<sup>th<\/sup> edition)<\/h3>\n<h4>8 &#8211; 15 July 2016, Wageningen, The Netherlands<\/h4>\n<p>The waters of the world, oceans, seas, rivers, creeks, lakes and even ice, house a tremendous variety of microorganisms able to use light as the only source of energy to fuel metabolism. These unicellular organisms, microalgae and cyanobacteria, have the potential to produce a variety of products. To make economical large-scale production of such bulk products possible, the cost price for production needs to be reduced, the scale of production needs to be increased substantially and the biomass value should be maximized. In this course \u201cMicroalgae Process Design: from cells to photobioreactors\u201d the biology and cultivation part are covered.<\/p>\n<p>More information <a href=\"http:\/\/www.vlaggraduateschool.nl\/courses\/algae-design.htm\" target=\"_blank\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-33774\" src=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/splashalgaeparc.jpg\" alt=\"splashalgaeparc\" width=\"150\" height=\"100\" \/>Microalgae Biorefinery (1<sup>st<\/sup> edition)<\/h3>\n<h4>18 &#8211; 20 July 2016, Wageningen, The Netherlands<\/h4>\n<p>To make microalgae a source of bulk products, the cost price for production needs to be reduced, the scale of production needs to be increased significantly and the biomass value should be maximized. To develop a more sustainable and economically feasible process, all biomass components (e.g. proteins, lipids, carbohydrates) should be used at minimal energy requirements and minimal costs while keeping the functionality of the different biomass components. Biorefining of microalgae is very important for the selective separation and use of the functional biomass components. In this course, &#8216;Microalgae Biorefinery&#8217;, the downstream part, i.e. the biorefinery will be in focus.<\/p>\n<p>More information <a href=\"http:\/\/www.vlaggraduateschool.nl\/courses\/algae-biorefinery.htm\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-32977\" src=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Banner-150-x-65-pixel.jpg\" alt=\"Banner 150 x 65 pixel\" width=\"150\" height=\"65\" \/>2<sup>nd<\/sup> International Composites Congress (ICC) \u2013 Call for presentations<\/h3>\n<h4>28-29 November 2016, CCD Congress Center D\u00fcsseldorf<\/h4>\n<p>The trade association Composites Germany invites you to submit your presentations for the 2<sup>nd<\/sup> International Composites Congress (ICC), which will take place at the CCD Congress Center D\u00fcsseldorf from 28 \u2013 29 November 2016. Under the guiding title &#8220;Composites \u2013 On the Path to Becoming a Key Industry?&#8221; innovations in the area of fibre-reinforced plastics \/ Composites can be submitted up to the 22<sup>nd<\/sup> of April, 2016.<br \/>\nYou can download forms for submitting your presentation from the Composites Germany website (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.composites-germany.org\" target=\"_blank\">www.composites-germany.org<\/a>) under News or request them by email: ursula.zarbock@avk-tv.de<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-33546\" src=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/l-ce-150x65.jpg\" alt=\"l-ce-150x65\" width=\"150\" height=\"65\" \/>Composites Europe<\/h3>\n<h4>29 November &#8211; 1 December, D\u00fcsseldorf, Germany<\/h4>\n<p>For the third time the joint stand for \u201cbio-based composites\u201d takes place at COMPOSITES EUROPE supported by the nova institute. The exhibitors of this pavilion show how effective sustainability can be, regarding the topics lightweight construction, material and modern production and automation solutions.<\/p>\n<p>More information <a href=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/composites-europe-with-new-formats\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em><a id=\"german\"><\/a>Deutschsprachige Hinweise \/ Notes for German-speaking readers<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: top;\" width=\"170\">\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_32539\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32539\" style=\"width: 150px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-32539\" src=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Carus-Michael_Newsletter.jpg\" alt=\"Michael Carus Managing Director nova-Institut GmbH\" width=\"150\" height=\"225\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-32539\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Michael Carus<br \/>Managing Director<br \/>nova-Institut GmbH<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<td>\n<h2>nova-Newsletter April 2016<\/h2>\n<p>Sehr geehrte Leserinnen und Leser,<\/p>\n<p>hier die wichtigsten Neuigkeiten aus dem nova-Institut im \u00dcberblick \u2013 alle Details dann im Newsletter unten:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>in nur wenigen Tagen: Am 5. und 6. April findet die &#8220;International Conference on Bio-Based Materials\u201c im Maternushaus K\u00f6ln zum neunten Mal statt. 200 f\u00fchrende Unternehmen und Wissenschaftler treffen sich zum Austausch \u2013 seien Sie mit dabei!<\/li>\n<li>und einen Tag sp\u00e4ter: Am 7. April, ebenfalls im Maternushaus K\u00f6ln, zum ersten mal der &#8220;Bio-based Start-up Day\u201c, ausgew\u00e4hlte Start-ups treffen auf Industrie und Finanzexperten.<\/li>\n<li>Gute Neuigkeiten f\u00fcr Interessanten unserer gro\u00dfen Markstudie \u201cBio-based Building Blocks and Polymers in the World \u2013 Capacities, Production and Applications: Status Quo and Trends towards 2020\u2033: Ab sofort k\u00f6nnen Kapitel der Studie auch einzeln gekauft werden und zudem kann die Marktstudie bei Nicht-Gefallen zur\u00fcck gegeben werden!<\/li>\n<li>Unsere erste nova-Session startet am 4. May zum Thema \u201eTechnology of the future: Carbon Capture and Utilization (CCU)\u201c im K\u00f6ln-Bonner Flughafen. Da die Teilnehmerzahl f\u00fcr diesem interaktiven Workshop auf 20 Personen beschr\u00e4nkt ist, bitte wir am baldige Anmeldung.<\/li>\n<li>WWF und die Mondi-Group haben den Bericht &#8220;Mapping Study on Cascading Use of Wood Products\u201c ver\u00f6ffentlicht, den das nova-Institut zusammen mit Institute for European Environmental Policy (IEEP) erstellt hat. Lesen Sie die detaillierte Analyse zum Status der Kaskadennutzung in verschiedenen L\u00e4ndern.<\/li>\n<li>Noch einmal sei auf unseren Top-Download-Titel der letzten Wochen hingewiesen: &#8220;European Bioeconomy in Figures\u201c <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bio-based.eu\/top-downloads\" target=\"_blank\">www.bio-based.eu\/top-downloads.<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Zum Schluss m\u00f6chten wir Ihnen diesen Monat den Leiter unserer IT-Abteilung vorstellen, Daniel Steeg. Seien Sie gespannt, was nova im IT-Bereich zu bieten hat!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Ich freue mich, Sie Anfang April in K\u00f6ln begr\u00fc\u00dfen zu d\u00fcrfen!<\/p>\n<p>Mit besten Gr\u00fc\u00dfen<\/p>\n<p>Michael Carus<br \/>\nGesch\u00e4ftsf\u00fchrer der nova-Institut GmbH<\/p>\n<p>P.S.: Interesse an der direkten Nutzung von CO<sub>2<\/sub> \u2013 Carbon Capture and Utilization (CCU)? Hier die letzten Informationen zum Thema: &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/ccu\/\" target=\"_blank\">news.bio-based.eu\/ccu<\/a>&#8220;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/bio-based.eu\/conference\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-32410\" src=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/15-06-29-BWK-Banner-150x56.jpg\" alt=\"15-06-29-BWK-Banner-150x56\" width=\"150\" height=\"52\" \/><\/a>9<sup>th<\/sup> International Conference on Bio-based Materials<\/h3>\n<h4>5. \u2013 6. April 2016, Maternushaus, K\u00f6ln<\/h4>\n<p>Beim etablierten Branchentreff der bio-basierten Industrie, der neunten International Conference on Bio-Based Materials in K\u00f6ln, werden 200 Teilnehmer und 30 Aussteller aus der ganzen Welt erwartet. Das Konferenz-Journal steht jetzt zur Verf\u00fcgung.<\/p>\n<p>Mehr Informationen <a href=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/finales-programm-der-international-conference-on-bio-based-materials-5-und-6-april-2016-koeln\" target=\"_blank\">hier<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/bio-based.eu\/startup\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-32413\" src=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/15-09-30-BioBased_Banner_150x56.jpg\" alt=\"15-09-30-BioBased_Banner_150x56\" width=\"150\" height=\"52\" \/><\/a>Bio-based Start-up Day<\/h3>\n<h4>7. April 2016, Maternushaus, K\u00f6ln<\/h4>\n<p>Elf innovative Start-up-Unternehmen der bio- und CO<sub>2<\/sub>-basierten \u00d6konomie stellen sich der Industrie vor. Gleichzeitig geben Experten aus der Finanzwelt Einblick in ihre Arbeit mit jungen Unternehmen. Das Veranstaltungsprogramm steht nun fest.<\/p>\n<p>Mehr Informationen <a href=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/bio-based-start-up-day-praesentiert-junge-aufstrebende-unternehmen\" target=\"_blank\">hier<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-32422\" src=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/nova-Logo_Newsletter_150pi.jpg\" alt=\"nova-Logo_Newsletter_150pi\" width=\"150\" height=\"100\" \/>Die umfassendsten Trend-Reports zu bio-basierten Polymeren \u2013 mit Geld-zur\u00fcck-Garantie<\/h3>\n<h4>nova-Institut ist von der Qualit\u00e4t seines 500-seitigen Berichts \u00fcberzeugt und sieht kein Risiko bei diesem au\u00dfergew\u00f6hnlichen Angebot<\/h4>\n<p>Davon \u00fcberzeugt, die besten Markt- und Trendberichte zu bio-basierten Polymeren (und ihren Grundstoffen) zusammengestellt zu haben, die es auf dem Markt gibt, macht das nova-Institut seinen Kunden nun ein au\u00dfergew\u00f6hnliches Angebot: Es bietet die vollst\u00e4ndige Marktstudie \u201eBio-based Building Blocks and Polymers in the World \u2013 Capacities, Production and Applications: Status Quo and Trends Towards 2020\u201c f\u00fcr 3.000 \u20ac an \u2013 und erstattet den Preis (abzgl. 10 % Verwaltungsaufwand) zur\u00fcck, wenn die Erwartungen des Kunden nicht erf\u00fcllt werden. Es gen\u00fcgt eine kurze Begr\u00fcndung.<\/p>\n<p>Mehr Informationen <a href=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/die-umfassendsten-trend-reports-zu-bio-basierten-polymeren-mit-geld-zurueck-garantie\/\" target=\"_blank\">hier<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-32422\" src=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/nova-Logo_Newsletter_150pi.jpg\" alt=\"nova-Logo_Newsletter_150pi\" width=\"150\" height=\"100\" \/>Erste nova-Session \u201eTechnology of the future: Carbon Capture and Utilization (CCU)\u201c<\/h3>\n<h4>4. Mai 2016 am Flughafen K\u00f6ln\/Bonn<\/h4>\n<p>Interessierte Experten aus Industrie, Verb\u00e4nden, Politik und Zivilsektor sind nun dazu eingeladen, ihr Wissen auf den neuesten Stand zu bringen und die aktuellen Entwicklungen in der CO<sub>2<\/sub>-Nutzung eingehend zu diskutieren. nova-Sessions mischen die Standardkonzepte gew\u00f6hnlicher Workshops auf und bieten Raum f\u00fcr Expertengespr\u00e4che auf h\u00f6chstem Niveau.Programm und Anmeldung unter <a href=\"http:\/\/bio-based.eu\/nova-sessions\" target=\"_blank\">www.bio-based.eu\/nova-sessions<\/a> Die Teilnehmerzahl ist auf 20 Personen begrenzt.<\/p>\n<p>Mehr Informationen <a href=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/die-erste-nova-session-zum-thema-carbon-capture-and-utilization-ccu-eroeffnet-eine-aussergewoehnliche-veranstaltungsreihe\" target=\"_blank\">hier<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-32422\" src=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/nova-Logo_Newsletter_150pi.jpg\" alt=\"nova-Logo_Newsletter_150pi\" width=\"150\" height=\"100\" \/>Das nova-Institut sucht einen neuen Communications Manager (m\/w)<\/h3>\n<h4>Aufgabenschwerpunkte umfassen \u00d6ffentlichkeitsarbeit und Kommunikation in EU-Projekten sowie allgemeine Marketingt\u00e4tigkeiten f\u00fcr unsere Dienstleistungen im Bereich der bio-basierten \u00d6konomie<\/h4>\n<p>Wir suchen Teamplayer mit starkem Engagement, kreativen Ideen und einer strukturierten, ergebnisorientierten Arbeitsweise. Wir bieten ein anregendes Arbeitsumfeld in einem jungen internationalen Team mit Gelegenheit f\u00fcr Eigeninitiative. Arbeitsort ist H\u00fcrth bei K\u00f6ln.<\/p>\n<p>Mehr Informationen finden Sie <a href=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/das-nova-institut-sucht-einen-neuen-communications-manager-mw\" target=\"_blank\">hier<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  alignleft wp-image-33327\" src=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Bildschirmfoto-2016-03-08-um-13.36.26-300x279.png\" alt=\"Bildschirmfoto 2016-03-08 um 13.36.26\" width=\"150\" height=\"140\" srcset=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2016\/02\/Bildschirmfoto-2016-03-08-um-13.36.26-300x279.png 300w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2016\/02\/Bildschirmfoto-2016-03-08-um-13.36.26.png 505w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>Buchtipp: Ressourcen schonen \u2013 biologische Vielfalt erhalten<\/h3>\n<h4>Chancen und Risiken von Rohstoffsubstitutionen f\u00fcr die biologische Vielfalt<\/h4>\n<p>Sowohl \u00f6kologische als auch \u00f6konomische Gr\u00fcnde sprechen daf\u00fcr, den effizienten Umgang mit Ressourcen weiter zu verbessern und dabei den Schutz der Biodiversit\u00e4t einzubeziehen. Die Herausgeber Roland Keil, Karin Robinet und Arno Todt bieten mit diesem Band eine interdisziplin\u00e4re Perspektive zur Debatte um biologische Vielfalt und Ressourceneffizienz.<\/p>\n<p>Mehr Informationen <a href=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/buchtipp-ressourcen-schonen-biologische-vielfalt-erhalten\" target=\"_blank\">hier<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.avk-tv.de\/events.php?page=&amp;year=2016&amp;month=05\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-32421\" src=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/AVK-Fachtagung-11.png\" alt=\"AVK-Fachtagung-1\" width=\"150\" height=\"45\" \/><\/a>2. AVK-Fachtagung Naturfaserverst\u00e4rkte Kunststoffe<\/h3>\n<h4>10. Mai 2016, IVW Kaiserslautern<\/h4>\n<p>Naturfaserverst\u00e4rkter Kunststoff ist das besondere Material f\u00fcr die automobile Gro\u00dfserie &amp; dar\u00fcber hinaus. Die Werkstoffe sind etabliert und verf\u00fcgen dennoch \u00fcber ein hohes Zukunftspotential. Informieren Sie sich \u00fcber aktuelle Trends, Neuigkeiten und Materialentwicklungen. Lernen Sie dar\u00fcber hinaus Experten kennen und erweitern Sie ihr Netzwerk. FACHTAGUNG \u2013 NETZWERK \u2013 DISKUSSIONSPLATTFORM<\/p>\n<p>Mehr Informationen finden Sie <a href=\"http:\/\/www.avk-tv.de\/events.php?page=&amp;year=2016&amp;month=05\" target=\"_blank\">hier<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-32977\" src=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Banner-150-x-65-pixel.jpg\" alt=\"Banner 150 x 65 pixel\" width=\"150\" height=\"65\" \/>2<sup>nd<\/sup> International Composites Congress (ICC) \u2013 Aufruf zur Vortragseinreichung<\/h3>\n<h4>28. &#8211; 29. November 2016, Congress Center D\u00fcsseldorf<\/h4>\n<p>Die Wirtschaftsvereinigung Composites Germany bittet um Vortragseinreichungen zum 2nd International Composites Congress (ICC) der vom 28.-29. November 2016 im CCD Congress Center D\u00fcsseldorf stattfindet. Unter dem Leitsatz \u201eWie werden Composites zur Schl\u00fcsselindustrie\u201c k\u00f6nnen Innovationen auf dem Gebiet der faserverst\u00e4rkten Kunststoffe\/Composites bis zum 22. April 2016 eingereicht werden.<br \/>\nFormbl\u00e4tter zur Vortragseinreichung erhalten Sie als download auf der Composites Germany website (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.composites-germany.org\" target=\"_blank\">www.composites-germany.org<\/a>) unter News oder per e-mail: ursula.zarbock@avk-tv.de<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-33546\" src=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/l-ce-150x65.jpg\" alt=\"l-ce-150x65\" width=\"150\" height=\"65\" \/>Composites Europe<\/h3>\n<h4>29. November \u2013 1. 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