{"id":34617,"date":"2016-05-02T07:41:02","date_gmt":"2016-05-02T05:41:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/?p=34617"},"modified":"2016-04-27T10:40:49","modified_gmt":"2016-04-27T08:40:49","slug":"nova-newsletter-may-2016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/nova-newsletter-may-2016\/","title":{"rendered":"nova Newsletter May 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>nova-Institute\u2019s latest news at a glance \u2013 all details in the newsletter below:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Did you always wonder what direct use of CO<sub>2<\/sub> \u2013 Carbon Capture &amp; Utilization (CCU) is all about? On 4 May, we will hold a nova Session on CCU at the Conference Centre of the airport Cologne-Bonn. A few places are still available.<\/li>\n<li>The EIHA conference in Wesseling near Cologne, on 1-2 June will be the meeting point of the global hemp industry. 250 participants from 40 countries will once again talk fibres, food and pharmaceuticals.<\/li>\n<li>nova\u2019s new market study carried out in cooperation with narocon (Berlin, Germany) provides the first comprehensive data on the use of biodegradable and compostable polymers in Europe. The study is now available.<\/li>\n<li>Two new market reports follow up on the growing hemp food and pharmaceutical markets. The studies were carried out by nova-Institute and HempConsult (D\u00fcsseldorf, Germany) and are now available.<\/li>\n<li>Good news for all parties interested in our big market study \u201cBio-based Building Blocks and Polymers in the World \u2013 Capacities, Production and Applications: Status Quo and Trends towards 2020\u201d. It is now possible to buy single excerpts and also to get a money-back guarantee for the complete study.<\/li>\n<li>Further good news: Get a free-of-charge two-page company profile in our successful \u201cInternational Business Directory for Bio-based Materials (iBIB)\u201d!<\/li>\n<li>We are looking back on two successful events in April: the \u201c9<sup>th<\/sup> International Conference on Bio-based Materials\u201d and \u201cBio-based Start-up Day\u201d with about 250 participants overall. Proceedings are now available \u2013 some even for free for non-participants.<\/li>\n<li>Last but not least, we would like to introduce our Head of Communications, Dominik Vogt. Many of you know him already, now you can learn more about him and his team.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Best regards<br \/>\nMichael Carus<br \/>\nManaging Director nova-Institut GmbH<\/p>\n<p>PS: Crowdfunding is everywhere and we, too, will offer our customers crowdfunding activities in the future. Dr. med Franjo Grotenhermen, expert for natural medicine and co-owner of nova-Institute now started a global crowdfunding campaign for cannabis as medicine: \u201cSay Yes to Cannabis as Medicine\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=\"#german\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-34531\" src=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/say-yes-oval.png\" alt=\"say-yes-oval\" width=\"150\" height=\"106\" \/><\/a>On a personal note: nova supports crowdfunding for patient rights and information on medical cannabis<\/h3>\n<p>Dr. med. Franjo Grotenhermen is one of the founders of nova-Institute, nova\u2019s expert for pharmacology and therapeutic uses of medical plants as well as a practicing physician working with chronically ill patients. In his spare time, he is advocating the right of access to cannabis-based medicine for patients in need, working with the charity \u201c<a href=\"http:\/\/www.medical-cannabis-declaration.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Cannabis Declaration (MCD)<\/a>\u201d.<br \/>\nRight now MCD is running a crowdfunding campaign to kick-start a multi-lingual information campaign to create a network for medical professionals and patients alike and make scientific information available for everyone. If you want to get an idea of what access to cannabis as medicine means to patients and medical professionals, take a look at the videos.<br \/>\nnova-Institute supports this cause and hopes you do, too. Donate at Indiegogo <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiegogo.com\/projects\/say-yes-to-cannabis-as-medicine--5#\" target=\"_blank\">www.indiegogo.com\/projects\/say-yes-to-cannabis-as-medicine&#8211;5#<\/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) ++ programme online<\/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-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\" \/>New market study \u201cConsumption of biodegradable and compostable plastic products in Europe\u201d<\/h3>\n<h4>More than 300 slides on markets, companies and legislation<\/h4>\n<p>nova-Institute publishes the first comprehensive market study on the consumption of biodegradable and compostable plastic products in Europe. The commercial study has more than 200 PowerPoint<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> slides of well-structured market and company data, case studies and a feature on biodegradation and composting. It also contains about 100 slides of additional EU policy and legislation review and analysis.<\/p>\n<p>More information <a href=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/compostable-plastic-bags-carry-goods-and-hopes-for-the-future\" 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\" \/>New studies on Hemp: Hemp food and Cannabidiol (CBD)<\/h3>\n<h4>Both studies in cooperation with HempConsult<\/h4>\n<p>nova-Institute (Germany) in cooperation with HempConsult (Germany) investigated the growing markets for Hemp Food Products along with, in a second market study, the non-psychotropic Cannabinoid CBD, increasingly demanded as food supplement and pharmaceutical. The growth is mainly driven by the increasing demand from the hemp food, nutritional supplement industries and the pharmaceutical sectors.<br \/>\nMore information <a href=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/growing-markets-for-hemp-food-and-pharmaceuticals-potential-billion-e-markets-in-europe\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><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\" \/>Proceedings of International Conference on Bio-based Materials available<\/h3>\n<h4>&#8220;Bio-based Material of the Year 2016&#8221; announced<\/h4>\n<p>Coffee waste filled bio-based resins, a new biosurfactant and bio-based dispersions for textile coatings are winners of the innovation award \u201cBio-based Material of the Year 2016\u201d. The winners were elected by the participants of the 9<sup>th<\/sup> International Conference on Bio-based Materials in Cologne, Germany. Proceedings are now available at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bio-based.eu\/proceedings\" target=\"_blank\">www.bio-based.eu\/proceedings<\/a><\/p>\n<p>More information <a href=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/winners-of-bio-based-material-award-2016\/\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/bio-based.eu\/iBIB\/booknow\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-34266\" src=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/16-03-01-iBIB-banner-163x56.png\" alt=\"16-03-01-iBIB-banner-163x56\" width=\"163\" height=\"56\" \/><\/a>iBIB \u2013 the leading bio-based and CO<sub>2<\/sub>-based business directory with news concept<\/h3>\n<h4>Introduce your company in detail<\/h4>\n<p>The iBIB gives a comprehensive picture of the Bio-based Economy and presents major companies, associations, agencies, engineering and research institutes as well as certification bodies. Get your free Standard Profile or book a Premium Profile and upload as many pages as you want.<\/p>\n<p>More information <a href=\"http:\/\/bio-based.eu\/iBIB\/booknow\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-34538\" src=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Vogt-Dominik_Newsletter.jpg\" alt=\"Vogt, Dominik_Newsletter\" width=\"150\" height=\"130\" \/>nova experts introduced: Dominik Vogt<\/h3>\n<h4>Head of Department Communications<\/h4>\n<p>Dipl.-Geogr. Dominik Vogt works in the area of project and conference management at nova since 2005, in 2013 he became head of the Department Conferences and Dissemination. He is charge of staff planning, public relations, web content, speaker support and realization of conferences in general. Another focus of his work are dissemination activities within international EU projects.<\/p>\n<p>More information <a href=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/nova-experts-introduced-dominik-vogt\" 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><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-34545\" src=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/16-04-25-NL-Banner-Multihemp-150x33.png\" alt=\"16-04-25 NL-Banner Multihemp\" width=\"150\" height=\"33\" \/>MultiHemp Stakeholder Workshop<\/h3>\n<h4>31 May 2016, 15:00 to 18:00, Hotel am Rhein, Wesseling, Germany<\/h4>\n<p>The MultiHemp project uses cutting-edge genomic approaches to achieve rapid targeted improvements in hemp productivity and raw material quality for end-user requirements, whilst also advancing scientific understanding of gene-to-trait relationships in this crop. This work is combined with innovations in agronomy, harvesting and processing methods to generate sustainable products from improved varieties. Since the MultiHemp project has only one more year to go, we would like to present the results achieved so far and discuss with external experts hot topics around the project.<br \/>\nFor registrations, please write an e-mail to: <a href=\"mailto:stephan.piotrowski@nova-institut.de\" target=\"_blank\">stephan.piotrowski@nova-institut.de<\/a><\/p>\n<p>More information <a href=\"http:\/\/www.multihemp.eu\/\" 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 +++ More than 100 participants already registered +++ 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><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><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-34406\" src=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/16-03-19_NL_logo-SCOT-event.png\" alt=\"16-03-19_NL_logo SCOT-event\" width=\"150\" height=\"100\" \/>SCOT Final Conference: Registration now open!<\/h3>\n<p>29 June 2016, Brussels<\/p>\n<p>The conference will be a major milestone of the SCOT project. The SCOT team will first present its Vision together with state of the art CO<sub>2<\/sub> utilisation in Europe and around the world. This will be followed by presentations of the Strategic European Research and Innovation Agenda and Joint Action Plan. Dedicated panel discussions around the most important topics to get CCU off the ground will be held with EU experts in the CO<sub>2<\/sub> Utilisation field. Tickets to the conference cost EUR 80 and can be purchased <a href=\"https:\/\/evenium.net\/ng\/person\/event\/website.jsf?eventId=scot-final-conference&amp;page=tickets&amp;loc=en_US&amp;cid=1442727\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>. Students have the opportunity of getting a free ticket on a first-come-first-serve basis. For more information, please contact info@scotproject.org.<\/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-thumbnail wp-image-34541\" src=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/16-04-25_NL-Logo-Epnoe-600-150x96.png\" alt=\"16-04-25_NL-Logo-Epnoe-600\" width=\"150\" height=\"96\" \/>EPNOE Brokerage event 2016 &#8220;Meeting between EPNOE members and companies not members of EPNOE&#8221;<\/h3>\n<h4>11-12 July 2016, Paris (France)<\/h4>\n<p>EPNOE, the European Polysaccharide Network of Excellence, will organise an event aimed at offering the opportunity of companies not members of EPNOE to meet EPNOE members (major research organisations in polysaccharide and polysaccharide-based product research and innovation in Europe). During these two days of meeting, face-to-face pre-arranged meetings will be organised to meet EPNOE members for confidential discussion. Registration is free, but compulsory (deadline June 25, 2016).<br \/>\nTo get more information on EPNOE and on this next event, you can visit the EPNOE <a href=\"http:\/\/www.epnoe.eu\" target=\"_blank\">website<\/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-34528\" src=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/16-04-25-NL-Banner-EFIB-150-x-65.jpg\" alt=\"16-04-25 NL-Banner EFIB- 150 x 65\" width=\"150\" height=\"60\" \/>9<sup>th<\/sup> annual EFIB 2016 \u2013 discount for nova Newsletter subscribers<\/h3>\n<h4>18-19 October 2016, Glasgow, Scotland<\/h4>\n<p>EFIB 2016 is a truly insightful and topical 3 day forum, attracting over 650 leading biobased professionals to discuss, learn and connect over issues surrounding biobased value chains. Save 15%, just quote discount code EFIB16NI when registering online.<\/p>\n<p>More information <a href=\"http:\/\/www.efibforum.com\/about?utm_source=Nova%20Inst&amp;utm_medium=News%20Mention&amp;utm_campaign=Nova%20Inst%20News%20Mention\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/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 2016, D\u00fcsseldorf, Germany<\/h4>\n<p>This year COMPOSITES EUROPE will be joining forces again with nova-Institut GmbH to arrange a joint stand devoted to \u201cbio-based composites\u201d. What are \u201cbio-based composites\u201d?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>All composite solutions with a reinforcement by natural, wood or cellulose fibres<\/li>\n<li>Bio-based thermoplastics and thermosets as matrix for glass and carbon fibres<\/li>\n<li>Fully bio-based composites with wood and natural fibres<\/li>\n<li>Bio-based plastics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Play a pioneering role as \u201cbio-based composites\u201d are being singled out and presented separately. The joint stand is located in hall 8a. 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 Mai 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>Wollten Sie immer schon wissen, was es mit der direkten Nutzung von CO<sub>2<\/sub> \u2013 Carbon Capture &amp; Utilization (CCU) auf sich hat? Am 4. Mai veranstalten wir eine nova-Session zu CCU im Conference Center des Flughafens K\u00f6ln-Bonn. Wenige Pl\u00e4tze sind noch frei.<\/li>\n<li>Am 1. und 2. Juni ist Wesseling bei K\u00f6ln der Treffpunkt der weltweiten Hanfindustrie. Dann geht es mit 250 Besuchern aus 40 L\u00e4ndern wieder um Fasern, Lebensmittel und Pharmazeutika.<\/li>\n<li>novas neue Marktstudie, die in Kooperation mit narocon (Berlin) durchgef\u00fchrt wurde, betrachtet erstmalig den Verbrauch an biologisch abbaubaren und kompostierbaren Kunststoffe in Europa. Die Studie ist ab sofort verf\u00fcgbar.<\/li>\n<li>Zwei neue Marktreports besch\u00e4ftigen sich mit den wachsenden M\u00e4rkten von Hanflebensmitteln und -Pharmazeutika. Die Studien wurden vom nova-Institut in Zusammenarbeit mit HempConsult (D\u00fcsseldorf) erstellt und sind ab sofort verf\u00fcgbar.<\/li>\n<li>Gute Neuigkeiten f\u00fcr Interessenten 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\u00fcckgegeben werden.<\/li>\n<li>Und noch eine gute Nachricht: Zweiseitige Firmeneintr\u00e4ge in unserem erfolgreichen \u201eInternational Business Directory for Bio-based Materials (iBIB)\u201c sind ab sofort kostenfrei!<\/li>\n<li>Wir blicken zur\u00fcck auf zwei erfolgreiche Veranstaltungen im April in K\u00f6ln: \u201e9<sup>th<\/sup> International Conference on Bio-based Materials\u201c und den \u201eBio-based Start-up Day\u201c, die zusammen von rund 250 Experten besucht wurden. Die Pr\u00e4sentationen sind ab sofort verf\u00fcgbar \u2013 einige sogar auch f\u00fcr Nicht-Teilnehmer kostenfrei.<\/li>\n<li>Zum Schluss m\u00f6chten wir Ihnen diesen Monat den Leiter unserer Kommunikations-Abteilung vorstellen, Dominik Vogt. Viele von Ihnen kennen Ihn, jetzt erfahren Sie mehr \u00fcber ihn und sein Team.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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.: Crowdfunding ist in aller Munde und auch wir werden in Zukunft unseren Kunden Crowdfunding anbieten. Dr. med. Franjo Grotenhermen, Experte f\u00fcr Naturmedizin und Mitgesellschafter des nova-Instituts, hat soeben eine weltweite Crowdfunding-Kampagne zum Thema Cannabis als Medizin gestartet: \u201cSay Yes to Cannabis as Medicine\u201d. Schauen Sie mal rein <a href=\"http:\/\/www.indiegogo.com\/projects\/say-yes-to-cannabis-as-medicine--5#\" target=\"_blank\">www.indiegogo.com\/projects\/say-yes-to-cannabis-as-medicine&#8211;5#<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/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 ++ Programm online<\/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\" \/>Neue Marktstudie \u201eConsumption of biodegradable and compostable plastic products in Europe\u201d<\/h3>\n<h4>\u00fcber 300 Folien zu M\u00e4rkten, Herstellern und politischen Rahmenbedingungen<\/h4>\n<p>Das nova-Institut ver\u00f6ffentlicht die erste umfassende Marktstudie zum Verbrauch von biologisch abbaubaren und kompostierbaren Kunststoffprodukten in Europa. Die englischsprachige Studie enth\u00e4lt mehr als 200 PowerPoint<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Folien zu Markt- und Unternehmensdaten, aussichtsreichen Anwendungen und ein Feature \u00fcber Bioabbaubarkeit und Kompostierung in Europa. Auf weiteren 100 Folien werden die politischen und gesetzlichen Rahmenbedingungen in Europa und den erfassten Mitgliedstaaten dargestellt und erl\u00e4utert.<\/p>\n<p>Mehr Informationen <a href=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/kompostierbare-plastiktueten-schaffen-maerkte-und-perspektiven\" 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\" \/>Neue Marktstudien zu Hanf als Lebensmittel und Pharmazeutikum<\/h3>\n<h4>Steigende Nachfrage Lebensmitteln, Nahrungserg\u00e4nzungsmitteln und der Pharmaindustrie<\/h4>\n<p>Das nova-Institut (H\u00fcrth) und HempConsult (D\u00fcsseldorf) haben die wachsenden M\u00e4rkte f\u00fcr Hanflebensmittel und, in einer zweiten Studie, die M\u00e4rkte f\u00fcr das nicht-psychotrope Cannabinoid CBD, das zunehmend als Nahrungserg\u00e4nzungsmittel und Medikament nachgefragt wird, untersucht.<\/p>\n<p>Mehr Informationen <a href=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wachsende-maerkte-fuer-hanflebensmittel-und-pharmazeutika-milliarden-umsaetze-in-europa-moeglich\/\" target=\"_blank\">hier<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-32410\" src=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/15-06-29-BWK-Banner-150x56-150x52.jpg\" alt=\"15-06-29-BWK-Banner-150x56\" width=\"150\" height=\"52\" \/>Innovationspreis &#8220;Bio-based Material of the Year 2016&#8221; vergeben<\/h3>\n<h4>5. &#8211; 6. April 2016, Maternushaus, K\u00f6ln<\/h4>\n<p>Die Sieger wurden von den Teilnehmern der neunten \u201eInternational Conference on Bio-based Materials\u201c, 5. und 6. April 2016 in K\u00f6ln, gew\u00e4hlt. Die Vortr\u00e4ge der Veranstaltung sind jetzt erh\u00e4ltlich unter <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bio-based.eu\/proceedings\" target=\"_blank\">www.bio-based.eu\/proceedings<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Mehr Informationen finden Sie <a href=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/der-preis-bio-based-material-of-the-year-2016-ist-vergeben\/\" 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><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-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. Dezember, D\u00fcsseldorf<\/h4>\n<p>Wie effektiv Nachhaltigkeit sein kann, wenn es um Leichtbaukonzepte, Materialien und die modernsten Produktions- und Automatisierungsl\u00f6sungen geht, zeigen die Aussteller auf dem Gemeinschaftsstand f\u00fcr \u201ebio-based composites\u201c, der zum dritten Mal in Kooperation mit dem nova-Institut auf der COMPOSITES EUROPE entsteht.<\/p>\n<p>Mehr Informationen <a href=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/neues-format-mit-fokus-auf-anwendungsindustrien-von-verbundwerkstoffen\" target=\"_blank\">hier<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dear Readers, nova-Institute\u2019s latest news at a glance \u2013 all details in the newsletter below: Did you always wonder what direct use of CO2 \u2013 Carbon Capture &amp; Utilization (CCU) is all about? On 4 May, we will hold a nova Session on CCU at the Conference Centre of the airport Cologne-Bonn. 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