Our panel of global industry experts have returned their votes and we are now able to announce the names of the companies shortlisted for our Bio-Based World News Innovation Awards 2018.\u00a0They were very impressed by the quality, variety and innovation on show, and when the scores were added it was very close. So congratulations to those that have made our final three,\u00a0 in each category, the winners will be announced on Tuesday 20th March at World Bio Markets 2018 in Amsterdam. So who is in the running for our awards ?<\/p>\n
The categories.<\/p>\n
1) Bio-Based Product of the Year
\nA product currently available to purchase that is derived from plants and other renewable agricultural, marine, and forestry materials and provides an alternative to conventional petroleum derived products. For the purpose of the awards, bio-based products do not include food, animal feed or fuel. The key is how the product improves on one derived from petroleum, sustainability is not enough, our judges will be looking for developments in price, functionality and quality,<\/p>\n
Shortlist (in alphabetical order):<\/p>\n
Clean Plus, Inc (CPI) – Drip Trap Granules
\nStora Enso – Lignin repurposed for fossil-based materials
\nThe Chemours Company – Plant-based, water-repellent fabric\u2026Teflon reimagined<\/p>\n
2) Bio-Based Chemical Innovation of the Year<\/p>\n
An innovation involving a platform or intermediate chemicals derived from biomass feedstocks, used to produce other chemicals. It can be a breakthrough development, a new method of production, a smarter development or a new technique. The key is the innovation and the ability to display a benefit and progress for the industry long-term.<\/p>\n
Shortlist (in alphabetical order):<\/p>\n
Advonex – Hydrocarbon ingredients
\nBeta Process Bioenergy – Biomass processing, using complete sugar beets
\nVertoro – Crude lignin oil<\/p>\n
3) Best use of alternative feedstocks.
\nUsing alternative feedstocks is normally more than just changing the raw materials. It can require new supply and preparation infrastructure, fresh growing and harvesting techniques, new chemical processing technologies or access to new partnerships. For this category a feedstock is defined as any renewable, biological material that can be converted. The use will focus on research, development, demonstration and of course innovation and will likely feature robust partnerships.<\/p>\n
Shortlist (in alphabetical order):<\/p>\n
Argent – Energy Fatbergs to biodiesel
\nEnerkem – Non-recyclable waste converted into fuels and chemicals
\n\u0178nsect – Insect meal as an alternative feedstock<\/p>\n
4) Bio-based industry story of the year 2018
\nAs voted for by the Bio-Based World News Community.<\/p>\n
bio-bean\u2019s collaboration with Caff\u00e8 Nero could help power homes and cars in the future
\nBio-on\u2019s new \u20ac15m bioplastics plant in Italy to help the fight against microbeads.
\nClariant and Enviral ally to build a new full scale commercial cellulosic ethanol plant.<\/p>\n
Awards convener,\u00a0Luke Upton, Editor of Bio-Based World News\u00a0added; \u201cIt has once again been a pleasure to see the variety, energy and innovation displayed in our bio-based products and bio-based chemicals entries. We make a point of encouraging companies of all sizes to submit their products and chemicals, and we\u2019ve certainly see that this year. It’s also been fascinating to see the response to our newest category focused on alternative feedstocks. The voting was very close, with only a few points separating each entry. I’d like to thank all our entries and for our esteemed panel of judges for the time and energy. I\u2019m looking forward to announcing the winner later this month at World Bio Markets in Amsterdam.\u201d<\/p>\n
Our independent judging panel:<\/p>\n
Marcel van Berkel, CEO VanBerkel Consultancy.
\nBridgett Luther, Co-Founder, The Disruptive Factory, founder Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute.
\nDuncan MacLeod, Former CEO, Iogen.
\nMelanie Williams, Director, Melanie Williams Consulting.
\nJeff Passmore, Founder and CEO at Passmore Group Inca.
\nAdam Lusby,\u00a0Founder, CE Optimal.
\nLawrence Sullivan, Adjunct Professor, the Citadel.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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