30 November 201628 November 2016 Turning Sugar Waste into Light – And Job Opportunities Indian researchers pioneer an alternate use for sugarcane waste
29 November 201629 November 2016 3.5 billion reasons why sustainable toothbrushes could be big business "Toothbrushes get completely lost in the recycling process...”
CelluForce and Fibria Celulose Sign a Strategic Partnership Agreement Companies will jointly develop additional cellulose nanocrystal applications, a variety of industrial and manufacturing uses
Die Faire Computermaus – Version 2 Nager IT wartet mit weiteren großen Schritten auf dem Weg zu mehr Nachhaltigkeit und Fairness in der Produktion auf
Certification of bio-based content ‘Bio-based content certification scheme’ developed by Netherlands Standardization Institute will be launched at the 11th European Bioplastics Conference
Commission official: ‘Bioeconomy is a unique opportunity to address societal challenges’ EurActiv Slovakia talked to the Commission’s John Bell about the issue
Iowa State University scientists explore environmental advantages of horticultural bioplastics They found bioplastic containers have the potential to offer another major advantage that petroleum products can’t: the ability to self-fertilize plants
28 November 201626 November 2016 The upcoming revision of the EU Fertilisers Regulation and the benefits of biodegradable plastic mulch films Kristy-Barbara Lange, Deputy Managing Director from European Bioplastics answers some questions about the benefits of biodegradable mulch films
Using synthetic photosynthesis to combat climate change A synthetic biological metabolic pathway fixes CO2 more efficiently than plants
Österreich: Biobasierte Industrie ermöglicht Einblicke in Materialien der Zukunft Vorhandene Ressourcen bestmöglich einsetzen
BIO-ON makes a “Leap Forward” and launches production of special biopolymers at its new “Production” Division New industrial plan for 2017-2020 also presented
Mit Zucker gegen Rost: Bis zu 80 Prozent weniger Biokorrosion Forschungsverbund entdeckt Zuckermoleküle als ökologische Alternative zum Korrosionsschutz
Yes, we move. The Italian bioeconomy strategy is on line The strategy aims to provide a shared vision of the economic, social and environmental opportunities and challenges
25 November 201624 November 2016 The End Of Biotechnology As We Know It Big challenges are waiting for science und industry according to the European Summit of Industrial Biotechnology 2016 in Graz/Austria
South Korea: Scientists find way to turn waste gas into biofuel Chemical engineer Jae Sung Lee said the research will offer a "new opportunity for recycling CO2 into valuable fuels and chemicals."
The great untapped potential of herbal medicines Expert Professor Dr. Michael Wink in an interview with Dr. Ariane Pott from BIOPRO Baden-Württemberg
Pflanzliche Arzneimittel – viel ungenutztes Potenzial Experte Professor Dr. Michael Wink in einem Interview mit Dr. Ariane Pott für die BIOPRO Baden-Württemberg
SynBio is gearing up Synthetic Biology's large field of applications became apparent at the EFIB-conference in Glasgow, last October
Investing in the “Bioeconomy” Could Create Jobs And Reduce Carbon Emissions Researchers’ estimates show that achieving a Billion Ton Bioeconomy could displace 9.5% of fossil energy consumption annually
24 November 201622 November 2016 Showa Denko to Terminate Production and Sale of Biodegradable Plastic Production of BionolleTM to be abandoned by the end of December 2016, sales one year later
Ontario Innovative Sugarbeet Processors Cooperative announces project to define 0pportunity for commercial production of sugar for bioproducts feedstock Techno-economic modelling feasibility study identified suitable high value-added products and business scenarios for a beet-based sugar value chain
Evonik ramps up production capacity for biomaterials Part of a global expansion plan aimed at solidifying Evonik’s leadership in the bioresorbable polymer market
Evonik baut Produktionskapazitäten für Biomaterialien aus Globaler Expansionsplan soll Führungsposition von Evonik im Markt für bioresorbierbare Polymere festigen
Gevo provides update of operations at Luverne facility Company expects isobutanol production to reach approximately 500,000 gallons for the full year
From COP22 in Marrakech: 20 countries form BioFutures Platform Aim is to accelerate development and scale up deployment of a modern sustainable bioeconomy
Starch from yeast Researchers at ETH Zurich have produced starch in yeast - the first time this has been achieved in a non-plant organism
Stärke aus Hefe Forschende der ETH Zürich haben mit der Hefe erstmals einen nichtpflanzlichen Organismus dazu gebracht, Stärke zu produzieren
23 November 201621 November 2016 Find the bio-based product for your procurement needs Open-Bio project launches database showcasing bio-based products for public procurement – Bio-based product suppliers are invited to join the database
Mit künstlicher Fotosynthese gegen den Klimawandel Ein synthetischer biologischer Stoffwechselweg bindet CO2 effizienter, als Pflanzen das schaffen
Finally Italy has its own bioeconomy strategy New strategy will be published on the web site for an open public consultation
Reverdia looks to China for collaboration Company signed strategic partnerships with Hangzhou Xinfu and Dezhou Xinhuarun
Five bio-based companies to watch List of the top five companies to keep your eyes on, that have the potential for capturing the right markets
Continental bringt Löwenzahnkautschuk ins Nutzfahrzeug Continental präsentiert Lkw-Reifen sowie Lager für Motor und Gelenkwelle aus Löwenzahnkautschuk
22 November 201624 November 2016 adidas Unveils World’s First Performance Shoe Made From Biosteel® Fiber The adidas Futurecraft Biofabric features include being 100% biodegradable through a fully natural process
adidas präsentiert weltweit ersten Performance-Schuh aus Biosteel®-Fasern Eines der wichtigsten Merkmale des adidas Futurecraft Biofabric ist die zu 100% biologische Abbaubarkeit in einem vollständig natürlichen Prozess
From Siberia: Antiseptische Birkenrinde Produktserie "From Siberia" setzt sich mit den natürlichen Eigenschaften der Birkenrinde auseinander und präsentiert das Ergebnis intensiver Materialrecherche
Global Bioenergies completes construction of German demo-scale plant Demo plant will allow the conversion of various natural resources into high-purity isobutene
EcoHelmet gewinnt den James Dyson Award 2016 Faltbarer, recycelbarer Fahrradhelm soll für für $5 pro Stück von Fahrradverleihstationen weltweit genutzt werden
Paper bike helmet bags James Dyson prize Foldable paper helmet aims to reduce risk of cyclists getting head injuries for just $5
Canada’s ‘chemical valley’ city looks to lure green investment BioAmber is now weighing whether to build a second facility in Sarnia that is six times bigger than its first, or set up shop in Louisiana
21 November 20169 September 2021 Petition for rCCU integration in the RED presented to European Commission today More than 86 renowned companies and leading universities have already signed
Reverdia and Xinfu Sign Agreement for Biosuccinium® Supply and Collaboration Collaboration aiming to adopt Biosuccinium® in bio-based polymers for the packaging industry
Malaysias Gummiindustrie kommt wieder in Gang Deutschland profitiert als drittgrößtes Lieferland überproportional und verzeichnet in 2016 bereits höhere Zuwächse als die Gesamteinfuhr
Total and Corbion form a Joint Venture in bioplastics Partners plan to build a world-class PLA polymerization plant with a capacity of 75,000 tons per year in Thailand
Corbion, Total in PLA JV JV will be based in the Netherlands and will launch operations in the 1st quarter of 2017, subject to regulatory approvals
Ceresana: Neue “Marktstudie Biokunststoffe” Mit "grünen" Kunststoffen wurde im Jahr 2015 ein Umsatz von mehr als 2,6 Milliarden US-Dollar erwirtschaftet
Nitin Gadkari says it’s tough to restructure the loans of the sugar industry The sugar industry is upset with the various regulations like indirect cap on retail price of sugar
18 November 201616 November 2016 First Random Laser Made of Paper-based Ceramics New biotemplating process makes it possible to create lasers out of cellulose paper
Erster Zufallslaser aus papierbasierten Keramiken Neues Bio-Templatierungsverfahren ermöglicht Laser aus Zellstoffpapier
A step toward biodegradable plastics MIT chemists discover structure of bacterial enzyme that generates useful polymers