19 September 201615 September 2016 France bans disposable plastic tableware Plastic disposable items such as goblets, coffee cups, plates and cutlery have to be at least 50 percent organic
The problem with vanilla After vowing to go natural, food brands face a shortage of the favored flavor
How toymakers are taking the lead on bio-based plastics Green Dot’s Terratek wood-plastic composites combine wood and recycled plastic in a small pellet form for injection molding
Green Biologics and Acme Hardesty Launch Bio-Based Esters for Personal Care Markets Full Range of 100 percent Bio-based Esters Introduced at In-Cosmetics Show in NYC
Biobasierte Materialien: Chancen und Herausforderungen für die Ressourceneffizienz Schwerpunkt bilden Biokunststoffe, Bioverbundwerkstoffe und Bioschmierstoffe
16 September 201615 September 2016 New brand for Wageningen UR Presenting itself as a single organisation, Wageningen University & Research aims to clarify what it represents
Biomethan aus tierischen Fetten und Ölen Rückausnahme für den Einsatz von tierischen Fetten und Ölen in Biogasanlagen erlassen
Mater-Bi caters to the needs of Milan’s schoolchildren Replacing traditional plastic by Mater-Bi in the catering and hospitality sector can greatly simplify waste management processes
Venture Capital: Evonik investiert in irisches Medizintechnikunternehmen Vivasure Medical Neue Anwendung des bioabsorbierbaren Polymers RESOMER® von Evonik
Venture Capital: Evonik invests in Irish medical device company Vivasure Medical New application of bioabsorbable Polymer RESOMER® from Evonik
Edible food packaging made from milk proteins Edible food packaging based on the milk protein casein will be on store shelves within three years, according to USDA researchers
15 September 201614 September 2016 Tesoro to Acquire Virent in Support of Commercializing Renewable Fuels and Chemicals Virent to become wholly owned subsidiary of Tesoro and remain in Madison, Wisconsin
From Leaf to Tree: Large-Scale Artificial Photosynthesis Researchers create the first practical design for photoelectrochemical water splitting
Vom Blatt zum Baum: Künstliche Photosynthese im großen Maßstab Forscher entwerfen erstmals praktisch anwendbares Design für photoelektrochemische Wasserspaltung
Biome offers update of bioplastics division in half year results Company has been developing a suite of biodegradable materials to provide coffee pod producers in the U.S.
Functionalized bio-based plastic films without foodstuffs competition In the ECLIPSE project, Fraunhofer UMSICHT – within an international consortium – has developed a novel packaging concept
New pilot-scale facility opens to create high-value products from municipal waste Wilson Bio-Chemical have opened their Micro Autoclave Fibre Production Plant for turning municipal solid waste into biomass fibre that can be converted into a range of useful products
14 September 201613 September 2016 The Companies of the Biobased Economy: The Multi-Slide Guide Substantial, ongoing growth in the renewable chemical industry and outlining federal and state policies that support the industry
Indian scientist develops GM cotton after success with mustard Delhi researchers GM variety is similar to Monsanto's Bt cotton but more resistant to pests
Arkema increases its specialty polyamides global capacities Company continues to expand its specialty polyamides production capacities in China and the United States
New genus of bacteria found living inside hydraulic fracturing wells “Frackibacter” one of dozens of microbes forming sustainable ecosystems there, study finds
Fracking lässt eigentümliche Bakterien heranwachsen Einzigartige Lebensgemeinschaften entstehen unter den merkwürdigsten Bedingungen - zum Beispiel unter dem chemischen Dauerbeschuss in Fracking-Bohrlöchern tief unter der Erde
Biotechnology and the Mine of Tomorrow Biotechnology could provide many innovative alternatives for changing the way metals are obtained
13 September 201612 September 2016 Neste and Ikea of Sweden announce partnership to deliver renewable, bio-based plastic Companies invite others to join the initiative, target is to produce the first proof-of-concept during 2017
22nd Century Announces Expansion of Cannabis Research Program Intellectual property portfolio puts 22nd Century at the forefront of cannabis biotechnology
BYK: Frische-Look mit innovativem PLA Additiv Einzigartiges Additiv speziell für den Einsatz in PLA-basierten Lebensmittelverpackungen
BYK: Fresh Look with an innovative PLA Additive Unique barrier additive has been specially developed for use in PLA-based food packaging
»Sweedhart«: Unkraut nicht bekämpfen, sondern als Biomasse nutzen Unkrautbefall der Felder kann auch ohne Herbizide gehemmt werden
12 September 20169 September 2016 Have biomaterials reached a tipping point? Bioplastics make less than 1 percent of the 181 million metric tons of synthetic plastics produced worldwide each year, according to Duke University
Odile Fillod: Let’s talk about sex Let's tell it how it is, and how it could be/ How it was, and of course, how it should be - Salt 'N' Pepa, 1991
Frankreich: Odile Fillod: 3D-Klitoris aus PLA soll Jugendliche aufklären Ein anatomisch korrektes Modell einer weiblichen Klitoris aus Biokunststoff wird künftig in französischen Schulen zu Aufklärungszwecken verwendet
Biokunststoff: Forscher eröffnen neue Einsatzgebiete Fraunhofer UMSICHT forscht an einem definiert abbaubaren Geotextil und einem biobasierten elastischen Fußbodenbelag
Synprodo: „Bio-Based Innovation Award“ für „BioFoam“-Eisverpackungen Biobasierter Hartschaum für Kühlboxen und Paletten
Vine weevil – biochemicals could be the answer says Bionema The key to the success of these natural biopesticides is in attention to detail
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
Patent granted for novel technology for production 100% recyclable, 100% biodegradable plastic Patented technology by Aquapak Polymers Ltd allows the company’s PVOH polymer to be easily recovered from materials sorting facilities
Positive Gesamtbewertung: „Fortschrittsbericht Nationale Politikstrategie Bioökonomie“ Interministerielle Arbeitsgruppe (IMAG) unter Federführung des Bundeslandwirtschaftsministeriums (BMEL) hat Umsetzungsstand beurteilt
Biomass-Based Diesel Mandates and Trade Trends around the World EU member states engage in a very low amount of international trade in biofuels currently
Polyol made from canola oil leading to new greener products Spray foam, wall and roofing panels among newly created environmentally-friendly products being commercialized thanks to new conversion process
8 September 20166 September 2016 Sustainable carriers made of corrugated board are set to replace plastic bags in the future “WellBag” is also available in a range of versions and sizes, from a mini shopper for accessories to an XL design for fashion and clothing shops
Nachhaltige Tragetasche aus Wellpappe ersetzt künftig Plastiktüten „WellBag“ gibt es in verschiedenen Varianten und Größen, vom Mini-Shopper für Accessoires bis hin zur XL-Version für Mode- und Bekleidungsgeschäfte
Value creation from biomass through bio-chemicals Dr Thomas Farmer, researcher at the University of York, explanes that bio-chemicals need to be derived more through reduction than oxidation
View from the USA: Getting the bio-based industry ready for BRDI grants BRDI grants are the funding mechanism of a US government cross-agency initiative to help develop economically and environmentally sustainable sources of renewable biomass
Henkel, BASF und Solidaridad unterstützen rund 5.500 Kleinbauern in Indonesien 5-Jahres-Projekt soll dazu beitragen, die Lebensbedingungen unabhängiger Kleinbauern auf West-Kalimantan zu verbessern
Henkel, BASF and Solidaridad support around 5,500 smallholders in Indonesia Project certainly contributes to improve the livelihoods of independent oil palm farmers in the province of West Kalimantan
Global Bioenergies: IBN-One awards front-end engineering design to Technip and IPSB for the first plant converting renewable resources into isobutene IBN-One, a subsidiary of Global Bioenergies and Cristal Union, today announced it has awarded the first engineering contract for its bio-isobutene plant to Technip and IPSB
7 September 20165 September 2016 Demonstration project started for the conversion of woody biomass to chemicals By a consortium of 14 European companies using EU funding under the Horizon 2020 program
Algae as vessels for (photo)synthetic biology Algae-powered photosynthetic houses or algae-made commercial products might not be very far from reality
MIT News: Hacking microbes Startup’s engineered yeast helps clients produce fragrances and flavors more efficiently
Seventh Generation embraces bioplastics Company taking another step toward its vision of having all of its packaging made from recycled or bio-based materials by 2020