15 January 201614 January 2016 Kunststoff-Cluster: Rezyklateinsatz für WPC und Rezyklieren von WPC Deutliche Kostenvorteile ohne Qualitätsverlust möglich
Ceresana: Neue Studie zum Markt für Beutel, Säcke und Tüten Kunststoffe, die aus nachwachsenden Rohstoffen hergestellt werden und/oder biologisch abbaubar sind, haben in den letzten Jahren deutlich an Bedeutung gewonnen
14 January 201613 January 2016 BRAIN AG announces Intention to Float Biotechnology big player expecting to accelerate the commercialisation of its own product pipeline
Brain AG plant Börsengang Biotechnologie-Konzern erhofft sich schnellere Umsetzung der eigenen Produkt-Pipeline
Biodegradable chemicals, renewable, abundant, low cost: The Digest’s 2015 8-Slide Guide to Rivertop Renewables Rivertop has developed a way to make glucaric acid, glucarates and other biodegradable chemicals
ITA’s Cellulose Aerogels Go Into Space Innovative properties of cellulose-based insulation to be proved out in space
ITA goes Space mit Cellulose-Aerogelen Neuartige Cellulose-Isolation soll ihre Funktionstüchtigkeit im Weltall erproben
Strong consortium for development of advanced wood-based 3D structures Working across industry boundaries will generate interdisciplinary knowledge and interaction
Can Bio-Based Chemicals Improve Products’ Performance and Sustainability? Biopolymers market is projected to register the high CAGR of 12.53 percent, due to the increasing demand for eco-friendly products
Aus Malaysias Palmölabfall wird Bio-Kunststoff Abfallverwertungsprojekt zur Herstellung von biologischem Kunststoff geplant
FGV to explore biodegradable plastics production from palm oil biomass waste with Newlight Technologies and Innogas Sustainable biomass project is aimed at diversifying and further developing the company’s new revenue streams
FAO publishes global pellet statistics for 2014 Wood pellet production grew by approximately 17 percent in 2014, reaching 26 million metric tons
13 January 201612 January 2016 Experts from nova introduced: Roland Essel Deputy Managing Director, Head of Sustainability Department
BP and Dupont to mothball UK biobutanol R&D facility by mid-2016 No impact on BP's focus on biobutanol, Butamax or its ethanol investments in Brazil
DuPont Turns to Science for Answers Jan Koninckx, Global Business Director for Biofuels, DuPont looks back on 2015
Global Bioenergies widens cooperation with Audi Initial collaboration also encompasses the delivery of larger batches that will allow Audi to run comprehensive engine testing
Discovery advances biowaste-to-jet fuel research WSU Tri-Cities researcher finds way to make biofuel from plant matter
Butanol – A Versatile Renewable Besides the common myth - Upgrading Bio-ethanol is a challenging science
Electrofuels update: Patent granted for CO2-to-gasoline process Microorganisms to convert carbon dioxide to liquid fuels using hydrogen or electricity
„Gelebte Bioökonomie“ – BAUnatour auf der Internationalen Grünen Woche in Berlin Preisgekrönte Ausstellung vom 15. – 24. Januar 2016 in Halle 4.2, Stand 204
Einladung zur Auslobung „HolzbauPlus – Bundeswettbewerb Bauen mit nachwachsenden Rohstoffen 2016“ FNR lädt zur Auslobungsveranstaltung auf der Grünen Woche ein
Solazyme chops Roquette (again) in the Great Algae Flour Fight After the bizarre attempted heist detailed in The Great Algae Robbery, Roquette tries the US courts but comes up short, in its quest to get a hold of Solazyme’s algae tech
12 January 20168 January 2016 INFOGRAPHIC: The COP21 decisions at a glance EurActiv sums up the main advancements of the 32-page agreement
Dutch Consortium invests towards sustainable chemistry ARC CBBC will focus on tackling important energy and chemistry issues
Defra publishes review of standards for biodegradable plastic carrier bags Further work needs to be done before certain types of carrier bags could be exempt on grounds of biodegradability
High pulp production in parallel with expansion project at Södra Cell Värö Project will enter a final intensive phase in mid-January
nature.tec – Schaufenster in pflanzenbasiertes Wirtschaften von heute und morgen Die Fachschau Bioökonomie auf der Internationalen Grünen Woche vom 15. bis 24. Januar 2016
World first facility for producing bioplastic from biodiesel co-product glycerol, to be realised in Italy Industrial licence granted
Neuartiger Prototypentrockner Es wurden sowohl konventionelle Kunststoffe als auch Biokunststoffe wie PLA und PHB untersucht
Aromatics Ascending: IFP Energies Nouvelles, Axens to accelerate bio-BTX via Anellotech partnership Installation to commence in search of cost-effective bio-based aromatics
Natural fibre composites: a natural look and feel, and sustainable NFC, WPC entering into other major markets, like the automotive industry
11 January 201620 March 2017 Brand Views and Adoption of Bio-based Polymers nova-Institute Trend Report
Biotechnology Industry Organization changes name to Biotechnology Innovation Organization Jim Greenwood: "We are better describing what our members do, who they are and how they think"
USDA highlights 2015 bioeconomy achievements A full list of USDA’s 2015 achievements is available on its website
3D-Druck: C.A.R.M.E.N.-Netzwerk stiftet Christbaumkugeln für den Papst Firma Novamont verschönert den Oberpfälzer Christbaum auf dem Petersplatz
Entwicklung bei Ford Europa: Tomaten und Löwenzahn im Autobau Aus Heinz' Tomatenabfällen werden Handschuhfächer und anderer Stauraum
Bioplastic created for the toys of the future, safe and eco-sustainable, child-friendly and environmentally sound Bio-on Minerv PHA Supertoys project has no commercial goal and aims
Der Schlammfresser Mikrobielle Brennstoffzelle erzeugt Energie durch Verstoffwechselung von Abwasser oder Insektenpanzern
Made of bioplastic: The best of 2015 Production of biobased materials will skyrocket between 2014 and 2019
Reverdia and Omnia Sign Strategic Collaboration Agreement Companies commonly to develop African and Australian markets for bio-succinic acid
Alcohol to renewable jet fuel: The Digest’s 2015 8-Slide Guide to Gevo’s ATJ Rigorous ASTM process includes extensive engine testing and data analysis
21 December 201511 December 2015 Bio-based News wishes you happy holidays and a good start to 2016! Bio-based News starts its winter break – we will be back 11 January 2016
18 December 201517 December 2015 Stora Enso inaugurates new Innovation Centre for biomaterials in Stockholm Swedish Minister for Enterprise and Innovation, Mikael Damberg, joins Stora Enso CEO, Karl-Henrik Sundström, at today’s official Innovation Centre inauguration
Biomyths: Bioenergy carbon neutrality myth is a time bomb under proposed climate deal New report exposes how large-scale bioenergy is being promoted as a replacement to some fossil fuels
Researchers Strive to Reduce Insecticide Use in Cotton Production Sixth Open Session of the International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC)
GF Biochemicals to start using wood waste feedstock in 2016 The technology can use any kind of lignocellulosic feedstock