17 June 201516 June 2015 Neues Projekt will Anbau von Hanf in Deutschland stärken Ein Projekt will den Anbau von Nutzhanf in Deutschland wirtschaftlich attraktiver machen und die Ernte von Fasern und Samen ermöglichen. Denn Hanfsamen werden oft teurer importiert, obwohl Hanf eine heimische und ökologisch wertvolle Pflanze ist.
Koalition macht Weg für modernes Wertstoffgesetz frei Eckpunkte für mehr Umweltschutz und nachhaltige Marktwirtschaft vereinbart
Senegal’s agroforestry systems could be potential suppliers for the Dutch biobased economy Netherlands embassy in Dakar recently completed an exploratory study to identify agroforestry-based enterprise opportunities in Senegal
Life Cycle Inventory and Impact Assessment Data for 2014 Ingeo™ Polylactide Production New report provides a detailed description of the different steps in the Ingeo production chain and how the final ecoprofile data were calculated
From pencils to colored pencils – TPE in WOPEX® pencils from STAEDTLER Following the successful cooperation between KRAIBURG TPE and STAEDTLER with the WOPEX® pencil, THERMOLAST® K is now also being used for color and a good grip in the colored pencils of the WOPEX® series.
Zu Bleistift kommt Buntstift – TPE im WOPEX® Stift von STAEDTLER Nach der erfolgreichen Zusammenarbeit von KRAIBURG TPE und STAEDTLER beim WOPEX® Bleistift, sorgt THERMOLAST® K nun auch bei den Buntstiften der WOPEX®-Reihe für Griffigkeit und bunte Farben.
Norfolk firm’s fight to establish green forestry products Environmental consultant has developed biodegradable tree spirals and mulch mats for forestry, agriculture and landscaping
16 June 201515 June 2015 Bioökonomie – ein Netzwerk aus biobasierten Wertschöpfungsketten Gemeinschaftsstand mit innovativen Ideen und Konzepten auf der ACHEMA 2015
Mikrobiologisches Verfahren zur Wasserstoff- und Kohlendioxid-Speicherung in Form von Ameisensäure Neu entwickelte Technologie entfernt giftiges Kohlenmonoxid aus Wasserstoff-haltigen Gasgemischen
Microbiological method for hydrogen and carbon dioxide storage as formic acid Newly developed technology can be used to remove toxic carbon monoxide from hydrogen containing gas mixtures
Follow-up for water treatment project using algae New IMARES pilot project using CO2 from steel production process, too
Netherlands: Biobased research agenda presented to Minister Kamp Diary describes how to work from the top sectors over the next 8 to 12 years to the realization
Honigbienenseide als Quelle für High-Tech-Fasern Wissenschaftler klonen die Seidengene bestimmter Bienenarten
Neues Baukastenkonzept für maßgeschneiderte Proteine „Protein-Lego“-Projekt soll in den nächsten fünf Jahren im Rahmen eines ERC Grants mit zwei Millionen Euro gefördert werden
New construction kit for designing new proteins “Protein Lego” project awarded with ERC Grant around two million euros to provide over the next five years
Tech firm’s plant chemical work UK Company exploring the use of microalgae in industrial waste water treatment, as well as their potential as a chemical ingredient
Global Bioenergies: New 1.4 million euro financing Global Bioenergies obtains new 1.4 million euro financing from Bpifrance on the Isobutene program
15 June 201512 June 2015 BIG-C wins German Federal Research Ministry competition Four million Euros support for CLIB2021 network between NRW, Flanders and The Netherlands
BIG-C im BMBF Wettbewerb ausgezeichnet 4 Millionen Euro Förderung für Projekt „BioInnovation Growth mega-Cluster“
bio!CAR: new conference debuts at COMPOSITES EUROPE Conference aims to reflect the trend towards using bio-based polymers and natural fibres in the automotive industry
bio!CAR: Neue Konferenz im Rahmen der Composites Europe 2015 Fokus auf biobasierte Materialien im Automobilbau
Hitting the target Bioplastics, used wisely alongside waste reduction and recycling initiatives, are already helping brand owners achieve sustainability targets. Emma-Jane Batey reports on their rich potential as a green packaging material.
Evonik introduces innovative gas separation and contribution towards bio-based production Chief Innovation Officer Dr. Ulrich Küsthardt: “The search for alternative raw material sources is an important innovation field for us.”
Biotenside – leistungsstarke Fettlöser aus Bakterien Gemeinschaftsprojekt mit dem 'Science & Technology Center in Ukraine' will erdölbasierte Tenside durch Biotenside ersetzen
Biosurfactants – effective fat solvents made by bacteria Common research project with the Science & Technology Center in Ukraine to replace traditional petroleum-based surfactants by biosurfactants
EuropaBio and Smithers Rapra confirm agenda for 8th edition of EFIB Themes to range from inspiring new business models, circular economy and creation of markets, issues of financing and funding in addition to the availability of feedstocks, and update on the status and outlook of biobased industries
UPM’s ValChem project receives significant EU funding to demonstrate wood to chemicals value chain European Union funded project with total EUR 13.1 million
12 June 201511 June 2015 A Dutch initiative investigates how waste can be used to produce biochemicals New PPP's aim is Enerkem’s technology to manufacture synthesis gas from waste and use it as feedstock for products such as methanol and ammonia
On World Oceans Day new UN report recommends ban of microplastics in cosmetics Report giving several recommendations for producers and consumers, researchers and policymakers
France’s ARD: New premises and a new dynamic France’s ARD opens new premises and touts ‘a new dynamic’
Bremer Start-up entwickelt biologisch abbaubare Kaffee-Kapseln David Wolf-Rooney will mit seiner Firma Velibre dem Verpackungswahn mit Aluminium ein Ende setzen
Biodegradable absorbent from water lily to attend oil spills Mexican company implemented the mechanism of purification of the water lily, which oxidizes organic matter by bacteria associated with the root of the plant
Neri Oxman’s 3D printed photosynthetic wearables shine new light on art, design, science & technology at TED2015 World’s first photosynthetic living matter-infused 3D-printed wearable
Wheat DDGS could form viable alternative to imported soya A four-year research project has shown that using a co-product from bioethanol production can be used as an alternative protein to feed pigs
Grant aims to help Maine algae industry bloom Researchers have been looking to develop products such as golf balls and dog biscuits made from discarded lobster parts
Spider silk company Bolt Threads secures $40m A new biotechnology company inspired by spiders is aiming to create high-performance textiles out of engineered silk
Verdezyne signs agreement with major European chemicals distributor Will & Co Exclusive agreement to drive European adoption of Verdezyne’s first product, BIOLON™ DDDA from its commercial-scale production facility
11 June 201523 February 2016 New market and trend report published Biocomposites: 350,000 t production of wood and natural fibre composites in the European Union in 2012
Neuer Markt- und Trendreport erschienen Bio-Verbundwerkstoffe: 350.000 t Produktion von Holz- und Naturfaserverbundwerkstoffen in der Europäischen Union im Jahr 2012
Kunststoffe aus der Natur: Was man aus Zucker, Mais oder Abwasser herstellen kann Die meisten Kunststoffe werden aus fossilem Öl, Gas oder Kohle hergestellt. Doch diese Rohstoffe wird es nicht ewig geben. Die Natur hat Alternativen parat.
Green chemistry: nature as our teacher Success of green chemistry linked to the use of biotechnology and of GMOs
3D printing materials to be tested for hazardous fumes by Clean Strands Los Angeles-based initiative aims to establish 3D printing safety standard for indoor air quality
Naftex bringt wetterfeste Gartenmöbel auf den Markt Innovative wetterfeste Sitzgruppe aus WPC und Stahl setzt neue Maßstäbe für nachhaltigen Gartenkomfort
TerraVerdae introduces biodegradable microspheres for cosmetics and personal care products New PHA-based ingredient for cosmetic facial scrubs to address concerns of freshwater pollution from synthetic, non-degradable plastic microbeads
Solvay opens biotechnology laboratory in Brazil to boost innovation in sustainable chemistry from biomass New integrated laboratory to focus on researching new processes and molecules derived from biomass