19 June 201518 June 2015 EIB supports a new Finnish next-generation bio-product mill The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Metsäliitto Cooperative signed last Friday a EUR 75 million loan agreement for the construction of a new large-scale bio-product mill in Finland (Äänekoski)
Avantium partners with Tereos Exclusive partnership agreement to produce an alternative to PET called polyethylene furanoate (PEF) made from 2,5 furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA) in Lillebonne, France
18 June 20159 September 2021 Highly efficient and cost-effective CO2 utilization will spark a revolution Leading players will showcase their latest technological breakthroughs in Essen (Germany)
Revolution auf dem Rohstoff- und Energiemarkt durch effiziente und kostengünstige CO2-Nutzung Führende Akteure präsentieren ihre jüngsten technologischen Durchbrüche in Essen
Rapeseed prices on the rise, soybeans firm, biodiesel flat, says UFOP in German market overview Supply in the cash market is scarce despite higher bids, while fears of crop failures caused by drought reduce producers’ interest in closing contract
Brazilian sugarcane harvest jumps 5.5% in June UNICA is reporting that mills in Brazil’s South Central region processed 40.10 million tons of sugarcane during second-half May, representing a 5.53% increase from the 38.00 million tons crushed during the same period last year
E4tech to lead ETI project focused on biomass processing options Techno-economic analysis will review the economic and performance benefits and trade-offs associated with pre-processing bioenergy feedstocks
Biodegradable plastics from biodiesel production by-products One step closer: Bio-on announced grant licenses for its new technology to produce high-performing PHAs biopolymers
Joule expands Intellectual Property on Direct Conversion of CO2 to Hydrocarbons Additional patent on direct, continuous production of hydrocarbon fuels
USDA publishes final rules on biobased products The voluntary labeling program rule incorporates statutory changes to the program implemented by the 2014 Farm Bill
The Commission must give teeth to the 2030 renewable target Binding national targets have been key to the successful development of renewable energy in the European Union so far, writes Jean-François Fauconnier, Renewables policy coordinator at Climate Action Network Europe
17 June 201516 December 2015 Grüne Erfolgswelle – Tullner Startup holt internationalen Innovationspreis Bioblo: ein neuartiger Spiel- und Konstruktionsbaustein aus 100% nachwachsenden Rohstoffen
Starved-out bacteria aid in wastewater treatment Australian researchers to use microorganisms for treating wastewater
The U.S. Market for Green Building Materials Market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9.5% to nearly $69.0 billion over the period 2014-2019
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