11 November 201410 November 2014 Microbe could turn gas into gold Kiwi couple’s research may position NZ at centre of lucrative ‘green biotech’ market
Region Southwest Netherlands opens research center Brazil Living Lab Brazil first of its kind taking algae research, ethanol from biomass, logistics concepts and biopolymers
10 November 201410 November 2014 New process transforms wood, crop waste into valuable chemicals Wisconsin University researchers found cost effective way to generate value from lignin
Joint forces in the development of an aviation biokerosene value chain in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil BE-Basic, SkyNRG and KLM to join Plataforma Mineira de Bioquerosene
Special program in space rules for Green Growth (R2G2) to stimulate innovative investments by reducing barriers in laws and regulations Dutch government to increase commitment to sustainability while strengthening the competitiveness of the Dutch economy
Weniger Pflanzenschutzmittel, mehr Gewinn Göttinger Agrarökonomen präsentieren Meta-Analyse zu Effekten der Gentechnik
India: Capturing carbon to feed the world LanzaTech process at IOC-DBT Centre to produce omega-3 fatty acids and lipids
MaCuMBA progresses towards uncovering the hidden potential of marine microorganisms The MaCuMBA project continues to uncover the untold diversity of marine microbes using cultivation-dependent strategies
Norner strengthens the focus in green polymer chemistry Dr. Siw B. Fredriksen focusing on technology development enabling the use of CO2 as a feedstock for polymers
Norner: Verstärkter Fokus auf „grüne“ Polymerchemie Dr. Siw B. Fredriksen will Entwicklung von Technologien für den Einsatz von CO2 als Rohstoff für Polymere voranbringen
9. Europäisches Holzwerkstoff-Symposium 2014: Als Branchentreff etabliert EPF sieht aktuelle Situation der europäischen Holzwerkstoff-Industrie optimistisch
7 November 201418 March 2015 Faurecia develops hemp-based materials for automotive applications Joint venture with French agricultural cooperative Interval to develop and produce bio-sourced raw materials for the automotive industry
Reverdia: Biosuccinium™ earns USDA certified biobased product label Companies' products adding value to renewable agriculture commodities
UFOP worried that EU is pushing to eliminate biofuels incentives Association claiming initial targets for reduction of GHG emissions in the transport sector
UFOP: EU-Regierungschefs bremsen weitere Dekarbonisierung des Verkehrssektors aus Nachhaltigkeitszertifizierung ein Auslaufmodell?
VTT develops bio-based 3-layer film for MAP Combining traditional extrusion coating technology to a recently patented cellulose nanofibrils film production method
Coca-Cola wins top Brazilian packaging award for use of Tetra Pak cartons with bio-based plastic Del Valle juice in Tetra Prisma® Aseptic 1000 reaches more than 200 million Brazilian consumers
Europe to consume more than 50% of global natural fiber composite materials NFC market expected to grow at a CAGR of 11.2% during 2014-2019
Netherlands: Green growth in Lower House Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs to evaluate important biobased policy letters
6 November 20145 November 2014 Bioökonomie – nachhaltige Ergänzung zur fossilen Wirtschaft Konferenz des BMEL macht Chancen und Perspektiven von Bioökonomie als zunehmend wichtigem Teil der globalen Wirtschaft sichtbar
‘Smart Breeding’: biotechnology innovation that looks to the future but delivers today Greenpeace report showing MAS as a save alternative to GE
Greenpeace: Revolution in der Pflanzenzucht Es gibt eine sichere Alternative zu Gentechnik – eine, die zudem erfolgreicher ist: „Smart Breeding“. Greenpeace-Biologe Dirk Zimmermann über die Methode und den neuen Report dazu.
Extract Library stores bridge between horticulture and customers Kenniscentrum Plantenstoffen to offer innovative database for interested growers
DOE awards $2.5 million to NatureWorks to transform biogas into the lactic acid building block for IngeoTM The DOE grant supports a NatureWorks and Calysta multi-year program aimed at Ingeo™ feedstock diversification
Test factory for biobased products in the Northern Netherlands Semi-finished products to be developed from biomass and proved by students
Produktionsanlagen aus Holz in der Autofabrik VW testet erfolgreich Skidförderer aus Holzwerkstoff im Werk Wolfsburg
Reactor concepts for bioelectrochemical syntheses and energy conversion Recent review summarizing advances in reactor concepts for different Bioelectrochemical systems (BESs)
5 November 20144 November 2014 Biobased Polymers Corporate ingenuity and determination is starting to pay off, but products must still be muscled into the supply chain
BYK Additives & Instruments unterzeichnet Vermarktungsabkommen mit ITENE Vertriebsorganisation von BYK soll Zugang für ITENE-Technologie auf den weltweiten Verpackungsmärkten schaffen
BYK Additives & Instruments signs marketing agreement with ITENE Sales organization of BYK now responsible for global distribution of ITENE technology on the US, European, and many Asian packaging markets
Bundesminister Schmidt eröffnet die “BAUnatour” Wanderausstellung informiert über Bauen und Wohnen mit nachwachsenden Rohstoffen
Gebrüder Freitag: Statt Taschen aus LKW-Planen nun Kleidung aus Hanf und Flachs Firmenanspruch: das komplette Kleidungsstück soll biologisch abbaubar sein
Corbion Purac intends to construct a 75kTpa PLA production plant in Thailand Company to secure at least one-third of plant capacity in committed PLA volumes from customers
Virent and the PlantPET Technology Collaborative (PTC) sign expression of interest to access commercial quantities of Virent’s BioFormPX® paraxylene Virent’s bio-based paraxylene, BioFormPX®, will allow PTC members to offer customers 100% renewable and recyclable PET resin and polyester
Biokunststoffe heben ab! IfBB: Clips für Naturkautschuk-Ballons - Licht-Installation zum Tag der Wiedervereinigung
4 November 20143 November 2014 Critics respond to study claiming poor GHG performance of cellulosic biofuels GCR notifying that using corn crop residue to make ethanol under some conditions can generate more greenhouse gases than gasoline
Rodeo Capital III announces qualifying transaction regarding Solegear BioPlastics Upon definitive purchase agreement, the name of Rodeo to be changed to Solegear Bioplastics Inc.
Kohlendioxid aus Zementwerk in Texas soll in Rohstoffe verwandelt werden Capitol SkyMine-Projekt soll 75.000 CO2 abscheiden und unter anderem in Natriumkarbonat, Salzsäure und Bleichmittel konvertieren
First-of-its-kind carbon capture and conversion demonstration technology opening in Texas Department of Energy supported project to find innovative uses for carbon
Proteins for technical applications Fuchs Europe to add modified rapeseed proteins as non-toxic additives to its product portfolio
Proteine für technische Anwendungen Fuchs Europe nimmt modifizierte Proteine aus Raps als nicht-toxische Additive ins Portfolio auf
Century Rayon: Erstes Unternehmen in Indien mit STeP-Zertifikat für nachhaltige Textilproduktion ausgezeichnet Führender Anbieter umweltfreundlicher Viscosegarne beweist effizientes Qualitätsmanagement sowie Sicherheit am Arbeitsplatz
Deutschlands erstes Hanfmobil kommt aus Osnabrück DBU fördert Hybrid-E-Mobil mit Pedalen- und Elektroantrieb als ökologische Verkehrsentlastung
PLA leichter verarbeiten Das Grafe-Produkt Biocolen hilft Herstellern umweltfreundlicher Verpackungen aus PLA, diesen biobasierten Kunststoff besser zu verarbeiten
3 November 201416 December 2014 New Methodology for Techno-Economic Evaluations of Innovative Industrial Processes by nova-Institute (nTEE) nova-paper #5 on bio-based economy
Mikroplastik – Gefährlich, unsichtbar und unerforscht Roland Essel (nova-Institut) im Deutschlandradio Kultur-Beitrag vom 30.10.2014
MIMOSA: a Biorefinery concept for protein-rich by-products Residual lignin fraction to be suitable as feedstock for sustainable electricity and heat production
Europe focuses on social acceptance of the Biobased Economy Commissioner Van Meijl working on analysis framework focused on social consequences of the Biobased Economy