10 March 201410 March 2014 KBBPPS & Open-Bio Advisory Workshop on Standardization of Bio-based Products, 7 April 2014, Cologne Stakeholders for Standardization: Share your input Research on Standardization, Labelling and Communication of Bio-based Products Advisory Workshop, 7 April 2014, Cologne
Latest policies, strategies and visions for Europe’s bio-based future The 7th International Conference on Bio-Based Materials, 8-10 April 2014, at the Maternushaus in Cologne (Germany)
The race to capture, use and monetize waste CO2 Reduce carbon? Rid the world of excess CO2? Not so fast, buster.
7 March 20146 March 2014 Kommissionsvorschlag zu indirekten Landnutzungsänderungen löst das Problem nicht Prof. Dr. Lahl empfiehlt Regelungsalternativen unabhängig von der Zweckbestimmung der Endverwendung des Biomasserohstoffs
Silk-Based Surgical Implants Could Offer a Better Way to Repair Broken Bones Study shows that fixation devices derived from silkworm silk are potentially attractive alternatives to metal and synthetic-based systems
UPM and Metropolia proudly present: The Biofore Concept Car drives sustainable change through innovative use of biomaterials A vehicle to demonstrate that already today we have a real alternative to traditional oil-based materials
Majority of EU countries in favour of GMO compromise Several ministers expressed concerns to re-nationalise GMO decisions in running up against the World Trade Organization (WTO)
9th Annual Oilseed & Grain Trade Summit to include participation from Informa Economics A rich content with more comprehensive presentations and knowledge-sharing for Summit attendees
Launch of BIO-QUED, the European Research Project for Developing Biochemicals from Renewable Sources Coordinated by Novamont 10 partners from 6 different European countries will collaborate to define innovative and sustainable industrial processes for the production of biochemicals from renewable sources
6 March 201414 March 2015 EU-project S2Biom: Newsletter Issue 1, February 2014 Project activities will be implemented in three individual but strongly interrelated Themes
Novamont takes majority in Mater Bioplolymer, the joint enterprise with Mossi & Ghisolfi that controls the Patrica plant in Lazio, already partly transformed using Novamont Technology Company acquires 78% of capital; it may exercise its option to take the remaining stake at the end of 2016
UN Global Compact: Consultation on the Food and Agriculture Business Principles, Brussels FAB Principles to articulate common understanding on resources, ecosystem services and socio-economic impacts
Mit „Farming Intelligence“ zu höherer Wertschöpfung AUTOMATICA 2014: Serviceroboter in der Landwirtschaft
Lego Company Looks To Change from ABS Plastic to New Bio-Plastic PLA The Lego Company is investigating a major change from ABS plastic material to Bio-Plastic. The children’s building blocks have been produced from ABS since the 1960’s. The difficult hunt for a renewable replacement with proper performance is underway
“Backloading” beschlossen: EU stärkt Handel mit CO2-Emissionen Der Weg für das sogenannten "Backloading" von 900 Millionen CO2-Zertifikaten im EU-Emissionshandel ist frei
5 March 201430 October 2014 Manufacturing a solution to planet-clogging plastics Wyss Institute researchers find a way to turn shrimp shells into bioplastics
Wie bio ist die Ökotüte? Die einen nennen es stolz einen neuen „biourbanen Kunststoff“. Die anderen sehen die Ökotüte und ihre Entsorgung in der Biotonne eher skeptisch
Basfia succiniciproducens bei der Arbeit BASF-eigener Mikroorganismus soll Succinity GmbH zum führenden Hersteller von biobasierter Bernsteinsäure machen
INM entwickelt in Kooperation mit Namibia nachhaltige Baustoffe aus natürlichen Ressourcen Projekt NaMiBIND ist auf zwei Jahre angelegt und wird vom BMBF gefördert
Need a water filter? Peel a tree branch MIT group shows xylem tissue in sapwood can filter bacteria from contaminated water
Study: EU waste could provide 16 percent of road fuel by 2030 Findings are based on conclusions of an expert panel with direct experience in advanced biofuel technologies
4 March 20143 March 2014 Eco BooGlue für Holzersatz aus Bambusfasern Biobasierter Klebstoff ersetzt konventionelle Bindemittel
Study Finds Two Biodegradable Mulches to be Suitable Polyethylene Alternatives Deterioration of Three Potentially Biodegradable Plastic Mulches Before and After Soil Incorporation in a Broccoli Field Production System in Northwestern Washington
Starch processors save cash with new enzyme Novozymes LpHera® boosts yields during liquefaction while securing significant chemical, water and energy savings.
Holzersatz: Jüngste Entwicklungen zur Reduzierung des Holzbedarfs Innovative Materialien schonen die Ressourcen
WO Interior produziert Lino Akustik aus natürlichen Rohstoffen Geräuschabsorbierende Linoleumplatte für den Möbelbau
Ply Project – Neuer Verbundwerkstoff von Kenichi Sato Flexibles Verbundmaterial aus Sperrholz und PE-Schaum
3 March 201426 May 2014 Glycix, the biodegradable thermoset polymer that will conquer the world Researchers were looking for a biofuel and developed a bioplastic
Giant grass boosts biofuel yield 12-fold Miscanthus found as leaving current corn ethanol production levels far behind
Lignocellulose has huge potential for the production of bioplastics Wageningen UR Food & Biobased Research studies the process from lignocellulosic feedstock to lactic acid
Benefits of GE Crops Highlighted in USDA Report Farmer adoption of GE crops is associated with time savings, lower insecticide use, and more conservation tillage, according to a new USDA study
The global production of bioplastics will be able to grow by 400% in 2016 As Mr. Miguel A. Sibila states, researcher of the Department of Sustainability and Industrial Valorisation of AIMPLAS, bioplastics are a big potencial business
Neue Studie zeigt: Biokraftstoffe aus Abfällen haben großes ungenutztes Potenzial Miller: Anstatt Anbaubiomasse sind neue Konzepte zur Reststoffnutzung gefragt
28 February 20141 June 2014 DuPont Names Patrick Lindner as Performance Polymers President Following the Retirement of Diane Gulyas US-Player to focus in biomaterials, biorefineries
BIO-QED, das europäische Forschungsprojekt für die Entwicklung von Biochemikalien aus erneuerbaren Quellen, das von Novamont koordiniert wird 10 Partner, die aus 6 europäischen Ländern stammen, werden zusammenarbeiten, um die innovativen und nachhaltigen industriellen Verfahren für die Herstellung von Biochemikalien aus erneuerbaren Quellen zu definieren
GOBILAB uses Gaïalene® plant-based resinfor the coloured tags of its range of Gobi bottles GOBILAB has chosen Roquette plant-based resin for their Gobi reusable water bottles
Carbon Sequestration Not So Simple in Biomass Crop Production Findings at the USDA are providing information about the soil carbon dynamics that play a crucial role in lifecycle assessments of bioenergy production
“Biodegradable plastic bags are a myth” So said Prof Richard Thomson, during a public hearing on plastic carrier bags organized by the by The Greens/European Free Alliance Group in the European Parliament on February 19th
UHU stic ReNATURE – Ausgezeichnet als Produkt des Jahres 2014 Das sind die „Produkte des Jahres 2014“
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Dynamic development: Bio-based building blocks are the key to new sustainable materials The 7th International Conference on Bio-Based Materials, 8-10 April 2014, at the Maternushaus in Cologne (Germany)
Chromatin produces farnesene directly from sorghum Chromatin, Inc., an agriculture technology company, announced today that it has created sorghum plants containing elevated levels of the energy-rich compound farnesene
Cardia Compostable resin and process secures patents in USA Cardia capitalises on growth of bioplastics in the North American market
Internationale Konferenz bereitet Aktionspläne für saubere Meere vor UBA: Tonnenweise Abfall an falscher Stelle
ILUC and the Renewable Fuel Standard: hard data appears for the first time After six years of debate — finally a database appears on actual indirect land use change