26 July 2012 Metabolix Signs Letter of Intent with Antibióticos for Production of Mirel Biopolymer Resin First step will be to validate the Mirel-technology in the facility of Antibioticos
Leopoldina submits critical statement about utilisation of biomass Statement of the National Academy of Sciences is claiming a better economisation and improvement of energy efficiency
Leopoldina legt kritische Stellungnahme zur Nutzung von Bioenergie vor Vorrang solle der Einsparung von Energie sowie der Verbesserung der Energieeffizienz gegeben werden
Clariant unterzeichnet Vereinbarung zum Erwerb der restlichen Anteile an ukrainischem Joint Venture Süd-Chemie Alvigo Catalysts GmbH (SCAC) ist führender Hersteller von Katalysatoren für Syngas
25 July 2012 Understanding new renewables banding vital to success New bands for bioenergy to provide the security needed by the industry to build a leading biomass-to-energy sector in the UK
Analysis: How does the renewables obligation banding review affect bioenergy? Government has expanded its list of eligible energy crops to boost for advanced conversion of biomass
24 July 2012 Capitalizing on the biobased boom Advising USDA on strategic marketing considerations related to the launch of the USDA Certified Biobased label
Versalis to Partner with Genomatica and Novamont for Bio-based Butadiene Versalis aims to be first to build commercial plants
Evonik and BioAmber Partner on Catalysts for Sustainable Chemicals Made from Bio-Based Succinic Acid Collaboration to produce BDO, THF and GBL for a wide range of applications including polymers, paints, adhesives and solvents
Schöner Traum im Pappelflaum – Bio-Betten im Trend Pappelflaumerlöse übersteigen Preise von Daunen und Kaschmir
23 July 2012 Microbial Perfume Rather than rely on plant-derived products, biotech companies are engineering bacteria and yeast to produce ingredients for fragrances
Cardia Bioplastics: World first for skin care industry Biodegradable cotton facial wipes - packaging made by Cardia’s renewable and recyclable Biohybrid™ resin
Wie ein Pilz bei der Produktion von Füllfederhaltern hilft LAMY-Federn werden jetzt mit Pilzenzymen umweltfreundlich endpoliert
20 July 2012 Future of plastics discussed at Plasticity Rio Plastics took center stage last month at an international environmental summit
Holzwerkstoff-Pionier Hiendl mit Förderpreis ausgezeichnet Innovative NFC®-Anwendungen präsentierten sich anlässlich des CARMEN-Symposiums "Bausteine der Ressourcen- und Energiewende"
19 July 2012 Purac’s PLA Offers Wide Opportunities for Durable Applications as Replacement to PS, PP Purac working towards a sustainable green future with organic PLA article
Der Umwelt zuliebe – Master-PURgreen Masterflex AG stellt TPU-Schlauchkonstruktionen aus 52% nachwachsenden Rohstoffen vor
Biokunststoffe 2012: Aus der Nische in den Massenmarkt 7. European Bioplastics Konferenz – Programmvorschau
18 July 2012 BP Biofuels: Europe in danger of falling behind US on advanced biofuels Two fuels and a new sugar-to-diesel product to be trialled in 100 vehicles during the "London 2012 Olympic Games"
Biofuels patent issued to UW-Stevens Point researchers Experts found economically viable way to use grass, trees or wood waste to make renewable fuels and chemicals
Aquapharm and c-LEcta to drive forward discovery and commercialisation of marine-derived biocatalysts Partners plan to capitalise identifying new enzymes of marine bacteria to be used as natural substitutes for synthetic catalysts
17 July 2012 British Plastics Federation clarifies green plastics New Guidance Document to provide clear, user-friendly advice for companies in the plastics sector
ebm-papst: Umweltfreundliche Ventilatoren aus Biowerkstoff zeigen Markterfolg Umsatzanteil an Energiesparventilatoren mit rund 850 Millionen Euro weiter ausgebaut
Erfolge der Förderung: Biosprit aus Stroh Clariant AG übernahm Süd-Chemie mit Pionieranlage zur Produktion von Zellulose-Ethanol zum 01. Juli
16 July 2012 Biobased Resins Made from Susterra® Propanediol Adopted by Panasonic Corporation Eco Solutions Company First Time that Biobased Resins Used in Asia Pacific for Wet Area System Materials
CO<sub>2</sub> as a Carbon Source? Homogeneous catalysis: ruthenium phosphine complex hydrogenates carbon dioxide to methanol
Machbarkeitsstudie gestartet: Funktioniert Biomasse-Erkennung aus der Luft? Luft- und Satellitenbilder sollen Ressourcenmanagement optimieren helfen
Neues Verfahren verwandelt Stroh in Papier Chinesisches Stroh soll via "npulp™" weltweiten Bedarf decken
Jena-Experiment: Pflanzenvielfalt führt zu hohem Energieertrag Grünschnitt als Heizmaterial in ländlichen Regionen - eine ernstzunehmende Alternative zum Öl!
14 July 2012 As commercialization increases, bioplastics promise to become a more significant feedstock New bioplastics such as PLAs continue to face challenges and reduce production cost
13 July 2012 Biochar Explored to Remediate Soil Contaminated by Oil Spills and Gas Leaks in Canada’s North A research team uses cow, fish, whales, and bison bones for the production of Biochar for Northern needs
hte AG and Elevance Renewable Sciences Announce Research Collaboration Companies Collaborate in the Development of Bio-Based Specialty Chemicals
12 July 2012 Cereplast Enters Into Distribution Agreement With ALBIS PLASTIC GMBH ALBIS PLASTIC to Distribute Cereplast Resins in the United Kingdom and Ireland
SDK to Start Producing Bio-based Biodegradable Plastic To Be Used for Consumer Goods Packaging Applications in India
FNR: 3 neue Förderschwerpunkte zu nachwachsenden Rohstoffen Verwertungsstrategien für Biokunststoffe, Biokraftstoffe aus Lignocellulose und biotechnologische Herstellung von flüssigen Kohlenwasserstoffen für den Einsatz als Biokraftstoff
Agroforst: Praxisversuche auf 100 Hektar Wie bewähren sich Gehölzstreifen mit schnellwachsenden Baumarten auf Ackerland? Erste Ergebnisse aus 4 Versuchsjahren liegen vor – Folgeprojekte gestartet
Carbon Recycling International (CRI): Aus Gas mach Sprit Neues Verfahren soll bis zu bis zu 85 Prozent Beimischung an Ethanol oder Methanol erlauben
11 July 2012 Policies must do more to support sustainable biomass NNFCC estimates growth in bioenergy and bioplastics markets will use some 130 million hectares of land until 2030
OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook 2012 Latest Publication beside print available as eBook, PDF also in French and Spanish
10 July 2012 More Japanese firms in green chems Toray, Sojitz, Showa Denko & Co. put of plant-based chemicals
Elevance Renewable Sciences Raises $104 Million in Series E Financing Company announces strategic growth plans for Asia, North and South America
Oakbio Makes Bioplastic at Cement Plant using CO<sub>2</sub> from Flue Gas and Electricity Milestone for cement industry and renewable products
Gevo has Produced Isobutanol at Its Luverne Plant Gevo, Inc. reported today on the progress being made at its Luverne, Minn. facility
The bioeconomy can shape the future of Europe’s economic and environmental wealth Policy makers and consumers will need support and guidance in the decisions to be taken
R&D/Leverage Helps Iowa State University Bring Largest-Ever Bioplastics Program To Life Iowa State University leads eco-research effort to convert the $7.12 billion/year specialty crops industry to biodegradable, non-petroleum based containers
New biofuel process dramatically improves energy recovery MSU researchers using bacteria to breakdown and ferment agricultural waste into ethanol