31 May 2012 Schweiz: Holz intelligenter nutzen Aufschlüsselnde Forschungsarbeiten im NFP 66 "Ressource Holz"
30 May 2012 Ingeo products sold in Germany are first to receive dual, complementary third-party sustainability certifications The two certifications in unison ensure sustainable biopolymer feedstock sourcing and provide key supporting validation for brand owners
Virdia opens cellulosic sugar demo plant New Facility to convert cellulosic biomass to high quality fermentable sugars, lignin is operating since late April
The Farm Bill Energy Title Is Working and Must Be Renewed A view of the American energy and agricultural future
Waschkraft aus Palmkernöl Verbundprojekt "PolyTe" erforscht Tenside für Haushalt und Kosmetika aus nachwachsenden Rohstoffen
29 May 2012 Companies are removing oil from their products to cut costs Rising crude prices are fueling a boom in bioplastics as manufacturers took for alternatives to petrochemicals in car seats, beverage containers, solar panels and other goods
Review: Protein-based composite materials Multifunctional protein composite biomaterials with enhanced properties and functions matched specifically to a regenerative medicine need
Markt für Verpackungen erreicht neues Rekordniveau Verpackungen aus Papier, Pappe und Karton legten mit +10 Prozent am kräftigsten zu
25 May 2012 Butanol hits the biofuels big-time Isobutanol as a starting point for synthesizing more complicated chemicals
Univ of Massachusetts Chemical Engineer develops a bio-based PET low cost process New technology achieves a three times higher amounts of biomass-derived plastic from a ton of biomass
Conference looks at green chemistry for polymers Green Polymer Chemistry 2012 in Cologne to present sustainable resource for synthesis of conventional plastics
Galactic to develop third generation Lactic acid from Algae with “ECLIPSE” Project 'Waste' from the biodiesel process as raw material appears to be high interesting option
24 May 2012 Ingeo biopolymer becomes Cradle to Cradle Certified Safety to human and environmental health, design for future use cycles, and sustainable manufacturing processes among certification criteria
Gevo Announces Successful Startup of World’s First Commercial Biobased Isobutanol Plant Luverne Plant Starts Up on Schedule
nova-Buchbesprechung: Textillexika des Deutschen Fachverlags Kompetente Nachschlagewerke für Gewebe, technische Textilien und Chemiefasern
23 May 201218 January 2018 Future ambitions for a bio-based economy could test the amount of land sustainably available The role of bioenergy, biofuels and bio-based products in global land use change
Braskem’s Green Plastic to support “Limpa Brasil 2012” Plastic bags made from renewable resources to be distributed at litter cleanup project in São Paulo
GraalBio announces the first cellulosic ethanol plant in the Southern Hemisphere A forerunner in the production of second-‐generation biofuels in Brazil, with a plant in Alagoas, GraalBio is determined to become a worldwide reference in innovation for converting biomass into chemicals and fuels
Gewinner des Umweltschutzes Vereinfachung von Produktionsprozessen durch chemische Zwischenstoffe aus nachwachsenden Rohstoffen
ab&cd innovations: Biodiesel liefert Rohstoff für Kosmetik, Pharmazeutika & Biokunststoff Staatspreis für neues Verfahren, Glycerin zu Milchsäure zu veredeln
22 May 2012 Sealed Air selects Cardia Biohybrid sustainable resin Production of the new R5 fill-air ® inflatable packaging from sustainable resin in the spirit of the "five R's"
Innovatives Produktionsverfahren für besonders leichte Türverkleidungen aus Naturfasern von Johnson Controls Intelligente Interieur-, Sitzstruktur- und Elektronik-Lösungen sparen Gewicht, steigern Qualität und Komfort
21 May 2012 Combet opens expanded bioplastics plant in Melbourne Plantic Technologies relies on improving the efficiency and productivity
PLA – a biopolymer with many faces Innovative Views from 2nd PLA World Congress in Munich, Germany, and PLAST2012 in Milan, Italy
Georgia Gulf, Segetis To Collaborate on Bio-Based Materials JavelinTM technology to offer bio-based plasticizers into a range of solutions
Marktplatz für biogene Reststoffe online BIORES-Marktportal ermöglicht Realisierung von Projekts von der Idee bis hin zur Durchführung
Uhde Inventa-Fischer erweitert sein Produktportfolio Neue Technologie zur kontinuierlichen Produktion von bioabbaubarem Polybutylensuccinat (PBS)
18 May 2012 New CCC report says local authorities have crucial role to play in reducing carbon emissions Warning for local level – without concrete measures the national carbon emission targets cannot be achieved
Faurecia develops system to injection mold natural fibers System development should potentially replace existing compression molded parts
Braskem to Install Recycling Plant at Rio +20 to Transform Waste into Plastic Wood Official supplier providing the World Conference of renewable raw materials
Uhde Inventa-Fischer presents new technology for the continuous production of biodegradable polybutylene succinate (PBS) Patented 2-reactor process enables high-quality granulate to be produced
ECOplast: PHB für die Auto-Innenausstattung Biomer konzentriert sich auf die Entwicklung und Produktion von PHB für technische Teile
BalanceBoard – Leichtbau mit Popcorn und Weizen Wodego stellt Platteninnovation in Kooperation mit Uni Göttingen vor
17 May 2012 Cardia Bioplastics Launches Compostable Bubble Wrap New packaging performance offering industrial composting as alternative end of life option
16 May 2012 Kenactiv Launches Activāt Fiber Technologies New sustainable kenaf, jute and flax solutions with unique performance profiles
15 May 2012 Biotech-Kosmetik salonfähig machen Gentechnik gegen den molekularen Prozess der Hautalterung?
Europäische Diskussionsplattform zur Waldpolitik gegründet "ThinkForest" soll Politik und Wissenschaft zusammenbringen
14 May 2012 Vertichem Corporation to aquire Thesis Chemistry to augment biorefining capabilities and expan product portfolio Agreement aims at maximum utilisation of biomass and processing of lignin in high-quality products
DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products Partners with Bio-Botanica® Inc. ZeaBasicsTM botanical extracts made with Zemea® Propanediol
UK well positioned to lead the world on Algal Sustainability A new report by bioeconomy consultants NNFCC says that the UK can be an international leader in algal sustainability
Kunststoffverpackungen gefragter denn je Umsatz der Kunststoffverpackungsindustrie steigt um 9 Prozent
Biogas und Nachhaltigkeit Ein Balanceakt zwischen nachhaltiger Energieversorgung, wirkungsvollen Umwelt- und Naturschutz und Interessen der Landwirte
11 May 2012 NautaDutilh and Niaba publish report on market developments in the Dutch biotechnology industry A report on the major trends, developments, optimism and concern in the sector
10 May 2012 Bioplastics Research Has Environmental Positives Soybeans are used in plastics as a substitute for oil
Developing Corn Stover as the Next Agricultural Commodity DuPont creates a new feedstock supply chain for cellulosic ethanol through a project in Iowa