3 May 201318 January 2018 Innovation Prize for “Biomaterial of the Year 2013” awarded to PHA producer Newlight Technologies (USA) at the Cologne International Conference 2013 on Industrial Biotechnology and Bio-based Plastics & Composites Bio-based materials sector is playing a major role in growth of the bio-based economy
Beyond borders: matters of evidence, biotechnology report 2013 Biotech industry has "implementation gap” around demonstrating the value of products under development
Bioökonomierat: Mutiger auf biobasierte Wirtschaft setzen Eckpunkte-Papier beleuchtet etliche Themenfelder, in welchen noch Handlungsbedarf besteht
Polen 2012 Deutschlands größter Lieferant von Rohholz Deutlich mehr Kubikmeter importiert als exportiert - Haupt-Exportpartner ist Österreich
Innovationspreis “Biowerkstoff des Jahres 2013” auf dem Kölner Biowerkstoff-Kongress ging an PHA-Produzenten Newlight Technologies (USA) Bio-basierte Ökonomie und stoffliche Nutzung nachwachsender Rohstoffe gewinnen zunehmend an Bedeutung
2 May 2013 EuropaBio and Smithers Rapra unveil highly-anticipated agenda for the EFIB from 1-2 October 2013 taking place in the heart of Brussels at SQUARE Organisers have responded to the success of 2012's event by announcing plans to deliver the biggest and most ambitious congress in the sector to date
Coupons worth €10,000 each to help SME’s unlock potential of bio-based technologies New €6.2 million project to support the development of the bio-based economy in North West Europe
Nofima: From skin lotion to environmental packaging Eco-friendly packaging using chitosan from shrimp shells
DuPont wins Bioeconomy Leadership Award Inaugural award honors pioneering work in advancing renewable fuels and chemicals
Fraunhofer IBP: Mit Rohrkolben dämmen Magnesitgebundene Dämmplatte aus Typha bietet guten Brand-, Schall- und Wärmeschutz
1 May 2013 Value-added producer grants support local producers, biobased initiatives Michigan Receives Four Grants Totaling $1.2 Million
New plant protein discoveries could ease global food and fuel demands Understanding the biology of plant transporters could improve varieties for edibles and energy use
30 April 2013 Glycerol-Based Catalysts Win 2013 Glycerine Innovation Award Turning green: glycerine use in manufacturing can lead to cleaner industrial processes, less pollution
Cereplast Announces New Bioplastic Resin Grade With 51% Algae Biomass Subsidiary Algaeplast will continue the research for all algae grades
Metso-supplied world’s first commercial LignoBoost plant successfully starts up at Domtar in the USA Large quantities and high quality availability to develop the future lignin market for the industry
Cartridge World: Eco-friendly car wrap unveiled New 3M films include bio-based manufacturing materials and exclude certain harmful chemicals
Gevo awarded foundational patent for commercially viable isobutanol production "Prospective producers of isobutanol cannot achieve commercially viable production without access to our '374 Patent."
Biobased chemicals: the convergence of green chemistry with industrial biotechnology Europe's production driven by need to improve competitiveness of the chemicals industry
29 April 2013 The Global Market for Nanocellulose to 2017 Updated 2013 Report analyzes market potential of microfibrillated cellulose
RUB-Forscher erklärt mysteriösen Katalysator Wie winzige Goldpartikel bei der Produktion von Kunststoffbausteinen helfen
27 April 201318 January 2018 PoliKompleks invests 30 million euros to construct a bioplastics plant in Russia Biochemical cluster to become a focus for future economic growth in the region
26 April 2013 Green Dot Terratek® bioplastic to be featured by Material ConneXion at Luxe Pack and the ICFF Sustainable solution for high quality packaging applications that can protect products and the planet
BRAIN als “Hidden Champion 2013” ausgezeichnet Renommierter Wirtschaftspreis für nachhaltiges Geschäftsmodell mit unendlichem Wachstumspotenzial
BIO 2013: Geschrumpfte Mega-Messe in Chicago Drittstärkste "Landsmannschaft" Deutschland in Gesundheitswirtschaft und Bioökonomie stark vertreten
25 April 2013 Toray succeeds in production of bio-based PBT and part samples Genomatica’s bio-based process technology for successful commercial-scale production
Sulzer Has Been Awarded a Contract for a High Performance Biopolymer Production Plant in Asia Technology and pilot facilities to support customers in the development of innovative solutions
Solvay integrates its PA6.10 production line in Lyon New resin is confirmed that 62.5% of its carbon is from a renewable source
Arkema launches the Rilsan® T, a new range of biosourced polyamides Company optimizing unique products manufactured from renewable resources
EarthFirst PLA film material capsules adorn wine bottles Trinity Oaks begins using compostable wine bottle capsules made from renewable materials
Sulzer erhält Auftrag für eine Produktionsanlage für Hochleistungsbiopolymere in Asien Wichtiger Auftrag für PLA-Produktionsanlage im Industriemaßstab
24 April 2013 Rennovia launches Hexamethylenediamine as next product, enabling 100% bio-based nylon-6,6 Demonstrates production of both adipic acid (AA) and hexamethylenediamine (HMD) using proprietary catalytic process technologies
Recipe for Low-Cost, Biomass-Derived Catalyst for Hydrogen Production Promising results are a step toward a range of renewable energy strategies fueled by Nature
KBBPPS project concludes successful first advisory workshop Bio-based product standards need to go beyond Europe
VTT involved in developing cellulose-based ethanol production in Brazil Second with first generation ethanol production to get integrated with electricity production
Ernst & Young veröffentlicht globalen Biotechnologie-Report 2013 USA und Europa im Vergleich - Umfrage bei 62 Biotech-Unternehmen
Startschuss für neue Speerspitze der Plastikindustrie gefallen Fraunhofer IAP gründet neue Projektgruppe für Biopolymerverarbeitung in der Lausitz
23 April 2013 Biodegradable food packaging material created in the Philippines Development of bioplastic compounds for packaging made from locally available materials
Cardia and University of Sydney explore PPC applications Research agreement for the development of biodegradable PPC and starch blending-TPS for packaging
80% of Consumers Want to Buy “Green” Products Roundtable Discussion was Moderated by Brent Erickson, Consulting Editor of Industrial Biotechnology
New ‘green’ method to help upgrade biomass waste into valuable chemicals Wisconsin researchers to use selective catalysts separating lignin by oxidation
CO<sub>2</sub> – vom Abfallstoff zum Wertstoff Nachwuchswissenschaftler vom LIKAT Rostock erhalten 2 Mio. Euro, um Nutzbarmachung des Klimakillers CO2 als Rohstoff zu erkunden
22 April 2013 Biotechnology helps meet consumer demand for earth-friendly products Increased consumer awareness of sustainable products and chemicals supporting growth of industrial scales
DSM announces June opening of new cGMP biopharmaceutical manufacturing operation in Brisbane, Australia Consolidation of the Asia-Pacific region through strategic development in the biopharmaceutical industry
Consumer pressure and legislation increasing demand for biodegradable plastics by nearly 15 percent annually during 2012 to 2017 in North America, Europe and Asia, says IHS study Europe continues to be largest consuming region for biodegradable polymers, with more than half of global total
Plandai Biotechnology, Inc. enters into license agreement with Phyto Nutricare to develop nutraceutical products Made from living plant material - Phytofare™production starts in a multi-billion dollar industry
Penford teams up with Elmer’s® to develop New School Glue Naturals™ PenFlex™ technology working with 99 percent natural ingredients from renewable plant-based resources
BabyGanics® promote the new Rear Gear™ disposable diapers Ultra Absorbent Diaper line is sold exclusively at Babies"R"Us locations nationwide
North Carolina A&T State University crowned Champion in $100,000 ACC Clean Energy Challenge Runner-Up Clemson Wins $5,000 in DOE Competition
Schön und wertvoll zugleich: Arzneipflanzen auf der internationalen Gartenschau in Hamburg Sonderausstellung "Kräuter und Extrakte – Pflanzenwirkstoffe im Alltag" zeigt erstaunliche Potenziale heimischer Pflanzen