! FREI Bio-based polymers - Production capacity will triple from 3.5 million tonnes in 2011 to nearly 12 million tonnes in 2020 [2013-03-07]

Bio-based drop-in PET and PE/PP polymers and the new polymers PLA and PHA show the fastest rates of market growth. The lion’s share of capital investment is expected to take place in Asia and South America

Novozymes develops fungus to produce biochemicals [2012-08-16]

Robust microorganism enables efficient production of biobased malic acid and derivates from renewable raw materials instead of oil

Die kommende Revolution: CO₂ zusammen mit erneuerbaren Energien können als Quelle für Treibstoffe, Chemikalien und Kunststoffe dienen [2012-08-15]

Chemische Industrie und Solar-Industrie sind Partner bei der Entwicklung künstlicher Blätter, um nachhaltigen Kohlenstoff ohne Biomasse zu nutzen

The next revolution: CO₂ plus renewable energy can serve as a feedstock for fuels, chemicals and plastics [2012-08-15]

Chemical industry and solar industry are partners to develop artificial leaves to produce sustainable carbon without using biomass

No strings attached: Rayon fiber reinforced bio-based polyamides offer high bio-content and a good reinforcement potential [2012-08-14]

Evonik's innovative combination of viscose fibers and polymer matrix offers a significantly improved carbon balance

Transparency Market Research: Synthetic and Bio-Based Biodegradable Plastics Market is Expected to Reach USD 7.8 Billion Globally in 2018 [2012-08-14]

Report provides in-depth analysis of product manufacturers, trend analysis by segments and demand by geography

FTD: Der Siegeszug von Bioplastik [2012-08-13]

Für Biokunststoff hat sich ein Riesenmarkt entwickelt. Das lockt inzwischen Großkonzerne wie Cargill oder Total an

Green Matter: Can bioplastics take the heat? Record U.S. drought revives food vs. fuel debate [2012-08-10]

USDA declared 1496 counties across 33 states as natural disaster areas

Finnish study highlights new plant packaging [2012-08-09]

Sustainable food-packaging materials based on future biorefinery products: Xylans and mannans

Georgia company commercializing algae-based 'green' plastics [2012-08-09]

Algix LLC is currently pursuing commercial applications that can accommodate the material’s unique qualities

Solegear Completes Series A Financing Led by Yaletown Venture Partners [2012-08-09]

Bioplastic-technology group sets important step towards industry leaders

The Biobased A-List: RheVision bio fiber reinforced polypropylene [2012-08-09]

Polypropylene, it’s in everything from packaging to money

Stabenow, Vilsack tour biobased manufacturing facilities [2012-08-08]

More than 3,000 U.S.-companies are producing more than 25,000 biobased products made from renewable sources

The Biobased A-List: The pursuit of high-performance, parity-cost renewable tires [2012-08-08]

Solutions at hand: Goodyear, United Soybean Board and Biolsoprene

FREI Biokunststoff PLA auf Wachstumskurs: Bis 2020 werden über 800.000 t Produktionskapazität erwartet [2012-08-07]

nova-Institut veröffentlicht erste Zwischenergebnisse aus Multi-Client-Marktstudie zum weltweiten Biokunststoff-Markt

FREI Growth in PLA bioplastics: a production capacity of over 800,000 tonnes expected by 2020 [2012-08-07]

nova-Institute publishes the first results of a multi-client market survey of the international bioplastics market

TU Graz: Plastik aus Schlachtabfällen [2012-08-07]

Biologisch abbaubarer Kunststoff aus Tierfetten soll Abhängigkeit vom Erdöl reduzieren

Seaweed could be used in future bioplastics, say researchers [2012-08-07]

Technology routes for the production of seaweed based bioplastic are still to be explored

Have You Driven a Ford…lately? (The biobased edition.) [2012-08-07]

"You and I will see the day when auto bodies will be grown down on the farm – Henry Ford.”

Die Ikonografie des Klangs – auroona® aus ARBOFORM® [2012-08-02]

ARBOFORM® als Innovation für die Musikinstrumentenbranche - und Werkstoff für Hifi-Lautsprecher auroona® der High-End-Klasse

! Nova explores polymers with CO₂ feedstock [2012-08-02]

Dr. Fabrizio Sibilla talks about CO₂ as raw material and the use of ecological

New hybrid bioplastic developed in India [2012-08-01]

Powdered cellulose from plant fibers such as water hyacinth and jute to reinforce polymers

Initiative HolzProKlima: CO₂ im Holz statt im Boden einlagern [2012-08-01]

Holzprodukte aus heimischer Fertigung verhindern heute schon 8,2 Prozent der deutschen CO₂-Emissionen - 75 Millionen Tonnen pro Jahr

Bioplastics, recyclables surging in everyday products from razors to cars [2012-08-01]

Biobased items on the march, becoming embedded throughout ordinary products

Biorestor by Apache Asphalt & Seal Corp.: improving asphalt lifespan, renewably, affordably [2012-07-31]

The biobased revolution is not only changing road transport fuels – it is transforming the road, too

Automotive giants turn to bioplastics worldwide [2012-07-31]

Manufacturers certainly interested to lightweight and cost-efficient materials those can further reduce the environmental burden

European Bioplastics comments on the study "A Life Cycle Assessment of Oxo-biodegradable, Compostable and Conventional Bags" [2012-07-30]

Position paper critizising Intertek-study about working with incorrect and incomplete assumptions

Metabolix Signs Letter of Intent with Antibióticos for Production of Mirel Biopolymer Resin [2012-07-26]

First step will be to validate the Mirel-technology in the facility of Antibioticos

Evonik and BioAmber Partner on Catalysts for Sustainable Chemicals Made from Bio-Based Succinic Acid [2012-07-24]

Collaboration to produce BDO, THF and GBL for a wide range of applications including polymers, paints, adhesives and solvents

Capitalizing on the biobased boom [2012-07-24]

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 [2012-07-24]

Versalis aims to be first to build commercial plants

Cardia Bioplastics: World first for skin care industry [2012-07-23]

Biodegradable cotton facial wipes - packaging made by Cardia’s renewable and recyclable Biohybrid™ resin

ZDF heute: Biokunststoffe boomen [2012-07-21]

Gut für die Umwelt oder das Gewissen?

Future of plastics discussed at Plasticity Rio [2012-07-20]

Plastics took center stage last month at an international environmental summit

FREI Holzwerkstoff-Pionier Hiendl mit Förderpreis ausgezeichnet [2012-07-20]

Innovative NFC®-Anwendungen präsentierten sich anlässlich des CARMEN-Symposiums "Bausteine der Ressourcen- und Energiewende"

Biokunststoffe 2012: Aus der Nische in den Massenmarkt [2012-07-19]

7. European Bioplastics Konferenz – Programmvorschau

Purac's PLA Offers Wide Opportunities for Durable Applications as Replacement to PS, PP  [2012-07-19]

Purac working towards a sustainable green future with organic PLA article

Der Umwelt zuliebe – Master-PURgreen [2012-07-19]

Masterflex AG stellt TPU-Schlauchkonstruktionen aus 52% nachwachsenden Rohstoffen vor

Aquapharm and c-LEcta to drive forward discovery and commercialisation of marine-derived biocatalysts [2012-07-18]

Partners plan to capitalise identifying new enzymes of marine bacteria to be used as natural substitutes for synthetic catalysts

WPC mit Langzeithaftung [2012-07-18]

Innovent aus Jena untersuchten Langzeit-Lösungen für Bauteilverklebungen

Biofuels patent issued to UW-Stevens Point researchers [2012-07-18]

Experts found economically viable way to use grass, trees or wood waste to make renewable fuels and chemicals

ebm-papst: Umweltfreundliche Ventilatoren aus Biowerkstoff zeigen Markterfolg [2012-07-17]

Umsatzanteil an Energiesparventilatoren mit rund 850 Millionen Euro weiter ausgebaut

Biobased Resins Made from Susterra® Propanediol Adopted by Panasonic Corporation Eco Solutions Company [2012-07-16]

First Time that Biobased Resins Used in Asia Pacific for Wet Area System Materials

As commercialization increases, bioplastics promise to become a more significant feedstock  [2012-07-14]

New bioplastics such as PLAs continue to face challenges and reduce production cost

hte AG and Elevance Renewable Sciences Announce Research Collaboration [2012-07-13]

Companies Collaborate in the Development of Bio-Based Specialty Chemicals

! Nachhaltiges Spielzeug aus nachwachsenden Rohstoffen [2012-07-12]

Playmobil setzt auf PLA-basierte Kunststoffe

! FNR: 3 neue Förderschwerpunkte zu nachwachsenden Rohstoffen [2012-07-12]

Verwertungsstrategien für Biokunststoffe, Biokraftstoffe aus Lignocellulose und biotechnologische Herstellung von flüssigen Kohlenwasserstoffen für den Einsatz als Biokraftstoff

SDK to Start Producing Bio-based Biodegradable Plastic [2012-07-12]

To Be Used for Consumer Goods Packaging Applications in India

Cereplast Enters Into Distribution Agreement With ALBIS PLASTIC GMBH [2012-07-12]

ALBIS PLASTIC to Distribute Cereplast Resins in the United Kingdom and Ireland

The bioeconomy can shape the future of Europe's economic and environmental wealth [2012-07-10]

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 [2012-07-10]

Iowa State University leads eco-research effort to convert the $7.12 billion/year specialty crops industry to biodegradable, non-petroleum based containers

Oakbio Makes Bioplastic at Cement Plant using CO₂ from Flue Gas and Electricity [2012-07-10]

Milestone for cement industry and renewable products

More Japanese firms in green chems [2012-07-10]

Toray, Sojitz, Showa Denko & Co. put of plant-based chemicals

Alliance formed to produce environmentally-friendly packaging [2012-07-09]

Cardia Bioplastics and Alto Packaging have announced a strategic partnership to produce high performance packaging solutions with environmental benefits

Grace and Braskem Sign Catalyst Agreement to Produce Green Chemicals [2012-07-07]

Collaboration is based on carbon sources from renewable agricultural processes

kunststoffland NRW: Neuen Vorstand gewählt [2012-07-06]

nova-Institut GmbH wurde als 100. Vereinsmitglied begrüßt

FREI CO₂-Recycling zu Polymeren und Kraftstoffen  [2012-07-04]

Eine Herausforderung für eine nachhaltige Chemie

FREI Carbon Dioxide as Feedstock for Polymers and Fuels  [2012-07-04]

A challenge for sustainable chemistry

Researchers invited to apply to the Bioindustrial Research and Innovation Funding Program 2012-13 [2012-07-04]

Alberta Innovates Bio Solutions is accepting applications to the new "Bioindustrial Research and Innovation Program 2012-13"

Cardia Bioplastics receives Halal certification [2012-07-02]

Cardia Bioplastics receives Halal certification for its range of Biohybrid™ resins

KraussMaffei Berstorff: Labor-Schaum-Anlage für Fraunhofer ICT [2012-07-02]

Hohe Nachfrage nach Bioschäumen - Composit-Projekte mit Fraunhofer ITC

Bayerisches Landwirtschaftsministerium verleiht Förderpreise [2012-07-01]

Renommierte Preise für Nachwachsende Rohstoffe und Energietechnik

EPI applauds UK study that finds plastic bags unfairly targeted [2012-07-01]

Company's TDPA (Totally Degradable Plastic Additive) using oxo-biodegradable technology to accelerate degradation process up to 10 times faster

Upcoming Freedonia Study: US Bioplastics Market [2012-06-30]

US demand to reach 550 million pounds in 2016 - PLA to remain most commonly used bioplastic

UK compounder goes green with rights to distribute bioplastic resins [2012-06-29]

Albis UK to complete green portfolio with Cereplast resins and the Tecnaro range

Biodegradable toothbrush  [2012-06-27]

The first biodegradable toothbrush is called Monte-Bianco Nature

Bioplastics production to hit million tonnes [2012-06-27]

German nova-institut cited meta-analysis of LCAs and comparison of bio-based polymers at bioplastics conference in the Netherlands

Toray and Gevo Sign Bio-Paraxylene Offtake Agreement for the World's 1st Pilot-scale Fully Renewable, Bio-based Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Production [2012-06-27]

Companies are now able to integrate the supply chain to convert bioPX into bioPET for end users

Global Bio-based Chemicals Market Activity Overview Spreadsheet [2012-06-25]

The overview covers sixty-five companies and forty-eight commodity chemicals

Trockenlufttechnik für Biokunststoffe [2012-06-21]

Koch Technik und Fraunhofer Institut CT entwickeln Petko-Trockenlufttrockner zur sicheren und materialschonenden Trocknung von PET und PLA

Future is seen — wrapped in bioplastics [2012-06-21]

Promoter of ‘green economy’ would like to see industry bag petroleum-based products and use biomaterials instead

Resteverwertung mit Biotechnologie [2012-06-20]

Nebenprodukte optimal nutzen

Folie für den Kompost [2012-06-20]

Prisma Bio 91319 - der neuartige Bio-Kunststoff für die Landwirtschaft und Verpackungsindustrie

Wertstoffe aus CO₂ [2012-06-19]

Bundesforschungsministerium fördert von RWE Power koordinierte Innovationsallianz

Außergewöhnliche Allianzen für eine biobasierte Industrie [2012-06-19]

BMBF fördert wegweisende Vorzeigeprojekte der Bioökonomie

Auf dem Weg in eine biobasierte Wirtschaft  [2012-06-18]

"Roadmap Bioraffinerien" auf Fachmesse ACHEMA vorgestellt

Assobioplastiche: Italien und Thailand kooperieren bei Biokunststoffen [2012-06-18]

MoU als Plattform für hoch entwickeltes technologisches Know-how und Regelung von Zertifizierungssystemen sowie Qualitätsstandards

BASF conducts pilot project to promote composting of organic waste in Pune [2012-06-15]

A green initiative of fully biodegradable plastics to protect of the environment and reduce greenhouse gas emissions

Fahrzeugstrukturen aus Holz für leichtere und umweltfreundlichere Autos [2012-06-14]

Holz aus deutschen Buchenwäldern für neue Konstruktionsverbunde

Fraunhofer IAP: Herausragende Celluloseforschung [2012-06-14]

Prof. Dr. Fink erhält "Anselme Payen Award" der American Chemical Society ACS

Assobioplastiche signs agreement with thai bioplastics industry [2012-06-13]

ASSOCIATIONKey points include know-how sharing, focus on certification systems and joint market development

Sustainable cooperation between Samara surf and Composites Evolution [2012-06-12]

Eco-Friendly Surfboard created from Biotex Flax Fabric and entropy resin

The Bio-Based Revolution - 10,000 ways to replace a barrel of imported oil?  [2012-06-12]

BioBased Digest launches to help sort out the news and products in this fast-growing sector

NatureWorks looks at markets in Asia [2012-06-12]

About market strategies for Asia Pacific and end markets for R-PLA

BioTork announces collaboration with BASF [2012-06-12]

Harnessing the Power of Adaptive Evolution to Further Improve the Efficiency of Metabolic Engineering

Global giants team up in bio-plastic push [2012-06-11]

Coca-Cola, Ford, Heinz, Nike and Procter & Gamble launch new working group to promote adoption of plant-based plastics

! Kohlendioxid Polymere [2012-06-11]

Neuer Kunststoffverbund als Alternative zum Massenkunststoff ABS?

Resysta - Holzersatz mit Reishülsen [2012-06-11]

Neuer Baustoff für Outdoor- und Deckings - dank hervorragender Resistenz gegen Schimmel- oder Pilzbefall

TU Hamburg: Großer Schritt auf dem Weg zu Biokunststoffen [2012-06-08]

Mikroorganismen ersetzen Erdöl

Breites Spektrum für WPC-Produkte [2012-06-08]

"Biobased Materials” sind global im Vormarsch. Gruber Extrusion ist Vorreiter für neue Produktideen im Bereich Wood Plastic Composites (WPC)

Biodegradable plastics in style [2012-06-07]

Gucci develops sustainable soles and sunglasses for this summer

PHBOTTLE: New biodegradable packaging with antioxidant properties [2012-06-07]

Made ​​from the sugars present in the wastewater

Design Chain: Packaging is moving away from oil  [2012-06-06]

More than 25 percent of petroleum-based plastic packaging will be replaced by 2020 in sustainable alternatives, like "non food" sources and meat

Partnerschaft von TECNARO und BRASKEM zur Verwendung von Green PE trägt Früchte [2012-06-05]

Basierend auf dem in 2011 geschlossenen Vertrag entstanden mehrere Serienprodukte aus TECNARO-Compounds mit Green PE von BRASKEM

Successful Partnership between TECNARO and BRASKEM using Green PE  [2012-06-05]

Based on the contract closed in 2011 several TECNARO compounds including Green PE from BRASKEM have been successfully introduced to the market

Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Proposed Designation of Twelve New Biobased Product Categories [2012-06-05]

More than 2,300 Additional Biobased Products to be Eligible for Preferred Federal Purchasing

Purac supports Biobased Kids House with PLA roof insulation  [2012-06-05]

Great post to the educate, promote and inform future generations to renewable organic materials

Braskem forms partnership with Tecnaro to supply green plastic for use in its solutions [2012-06-04]

The supply agreement signed by the companies will expand the portfolio of Green PE applications

Bioplastics Get Trashed in Rhode Island [2012-06-03]

Plant-based PET seems not yet accepted as recyclable by customers at this time.

FREI Conference on Carbon Dioxide as Feedstock for Chemicals and Polymers [2012-06-01]

10th - 11th October 2012, Haus der Technik, Essen (Germany)