Global Biofuels (Bioethanol and Biodiesel) Consumption to Reach 135 Billion Gallons by 2018, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc. [2012-08-13]

"Biofuels (Bioethanol and Biodiesel): A Global Strategic Business Report”

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

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.”

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

Biobased items on the march, becoming embedded throughout ordinary products

Agro2 expands cassava production due to high demand [2012-08-01]

New processing plant to produce 7,000 liters of ethanol, 5 tons of cassava flour per day

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

AutoBio-Verbund entwickelt effizienzsteigernde Technologien für automatisierte Bioprozesse [2012-07-31]

Interdisziplinäre Ansätze zwischen Biotechnologie, Verfahrens- und Elektrotechnik und Informatik sollen Entwicklungszeiten signifikant verkürzen

Öko-Projekt der Bundeswehr - Bakterien verputzen Sprengstoff-Reste [2012-07-30]

Bioplanta entwickelte Verfahren zum schnelleren Abbau toxischer Substanzen nach Sprengungen

Novamont provides London 2012 with compostable packs [2012-07-27]

McDonald’s as Olympics Partner to use Mater-Bi for cutlery, straws, cups and lids

Butalco strengthens its R&D programmes after the successful sale of a technology package [2012-07-27]

Company sold its xylose isomerase technology for the production of isobutanol from lignocellulosic material to a French Company

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

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

Advising USDA on strategic marketing considerations related to the launch of the USDA Certified Biobased label

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

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

BP Biofuels: Europe in danger of falling behind US on advanced biofuels [2012-07-18]

Two fuels and a new sugar-to-diesel product to be trialled in 100 vehicles during the "London 2012 Olympic Games"

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

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

Playmobil setzt auf PLA-basierte Kunststoffe

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

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

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

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

Vegafood: Chitin von Edelkrebsen als Rohstoff gewinnen [2012-07-09]

Nachhaltige Edelkrebszucht am Bodensee soll Chitinforschung im industriellen Maßstab vorantreiben

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

Collaboration is based on carbon sources from renewable agricultural processes

Leuchtende Beispiele aus der Bioenergie-Forschung [2012-07-06]

Deutsche Forschungsorganisationen präsentierten neue biotechnologische Verfahrensgeneration

Significant Potential to boost Global Crop Production  [2012-07-06]

Therefore Bullish Markets are not a Given

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

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

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

BMELV fördert neue Projekte zur Holznutzung im Rahmen europäischer Forschungsnetzwerke [2012-06-28]

Projektverbünde sind Gewinner der gemeinsamen Ausschreibung des ERA-Net Bioenergy und des WoodWisdomNet 2

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

12 hot bio-based technologies worth watching [2012-06-25]

The biobased revolution moves into the commercialization stage

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

Natürlich kleben  [2012-06-21]

Forscher entwickeln Klebstoff auf Basis des nachwachsenden Rohstoff Polymilchsäure

Resteverwertung mit Biotechnologie [2012-06-20]

Nebenprodukte optimal nutzen

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

BMBF fördert wegweisende Vorzeigeprojekte der Bioökonomie

Anwendungsoptionen für Isosorbid-Derivate [2012-06-19]

Aus pflanzlicher Stärke gewonnenes Produkt eignet sich als Ausgangsstoff für Personal und Home Care-Produkte

Gevo Signs Malaysian Collaboration to Produce Cellulosic Isobutanol for SE Asia [2012-06-19]

The Company opts for excellent growth opportunity in Malaysia and the fast-growing SE-Asian chemical market

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

"Roadmap Bioraffinerien" auf Fachmesse ACHEMA vorgestellt

Myriant Receives $25 Million Award Under USDA's Business and Industry (B&I) Loan Guarantee Program to Develop Bio-based Chemicals [2012-06-18]

Construction of Myriant's Bio-Succinic Acid Plant On-Budget and On-Schedule for First Quarter 2013 Commercial Start

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

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

BIOCORE newsletter-Issue 2 - June 2012 [2012-06-10]

A biorefinery concept for the transformation of biomass into 2^nd generation fuels and polymers

DaniMer Scientific Announces Release of Breakthrough Biobased Label Adhesive for PET Industry [2012-06-07]

Leveraging Renewable Chemicals from DuPont Tate&Lyle and Myriant

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

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

UK researchers develop biomass-to-hydrogen systems  [2012-06-04]

Sugary waste providing enables bacteria to produce hydrogen for a range of purposes

! Sanitized: Antimikrobielle Lösung zur verlängerten Nutzungsdauer von biologisch abbaubaren Kunststoffen für den Agrar-Einsatz [2012-06-01]

Modifizierbarer Materialschutz ermöglicht maßgeschneiderte Anwendungen und Erträge

Natürlich kleben - zwei Projekte zu neuen Klebstoffrezepturen auf Basis von nachwachsenden Rohstoffen [2012-06-01]

Unternehmensverbund mit Fraunhofer Umsicht erforscht kompostierbare Hochleistungs-Haftklebstoffe für industrielle Anwendungen

Waschkraft aus Palmkernöl  [2012-05-30]

Verbundprojekt "PolyTe" erforscht Tenside für Haushalt und Kosmetika aus nachwachsenden Rohstoffen

Ingeo products sold in Germany are first to receive dual, complementary third-party sustainability certifications [2012-05-30]

The two certifications in unison ensure sustainable biopolymer feedstock sourcing and provide key supporting validation for brand owners

Virdia opens cellulosic sugar demo plant [2012-05-30]

New Facility to convert cellulosic biomass to high quality fermentable sugars, lignin is operating since late April

Companies are removing oil from their products to cut costs [2012-05-29]

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

Univ of Massachusetts Chemical Engineer develops a bio-based PET low cost process [2012-05-25]

New technology achieves a three times higher amounts of biomass-derived plastic from a ton of biomass

Galactic to develop third generation Lactic acid from Algae with "ECLIPSE" Project [2012-05-25]

'Waste' from the biodiesel process as raw material appears to be high interesting option

Conference looks at green chemistry for polymers [2012-05-25]

Green Polymer Chemistry 2012 in Cologne to present sustainable resource for synthesis of conventional plastics

Gewinner des Umweltschutzes [2012-05-23]

Vereinfachung von Produktionsprozessen durch chemische Zwischenstoffe aus nachwachsenden Rohstoffen

Braskem's Green Plastic to support "Limpa Brasil 2012"  [2012-05-23]

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 [2012-05-23]

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

PLA – a biopolymer with many faces [2012-05-21]

Innovative Views from 2nd PLA World Congress in Munich, Germany, and PLAST2012 in Milan, Italy

Uhde Inventa-Fischer presents new technology for the continuous production of biodegradable polybutylene succinate (PBS) [2012-05-18]

Patented 2-reactor process enables high-quality granulate to be produced

Vertichem Corporation to aquire Thesis Chemistry to augment biorefining capabilities and expan product portfolio [2012-05-14]

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. [2012-05-14]

ZeaBasics^TM botanical extracts made with Zemea® Propanediol

Rewe stoppt die Bio-Tüte  [2012-05-12]

Weiter Wirbel um Biotüten

Biotechnologietage 2012:  [2012-05-11]

Farbenfrohes Familientreffen

Maßgeschneidertes für die Bioökonomie [2012-05-10]

Biogene Inhaltsstoffe als innovative Bausteine der Bioökonomie im Fokus des tiefgreifenden industriellen Wandel

Bioplastics Research Has Environmental Positives [2012-05-10]

Soybeans are used in plastics as a substitute for oil

Starbucks and ConAgra Foods talk packaging sustainability initiatives  [2012-05-10]

Challenges at TAPPI 2012

KIMW: Neues Verbundprojekt - "Einsatz nachhaltiger Materialien"  [2012-05-08]

Überblick über die Einsatzfähigkeit und Optimierungsmöglichkeiten nachhaltiger Werkstoffe

Besser schmieren ohne Öl  [2012-05-08]

Mit BERUFLUID die Wirtschaftlichkeit der gesamten Produktion verbessern

NatureWorks plan expands PLA efforts [2012-05-08]

Growing interest leads to the enlargement of the product strategy by PLA resins

CSM to sell North American, European bakery supply businesses [2012-05-08]

Sale proceeds to be invested in organic growth focused on its lactic-acid range

New Patent for HallGreen Modifiers from HallStar [2012-05-08]

Bio-based polymeric succinate processors to enhance flexibility and pliability of compounds and end products

BioTork and NCERC: Paving the way for economically viable ethanol production from hemicellulose  [2012-05-07]

Using Adaptive Evolution to Optimize the Growth Rate of Yeast Strains Genetically Engineered to Ferment Sugar D-Xylose

FREI New concepts for the sustainable use of wood:  [2012-05-03]

A bio-refinery in the Westerwald?

South Korean chemical companies penetrate into biopolymer market [2012-05-03]

Biopolymers from corns, wheat and sugar cane

World Congress Talks Renewable Chemicals, Honors Steen Riisgaard [2012-05-02]

To get environmentally cleaner products, you start with a cleaner process!

BIO’s World Congress Session:  [2012-05-01]

Building a Biobased Economy

Just in Time for Summer, Biomass Packaging Debuts New, Bio-Based Cold Cup  [2012-04-30]

A sustainable foodservice solution

Bio-based plastics stand up to sustainability scrutiny [2012-04-30]

New study "Sustainability of bio-based plastics: general comparative analysis and recommendations for improvement"

Solvay & CTBE to Develop Routes for Obtaining Molecules from Sugarcane Biomass  [2012-04-30]

A strong commitment to the comprehensive development of bio-based chemistry in Brazil

Sugar acids [2012-04-30]

Building blocks for a bio-based future

Novel materials build completely bio-based and biodegradable packaging  [2012-04-30]

Highly transparent and flexible films prepared from modified hemicelluloses without any additives

Compostable Coffee Packaging Solution  [2012-04-30]

Innovia Films’ NatureFlex™ for social and environmental responsibility

Novel polyesters for hotmelts and adhesives from black liquor [2012-04-30]

GA, LA and 2HBA as the main degradation products of versatile black liquor

Schrauben, die sich auflösen [2012-04-27]

Operationmaterialien aus Milchsäure