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Weltec BioPower expands plant lineup in Northern Ireland
German biogas specialist WELTEC BIOPOWER is currently building three anaerobic digestion plants in Northern Ireland. All…
EFIB extends abstract submission deadline
The abstract submission deadline for the Industrial Biotech Innovation tracks at EFIB 2018 has been extended…
Sun screen made from biodegradable bioplastics
The Italian manufacturer Bio-on is launching a brand-new line of cosmetic ingredients for sun protection made…
Six candidates nominated for Bio-based Material of the Year 2018 Award
From cashew nut residuals and cellulose fibrils over roof shingle sealer from soy-bean oil up to…
Holland Biotech Pavilion present on WCIB 2018
The BIO World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology (WCIB 2018) has once again been chosen by Topsector…
‘More sustainable biofuels for transport badly needed’
A massive and sustainable scaleup of bioenergy is needed to help combat climate change. That is…
Mutant enzyme ‘eats’ plastic bottles
Scientists have accidentally created a mutant enzyme that breaks down plastic drinks bottles. The breakthrough could…
BBI JU Call for proposals 2018 now open
The Bio-based Industries Joint Undertaking (BBI JU) Call for proposals 2018 is now open. About €…
REFAB call for papers
The conference 'Revolution in Food and Biomass Production' (REFAB) by the German nova Institute will for…
Natural Fibertastic 2018: focus on natural fibers in biocomposites
SMEs from the Biobased Delta make the difference in the biobased economy with innovative fiber technology.…
Biobased industries need more highly educated employees
In the coming years, the business community in Flanders and the Netherlands will require at least…
Ireland wants to be a leader in the bioeconomy
Project Ireland 2040, the Government’s €116 billion development plan for the next decade, highlights the potential…
CO2-impact of measures for the circular economy unclear
The CO2 impact of measures transition teams in The Netherlands propose to make the Dutch economy…
Rotating bicycle bridge to be made of biocomposite and flax fibre
The construction of a movable biocomposite bicycle bridge will start this summer in Ritsumasyl (Fryslan, NL).…
Arcadis to join KLM’s Corporate BioFuel Programme
The Dutch design and consultancy organisation Arcadis announced that it will join the KLM Corporate BioFuel…
Flanders to develop new technology platform for sugar valorisation
Cancellation of the EU Sugar quota, together with the disappearance of export limitations, will generate new…
Electrolux builds bioplastic concept fridge
Electrolux has developed a refrigerator prototype where all the visible plastic parts are made of bioplastics…
Positive image drives premium prices for biobased products
Market analysis shows that a relevant number of customers are willing to pay a GreenPremium price…
Succesful start-up of Total-Corbion PLA pilot plant in Thailand
Total Corbion PLA announces that it has successfully started up its 1 kTpa PLA pilot plant…
EU produces 1.5 bn tons, but is a net importer of biomass
In the European Union, about 1.500 Million tons of dry matter biomass is produced annually and…