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Map of European Biorefineries
Cologne-based nova-Institute conducted a comprehensive survey of all European biorefineries in summer 2017. The project was done on behalf of the Bio-based Industries Consortium (BIC). For this purpose, a large number of sources were evaluated and an online survey was carried out, during which biorefineries could register themselves. Eventually, 224 biorefineries were identified and mapped … Continue reading
FOLLOW ME ON THESE SPACEEuropean biocomposites reached 410 kt in 2017
Here’s a press release from Nova Institute on European Biocomposites. The biocomposite production in Europe is estimated by nova experts to amount to 410,000 tonnes in 2017. Over 30 compound companies produce and trade 80,000 tonnes of granulate with wood and natural fibres in Europe. In addition to the common petrochemical plastics PE, PP, TPE … Continue reading
FOLLOW ME ON THESE SPACEProtected: Weekly News Roundup: 28 November
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FOLLOW ME ON THESE SPACEBiofuture Platform launched
Ministers and high-level representatives of Argentina, Brazil, Canada, China, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, India, Indonesia, Italy, Morocco, Mozambique, Netherlands, Paraguay, Philippines, Sweden, United Kingdom, and Uruguay gathered together on November 16, 2017, in Bonn, Germany, and have decided to join efforts in a new government-led, multi-stakeholder Biofuture Platform designed to promote international coordination on advanced … Continue reading
FOLLOW ME ON THESE SPACEBraskem, Topsoe to build a demo bio-MEG plant
Happy Thanksgiving to those who celebrate here in the USA! I still have more ‘catching up’ posts and this one has already been announced back in July during the BIO World Congress but I guess the press statement (delivered by our friends from Sustainability Consult) just made it official. Braskem has signed a partnership with … Continue reading
FOLLOW ME ON THESE SPACEGenomatica releases 4th Renewable Chemicals Survey
Genomatica just finished its survey of the mainstream chemical industry, in partnership with ICIS Chemical Business. One of the key themes in the survey, according to the company, is that there is still big optimism for renewables where 71% of the people surveyed believe that renewable chemicals will be in common use within five years. … Continue reading
FOLLOW ME ON THESE SPACEOxodegradable ban initiatives
Dear readers, My apologies for a very long hiatus in blogging. Unfortunately my struggle with health issues still continues and everybody tells me health comes first. However, it is hard to stay away from blogging. Here’s a report that I received late last month regarding oxodegradable plastics. A recently released statement from members of the … Continue reading
FOLLOW ME ON THESE SPACEProtected: Weekly News Roundup: 20 November
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