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Bioeconomy
Study: EU Bioeconomy worth EUR2 trillion
The EU might be currently facing challenges right now with the Greece debt issue but it is noticeable that this region is upping its ante when it comes to investing in bio-based chemicals with its various public-private R&D and commercialization programs. In a preview from a new study by nova-Institut, it is estimated that the … Continue reading
USDA reports impact of bio-based chemicals to US economy
The US Department of Agriculture’s BioPreferred program released a study on the economic impact analysis of the US bioproducts industry (excluding biofuels or other renewable energy sources). The USDA commissioned the study under the 2014 Federal farm bill. The report was produced by a team led by specialists at Duke and North Carolina State Universities. … Continue reading
VIDEO: Bioplastics and Bioeconomy in Italy
Here is a cute infographic video from Novamont about bioplastics and bioeconomy in Italy. It shows the Italian case study in the promotion of a new model of economic development focused on the creation of integrated supply chains, the start-up of biorefineries and the diffusion of separate waste collection systems connected with the use of … Continue reading
USDA Reports on Bioeconomy
Europe (in my opinion) has been a leader in trying to set up a comprehensive bioeconomy program but the US might be catching up not only because of the country’s biofuel production but given its expanding bio-based chemicals industry. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has recently released a 30+ page report that explores opportunities in the … Continue reading
Collaboration news: MBI, Canada, Europe
MBI (Michigan Biotechnology Institute) has partnered with Sarnia, Ont.-based Bioindustrial Innovation Canada for a collaboration-driven binational agreement designed to expedite development and commercialization of bio-based chemicals and materials. MBI, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Michigan State University (MSU) Foundation, focuses on the development and commercialization of bio-based technologies, many of which have been precipitated … Continue reading