04.05.2017 News
Food Plants Agriculture sciences
“LivingLand” initiative closes with great support
More than 250,000 Europeans voiced their support for a change in the agriculture industry towards sustainable farming policies across Europe.
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05.05.2017 News
Automobile unspecific Energy technologies
Bioethanol increases market shares
The consumption of bioethanol as part of the petrol market has increased slightly in Germany. In 2016 1.2 million tonnes of bio-based ethanol has been added to fuels.
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ISOE/ PlastX/ Carolin Völker
Researcher Profile
unspecific unspecific Biodiversity
What plastic does to our waters
What are the effects of plastic waste on ecosystems? That is the question that biologist Carolin Völker and her colleague Johanna Kramm are trying to answer with their projects in their junior research group ‘PlastX’.
10.05.2017 News
Chemistry Microorganisms Environmental technology
Groundbreaking microplastic paper retracted
A body of research has shown the negative consequences of microplastics for aqueous life. Now, a seminal paper that had demonstrated behavioural changes in fish was retracted.
10.05.2017 News
Food Plants Agriculture sciences
Global cultivation of GMO is growing
The global cultivation area of GMO crops is growing, but Europe and especially Germany remain sceptical regarding the usage of GMOs.
10.04.2017 Studies and statistics
Consumables Plants unspecific
Biopolymers (2017) – Facts and Statistics
The study published by the Institute for Bioplastics and Bio-Compounds (IfBB) provides a comprehensive overview of current developments in the bioplastics sector.
17.05.2017 News
unspecific Microorganisms Biotechnology/Systems biology
Lotus effect copied by bacterial biofilms
Since they are often water-repellent, removing bacterial biofilms is very difficult. Munich-based researchers found out how these biofilms repel water by mimicking plants.
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18.05.2017 Interview
Food Microorganisms Agriculture sciences
A smart app as a doctor for plants
‘Plantix’ developed by Simone Strey is an award-winning app that uses images to identify plant diseases and to provide tips on countermeasures.
18.05.2017 News
Food Plants Agriculture sciences
Bayer is funding sustainable farming
As part of their initiative Bayer ForwardFarming the pharma company is now funding their fifth sustainable farm – this time in the Netherlands.
19.05.2017 News
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Halle: Focus on circular bioeconomy
The sixth International Bioeconomy Conference in Halle put a spotlight on novel innovations for a bio-based economy. This year's partner country was France.
23.05.2017 News
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Clariant to merge with Huntsman
A billion-dollar merger is occuring in the chemical sector: Clariant is planning to merge with US company Huntsman. Their headquarters will be in Switzerland.
23.05.2017 News
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Upcycling startup receives Innovation Award
The Hamburg-based startup Bio-lutions uses fibres from agricultural plant waste to manufacture packaging materials. They won the award at a conference on bio-based materials in Cologne.
26.05.2017 News
Food Plants Agriculture sciences
High-tech herbs for your kitchen
Growing fresh herbs in a smart greenhouse in your kitchen: Munich-based startup Agrilution receives millions from investors Osram and Tengelmann.
31.05.2017 News
Food Plants Agriculture sciences
Global Soil Week: Focus on fertile ground
The role of soils within the context of the Sustainable Development Goals was discussed during the Global Soil Week. Roughly 300 experts met in Berlin for this conference.
30.05.2017 News
Consumables Waste Social sciences
Reusable designer bags to combat plastic waste
A recycled bag produced in a marine animal design: Therewith a german-indonesian researcher initiative aims to fight against plastic waste. Now they started a crowdfunding campaign.
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Researcher Profile
Food Plants Agriculture sciences
Farming in the digital age
The Brandenburg farmer Robert Hagemann always has his office with him, albeit on his smartphone. These and other digital assistants facilitate his work out in the fields, in the stables or at the biogas plant.
31.05.2017 News
Agriculture and forestry Animals Biodiversity
DNA make-up determines behaviour of bees
Researchers at Hohenheim University deciphered the origin of differing behaviours between honey bees. Specific chromosomal structures define how they experience their surroundings.
01.06.2017 News
Food unspecific unspecific
Green Awards for turning old bread into plastic bags
The annual EU Green Week 2017 hosted the Green Awards in Brussels. Innovations that turn bakery waste into biofilms and separate salt from water were awarded.
07.06.2017 News
Food Animals Biodiversity
Size-selective fishing shapes evolution
Size-selective fishing influences genetic traits of fishes within only a few generations. This is the result of a long-term experiment of German und Finish evolutionary biologists.
08.06.2017 News
Food Plants Agriculture sciences
Sugar beet: Danish relatives deliver resistance gene
The viral disease rhizomania is a severe sugar beet pest. In Danish relatives of beets researchers have identified a powerful resistance gene.
09.06.2017 News
Energy Waste Energy technologies
Biocoal from organic waste as energy source
German engineers transform biowaste into high quality biocoal. In a second step syngas is generated to produce electricity.
13.06.2017 News
unspecific Plants Biodiversity
New naming regulations for revived mammoth
Advances in biotechnology have paved the way for resurrection biology. But naming the “new-old” species might be tricky according to German law experts.
14.06.2017 News
Agriculture and forestry Plants Biodiversity
Biodiversity in Brazilian rainforests
Brazilian scientist Marcelo Tabarelli received the Humboldt Research Award by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation. He investigates how mankind affects biodiversity in rainforests.
15.06.2017 News
Chemistry Plants Biotechnology/Systems biology
Unbreakable material made of biopolymers
Evonik and the Taiwanese company Sungo team up to create a drinking bottle made from more than 50 percent renewable raw materials, such as palm kernel and coconut oil.
20.06.2017 News
unspecific Plants Biotechnology/Systems biology
Visualising DNA sections in living plant cells
Plant molecular biolologists from Gatersleben and Kaiserslautern use the CRISPR-Cas system to visualise genomic sections and to decipher their functions.
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21.06.2017 Interview
Food Plants Nutritional sciences
Making dumplings from leftover bread
The jars of dumplings made by start-up ‘Knödelkult’ in Constance are manufactured using old and unsold bread. Managing director Janine Trappe and her team have already rescued more than 1,700 loaves of bread that were destined for the rubbish bins.
21.06.2017 Success story
Pharmaceutical industry Microorganisms Biotechnology/Systems biology
Innovative culture media for cell factories
Xell AG in Bielefeld develops specific culture media for use in cell cultures. Because inside a bioreactor, each cell type requires a distinct working environment, necessitating the use of carefully designed media.
22.06.2017 News
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Pure biodiesel suitable for engines
Researchers from Kaiserslautern, Bochum, and Rostock modified biodiesel. The new product can now be used for conventional engines without further dilution.
23.06.2017 News
Food Animals Agriculture sciences
Scientists and anglers in the same boat
A participatory ecological experiment involving anglers and scientists has resulted in a more sustainable management of freshwater fisheries ressources.
28.06.2017 News
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Bio-based industries alliance updates strategy
The updated roadmap of the European Bio-based Industries Consortium (BIC) includes new sectors and focuses on multi-value-chain approaches.
24.08.2017 News
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Circular economy: digitalisation could close loops
Circular economy in Germany is not living up to its potential according to an analysis published by the Wuppertal Institute.
25.08.2017 News
Food unspecific Materials sciences
Awards for sustainable packaging
Among the winners of the German Packaging Awards 2017 are three manufacturers that have developed the best packaging in the category of "sustainability".
25.08.2017 News
Agriculture and forestry Plants Agriculture sciences
Denka buys pharming pioneer Icon Genetics
Japanese company Denka pays €75 million to acquire German plant biotech Icon Genetics. The Halle-based company produces therapeutic proteins in plants.
30.08.2017 News
Agriculture and forestry Plants Agriculture sciences
Sweet potato: complex genome unlocked
Scientists from China and Germany trace the origin of the huge sweet potato genome back to a crossbreeding between two ancestors 50,000 years ago.
31.08.2017 News
Agriculture and forestry Plants Forestry
European Forest Institute opens its doors in Bonn
The new EFI office in Bonn has become operational. Above all experts will focus on the resiliency of European forests and an international knowledge exchange.
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BIOCOM
04.09.2017 Product
Automobile Plants
Engine cover
In October 1997 Mercedes Benz introduced the A-Class to the market. With this first generation of the A-Class, Mercedes pioneered minivans. Further generations and adaptations followed, since 2013, biobased plastics have also been used.
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Bugfoundation
06.10.2017 Product
Food Animals
Burger
It is well known that insects are rich in protein and vitamins. Compared to conventional livestock farming, rearing insects is much more environmentally friendly and they also have a lot to offer in terms of taste.
07.09.2017 News
Construction Fungi Biotechnology/Systems biology
Building blocks made of fungi
KIT researchers are testing fungi roots as an alternative and sustainable building material. They are presenting a “MycoTree“ made of fungi and bamboo at the Biennale in Seoul.
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Guido Ritter/ FH Münster
Researcher Profile
Food unspecific Nutritional sciences
On the appreciation of food
Vast amounts of food never make it to the dinner plate and instead end up in the bin. In Münster, Guido Ritter is committed to ensuring that food is properly valued. Among other things he is developing of new types of packaging that increase the shelf life of products.
15.09.2017 News
Chemistry Plants Agriculture sciences
Role model farming by Bayer
As part of its sustainability initiative “ForwardFarming”, Bayer CropScience opened its second role model farm - this time in Nauen, just outside of Berlin.
14.09.2017 News
Food Animals Nutritional sciences
Insects as an alternative protein source
Insects could offer an alternative protein source for food, feed, or cosmetics. International experts discussed recent trends during the INSECTA conference in Berlin.
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Sabine Schmidt
17.09.2017 Interview
Consumables unspecific Materials sciences
Sustainable clothing for everyone
Sabine Schmidt, CEO of Xaxiraxi, offers sustainable and fashionable clothes for people with skin problems.
20.09.2017 News
Automobile Plants Chemistry
Clariant licenses technology to Enviral
Swiss chemical company Clariant and Slovakian bioethanol specialist Enviral announce first license agreement on Sunliquid Cellulosic Ethanol Technology.
19.09.2017 News
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Bioeconomy conference in Stuttgart
What will the industry of tomorrow look like? 350 experts discussed future directions during the second international bioeconomy conference in Stuttgart.
27.09.2017 News
Automobile Microorganisms Agriculture sciences
Fuel from biowaste and electricity
Leipzig-based researchers have shown that the combination of microbial and electrochemical conversion of biomass can yield valuable products such as fuel.
27.09.2017 News
Food Plants Agriculture sciences
Algae bind carbon with liquid compartment
Algae fix carbon dioxide more efficiently than land plants. An international research team deciphered the surprisingly liquid mechanisms behind it.
17.02.2017 News
Food Plants Agriculture sciences
Calls for more research into organic farming
Organic farming is booming, yet there is still too little applied research being performed in this area, criticise experts. That will soon change.
28.02.2017 Success story
Chemistry Animals Biotechnology/Systems biology
Using chitin to strengthen textiles
The research cooperation “ChitoTex” is developing a procedure to utilize the black soldier fly Hermetia illucens as a sustainable source for chitin, which can be used to coat textile fibers.
01.03.2017 News
Automobile Microorganisms Biodiversity
Mapping ocean floors in 3D
The muli-million-dollar global XPRIZE competition to explore and map the ocean floors has reached its semi-finals. Still on board is the German team "Arggonauts".
03.03.2017 News
Chemistry Animals Biotechnology/Systems biology
Mussels as blueprint for green chemistry
Mussels could serve as a blueprint for the environmentally friendly production of complex polymers. Max-Planck researchers in Potsdam deciphered the intricate process.
06.03.2017 News
Food Plants Agriculture sciences
SDG-Graduate school kicks off
The German University of Hohenheim and the Ethiopian university Hawassa received 2 million euros in funding to start their SDG graduate school program investigating food security.
07.03.2017 Studies and statistics
Energy Plants Agriculture sciences
BDBe (2017): High acceptance for biofuels made from field crops
A survey carried out by the Federal Association of the German Bioethanol Industry (BDBe) highlights the positive attitude of consumers towards the use of biofuels from field crops.
08.03.2017 News
Construction Microorganisms Biotechnology/Systems biology
Mining copper with microbes
So far the processing of copper ores requires the application of toxic chemicals. A new Chilean-German research project aims at an eco-friendly product from marine bacteria.
10.03.2017 News
Agriculture and forestry Animals Agriculture sciences
Remote-controlled feeding tools
Digital tools are gaining momentum among farmers. With its smart feeding software for dairy cows the start-up "fodjan" has attracted new investors.
14.03.2017 News
Chemistry unspecific Chemistry
Leaving “ZeroTrace“ of micro pollutants
Removing micro pollutants from sewage is commonly done via activated charcoal, which consists of fossil mineral coal. Fraunhofer researchers aim to replace coal with renewable resources.
14.03.2017 News
Food Animals Nutritional sciences
Marine algae to provide omega-3 fatty acids
The companies DSM and Evonik founded new joint venture "Veramaris" to produce omega-3 fatty acids from marine algae. Salmon farms will benefit from the new source of essential fatty acids.
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TU Berlin/Pressestelle/Philipp Arnoldt
Researcher Profile
Food Plants Agriculture sciences
Mediator between nature and technology
Putting technology in the service of nature has become a life’s mission for Cornelia Weltzien. As an agricultural engineer, she is working to utilise the full spectrum of technologies in new and complex systems that are aimed at conserving soil and facilitating the work of farmers.
15.03.2017 News
Chemistry Microorganisms Biotechnology/Systems biology
Using sugar to vaccinate against pneumonia
Pneumococci can cause severe pulmonary and inflammatory infections. Max Planck researchers identified a successful vaccine consisting of only three adjoined sugars.
20.03.2017 News
Agriculture and forestry Animals Agriculture sciences
A fitness collar for dairy cows
The start-up InnoCow is presenting a new diagnostic tool for dairy cows at the CeBIT. It provides farmers with information about the health and impending heat of their cows.
22.03.2017 Success story
Consumables unspecific ICT
Testing bioplastics for 3D printing
The BioFabNet focussed on developing communication strategies for 3D printing in order to generate public awareness for biobased materials and the possibilities of bioeconomy.