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title: 2023 bioplastics in review, biofuel standards for 2024 and biobased fur alternatives
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This week's news, insights and inspiration for the global bioeconomy community

| View in browser Happy new year from the World Bio Market family! It's good to be back.   We're kicking off the 2024 newsletter season with a strong feature story; reviewing some of the most timely and intriguing new sustainable materials that attracted financing in 2023.   In our newsroom we welcome the fresh year with a little bit of everything in the bio world; investments, tech, business and regulation.   Have a great year filled with bio-blessings! FEATURE STORY The return of bioplastics in 2023 2022 was the year of vegan and renewable textiles - the biobased segment that received among the highest financing rounds of the year. In 2023, things shifted somewhat, with a swing back to packaging and bioplastics. The VC world has been embracing a new generation of substitutes that aims to address the environmental problems posed by earlier biobased plastics.  >> Read the article Back to the Future Series 23, Episode 20 A presentation by Jan Weernink, Global Marketing Director BioSolutions, ADM at World Bio Markets 2023.   View slides NEWSROOM Pigeon & LyondellBasell make nursery sustainable with bio-circular plastic The use of CirculenRenew PP, derived from a bio-based feedstock including bio-based wastes and residual oils, results in a 70% lower product carbon footprint compared to fossil-based PP over the life cycle. >> Read more NEWSROOM South Korea to set biofuel standards The standards will be developed based on empirical results from demonstrations in the aviation and shipping industries in 2024. The country aims to ensure the production of high-quality biofuels that meet regulatory requirements.  >> Read more NEWSROOM BioFluff lands $2.5M for bio-based fur alternatives The biomaterials startup specializing in plant-based fur alternatives also unveiled its inaugural luxury material brand, Savian. It will feature fur, shearling, and fleece-like fabrics made from plant fibers utilizing BioFluff’s proprietary tech. >> Read more NEWSROOM GreenLab & Ginkgo design enzyme to dissolve ‘forever chemicals’ Plant-biotech company GreenLab has developed a proprietary technology that enables proteins and enzymes to be grown within corn kernels. Ginkgo is offering their services to help mitigate research and development risks for GreenLab. >> Read more NEWSROOM Samyang Innochem secures ISCC Plus Certification for sustainable biomaterial Isosorbide The chemical subsidiary of Samyang Group has acquired international certification for its white bio material, Isosorbide, a material derived from 100% biomass. It is chemically processed from starch extracted from plant resources such as corn. >> Read more READS OF THE WEEK France mandates separating food waste for the environment Biofuel is good, but could it be great? Understanding digestate: the bounty from anaerobic digestion Driving the commercialisation of the bioeconomy 1-2-1 MEETINGS \| CONFERENCE \| NETWORKING Find out more here Get in touch with the team to explore collaborative opportunities Get in Touch Follow us on social media You are receiving this newsletter because you have subscribed, are a customer or have shown an interest in World Bio Market Insights services. World Bio Market Insights is owned by World Bio Markets Ltd. If somebody forwarded you this then please sign up here Owned and operated by World Bio Markets Ltd, 3rd Floor, Hathaway House, Popes Drive, Finchley, London N3 1QF, United Kingdom Unsubscribe Manage preferences |
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