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title: EU's blue bioeconomy, turning dairy into bioplastics, bio-nylons, biobased printing and the scaling up journey
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This week's news, insights and inspiration for the global bioeconomy community

| View in browser Happy back-to-office week, everyone!   We hope you had a fantastic time over the Holiday period and are coming back fully recharged and more inspired than ever to drive the bio-revolution.   Our second feature story of the year will keep you on your toes, as we discuss EU’s policies around the #blueeconomy and the hurdles it faces.   Our newsroom brings the latest in #investments for alt-protein, the possibilities of turning lactose into #bioplastics, and what the future could hold when printing fully with #biobased materials.   Enjoy! FEATURE STORY Can Europe’s blue bioeconomy live up to its promises? Materials and chemicals made from marine organisms remain a very minor part of the European bioeconomy - only 35 biorefineries located in Europe use marine feedstock, with 51% in commercial operation, 31% in pilot phase, and 17% for R&D. Still, the blue bioeconomy research attracted 800 million euros from the EU in the three years up to 2022.  >> Read the article Back to the Future Series 23, Episode 21 A panel discussion hosted by Duncan Macleod, Adviser of C-Associates featuring CENER, Alfa Laval, adidas, and Caffe Inc. NEWSROOM Umami United raises $9M for biobased alt egg The company’s plant-based eggs are designed to mimic the texture, taste, and nutritional value of traditional chicken eggs while being entirely vegan and free from common allergens such as soy and gluten. >> Read more NEWSROOM Research in USA shows possibility of turning dairy into bioplastics The effort involves utilizing dairy waste, specifically lactose, a type of sugar produced by the dairy industry as a byproduct. Lactose is composed of saccharides, which have the right chemistry to form bioplastics. >> Read more NEWSROOM UAE joins biofuel revolution as Vitol delivers green fuel option These biofuels have the potential to actively decrease a vessel’s Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) and can be counted as having zero CO2 emissions once shipping joins the European Union’s Emissions Trading System (ETS) in 2024. >> Read more NEWSROOM Toray and Porter™ unveil groundbreaking initiative with bio-nylon fiber The Ecodear N510 fiber is composed of 100% biobased synthetic polymers, meeting the standards set by ISO 16620-1:2015 for the biobased content of plastics. >> Read more NEWSROOM Biobased printing inks underway in Germany Bio-based cellulose fibers from wood get a vibrant makeover with plant pigments, while biodegradable polysaccharides replace microplastic-laden binders in textile and paper printing.  >> Read more READS OF THE WEEK Washington to launch rulemaking to incorporate SAF provisions into CFS regulations How AI & robotics will enable circularity goals Slovakia is home to the world’s first road made from cigarette butts 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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