Ten Ways Biotechnology Makes the World More Sustainable
As climate change looms over our future, many industries are turning to biotechnology for solutions…
03/05/2021 - 7 minutes
Bioplastics
Is New Enzyme Technology Key to Solving Society’s Plastic Problem?
A new type of enzyme developed by the French company Carbios can break down more…
17/04/2020 - 4 minutes
European Biotech’s Top News in 2019
With the year coming to a close, it’s time to review the most important biotech…
30/12/2019 - 10 minutes
Bioplastics Consortium Granted €25M EU Funding
The PEFerence consortium, coordinated by Avantium Renewable Polymers, has received reconfirmation of a €25M Horizon…
29/11/2019 - 3 minutes
Avantium Builds 10-Ton Demonstration Plant to Produce Bioplastics
The Dutch bioplastics company Avantium has opened a demonstration plant capable of producing 10 tons…
07/11/2019 - 2 minutes
Carbios Raises €14.5M to Build Plant to Make 100% Recycled Plastic
The French bioplastics biotech Carbios has raised €14.5M through a placing of shares in order…
26/06/2019 - 2 minutes
Nestlé and Pepsi Invest in French Plastic Recycling Biotechnology
The food companies Nestlé Waters, Pepsi and Suntory Beverage & Food Europe have joined an…
29/04/2019 - 3 minutes
Carbios Creates First 100% Recycled Plastic Bottles With Enzymes
French biotech Carbios has managed to create plastic bottles from 100% recycled plastic using its…
27/02/2019 - 2 minutes
Novozymes Signs Deal to Develop Biodegradable Plastics
The Danish enzyme manufacturer Novozymes has launched a joint development collaboration with the French biotech…
31/01/2019 - 2 minutes
Biotech Partnership Raises €7.5M to Recycle Plastics With Enzymes
The French biotechs Carbios and Toulouse White Biotechnology have been awarded €7.5M to industrialize their…
18/01/2019 - 2 minutes
Life in Bioplastic, it’s More Fantastic
Plastic is the staple material of modern life, and a sustainable future will need bioplastics.…
14/01/2019 - 10 minutes
Plastic Type Key to Eco-Friendly Breakdown by Soil Microbes
Swiss research shows that bacteria and fungi in the soil are able to comprehensively break…
26/07/2018 - 3 minutes
