UKBioChem10

Bio-based chemicals represent a dynamic area of innovation in the UK, one that can create growth, trade, investment and jobs.

[UKBioChem10 @UKBioChem10]

Introducing... The 10 Green Chemicals that can create growth & long-term business opportunities for the UK and contribute to a #sustainable future. @DefraGovUK

[UKBioChem10 @UKBioChem10]

What do UK businesses need to get bio-based chemicals to their full potential?
1⃣ Technology testing & scale up services
2⃣ Open access piloting & demonstration facilities
3⃣ Technology advances in feedstock pre-treatment
4⃣ Supply of low-cost renewable sugars
#biotech

[UKBioChem10 @UKBioChem10]

What is a bio-based chemical? It's obtained from plant or animal-based feedstocks (i.e sugar, starch, oils...) and #biomass from crops and organic waste.

[Adrian Higson @biobasedchem]

We can't decarbonise the material economy, we need better carbon. Renewable #biobased carbon, recycled in a #CircularEconomy.

[Adrian Higson @biobasedchem]

A #biobased solvent for a range of reactions and applications. Give it a try, go on, you know you want to 😉. #bioeconomy #greenchemistry #chemistry

[UKBioChem10 @UKBioChem10]

Do you think you can have an influence on one or several of these areas? Get in touch now, and let's work together! https://t.co/llxubt5N5M

[UKBioChem10 @UKBioChem10]

How can we ensure to harness the #10GreenChemicals' opportunity to its fullest? We need commitment and action from both government and businesses [A THREAD]

[UKBioChem10 @UKBioChem10]

📊 Incentivise use of #biobased chemicals through policy support to accelerate market uptake (i.e @DefraGovUK's policy to incentivise use of degradable materials for consumer plastic applications).

[UKBioChem10 @UKBioChem10]

A bit lost in all that chemistry? 🧪 Our friends at @ThinkBioplastic have launched #OurPlasticPredicament, a video series specifically aimed at helping you understand the science of #bioplastics! Check out their series https://t.co/se6u1quJIV

[EuropaBio @EuropaBio]

The #bioeconomy is an important source of economic activity and jobs. The possibility of new and more sustainable value chains is leading to increased employment and economic growth. Delivering on #SDG8! https://t.co/WGetlTaENF #SustainableEurope #EU2030 @ECThinkTank @UN_SDG

[UKBioChem10 @UKBioChem10]

This week we're focusing on 2. 2,5-Furandicarboxylic Acid (FDCA), one of the very few bio-derived aromatics. https://t.co/9sZEl8lLgW

[Alder BioInsights @alder_bio]

Have you seen @BioBase4SME's #bioeconomy country fact sheets yet? You can find all of them in the link below ⬇️🌳🌍
https://t.co/qEHgCFoZ2P

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[Circa Group @circagroup]

Our #biobased solvent Cyrene™ is produced through a catalysed hydrogenation from Levoglucosenone, named one of the 10 Green Chemicals for creating business opportunities in the UK @UKBioChem10 @LBNet_NIBB @BBSRC https://t.co/ha6fPDIeBs #bioeconomy #sustainability #greenchem

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Last year @WRAP_UK launched #UKPlasticsPact, stating that at least 70% of plastic packaging must be recycled or composted by 2025. We can't meet this target without widespread adoption of #bioplastics, especially PLA ➡ enters #LacticAcid! https://t.co/fsX0cYanie

[UKBioChem10 @UKBioChem10]

This week we're focusing on Lactic Acid, used to make PLA - a biodegradable plastic! #PlasticPollution is one of the biggest challenges we're facing, and PLA has a key role to play in helping fix this crisis.

[Ocean Generation @oceangen_]

In the midst of all this Brexit madness, Sir David Attenborough is motivating us this Monday! He declares the exports of our waste as a "matter of shame", which causes us all to rethink our consumption habits. #mondaymotivation #plasticpollution #relearnplastic