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  • August 15, 2023

Mega-problem Mikroplastik -
Nicht Mit BIOWEG!
(startup.niedersachsen)


Abschied vom Mikroplastik: Das BioTech-Startup BIOWEG hat die Lösung!

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  • July 6, 2023

Disrupting the food industry: 10 promising German foodtech startups you should keep an eye on

BIOWEG is one of the exceptionally promising German food tech startups driving the change of this ecosystem.
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  • June 26, 2023

BIOWEG Takes Rheology Testing Capabilities to the Next Level with NETZSCH Kinexus Prime pro+ Rheometer

Embarking on a new chapter of excellence in rheology testing.
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  • June 19, 2023

BIOWEG Ranks Among the Top 3 Sustainability Startups at LVMH Innovation Award 2023

A significant milestone for BIOWEG that highlights the immense value and potential of bio-based alternatives to microplastic in cosmetic industry.

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  • May 23, 2023

Bio-based Ingredients Replace Microplastics
(SPRINGWISE)



One startup is working to reduce our dependence on microplastics in agriculture, food, and cosmetics.

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  • February 23, 2023

Forschung gegen die unsichtbare Gefahr
(NOZ)



Das Start-up Bioweg aus Quakenbrück produziert Microbeads als Ersatzstoff für Mikroplastik.

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  • February 10, 2023

Alternative zu Mikroplastik: Bill-Gates-Firma setzt auf Bioweg aus Niedersachsen

Die US-Biotechfirma Ginkgo kooperiert mit Bioweg. Das deutsche Start-up will Mikroplastik aus der Welt schaffen und meldet großes Interesse aus der Industrie.
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  • February 06, 2023

Bioweg and Ginkgo Bioworks Announce Partnership to Develop Cost Effective and Efficacious Bio-Based Materials to Reduce the Use of Microplastic Pollutants

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  • February 06, 2023

Bioweg and Ginkgo Bioworks Announce Partnership to Develop Cost Effective and Efficacious Bio-Based Materials to Reduce the Use of Microplastic Pollutants

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  • February 06, 2023

Press Release:
Bioweg and Ginkgo Bioworks Announce Partnership

The two companies seek to develop green and clean alternatives to synthetic polymers.

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  • February 05, 2023

Bioweg findet Partner im Kampf gegen Mikroplastik

Das niedersächsische Start-up Bioweg kooperiert mit dem amerikanischen Unternehmen Ginkgo Bioworks, hinter dem Microsoft-Gründer Bill Gates steht. Bioweg entwickelt Alternativen zu Mikroplastik – und setzt auf Bakterien.
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  • January 06, 2023

From Pilot Plant to the First Purchase Order: Our Journey to Make a Difference in 2022

As the new year starts, we at BIOWEG can’t help but reflect on the significant successes we have had to develop biobased & biodegradable ingredients.
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  • August 18, 2022

Bioweg develops bio-based hydrocolloid to make more plant-based products

German biotech start-up Bioweg has created a bio-based hydrocolloid from fermented bacterial cellulose for use in plant-based products.
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  • August 17, 2022

"Cellulose capsules are a direct replacement for petroleum-based microbeads"

Prateek Mahalwar of start-up BIOWEG on microspheres made of bacterial cellulose that are biodegradable and can replace microplastics in many products.
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  • August 16, 2022

One ingredient that can do it all? Bio-based hydrocolloid developed to ‘clean’ up plantbased

Bioweg claims its bio-based hydrocolloid made from bacterial cellulose can improve taste, texture, & appearance of plant-based food
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  • January 03, 2022

Innovations from Quakenbrück against microplastic pollution in oceans

Approximately 15 - 51 trillion microplastic particles accumulate in oceans. Yearly an estimated 219,000 tonnes of microplastics enter the sea from Europe.
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  • January 06, 2022

EU Accelerator
Funds Three Bioeconomy
Start-up

EIC Accelerator has distributed €627M to 99 startups and SMEs in its latest and largest funding round to date. 12 German companies - including BIOWEG.
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  • September 22, 2021

Effects of
Microplastics
on the
Environment

The microplastic particles from rinse-off and leave-on cosmetics usually end up in sewage and manage to escape from the wastewater treatment systems.
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  • June 10, 2021

Cellulosic Technologies is now
called
BIOWEG!

Cellulose can be produced via plants, animals or microorganisms such as bacteria and marine species. Each source brings its own unique way...
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  • June 13, 2021

Microplastics in
Cosmetics &
Personal Care
Products

Microplastics are tiny solid pieces of plastic found in rinse-off and leave-on cosmetic & personal care products that act as body exfoliators & cleansers.
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  • April 28, 2021

Microplastics
Have Now
Reached The Human Placenta

We all know that plastic is polluting the world’s oceans & landscapes. Penetrating our bodies through air, food, water & even the cosmetics we use.
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  • December 20, 2020

BIOWEG Closes a
Six-figure Seed Financing Round in Q4 2020

BIOWEG is a science based company that aims to revolutionize the personal care, cosmetics, and food & beverage industry.
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