Chemie Ingenieur Technik, Vol.83, No.8, 1209-1218, 2011
Initiatives and Policy Measures for Bio-Based Products in Germany
Up to now, bio-based products have not been able to exploit their full market potential. Hence, various policy initiatives have provided various recommendations for an increasing support. A huge number of policy measures with relevance to bio-based products in Germany already exists. These measures address primarily R&D activities. Support of commercialization is only covered regarding some barriers. Moreover, comprehensive policy support for market penetration is missing in Germany as well as in other countries.