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3 June 202527 May 2025

USDA Certifies First Black Pigment for Cosmetics as 100% Biobased

Nature Coatings’ award-winning, nontoxic, and sustainably sourced BioBlack Beauty pigments for cosmetics are the first to receive the coveted BioPreferred certification from the USDA

26 February 202520 February 2025

LG Chem Accelerates Commercial Production of 100% Plant-Based Acrylic Acid

The cosmetics industry, which increasingly demands plant-based and naturally derived ingredients without compromising functionality, is expected to be a key market for bio-acrylic acid

23 January 202523 January 2025

BioPreferred Program to Implement New“Streamlining” Rule

New rule simplifies key processes, enabling Program to respond more quickly to consumer demand for biobased products and boost Catalog integrity

16 December 202410 December 2024

Algenesis Corporation Awarded USDA Certified Biobased Product Label

Soleic® TPU and polyol products: 1295A, 1270A, 1260D, and LV-02 - each product features a dedicated label verifying its renewable biobased content

18 November 202412 November 2024

USDA Recognizes Leaders in Advancing the Use of Biobased Products Across the Nation

BioPreferred Program Awards Recognize Outstanding Efforts for Sustainable Procurement by Federal Employees and Contractors

25 April 202422 April 2024

Innovation Meets Sustainability: Intek Plastics Unveils New Bioplastic Composite Extrusion Materials

Focused on reducing environmental impact, Intek’s new materials offer a compelling solution for businesses seeking more sustainable alternatives without compromising aesthetics or functionality

22 April 202417 April 2024

Biobased Buzzwords: Decoding Eco-Friendly Terminology

Another glossary you can use to navigate the world of sustainability, for reducing your carbon footprint or simply to feed some curiosity about green innovations

19 April 202416 April 2024

Validating Biobased Content Claims With Carbon-14 Testing

The development of more sustainable biobased products brings to attention the need for third-party verification of an end-product’s biobased content to validate biobased content and to support marketing claims

17 April 202415 April 2024

USDA Celebrates Second National Biobased Products Day

New Report Shows Biobased Products Contribute $489 Billion to the U.S. Economy, Supporting Jobs in Every State

25 March 202419 March 2024

5 Eco-friendly Swaps You Can Make to Replace Single-Use Plastics

USDA Rural Development bulletin helping find biobased alternatives to reduce the number of single-use plastics we rely on day to day

21 March 202415 March 2024

USDA Releases Latest Economic Impact Report on Bioeconomy

The report’s findings span seven major sectors representing the bioeconomy and each report seeks to address seven important aspects of the bioeconomy’s contributions

National Biobased Products Day reminds us of the importance of biotech

Switching to biobased products can help reduce waste and greenhouse gas emissions. In addition, compostable biobased items help boost soil health and water quality

6 March 20241 March 2024

The Switch to Biobased Products: Are You Answering the Call?

Increased sustainability is a holistic approach that integrates environmental, social, and economic considerations into decision-making processes, but what does that really mean… or require?

28 February 202323 February 2023

From Lab to Market: Bio-Based Products Are Gaining Momentum

Propelled by government investment and shareholder demand, manufacturers are pushing to get bio-based products into the marketplace. These new materials — made from plants, fungi, and microbes — aim to replace those that contain toxins and are difficult to recycle or reuse

23 November 202218 November 2022

Biomaterials take circularity forward

NatureWorks has developed multiple processes to tackle plastics and textiles waste, for example Ingeo PLA, involving used PLA, broken down and repolymerized into PLA for use in other applications

7 October 20224 October 2022

Against greenwashing

Some brands falsely promote their products as plant-based to attract green consumers, but companies are indeed opting for biomass-derived alternatives instead of their petrochemical counterpart to formulate products

3 August 20221 August 2022

Paper-Polymer-Plastic: A new ‘Rock Paper Scissors’ game for the packaging sector

New BioPreferred-survey findings reflect that micro fibrillated cellulose (MFC) and nanotechnology advancements as key to the shift away from polymers towards wood-based packaging solutions in the future

7 July 20224 July 2022

DEWALT’s First-Ever Biodegradable Chainsaw Oil Helps Reduce Environmental Impact and is Proudly Made in the USA

New DEWALT chainsaw oil is designed to help maximize bar and chain life while helping to reduce environmental pollution

6 July 20221 July 2022

The chemicals companies decarbonising with bio-feedstocks

Organic feedstocks are essential in decarbonising the chemicals sector. We identify key trends and opportunities for a biobased transition in this key industry

30 June 202223 June 2022

Bioeconomy: Poised at a historic crossroads

Beside shipping issues and energy disruption, business operations have been prevented by pandemic-related effects, supply chain tightness, higher demand as well as digitalisation, blockchains and AI

13 October 20219 October 2021

Labels, Laundry and Learning Opportunities! All in Your Latest BioBuzz!

Did You Know? Both Products and Packaging Can be USDA Certified Biobased

16 August 202110 August 2021

Origin Materials Earns USDA Certified Biobased Product Label

Proprietary products, chloromethyl furfural (CMF) and hydrothermal carbon (HTC), are now able to display a unique USDA label that highlights their percentage of biobased content

19 July 202114 July 2021

Roquette Earns USDA Certified Biobased Product Label for Biosuccinium

Third-party verification for a product's biobased content is administered through the USDA BioPreferred Program

27 July 202023 July 2020

Cortec’s BioPad earns USDA certification

Company gained the unique USDA Certified Biobased Product label

18 May 202013 May 2020

Jac. Vandenberg to Offer Biodegradable Alternative to Plastic Netting

Company uses woodpulp-fibers, spun into a string-like material, then knitted together into a net tube, as new packaging for fresh fruit products

5 March 20202 March 2020

USDA Rural Development, BioPreferred Program and more

The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to USDA’s Bioproducts to Market Efforts

17 February 202012 February 2020

New USDA Certified Biobased and Biodegradable Temporary Rust Preventive for Outdoor Protection!

Company is offering a broad range of convenient, portable touchup and rust removal items around any plant

3 February 202029 January 2020

21 Reasons Why Powerizer Complete Is A Detergent & Cleaner That Keeps Giving

Plant and Mineral-Based Cleaner Certified Across Dish, Laundry, Carpet and Multi-purpose Cleaners

16 December 201911 December 2019

Lenzing unveils latest Refibra breakthrough technology

First production of Tencel Lyocell fibers using post-consumer cotton waste

20 November 201915 November 2019

Biobased Ingredients for the Cosmetics Sector

The bioeconomy provides the cosmetics sector with a wide variety of sustainable chemical ingredients to improve both performance and environmental impact

14 November 20199 September 2021

Cellulose car, fermentation for fragrances, world’s 1st solar hydrogen electrolysis facility, green tea leather alternative, hydrogen from CO2 and more

The Digest’s Top 10 Innovations for the week of November 7th

25 September 201920 September 2019

Ultrafabrics Launches First Bio-Based Collection of Performance Fabrics

Company incorporated renewable plant-based materials into the multiple layers of the unique product construction

24 July 201922 July 2019

Now Available: 2018 Report – Economic Impact of U.S. Biobased Products Industry

Biobased productscontributed $459 billion to the U.S. economy in 2016, a 17% increase from 2014

12 April 20199 April 2019

BioSafe Systems Offers a Superior Glyphosate Alternative Herbicide with AXXE®

AXXE Broad Spectrum Herbicide^®is perfect for use in schools, playgrounds, hospitals, daycares, HOA’s, commercial and residential landscapes

19 March 201914 March 2019

Biosolvents solving challenges– from dry cleaning and cleaning shorelines to biomass and biofuel production

Biosolvents are looked at as an environmental win-win - as well as a win for better performance and safety with lower toxicity issues

13 March 20197 March 2019

Inolex Establishes Largest Ingredient Portfolio of USDA Certified Biobased Products Available in Personal Care

More than half of the products contain 100% certified biobased content and 90% contain 80–100% certified biobased content

16 November 201814 November 2018

Reinventing Surfactants for Sustainability

Croda announced the official launch and certification of its ECO range of bio-based surfactants

15 November 201812 November 2018

Updates to the USDA BioPreferred Program’s Guidelines

The finalized and proposed changes, as well as their expected impacts on Program participants, are discussed on the BioPreferred website

1 November 201820 November 2019

USDA adds 30 Product Categories to BioPreferred Program

Department is also amending four existing categories – general purpose de-icers, firearm lubricants, laundry products and water-clarifying agents

16 October 201812 October 2018

Cortec® Releases Biobased Alternative to Banned Paint Strippers

Green chemistry paint strippers designed to remove coatings, inks, and resins from metals, concrete, and wood surfaces

28 August 201823 August 2018

Cortec® Releases Biobased EcoLine® ELP for General-Purpose Lubrication

Its excellent performance, biobased nature, and low environmental impact make EcoLine^® ELP a highly desirable option for industrial and household applications

8 August 20185 August 2018

USDA amends its guidelines for designating bio-based products

USDA proposed designating 12 product categories for the preferred procurement program

2 July 201828 June 2018

5 Minutes With… Chris Sayner, vice president of corporate sustainability at Croda

Company keeping focus on moving to non-fossil energy largely through in-house initiatives such as biogas from side streams, landfill gas, wind and solar

22 June 201820 June 2018

SINGTEX® launches BIOTEC™ fabrics made from coffee grounds and castor beans

These bio-based materials replace more than 25% petroleum consumption during production and offer a better wearing experience

20 June 201818 June 2018

Kreussler Inc. Earns USDA Certified Biobased Product Label

Kreussler Inc.'s SOLVONK4 dry cleaning solvent is 88% biobased and now a USDA Certified BioPreferred product

12 June 20188 June 2018

New Downy Nature Blends Helps Extend the Life of Clothes With the Power of Plants

New product provides powerful conditioning using a plant-based formula, helping to keep clothes looking newer, longer

22 May 201817 May 2018

World Bio Markets: make it real, give it life

With over 400 delegates the conference was certainly lively and offered many networking opportunities

14 March 201812 March 2018

Kelheim Fibres Earns USDA Certified Biobased Product Label

Clear labelling helps to create awareness for the benefits of biobased products

Kelheim Fibres mit dem USDA Certified Biobased Product Label ausgezeichnet

Verständliche Kennzeichnung hilft Bewusstsein für biobasierte Produkte und ihre Vorteile zu schaffen

13 February 20189 February 2018

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