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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

Bio-based cleaning products: What can I expect from them?

AllThings.Bio answers the most frequently asked questions about bio-based cleaning products


23 January 201820 January 2018

EERE Success Story: Archer Daniels Midland Partners with PNNL to Become a Leading Producer of Biobased Propylene Glycol

Manufacturing plant in Decatur, Illinois, employs 140 people and can produce 100,000 metric tons of PG from renewable sources per year


29 November 201715 February 2018

Green Dot Blog: What growth in bioplastics industry means for investors and the economy

Large plastic companies have become interested in having a more sustainable option to offer companies and consumers


14 July 201711 July 2017

Green Biologics Achieves REACH Certification, Sets Sights on Europe

Compliance with stringent REACH regulations positions company to further expand market share internationally


24 May 201722 May 2017

Got plants? Bio-based shoes, lingerie, auto parts and more

Manufacturers are introducing more bio-based products in response to market demand


14 March 201710 March 2017

A tribute to the 8 women who have distinguished themselves in the bioeconomy in 2016

Here are the stars of the world bioeconomy - with their huge competences and their infinite passion!


21 February 201717 February 2017

Official Verification: All Standard Lenzing Fibers Are Derived 100 Percent from Nature

USDA Biobased certification extended to Lenzing Viscose® and Lenzing Modal®


Offizieller Nachweis: Alle Standardfasern der Lenzing Gruppe stammen zu 100 Prozent aus der Natur

USDA Biobased Auszeichnung nun auch für Lenzing Viscose® und Lenzing Modal®


20 February 201716 February 2017

Jungbunzlauer and Green Biologics Partner on Bio-Based Plasticizers

Renewable Tributyl Citrate and Acetyl Tributyl Citrate is Focus of Collaboration


14 October 201612 October 2016

Eco-friendly and fully bio-based: new challenge for toys

Toy makers globally moving towards ambitions to leave a positive impact on the planet


13 October 201612 October 2016

USDA: Biobased products industry has major impact on economy

Second Economic Impact Analysis of the U.S. Biobased Products Industry analyzes revenue and jobs at the national and state level in 2014


31 August 201629 August 2016

Building the Case for Bioplastics

SPI’s Bioplastics Division released their quarterly Plastics Market Watch report on bioplastics


12 August 201610 August 2016

Solegear and r-pac International to Deliver Plant-Based Packaging for Latest Leading Smartphone Case

A forecasted 600,000 units to be produced for major US-based consumer electronics retailer


2 August 20161 August 2016

BioPreferred Partner Spotlight: Verdezyne

Asking Tom Beardslee, Ph.D., VP of R&D about the biobased innovations at Verdezyne

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