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
