Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO)

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Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO)

8 May 202430 April 2024

LanzaTech x lululemon collab births a new sustainable fashion item

Combining two innovative techniques, the fabric was created with captured carbon emissions and an enzyme-based recycling process

8 April 20242 April 2024

What it takes to achieve ‘bold goals’ for the U.S. bioeconomy

A strong bioeconomy can help us mitigate climate change, increase sustainable production, and expand manufacturing of cutting-edge therapies while boosting U.S. technological capabilities and providing new jobs

4 April 202428 March 2024

Why building America’s biomanufacturing sector is critical for America’s security

John F. Crowley from BIO: “The strength of our biotechnology industry is a testament to our nation’s capability to protect and enhance the lives of its citizens and those around the globe.”

21 March 20242 April 2024

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

17 December 20208 January 2021

Pascrell, Fitzpatrick Introduce Green Bill to Boost Renewable Chemicals, Phase-Out Fossil Fuels

Bipartisan legislation will provide tax credits for the production of renewable chemicals

5 May 202029 April 2020

BIO’s Plastics for Tomorrow Infographics

How we have to be vigilant on growing plastic pollution and we must invest in environmentally friendly alternatives like biodegradable or recyclable bioplastics

6 November 20196 November 2019

Position paper: Climate change mitigation with sustainable renewable fuels

Making use of existing sustainable options to reduce greenhouse gases in transport, encouraging the development of new technologies

23 September 201922 September 2019

This Fashion Month, Learn About the Benefits of GMO Cotton

It’s a good time to learn about the benefits of one of the lesser talked about GMOs: cotton

3 July 201928 June 2019

Towards eco-friendly personal care, and other BIO highlights

BIO World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology to raise topics about genetic modification and the future of agriculture

2 July 20191 July 2019

Maine Takes Big Step Towards Reducing Carbon Footprint and Creating Green Jobs

The bill establishes a tax credit for creating renewable products from forest, farm, sea, or solid waste biomass

6 June 20193 June 2019

The Growing Wave of Biotech IPOs in China

Reforms within China affecting the biomedical industry, such as the accelerated review and approval of drugs, and the expansion of the reimbursement scheme

2 May 201928 April 2019

GMOs Have Benefits for the Environment

GMOs, or genetically modified organisms, are one of the most overlooked solutions to combating threats to our planet

17 April 201911 April 2019

How Biotech Can Reduce Emissions Through Soil Microbes

Addressing emissions from agriculture is a challenge

3 April 20191 April 2019

Biotechnology: A Critical Tool in Achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals

Recent advances in biotechnology are helping us prepare for and meet society’s most pressing challenges

20 March 201917 March 2019

#BIO2019 Education Programming Taking Shape

The program will explore a diverse array of subjects from business development to the latest scientific discoveries and cutting-edge topics

12 March 201911 March 2019

Women Who are Changing the Game in Biotech

The theme of this year’s IWD, #BalanceforBetter, is reflected in the exceptional women in biotech who are advancing cutting-edge science, business and innovation

19 February 201917 February 2019

Could This Biotechnology Innovation Help Combat Climate Change?

Through the institute’s Ideal Plant initiative, researchers hope to develop plants that can store more carbon dioxide in their roots

14 January 20199 January 2019

Happy Holidays for many thanks to 2018 Farm Bill

The happy new Farm Bill shows a lot of promise for a wide range of biobased markets in the U.S. and for that, we are happy

10 January 20194 January 2019

Through International Support, U.S. Has Opportunity to Align Own Agencies on Precision Biotech

The non-binding statement presents several principles that each country agrees to follow in order to create an international system that is harmonized on how to regulate products of precision biotechnology, including gene editing

5 December 20183 December 2018

Report: Pro-innovation policies, biotech advances are linked

The fifth edition of the Building the Bioeconomy report shows the correlation between economies with pro-innovation policy frameworks and those achieving strong biotechnology outputs

9 August 20187 August 2018

Innovative Policies Drive the Biobased Economy

BIO will ensure innovative policies allow the science of biotechnology to continue strengthening the biobased economy

Greenwood: America Leads in Biopharmaceutical Innovation. Let’s Keep It That Way.

Other countries are adopting policies designed to attract biotechnology firms to their shores, and as a result, the U.S. is losing some of its competitive advantage

24 July 201819 July 2018

My Pledge at World Congress: BIO Will Lead on Gene Editing

The cost of renewable feedstocks is coming down while investments in production capacity are going up

27 June 201825 June 2018

Renewable chemicals building the biobased economy

Recent BIO report on the status of the biobased economy shows that progress has reached a tipping point for accelerated growth in the 21st century

16 May 20188 May 2018

BIO Showcases 100 Companies in New Renewable Chemical Platforms Report

Brent Erickson, Executive Vice President, BIO; head, Industrial & Environmental Section – Special to The Digest

9 May 20183 May 2018

USDA Biobased Economy Report Indicates Potential for Rural Prosperity with Renewable Chemicals

The report measures substantial economic growth, job creation, and household income for the agricultural sector from biofuel and bioenergy production

21 March 201819 March 2018

NCGA highlights corn-based chemicals R&Ds

Six new technologies towards green chemistry have been awarded at the first “Consider Corn Challenge“

20 March 201818 March 2018

International Women’s Day: Women in Science and Food and Agriculture

In honor of today being International Women’s Day I’d like to profile a few of the influential women working at the intersection of science and food and agriculture

6 March 20181 March 2018

Biotech is key to Achieving International Trilateral Group’s Goals

This week in Geneva three key UN agencies are meeting to address and advance their shared mission of achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals

5 March 201828 February 2018

The Biobased Economy Is Reaching a Tipping Point

Brent Erickson, executive vice-president; Head, Industrial & Environmental Section, Biotechnology Innovation Organization – Special to The Digest

17 January 201812 January 2018

Highlighting History: Japan’s Accelerated Innovations

The country’s history of using fermentation processes in as early as the third century gave scientists their first understanding of biotechnology

7 December 20175 December 2017

Tax Policy Should Support the Biobased Economy

BIO estimates that U.S. production of renewable chemicals and biofuels generates $135.4 billion in economic activity and employs nearly 1.7 million Americans

29 November 201724 November 2017

Congress and Tax Legislation: It is Not Just About Biofuels

Brent Erickson, Head, Industrial & Environmental Section, Biotechnology Innovation Organization, special to The Digest

26 October 201724 October 2017

BIO Applauds Senate Introduction of Renewable Chemicals Tax Credit

New legislation, if enacted, will create a targeted, short-term tax credit for production of qualifying renewable chemicals from biomass or investment in production facilities

29 September 201727 September 2017

Strong Public Policy is the Bedrock of Biotech Economic Growth

Advances in biotechnology innovation and commercialization have had an enormous positive impact on the U.S. economy

7 August 20171 August 2017

#BIOWC17 – A Revolution in Biobased Products

Programming on the new developments in biobased products and packaging was a highlight

4 August 20171 August 2017

Praj-Gevo Joint Development Agreement to Enter Commercialization Phase

The goal of these agreements was for Praj to adapt Gevo’s isobutanol technology to using non-corn based sugars and lignocellulose feedstocks

28 July 201724 July 2017

Industrial Biotechnology: A Unique Potential for Pollution Prevention

The BIO report shows how companies are working to utilize new technology in various ways

25 July 201724 July 2017

Bill aims to establish tax credit for biobased chemicals

Rep. Bill Pascrell, D-N.J., recently introduced legislation that aims to establish a 15-cent-per-pound production tax credit for renewable chemicals made from biomass

5 July 20173 July 2017

BIO Applauds Bipartisan Introduction of Renewable Chemicals Tax Credit

New legislation will help U.S. companies capture their fair share of worldwide growth in renewable chemical production

15 March 201714 March 2017

#BIO2017: A Peek at Pavilions | European Commission

The buzz words in Brussels right now are breakthrough, inclusion, and flexibility, as the European Commission touts big innovations underway throughout Europe

14 March 201713 March 2017

Greenwood to Congress: BIO-Based Economy Is The Future … Will America Lead it?

Biofuels, renewable chemicals, and biobased products diversify demand for crops and crop residues

7 March 20173 March 2017

The Biobased Economy: Measuring Growth and Impacts

BIO's new paper: Congress should create a clear path forward for Farm Bill energy programs with mandatory funding

28 October 201626 October 2016

BIO asks congress to extend critical bioenergy tax credits during lame-duck

BIO urges U.S. Congress to advance a multi-year extension of renewable energy tax credits

19 September 201615 September 2016

Landmark report from BIO charts $770B renewable chemicals and materials market by 2020

By 2020, McKinsey expects biobased products to make up 11 percent of the global chemical market, sales of biobased products would reach annual growth rate of 8 percent over the preceding decade

14 September 201613 September 2016

The Companies of the Biobased Economy: The Multi-Slide Guide

Substantial, ongoing growth in the renewable chemical industry and outlining federal and state policies that support the industry

14 July 201613 July 2016

BIO Applauds House Passage of the Fostering Innovation Act

Fostering Innovation Act to extend the JOBS Act’s SOX 404(b) exemption for an additional five years

13 July 20167 July 2016

National Bioscience Report Shows Industry Creating Jobs and Driving Innovation

The U.S. is experiencing strong gains in bioscience venture capital funding and patents

23 May 201619 May 2016

Consumer groups demand rigid standards for ‘natural’ foods

Sharp split between interest groups

2 May 201627 April 2016

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