30 September 202427 September 2024 USDA backs research into making sustainable jet fuel and fish feed from wood University of Maine researchers discovered low-value wood biomass as an aquafeed ingredient or sustainable jet fuel and a sustainable protein component of fish feed for aquaculture-farmed fishU
24 September 202420 September 2024 Groundbreaking ceremony marks the start of Dairy Distillery Alliance’s sustainable biofuel project America’s lowest carbon-intensity dairy ethanol plant breaks ground in southwest Michigan, adding to the needed biofuel supply and helping lower the dairy industry’s carbon footprint
12 September 20248 September 2024 Global vegetable oil production continues to grow World production of vegetable oils is growing, as is demand. Especially palm and soybean oil are likely to be significantly more abundant in 2024/25, more than offsetting the decline in sunflower oil
24 July 202418 July 2024 EPA approval of rapeseed oil increases US import demand for use in biofuel production Final rule states that rapeseed oil meets the requirement of at least 50 per cent greenhouse gas reduction for all fuel options (biokerosene, diesel, fuel oil)
8 July 20244 July 2024 USDA Publishes Request for Information on the Production of Biofuel Feedstocks Using Climate-Smart Practices Growing crops as feedstocks for biofuels contribute to greenhouse gas emissions and using climate-smart practices, such as cover crops or no-till, can reduce on-farm GHG emissions
3 June 202431 May 2024 2024/25 vegetable oil production to hit record levels UFOP Chart of the week (21 2024)
26 April 202424 April 2024 Using CO2 and biomass, FAMU-FSU researchers find path to more environmentally friendly recyclable plastics Using depolymerization, the researchers can convert polymers to pure monomers, which is the key to the high quality of the recycled material
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
24 April 202424 April 2024 Palm oil production up 2 per cent on previous year Although Malaysian production was seasonally strongly curbed, the USDA currently projects an output of 19 million tonnes, which would be up 613,000 tonnes on the previous year
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
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
26 March 202421 March 2024 The US plans a biomass supply chain for Biden’s biomanufacturing push New report identifies the US’ raw material potential as well as bottlenecks to scaling the bioeconomy, including the regulation and infrastructure needed to get biomass flowing into industry
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
USDA: Biobased products contributed $489 billion to the U.S. economy in 2021, up from $464 billion in 2020 As part of USDA’s activities to honor National Biobased Products Day, the Department has released two reports and announced a major investment in Oregon State University’s Global Hemp Innovation Center
USDA Outlines Vision to Strengthen the American Bioeconomy through a More Resilient Biomass Supply Chain The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today released a plan that will boost biomass supply chain resiliency for domestic biobased product manufacturing, while also advancing environmental sustainability and market opportunities for small and mid-sized producers
19 March 202414 March 2024 The Bioeconomy 500 for 2024 Includes Advanced Biofuels USA Executive Director and Board Members The Bioeconomy 500 honors scientists, engineers, policy makers, financiers, project developers, feedstock pioneers, offtakers, advocates and supply-chain and distribution partners
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?
24 January 202416 January 2024 Record year of oilseed production – UFOP: proof of origin creates acceptance World trade in oilseeds will presumably drop 5 million tonnes to 196.8 million tonnes
15 January 20248 January 2024 No More Crying Over Spilled Milk Research chemist at the ARS has spent much of his career researching ways to convert agricultural waste products into bioplastics
3 January 202419 December 2023 Japan’s SAF feedstock program to be driven by carbon offset scheme: USDA The country's primary focus lies in boosting domestic SAF production, including alcohol-to-jet SAF
6 October 20232 October 2023 Could spent coffee grounds provide an alternative to plastic packaging? A new study from a South Dakota State University's scientist has revealed how spent coffee grounds can be made into biodegradable films—material that could one day replace plastics
24 August 202321 August 2023 Discarded aloe peels could be a sustainable, natural insecticide (video) Scientists report several bioactive compounds in extracts from the peels that deter insects from feasting on crops
15 August 202310 August 2023 Making bioplastics that are easier to compost MSU research shows how putting starch into a bio-based polymer can make it more compostable, helping divert plastic waste
2 June 202330 May 2023 U.S. Government Sets Bold Goals For The U.S. Bioeconomy – Including A Target For 30% Of Bio-Based Chemicals Number of specific strategies developed by agencies like the USDA, NIH, NSF, DOE, and DOD and different change solutions can have an impact across a lot of sectors
1 June 20231 June 2023 Driving on sunshine: clean, usable liquid fuels made from solar power Researchers have developed a solar-powered technology that converts carbon dioxide and water into liquid fuels that can be added directly to a car’s engine as drop-in fuel
Fahren mit der Sonne: saubere, nutzbare Flüssigkraftstoffe aus Sonnenenergie Künstliche Blätter können direkt sauberes Ethanol und Propanol produzieren
3 May 20232 May 2023 Stronger paper bags, reused repeatedly then recycled for biofuel could be future As the world searches for ways to reduce the use of plastics such as single-use plastic bags, a novel study by Penn State researchers demonstrates a process to make paper bags stronger — especially when they get wet — to make them a more viable alternative
29 March 202328 March 2023 FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Bold Goals and Priorities to Advance American Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing The Biden-Harris Administration is announcing new bold goals and priorities that will catalyze action inside and outside of government to advance American biotechnology and biomanufacturing
6 March 20233 March 2023 USDA Designates March 8 First National Biobased Products Day National Biobased Products Day is an annual date designed to raise awareness of biobased products—how they're made, what they're made from, their many benefits, and the wide variety of products available for use at home, in the office, on the playground, at construction sites and even in landscaping
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
6 February 20231 February 2023 Turning food waste into biodegradable bioplastics Researchers in the Virginia Tech College of Agriculture and Life Sciences received a $2.4 million USDA grant to create affordable bioplastics and reduce plastic waste remaining both on land and in the sea
30 January 202325 January 2023 LanzaJet Freedom Pines Fuels Receives EPA Fuel Pathway Approval Milestone for Soperton, GA Facility Marks First-Ever EPA Approval for Ethanol as a Feedstock for Production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel
10 January 20235 January 2023 USDA Invests $9.5M to Develop New Bioproducts from Agricultural Commodities The program’s exploration into bioproducts accelerates USDA’s efforts to develop circular bioeconomies, where agricultural resources are harvested, consumed, and regenerated in a sustainable manner
5 January 202327 December 2022 It’s the holiday season for US renewable chemicals While the renewable chemicals industry continues to play second fiddle to biofuels when it comes to US government funding (it’s true!), the Biden Administration’s actions towards boosting the bioeconomy are setting off a flurry of activities on how renewable chemicals companies can dip in to these bioeconomy-related funding initiatives
23 December 202220 December 2022 LanzaJet Marks Major Milestone on its Freedom Pines Fuels Construction Soperton, GA Facility will be First Ethanol Alcohol-to-Jet Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production Facility in the World
14 October 202210 January 2023 Purdue Food Science receives $1.1 million grant to advance commercial soy-based products across US Joint project to build the infrastructure and connectivity for small- and medium-scale processing of soy-based value-added products
28 September 202223 September 2022 USDA Awards $21 Million for Two Hemp Research Projects The projects were selected as part of the first pool of grant recipients under the organizations Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodity Program
5 September 202230 August 2022 RIPE researchers prove bioengineering better photosynthesis increases yields in food crops for the first time ever RIPE researchers prove bioengineering better photosynthesis increases yields in food crops for the first time ever
Speed-the-Leaf: RIPE’s photosynthesis breakthru offers a 20% increase in crop yield Some years ago, the RIPE team went down the rabbit hole of transforming photosynthesis, on the noble theory that if plants are more efficient, we’ll have more food, fiber, fuel, and what have you
1 September 202222 August 2022 Cotton and Wool Outlook: August 2022 Global 2022/23 Stocks Decline as Mill Use Exceeds Production for Third Consecutive Year
13 July 202211 July 2022 Vilsack Announces Bioproduct Pilot Program Funded by Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says the program intends to provide a roadmap for implementing more bioproduct programs and reducing agricultural operations' carbon footprint
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
14 June 20229 June 2022 Capturing carbon with crops, trees and bioenergy MSU researchers find an integrated approach to land management practices can reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere far more than earlier estimates
30 May 202223 May 2022 SK chemicals begins the mass production and supply of eco-friendly biopolyol (PO3G) Adopted as an eco-friendly interior material by Hyundai Motor Company
13 December 20218 December 2021 Support the COMPOST Act The COMPOST Act would create new grant and loan guarantee programs from the US Department of Agriculture for composting infrastructure projects
6 December 20216 December 2021 UFOP Chart of the week (46/2021) Global vegetable oil production set to reach new record highs in 2021/22