“It has once again been a pleasure to see the variety, energy and innovation displayed in our entries… ”<\/p>\n
Now in its second year, the Bio-Based Innovation Awards 2017 – Americas edition our search for the best bio-based product and chemical innovations has announced its shortlist following an extensive judging process from a panel representing a cross-section of the North, Central and South American bio-based industry. The shortlist is representative of our industry being a mix of large and small companies, but all with innovation at their heart.<\/p>\n
The winners will be announced at Bio-Based Live Americas in San Diego on 26th September. So who has made it onto our shortlists?<\/p>\n
Bio-Based Product of the Year<\/p>\n
A product currently available to purchase in North, Central or South America and that is derived from plants and other renewable agricultural, marine, and forestry materials and provides an alternative to conventional petroleum derived products. For the purpose of the awards, bio-based products do not include food, animal feed or fuel. The key is how the product improves on one derived from petroleum, sustainability is not enough, our judges will be looking for developments in price and quality.<\/p>\n
Bio-Based Product of the Year Shortlist (in alphabetical order):<\/p>\n
Green Biologics – GreenFlame\u00ae Natural Charcoal Lighter Fluid
\nGreen Dot Bioplastics – John Deere Eco-Rigs
\nTotally Green Bottles – The Great Plastic Flip<\/p>\n
Bio-Based Chemical Innovation of the Year<\/p>\n
An innovation involving a platform or intermediate chemicals derived from biomass feedstocks, used to produce other chemicals. It can be a breakthrough development, a new method of production, a smarter development or a new technique. The key is the innovation and the ability to display a benefit and progress for the industry long-term.<\/p>\n
Bio-Based Chemical Innovation of the Year Shortlist (in alphabetical order)<\/p>\n
ECOSYNTHETIX INC. – DuraBind\u2122 Engineered Biopolymers \u2013 Sustainable Binders for Wood Composites Applications
\nGenomatica – Biobased butylene glycol
\nGen3Bio – Effective and Efficient Microalgae Enzymolysis<\/p>\n
Chair of the judges, Luke Upton, Editor of Bio-Based World News added; \u201cIt has once again been a pleasure to see the variety, energy and innovation displayed in our bio-based products and bio-based chemicals entries. We make a point of encouraging companies of all sizes to submit their products and chemicals, and we\u2019ve certainly see that this year. The voting was very close, with only a few points separating each entry. I\u2019m looking forward to announcing the winner later this month at Bio-Based Live Americas.\u201d<\/p>\n
The winners will be announced at Bio-Based Live in San Diego on 26th September.<\/p>\n
Judging Panel: Adam Malofsky, PhD (Managing Director & Partner, Elemence, LLC), Cynthia Phillips (Advisor \u2013 Strategic Planning, BioSerie), Michele Jalbert (Founder, Effective Advocates Collaborative – \u200eEffective Advocates Collaborative), Corinne Young (CEO, Re:Chem), Murray Mclaughlin (Advisor, Bio-industrial Innovation Canada) and Luke Upton (Editor & Co-Founder, Bio-Based World News).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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