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
3 September 202130 August 2021 Economic Impact of US Biobased Products Industry Established in 2011 underneath USDA’s BioPreferred Program, the Certified Biobased Product Label is intended to spur economic development, create new jobs and provide new markets for farm commodities
17 August 202116 August 2021 USDA: Biobased products industry responsible for 4.6M US jobs The report demonstrates that the biobased industry is a substantial generator of economic activity and jobs, and that it has a significant positive impact on the environment.
16 July 20219 September 2021 These ‘supertrees’ are engineered to capture more carbon But the introduction of genetically modified trees raises some difficult questions
26 May 202116 June 2021 BioBlend’s EPIC EL Dust Suppressant – With Ester Link Technology Powerful Soy Based Biodegradable Dust Suppressant Featuring ESTER LINK Technology
9 April 202118 June 2021 Green Looks Good On You: Smile Beverage Werks, P.B.C. Earns USDA Certified Biobased Product Label Biobased products are cost-comparative, readily available, and perform as well as or better than their conventional counterparts
16 March 202112 March 2021 International Women’s day. The bioeconomy revolution is led by women This year, as every year, for the International Women’s Day, we dedicate a tribute to all women who are making the bioeconomy happen all around the world
28 January 202125 January 2021 USDA Announces Deregulation of Cotton Developed Using Genetic Engineering APHIS considered all public comments and conducted a thorough review of the potential environmental impacts in its final EA pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act
29 September 20209 September 2021 Trump administration eyes at least $300 million aid to refiners denied biofuel waivers: sources The aid would help compensate refiners that have been caught short by the ruling
15 September 20209 September 2021 EC launches public consultation on potential revision of REDII The REDII is the EU’s main renewable energy policy legislation
10 September 20209 September 2021 New Nitrogen Assembly Carbon catalyst has potential to transform chemical manufacturing he scientists performed experiments with a type of heterogeneous catalyst in which the design and placement of nitrogen on the carbon surface greatly influenced the catalytic activity of the material
27 August 202024 August 2020 Biogenic Emissions: Credit Where It’s Due An improved understanding of biogenic emissions from agricultural crops could change the economics of biobased product manufacturing and biofuel production
7 August 20203 August 2020 Report: EU wood pellet demand expected to increase in 2020 According to the report, the EU currently produces approximately 30 percent of world pellet production, but accounts for 50 percent of global consumption
5 August 20201 August 2020 Dutch agency advises the Netherlands to phase out bioenergy In its new GAIN report, SER recommends that biomass to be used for the highest value applications possible and comply with clear sustainability requirements
27 July 202023 July 2020 Cortec’s BioPad earns USDA certification Company gained the unique USDA Certified Biobased Product label
20 July 20209 July 2020 U of I-Led Center for Agriculture, Food and the Environment (CAFE) Secures $10M USDA Grant to Build Sustainability and Prosperity for Dairy Industry Tge project will create useful bioproducts from dairy manure that can be transported and used in more distant areas for crop production or for value-added products
4 June 202029 May 2020 USDA expands rule on biorefinery loan program New rule allows applications to develop renewable chemical and biobased products without having to produce some amount of advanced biofuel
29 May 202026 May 2020 BD Zones and BDO Zones: Weaponizing Biomass to support a Bio-Fueled Economic Recovery BD and BDO Zones are shovel-ready, actionable initiatives that unlock billions of dollars of institutional investment into communities with a surplus of biomass, and where employment and bioeconomy development can be closely linked