Foreword
Initiatives such as the BioPreferred
program, managed by the USDA, can help to encourage the increasing growth and
use of biobased products. In two parts, the BioPreferred program has both a
voluntary labelling initiative for biobased products, and mandatory purchasing
requirements for federal agencies and their contractors. Appropriate labelling
is an important part of developing the bioeconomy industry – reliability and clear communication enable both businesses and consumers to
make informed choices. In this case, the USDA Certified Biobased Product label
displays a product's biobased content, and Godavari Biorefineries has recently
earned that label for its product Acetic Acid Glacial. In addition, on 5th July the USDA announced that they would be amending the guidelines for federal procurement
of biobased products. To qualify for preferred procurement, a product must be
within one of 30 product categories and contain at least the minimum biobased
content for that category. Fermentation
processes are increasingly offering new routes to the industrial manufacture of
biobased chemicals. Both bulk and speciality chemicals traditionally derive
from........
Other News this Month Includes:
Policy
- UK sustainable plastics to push to net-zero
- Biobased products guidelines changing in US
- LCAs for policy formulation
Markets
- BP Ventures invests in Calysta Protein
- Bioplastics packaging market report
- DMC raises $10.3m series A financing
Research & Development
- Advances in lignin valorisation
- Vision for Europe's bioeconomy
- Annual report of the BBI JU
- New outlook on the circular economy
Polymers
- 100% cellulosic certification for fibre brand
- Marine biodegradability of bioplastic confirmed
Chemicals
- Godavari earns bio-based product certification
- Plant-based personal care
- Elevance achieves ISCC EU Certification
Consumer Products
- Waitrose launch compostable packaging
- Green PE sports bottle
- Carbon-negative rain poncho
- Huggies plant-based
diaper
Patents
Events
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