studies and reports
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USDA reports impact of bio-based chemicals to US economy
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The US Department of Agriculture’s BioPreferred program released a study on the economic impact analysis of the US bioproducts industry (excluding biofuels or other renewable energy sources). The USDA commissioned the study under the 2014 Federal farm bill. The report was produced by a team led by specialists at Duke and North Carolina State Universities.…
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Report: The business of safer chemistry sees upward growth
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Here is an interesting recent report from the American Sustainable Business Council (ASBC) and the Green Chemistry and Commerce Council (GC3) about “Making the Business & Economic Case for Safer Chemistry.” The report evaluates the potential business and economic value of “safer chemistry” – which can include reducing the use and generation of hazardous substances,…
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New Feedstock Paradigm: Winners and Losers
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The chemical industry had adapted to crude oil prices that had been fairly stable at around $100-110/bbl since early 2011, so the rapid slide in prices in Q4 2014 and into this year has caused much heart searching in the industry. The USA and the Middle East had enjoyed a huge advantage of low ethane…
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India consumers bet on biobased products
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A recent study from the DuPont Green Living Survey: India, conducted by TNS Global, found that majority of Indian consumers are familiar with green products, have confidence that green products are better for the environment, and feel that bio-based ingredients enhance the desirability of a product. The survey was the third such study by DuPont…
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USDA Reports on Bioeconomy
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Europe (in my opinion) has been a leader in trying to set up a comprehensive bioeconomy program but the US might be catching up not only because of the country’s biofuel production but given its expanding bio-based chemicals industry. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has recently released a 30+ page report that explores opportunities in the…
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Renewable Chemical Sustainability Survey
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Hello from China! I am attending the China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Conference (CPCIC) this week in Tianjin and will give a short presentation about bio-based chemicals commercialization as well as moderate a panel of speakers on September 12. Unfortunately, twitter is not working here in China (as well as Facebook and Google) and therefore,…
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Pine Chemicals GHG study now available
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It has been awhile since I last covered the tall oil market that includes crude tall oil (CTO), tall oil rosin (TOR), and tall oil fatty acid (TOFA). In my past experience, it has been difficult to get information on this industry as pulp and paper chemicals companies are not that many and they are…