Bioeconomy
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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…
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VIDEO: Bioplastics and Bioeconomy in Italy
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Here is a cute infographic video from Novamont about bioplastics and bioeconomy in Italy. It shows the Italian case study in the promotion of a new model of economic development focused on the creation of integrated supply chains, the start-up…
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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…
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Collaboration news: MBI, Canada, Europe
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MBI (Michigan Biotechnology Institute) has partnered with Sarnia, Ont.-based Bioindustrial Innovation Canada for a collaboration-driven binational agreement designed to expedite development and commercialization of bio-based chemicals and materials. MBI, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Michigan State University (MSU) Foundation,…