Biobased products
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Biobased products (also "bio-based products," "bioproducts," or "biomaterials") are items produced from biological materials or feedstocks (including by-products of the production of biofuels), often using chemical processes ("green chemistry") or biotechnology.
- The Iowa State University Bioeconomy Institute defines a biobased product to be a "commercial or industrial product (other than food or feed) that is composed, in whole or in significant part, of biological products or renewable domestic agricultural materials (including plant, animal, and marine materials) or forestry materials." (Source: Iowa State University Bioeconomy Institute)
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Examples
Examples of biobased products include:
Bioplastics
- Bioplastics ("biopolymers") are plastic-like materials made from biological materials, such as cellulose, rather than petroleum, which is the "traditional" feedstock for production of plastics.
Resources
- Green Chemistry Institute of the American Chemical Society
Events
- 4-5 June 2012, Nuthetal, Germany: 9th European Workshop Biotechnology of Microalgae. (Themes: algae, biofuels, bioproducts, biorefineries, biotechnology)
- 19-21 November 2012, Pucón, Araucanía, Chile: Third Latin American Congress on Biorefineries. (Themes: agriculture, biomass, biomaterials, forests, microalgae)
- 22-24 March 2011, Stockholm, Sweden: Nordic Wood Biorefinery Conference 2011. (Themes: biobased products, biorefineries, wood)
- 24-26 May 2011, Barcelona, Spain: 4th annual Biorefining for the Pulp and Paper Industry 2011. (Themes: bioproducts, biorefining, wood)
- 26-27 July 2011, Washington, D.C. area, USA: BIOMASS 2011: Replace the Whole Barrel, Supply the Whole Market -- The New Horizons of Bioenergy. Organized by the U.S. Department of Energy's Biomass Program (Themes: advanced biofuels, algae, aviation fuels, bio-based products, biofuels, markets, policies, sustainability, technologies)
- 30-31 March 2010, Alexandria, Virginia (Washington, D.C. area), USA: Biomass 2010. Annual Department of Energy conference. (Themes: biomass, bioproducts, biorefineries, green economy, infrastructure, research, rural development, sustainability)
- 3-7 May 2010, Lyon France: 18th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition. (Themes: algae, biomass, bioproducts, gasification, liquid biofuels, policies, second generation biofuels, solid biofuels, sustainability, thermochemical conversion)
- 5 May 2010, Lyon France: Biomass Industry Forum at the 18th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition. (Themes: biomass, technology, second generation biofuels, gasification, Co-firing)
- 7-9 June 2010, Düsseldorf, Germany: International Conference on Renewable Resources & Biorefineries. (Themes: bio-based economy, bio-products, biorefineries)
- 22-23 September 2010, Brussels, Belgium: Bioplastics & Biopolymers 2010. (Themes: biomaterials, bioplastics, biopolymers)
News
- USDA Announces Project to Encourage Development of Next-Generation Biofuels, 5 May 2011 press release by USDA Farm Service: "Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today the establishment of the first Biomass Crop Assistance Program (BCAP) Project Area to promote the production of dedicated feedstocks for bioenergy. This project will help spur the development of next-generation biofuels and is part of Obama Administration efforts to protect Americans from rising gas prices by breaking the nation’s dependence on foreign oil."
- "Comprising 39 contiguous counties in Missouri and Kansas, the first BCAP Project Area proposes the enrollment of up to 50,000 acres for establishing a dedicated energy crop of native grasses and herbaceous plants (forbs) for energy purposes. Producers in the area will plant mixes of perennial native plants, such as switchgrass, for the manufacture of biomass pellet fuels and other biomass products to be used for power and heat generation. The proposed crops also will provide long term resource conserving vegetative cover. The project is a joint effort between the agriculture producers of Show Me Energy Cooperative of Centerview, Mo., and USDA to spur the expansion of domestically produced biomass feedstocks in rural America for renewable energy."
- "BCAP, created in the 2008 Farm Bill, is a primary component of the strategy to reduce U.S. reliance on foreign oil, improve domestic energy security, reduce pollution, and spur rural economic development and job creation. BCAP provides incentives to interested farmers, ranchers and forest landowners for the establishment and cultivation of biomass for heat, power, bio-based products and biofuels."[1]
- USDA Announces Project to Encourage Development of Next-Generation Biofuels, 5 May 2011 press release by USDA Farm Service: "Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today the establishment of the first Biomass Crop Assistance Program (BCAP) Project Area to promote the production of dedicated feedstocks for bioenergy. This project will help spur the development of next-generation biofuels and is part of Obama Administration efforts to protect Americans from rising gas prices by breaking the nation’s dependence on foreign oil."
- "Comprising 39 contiguous counties in Missouri and Kansas, the first BCAP Project Area proposes the enrollment of up to 50,000 acres for establishing a dedicated energy crop of native grasses and herbaceous plants (forbs) for energy purposes. Producers in the area will plant mixes of perennial native plants, such as switchgrass, for the manufacture of biomass pellet fuels and other biomass products to be used for power and heat generation. The proposed crops also will provide long term resource conserving vegetative cover. The project is a joint effort between the agriculture producers of Show Me Energy Cooperative of Centerview, Mo., and USDA to spur the expansion of domestically produced biomass feedstocks in rural America for renewable energy."
- "BCAP, created in the 2008 Farm Bill, is a primary component of the strategy to reduce U.S. reliance on foreign oil, improve domestic energy security, reduce pollution, and spur rural economic development and job creation. BCAP provides incentives to interested farmers, ranchers and forest landowners for the establishment and cultivation of biomass for heat, power, bio-based products and biofuels."[2]
- U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Energy Announce Funding for Biomass Research and Development Initiative, 15 April 2011 press release by U.S. Department of Energy: "To support President Obama's goal of reducing America's oil imports by one-third by 2025, the U.S. Departments of Agriculture (USDA) and Energy (DOE) today jointly announced up to $30 million over three to four years that will support research and development in advanced biofuels, bioenergy and high-value biobased products. The projects funded through the Biomass Research and Development Initiative (BRDI) will help create a diverse group of economically and environmentally sustainable sources of renewable biomass and increase the availability of alternative renewable fuels and biobased products. Advanced biofuels produced from these projects are expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by a minimum of 50 percent compared to fossil fuels and will play an important role in diversifying America's energy portfolio."
- "Subject to annual appropriations, USDA plans to invest up to $25 million with DOE contributing up to $5 million for this year's Biomass Research and Development Initiative. This funding is expected to support five to ten projects over three to four years. A description of the solicitation, eligibility requirements, and application instructions can be found on the FedConnect website, Fedconnect.net and the Grants.gov website under Reference Number DE-FOA-0000510. Pre-applications are due on May 31, 2011 and must be submitted electronically. It is anticipated that applicants who are encouraged to submit full applications will be notified by August 3, 2011."[3]
- Vilsack Signs MOU to Support Biofuels; USDA Looks to Develop Crop Insurance for Biofuel Crop Producers, 2 March 2011 by EthanolMarket.com: "Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that he will sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to encourage the continued development of bio-based products for energy consumption, animal feed, chemicals and other uses."
- "The second announcement indicated that announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will soon seek proposals to study the feasibility of providing crop insurance to producers of biofuel feedstocks, including corn stover, straw and woody biomass."[4]
- The Fine Print: USDA Announces Final Rules for BioPreferred Labeling, 1 February 2011 by Biotech-Now.org: "The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced its final rules for the BioPreferred biobased product certification and labeling."
- "This system will let companies that produce biobased products and chemical ingredients designate these products as made from renewable resources, with a clear indication of the percentage of renewable plant, animal, marine or forestry materials in the product."
- "To apply, companies must submit testing evidence to USDA detailing a product’s biobased content as well as up-to-date information on any brand names the product uses."
- "Moreover, if a manufacturer makes a claim on the product’s packaging regarding its environmental and human health effects, sustainability benefits and performance, the manufacturer must include documentation that supports those claims."[5]
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