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About BioPreferred

 The BioPreferredSM program aims to increase the purchase and use of renewable, environmentally friendly biobased products while providing "green" jobs and new markets for farmers, manufacturers, and vendors.

The BioPreferred program offers three major benefits: Climate Change Impact Reduction, Energy/Environmental Security, and Economic Development.

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Toledo Blade Editorial - Ohio is a national leader in soybean bioproducts article

Sec. Vilsack continues internal efforts to promote BioPreferred
USDA Secretary Vilsack sent a second letter to cabinet secretaries, reminding them of the BioPreferred’s goals and how various government entities can serve as examples on "going green". In the letter, Sec. Vilsack thanked those Departments which have taken positive steps to support the program.
To read a sample of Secretary Vilsack’s letter and responses from cabinet secretaries, Click here

Video of Ron Buckhalt (USDA) as he discusses the BioPreferred Program during the 2010 BIO World Congress held in Washington D.C., June 27-30

BioPreferredSM participates in GSA Expo 2010, click here to see the team and view the presentations

March 2010 – BioPreferred e-Newsletter

USDA Gives a Big (Green) Thumbs Up - COMPOSITES 2010

USDA BioPreferred SpotlightsMore USDA BioPreferred Spotlights
Maps of Biobased Companies   Maps of Biobased Companies
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Picture Credits: All-Purpose Liquid Soap courtesy of Tamarinda BioPreferred Product Category of the Month:(September): General Purpose Household Cleaners
 
USDA BioPreferred publicmeetingsMore USDA BioPreferred PublicMeetings
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  • Biobased Product Information and Education
  • BioPreferred Intermediate Materials and Feedstocks
USDA BioPreferred quickLinks
Catalog
This is an online "listing" of products that fall within the BioPreferred designated items/item categories.
Proposed and Final Regulations
Click on the link above to view the proposed voluntary labeling rule (July 31, 2009).
 
 
 
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