Our very own Vernell Thompson represents the BioPreferred Program at Dept. of Agriculture's Bring a Kid to Work Day exhibit. What better day to remind us to ensure the future for our children is a healthy and vibrant one. We can help. Learn more - biopreferred.gov

Did you know that plastic consumption has quadrupled over the past thirty years? See what Earth-friendly switches you can make this #EarthDay !

It’s #EarthDay2024 ! This year, it’s game on. The battle is between Planet vs Plastic. To achieve EARTHDAY.ORG.org goals of a 60% reduction by 2040, we all need to buy more biobased products, including those made of bioplastics. bit.ly/48KUiIG
#CommitToSwitch #BuyBiobased

Our Earth Day 2024 message to you! #earthday2024

DYK? Biobased single-use items have unique advantages. During the growth cycle, plants sequester carbon and decrease greenhouse gases. Plant-based products are more likely to provide environmental benefits compared to plastic single-use items. Look for #Bioplastics

March 8 was National Biobased Products Day. Now what? Our own Derek Jones gives us some insight.

Have you read the latest issue of BioBuzz? As this year’s EARTHDAY.ORG.org event approaches and its theme of Planet vs Plastic, check out this article addressing the whys of reducing single use plastics. Download it here: bit.ly/3P69Dg4
#Biobased #Sustainability

It’s the last day of the Plant Based Products Council (PBPC) 2024 Conference. Stop by to see us. We have #biobased product samples & new data from our latest econ impact report. #bioeconomy

It’s the last day of the Plant Based Products Council (PBPC) 2024 Conference. Stop by to see us. We have #biobased product samples & new data from our latest econ impact report. #bioeconomy

Nominate a well-deserving colleague or team (or yourself!) for our annual Excellence in Procurement awards. Deadline EXTENDED TO MAY 2. Learn more here: bit.ly/3HqPGMw #FederalProcurement #Biobased #Sustainability

We’re here in Omaha, at the Plant Based Products Council (PBPC) 2024 Conference, where our new USDA RD Administrator, Betsy Dirksen Londrigan will speak about BioPreferred Program, rural development & more. This year’s theme: circular solutions! #buybiobased

We’re honored to exhibit at the Plant Based Products Council (PBPC) 2024 Conference, next week from April 8-10, where Betsy Dirksen Londrigan, Administrator of Dept. of Agriculture's Rural Business-Cooperative Service will speak about BioPreferred Program, rural development & more.

Have you heard the rallying cry? It’s a call for all of us––shoppers, businesses, and federal agencies alike––to support increased sustainability. Read why each of us should adopt biobased products: bit.ly/48KGqhA
#BuyBiobased #Sustainability #CommitToSwitch

Our work here is done! We’ve succeeded at banishing all petroleum-based products in favor of biobased options, so we’re headed for a long, relaxing vacay. April Fools! There’s still lots to be done. And we’re here for it. #BuyBiobased #Sustainability #CommitToSwitch

The growth in food delivery services has led to a surge in the use of takeout containers—mostly made of plastic & aluminum, which can’t be recycled or composted. Read about the rise & importance of #biobased food containers. bit.ly/3Tmk4hV #BuyBiobased #EarthDay2024

Only a few weeks left to nominate a well-deserving colleague or team (or yourself!) for our annual Excellence in Procurement awards. Deadline is April 15. Learn how: bit.ly/3HqPGMw #FederalProcurement #Biobased #Sustainability

According to the U.N., we produce 300M tons of plastic each year worldwide, 1/2 of which is for single-use items. That’s nearly the weight of the entire human population! It’s not hard to find #biobased alternatives. What can you #CommitToSwitch ? #BuyBiobased #EarthDay2024

Last week we celebrated National Biobased Products Day. Now we’re gearing up for EARTHDAY.ORG.org’s event on April 22. This year’s theme: Planet vs. Plastics. We vote Planet! And we’re on a mission to phase out single use plastics. #BuyBiobased #CommitToSwitch #EarthDay2024

From our freinds at the National Hemp Assoc. - Inside USDA's BioPreferred Program: Eco-Solutions for a Sustainable Future -youtu.be/yiRV4wjoigk?si…

Check this out - The Awakening: Consumers and Environmental Impact content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDAR…