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Industrial Biotechnology: Development and Adoption By the U.S. Chemical and Biofuel Industries

It shows the application of industrial biotechnology can improve the efficiency of the biofuel and renewable chemical industries and gives an understanding of the impact of industrial biotechnology on the U.S. economy up to 2008. 

2007-2008 BIO Milestones

Today, the biotechnology industry is enjoying more success and influence than ever before. Our industry’s innovations continue to improve the lives of people worldwide, and the advancement of these innovations is supported by the work of BIO.

The 2008 Biofuels and Cleantech Leadership Summit
Advanced Biofuels Can Reduce Climate Change Emissions
Biofuels Will Soon Be Made from Non-Food Sources

The key to finding clearner energy sources could be in your own backyard.

Advances in Industrial Biotechnology and Biorefining

What is BIO? What is industrial biotechnology? The third wave in biotechnology.

Biofuels Reduce Reliance on Petroleum

There's actually good news about energy and the environment: The U-S will reduce both pollution and reliance on petroleum by tapping into home-grown fuels from farm, wood and paper waste. 

Fact Sheet - Sustainable Production of Biofuels

Agricultural and industrial biotechnology are key enabling technologies that will allow the U.S. to sustainably reach the new national renewable fuels standard (RFS) established by the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007.

Biofuels' Impact on Food Costs

Talked about for years, biofuels, such as ethanol, are a fast growing component of U-S transportation fuels.

Synthetic Biology: Social and Ethical Challenges
True Causes of Food Price Inflation

A 2007 study by Informa Economics of the factors that affect the consumer price index for food finds that rising oil prices, not ethanol, has had the greatest impact.

Energy in 2020: Assessing the Economic Effects of Commercialization of Cellulosic Ethanol

U.S. Department of Commerce report concludes that developing cellulosic ethanol would produce significant benefits to the US economy.

Industrial Biotechnology: The Chemical Industry’s Next Wave

In a presentation at the Taiwan Chemical Industry Forum, Matthew Carr outlines how industrial biotechnology is the third wave in biotech.

Biotechnology Solutions for Everyday Life

Biotechnology, the combination of biology and technology, includes biologic applications, diagnostic tools and businesses that improve everyday life by providing solutions to some of life's most vexing problems.

Letters, Testimony & Comments

The Renewable Fuels Standard: A Successful Federal Policy that Must Be Defended
October 17 2012
A keynote Address by James C. Greenwood, President & CEO of BIO, to RETECH 2012 in Washington, DC on October 18, 2012. When Admiral...
Biofuels Producers Coordinating Council Asks President Obama to Stay the Course on RFS
August 27 2012
Dear Mr. President, The drought impacting the United States has already caused millions of dollars in economic damages to rural America...
More than Myriad: Gene Patent Discussion Must Not Forget Industrial, Environmental, Food and Agricultural Biotech
June 11 2012
On behalf of the 23 undersigned industrial, environmental, food and agricultural biotechnology companies, we write to express our...
Agriculture Energy Coalition Letter to House and Senate Agriculture Committees
April 6 2012
  Dear Senators Stabenow and Roberts and Representatives Lucas and Peterson: The U.S. is experiencing strong growth in the...
EPA Should Deny Petition to Waive Renewable Fuel Standard Obligations
February 16 2012
The Honorable Lisa P. Jackson Administrator Environmental Protection Agency Ariel Rios Building 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W....
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Press Releases

BIO Welcomes EPA Final Rule on New Advanced and Cellulosic Biofuels
February 26 2013
On Friday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued long-awaited approval for new feedstocks and biofuel...
BIO World Congress to Address Industrial Biotech’s Role in Building a Biobased Economy
February 21 2013
BIO announces plenary session program for 2013 World Congress   The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO...
BIO President & CEO Greenwood Restates Call to Arms for Renewable Fuels
February 6 2013
Contrary to the assertions of the oil refiners, advanced biofuels are now a reality, BIO President & CEO Jim...
Nominations Open for the BIO George Washington Carver Award for Innovation in Industrial Biotech
February 6 2013
The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) announced that it is accepting nominations for the annual George...
BIO Welcomes 2013 Renewable Fuel Standard Rules
January 31 2013
The Renewable Fuel Standard continues to ensure that the U.S. fuel market will be open to advanced and cellulosic...
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