Strengthening the Bioeconomy

Meeting Challenges Head On Through Innovation

There are 5 trillion pieces of plastic floating in our oceans. Our reliance on products derived from fossil fuels is harming our planet. Through biotechnology, we can meet this challenge head-on by making the same reliable materials through biobased manufacturing. This process reduces greenhouse gas emissions and develops products that are often biodegradable to minimize environmental impact.

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Agriculture and Environment biotechnology companies are responding to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) in unique ways—from hand-sanitizers to vaccine adjuvants and green cleaning products, the entire biotech community is rising to the challenge. 

Letters, Comments & Testimony
January 23, 2023
BIO's response to the Office of Science & Technology Policy's Request for Information concerning the National Biotechnology & Biomanufacturing Initiative
March 11, 2021
The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) is pleased to submit a statement for the record to the United States Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry hearing entitled, “Farmers and Foresters: Opportunities to Lead in Tackling Climate Change.” BIO applauds the Committee for…
February 25, 2021
The Biotechnology Innovation Organization is pleased to submit a statement for the record to the United States House of Representatives Committee on Agriculture hearing entitled, "Climate Change and the U.S. Agriculture and Forestry Sectors." BIO applauds the Committee for putting its immediate…