From Plants to Products Seizing Maine’s Market Share in the Bio-Based Economy On April 11, 2012, sixty business leaders, researchers, entrepreneurs, economic development professionals, sustainable business advocates, and investors gathered at the Biovation LLC manufacturing facility in Boothbay to learn about market opportunities for Maine businesses in bio-based plastics. Special thanks are due to the…
The Sustainable Bioplastics Council of Maine’s recent seminar “From Plants to Products: Seizing Maine’s Market Share in the Bio-Based Economy” was previewed by the Bangor Daily News. BDN business reporter Matt Wickenheiser wrote: “OK , with all due respect to Mrs. Robinson, here’s one word for the future: Bioplastics. Some folks in Maine believe that…
Are most resource producers, such as agricultural, timber, and chemical companies, stuck in an outdated commodity model that constrains innovation and growth? Three experts in business strategy and leadership think so. Mary Stacey, Marilyn Taylor and David Legge argue for new business model based on a mutual commitment to stewardship of resources and “a partnership-oriented…
Why should businesses invest in developing more environmentally friendly products like sustainable bio-based plastics? Because most consumers – not just in the U.S. but around the world – will choose more sustainable products if they are available at comparable cost. A new article by John Viera (Director of Sustainable Business Strategies at Ford Motor Company)…
From Plants to Products Seizing Maine’s Market Share in the Bio-Based Economy Wednesday, April 11th 8:30 am to Noon (plus networking lunch) Biovation LLC, Boothbay, ME How can Maine companies capitalize on the growing demand for sustainable bio-based products? Join the Sustainable Bioplastics Council of Maine to explore the growing consumer demand for bio-based plastics…
Congratulations to Biovation LLC, a member of the Sustainable Bioplastics Council of Maine, for earning the BioPreferred label from the USDA in its Packaging Materials category. The USDA label assures consumers that a product or package contains a verified amount of renewable biological ingredients. Biovation is among one of the first in Maine to produce…
Did you hear the latest on the ‘Clean’ Green Economy in Maine? It’s pretty exciting! Here’s the gist: the Brookings Institution, a non-partisan research institute, found Maine created more clean jobs than the national rate. (4% compared to the nation’s 3.4%). Exactly how many since 2003? Oh, just 12,000. That’s ENORMOUS and encouraging. In my…
