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According to the Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks (1990-2016), the transportation sector is one of the largest contributors to U.S anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions, at 28%. Of the 28%, aircraft transportation contributes 9% of emissions. Luckily, biobased technology companies have found ways to convert post-harvest forest residuals, or left over woody biomass,…

Please join us in welcoming new Biobased Maine member, the Land Conservation Assistance Network (LandCAN). The LandCAN promotes the protection of wetlands, forests, endangered species, and other wild spaces by empowering landowners to make smart decisions about their properties.  Farmers, foresters, ranchers, and landowners who wish to make more responsible and sustainable decisions about the…

December saw 2018 end on a high note, with a visit from two leaders of the Joint Bioenergy Institute. JBEI is a U.S Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Research Center made up of five U.S national laboratories and six U.S academic research institutions. Their annual funding of $25 million is dedicated to research and development…

E2Tech is offering Biobased Maine members a special offer on the Nov. 16 E2Tech Expo 2017 registration fee! The third annual E2Tech Expo will be the premier business event of the year, focusing on innovation and business development. Investors and funders, policymakers, energy and environmental companies, and other innovation “enablers” are on tap to advise attendees on strategies for…