We're a mission-driven trade association
promoting the sustainable use of renewable biomass
from forests, farm, and sea.
Who We Are
Our diverse membership includes manufacturers, raw material suppliers, landowners, loggers, farmers, consultants, research institutions, private equity and non-governmental organizations.
What We Do
We aim to expand biobased product manufacturing in Maine through applied research, technical assistance, and information sharing that supports new product development, process engineering, and market assessment.
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Membership in Biobased Maine can help you promote and network your business—as well as expand R&D opportunities for advanced biobased products and projects.
Our Roadmap
Maine’s path to climate leadership and a strong rural economy lies through biobased manufacturing — that is, making everyday products and chemicals from renewable resources, like those from our forest, farms, or sea, instead of from oil and gas.
Rapidly rising global demand drives this opportunity. In response to the climate crisis, major corporations are making commitments to replace petroleum-based products with biobased products in an effort to reduce their carbon footprint.
Maine's Potential
Percent Forest Cover
Maine is the most forested state in the United states with 90 percent cover and the highest percent of certified sustainable harvest.
Green Tons
An annual harvest of 12.1 million green tons (as of 2018) produces forest residues and low-grade pulpwood that seeks new markets.
Federal Dollars
We've won more than $500,000 in federal economic development funding, a milestone for Maine.
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