Events

Annual Plants to Products Forum: Growing Biobased Manufacturing Jobs in Rural Maine October 17, 2013 Forest Bioproducts Research Institute, Old Town, Maine On October 17th, 2013, 75 business leaders and researchers gathered to talk about growing biobased manufacturing jobs in rural Maine as a sustainable economic development strategy that can leverage sustainable use of our natural…

Thursday, October 17, 2013 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM Technology and Research Center, 880 Main St, Old Town, Maine. This year’s Forum, offered in collaboration with E2Tech, will highlight an innovative process and technology at Old Town Fuel and Fiber company, a former paper mill now being used for high-tech manufacture of cellulosic sugars, nature’s…

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…

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…

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…