Beyond Petroleum: The Bio-Economy
The bio-economy takes simple and safe raw materials – the carbohydrates in plants – and converts them into fuels, polymers, fabrics, and other chemicals. Every function now served by petro-chemicals can also be served by bio-chemicals – more simply, safely, and sustainably.
We don’t have to wait for it. It’s here now. Companies like Toyota, Biota, ADM, Wild Oats, Newman’s Own Organics, Novo Nordisk, and Genencor are making and using the products of the bio-economy today. Selected governments at the local, state and national levels are targeting their purchasing to encourage the market development of sustainable technologies.
But to flourish, many more companies and governmental agencies must join them.
Our objective is to commit the buying power of the Fortune 500 and government to build the technology foundation for the Future. Help us today by endorsing the SEED Action Agenda and signing a letter to corporate CEOs encouraging sustainable technologies procurement.
