’BioPrefered’ Products a Priority on U.S. Shopping Lists
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The U.S. federal government will increase its emphasis on purchases of bio-based products as a way to bring jobs to rural areas, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said.
Federal workers will also get training in buying items labeled “BioPreferred,” Vilsack said today on a conference call with reporters. More than 3,000 companies now create about 20,000 bio-based products including cleaning agents, paints, lubricants and personal-care goods from renewable sources, Vilsack said.