NEWS RELEASE – USDA Recognizes Leaders in Advancing the Use of Biobased Products Across the Nation

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NEWS RELEASE

USDA Recognizes Leaders in Advancing the Use of Biobased Products Across the Nation

BioPreferred Program Awards Recognize Outstanding Efforts for Sustainable Procurement by Federal Employees and Contractors

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7, 2024― U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Dr. Basil Gooden today recognized five leaders in the Biden-Harris Administration’s ongoing efforts to advance the use of biobased products across the nation.

“Sustainable, eco-friendly procurement is a critical component of the Biden-Harris Administration’s focus on reducing the federal government’s greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and achieving net-zero emissions by 2050,” said Under Secretary Gooden. “The awards I’m announcing today not only recognize outstanding achievements to advance the use of biobased products, but also provide practical examples for other agencies to follow.”

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