Developing Supportive Bioeconomy Policies
In a March report the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) sets out goals that in 20 years, for the collection and processing of 1.2 billion metric tons of conversion-ready, purpose-grown plants and waste-derived feedstocks and utilisation of over 60 million metric tons of exhaust gas CO2 suitable for conversion to fuels and products—all while minimizing emissions, water use, and habitat conversion, among other sustainability concerns. In 7 years, the goal is to produce 3 billion gallons of sustainable aviation fuel with at least a 50% (stretch 70%) reduction in GHG lifecycle emissions relative to conventional aviation fuels, with production then rising to 35 billion gallons in 2050. OSTP has also set a five-year target to produce over 20 commercially viable bioproducts with 70-plus percent reduction in life-cycle GHG emissions compared to current production practices. (Copyright 2023, Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers)