Resources

U.S. soy might already be in an infrastructure project near you. Check out recycled asphalt, concrete durability enhancers, dust suppressants and more.

Learn more about how fleets are finding performance and sustainability with biobased products made with rapidly renewable U.S. soy.

The United Soybean Board (USB) is committed to increasing the supply of biobased products that benefit our nation’s economy, including creating green jobs; improving the environment and reducing dependence on foreign oil.

Federal agencies are among the leaders in the use of biobased products. Learn about the laws and regulations requiring federal purchasing, USDA’s BioPreferred Program, Executive Orders, and specific agencies using a variety of soy-biobased products.

Many states are using biobased products and encouraging their increased usage by establishing various levels of preference for purchasing biobased products. Cities and counties across the country are also using a variety of biobased products.

Find resource information to help you better understand and evaluate the life cycle costs of using biobased products, assist you in meeting federal purchasing requirements for biobased products, and help you identify opportunities for earning credits toward the U.S. Green Building Council LEED certification using biobased products.

Are you interested in green chemistry? Reducing our environmental footprint? Do you want to learn more about the benefits of biobased products for the environment, energy security and the economy?  Then join the Next Generation for a Sustainable Bioeconomy, a no-cost professional development organization.

As architects search for building materials that minimize negative environmental and health impacts, products containing soy‑biobased materials provide some optimal solutions. Learn more here about continuing education opportunities and other resources for architects.