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Person stretching a biodegradable plastic bag.
October 1, 2026

What Are Biodegradable Plastics?

At a glance: Biodegradable plastic breaks down through microorganisms into water, carbon dioxide, and biomass, a different process than petroleum-based plastic that simply fragments over time. Read full summary ▾…

AURI staff in the Bioindustrial Innovation Center.
September 21, 2026

Business Feasibility Study: Is Your Bioindustrial Product Commercially Viable?

At a glance: Biobased products added $489 billion to the U.S. economy in 2021, showing real opportunity for new agricultural products, but a market that size doesn’t guarantee any single…

Scientist working in a pilot plant laboratory.
September 14, 2026

What Is a Pilot Plant? A Guide to Scaling Up Agricultural Innovation

At a glance: A pilot plant tests a process at a scale between small lab experiments and full commercial production, generating the real data a business needs before committing to…

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