28 Mar 2023 --- US president Joe Biden has announced that his administration is setting a goal to replace 90% of plastics with biomaterials within the next 20 years. The statement was met with mixed reviews, with some calling it a step in the right direction while others speculate about the plan’s feasibility. The US is preparing to release plans to make plastics, chemicals, fuels and other materials with biological processes. It is doing so to solidify its place in the global biomanufacturing race as industries are falling behind Europe and China.
