The Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition (MiABC) was honored to attend and present at the Great Lakes Alliance for Sustainable Shipping’s (GLASS) 2nd Annual Meeting in Grand Rapids, Michigan, this week. MiABC’s Sustainability and Outreach Director, Bailey Arnold, delivered “Biobased Diesel 101”, a jam-packed presentation that outlined how biobased diesel fuels are produced, how they differ from one another, their carbon-reduction benefits, engine and maintenance advantages, before closing with real-world examples of marine, rail, on-road, and off-road fleets using biodiesel and renewable diesel successfully across the region.
In addition to presenting, MiABC staff engaged with a diverse cross-section of the Great Lakes transportation community. This included rail operators, marine shipping companies, trucking and off-road fleets, as well as farmers, government officials, non-profit partners, researchers, and industry advocates. These conversations highlighted shared challenges, emerging opportunities, and the growing interest in adopting low-carbon fuels across multiple modes as both near- and long-term solutions.
The GLASS meeting once again demonstrated the strong momentum for advanced biofuels as practical, scalable solutions for decarbonizing heavy-duty transportation and strengthening regional supply chains.
About Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition
The Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition (MiABC) is focused on increasing the adoption of low-carbon, high-quality biobased diesel fuels to support the health, environment, and energy security in Michigan.
Other MiABC stakeholders include transportation providers, fuel suppliers, non-profits, private companies and community-focused groups. By joining the coalition, these organizations signal their commitment to improving Michigan communities through heightened energy security, cleaner air and a healthier environment. Funding for MiABC comes from Michigan farmers through the soybean checkoff program. For more information about biodiesel and MiABC, visit miadvancedbiofuels.com.
About Great Lakes Alliance for Sustainable Shipping
The Great Lakes Alliance for Sustainable Shipping (GLASS) unites industry, agriculture, and environmental leaders to strengthen the future of shipping on the Great Lakes. By advancing economic vitality, agricultural prosperity, infrastructure development, and environmental stewardship, GLASS fosters collaboration and innovation to ensure a resilient and sustainable seaway for generations to come. By working together to surface issues and solve problems, the Great Lakes region can advance in economic vitality, agricultural prosperity, infrastructure development, and environmental stewardship.
About Michigan Soybean Committee
The Michigan Soybean Committee (MSC) manages the investment of checkoff dollars on behalf of the 12,000+ soybean farmers in Michigan to increase their return on investment while enhancing sustainable soybean production. MSC is governed by the rules of a federally mandated checkoff program and led by a 7-member governor-appointed board of directors. Checkoff investments are used to research, educate and develop market opportunities for soybeans.