Biobased Product News
New Soy-biobased Products Move From the Lab to the Marketplace
From highways and construction equipment to workshops and industrial facilities, a new generation of soy-based products is demonstrating just how far soybean innovation has come. For decades, soybean oil has been used in products ranging from biodiesel and lubricants to paints, coatings, tires, and adhesives. Today, researchers and manufacturers are pushing those applications even further, […]
DEWALT® Biobased Bar and Chain Oil Made with US Soy
Professional landscapers, arborists, utility crews, forestry professionals and homeowners may not realize it, but one of the newest renewable products carrying the trusted DEWALT® name is made in part from American-grown soybeans. DEWALT® Biobased Bar & Chain Oil was developed by DGP (formerly Environmental Lubricants Manufacturing) with support from the Ohio Soybean Council and soybean […]
Soy-Based Products Are Creating Opportunities for Farmers, Consumers, and the Environment
For decades, soybeans have been recognized as one of America’s most versatile crops, serving as a foundation for food, animal feed and renewable fuels. Today, however, a new wave of innovation is redefining what soy can do. From industrial lubricants and firefighting foam to construction materials, plastics and consumer products, soybeans are increasingly replacing petroleum-derived […]
Goodyear Continues to Expand Its Use of Soybean Oil
The United Soybean Board is recognizing The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company for expanding its use of soybean oil across a growing lineup of Goodyear- and Cooper-branded consumer tires. Incorporating soybean oil into tire compounds helps improve tread flexibility in colder temperatures, enhancing traction on snow- and ice-covered roads while also delivering dependable grip in […]
U.S. Soy Inside Innovation in Athletic Fields, Tracks & Infill
Athletic fields and tracks are embracing a new era of American-made high-performance sports surfaces that blend cutting-edge technology with plant-based materials, such as soybean oil grown by U.S. farmers. Oregon Episcopal School in Portland and Fresno State University’s Valley Children’s Stadium in California are examples of schools that have installed AstroTurf® RootZone® GT-B Blend, which in 2024 […]
Soy-Based Firefighting Foam Gaining Ground Nationwide
Innovation with biobased feedstocks continues to advance across industries, and the fire and safety market is no exception. For decades, firefighters have relied on foam retardants that proved effective in suppressing fires—but often came with unintended environmental and health impacts. A new solution is helping change that narrative. Enter SoyFoam™ TF 1122, a fluorine free, […]