Solegear Receives USDA BioPreferred(R) Approval for Polysole(R) and Traverse(R) Bioplastics - Seite 2

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About USDA BioPreferred

The USDA BioPreferred program was created by the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (2002 Farm Bill), and expanded by the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (2008 Farm Bill). The purpose is to increase the purchase and use of biobased products. The United States Department of Agriculture manages the program. Products that meet the USDA BioPreferred program requirements carry a distinctive label for easier identification by the consumer. For more information, go to http://www.biopreferred.gov.

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Paul Antoniadis, Chief Executive Officer and Director

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