Bioproducts from Forest Fibres
Bioeconomy and Forestry – Seizing Opportunity
Forests are a part of the natural global carbon cycle, using and storing carbon to grow and then releasing it when they
die and decompose. Because of this, wood is a renewable, carbon neutral alternative for
- artificial sweeteners
- bio-composite plastics
- electrical energy
- pharmaceutical drugs
- resins/glues
- soil additives
- textiles
- transportation fuels such as diesel and ethanol
The Alberta forest sector is uniquely positioned to benefit from bioeconomy opportunities through
- access to a sustainable feedstock supply
- reducing their use of fossil fuels and achieving energy self-sufficiency
- diversifying products and revenue streams; and
- recycling of waste materials into useful and marketable products
Related Information
- Alberta Biomaterials Development Centre
(ABDC)
The ABDC helps industry create new products from wood, agricultural fibre and other bio-based feedstock. As one of the largest,
most comprehensive biofibre development programs in the world, ABDC provides a single window to access all the biomaterial
expertise Alberta has to offer.
- Alberta Innovates – BioSolutions (AIBio)
AIBio is a publicly funded corporation that invests in research and innovation to grow prosperity in Alberta's agriculture,
food and forestry sectors.
- Alberta Innovates – Technology Futures
(AITF)
AITF is transforming the way research and innovation happens in Alberta. Through collaborative processes, AITF assists researchers
and Alberta businesses in bringing their ideas from bench to market.
Through the wealth of knowledge gained from its heritage organizations, AITF is evolving its expertise to meet the challenges
of tomorrow while creating a simple way for its stakeholders to access the resources they need today - funding, business
development, testing and commercialization support.
- Climate Change and Emissions Management Corporation (CCEMC)
The CCEMC is a not-for-profit, independent organization with a mandate to expand climate change knowledge, develop new 'clean'
technologies and explore practical ways of implementing them.
- Connecting With the Forest Industry:
Acquiring Cellulosic Feedstock Sources in Alberta– June 16, 2010 (2 pages)
- Forest Bio-fibre, Carbon,
Carbon Sequestration Benefits– April, 2010 (3 pages)
-
Forest Industry Competitiveness: Alberta Biomass Opportunities– March, 2010 (6 pages)
Contact
For more information on bioproduct development, contact the Forest Industry Development Branch:
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Posted: Dec 19, 2011