Bio-based raw materials, it’s all about the origin

 
Elisabeth Meints – HOBUM Oleochemicals

Biobased raw materials have been used for ages and were important pioneers in the success of petrochemicals. Even as petrochemical feedstocks became more diverse, biobased feedstocks could not be completely replaced due to their performance. In recent years, there has been renewed interest in biobased feedstocks. The climate crisis and the finite resource of crude oil are accelerating this necessary paradigm shift. With regard to climate change mitigation, it is necessary to ensure that biobased alternatives reduce the carbon footprint.