Obama Memo Promotes Biobased Products

Washington, DC, Feb. 23, 2012 -- President Obama has issued a presidential memorandum directing the federal government to take steps to increase the purchase of biobased products over the next two years.

The purpose is to help create jobs and drive innovation where biobased products are grown and manufactured.

The memorandum will also result in a 50% increase in the number of new products that are designated as biobased.

Some carpet and other flooring products contain Biobased materials.