Biobased Success Stories

U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) sites have long transitioned to numerous biobased content products. However, some biobased products seem to have more obstacles hindering transition than others. This Web page is for DOE sites to cross share information on their success with finding biobased products that meet the CAP—cost, availability, and performance—is being planned. The same opportunity is available to share recycled product success stories.

Biobased Absorbent

Los Alamos National Laboratory
Contact: Angelica Gurule - Tel. 505-667-6711
LANL Absorbent Case Study

Biobased Adhesive/Mastic Remover

Sandia National Laboratory, NM
Contact: Ralph Wrons - Tel. 505-844-0601

Biobased Carpet

Pacific Northwest National Lab
Contact: Greg Kirk - Tel. 509-371-7017

Biobased General Purpose Cleaner

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Contact: Kami Lowrey - Tel. 509-371-7858

National Energy Technology Laboratory
Contact: Erika Ingle - Tel. 304-285-4771

Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory
Contact: Margaret King - mking@pppl.gov
Janitorial Cleaning Products

Biobased Floor Care

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Contact: Kami Lowry - Tel. 509-371-7858

Biobased Hydraulic Fluid

Brookhaven National Laboratory - Garbage Trucks, Mowers, Motor Pool Hydraulic Lift
Contact: Peter Pohlot - Tel. 631-344-5660

Sandia National Laboratories - Garbage Truck
Contact: Ralph Wrons - Tel. 505-844-0601

Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory—Elevators
Contact: Tom McGeachen - Tel. 609-243-2948

Biobased Insulation

Weatherization Assistance Program (Testing FY05)
Contact: Tony Gill - Tel. 207-626-4651
Contact: Sandra Cannon - Tel. 509-529-1535

Biobased Lubricants

Biobased Alternatives to Oil Based Lubricants

Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Contact: Lynn Cox - Tel. 865-574-4222

Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory
Contact: Tom McGeachen - Tel. 609-243-2948

Biobased Parts Washer Detergent/Solvent

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Contact: Kevin Pfeifer - Tel. 509-371-7990

Biobased Roofing Sealant

Weatherization Assistance Program
Contact: Sandra Cannon- Tel. 509-529-1535

Biobased Fuels

Argonne National Laboratory
Contact: Gregg Kulma - Tel. 630-252-9147

Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory
Contact: George Davidson - Tel. 630-840-3309

strong>Idaho National Laboratory
Contact: John Kay - Tel. 208-526- 6110

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Contact: Jose Pineda - Tel. 925-423-7173

National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Contact: Don Selmarten - Tel. 303-384-6609

Nevada Test Site
Contact: Jim Cebe - Tel. 702-295-0957

Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Contact: Pamela Vasquez - Tel. 865-574-4898

Pantex Plant
Contact: Bill Allen - Tel. 806-477-5669

Sandia National Laboratories
Contact: Ralph Wrons - Tel. 505-844-0601

Savannah River Site
Contact: John Harley - Tel. 803-557-6332

Western Area Power Administration
Contact: Ann Nickolas - Tel. 720-962-7173