US: USDA wants more bio-fabrics in government purchases
By Leah Germain | 5 October 2012
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has asked textile companies to propose new bio-based fabrics for inclusion in a special catalogue of products that receive preferred purchase considerations by all US federal agencies and contractors.
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