Biobased Academy® is a comprehensive training program designed to educate professionals on the operational, health, safety, and environmental benefits of biobased alternatives. The American Lung Association’s Department of Clean Air Initiatives proudly offers this program in partnership with the United Soybean Board.

We currently offer two comprehensive training programs through Biobased Academy. The Biobased Certified Fleet Professional (BCFP) course is designed to educate fleet professionals, mechanics, and other industry representatives on the benefits of biobased fleet alternatives. The Biobased Certified Facilities and Property Professional (BCPP) course is designed to educate facilities and grounds professionals, architects, sustainability professionals, and other industry representatives on the benefits of biobased facilities and grounds alternatives.

1. Benefit human and environmental health through reduced exposure to harsh chemicals and emissions produced through the use and production of petroleum-based products.
2. Assist organizations in achieving health and environmental goals with biobased fleet products.
3. Increase professional knowledge of biobased products and associated benefits.
4.  Contribute to the U.S. economy by increasing the use and sale of biobased products produced from domestic renewable resources, with an emphasis on biobased products made from soy.
5. Educate leading professionals and assist in the implementation of sustainable, cutting-edge best practices and biobased products to create ideal candidates for local, state, national, and international awards and certifications.

Learn more about Biobased Academy and sign up today at BiobasedAcademy.org!

Upon completion of the Biobased Certified Fleet Professional (BCFP)™ course, participants will have a firm understanding of how and why biobased fleet products are safe, renewable, and reliable alternatives to traditional and petroleum-based products that improve operational, health, safety, and environmental performance. Participants will also understand the type and variety of biobased products and fuels available, and how to procure them. Professionals will also have a general understanding of operational, health, and safety best practices and fleet sustainability best practices and certification programs.

Upon completion of the Biobased Certified Facilities and Property Professional (BCPP)™ course, participants will have a firm understanding of how and why biobased facilities and grounds products are safe, renewable, and reliable alternatives to traditional and petroleum-based products that improve operational, health, safety, and environmental performance. Participants will also understand the type and variety of biobased facility and grounds products available, and how to procure them. Professionals will also have a general understanding of the basics of sustainable building best practices and common sustainable building certification programs.

Visit BiobasedAcademy.org and enter discount code USB23 at checkout for complimentary access!

Across the nation, U.S. companies are now offering hundreds of biobased products, ranging from cleaning supplies to carpet backing to energy-efficient roofing materials and spay-foam insulation, made with ingredients grown right here on American farms.

Consumers win with products that curb dependence on petroleum and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Biobased products can also offer health and environmental benefits, such as lower volatile organic compounds (VOCs), reduced exposure to toxic chemicals, lessened risk of skin, eye, and respiratory irritation, and more.