ORONO, Maine, Sept. 24 -- University of Maine issued the following news release:
At a former paper mill in Lincoln, Maine, researchers and businesses are working to turn wood waste into new fuels - and create new economic opportunities in a community shaped by changes in the forest products industry.
The work is part of the Maine Forest Bioproducts Advanced Manufacturing Tech Hub, a statewide consortium led by the University of Maine. The federally supported initiative is helping companies transform low-value wood into advanced building materials, sustainable packaging and alternative aviation fuels.
For Maine, the potential impact reaches well beyond the laboratory. New forest products could create additional markets for landowners, exp...