USA – Wilsonart, a global leader in decorative surfaces, has earned the USDA (U.S. Department of Agriculture) Certified Biobased Product Label for its High Pressure Laminate (HPL), which contains 70% biobased content derived from renewable natural resources.

This certification highlights Wilsonart’s commitment to sustainability, reducing carbon footprints, and meeting modern environmental standards and green building certifications. Wilsonart HPL now proudly displays the USDA label, indicating its biobased content verified through the USDA BioPreferred Program. This ensures the product meets rigorous standards, displacing the need for non-renewable petroleum-based chemicals while offering cost-competitive and high-performance alternatives to conventional laminates.

David Matthews, Vice President of Product Management for HPL at Wilsonart, expressed, “Earning the USDA Certified Biobased Product Label demonstrates Wilsonart’s dedication to sustainable innovation. Choosing Wilsonart HPL means choosing high-quality surfaces that contribute to a healthier planet, supported by verified renewable content. We’re committed to providing sustainable solutions that enhance both aesthetic appeal and environmental value.”

Vernell Thompson from the USDA BioPreferred Program commended Wilsonart, noting, “This label not only supports economic growth and job creation but also empowers consumers and federal buyers to make environmentally-friendly choices. Wilsonart joins leaders in advancing the bioeconomy, reducing petroleum dependency while combatting misleading green claims.”

In the latest Economic Impact Report released by USDA, the biobased products industry supported 4.6 million American jobs; contributed USD 470 billion to the U.S. economy and generated 2.79 jobs in other sectors of the economy for every biobased job. Biobased products also have a substantial environmental impact, displacing about 9.4 million barrels of oil a year, with the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by an estimated 12.7 million metric tons of CO2 equivalents per year.