Hand and jar

The BioProducts Institute is changing the way our society collaborates with nature for a sustainable and renewable future.

BPI Logo

Bringing together state of the art research and resources in a unique innovative ecosystem, our aim is to unlock the power of nature to make a positive impact on all sectors from transportation to building to healthcare.
 
Collaborate with us today and accelerate positive change. 
equipment

Research Initiatives

Discover the range of BPI research activities
researcher holding solution

Research Team

Meet the BPI team

Unlocking Nature for Sustainable Solutions

Latest News

Listen to Dr. Rojas on Science360 Podcast

January 15, 2021

Dr. Orlando Rojas was featured in an interview by Tim Stephensen on Science360 Podcast. Stephensen said "In this episode, I interview Professor Orlando Rojas of UBC's BioProducts Institute. This is a facility researching the many ways biomass, particularly cellulose from tress, can become not only...

BPI researchers named among world's top scientists

January 13, 2021

More than 100 researchers affiliated with the UBC Faculty of Applied Science are among the 100,000 most-cited scientists across all scientific fields, or among the top two per cent of most-cited scientists in their respective subfields, according to a database created by a team led by professor...

BC scientists develop a biodegradable face mask

January 13, 2021

A team of Canadian scientists at the University of British Columbia has developed a biodegradable face mask using natural cellulosic fibres and nano-materials made from wood-based products. The Can Mask, developed at the BioProducts Institute, matches the performance of disposable polypropylene...