Green Chemicals Blog
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VIDEOS Galore: NatureWorks, Eastman, Cellulac
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I think I mentioned in the past that I love posting videos on the blog (since I don’t have to write as much!). Here are some interesting videos that recently came my way. Grab a popcorn and enjoy! Bill Coggio, Applications & Technology Development Manager – NatureWorks, presented on the performance properties Vercet lactides offer…
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OPINION: The Pros and Cons of Green Alternatives in Chemical Manufacturing
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Guest Post from Boropharm, Inc. The chemical manufacturing industry touches every aspect of modern life. From apples to Zoloft, there is virtually nothing that doesn’t require chemicals to produce. In the 1990s, amidst growing awareness of the hazardous impacts of the chemical industry, the green chemistry revolution was launched by American chemists Paul T. Anastas…
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Bio-on, Kering Eyewear partners on PHA materials
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Italy-based developer (and soon to be producer) of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) plastics recently announced its partnership with Kering Eyewear, part of the Kering Group, a global luxury group that develops an ensemble of luxury houses in fashion, leather goods, jewelry and watches. Some of Kering Eyewear’s portfolio of brands include Gucci, Cartier, Bottega Veneta, Saint Laurent,…
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Corbion acquires TerraVia for $20m
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Corbion, which specializes in lactic acid and derivatives, recently announced the acquisition of substantially all assets of TerraVia Holdings (formerly Solazyme), which will result in an expansion of its product platform to include microalgae-based food and specialty ingredients. Corbion has paid a cash purchase price of around $20m but it expects the total investments to…
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Nike launches Flyleather sneakers
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I’ve mentioned Modern Meadow’s biofabricated leather and the sustainability benefits of this technology in my last post. However, Nike also recently launched its new Flyleather material, which has been incorporated in its Tennis Classic footwear style now available online and as well as in several limited edition footwear styles. Nike’s Flyleather material is made with…
