Category Archives: Chemical Industry

Latest American Chemical Society Podcast: Biodegradable Foam from Milk Protein and Clay

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Laura B.

Read the full story from the American Chemical Society (via Newswise). The latest episode in the American Chemical Society’s (ACS) award-winning podcast series, “Global Challenges/Chemistry Solutions,” focuses on development of a new ultra-light biodegradable foam plastic material made from two … Continue reading →

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Environment: New Online Database: "Public Now Has Access to Chemical Health and Safety Studies"

Posted on January 7, 2011 by Laura B.

Via ResourceShelf. Direct to EPA Chemical Data Access Tool …find health and safety information submitted to EPA under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). This information is intended for individuals interested in learning more about chemicals that are manufactured or … Continue reading →

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EPA to Take Action on Chemicals Used in Dyes, Flame Retardants, and Industrial Detergents

Posted on August 18, 2010 by Laura B.

As part of Administrator Lisa P. Jackson’s commitment to strengthen and reform chemical management, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released action plans today to address the potential health risks of benzidine dyes, hexabromocyclododecane (HBCD) and nonylphenol (NP)/nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPEs). … Continue reading →

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From Biomass to Chemicals in One Step

Posted on April 5, 2010 by Laura B.

Read the full story in Technology Review. An early-stage company spun out of the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, plans to commercialize a catalytic process for converting cellulosic biomass into five of the chemicals found in gasoline. These chemicals are also … Continue reading →

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EPA Increases Transparency on Chemical Risk Information

Posted on January 21, 2010 by Laura B.

As part of Administrator Lisa P. Jackson’s commitment to strengthen and reform chemical management, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced a new policy to increase the public’s access to information on chemicals. Starting today, EPA has announced its … Continue reading →

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EPA Administrator Jackson Unveils New Administration Framework for Chemical Management Reform in the United States

Posted on September 30, 2009 by Laura B.

In a speech today at the Commonwealth Club in San Francisco, U.S. EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson announced core principles that outline the Obama Administration’s goals for legislative reform of this country’s chemical management law, the 1976 Toxic Substances Control Act, … Continue reading →

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New Research Investigates Potato Bioplastic and Corn-Based Glue

Posted on September 18, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full story at GreenerDesign. Separate research initiatives in the U.S. and Canada are turning potato starch into high performance bioplastic packaging and using corn germ to reduce the amount of resin in glue.

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Dutch Company Develops Green Alternative to Common Chemical

Posted on July 28, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full story at GreenBiz. DSM, a Dutch chemical and materials company, plans to release a greener version of a chemical used in polymers, resins, food and pharmaceuticals later this year. The company is working in a version of … Continue reading →

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EPA Will Mandate Tests On Pesticide Chemicals

Posted on April 20, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full story in the Washington Post. The Environmental Protection Agency for the first time will require pesticide manufacturers to test 67 chemicals contained in their products to determine whether they disrupt the endocrine system, which regulates animals’ and … Continue reading →

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Lawsuit Seeks to Force Disclosure of Cleaning Product Ingredients

Posted on February 26, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full post a the NYTs Green Inc. blog. Chemicals in cleaning products remove the streaks from our windows and make our countertops sparkle. But are they safe? A new lawsuit brought by Earthjustice, a non-profit public interest law … Continue reading →

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