| 2007 Green Chemistry Awards |
| Written by Matt James | ||
| Thursday, 28 June 2007 | ||
 Time to give credit where credit is due: the 2007 Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Awards are in, recognizing some very hard working EcoGeeks who are doing their part to make our world a better place. Winners this year have discovered a nanotechnology-based catalyst capable of producing hydrogen peroxide from renewable feedstocks, a formaldehyde-free adhesive for making wood composites, a process for synthesizing an ingredient for polyurethane foam (used in bedding and furniture) without petroleum oil, a green technique for prepping donor tissue for transplant, and a new class of chemical reactions using hydrogen and metal catalysts which minimize waste in industrial applications. "The EPA estimates that over the past 12 years, the winners' work has led to the elimination of over 940 million pounds of hazardous chemicals and solvents, [the use of] over 600 million gallons of water and more than 340 million pounds of carbon dioxide. Kudos to Professors Michael Krische and Kaichang Li, and the innovative chemists at NovaSterilis, Columbia Forest Products, Hercules Inc., Headwaters Technology Innovation, and Cargill Inc. via GreenBiz News See also:
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