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Mettlewood from Inventwood is a densified, lignin-free wood that’s lighter and cheaper than steel. It’s cellulose structure gives it 5-10x the stiffness compared to normal wood materials along with natural resistance to fire, moisture, and termites. With 50% less density than steel, Mettlewood has a very high strength-to-weight
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The FUTERRA Hydraulic Fluid (HF) Series from RSC is an environmentally acceptable lubricant (EAL) made from renewable hydrocarbon-based materials. The FUTERRA HF Series is intended for demanding applications where incidental environmental exposure of the lubricant is a cause for concern. It is a drop-in replacement for mineral oil-based lubricants and
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NXT SOLV 100 from NXTLEVVEL, a joint venture between Towell Engineering Group and GFBiochemicals, is a proprietary Ethyl levulinate solvent. The materials are bio-derived from (hemi)cellulosic feedstock and are a sustainable replacement for a number of materials including dibasic esters, glycol ether acetates and d-limonene. NXT SOLV 100 has
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Corbion’s PURASOLV® EL is a biobased solvent derived from ethyl lactate for personal care and cosmetic formulations. Ethyl lactate is an ester of natural L-Lactic acid, which is produced by fermentation from sugar. It is a clear and colorless liquid of low volatility, having a characteristic odor. Ethyl lactate
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erthos terrafyllo™, developed by the Canadian green startup erthos™, is a renewably sourced and compostable resin based on novel biobased materials and designed to replace traditional polyethylene inputs in a number of applications. Designed to be a 1-to-1 replacement for polyethylene, erthos terrafyllo™ offers the potential to significantly reduce water,
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Woamy is a recyclable and biodegradable cellulose-based foam produced without any chemical additives. This strong and lightweight foam can be used to replace plastic materials in several applications, including protective packaging, laminated boards, mattresses and cushioning, shoe soles, and building insulation. Woamy is produced using a mould-free and fast-drying foam
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BioBlend PO is a penetrating oil and general-purpose lubricant formulated from readily biodegradable base stocks and proprietary additives. BioBlend PO is derived from natural ester base oils, with over 95% biobased tested under ASTM 6866 standards. BioBlend PO has excellent wetting ability and a high affinity for metal surfaces, with
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NatureShield® 50 is a natural oil-based emulsion for wood & concrete surface coatings with 91% biobased content per ASTM 6866. Michelman’s NatureShield® line of coating additives are environmentally-friendly alternatives to synthetic surface modifiers designed to improve the durability, weatherability, and aesthetics of wood and stone-based substrates. NatureShield® 50 is
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Elevance Unify® 270 is a high-performing, biobased coalescing agent for waterborne coatings. It is designed to lower the VOC content (up to 50%) while retaining important performance properties for paints and coatings. Elevance Unify® 270 contains 75% biorenewable content from a variety of natural oil feedstocks converted via Elevance’s
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NeoLigno® by Stora Enso is a biobased binder derived from sustainably sourced lignin. This material does not contain any formaldehyde or isocyanate and can be used in particleboard and insulation applications. The lignin used to produce NeoLigno® comes from FSC and PEFC chain of custody certified forests. This material allows
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ELM 80W-90 Multi-Purpose Gear Lubricant from Environmental Lubricants Manufacturing, Inc. is a premium biobased and biodegradable gear lubricant made from USA-grown natural seed oil. This product is designed to offer lubricity and protect gears and ferrous metal components from wear, rust, and corrosion. It is formulated to handle heavy loads
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Teflon EcoElite™ is a non-fluorinated, biobased durable water repellant finish containing 60% renewably sourced materials. Teflon EcoElite™ is based on Chemours’ Zelan R3 technology, which is certified biobased by the USDA and bluesign® approved. It is based on non-food source feedstocks and does not contain any GMOs or alkly phenol
