The Vireo Advisors blog brings you the latest news and developments in safe, sustainable and bio-based materials and products including novel foods and sustainable nanomaterials.

James Ede 2/12/18 James Ede 2/12/18

Don’t miss Vireo Advisors June 11 Workshop on Practical Safety Strategies for Bio/Nano Technology Commercialization at TAPPI 2018!

Vireo Advisors will be hosting a half-day workshop on June 11th, 2018 at this year’s TAPPI Nanotechnology Division Conference in Madison, Wisconsin (June 11-14, 2018) on Practical Safety Strategies for Bio/Nano Technology Commercialization.

James Ede 10/10/17 James Ede 10/10/17

Vireo Advisors Celebrates Nano Technology Day 2017

Yesterday was National Nano Technology Day 2017. The Vireo Advisors team celebrated in different ways!

James Ede 9/28/17 James Ede 9/28/17

Flame Retardants Are Not All Created Equal

Here we discuss what exactly flame retardant chemicals are, why they are used in some classes of consumer products, and why blanket bans on such a diverse group of chemicals, such as the recent ban passed in Maine, is a bad idea when trying to protect consumers.

James Ede 8/17/17 James Ede 8/17/17

Open Access through 2017 of Special Edition of NanoImpact features work of Vireo Advisors and American Process Inc.

The special edition of the journal NanoImpact, A decade of Nanotoxicology Research: Impact on Human Health and the Environment 8th International Congress of Nanotoxicology is available with open access through 2017.

James Ede 6/16/17 James Ede 6/16/17

2017 TAPPI Nano Conference Hosts First Ever End User Forum for Cellulose Nanomaterials

The TAPPI Nanotechnology Division hosted its first ever end-user forum at this year’s conference, a significant milestone towards the wide-scale commercial adoption of cellulose nanomaterials (CNMs).