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.
Catch of the Day: Fish with a Side of Plastic Debris and Textile Fibers
Scientists studying fish and shellfish sold for human consumption in Indonesian and American fish markets found the presence of man-made debris.
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.