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 1/2/20 James Ede 1/2/20

Solving Major Pollution Problem with Bioplastics

The World Economic Forum reports there will be 933 million metric tons of plastics generated annually by 2050.

James Ede 12/30/19 James Ede 12/30/19

EPA Issues Final SNUR for Carbon Nanomaterial (Generic) (PMN P-10-366)

The U.S. EPA issued the final SNUR for Carbon Nanomaterial (Generic) (PMN P-10-366) on November 25, 2019.

James Ede 12/12/19 James Ede 12/12/19

Efficient Lignocellulosic Biomass Processing Inspiration from Animals

Gut flora in animals such as Passalid Beetles which rely on woody plants as a food source may provide insight as to how we might process lignocellulosic biomass more efficiently.

James Ede 12/4/19 James Ede 12/4/19

Japanese Consortium Releases Vehicle Made from Cellulose Nanofibers

A consortium founded by Japan’s Ministry of the Environment and consisting of over 22 Japanese universities, research institutes and industry partners debuted the Nano Cellulose Vehicle (NCV) at the Tokyo Motor Show in October 2019.

James Ede 11/29/19 James Ede 11/29/19

EC Committee Publishes Updated Guidance on Safety Assessment of Nanomaterials in Cosmetics

The European Commission’s (EC) Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) has published an updated Guidance on the Safety Assessment of Nanomaterials in Cosmetics.